Friday June 21st

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £12

 Tickets available from

             And

 Rock Bottom Records,

 37  38 Harbour Street,

 Whitstable CT5 1AJ

State of the Union

(Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams)

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Supported by

Emily Maguire

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In the grand tradition of ‘The Special Relationship’, State Of The Union combines the talents of America and England, producing an end result that is sure to delight fans of hook-laden songs, fiery and emotional guitar playing and soulful vocals.

Whether it’s authentic Americana, delicate ballads, re imagining modern pop or a new take on the classic standard ‘Peg And Awl’, the union of Williams and Hewerdine is in a wildly creative state, producing one of the year’s must-have albums.

Emily Maguire is an acclaimed singer-songwriter whose songs have been played regularly on Radio 2 and has toured with the likes of Don McLean, Eric Bibb, Roddy Frame and Glenn Tilbrook.

Best-known for her strong, thought-provoking lyrics and "supremely expressive vocals” (Rock’n’Reel Magazine), Emily’s songs have won her fans across the globe.

 Friday July 26th

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £14

 Tickets available from

             And

 Rock Bottom Records,

 37  38 Harbour Street,

 Whitstable CT5 1AJ

Mary Coughlan

Photo by  Colm Henry

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Supported by

Blue Rose Code

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Honesty is the best policy. As it is in song, so it is in life for Mary Coughlan.

"If you don't wash your own dirty linen, the press'll do it for you," she part roars, part giggles in an 'I've got the measure of you, boy' kind of tone. "But they can say what they like because they'll never be able to say anything about me that anybody would be shocked about or that I would be ashamed of. Not any more."

“She sings the blues with a devastating mix of weariness and amusement” - The Guardian.

London-based / Edinburgh-born Blue Rose Code is singer/songwriter Ross Wilson.

Blue Rose Code's beautiful, classic sounding songs have been described as 'Caledonian soul'.

Debut album 'North Ten' released by Reveal Records  is out now

"Ross Wilson's mellifluous voice and fluid fingerpicking cast him as the natural successor to John Martyn."
Rick Pearson, The Evening Standard

 Friday August 23rd

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £10

 Tickets available from

             And

 Rock Bottom Records,

 37  38 Harbour Street,

 Whitstable CT5 1AJ

Alister Atkin

and the Ghost Line Carnival

Album Launch

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We are pleased and proud to announce that Whitstable Sessions Music Club is hosting the album launch of Alister Atkin and the Ghost Line Carnival’s new album ‘To Evangeline.’

Alister last played a terrific set at the Oyster Stores supporting Jez Lowe in January. (Reviewed here). His new album is sure to be another winner, make sure you come along and see this local artist who is deservedly receiving national acclaim.

“…a brilliant singer songwriter, acoustic guitarist and gifted singer” – Guitarist Magazine

 Friday October 4th

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £12

 Tickets available later

The Wiyos

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The Wiyos have been rolling for over a decade. They were one of the first "old-timey" bands to emerge on the national scene in the first wave of acoustic bands riding the renewed popularity of early swing jazz, rural folk, old-time blues and Appalachian music.

In 2013 The Wiyos (Michael Farkas, Teddy Weber and Sauerkraut Seth Travins) return to their roots, leaving some of the electricity of the Twist tours in the studio and reintroducing Michaels legendary washboard.

“This is great music” – Bob Harris

 Friday October 18th

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £12

  Tickets available later

Devon Sproule

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A long overdue return for one of our favourites at Whitstable Sessions.

Devon's music shares elements of folk, country, and jazz, delivered in an affecting, personal style.

Each one of the gigs she has played here have been fantastic, we’re sure this one will  be no different and we’re looking forward to hearing tracks from the new album ‘Colours’ played live.

Devon Sproule could charm the birds right out of the trees. - Mojo

 Friday October 25th

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £12

  Tickets available later

Iain Matthews

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We’re delighted to welcome one of the most significant singer songwriters of his generation and respected throughout the music world to Whitstable Sessions.

An original founding member of Fairport Convention he left after the release of the 3rd album to front his own band Matthews Southern Comfort. They had the no 1 uk with a cover of Joni Mitchell's Woodstock in 1970. Highly successful solo albums followed including the legendary If You Saw Though My Eyes in 1971 which featured previous band mates Sandy Denny and Richard Thompson. 

“Iain has one of the best and most distinctive voices in popular music, and also one of the most recognizable musical styles.” - Richard Thompson

Friday November 8th

  Doors 7pm   8pm Start

               £12

  Tickets available later

Dana and Susan Robinson

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Supported by

Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou

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Dana and Susan Robinson are two guitar-playing, banjo-frailing, fiddle-sawing, and harmony-singing interpreters of the American experience. Their unique blend of contemporary songwriting and traditional Appalachian music bring to their performances a deep understanding of Americas musical heritage.

"..A poet's perspective delivered in quietly spectacular musicianship..." — Music Matters Review

Husband and wife duo Trevor and Hannah-Lou sound like a classic folk band from the oft-forgotten days of the early 70s underground.

Beautiful, gentle harmonies and intricate musical structure remind of the magical tones of Nick Drake, which also flow in and out of more bouncy sounds and quirky lyrics.