/ £18.50 concessions. , starts 8pm. A fantastic Folk double-header! Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys One of the most exciting bands to have entered the UK folk scene in the past twenty years, Sam's band The Lost Boys 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. With the virtuosic talents of Graham Coe (cello), Toby Shaer (whistles/fiddle), Archie Moss (melodeon) and Evan Carson (drums), The Lost Boys have become known for their eclectic and innovative reworking of traditional songs and tunes from England, Scotland, Ireland and the USA, as well as stunning original music and the occasional surprise classic rock cover. Their 4 studio albums released to date feature the talents of all six members of the Lost Boys. https://www.samkelly.com/ https://youtu.be/Dq-Ig H3Yy7U?si=4z Mf CKq8IIWgxt3t  Honey & The Bear Honey & the Bear have been a tour de force on the UK festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo bring folklore to life with delicately interweaving vocal harmonies inside a dynamic world of songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and enthralling. Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courageous people they admire and their passion for nature which has been enchanting audiences up and down the country. The multi-instrumentalist pair, comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bouzouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin & percussion), are often joined on-stage by band guests Evan Carson (percussion) and Toby Shaer (Fiddle/Flutes/Whistles) who also feature on both Honey & The Bear studio albums. Together they have played at many revered venues and festivals across the UK as well as travelled across the channel for European shows. They played Sold out back to back shows at the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall to launch their 2nd album in 2021. Third album 'Away Beyond The Fret' was released 3rd November 2023 with a UK tour and another sold show at Snape Maltings. https://honeyandthebear.co.uk/ https://youtu.be/NXg R7g5AMG8?si=Pa Nqsi OV5yx-qz MJ&t=3270

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF.

Event type: Folk.

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