Martin Simpson

Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest finger style players, his career is filled with awards, accolades and beautiful music spanning seemingly endless genres, styles and sources of inspiration. 

Whether playing traditional folk songs from England, American blues or his own original work, Martin Simpson is renowned for his fingerstyle guitar prowess.

Having released his debut album Golden Vanity in 1976, the virtuosic instrumentalist has continued to carve a legacy as one of the foremost acoustic guitar players worldwide with 32 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards to his name.

At the core of his work is an intricate narrative essence, delivered with nuanced and emotive dexterity. In addition to his expansive solo music, Simpson has collaborated with the likes of Richard Hawley, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Irish trad-folk band Danù.

Martin Simpson: One Of The Leading Lights Of British Folk

Saturday 20th September 2025, 8.00pm

Tickets: £21

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