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Martin Simpson Live in Barnsley
Birdwell VenueFri, Jan 29, 2027 · 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM
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Martin Simpson is scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2027 at Birdwell Venue. Check the official source before you go, as event times and venue details can change.
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Martin Simpson, the English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter, brings his spare picking style and purposeful voice to Barnsley. His music draws from British, Irish, and American traditions, and he has released over 20 solo albums.
Attendees can expect a solo performance that may include traditional folk songs and original compositions from acclaimed records like *Prodigal Son* and *The Bramble Briar*. Simpson has won multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including Best Musician and Best Album.
This concert offers a chance to hear a musician who has been a central figure in folk music since the 1970s, with a career spanning collaborations with June Tabor, Steeleye Span, and many others.
⏱️ 2 hrs🎟️ Tickets from £27
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Martin Simpson
Martin Stewart Simpson is an English folk singer, guitarist and songwriter. His music reflects a wide variety of influences and styles, rooted in Britain, Ireland, America and beyond. He builds a purposeful, often upbeat voice on a spare picking style.
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Birdwell Venue
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Birdwell Venue, Barnsley
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