Come and join us for an evening of exceptional original songs and the stories behind them from Sandy McLelland, Navaro and Jenny Colquitt

Artists:

SANDY MCLELLAND

Born in Glasgow, Sandy McLelland has been living and working as a professional composer, arranger and music producer for over thirty years. Having started his career as an aspiring singer songwriter, he soon attracted interest from major record labels, moving to London and recording a number of albums. His recent ‘Cross The Line’ album reached number 1 in the UK iTunes country chart and was Album of The Year on Blues and Roots Radio Worldwide. He says, “The aim of my music is to be simple and direct. Some of the music is inspired by half truths, remembrances, and an imagination which keeps me awake most nights. Much of it is entirely rooted in personal circumstance. I have been fortunate, able to have carved out a living from doing something I truly love, something I would have done anyway. There’s no way out for me even if I wanted it. The music inhabits me in the deepest way. The style and content for my music is down to me. I have received amazing help from some of this country’s finest musicians along the way. When doubt crept in, those I most respected helped me to face it down. If I am right, the music should mean as much to others as it does to me. If I am wrong, then I am wrong.”

NAVARO

Navaro are a UK-based trio who found they shared and instant chemistry upon meeting. Beth, Pete and Steve share song writing and vocal duties but it is perhaps the harmony blend of the three that is the defining Navaro sound. In 2008 they released their debut album, Under Diamond Skies to an enthusiastic reception from the country roots press. The follow-up albums, Heartlands and So Long Wichita were similarly well received. Numerous live outings have seen the band opening for Fairport Convention and Colin Blunstone as well as making festival appearances and enjoying Arts Centre headline spots.

JENNY COLQUITT

Named as one of RnR Magazines ‘Ones to watch for 2022’, emerging artist Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, Indie and Folk Rock and Pop. Winner of the 2021/2022 FATEA ‘Female artist of the Year’ award and the 2020/2021 GSMC Award for best female solo singer/songwriter, Jenny’s music is described as fit for film and storytelling at its finest. A voice that uniquely combines the melodic undertones of artists such as Eva Cassidy and the rawness of Alanis Morissette. She writes with soul, lyrical vulnerability and style to accompany her musicality both through keys and guitar. Jenny is the lead singer/songwriter of Americana Rock band ELY, another emerging act on the British music scene.

Doors Open at 7pm.

Tickets £10 per person

Southern Maltings is the trading name of Ware Arts Centre Limited and is a registered charity (Registered charity no. 276998). All events are run by volunteers and proceeds go towards developing the Southern Maltings into an amazing creative arts centre which will enable us to put on a wider and more frequent range of events and activities for the whole community.