Sarah Gillespie

Singer/guitarist Sarah Gillespie has established a reputation on the circuit as a unique and creative musical force. Her style has been described by Rock’n’Reel as “a bracingly eclectic mix of Beat poetry with jazz, folk and Middle Eastern elements”, and her performances are as musically appealing as they are intriguing. Her terrific lyrics reflect her passion for politics (she writes occasional political papers and fundraises for numerous causes) and the music is witty, poignant, quirky and swinging. Hailed as one of the major singer-songwriters on the British scene, Sarah’s two albums Stalking Juliet (2009) and In the Current Climate (2011) both received 4 & 5 star reviews in the Independent, the Guardian, Mojo and the Times. She has toured extensively in the UK and Europe performing at festivals, theatres, arts centres and headlining at major venues as well as performing live on both BBC Radio 4's 'Woman's Hour' and 'Start the Week'. Tonight Sarah will be performing material from her latest record, “Glory Days” that has been received with considerable critical acclaim (“her best mix yet of hooky tunes and smart lyrics”, MOJO magazine). The band that Sarah is bringing with her tonight features Frank Harrison on piano (Wed 11th), Ben Bastin on bass and Enzo Zirilli on drums.

“…an incandescent new presence who matches her imposing delivery with superior lyrics” Guardian
“Haunting tunes and striking lyrics … yearningly pretty and bitter sweet.” The Independent