Jack Rose and The Black Twig Pickers plus special guests The Mariner’s Children
Guitar god Jack Rose collaborates with fiddle, banjo and washboard/fiddlesticks trio The Black Twigs to re-energise the American song book.Recommended for fans of the thrilling reinvention of Sam Amidon, Scott Joplin via John Fahey style ragtime ragas, the hypnotic virtuosity of James Blackshaw and the raw blues roots of Seasick Steve. With special guests The Mariner’s Children.
“one of this century’s finest guitar players” The Wire
“Rose’s guitar playing strips pre-war American blues and folk back to their most signature phrases, then expands and explode what remains into boundless imaginary deltas when time and tune stands still.” The Sunday Times
“Finally, somebody has something to say on the acoustic guitar that hasn’t been said before.” Pitchfork
“engrossing” Uncut
“inspired” Mojo
Tickets £8.50 from Resident Records, 28 Kensington Gardens, 01273 606312 or wegottickets.com