Katie Spencer & Alan Thomson

‘A concoction of an extraordinary magnetism … The affection between the two players is obvious, two generations joined by their shared love and knowledge of the maverick musician [John Martyn]’ – At The Barrier 'Her articulate picking, with suggestions of folk and jazz, frames intelligently written songs’ – Guitarist Magazine Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull (UK), Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs. As a pairing, Katie Spencer & Alan Thomson (fretless bass) curate a special one-of-a-kind evening celebrating the music of John Martyn, alongside interpretations of Katie’s original compositions. Alan Thomson is a world- renowned fretless bass player, he spent many decades touring and writing with John Martyn. Some of his other credits include Martin Barre, John Jorgenson & Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle. The evening will feature songs from their 2021 EP ‘Hurt In Your Heart’. The release was celebrated for its dreamlike qualities and expansive reinterpretations of Martyn’s songs that that reached deep into the heart and soul of the music. ‘Katie captures the feel of Martyn’s most sublime work perfectly.’ – Northern Sky