JON WILKS

with support from Duncan McTaggart and Nick Edward Harris

Jon Wilks is a prominent fingerpicking guitarist and singer who performs traditional English folk songs and broadside ballads.

He  has a keen eye and ear for storytelling. During his live shows, he  mixes entertaining folk song performances with fascinating tidbits about  the original singers and collectors that he has unearthed during his  extensive research on traditional folk music in the UK.

"Jon Wilks is the real deal" - Martin Simpson

‘Sublime Song writing….Wilks is a rather special performer with an authentic and abiding love of traditional song. His enthusiasm for its history, and sheer joy at new discoveries, is palpably irresistible….Above all, it is a bloody good listen.’ - Folk Radio

‘The sort of performer folk circles mean when they talk of the living tradition. Jon’s passion informs his live shows, the songs liberally sprinkled with anecdotes, humour and history, his singing and personality hugely engaging.’Folking.com

‘Beautiful, delicate with love and loss.’ The Guardian

‘Up The Cut is a beautiful album. Affecting, simple guitar, exquisitely accompanied by Wilks’ authentic, honest voice. A raw, but entirely seductive, performance. One for all lovers of traditional songs delivered with minimal frills.’ Folk Radio UK

You can find out more about Jon from his website:

jonwilks.online

Writer and folk musician Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter

and watch him on his YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/@JonWilks

Here are some videos to whet your appetite!

https://youtu.be/zTuMN5gIRLc?si=oGUziqm-tByctQcD

Duncan McTaggart is a composer, singer-songwriter and interpreter of traditional folk songs. He can often be found at the Folk of the Round Table sessions in Peckham. 

Some of you will remember him from his lovely singing at our Goose Singarounds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6S2s42yF1s

Nick Edward Harris is a fine singer-songwriter based in South London. His music has been met with acclaim and support from Clash Music, Q Magazine (Calm Your Demons  - Track of the Day) and BBC6 Music, amongst others.

"Nick Edward Harris commands a timeless voice and enviable storytelling songwriting" - Raw Meat.

"Beautifully etched music, as endearingly pastoral as it is emotionally gripping" - Clash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHZLtBAZNNs

At The Ivy House, London’s first community-owned pub - Find Us

Tickets  are £14 advance, £16 on the door (cash or BACS only)

Door 7pm, Live music starts 8pm.

This concert will be half seated, half standing, so come early if you want to be sure of a seat!

Please be aware that whilst our events are  held in The Ivy House's beautiful Grade 2  listed ballroom, this is a pub, so there may be some background noise from adjoining bars.

We and the pub management have done  our best to minimise this, however as The Ivy House is listed, there are restrictions as to what is permitted to be done. We hope you understand.