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The North East singer writes tuneful indie with folk edges and a warm rasp.

From pubs to playlists

He came up through small rooms and radio slots, sharpening simple stories into big choruses. Expect a set that starts solo and then widens with band weight, touching newer cuts and early favorites like Empty Promises, Teesside Rain, and Anchor Down.

Songs that carry

Crowds skew mixed: mates from the local scene up front, young couples tracing every hook, and a few proud families near the back. One neat footnote: early demos were tracked in a college studio he borrowed at night, and a later single grew from a voice memo recorded on a cliff walk. He sometimes plays a half-step down to fit the room and invite the singalong. To be clear, the song choices and production notes here are my best read, not official word.

Where the songs meet the city

You will see workwear jackets, well-worn trainers, and a few vintage football tops, mixed with band tees from small UK rooms.

North East flair, honest wear

People sing loud on final refrains and clap the downbeats when the snare cracks. Between songs, the crowd is chatty but respectful, quick with a hometown cheer when local places get named.

Little rituals that stick

Merch runs lean: a soft tee, a beanie, and a poster with clean lines and coastal hints. Friends trade stories on how they first heard a track, often through a small station spin or a mate's link. It feels like a community night that happens to be a gig, with energy that builds by sharing the chorus, not by shouting over it.

The sound rides first

The vocal sits center, slightly rough but steady, with phrasing that leaves space for the hook to breathe.

Lean band, big lift

Songs often start on acoustic shapes before a second guitar adds chiming lines and the drums tighten the pulse. Bass favors simple movement that nudges the chord changes, so the focus stays on voice and lyric. Tempos sit in a comfortable middle, then kick up one notch for closers where the last chorus repeats.

Small choices, loud effect

A common live twist is dropping the key a half-step or using a capo to change color while keeping shapes familiar. Lights tend to warm ambers and cool blues, supporting the arc without stealing the moment.

Kindred roads and shared rooms

Fans of Sam Fender will pick up similar North East grit and big room choruses built from street-level stories.

Neighboring sounds

Tom Grennan connects through soulful gravel and hooky, mid-tempo strut that still feels human. If you follow Jamie Webster, the singalong sway and pub-bred warmth land in the same pocket.

If you like grit with glow

Louis Dunford shares diary-like writing and a voice that leans conversational before lifting in the refrain. These artists favor sturdy guitars, clear beats, and melodies that invite a chorus. If those traits live on your playlists, this show sits right beside them.