Julie July & The Wild Strings

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Julie July & The Wild Strings

Sunday 9 May 2027 · Doors 19:30

Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham

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Julie July & The Wild Strings is on Sunday 9 May 2027 at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £19.30, including the booking fee.

A familiar voice, familiar faces and a fresh musical adventure! Julie July returns to the Kitchen Garden Café with Julie July & The Wild Strings, bringing together folk, roots, bluegrass and Americana for an intimate evening of acoustic music. Following many happy appearances at the Kitchen Garden, Julie introduces a project that builds on the songwriting and musicianship of the Julie July Band while exploring new musical territory. Joining Julie are established JJB members Steve Rezillo on guitar, John Faultless on bass and Jools Street on fiddle, alongside new member John Dunn on banjo, mandolin and guitars. Together, they weave rich acoustic textures around Julie’s distinctive vocals, moving from gentle, reflective songs to lively, foot-tapping arrangements. The repertoire combines original songs from the Julie July Band catalogue, reimagined with a rootsy acoustic twist, with fresh interpretations of favourites drawn from folk, country and Americana. Expect heartfelt storytelling, expressive fiddle, sparkling strings and the warmth of musicians enjoying a new adventure together. Julie July Band’s original recordings have earned praise from reviewers: “Punchy and distinct...

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