Carus Thompson

Australian Acoustic Troubadour, toured the UK three times with good mate Seth Lakeman as well as John Butler Trio, Xavier Rudd & The Waifs. An engaging, emotive and energetic perfomer.

Originally making his name as part of explosion of the Australian Roots movement alongside good friends The John Butler Trio, The Waifs, Xavier Rudd and Pete Murray, troubadour Carus Thompson has shown he's much more than "just another root's act". His evolution from a "good time - reggae folk-rocker" into a first class songwriter who's songs and stories connect has not gone unnoticed by the UK scene. As well as his Colonial mates he's toured with Jack Johnson, Dave Mathews and Damien Rice, however in the UK it was his three tours opening for contemporary folk star Seth Lakeman that really put him on the map, earning him some BBC2 play through folk-roots affionnado Bob Harris.

His energetic, passionate and genuine pub-rock approach to performance, sets him apart from the majority of singer-songwriters. He has the rare skill of being able to engage an audience emotionally as well as entertain; always ensuring the crowd get out of their seats.

It’s been almost two years since was last in the UK and he returns for this one off show as part of his only European tour for 2015.