Lachlan Bryan & The Wildes (Aust) + Restless Oceans in Oxford

Over more than a decade LACHLAN BRYAN has built a reputation as a master storyteller, regardless of whether he’s performing solo, fronting his band The Wildes or collaborating with Country Music Icon Catherine Britt in The Pleasures. His songs range from hard hitting social commentary to deeply personal musings, but each contains a unique turn of phrase, dark humour and an ever-present sense of romance.
Lachlan has toured with icons such as Justin Townes Earle, John Hiatt and Shawn Colvin, as well as headlining his own tours and performing at festivals all over the world. He’s released five full length albums with The Wildes, all of which have received critical acclaim, featured in Yearly Top Ten lists and in some cases even charted strongly in the ARIA Official Australian Albums charts.

But it’s as a live act that Lachlan truly thrives. LACHLAN BRYAN & THE WILDES have built a devoted audience at home and are growing overseas thanks to their captivating performances – which have drawn comparisons to artists as disparate as The Bad Seeds and Wilco. As a solo act Lachlan slips effortlessly into troubadour mode, reminiscent of the Texas singer-songwriters who first inspired him.

If you haven’t caught Lachlan on his own or with the band, you may have seen him on the road as piano-player and co-conspirator with his friend Henry Wagons – the two have most recently been supporting Canadians The Dead South in theatres and arenas across the USA, Canada, the USA and Europe. Failing that, you may have heard the multi-award-winning Dream of America album which he co-wrote and produced for Muscle Shoals Southern Gothic Queen Hannah Aldridge. In any of his guises, Lachlan Bryan brings a warmth and wisdom to the stage and studio that wins over fans for life.

Oxford's Restless Oceans, fronted by the impressive vocal duo of guitarist, Dave Wood, and violinist, Wendy Grace, have been wowing audiences nationwide. A festival favourite and winner of UK West Coast Folk Festival’s Introducing Stage 2025, the band is on the rise. Gorgeous songwriting, combined with the catchy, upbeat riffs of guitarist Oskar Wallen, and underpinned by the powerhouse rhythm partnership of Josh Clark and Ben Middleton, sets Restless Oceans apart as an enthralling, rich-sounding ensemble that delivers both thunder and poignancy with equal finesse.

Restless Oceans taps into an eclectic blend of influences including americana, folk, indie, rock, and pop. This musical melting pot creates a warm, inviting, and entirely unique sound. Enchanting instrumental performances, lyrics that stir the soul, and unforgettable melodies that prompt audience sing-alongs define the electrifying experience of a Restless Oceans live show.

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