John Smith
- Zondag, november 8
- 19:00-22:00
- The Live Room Caroline Street, Shipley BD18 3JZ, Verenigd Koninkrijk
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On November 8, 2026, John Smith lays down his guitars at The Live Room in Shipley for a concert that sums up twenty years of British folk, bridging acoustic roots and songwriter’s craft. Noted early for his fingerpicking, open chords, and a nearly percussive pulse that keeps the song standing, he built his path through touring and songs tailored for the stage.
On the occasion of this anniversary, he also foregrounds Gatherings, a project that revisits and reimagines tracks from his early days, with new versions matured after more than 2,000 concerts. The idea: to view these compositions differently, let the pieces evolve, unfold, and find their form “when they are ready to be sung,” as he explains.
On record, Gatherings features guest voices (Lisa Hannigan, The Staves, Siobhan Miller, Dan Mangan) and a guest guitar part by Adam Levy, all produced by Smith and mixed by Ryan Freeland. On stage, the essentials are clear: a deep voice, a sense of rhythm, and a simple, direct way of storytelling.
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The Live Room
Caroline Street, Shipley BD18 3JZ, Verenigd Koninkrijk