Two of the very best in American roots music, Compton & Newberry visit the UK in early 2017
Renowned roots musicians Compton & Newberry are acclaimed as two of the finest artists on the bluegrass and Americana scene. Celebrated mandolinist Mike Compton took up the instrument as a teenager and was heavily influenced by “father of bluegrass” Bill Monroe. Mike’s musical CV is long and impressive; he performed with the legendary John Hartford for many years and was one of the original Soggy Bottom Boys, working with producer T Bone Burnett on the Grammy-winning soundtrack to the smash hit film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Mike has been an in-demand sideman and band member for decades, performing with everyone from Elvis Costello to the late Ralph Stanley. Talented banjo player Joe Newberry is also a prizewinning guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a guest star on the UK’s popular Transatlantic Sessions live tour in 2016, and his award-winning songs have been recorded by artists including The Gibson Brothers and Ricky Skaggs. A frequent guest on the cult radio/internet show A Prairie Home Companion, Joe is a hugely charismatic entertainer who charms audiences wherever he goes.
Updated gig list, UK tour:
| Sat, 21/01/2017 | Celtic Connections festival | Glasgow |
| Sun, 22/01/2017 | Dundee Acoustic Music Club | Dundee |
| Tue, 24/01/2017 | Craigdarroch Arms Hotel | Moniaive |
| Wed, 25/01/2017 | Fellside Centre | Kendal |
| Fri, 27/01/2017 | Seven Arts | Leeds |
| Sat, 28/01/2017 | Steel City Opry at the Heeley Institute | Sheffield |
| Sun, 29/01/2017 | The Cross Keys | Selattyn |
| Tue, 31/01/2017 | Conservative Club | Frodsham |
| Wed, 01/02/2017 | Grateful Fred’s at The Atkinson | Southport |
| Thu, 02/02/2017 | The Three Horseshoes | Towersey |
| Fri, 03/02/2017 | Southbank Centre | London |
| Sat, 04/02/2017 | St George’s Church | New Mills |
| Sun, 05/02/2017 | Victoria Hotel | Menai Bridge |