About this Event
Discover original live music in Essex. Alter States Promotions presents "Live at Acanteen," a dedicated monthly showcase celebrating the very best of UK and touring Country and Americana music.
Hosted in the vibrant, intimate atmosphere of Acanteen in the heart of Chelmsford, this event series brings top-tier roots, folk, and acoustic singer-songwriters directly to local music fans.
HEADLINER: SORREL NATION (Full Band)
Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart. 2024 saw multiple new releases from Sorrel including a single featuring Steve Balsamo in May, the delicate and beautiful live EP ‘Thirty Summers’ in July and the critically acclaimed debut studio album ‘Lost En Route’ in October.
Sorrel performed at Black Deer, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festivals amongst others and continues to tour the festival circuit over summer with The Magic Teapot music venue in her beloved campervan, Dory. Sorrel accomplished two successful UK wide tours in 2024, including her first ever solo tour in April and first full band tour in October to accompany the release of ‘Lost En Route’, an album Sorrel is immensely proud of.
2025 proved to be no different as Sorrel embarked on three tours and exciting festival appearances to promote her debut album and its release on vinyl in March 2025. The end of September 2025 saw a release of a live EP ‘Live and Acoustic’ that was recorded whilst Sorrel travelled up to Scotland earlier in the year. 2026 sees further tours in the spring and late autumn, the latter to support the planned release of the new studio album around November.
And yes…Sorrel Nation is her real name.
YouTube Video – Live 4-piece band at The Met Bury from Autumn 2025 tour
YouTube Video – Lonely Road Picture Show (live 'Wild Solitude')
Show review:
https://threechordsandthetruthuk.blogspot.com/2025/05/gig-review-sorrel-nation-thimblemill.html
www.sorrelnationmusic.com
Special Guests Buckle n Boots
https://www.bucklenboots.co.uk/
BUCKLE N BOOTS is the UK country music project of Surrey-based singer-songwriter Bee Ounsworth, bringing powerful vocals, honest storytelling and a distinctive British edge to modern country. Inspired by the sounds of Nashville but rooted firmly in real life, Bee blends heartfelt songwriting with memorable melodies and an unmistakable personality. From emotional ballads to high-energy anthems, every song tells a story — authentic, relatable and delivered with passion. A 2026 finalist for both UK Country Artist of the Year and UK Country Female Artist of the Year, Bee is making her mark on the UK country scene, with a sound designed to connect on both sides of the Atlantic.
Event venue & nearby stays
Acanteen Restaurant, Bar & Venue, 35 New London Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
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