John Smith
+ Rachel Newton
The Crescent, York
Sunday 4th November, 7.30pm

Tickets are £15 in advance (more on the door) and available from the venue in person, from our friends at Earworm Records or online via See Tickets.

This is a seated show.

Born in Essex and raised in Devon, John Smith has gained a reputation through relentless touring as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and singer-songwriters. With five album releases in 11 years, his reputation now extends far beyond the UK folk scene, as reflected by sideman credits including Joan Baez, David Gray, Lisa Hannigan and Lianne La Havas.

Compared as a singer to John Martyn and Ray Lamontagne, Smith has evolved his own transatlantic blend of fingerstyle and slide techniques, switching between acoustic and electric guitars in various tunings. His uniquely intimate take on love, loss or even a mythic murder ballad, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a loyal following, made up of people willing to take part in the communion of a song.

He returns this Autumn for a 34-date UK / EU tour.

“The future of folk music” – John Renbourn
“He’s a magician” – Ben Howard
“Spellbinding” – Time Out

John Smith
+ Rachel Newton
The Crescent, York
Sunday 4th November, 7.30pm

Tickets are £15 in advance (more on the door) and available from the venue in person, from our friends at Earworm Records or online via See Tickets.