Vera Van Heeringen & Brooks Williams plus support from Nico Ev

SONG ROOTS

Vera Van Heeringen & Brooks Williams plus support (TBC)

Two Masters of Roots Songwriting In Concert

Vera Van Heeringen and Brooks Williams present “Song Roots,” a night of songs, stories and masterful guitar playing.

Audiences will be treated to duets as well as solos in this variation of the “songwriter in the round” sessions made famous in Nashville in the early years of Folk/Americana.

Vera Van Heeringen, originally from The Netherlands, is rooted in transatlantic traditions, astute songwriting and firebrand instrumental virtuosity. In September 2019, Vera released her third album, Won’t Be Broken, which got rave reviews and has been described by the press as her best one yet. A compelling performer, Vera conveys an easy warmth on stage, allowing the music to speak for itself. Stripped back, potent, and full of groove.

“Vera is a master of the less-is-more lyric, conveying more in half-a-dozen words than lesser mortals do in half-a-dozen verses.” (RnR)

Brooks Williams, originally from the USA, is creating new music from the confluence of country, blues and folk. New routes from old roots. His songs are rich narratives about adventurers, motorcyclists, lovers, losers and ne’er-do-wells, all set to walking bass lines, stinging lead lines and flying chords. His latest solo recording, “Diamond,” released in March 2024, showcases Williams’ solo guitar and voice in a wonderfully intimate set of songs.

Brooks Williams is “a guitarist in possession of rich vocal powers and a talent for lyrical imagery and uplifting generosity.” (RnR)

VERA: VIDEO LINKS

VERA: WEBSITE

http://www.veravanheeringen.com

BROOKS: VIDEO LINKS

BROOKS: WEBSITE

http://www.brookswilliams.com

Support: NICO EV

Based in Glasgow, Nico started writing and composing at the age of six.

Nico is a graduate of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she gained a Bachelors in Music Education with Honours in 2010.
With her distinctive blend of melodic lines and potent lyrics, Nico delivers an enchanting and memorable performance, most notably when performing her original material.
A firm favourite in the Glasgow music scene, Nico has carved out her place by hosting regular music nights, and using her nights to showcase local talent.
Nico's debut EP Hunter (released in2020) created waves, with several tracks making it to national radio. Nico was subsequently awarded Creative Scotland funding, and has been busy writing and recording new tracks. With two successful releases in 2022 and another in 2023, Nico is due to release her second EP
Nico sold out her debut headline show at the Glad Cafe in March 2023 and is set to play St. Lukes later this year.

Experience

A very popular and highly accomplished live performer, Nico has over 15 years of experience in the live entertainment industry. Nico has been fronting high-quality function bands since a young age and has now gone solo.

Solo highlights include:

Glad Cafe: Live performance, sold out headline show

King Tut's: Live performance, DF Concerts - Summer Nights Series

Celtic connections Festival: Live performance, also broadcast on Celtic Music Radio

Beacon arts centre: Live performance, Songwriters Uncovered Series

Homebird Sessions: Live performance with Q&A

Country on the Clyde: Live performance, writer's round

Tron Theatre: Performance, Seven Song Club series

Hug and Pint: Live performance

Songwriters & Composers Scotland Magazine: Featured interview

Up Close and Acoustic: Podcast interview with Charlie Silvestri, New Jersey USA

The Braw and the Brave: Podcast interview with Lisa Kennedy

Glasgow Live: Featured video

Songwriter's Guild Amsterdam: Interview and live performance

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Radio play: BBC Radio Scotland, Amazing radio, Celtic Music radio, Camglen Radio, GFM radio, Felixstowe radio, Sunny Govan radio, RTM FM, and many more.

Date 21st September - 7.30pm - 11pm

Early Bird tickets £10

Charlies Loft - 14/16 Stewart Milngavie G626BY

01419561325 enquiries [email protected]

20% off dinner befoer in our restaurant below with ticket (www.fpizza.co.uk)

Management reserve all rights - timings subject to change.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Charlies Loft, 16 Stewart Street, Milngavie, United Kingdom