We’ve welcomed Willy Barrett here before with his own band, but this time he’s back with his legendary partner‑in‑chaos, John Otway.
It’s been over 50 years since the duo first teamed up, and they’ve split and reunited countless times along the way. Impossible to pin down, their shows swing from bare‑chested theremin antics to wah‑wah wheelie bins, leaping between their cult hit Really Free and dozens of near‑misses with manic energy.

Expect the unexpected. Their infectious stage presence makes this one gig you simply cannot miss!

From Cropredy to Glastonbury, Philadelphia to Winnipeg, Costa del Folk to Shrewsbury, there's very few stages Brooks Williams hasn't played. He moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk. Writing and performing for over thirty years, Brooks has carved out his own niche and earned a reputation as a superior guitarist resulting in a staggering 34 albums. We're so glad to welcome him back again to our stage at the Birchmeadow for the launch of his new Acoustic CD! 

"One of the most consistently excellent musicians in roots music." American Roots UK

" A guitarist in possession of rich vocal powers and a talent for lyrical imagery" R&R

“A consummate artist, Williams ranks among America’s musical treasures.”Dirty Linen

Phil Beer was the multi-instrumental half of the award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands, one of the most popular acts on the UK folk music scene. With a professional career of over 40 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, along with his own compositions & songs from his contemporaries. All are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to provide truly personal experience for his audience. This will a treat of past and current favourites from a much-loved musician making a welcome return to Broseley’s Birchmeadow Centre.