New Wired Folk at the Star + Shadow with: Alasdair Roberts / Nathalie Stern / Bridie Jackson / Emily Portman

Inspired by the Carter Family, Moondog, Harry Partch and the Elliotts of Birtley, New Wired Folk is our fourth evening of challenging roots and folk musics.Featuring Drag City recording artist and Joanna Newsom and Will Oldham collaborator Alasdair Roberts; Emily Portman (back by overwhelming demand); Swedish electro-folk rounds from Nathalie Stern; and Bridie Jackson.Alasdair Roberts"While there are echoes of Incredible String Band’s motley eclecticism, the pained isolation of Nick Drake, and British traditional music, this music is original in every way" - BBCRubus featuring Emily Portman"Songs of the English tradition with invigorating energy and grace" - Martin CarthyNathalie Stern"Traditional Swedish folk songs chopped up, glued back together and stashed in a loop pedal" - NARCBridie Jackson"A voice as raw and beautiful as the young Karen Dalton" - CP QuarterlyAlasdair Roberts: alasdairroberts.comEmily Portman: myspace.com/121645002Nathalie Stern: myspace.com/nathaliesternBridie Jackson: myspace.com/bridiejacksonTickets: £6 in advance from alt.vinyl / £6.50 on the night