Roving Crows

The Crows started their journey when a guitarist from Kildare and a fiddle player from Cheltenham, via Donegal, met at a festival in 2007. The music flowed and they’ve not stopped since, with 4 albums under their belt and several national and international awards, this, now 4 piece, are an awe-inspiring force on stage – unstoppable and passionate.

This Irish group seamlessly marry humour, provocative lyrics , traditional Irish tunes and rock to entertain and bring the listener on a ride that they won’t want to get off! They make a hell of a noise for 4 people!

The band, now based in Herefordshire & Worcestershire, have wowed crowds at festivals and venues across the UK, Australia, France and the Netherlands! They are a MUST SEE live act; a mix of fiery fiddle playing and conscious lyrics alongside driving drums and bass.

Roving Crows are – Paul O’Neill (guitar and lead vocals); Caitlin Barrett (fiddle & vocals); Laurence Aldridge (drums & vocals) and Jim Smith (bass & vocals).

Their passion and energy on stage is infectious, never failing to deliver a great time with their vibrant live show!  Their music pushes the boundaries of the Irish Folk genre, the jumping jigs and reels will get you dancing whilst their enquiring and provocative lyrics will make you think.

The band released their 4th album ‘AWAKEN’ in 2022 and received extensive radio play across the UK as well as 4* reviews for their work.  The album was fully funded by a National Lottery Project Grant.  They released their 5th album “Wild Atlantic Woman” in 2025.

This show is part of their UNITE album tour, get your tickets now!

Listen to their music here ♫♪♪

“an adventurous and inspired heady cocktail of Celtic and World music with a social conscience and a beating heart” Mike Davies – folking.com, 2022

“the sound is one of passion, a Celtic infusion and influence” Liverpool sound & Vision, 2022.

Support comes from

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Simon Maggs and People Like Us are a Hampshire-based indie-folk band with roots stretching across the UK. The lineup features Wigan’s Simon Maggs (guitar & vocals), Gary Winstanley (guitar), Yorkshireman Jon Watkins (drums & vocals), and Hampshire locals Kev Smith (bass) and Chris Bluemel (violin & keys).

Their sound is a rich blend of carefully crafted, literate, melodic indie-folk, marked by wry, lyrical storytelling rich with themes drawn from everyday life — sometimes tender, sometimes biting, sometimes amusing, always relatable.

Weaving indie-folk with a little jangly guitar and touch of protest, their inspiration comes from the likes of Paul Heaton, Billy Bragg, John Bramwell (I Am Kloot), The Smiths, Martin Stephenson and Frank Turner.

Recent releases like Baby Boomers, After The Grand and One For The Teenagers showcase their upbeat, melodic side, while tracks like Two Legs Better and The Art of Being Alone reveal an introspective, melancholic, and a more reflective edge. Office Conversations provides a sardonic glance into work place life and Last Man Standing dips a toe into rockabilly. ♫♪♪