Bridget St John is one of the most distinctive and influential voices to emerge from the British folk revival. Discovered by John Peel in the late 1960s, she was signed to Dandelion Records, the label founded by Peel, and went on to release two critically revered albums, Ask Me No Questions (1969) and Songs for the Gentle Man (1971). Her music — marked by intimate vocals, intricate guitar work and poetic lyricism — has since become cult listening, widely regarded as ahead of its time.
A singer-songwriter and guitarist who credits John Martyn and Michael Chapman as two of her “musical brothers” and mentors, St John toured with other folk and pop luminaries of the time, among them Nick Drake, David Bowie, and Fairport Convention.
Within a couple years of relocating to New York in 1976, Bridget St John played Carnegie Hall, the Dr. Pepper Central Park Music Festival and iconic Greenwich Village music venues like The Bottom Line, The Bitter End, and Kenny’s Castaways.
Celebrated not only as a pioneering figure of British folk, but as a timeless songwriter whose work resonates across eras, Bridget St John’s rare live appearances offer audiences the chance to experience an artist of remarkable subtlety, integrity and enduring creative power.
St John’s reputation has grown steadily over the decades. Her work has been reissued to widespread acclaim, and she has influenced generations of artists drawn to her understated delivery, emotional honesty and distinctive songwriting voice. In recent years, she has returned to performing and recording, including the release of new material that has been warmly received by critics and audiences alike, reaffirming her place as a vital and relevant artist.
Today, Bridget St John is celebrated not only as a pioneering figure of British folk, but as a timeless songwriter whose work resonates across eras. Her rare live appearances offer audiences the chance to experience an artist of remarkable subtlety, integrity and enduring creative power.
Maintaining a busy touring schedule, St John performs regularly with Evie Sands and her band and released a new album. Also returning to UK stages, including FolkEast in 2025 as well as shows in London with fellow Les Cousins alumni, St John has toured Japan on multiple occasions, and appeared at festivals across Europe and the East Coast of the USA. She continues to write, record, and explore collaborations with various contemporary artists including Steve Gunn, Arandel, David Nagler, Emma Tricca, German cellist Emily Wittbrodt, and LA keyboardist Willie Aron.