Live, stripped-back, acoustic gigs - carefully curated monthly Bookshelf Sessions. These EXCLUSIVE sessions offer unique opportunity to experience top quality live performance in Alton. Come and see what everyone’s talking about!
HEY! We are looking for local, up & coming solo or duo acoustic acts with original material to support our main artists for Bookshelf Sessions. If you are interested, drop Gary an email and introduce yourself and your music, and you could find yourself supporting the likes of James Walsh (Starsailor), Richard Walters, Matthew & The Atlas, Ben Ottewell (Gomez), Fran Lusty or Nigel Clark (Dodgy).
Performances recorded live for our YouTube channel.
Ben Ottewell
16th January
SOLD OUT
MezanMi
20th February
Mezanmi (pronounced ‘mes amis’) is the mantle of British-German-Irish solo artist and composer Fran O’Hanlon.
Fran returns to Alton following his support of LYR at the last Alton Arts Festival to perform for a smaller audience in the intimate space at Goldfinch - don’t miss this one!
“A palliative care doctor with a side-line in delicate dream pop”
The Times
“Beautifully etched and highly literate, it's propelled by that crisp melody, and his pointed word play.”
Clash
“The dreamily emotive endeavour is insulated in a soundscape of harrowing, lingering melodies and poignant intimacy.”
The Line of Best Fit
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Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick
International Acoustic Guitar Duo
Nicola Cipriani & Brad Myrick are an international guitar duo (Italy & USA) whose concerts transform two acoustic guitars into an orchestra of sound. Their original music blends the sweeping emotion of cinema, the colours of world music traditions, and the spontaneity of jazz, delivered with virtuosic interplay that feels both adventurous and inviting. Known for pairing dazzling musicianship with engaging stories, they guide audiences through the inspirations behind each piece—turning wordless compositions into shared journeys. The result is a concert that’s fun, moving, and unforgettable, whether you’re a seasoned listener or curious to discover something new.
Dani Larkin
Saturday 18th April
Dani Larkin is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Belfast. Her debut album, Notes For A Maiden Warrior (2021), received widespread critical acclaim and catapulted Larkin to the international stage with performances at SXSW and WOMEX as well as tours with Snow Patrol, Lisa O'Neill, Glen Hansard, Ye Vagabonds and Rufus Wainwright.
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TBC
Session Archives
Matthew and the Atlas
With support from Fairhazel & Blanid
