For Sunday Folk at 3pm on Sunday 30 March, we are delighted to welcome outstanding vocalist Carrie Martin and the always immensely-enjoyable Stroud duo, The Peekies.
Carrie Martin, carriemartin.co.uk first picked up a guitar at the age of four, making her first public performance at the tender age of nine playing at a school concert. In her teens she made a name for herself with songs played on local radio and performing live. Later she changed tack, dropping the guitar in favour of a ‘rock chick’ makeover and fronting bands as a singer. After marrying she had twin boys and abandoned the guitar to the loft, where it gathered dust for two decades.

2011 saw her real turning point when she attended a Gordon Giltrap concert only to be invited to step in as support act when the opening act backed out. Encouraged enormously by Gordon, she played and sang a short set of cover versions, and even accompanied him at one point. From this, and with Gordon’s support, she began to rebuild her musical career..
She quite soon put out her first release, a seven-track EP entitled Luna, which gathered some favourable attention.Three years later came her first full album entitled What If. Seductive Sky was her next release in 2018, with a full band treatment on several of its tracks. Entity followed in 2020. Carrie’s son Ben, having only just finished his degree, stepped up to finish recording the last bits of the album after the pandemic took hold.
Evergreen followed three years later and managed to be Carrie’s most eclectic and varied collection yet, featuring tracks ranging from the delicate folk of ‘Lost In The Right Time’, through the soul-blues of ‘Deep Blue Heaven’ and the poppier ‘Girl With A Feather’, all the way to the prog-rock influences displayed on the ambitious eight-minute ‘Keep In The Light’
“It’s pretty obvious from the moment you hear Carrie Martin sing that she is an outstanding vocalist with passion in each breath. Don’t be too sidetracked by that voice and stage persona and well crafted songs, because you might just miss the fact that she is a fine guitar player as well!” – Gordon Giltrap
The Peekies, Chris Fry and Christina Snell, are an acoustic duo from Stroud: two guitars and two voices.
They play a mix of their own music and uniquely-arranged covers. Their repertoire includes folk, country, Americana and even the odd pop tune. Best known for their sweet harmonies and polished performances, expect everything from heart-wrenching ballads to toe-tapping, upbeat numbers.
They have released two albums of their own songs, Smokin’ Fish in 2020 and Brief Melodic Cheer” in 2024, which are available to download or stream for free on all the usual platforms. More information about The Peekies and their music can be found at thepeekies.co.uk.
Sunday Folk at The Goods Shed is an affordable and family-friendly way to spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon enjoying excellent folk musicianship. Seating will be informal tables and chairs, there will be a licensed bar, and the Whistle Stop Cafe will be serving hot and cold drinks as well as cakes and savouries to enjoy with the music.
Advance tickets cost 10 per adult or £2 for under-16s (plus booking fees). On the door they will be £12 and £3.
Doors open 2:30pm. Concert starts at 3pm.