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Ceci Day is an English-American singer-songwriter known for her soulful, lyric-driven compositions and distinctive blend of acoustic folk with elements of rock and country—a sound that lives between city streets and country skies. Born in New York and raised between London and the American West, her music is shaped by a deep sense of movement, memory, and quiet observation.

Ceci Day has become a familiar presence across both the UK and US’s live music scenes, playing at venues such as London’s Green Note Café and Wyoming’s LeDoux Saloon.  In 2024, Ceci Day released With Fire and Homebound—two tracks that marked a new chapter in her artistic journey. In 2025, she released two further singles: Soho In July and Beat, both of which were first performed in a tucked-away Jericho pub and remain close to the heart.

Since 1985 Ric Sanders has been the fiddle player in Fairport Convention. In the late 70s he played in both Soft Machine and The Albion Band, and it was in the latter that he met Michael Gregory, now drummer with The Home Service. Ric’s association with guitarist and vocalist Vo Fletcher goes back even further – they played together when still teenagers. Vo has played with artists as diverse as Rik Mayall and Nigel Kennedy (just to keep Ric on his toes!).  It was inevitable that these three pals would play together, and over the last two decades they’ve been involved in many projects, from recording Miles Davis classics live in Lincoln Cathedral to improvising an album with the inspirational Anjali Dance Company. Over the last couple of years though, they’ve taken a different direction, reconnecting with the music closest to their hearts. It’s music firmly rooted in the blues. They love playing it, and their recent performances have shown just how much people love hearing it – “a rockin’ good time was had by all!”

Elsie Franklin sings and plays acoustic country-blues, ragtime and jazz on her trusty National resonator. She is a rising talent on the UK blues scene, playing all over the country. Learning from her father (renowned blues guitarist, Adam Franklin) and good friend Steve James, Elsie is often praised for her authentic, yet unique take on early blues and jazz, drawing influence from legendary female blues artists such as Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith.

John Ward has achieved an excellent reputation as a writer of powerful, thought-provoking and witty songs that draw upon his life in a gritty port town, his wider travels in the world, and often capture the spirit of the times.

With powerful 3-part harmonies, guitar, double bass, mandolin, accordion, and John’s show-stopping bodhran playing, the John Ward Trio’s performances are authentic and heartfelt, entertaining and delighting audiences across the UK and beyond. Playing mainly John’s acclaimed folk songs of satire, social commentary and historical stories about struggling communities and the Suffolk sea and coast of their home town, Lowestoft, the trio will be showcasing material from John’s new 10th album, as well old favourites.