Tom Jenkins lives in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys. A shepherd and hill farmer by trade, he has woven the post-industrial landscape and the stories of the working class communities into a tapestry of unique, traditionally crafted songs, originally inspired by his family of coal miners and farmers, with the stories of these hills and beyond being captured in his most anticipated album so far - 'When The Coal Dust Settled' set to be released in April 2025.
His 2019 self-released debut, 'Misery In Comfort' written in the solitude of the New Zealand back country as a working shepherd and sheep shearer, was put out as nothing more than a passion project and a one off but instantly caught the attention of the music industry and his musical heroes, gaining him a personal invite to tour with American, Grammy and Oscar winning, singer-songwriter and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham from the off, then followed by signing a record deal and landing big booking agency opportunities.
This then led to a heavy live schedule, touring and opening for the likes of Bastille, country music mega star, Megan Moroney, Frank Turner, Cardinal Black and Skinny Lister to name a few and proving his unique, authentic mix of indie, country- folk could cut it with a mix of genres along with critical acclaim from the the music press, gaining him Huw Stephens' (BBC Radio Wales/ 6 Music) Artist and Album of the Week.
The struggles of holding down a large working hill farm and continuously releasing music has taken its toll in the last 5 years but Tom Jenkins has a story like no other and has proven himself as a hard grafting, gritty singer-songwriter and a voice for the working class.
Molly Fletcher Hebden
Supporting, Molly Fletcher Hebden (MFH) is an 22-year-old alternative pop-rock singer-songwriter, with influences of punk and also musical theatre.
Performing both acoustically and with her dynamic four-piece band, MFH, Molly draws inspiration from a variety of amazing artists such as Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, Gracie Abrams, The Damned, Holly Humberstone and Wolf Alice — as well as some theatre shows, such as The Phantom of the Opera.
Molly’s music delves into the emotions of longing and love, the anxieties of life, the ache of heartbreak, and the restless desire to run away and chase your dreams…themes that make you want to listen to Molly's music “Over and Over”.
Keegan McInroe
Keegan McInroe is a writer, musician, and international touring artist based in Fort Worth, Texas.
Keeping in spirit with his troubadouring minstrel predecessors, Keegan has spent the better part of the last two decades traversing the roads, wildernesses, and cities of the Old World and the New, weaving his experiences and observations together with varied influences from folk, country, and the blues to create an original and evolving tapestry of story-driven American roots music. McInroe has shared the stage with Leon Russell, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Willis Alan Ramsey, Otis Taylor, Carolyn Wonderland, Ian Moore, Shovels & Rope, Kaitlin Butts, Charley Crockett, and others.
General Information: Allocated rowed seating at The Electric Bar.
Ages 14+ Under 16s Accompanied by an Adult // Doors: 1:00pm // Show: 1:30pm
