Sarah Gillespie

A unique and creative musical force, Sarah’s style has been described by Rock’n’Reel as “a bracingly eclectic mix of Beat poetry with jazz, folk and Middle Eastern elements”. 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 and the Times, and her latest, “Glory Days” was described as “her best mix yet of hooky tunes & smart lyrics” (MOJO Magazine). She has toured extensively in the UK and Europe performing at festivals, theatres, arts centres and headlining at major venues, and has also appeared live on both BBC Radio 4’s ‘Woman’s Hour’ and ‘Start the Week’ as well as BBC London 94.9’s ‘Simon Lederman’ show. Tonight she will be joined by Frank Harrison on piano, Ben Bastin on bass and James Maddren on drums. Sarah is truly one-of-a-kind and absolutely not to be missed.

“…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