Support from Gráinne Brady
The Harrison, Kings Cross
Thursday 30th July
Doors 7:30pm, Live Music 8:15pm
Tickets £12 Advance £15
With hundreds of gigs behind him, a coveted Danny Kyle Award from Celtic Connections, and three awards from Italy’s premier world music festival, Elliott Morris has a formidable reputation as one of the hardest-working and most sought-after artists on the acoustic scene.
The singer-songwriter, featured in Acoustic magazine as ‘The Next Big Thing’, accompanies heartfelt lyrics with a unique guitar style – favouring open tunings, his extended techniques include percussive hits, string tapping, and occasionally slide.
‘Catch Me If You Can’ is the new single from singer-songwriter and guitarist Elliott Morris. A driven, fingerpicked guitar riff, an irresistible groove, catchy vocals and an earworm of a chorus mark the beginning of a new chapter as the first in a string of singles leading towards a forthcoming album.
Elliott’s brother Bevan provides a driving bass line, while Jack Carrack’s tasteful yet powerful drumming gives the song its relentless momentum.
“‘Catch Me If You Can’ has become one of my favourite songs to play live,” says Elliott. “Whether it’s with the band or just me and my guitar, it always seems to get people moving and singing along. I love the way the riff feels under my fingers, and I’m really excited for people to finally hear the studio version!”
Gráinne Brady is a musician, songwriter and composer from Co. Cavan, Ireland, known for her work across traditional and contemporary folk music. While widely recognised as a fiddle player, songwriting has become an increasingly important part of her creative work in recent years.
Her project The Highest Blossom brings together original songs and co-writes with Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier, placing strong emphasis on lyric, melody and storytelling. Presented solo for this performance, the songs are delivered with clarity and intimacy, allowing space for the words and melodies to speak.
“Gráinne is one of the most naturally musical people I know. And when she sings a song she transports us.” — Boo Hewerdine