DETTA KENZIE – LIVE AT LUNCHTIME
SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2025
Downend Folk & Roots continue their family-friendly ‘Live at Lunchtime’ concert series this month as they welcome Detta Kenzie on Saturday 8 March.
Detta Kenzie is an English folk singer creating original songs alongside reworking traditional music. With both Irish and Scottish heritage, Detta is committed to collecting, restoring and sharing songs passed down in the oral tradition.
In her original work, a deep connection to the natural world is ever present. Inspired by placenames, specific references to locations in Britain, Ireland and Australia bring a strength to Detta’s creations. Themes of womanhood, grief, rebellion and rage can be found in her deeply narrative based songs.
Having worked as a Secondary English Teacher before transitioning into music, Detta’s love of language shines through in her storytelling. Her words capture the diversity of the landscape and its ability to both mould and reflect human experience.
Detta will be joined on-stage by Tobias ben Jacob.
The concert itself is not specifically aimed at children, although is very family-friendly. These concerts are aimed at people who perhaps cannot make our usual Friday evening events, as well as our regular audience. And remember, if you already have a season ticket for Autumn/Winter 2024, you get this one for free!
There will be a very relaxed atmosphere, and if children make some noise, that’s fine! There will be activity and colouring sheets for younger children and a break-out room at the back for anyone that needs it, where there will be toys and a bit of space, with the audio of the gig piped into the room. media. This concert is expected to sell out well in advance, so please get your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
The concert will be shorter than normal (just over an hour with a short break halfway though) and there is no support. Doors open at midday and the music starts at 12.30pm. It will finish at around 1.45pm.
The event takes place at Christ Church Downend, tickets are £10 per adult (plus booking fees) in advance, £12 on the door, They are available at downendfolkandroots.com and from Melanie’s Kitchen (cash only). U18s go free (when accompanied by an adult) but tickets should still be reserved. There will be tea, coffee and a small selection of soft drinks and The Great Cake Company cakes available to purchase, and free squash for children, available from our bar. Please note that alcoholic drinks are not available at these events. For further information, please go to downendfolkandroots.com.