An evening with Griffin & Baru Sun at Cafe No9

Gigs · Sheffield

An evening with Griffin & Baru Sun at Cafe No9

Tuesday 8 December 2026 · Doors 19:00

Cafe No9, Sheffield

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An evening with Griffin & Baru Sun at Cafe No9 is on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at Cafe No9, Sheffield, with doors at 19:00. Tickets start at £16.50, including the booking fee.

A Singer-Songwriter, Griffin grew up listening to a variety of musicians and genres that have played an influential role in shaping his signature sound. Among others, influences such as James Taylor, Bonnie Rait, Jim Croce, Marty Robbins, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles and many other notable musicians have set foot on his ears and heart. Griffin weaves the old with the new, while combining ancient folk tunes with world music, putting in a little bit of his own beak and paws. "Griffin's music is like a modern tribal campfire, where intimate storytelling meets cinematic folk, inviting audiences to wander, wonder, and sing along." - NLC ​ Inspired by folklore, nature, mysticism and the open road, Griffin blends contemporary indie folk with echoes of ancient traditions. After releasing the debut EP Honeycomb in 2022, Griffin released the full length album Clouds in 2025 and toured Europe that summer. ********************************************************************************** Baru Sun is the indie project of singer-songwriter, producer and composer Bar Karti. Rooted in the melodic warmth of 60s and 70s rock, his music blends vintage harmonies with cinematic compos...

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