Live at The Old Stables....
November 16th 2017 - Findlay Napier and Edd Donovan
Findlay Napier is one of the most highly-regarded performers and creative forces on the Scottish music scene – thoroughly active and truly energised with a heart-warming zing. He charmed the Old Stables crowd last summer and has been a popular request for a return appearance. He's funny, charming and has such incredibly beautiful songs. If you missed Findlay last time, then this is your chance to make amends and hear what everyone has been raving about.
"He's good and he's really funny too! He's got that classic brilliant banter with the audience as well. Lovely to hear the storytelling in the songs as well as inbetween. A wonderful cacophony of bizarre and brilliant tales of real people." Edith Bowman- BBC Quay Sessions
“#2 Twelve Best Folk Music Albums of 2015: An inventive and engaging album... Findlay Napier (the sweet voice behind the beard)... an original engaging treat." Martin Chilton, The Telegraph ★★★★★
"Songs full of earthy humour, hopeless love and biting satire… more 'Michael Marra meets Elvis Costello' than contemporary tradition." Folk Radio UK ★★★★★
“One of the most intriguing and enjoyable albums… a collection of cracking songs that all add up to a cracking album… his voice has a mesmerising addictive quality to it… fabulous arrangements and very classy production… It's brave creative and a smashing listen" - Maverick Magazine ★★★★
Support for Findlay will be provided by Edd Donovan. Edd is a highly distinctive singer and songwriter with a rare, original talent. His sound is heartfelt – comforting, yet challenging – wise. Originally from Merseyside, he has made his home in Cheltenham. Edd has opened for various contemporary folk songwriters and americana artists including Scott Matthews, Reg Meuross, Boo Hewerdine, Eliza Carthy, Devon Sproule, John Smith, John Southworth, Micah P. Hinson. He has played festival stages, as a solo artist and through to a full band show, including Bristol Folk Festival, Wychwood Festival, Gate to Southwell Festival, Green Gathering, Blissfields, Altitude VF.