Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world.
Janice & Jon’s ‘clever and uncluttered musical storytelling’ (Songlines) comes alive through tight vocal harmonies and sensitive interplay between mandolin, bouzouki and guitar. Their arrangements have a spellbinding presence and an understated energy that transports songs from the pages of books and manuscripts into the imagination of the listener.
With their relaxed and personable approach to performance, Janice & Jon are renowned for the warmth of their connection with audiences. From opening Stage 2 at Cambridge Folk Festival, to playing at the likes of Celtic Connections, Edinburgh Tradfest and Cecil Sharp House, the duo are highly sought after across the UK and beyond.
The duo’s winter gigs have become something of a tradition over the last few years, and now they’re heading out on tour with their brand-new festive album. Expect seasonal favourites and little-known gems to warm the soul through the colder months.
Link: Janice & Jon’s website
Joe Dooley
Whilst the other members of his family were achieving chart success as ‘’The Dooleys’’, Joe completed his studies at the University of East Anglia. It was from here that he developed his own singer/songwriting skills and went on to play solo in clubs and at festivals throughout the UK and Europe. Joe went on to teaching the guitar to youngsters and passing on what had become by then a considerable amount of performing experience. These days Joe continues to perform at all kinds of venues and events drawing on family, friends and ex-students to make up whatever combination of musicians is appropriate. They’ve also been building up considerable performing experience in pubs, concert halls and outdoor venues both in UK and Europe. Joe even manages to fit in appearances at ACE Space’s Unplugged events which are hugely appreciated by the ACE Space audience.
Start: 8:00pm (Doors Open 7:30)
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