June 3, 2026
7:30 pm
Free Entry
Sarah Yeo has been making an impression on the live music scene, performing in venues both large and small, throughout the UK. In recent years she has won fans in the USA, with live shows in New York City and California. Sarah has shared stages with many artists who are celebrated performers and songwriters such as Ward Thomas and The Wandering Hearts. Based in Devon, Sarah was a finalist in the 2019 and 2020 International Blues and Roots songwriting competition, and a semi finalist in the prestigious 2024 UK Songwriting Competition, with her “glorious” recent single ‘Leap Of Faith’ from the ‘Wisdom Of The Wind’ Album.
Sarah has always had her roots in the Country, Folk and Americana genres drawing influence from artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Gretchen Peters and Show Of hands. This is reflected in her insightful, versatile and sensitive songwriting, accessing a broad musical vocabulary that audiences find moving and relatable. Her “Beautiful Voice” (BBC Introducing) “soaring, soulful and rich”, is the perfect vehicle to express her engaging songs that captivate listeners across the globe.
Elsie Franklin sings and plays acoustic country-blues, ragtime and jazz on her trusty National resonator. She is a rising talent on the UK blues scene, playing all over the country. Learning from her father (renowned blues guitarist, Adam Franklin) and good friend Steve James, Elsie is often praised for her authentic, yet unique take on early blues and jazz, drawing influence from legendary female blues artists such as Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith. As well as playing with various jazz accompanists, Elsie has formed her own all-female blues trio based in London with the highly-acclaimed Francesca Nnoka Shaw (double-bass) and Carmen Ruiz Vicente (drums).
“Elsie Franklin is the most natural blues singer I’ve heard in years, her guitar playing is pretty damn good too, uncluttered and tasteful, she really understands the genre – she’s the whole package” – Dave Kelly.