Chris Cleverley

Chris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer. As his fledgling days unfurled, the symbolic sounds of ‘Hunky Dory’, ‘Graceland’ and ‘Ladies of The Canyon’ echoed from the woodchip walls of the South Birmingham terrace where he was raised; quiet and curious, saturnine and shy. Here, the soul of a young artist was shaped. Fast-forward three decades; With five nationally acclaimed records under his belt, and ringing endorsements from The Times, Telegraph and BBC6 Music, 2x FATEA ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Chris Cleverley is described as “One of the most vital voices of his Folk generation” (KLOF) His boundary-shattering ‘Dream-Folk’ songwriting sits on the cutting edge of acoustic music. Exploring powerful, human themes from displaced people to the fragile beauty of our natural world, we travel with him from the arid deserts of Syria, to the rich Mediterranean sunsets of the Cretan coastline; a captivating voyage of place, landscape, season and self. With a compendium of songs for the misfits, steeped in love, joy, grief, anxiety and empathy, his truly immersive performance unites each individual in the room on their own journey towards finding a place in this head-spinning modern world.

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    Latest Past Events

    Later at the PAV with 3 Daft Monkeys

    Concerts and Dance at Pavilion on the Sands Harbour Street, Broadstairs

    “Brilliantly bonkers world folk festival favourites” The Sunday Times “A 4-person festival… a force of nature” Mark Radcliffe BBC2. Based in Cornwall but reaching across continents, 3 Daft Monkeys are […]

    Singaround with Tony & Lesley Petty

    Broadstairs Sailing Club 12 Harbour Street, Broadstairs

    Tony and Lesley Petty have enchanted audiences since 1996 with their close two-part a cappella harmonies. Their songs range from ghostly lovers to social injustice, internet dating and dodgy accountants, bringing humour and heart. They’ll host the singaround at the Sailing Club on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th August. Buy Tickets