After Nick Drake‘s death in 1974, aged only 26, his music almost disappeared into obscurity. Now, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his unique music, Drake has become a national treasure.
Singer/guitarist Keith James first astonished the country with his stunningly beautiful evocation of Drake’s songs two decades ago. He was the first artist to bring these intriguing songs to theatres and arts venues and remains to this day, the foremost artist devoted to performing Nick’s music in its pure live acoustic form.
In that time, Keith has performed over 1,000 concerts in venues across the UK, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy and Spain, including all of Nick’s schools and colleges – even Glastonbury Festival.
Nick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this country’s acoustic singer-songwriters. In his short lifetime, he left a legacy of timeless songs that shed all the tears of life within their fragile yet perfect lines. He recorded three now-cherished albums between 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day.
Keith has performed his concert of Drake’s music at more than a thousand venues across the UK, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy and Spain, including all of Nick’s schools and colleges – even Glastonbury Festival.
‘Musicians brave enough to play the music they really believe in: Keith James is one of these’ Bob Harris OBE
‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent
‘A fresh and powerful approach to these wonderful songs’ Patrick Humphries – Nick Drake biographer
Licensed bar. Doors open 6:45pm. Concert starts at 7:30pm.
PLEASE NOTE: On the door on the night tickets will cost £24.