Name: Chris Cleverley - An Early Evening Soiree at Cartlands Tea Rooms
Start: 2026-05-24T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-24T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Cartland Tea Rooms

Chris Cleverley - An Early Evening Soiree at Cartlands Tea Rooms

Have you been searching for moments of calm within the chaos?
Join Birmingham's Chris Cleverley this May for a special, Early Evening Springtime concert within the verdant sanctuary of Kings Heath Park.
Nine Vernal Evenings Tour
Birmingham's own Ambient Dream Folk Sensation Chris Cleverley returns to his hometown for an exciting collaboration with one of Kings Heath's best loved cultural institutions Cartland's Tea Rooms. Join them in the floral beauty of Kings Heath Park, for a mystical Spring evening of dexterous fingerstyle guitar and healing, meditative songwriting to soothe the frayed edges of this fractured modern world.
Taking place in the heart of Kings Heath's iconic park, audiences can enjoy this serene and verdant sanctuary, nestled within Birmingham's urban frenzy. Soak in the soothing musical sounds, with a mid-concert opportunity to explore the coral displays and woodland walkways on this warm late-Spring evening.
Feat. A very special guest appearance from Birmingham fingerstyle virtuoso Amit Dattani
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Chris Cleverley
Ambient Dream-Folk songwriter Chris Cleverley’s ‘Nine Vernal Evenings’ tour is all about creating brief, but lasting moments of peace and grounding, within the chaos of 21st Century life.
Extending from the lush vernal awakening of Beltane, to the mysticism of Midsummer, these special evenings explore the healing power of nature, the calming presence of ambient, atmospheric guitar music and the impact of the breath on body and mind.
Framed around this crucial Springtime hinge of the year - as the seasons change and blossom with honeysuckle mysticism - this special evening is a rejuvenating journey of folklore and landscape, season and self.
Whether you’re a lover of live music in tranquil, intimate settings, a student of relaxation and mindfulness, or simply yearning to re-centre yourself within the frenzy, Chris Cleverley invites you to experience some glimpses of calm to soothe the frayed edges of this fractured modern world.
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A true guitar-man, Chris Cleverley’s breathtaking fingerstyle technique dances above lush ambient soundscapes, drawing comparisons ranging from Lo-fi American Greats, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens to UK guitar royalty John Martyn & Nic Jones; a curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of the 90s Pacific Northwest.
This unique brand of dreamy, psychedelic folk has taken him from the columns and airwaves of The Telegraph, Sunday Times and BBC 6 Music, to the world-renowned stages of Cambridge Folk Festival & the English Folk Expo, twice earning him FATEA Magazine’s ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Award.
As he brings together fresh material for his 4th studio album, join Chris as he unveils exclusive first glimpses of never-before-heard brand new material.

"Rather Lovely Electro-Folk" - Radcliffe & Maconie - BBC 6 MUSIC
"The feel of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens" ★★★★ - Scottish Daily Express
"Frighteningly brilliant works" - The Daily Star ('50 artists to watch in 2023')
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Amit Dattani
Folk, blues and Americana singer-songwriter Amit Dattani has garnered attention from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Americana UK and fRoots, with his nimble fingerpicking and striking lyrical originality. Named in ‘Best Gigs of 2023’ by Tradfolk, Amit’s raconteur spirit and superb musicianship has garnered a strong reputation on the live circuit, with over twenty years performing across the UK and Europe under his belt.
His musicianship, lyricism and fiercely defiant spirit come to the fore on his most recent release — Wrong Kind of One. Set against the backdrop of a debilitating health condition, this collection of songs captures resilience and hope in equal measure, earning plaudits and recognition for its honesty, warmth and craft.