Becky Foord, Banjo Jen, Phil Hooley
at Cafe #9, Sheffield
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Banjo Jen
Original Americana with Yorkshire personality. Sheffield-based artist Banjo Jen and her band ‘The Junk’ have a distinctive Americana sound. With razor-sharp songwriting, percussive Appalachian step-dancing, and between-song banter to make you laugh out loud, Banjo Jen’s refreshingly original live act is guaranteed to win the heart of every crowd. Tipped by Maverick magazine for a ‘long musical career’, Jen hit the ground running by performing in Austin TX at SXSW fringe events shortly after she’d embarked on her solo career. She was then selected by the Americana Music Association UK to showcase at Red Rooster and The Long Road festivals and has supported many touring international Americana acts and British folk artists, establishing herself as one to watch on the growing UK Americana scene. From tales of feisty female gold-rush entrepreneurs, murderous nursery rhyme characters and weary mill workers, to Jen’s own adventures and experiences in love and life, her eclectic songs are brought to life with percussive banjo and step-dancing, and the support of regular bandmates Johnny Griff on upright bass and El Heneghan on accordion, flute and backing vocals …and occasionally the musical saw!
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Phil Hooley
A singer-songwriter and founder of the country band The Woolgatherers, Phil is also busy with his solo dates. Citing Guy Clark and John Prine as his major influences, Phil’s songs are lyrically driven, and always thought- provoking. Describing himself as “late to the party”, having worked the pubs and clubs for many years, and with an easy stage presence, Phil has received many plaudits for his live shows, which include opening for Chris Difford, performing on the Club Stage at Cambridge Folk Festival and in 2019 performing a solo spot on the Yard Stage at The Black Deer Festival.
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Cafe #9
9 Nether Edge Road
Sheffield
S7 1RU
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9 Nether Edge Road
Sheffield
S7 1RU
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on Fri 20 June 2025