Chris Brain + MURU + Hardy & Hetherington

Chris Brain
+ MURU
+ Hardy & Hetherington
Wednesday 26th March 2025
The New Adelphi Club
Tickets £6 Advance on this page (£8 OTD)
Doors: 8pm

Chris Brain emerged out of Leeds’ vibrant folk scene in 2022 with his debut, critically acclaimed and widely distributed album, Bound to Rise. He has since shared the stage with acts such as Robert Plant and Martin Simpson and is now embarking on his third UK wide tour.

His much-anticipated second album, Steady Away, moves inward and takes on a more self-reflective quality, whilst retaining glimmers of soaring figures and pastoral imagery.

Described by Mark Radcliffe on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show –‘There are shades of the master Ralph Mctell here and I can think of no greater compliment than that…Love it!’

His commitment to folk is only deepened by the two folk clubs and folk festival in Leeds that Chris founded and runs, attracting a wide range of audiences and musicians alike.

‘Steady Away is everything a second album should be…. this is an excellent album by a musician really starting to bloom.’ – Folk Radio

’New sounds from Chris Brain, I’m certainly enjoying it’ –  Cerys Matthews – BBC Radio 6

Shindig Magazine ★★★★

Yorkshire Post ★★★★

Daily Express ★★★★

Songlines ★★★★

+ MURU
Of Korean Spanish and Russian origins, MURU (Ariana de los Cobos) was bathed in the multicultural dimension of Music from the moment she was born. In her songs, you’ll hear parts of her classical Music upbringing, and the touches of jazz and funk that influenced her in her teenagehood. But above all, it is her neo-soul-like voice that unites her eclectic compositions. For MURU, Music goes beyond emotions, interaction, or technicality: it is a home shared with others. It is through her pure relationship and potent stage presence that she ropes in her audience. MURU is
known for her interesting interludes with the looper and eclectic choice of chords and harmonies.

+ Hardy & Hetherington