Wed 19 May 2027Doors 19:00
Cafe No9 · Sheffield
Visceral and lyrical songwriter, singer and musician Cole Stacey from Devon returns with a new record made during a year that saw him perform shows and collect songs across the globe, from Sydney to Sidmouth, Hackney to Hannover. “A magnificent sound” – BBC Radio 5 Live With more than a decade-long association with Midge Ure and India Electric Company, he has roamed the highest echelons of British folk through to 80s synth pop. His versatility as a performer has taken him from The Royal Albert Hall to a 14th century castle in Gdansk, from Manchester Central Library to The Veltins Arena from festivals in Johannesburg to live sessions on BBC national radio. Recently his acoustic re-imagining of Fade To Grey catapulted him to the Top 10 in the UK Charts. “Extraordinary musicianship and a cappella performance, made quite the impression” - Scenestr Often using unique places as part of his creative framework, Cole records and performs in remarkable spaces, from medieval jailhouses and Victorian clay factories to 11th-Century former priories, treating buildings as collaborators rather than backdrops. His music draws on timeless sounds and emotions, creating a sense of resonance...
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