Morganway
Morganway + Jack Francis + Demi Marriner
Entry Requirements: 18+ after 7pm
Striking six-part harmonies, energetic rhythms, catchy songs and a fiercely formidable live act – Morganway have made quite the impression on the UK’s rising Americana scene.
Part country, part rock, with sprinklings of folk and something else entirely, it’s not easy categorising the band’s “delightfully unconventional sound” (Desperately Lost City).
Founded by twin brothers Callum and Kieran Morgan, the shared lead vocals of Callum and SJ Mortimer, along with the band’s love of ‘70s west coast rock, has drawn comparisons to Fleetwood Mac. SJ’s powerhouse voice is at the centre, part-angel, part-banshee, while Nicole Terry’s stomping fiddle creates darker, folkier undercurrents coupled with Kieran’s distinctive guitar sound. Matt Brocklehurst (keys) and ‘Steady’ Eddy (drums) complete the lineup.
They released their self-titled debut album in August 2019 to widespread acclaim. With a summer of festivals including Glastonbury, Black Deer and Millport Country festival, sell-out shows in London, a national tour with CC Smugglers and a British Country Music Award Nomination for UK Band of the Year; Morganway have caught the attention of Whispering Bob, and were described by Maverick Magazine as “One of the best and most exciting prospects to emerge in a long time.”
Line Up
In little over a year, Jack Francis has gone from playing his unique brand of Folk/Soul/Americana at small local gigs in his hometown of Southampton, to appearing at major UK festivals such as the Isle Of Wight, Victorious and Stone Free Festival at the O2 Arena.
Attracting the attention of the industry, his debut EP 'The Van Wyck Expressway' has been championed by BBC Introducing, as well as receiving national radio play on Tom Robinson's Radio 6 Music show. His self-titled second EP was released at the start of 2017. The lead single 'Play On' was recorded at The Workshop, Notting Hill in late 2016, and was debuted on BBC Introducing shortly after."
"Hauntingly wondeful acoustic tunes tinged in old school Americana." - Southampton Music Magazine
"Brilliant voice and amazing songwriting talent!" -- BBC Introducing
*The name Demi Marriner is common tongue in the UK music scene, and for good reason.
Armed with a stack of notebooks, a head full of ideas and a collection of incredible jackets, Demi Marriner is a songwriter well worth keeping track of. Demi’s passion and emotion is so contagious, it is almost impossible to not be captivated from the offset. Riding shotgun alongside her unique, outstanding songwriting are Demi’s powerful, emotive live performances. Demi’s confidence and professionalism on stage sparkle even more than her guitar strap and matching capo. Whether she’s pouring out her heart in an intimate solo shows, or kicking down the saloon doors with her incredible backing band, Demi knows how to impress.
After a successful debut EP 'Tracks and Trails', and follow up EP 'Dandelion' reaching numbers 1 and 2 respectively in the iTunes UK Country Album Charts, Demi is currently in the process of creating her debut album.
The southwest songstress' tassel boots have already graced many a great stage, including; The Symphony Hall supporting Rufus Wainwright, the Town Hall with Sam Outlaw, the Jazz Arena at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, the main stage at Wychwood Festival, the main stage at Buckle and Boots Festival, and the Forest stage at 2000 Trees. Demi has made her mark performing in the UK, Ireland, Europe and Canada and America, performing at AmericanaFest in Nashville, Countryfile at Blenheim Palace, Silverstone Woodlands, and Beardy Folk festival to name a few. She has also had the joy of supporting artists such as Jon Gomm, Tia McGraff, BJ Barham (of American Aquarium), Cattle & Cane, Wildwood Kin and Elles Bailey.
Following the physical release of her live one microphone 5 track EP, Tales, and a songwriting trip across America, Demi is constantly creating new music and is set for an exciting 2019. The Tales EP will be available across all online platforms at the end of 2018, with the live music videos for each track currently already available on YouTube.*
