SHERBURN BARTLEY SANDERS
FRIDAY 20 MARCH 2026
Downend Folk & Roots celebrate the week of St Patrick’s Day with a distinctly Irish flavour as they welcome Sherburn Bartley Sanders to headline this month’s concert.
Chris Sherburn (concertina) and Denny Bartley (vocals, guitar) have brought their unique sound to audiences across the globe since 1993.
In 2016, they joined forces with Emily Sanders (fiddle, vocals) blending vocal harmonies and strings to their unique sound.
Now, their soul-stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter ensures that no two concerts are ever the same. From festival stages to intimate venues, their performances are filled with warmth, laughter, and exceptional musicianship. Don’t miss this chance to experience their magic live!
Opening the evening will be Paul Lloyd Nicholas. Paul is proud to call himself a South Wales singer-songwriter who’s fallen on his feet and has a brilliant time playing to terrific audiences.
Tickets for the concert, which takes place at Christ Church Downend on Friday 20th March 2026, are available online via downendfolkandroots.com or from Downend Cards & Gifts (cash only). They are priced at £14 each in advance or £16 on the door. Doors open at 7.00pm and the music starts around 7.45pm.
There will be a bar, stocking cider, soft drinks, wine, hot drinks and real ale from Bristol’s Hop Union Brewery. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own glass/mug/tankard, as well as reusable bottles for water, as part of the drive to be more environmentally aware; there is a 50p discount for those that do. There will also be sweet treats available at the bar courtesy of Radstock-based The Great Cake Company, as well as a prize draw, which helps to fund the support artists for each concert.
For further information, please email info@downendfolkandroots.com or find them on social media.