Hailing from Bridgetown, Western Australia, Emily Barker is a compelling songwriter with a gift for weaving melody and words.
Her talent is perfectly complemented by the magnificent arrangements of her band The Red Clay Halo, whose rootsy ensemble playing underpins Barker's agile vocal blend of strength and fragility.
February 2011 saw the release of Almanac, immediately attracting strong support from BBC radio with sessions for Cerys Matthews on 6 Music and Radio 4's Loose Ends, and single Little Deaths picked as record of the week on Nemone's 6 Music show.
The achingly beautiful Pause from the album is the theme tune to BBC 2's gripping TV drama The Shadow Line starring Christopher Ecclestone. And Nostalgia, from Emily's second album Despite The Snow, is the Bafta-winning theme tune to BBC1's Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh.
**** "Stripped free of studio frippery and all the better for its carefree simplicity" Q Magazine
"This is a dream of a record. A new Marling, then? No, Barker offers something else" BBC Music editor's choice
Support comes from Gill Sandell and EP's Trailer Park.
Click here to watch a video of Billowing Sea taken from the album Almanac.
Café Consort will be open before the show offering a complimentary drink to every diner ordering a two course meal. Dishes include potted chicken liver parfait, roast cod with pancetta, and Pimm’s jelly with Earl Grey ice cream. Click here to view a sample menu.
You can book a table for the Café Consort after adding tickets to your basket.
In the Elgar Room, we will be serving great drinks throughout the evening including wine, beer and cocktails. Sip a refreshing Moscow Mule, share a jug of ‘Red Piano’ punch or a bucket of Asahi beer with friends. A variety of nuts and Tyrell’s crisps will also be available at the bar.