Joshua Burnell & Band

Joshua Burnell makes retro chamber pop for the modern world. Fresh off a UK tour, he is presenting a second tour and album this year: Condor Keep & Other Stories.

Born in France but raised on the move, including years in Linlithgow, Kendal and Yorkshire, the eclecticism of Joshua’s influences mirrors this movement. There are shades of 70s rock, singer-songwriter folk and classical elements drawn together with a bookish edge. His music has been compared to The Decemberists and Al Stewart, and The Observer wrote: “much of it would fit comfortably in a Peter Gabriel-era Genesis set.” His show presents an anthology of otherworldly tales.

Sensitive to the social challenges we face today, Joshua creates universes to offer a temporary escape and to reflect injustices through his characters and stories, as a way to bring people together.

The Escape From Condor Keep Tour spans the UK and Europe, backed by a 5-piece band. The tour stops at Backstage at The Green on 22 October 2026 at 7:00 pm.