The Silent Companions, Neil Bob Herd and the Lab, Blackhouse Hill at Speedway

The Silent Companions, Neil Bob Herd and the Lab, Blackhouse Hill
Folkestone Songwriting Festival and Lorraine Lucas Music present three great live bands:

the Silent Companions
The Silent Companions are a unique mix of dark voodoo music hall with a line up of ukulele, clarinet, wurlitzer-style keyboards, double bass and drums. Formed in 2015 from playing together in The Whitstable Fringe, they have since gone on to record two albums and are currently planning to release a series of EPs. Their quality songwriting, composition and stage presence are perfect for festivals and having fun. Their song “Three Men Can Keep A Secret (If Two Of Them Are Dead)” featured in Disney’s Anglo-American cult TV show What We Do In The Shadows, which has brought international attention.

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Neil Bob Herd and the Lab
The Dirty Little Acoustic Band are Scots singer-songwriter Neil Bob Herd’s “plugged in” combo. Following his time as songwriter and guitarist in UK alt-bluegrassers The Coal Porters, Neil and the DLab went on to release a well-received debut album Every Soul a Story in 2020. Described as “Scots Nick Lowe” (Americana UK) and “Sharp as a Tack” (Uncut), the follow-up 5 Reel Feature EP came out in April 2024, and a brand new LP The Wireless Set is slated for release in Spring 2026. Neil & The DLab’s songs combine grit, twang and poetic dexterity — from wry humour to emotional sucker punches, rich with judicious use of the tremolo pedal. Expect Americana, rockabilly and even a dose of northern soul.

Unfortunately Shank have had to pull out due to a family bereavement, but Canterbury band Blackhouse Hill have now been added to the bill.

Website:  https://go.evvnt.com/3480146-2?pid=11710

Artists:  The Silent Companions, Neil Bob Herd and The Lab, Blackhouse Hill

Time:  20:30 -  23:00