NIGEL MORTON
New Agent
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Nigel has spent the last 50 years working in the music business.

Since 1978 he has worked with: The UK Subs, Jimmy Cliff, Donovan, Wishbone Ash, Discharge, Kate & Anna McGarrigle, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Starship, The Ukrainians, Bruce Cockburn, Gretchen Peters, David Bromberg, Waterson:Carthy, Isaac Hayes, Jimmy La Fave, Steve Forbert, Pere Ubu, The Angelic Upstarts, Billy Bragg, Andy Fairweather-Low and the Low Riders..

In 1982 he discovered, and then managed for ten years, New Model Army.  Other acts he’s managed include The Almighty and Eliza Carthy MBE. And as manager for these artists negotiated and secured for them record deals with EMI, Polydor and Warners. Nigel has booked tours across the UK, mainland Europe, Russia, Japan, New Zealand and Australia.

Now seen as something of a specialist with Americana / Folk / Singer-songwriter styles but his only real rule of thumb is that the artist should play and perform music he would want to go and see and listen to. Outside of the world of music he relaxes reading, watching films, cooking, supporting Arsenal FC and playing with his cat Bruce.

Enquiries: nigel.morton@stradamusic.com

JUAN MARTÍN
Juan Martín stuns Sean Rafferty on BBC 3 Radio show ‘In Tune’ 
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“A giant of the Flamenco guitar tradition.” ~ The Times

Juan played three pieces, 'Taranta Adagio', 'Bulerias' and 'La Feria', and offers some fascinating insights to the history of Flamenco. Sean described Juan as 
“A master at this for a long time ...One of The Great players, the epitome of Flamenco”. 

Enquiries: james.nicholls@stradamusic.com

TEMPO FELIZ
Available for Festivals
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“A fiery Brazilian outfit…their seductive samba rhythms soon managed to get the crowd out of their seats and on the dancefloor”  ~ Songlines Magazine

One of the most exciting and original Latin bands in the UK, Tempo Feliz fuse classic Brazilian styles (samba, bossa, MPB) with elements of funk, soul, jazz and disco to create electrifying and unique grooves guaranteed to fill the dance floor. In 2022, Tempo Feliz have received international radio play, performed at the UK’s leading festivals, and shared the stage with Brazilian music legend, Marcos Valle on his European tour.
The band’s debut album, Respirar, features collaborations with esteemed DJs such as Aroop Roy, Sibson, and Charles Vaughan, and the band’s anthem, Beija Flor, is a staple in the world-famous, Folamour’s, DJ set – seeing thousands of people get down to Tempo Feliz on his world tour.

Enquiries: james.nicholls@stradamusic.com

DUSTBOWL REVIVAL
Available for Festivals
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“…an old-time medicine show featuring the kind of roots music…whose Americana swing was so fun I went back to see them again the next day.” ~ Rolling Stone

After triumphant performances at Underneath The Stars, and Cambridge Folk Festival (twice) in 2023, America’s Dustbowl Revival will liven up any festival stage, and are keen to bring their 7-piece line up of party time Americana back to UK festivals this summer. Their mixture of New Orleans sounds, Americana, a little blues, and roots-rock is guaranteed to get hips swinging and audiences enjoying themselves.

Enquiries: rob.heron@stradamusic.com

LAUREN HOUSLEY & THE NORTHERN COWBOYS
Available for Festivals
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“A wonderful emerging Americana act, I really love her music” ~ Bob Harris

2022’s winner of Bob Harris’ prestigious ‘Emerging Artist’ award, Lauren Housley’s star is on the rise, and this summer she is looking to showcase her new album (out later this year) with her big bold new line, re-branded as Lauren Housley & The Northern Cowboys. Back from her recent double header tour of the UK with Australian troubadour Nigel Wearne, Lauren is now looking to take her new exciting line up out on the road, and to as many summer festivals as she can.

Enquiries: mark.kelly@stradamusic.com

LINDISFARNE
Available for Festivals
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"A no-brainer booking for me. One of this year’s festival highlights." ~ Joe Heap (Towersey Festival)   

The legendary 70’s North East  folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE perform with a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar.
The timeless appeal of LINDISFARNE continues to defy all expectations. Led by original founder member Rod Clements & Alan Hull’s son in law Dave Hull Denholm, the well-loved & respected North East band are ready to perform to festival crowds again this summer 

For their 2023 tour, Lindisfarne recall a memorable period of live shows focussed on the 1977 release of live LP ‘Magic in The Air’.

With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home and a reputation for live performance second to none, LINDISFARNE’S power to galvanize festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on their feet and singing along.

Enquiries: graham.smout@stradamusic.com

LE VENT DU NORD (Québec) 
Available for Festivals
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Quote:  “Catch them while you can. UK festival bookers would do well to snap them up” Propaganda Magazine 

Le Vent du Nord are one of the leading names in Québécois folk music performing original songs inspired by their tradition – a truly fabulous sound!  2022 sees them celebrating 20 years on the road. As an amazing live performance quintet they continue to explore new sounds with stunning vocal arrangements. On stage these 5 friends creating intense, joyful and dynamic live performances that expand the bounds of tradition in striking directions. 

Enquiries: chris.wade@stradamusic.com

MADDY PRIOR & FORGOTTEN LANDS
Available for Festivals
A unique live performance & vocal workshop opportunity from new 4-piece; ‘Maddy Prior & Forgotten Lands’. 

This is an unmissable opportunity for festival and concert goers to learn from folk icon Maddy Prior and highly accomplished expert Rose-Ellen Kemp who are universally acknowledged as some of the very best vocal teachers in the business. Maddie & Rose-Ellen are joined by the award winning North East instrumentalist Bridie Jackson and accomplished pianist and choir leader Jerry King. Their performance & vocal workshops aim to showcase what the human voice can do and to encourage all to sing. 

Maddy, Rose-Ellen & the band will reveal a range of vocal teaching methods, including participation and demonstrations using multi-part harmonies and powerful songs.  

The Concerts and Vocal Masterclasses are offered as a package for festivals, venues and concerts and are not available separately.

Enquiries: mark.kelly@stradamusic.com

SAUTIKANO
Available for Festivals
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"Their sound is original and energetic, mesmerising and hypnotic – bursting with traditional West and East African sounds with folky guitar and jazzy double bass, playing a key role in the overall uplifting vibe" ~ Scarlet Records

A musical fusion collective with a core of experienced performers from across the world including: 

Amie Cherry – An acclaimed musician, actor and Radio & TV presenter. She has been singing since she was 6 years old, and was the first female rapper in The Gambia

Liz Lenten (BEM) – Americana singer songwriter. Liz records in Nashville and with her band Auburn, has toured extensively throughout UK and Europe.

Njega Sohna – Percussion player leading Gambia Afro Beat and Afro Manding. Njega has played with everyone from Robert Plant to Mosi Conde.

Momodou Darboe – Extensive performance experience with bands in Africa including Roots Kunta Kinte band, African fusion band Xam Xam and Afro Manding in UK

John Berry – Kora and guitar player with jazz funk band fusion Kambasemba, John also plays with other world music lumineries including Persian singer songwriter Mina Minnai, The Ava Band and World Jam .

Enquiries: daisy.gilham@stradamusic.com

KANDA BONGO MAN
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"You may spot a vaguely familiar face amongst the crowd dancing I've been told, dancing, this is the wonderful magnificent Kanda Bongo Man" ~ John Peel (Glastonbury)

After storming sets at both WOMAD and Shrewsbury Folk Festivals last year, Congolese legend, King of Soukous music Kanda Bongo Man would enhance any festival. A 9-piece line up of musicians and dancers, Kanda brings joy to any festival, a blaze of colour, and never fails to get the audience dancing and enjoying themselves.

Enquiries: mark.kelly@stradamusic.com

SAM KELLY & THE LOST BOYS
Available for Festivals
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One of the most exciting bands to have entered the UK folk scene in the past twenty years, The Lost Boys is the brainchild of BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Sam Kelly. The Lost Boys band has gained a reputation as one of the best live acts in the UK and they have packed out festival tents and venues the world over since they started in 2016. 

Described by Seth Lakeman as ‘one of the best bands on the scene’ and by broadcaster Mark Radcliffe as ‘amazing, thrilling music’, expect to hear uplifting melodies, soaring harmonies and high-octane instrumental performances of the highest calibre - all lead by Sam’s stunning vocals and tempered with a dash of cheeky humour. After the groundbreaking album ‘Pretty Peggy’ saw them nominated for best group at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2018, The Lost Boys released a new album - The Wishing Tree to widespread critical acclaim in summer 2021.

Enquiries: polly.bolton@stradamusic.com

THE OFTEN HERD
Available for Festivals
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"Excellent; The Often Herd can stand foursquare with the best outfits from across the Atlantic" ~ Maverick Magazine

Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France. 

Enquiries: james.nicholls@stradamusic.com

BARBARA DICKSON & NICK HOLLAND
Available for Festivals
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“from the very first time I heard her, her voice just nailed me to the wall. She’s just a one-off.” ~ Billy Connolly

In this special acoustic performance Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. The pair let the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as they perform a wonderful range of material drawing on Barbara’s folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits. In this, she plays guitar and piano, and Nick on keyboards and adds harmonies to Barbara’s own wonderful vocals. “It’s a different experience to working with the bigger band” says Barbara, “but just as enjoyable and gives the music breathing space”

Enquiries: chris.wade@stradamusic.com

DAVID FORD & ANNIE DRESSNER
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“Ford writes with genuine depth and striking authority.” ~ Rolling Stone

David Ford and Annie Dressner began their musical alliance in early 2022. But listening to the blend of their voices and their timeless songwriting, you’d be forgiven for thinking they had been making music together forever. In truth Annie and David became friends in January, while playing on the same bill at a couple of gigs in the freezing North of England. Initially sitting in for a song or two in each other’s set, these brief moments of collaboration became a highlight of the show. Two weeks later, they had written and recorded their debut release, naming it 48 hours in honour of the two-day burst of creativity during which most of the material was written.

Enquiries: james.nicholls@stradamusic.com

ROBBIE CAVANAGH
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“One of my absolute favourite UK grassroots artists” ~ Bob Harris

A self-confessed devotee of ‘real music’, Robbie Cavanagh is not defined by genres. The only rules are good musicians, real instruments, great microphones, and performance with emotion, capturing sound, not producing it. Robbie performs self penned, unscrubbed tales of heartbreak, loss, love and discovery, and when he puts pen to paper, he lives by his own words; ‘The more you wrestle with an idea, the more contrived it becomes’. Robbie writes with honesty, emotion, and most importantly, instinct. Robbie has new music out this year, and looking for festival slots for him and his band.

Enquiries: mark.kelly@stradamusic.com

AVAILABLE ARTISTS ON OUR ROSTER
 

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham 
9th - 25th March 2023

The Alan Hull Songbook
June 2023 | & Festivals

The Annie Keating Band
1st - 7th Sept 2023 | & Festivals 2023

Before Breakfast
Festivals 2023

Barbara Dickson with Nick Holland 
26th June - 1st July 2023 | & Festivals 

The Buffalo Skinners
1st - 23rd Apr 2023 

David Ford & Annie Dressner 
Festivals 2023

Dan Walsh
1st - 16th February 2023 

Dan Walsh & Brooks Williams 
1st - 22nd May 2023 

Jim Ghedi 
15th April - 6th May 2023 | & Festivals 

Jim Ghedi & Toby Hay
9th - 30th June 2023 | & Festivals 2023

Jesse Terry (USA)
25th Sept - 8th Oct 2023 | & Festivals 2023

Le Vent Du Nord (Québec) 
17th - 28th May 2023 | 29th July - 5th August 2023 | & Festivals

Lindisfarne 
2023: 6th - 8th Oct | 10th -12th Nov | 16th - 17th Dec | Now booking 2024

Martin Taylor & Ulf Wakenius
October 2023

Martin Taylor solo
May 2023

The Often Herd
November 2023 | & Festivals 2023

Rum Buffalo 
Festivals 2023

Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis
24th May - 9th June 2023

Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
December 2023

SautiKano
28th Apr - 7th May 2023 | & Festivals

Tempo Feliz
Festivals 2023