4pm to 8pm

Johnny Wright and Lexie Green : Lexie Green is a multiple-genre singer-songwriter whose influences include Americana, vintage blues, Gospel, country and good old rock’n’roll. An award-winning songwriter, Bob Harris chose her to perform on the BBC Introducing stage, and she has also been awarded a 5-star review for her album ‘Live at Bobs Records’ by Maverick Magazine.

Johnny Wright is the brilliant lead guitarist in Lexie’s band, and he and Lexie often gig as a duo. Johnny also performs with a number of other musicians in the Cambridge area.

Brooks Williams : Born in Statesboro, Georgia, and now living in Cambridge, guitarist, singer and songwriter Brooks is a leading light on the roots acoustic music scene. He moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk, has over 33 recordings and has appeared at countless venues and festivals for over three decades. Whether at Celtic Connections, Cropredy, Glastonbury, Shrewsbury, Costa del Folk, or further afield, there are very few stages he hasn't played. His collaborations with Aaron Catlow, Vera van Heeringen and Boo Hewerdine are legendary, and he is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists.

Kaszak and Afifi : Martin and Faradena perform a rich variety of acoustic music and original material from Folk to Country Blues and more modern songs. Martin is known for his warm vocals and finger-picking guitar and Fara is a talented singer and musician providing beautiful close harmonies as well as playing viola and cello, with a touch of folk and jazz influences. As well as headlining at major clubs and playing at festivals, they have supported some very well-known and established artists, including John Renbourn, Wizz Jones, Martin Carthy and Phil Beer.

Sakara : Sakara is a singer/songwriter based near Cambridge, for whom songwriting is a way to soothe the big feelings, explore love and disability and connect with others. Her style blends soft folk reminiscent of Laura Marling, with a dash of attitude that speaks to a love of Alanis Morissette, and a little indie sparkle of Sixpence None The Richer thrown in for the fun of it. Behind a microphone is one of her favourite places to be and it shows.

Greta and Patrick : Originally from southeast London, singer songwriter Greta Thompson now calls Cambridge home. Her folk-pop song style explores the mixed feelings of modern life, with a fascination for the grey zones between emotional extremes. Greta is also the frontwoman of Desk Rejection, where her style fuses with the jazz, funk and rock backgrounds of her band mates, including guitar player & fellow songwriter, Patrick Ferris.

Melody Causton : Melody is a Cambridge-based singer-songwriter who from childhood has been immersed in folk and country music. She has supported nationally-recognised acts, Megson, Elizabeth and Jameson, Richard Digance and Nancy Kerr and James Fagan, and now gigs in a duo with her Dad, Bryan. Playing country-folk infused songs with raw, emotive lyrics, she tells powerful stories of growing up, motherhood and life. She has just released a new EP, “Daughter”.