Jack Blackman established himself in the UK roots scene while still a teenager and in subsequent years, his guitar-skills and songcraft have been praised and supported by the likes of ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris, Sadler Vaden (of Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit), and Martin Simpson, who proclaimed ‘At last! A brilliant young guitarist coming through’. He is a familiar name on the UK touring circuit and has performed as far away as the Mississippi Delta in the USA. He has supported artists as diverse as Tony Joe White, Martin Carthy, Ginger Wildheart, Paul Jones and the Blues Band and Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention). Jack’s albums ‘Too South For Heaven’ and ‘Nearly Man’ have been met with widespread acclaim. ‘Absorbing music to lose yourself in’ – Americana UK

Support is from Rachel Gittus, a singer songwriter from Banbury , Oxfordshire and has been writing, recording and performing her own songs for over 20 years. A real troubadour she set out in a transit van across England and Europe creating events to promote original artists A travelling folk club for the sensitive souls. After a five year break from the road Rachel has decided to come back to music with a plethora of new material. she plans to go solo and allow her music to be heard in its rawest form. Be prepared to tap your toes, clap your hands and be taken on a personal journey through song. Uplifting, sensitive and sometimes sad. Rachel is not shy at sharing difficult emotions and experiences and uses her music to transcend the trauma and heal through sharing.