Jason McNiff — Songs of Love, Loss and Light

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Jason McNiff — Songs of Love, Loss and Light

Thursday 25 February 2027 · Doors 19:30

Chapel Arts Centre, Bath

About this event

Jason McNiff — Songs of Love, Loss and Light is on Thursday 25 February 2027 at Chapel Arts Centre, Bath, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £19.80, including the booking fee.

Singer songwriter Jason McNiff makes a Chapel Arts debut with a new theatre show that brings together the songs of Leonard Cohen with his own deeply lyrical work. Songs of Love, Loss and Light places McNiff's acclaimed songwriting alongside that of the Canadian master, tracing the thread between influence and originality, and offering a rare glimpse into the enduring art of songcraft. Long admired as one of the UK's most distinctive songwriters and guitarists, McNiff has built a devoted following through exceptional musicianship and the understated depth of his songs. His album Dust of Yesterday (2022) was named Album of the Week in The Times, and in 2024 he was voted Male Artist of the Year by Fatea. He will be performing this show as a trio with Matt Armstrong (double bass) and Richard Moore (violin) UK's premier fingerstyle guitarist." — MOJO ★★★★ "Wistful & Nostalgic" Album Of The Week — The Times ★★★★ "A triumph of English-Americana." — Time Out ★★★★ "Not just a good songwriter, a truly great one." — Folk Radio "An immense talent." — Janice Long, BBC Radio 'A superior singer songwriter' No Depression www.jasonmcniff.com

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