Megson supported by Jessica Davies
Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting and intelligent songwriting, but also for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) MEGSON have been described as as ‘the most original duo on the British folk scene’ by THE GUARDIAN and as FROOTS Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’.
Born and raised in Essex, adopted by the North West, Jessica is a promising up and coming Folk singer-songwriter with a vibrancy that shines through in her material and performance. She was the winner of Liverpool Songwriting Challenge 2024, has received radio play on the BBC and other national radio, and supported folk acts such as Katie Spencer, Calum Gilligan and Kathryn Williams. Jessica is one of the selected artists to be featured in the FATEA Spring 2025 Showcase download, highlighting artists who have particularly impressed the team. Jessica delights with heartfelt and earnest storytelling, simple and heartbreaking lyricism, and catchy, soaring melodies, delivered with a vocal quality that stops you in your tracks – a voice compared to powerful voices such as Eddi Reader and Sarah Harmer. Her blend of personal and traditional folklore focussed on the intersection of the natural and emotional world results in a body of work that warms the listener through and lingers long after.
Doors open at 19:00, music starts at 19:30. Tickets cost £16 if booked online https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elyfolkclub/1376115, or £17 on the door.
