Adam Holmes’ lyrics resonate like ancient folk songs. His melodies are familiar and uplifting. It’s not unusual to feel tears rise during his live shows which have the feel of a boozy church service. Think James Bond meets Robert Burns. Classy and timeless. The new album, ‘Hope Park’ is the finest of his work to date. Featuring Scotland’s best musicians and a visual release with Scottish writers Ian Rankin, Irvine Welsh and Darren McGarvey. Adam cut his teeth in the world of folk music.
Taking a space at the end of the bar in legendary folk pub Sandy Bells at eight years old to soak up the music. Age 15, The death of a close friend and a cascade into addiction. He found his way out through the focus of rapping until a singer booked didn’t show, Adam stepped up and discovered his voice.
Leaving school and moving out of the family home at age 16 he worked construction. On the very same day he was finally offered a Carpentry apprenticeship aged 19 he received a phone call offering him a place in the semi-finals of the BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2009.
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Support- JP WORSFOLD
J P Worsfold is a writer of emotional contemplative contemporary folk songs that speak of connection, joy and belonging. With a subtle blend of rich vocal harmony, sweeping string arrangements alongside heartfelt piano and guitar, they are songs to evoke life’s deeper meaning, inspire connection within ourselves and the natural space around us.
J P and his Band of Gold recreate two albums of original material, with spellbinding songs and performances that leave audiences feeling genuinely moved by a truly magical event. Throughout his career J P has shared staged with Niall McCabe, Adam Holmes and Ben Ottewell “Music is the space in which I feel closer to the core of what I am than in anything else and my voice is always the vessel that delivers me to that place.”
“Listening to J P leaves me spellbound, captivated with every song. He sings from the heart with honesty and conviction.” Emma Linton, BBC
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