20250926: Friday 26th September 2025: Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow
£16.00
Support: I,Claudia
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £17(door), £16(advance), £15(members).
Brooks Williams, from Statesboro, Georgia, USA, now lives in Cambridge. He is a ‘Top 100’ acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter known for his solo shows and many collaborations with other artists.
Ace violinist Aaron Catlow is the founder of festival-favourite band Sheelanagig, currently celebrating 20 years on the road.
Together, Brooks and Aaron, named “best live act” by RnR, create a fiery, fearless sound of Americana, folk and country blues. Their musical chemistry is a spark that sets the stage ablaze with a spontaneous high-energy. There literally is no-one performing today able to create this kind of acoustic music. Their repertoire is genre-busting. There’s the bluegrass-awing of Gillian Welch’s “Red Clay Halo”, complete with aw-shucks whistling; the Celtic-blues of their self-penned “Anniesland”, a song for the late, great Rab Noakes, and their metal-like riff-driven arrangement of Molly Tuttle’s “Dooley’s Farm”.
The duo has three recordings to date. Ghost Owl (2021), which was nominated “Instrumental Album of the Year”; Ready for the Times (2022), which was called a ‘cracker’ by Living Tradition, and Greens and Blues (2024), which was praised by At the Barrier for its ‘cosmic violin’ and ‘delicious guitar’. They plan to release a fourth album, Working in Wood, in 2026.
https://brookswilliams.com/brooks-aaron
I,Claudia weaves a vibrant tapestry of musical styles, blending mellow acoustic sweetness with uplifting melodies that warm the soul. Her sound draws from a rich palette, infused with the heartfelt storytelling of folk, the smooth grooves of jazz, and the soulful depth of her own unique perspective. Every performance is sprinkled with a rich sense of fun, inviting listeners to join her on a journey that’s equal parts reflective and joyful.
Whether she’s delivering an intimate acoustic set or showcasing her genre-blurring versatility, I,Claudia’s music has a way of connecting deeply with her audience. Expect songs that soothe, uplift, and occasionally surprise – a celebration of life’s highs, lows, and everything in between.
Tonight, I,Claudia will be joined by the versatile and sought-after bass player, Edd Evans-Morley, who brings expertise to a wide array of musical settings.