Thursday 6th November 2025
LORE, ADRA promotions and Puzzle Hall Inn present …
Henry Parker
Contemporary progressive folk guitar and songs from the Yorkshire valley's ever rising star.
https://henryparkermusic.co.uk/
Fajardo (Gran Canaria)
Emotional indie folk/experimental acoustic guitar and powerful vocals for fans of Richard Dawson.
https://fajardomusica.bandcamp.com/music
at Puzzle Hall Inn, 21 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2RF
8pm - 10pm. Done in time for trains back to Leeds / Manc.
FREE ENTRY with donations for acts gratefully received.
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Henry Parker’s contemporary take on folk, which he explores via thoughtful yet deeply accomplished guitar playing, unfurls and moves much like the landscape itself – mirroring the unpredictable, yet beautifully flowing, rolling hills and valleys of his native county of West Yorkshire.
Parker’s musical roots go back to a self appointed upbringing in prog-rock and metal. However, enthralled at the age of 20 by the ethereal playing of Bert Jansch and Nick Drake, finger-picking and open tunings rapidly became the essence of his sound. The result is a strain of informed, progressive folk music found nowhere else.
Henry has recorded 2 albums: the eco-conscious ‘Silent Spring’ (2019) and ‘Lammas Fair’ (2021), bringing him to the forefront of the progressive folk music world. In 2023 he curated and recorded for American label Tompkins Square Records, bringing together a tribute album to Michael Chapman, one of his most important musical influences.
“His relaxed vocals and songwriting are as warm and open as his tunings” 8/10 Uncut Magazine
“What Parker does so effectively is to blend ancient with early-70’s and modern styles” Mojo ★★★★
“Original material and traditional songs create an immersive and mellifluous world in which both the peace and isolation of nature are unfurled evoked through subtle arrangements” Prog Magazine
“Focussing on the seasons is an eternal feature of English folk music and the tradition is well tended here.” Shindig! ★★★★
“Channelling the ghosts of Jansch and Renbourn through his fingertips, the fluid playing and emotive singing of Yorkshire-born Henry Parker evokes the spirit of the early-60’s folk revival as if it were yesterday.” RnR Magazine ★★★★★
“We can look forward to more from this impressive young talent who is both steeped in and helping to continue the English Folk Revival” Folk London
“Precision guitar playing…effortless use of loop pedals, nice to see an unsigned folk musician playing to such a high level” FATEA
“A really excellent young guitarist/ songwriter” Steve Tilston
FREE ENTRY with donations for bands gratefully accepted.
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Fajardo is an indie folk/experimental folklore solo guitarist from Gran Canaria. Emotional, huge hearted and powerful vocals combined with beautiful and epic guitar to create a magical, sweet and suspenseful sound.
"Tension and sweetness, suspense and repose: these are songs that are as complex in their harmony as they are simple to the listener to take in."
https://fajardomusica.bandcamp.com/music
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LORE is The Puzzle Hall's Folk and Roots music Night hosted by Gareth Scott with special guests on the first Thursday of each month. This edition presented in collaboration with Andy Abbott's ADRA promotions DIY/Grassroots gigs in West Yorkshire.
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