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"Sell out warning! Enthralling Cornish folkie Martha Tilston returns to Jam Jar for yet another standout date, with sublime vocals and aching melancholy that's 100% essential FFO: Lisa Hannigan, Heidi Talbot, Emily Smith."
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A gig held at The Jam Jar on Thursday 29th February. The event starts at 19:30.
Eartrumpet Music Presents: Martha Tilston. Standing Show (with some unreserved seats) at The Jam Jar, Little Ann BS2 9EB - 18 +
Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm
“She has the power to draw an audience into her world, leaving all those present with a smile, and a few issues to ponder, too” - Time Out
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kate Temptest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.
The past few years have seen Martha venture into the world of film making, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying Soundtrack Album) - The Tape - which is garnering much praise and excitement. With her long-time collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, among others they entwine raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought- provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves...
“Sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life” ~ The Guardian https://eartrumpetmusic.co.uk
Entry requirements: 18+
Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm
“She has the power to draw an audience into her world, leaving all those present with a smile, and a few issues to ponder, too” - Time Out
With a pure silken voice and lyrics that inspire and captivate, Martha Tilston has developed a successful musical career with a large and loyal following. She has performed on some of the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, recorded and released several critically acclaimed albums, gained a nomination for BBC best newcomer, appeared as a guest vocalist for Zero 7, toured internationally and worked with the some of the world’s most inspiring performers including Damien Rice, Nick Harper, Kate Temptest, Roddy Frame (Aztec Camera) and Zero 7.
The past few years have seen Martha venture into the world of film making, gaining nominations for best arts film for The Clifftop Sessions and recently releasing her first feature film (with an accompanying Soundtrack Album) - The Tape - which is garnering much praise and excitement. With her long-time collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, among others they entwine raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought- provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves...
“Sharp, original songs that dissect the modern world. She captures both the harshness and enchantment of life” ~ The Guardian https://eartrumpetmusic.co.uk
Entry requirements: 18+
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