KATIE SPENCER – Canopy Theatre, Hungate Church, Beccles Saturday 12th April 2025 8.00 p.m.
Having just returned to the UK from hugely successful tours of Canada and Australia, the exceptional singer, songwriter and guitarist Katie Spencer will be making a much anticipated second visit to Beccles on 12th April.
Katie was born and raised in East Yorkshire and her songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing, stem from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70’s folk and songwriter movements.
Katie’s latest album, The Edge of the Land (2022), follows her debut release, Weather Beaten (2019) which was praised for its unique song-craft, spell-binding musicianship and crystal sonic clarity, as she brought together fans of music from all backgrounds and walks of life.
The inclusivity found in her recorded works is most apparent when on stage, with a personal connection and humour that allows the listener time to appreciate the emotion of the music. Her historical gig list is extensive, taking in the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival, whilst performances with Danny Thompson and Alan Thomson have left audiences in awe of her confidence and craftsmanship.
For more info, music & video visit https://www.katiespencer.net/
'Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces little tapestries of song.' Ralph McTell
'Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs and is the backbone to her music.'- Guitarist Magazine
'One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.'- RnR Magazine
“If you like quality folk guitar playing and singing, all interwoven with thoughtful and clever lyrics, you will love this album and, like me, be blown away by Katie Spencer” - FATEA Magazine
Tickets are £12, available from www.ticketsource.co.uk/martello-promotions or from the Telephone Box Office 0333 666 3366 (small booking fees apply to both)
Our 2025 programme is based entirely at the Canopy Theatre in Beccles and continues with a living legend of Americana KIMMIE RHODES, a debut duo tour by 2 award winning singer/songwriters CATHERINE MacLELLAN and LUCY FARRELL, Folk/Americana duo THE BLACK FEATHERS, the great Canadian singer/songwriter JAMES KEELEGHAN, highly rated singer/songwriter IONA LANE with a brand new album, top UK bluegrass band THE COAL PORTERS and more shows still to be announced.
Tickets are also already on sale for BERTIE ANDERSON HAGGART's show on Sat 27th September 2025 and for RAY COOPER's re-arranged show on 8th November 2025.
Tickets for all these shows are currently on sale and the details can be found on the Gigs Page