Grayshott Folk Club welcomes back:

www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk

Wednesday 4th June 2025 @ 7.30pm

ADAM BEATTIE with FIONA BEVAN

"A Thousand Roads":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fdFrbfQqkY

"Banks of Doon"/"Ye Banks and Braes":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHL3HepHLBA

“Keep The Home Fires Burning”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ya3Q33Kua0

I first saw Adam Beattie and Fiona Bevan play at St. Christopher's Church in Haslemere, in May 2023. My musical friend Basil Brooks had recommended them to me and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them both. They are a formidable musical pair and each accompanied the other as they played and sang songs which they had written themselves.

I enjoyed that gig so much, I thought I would share their music with you all and I booked them for Grayshott Folk Club on Friday 23rd February 2024!

It’s wonderful to welcome them back so soon and this gig is one of many Adam and Fiona are playing across the whole of the UK in May and June 2025, having just returned from a highly successful tour in Italy, where their popularity is also growing quickly.

Scottish singer/songwriter and guitarist Adam Beattie is a celebrated artist of the London scene and has toured widely in the UK and throughout Europe. Having roots in Scottish Folk music, and a lifelong interest in old time Jazz and Blues, Adam’s music is defined by his distinctive lyrical voice, narrative lyrics and finger style guitar playing. His current (5th) solo album "Somewhere Round The Bend" has received widespread critical acclaim with Mojo Magazine referring to his: “uplifting reveries of love and loss through romantic balladry”and Loud And Quiet Magazine describing it as: “mesmeric”.

Adam previewed the title track from his album "Home Fires Burning" at Haslemere and currently, he is hoping to crowd fund the cost of its recording. He doesn’t want to hurry this project and wants to ensure it is the best it can be.

In fact when I saw him and Fiona at Haslemere, he started his set with "A Thousand Roads" and "Home Fires Burning" and had me, right there. What a cracking pair of songs!

The songs on Adam's new album are a continuation of his timeless Scottish Folk trademark sound, with incisive melodies and rooted narratives on the theme of home and our relationship to where we are from. I'm really looking forward to hearing some very special songs by Adam and Fiona Bevan again.

Fiona Bevan

Listen to Fiona singing her song "Revelations" live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTEQFmR_ZAQ

And samples of some of her other songs (“Dance Around It”, “Faultlines” and “Little Feather”) from December 2024 here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fionabevan/dance-around-it-2

as well as her latest single (“End Of The World”-February 2025) here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/fionabevan/end-of-the-world

In the music World, Fiona Bevan is a highly-accomplished and well-recognised songwriter, achieving a Number 1 album with Kylie Minogue and penning hit songs with household names such as: Ed Sheeran, Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker, Steps, Dan from Bastille and many more.

Her collaboration with Ed Sheeran, "Little Things" became a Number 1 hit in 13 countries for One Direction.

Fiona is currently writing with Nile Rodgers and working with new artists including Joy Crookes, Zak Abel, Ewan Mainwood, Tom King & Tamzene amongst others.

As well as writing songs, Fiona is also a talented performer, whose unique voice is instantly recognisable. When I saw her perform with Adam in Haslemere, she played Acoustic and Electric Guitars as well as Double Bass. Her songs and performances come straight from the heart and she draws her audience in with her warmth and honesty.

Over many years, Adam and Fiona have pursued their own solo careers but by combining together, they have now forged a formidable partnership. Adam and Fiona each showcase a set of their own songs, whilst accompanying the other.

Don't miss this opportunity to see these two very talented young musicians up close and personal, before they start attracting the attention of much bigger venues.

Tickets £18

Available from Grayshott Post Office (in person only)

Reservations by phone with Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096

and online from Ents 24 at:

https://www.ents24.com/hindhead-events/grayshott-village-hall/adam-beattie/7286866

Des O'Byrne

Grayshott Folk Club

📷 01428 607096
📷 grayshottfolkclub@btinternet.com
📷 www.grayshottfolkclub.co.uk