Category Archives: Folk music

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Daisy Chapman + Cat Elliot

An evening of uplifting, moving songwriting from two exceptional women, taking you on a journey from the poignant to the comic via a variety of musical styles, powerful lyrics and soaring vocals. BOOK HERE – very limited Earlybird tickets are … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Mary Jane + Hedgehogs

We are delighted to welcome Southampton band Mary Jane back to The Art House for the first time since the ‘before times’. Saturday 13 May, doors 7.30pm / starts 8pm High-energy prog/folk/rock band, Mary Jane have been going for almost … Continue reading

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GIG UPDATE – Pip Summers & Kristianne Drake to support Greg Rekus & Chloe Hawes

Local acts Pip Summers and Kristianne Drake will be joining touring musicians Greg Rekus and Chloe Hawes (Manchester) on Thursday 30 March at The Art House. Greg Rekus – Riot Folk Punker – is on his ‘Death and Taxes’ tour, … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: An evening with Franck Carducci & Mary Reynaud

An intimate evening with French superstars, Franck Carducci & Mary Reynaud who will be playing naked versions of their classic songs using only a piano and an acoustic guitar.A few surprising covers will be added to the repertoire. Tickets here … Continue reading

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What’s on – March 2023

You have a packed month of events to choose from this March! Come and enjoy local music, touring performers, poetry, storytelling and cabaret. It’s also time for Southampton Seed Swap Thursday 2 MarchDrag n Drop, written & performed by Ri … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Attila the Stockbroker / Blyth Power / Barnstormer 1649

BOOK NOW Blyth Power are a British rock band formed in 1983 by singer and drummer Joseph Porter, formerly of anarcho-punk bands Zounds and The Mob. The band’s music has strong influences from punk rock and folk music and Porter’s lyrics often centre on themes from mythology and history which unravel the intricacies … Continue reading

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Gig Announcement: Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman (BBC 2 Radio 2 Folk Award)

Twice winners of BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman grace our stage at The Art House. Enjoy this stunning duo in the intimate, close-up setting of our #Bunker178 performance space, with top quality … Continue reading

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