Keith James – The Songs of Nick Drake 'A haunting and immaculately crafted concert'
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After Nick Drake‘s death in 1974, aged only 26, his music almost disappeared into obscurity. Now, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his unique music, Drake has become a national treasure.
Singer/guitarist Keith James first astonished the country with his stunningly beautiful evocation of Drake’s songs two decades ago. He was the first artist to bring these intriguing songs to theatres and arts venues and remains to this day, the foremost artist devoted to performing Nick’s music in its pure live acoustic form.
In that time, Keith has performed over 1,000 concerts in venues across the UK, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy and Spain, including all of Nick’s schools and colleges – even Glastonbury Festival.
Nick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this country’s acoustic singer-songwriters. In his short lifetime, he left a legacy of timeless songs that shed all the tears of life within their fragile yet perfect lines. He recorded three now-cherished albums between 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day.
Advance tickets £20. (Booking fee applies)
On the door on the night £24
Licensed bar. Doors open 6:45pm. Concert starts at 7:30pm.
Singer/songwriter who specialises in the varied and often complicated songbooks of Nick Drake, Cat Stevens and Leonard Cohen. ‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent ‘Keith James’ Concert was truly memorable. My tears started as soon as he introduced the first song, and I came away thinking the human spirit will not be defeated. Currently on tour across the UK. Catch him if you can. He is such a lovely human being and so talented' (The Hay Festival) 'Keith James has become a pillar of trust. A sublimely intimate and engaging voice' (The Sunday Times) '... certainly the UK's most celebrated and evocative interpreter of golden music’ (The Guardian).
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