The Railway Inn presents

Will Whisson

Will Whisson is a British singer-songwriter and musician renowned for his emotive storytelling and genre-blending sound that traverses folk, rock, and indie-pop.
Date
Room
Platform 1
Doors
Age limit
18+
Tickets (adv)
£12.00
Tickets (door)
£15.00

Tickets

Will Whisson ADVANCE

£12.00

A booking fee of 11% will be added to each ticket order. This fee goes straight to maintaining the venue.

Will Whisson is a British singer-songwriter and musician renowned for his emotive storytelling and genre-blending sound that traverses folk, rock, and indie-pop. Emerging as a solo artist in 2016, he quit his job and moved out of London to live out of a camper van, busking across Europe. This nomadic lifestyle led to extensive touring, including over 200 gigs across 10 countries, and the release of two EPs and a debut album, Out of the Woods (2019), recorded in Ireland with producer Martin Quinn.

In 2022, Whisson released his sophomore album, Different Sides, produced by Pete Miles. The album features orchestral arrangements and introspective lyrics, with tracks like “These Days Are Dead” receiving critical acclaim and support from platforms such as Record of the Day and folk-punk troubadour Frank Turner.

Recently, Whisson has formed a new trio and is working on his third album in a self-built studio in South London. Known for his DIY ethos and grassroots approach, Whisson continues to cultivate a dedicated following through Patreon, live performances, online engagement, and community support.

2026 brings regular new music supported by nationwide touring once again. ♫♪♪

Support on the night comes from

Twelve Caesars

Twelve Caesars came into being when Andrew met Steve, the in-house producer at Parklands Studio where Andrew went to record an EP with his group, ‘Candy Stash’ about 8 years ago. But put all that on hold for a brief interlude…..previous to hooking up with Andrew, Steve completed numerous tours of America playing Hammond organ, bass, Blues harp and production with Hobe and Denzil which, in Steve’s words, led to ‘critical acclaim and bugger all else’. After a stint in the studio concept duo, ‘The Julie Band, Steve returned to the UK and continued to write music that ended up in ‘The Shrink Is In’, ‘Cruel Intentions 2’, ‘College Road Trip’ and ‘The In Crowd. After the initial hook up with Steve, Andrew left the music industry and became a very successful stand-up comedian touring the U.K and being part of the Edinburgh Fringe until the lure of the studio beckoned once more where Steve and Andrew recorded and released their ‘While Stars Collide’ album in 2021…and the rest, as they say, is history. ♫♪♪

Simon Maggs & People Like Us

Hampshire based, with roots from around the UK, Simon Maggs and People Like Us craft melodic, literate folk-tinged indie marked by thoughtful, wry, relatable  storytelling.  

Drawing lyrical inspiration from everyday life, songs weave a little jangly guitar with  the occasional touch of kitchen sink drama and protest, taking inspiration from the  likes of Paul Heaton, Billy Bragg, The Smiths, Martin Stephenson, John Bramwell  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, more reflective edge. Office  Conversations provides a sardonic glance into work place life and Last Man  Standing dips a toe into rockabilly.  

The lineup features Wigan’s Simon Maggs (guitar & vocals) and Gary Winstanley  (guitar), Yorkshireman Jon Watkins (drums), and Hampshire locals Kev Smith  (bass) and Chris Bluemel (violin & keys). ♫♪♪

Rackham

Rackham are an acoustic folk/pop duo from Salisbury & Verwood, UK that are known for crafting rich harmonies & arena-ready choruses, with lyrics that balance honesty with dramatic flair. Formed in the summer of 2024 after meeting at the University of Winchester, the pair quickly discovered a creative chemistry that has since carried them to stages across the UK and beyond.
Since their formation, Rackham have played hundreds of venues & festival main stages, as well as performing multiple shows in the United States. Their debut tour, The Spring Chickens Tour, introduced their heartfelt, immersive sound to a growing fanbase, and they’re hitting the road again in 2026 with the Hogs of the Road Tour.
In August 2025, Rackham released their debut single, “Robin Hood”—a track that showcases their signature ability to build little worlds within their songs, blending layered instrumentals and unique melodic phrasing, inspired by artists like Bastille and Alec Benjamin. Their most recent single “Hanging” is a collaboration with Eric Walker, & naturally follows Robin Hood’s perfect balance of real folklore with modernised realism, being based on 17th century stories set in Winchester. “Hanging” currently holds the SCMS Chart Record for most weeks in the Top 3.
At the heart of Rackham are Sam Bishop , whose vivid lyricism and magnetic frontman presence drive the storytelling, and Toby Creasey, whose warm, expressive guitar style gives the duo their distinctive sonic foundation. ♫♪♪

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