Naomi Bedford’s emotive hybrid of plaintive British folk and high lonesome Americana has gained plaudits from such diverse artists as Peter Buck, Shirley Collins, Chris Difford, Linda Thompson, Iggy Pop and many others.
In a series of albums with musical partner Paul Simmonds (The Men They Couldn't Hang), Naomi has forged a clear modern identity as both an interpreter and creator of folk song. Her last album Singing It All Back Home was a Guardian Folk Album of the Month and she is a previous BBC Folk Award nominee in Best Original Song category.
Her latest project, The album 'Strange News has come to Town' with The Ramshackle Band, brings all her influences into a larger ensemble setting; a mix of Transatlantic Session and Country Fair revue. In the Ramshackle style, a rolling cast of musicians come together to create a vibrant celebration of both Bedford’s voice and the folk and country styles that she inhabits so authentically.
"Amazing, Naomi pulls no punches" - Iggy Pop
"Naomi is the best singer of Appalachian ballads that I know" - Shirley Collins Folk Album
Plus, plenty of time for floorspots. The best-known floor singers’ night in London – trad songs & tunes, ballads, shanties, rousing choruses, and more, with the best folk harmonies in the Capital.
Perform up front, or join the chorus from the audience and help us blow the roof off.
New singers get a big welcome – just put your name on the list at the door.
Doors at 7:30pm, singing starts at 7:45pm.
No need to book - pay on the door.
Performers £7, Audience £8.
Promoted by Sharp's Folk Club
