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About the event£10 cash on the door goes direct to the musicians but let us know you're coming by booking your guaranteed seat in advance. Seating is limited when the shows get busy!
TWO WAYS HOME
“SOARING HARMONIES AND THOUGHTFUL SONGS” SUNDAY MIRROR
“UNIQUE, UNEXPECTED AND BRILLIANT” THE UPCOMING
“BEST DUO/BAND WINNER – COUNTRY MUSIC SPOTLIGHT AWARDS”
Two Ways Home are the songwriters: Isabella Folkner, originally from Vienna, Austria and Lewis Folkner, who grew up in Gloucestershire, UK. The pair fuse catchy melodies with luscious harmonies and rocky guitars. After their inception in 2014, presenting 3 well received Eps, a debut album and several standalone singles, they have crafted a sound, which pairs well with artists like Lady A, The Lumineers and Fleetwood Mac.
In the years that have passed since the release of their debut EP ‘Wood For Trees’(March 2015), the band have enjoyed radio play across the UK & Europe, toured internationally, sharing stages with artists across the country/Americana spectrum from Russell Dickerson to Sarah Darling and have been featured extensively in print publications including Maverick Magazine, Record Collector and The Sun, with the latter describing their sound as “…crystal clear harmonies tinged with melancholy”. Although their live setup is sometimes an acoustic duo or trio, Two Ways Home often play as a full band.
Their acclaimed follow up EP, ‘Better Days’ highlighted as “a stunning piece of art” by One on One Music, secured their reputation as a key player in the UK country & folk scene, with single ‘Just For Now’ being played across BBC Regional Radio, Amazing Radio and on Chris Country among others. Described by The Upcoming as ”unique, unexpected and brilliant”, interest in their music has also led to increasing demand for Two Ways Home as a songwriting team, with other artists turning to the duo to bring their distinctive sound to collaborations and co-writes. They have written with/for UK and American artists such as Liz McClarnon (Atomic Kitten), Twinnie and Kenny Foster to name a few. The duo have also been trailblazers for the country scene in London, hosting their own regular songwriters event ‘The Round Up’, which has attracted high-profile names from Nashville such as Charlie Worsham and Lainey Wilson, whilst giving a fantastic platform for homegrown talent.
After collaborating with a lot of different songwriters and artists, Two Ways Home released their 3rd EP: ‘Closest Stranger’ in 2017. ‘Best Part Of Me’ and the title track have been staples on Absolute Country and Country Line Radio and the pair have had support across BBC introducing.
2018, saw the pair release 2 stand-alone singles: ‘Outlaws’ and ‘As I Leave’ (90,000 streams on Apple Music) and play some of their biggest shows to date including: appearances at The Long Road Festival, Nashville Meets London (Canary Wharf) and a headline show at London’s prestigious Under The Bridge for “Nash Nights”. They also toured throughout the UK, Germany and Austria with a festival packed summer.
The beginning of 2019 saw Isabella and Lewis working on their debut album after raising over £10,000 via crowdfunding platform: IndieGogo. After recording their album and completing the soundtrack to Austrian documentary ‘Daheim is Kein Ort’, which was premiered at the end of October 2019 at the ‘Burg Kino’ Vienna and shown on national TV in 2020. Lewis and Isabella embarked on their longest tour to date including shows in Nashville, New York, Germany, The Netherlands and 35 dates in the UK. They also paired up with Caffe Nero and played in many of their stores subsequently being crowned Caffe Nero “Artist of the Month” for October, building up over 120,000 in-store plays in October alone.
The first two singles from their debut album “Speed of Anything” and “Out on the Road” can be heard on the Caffe Nero playlist as well as all Austrian McDonalds Stores and several big shopping centers. Both tunes were streamed over 10,000 times in their first week of release and their debut album, which was released in February 2020, has surpassed 90,000 streams on Spotify.
2020 had Two Ways Home think outside the box, they stayed busy by successfully live streaming and securing various brand collaborations as well as growing their online following. Instead of time spent on the road, the pair worked in their studio writing new music and recording tracks. They started 2021 with a bang, winning ‘Best Duo/Group’ at the Country Music Spotlight Awards and releasing 3 re-worked tracks from their debut album followed by a run of shows including appearances at several Foodies Festivals across the UK between Lockdowns. For the last 4 years the pair have been nominated for best band/duo at the British CMA. They release 3 new songs throughout 2022, of which one has been featured in another Austrian documentary.
2023 has been a busy year for Two Ways Home, after taking their writers round ‘The Round Up’ on a nationwide tour bringing 35 acts together at 11 different locations and playing many popular festivals including C2C Festival at the O2 Arena, Black Deer Festival, The Long Road Fest and many more they were crowned Caffe Nero Artist of the month for the second time. With 3 exclusive full band shows to round off the year the pair rounded off 2023 with a bang just to start 2024 with a lot more exciting ventures. Expanding their expertise saw them talk on the Americana Music Awards panel about social media in January of 2024 followed by their full band “Traveling Medicine Show” tour in May, which was accompanied by the release of their single: Medicine Man. Furthermore they released 4 live performance videos in conjunction with Stabal Music, which cemented their excellent live skills. After another festival-filled summer Two Ways Home took their Nashville-style writers round “The Round Up” on tour again rounding out 2024 with another single release.
2025 marks the beginning of a new chapter and with it the planned release of their second studio album along with many live dates across the UK and Europe.
Isobel Thatcher
“a plethora of blues influences as well as a good sprinkling of country styles with Isobel’s fine vocals being the proverbial cherry on the cake”, Rock-Regeneration
Isobel is an award-winning songsmith based in London, UK, whose sound is a fusion of Blues-tinged Country Americana. Her music creates a warm, intimate atmosphere, evoking the feeling of being transported to a club along Nashville’s ‘Honky Tonk Highway’. Influenced by iconic artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Eva Cassidy, Sheryl Crow, and Brad Paisley, Isobel’s music embodies a rich tapestry of emotions and storytelling.
Isobel’s music has received airplay on local and national radio stations, earning her nominations at prestigious awards shows for her songwriting and recorded work. During her time at Tech Music Schools (now BIMM) in London, Isobel won the university songwriting competition with her song ‘I Won’t’, which she performed at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. She has also been nominated two years in a row for the GSMC Awards ‘Best Female Artist’. Additionally, she was a Category Finalist in the Blues & Roots Radio International Songwriting Competition 20/21 with her song ‘More Than Words’ and in 22/23 with her song ‘Wings’.
In the ten years since the release of her debut EP ‘Keeping On’, Isobel has enjoyed considerable success, touring extensively throughout the UK and EU and performing at prestigious venues such as Rampelyset in Denmark, Broadstairs Blues Bash, Swanage Blues Festival, Ain’t Nothin’ But The Blues Bar in Soho, The Troubadour in London, and even the Ground Zero Blues Club in the USA.
During this time, Isobel released her much anticipated second EP, ‘On My Own’, to widespread acclaim. Tracks from ‘On My Own’ were not only performed live on BBC Wiltshire but also received nationwide airplay, further solidifying Isobel’s presence in the music scene. Described by Rock-Regeneration as “a plethora of blues influences as well as a good sprinkling of country styles with Isobel’s fine vocals being the proverbial cherry on the cake”, ‘On My Own’ garnered praise from both fans and critics alike for its rich musical tapestry and Isobel’s emotive vocals.
Following the success of ‘On My Own’, Isobel continued to captivate audiences with a series of follow-up singles, including ‘Walking Down The Tracks’, ‘Forget’, and ‘Wings’. These singles garnered attention on various radio stations such as Blues & Roots Radio, Country Hits UK, and BBC Wiltshire, showcasing Isobel’s versatility and staying power as an artist.
About Schtumm....
Book your seat in advance to let us know you're attending and pay £10 cash on the door. This goes to the musicians playing on the night. The Schtumm team works voluntarily to enable grassroots music to grow and the venue makes what it can from drinks sales.
Held in the grounds of The Queens Head in Box, Wiltshire. SN13 8NH
A country pub serving fine ales, a wide range of gin, wines and non alcoholic drinks. Independent food vendors are also present at some events.
Indoors - The Longroom
An intimate space used during the winter months with a maximum capacity of 40 seated.
Parking is available at The Selwyn Hall Car Park - a short walk from the venue.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Queens Head, SN13 8NH Box, United Kingdom, Corsham, United Kingdom
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