Nine Vernal Evenings Tour

Birmingham's own Ambient Dream Folk Sensation Chris Cleverley returns to his hometown for an exciting collaboration with one of Kings Heath's best loved cultural institutions Cartland's Tea Rooms. Join them in the floral beauty of Kings Heath Park, for a mystical Spring evening of dexterous fingerstyle guitar and healing, meditative songwriting to soothe the frayed edges of this fractured modern world.

Feat. A very special guest appearance from Birmingham fingerstyle virtuoso Amit Dattani

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Chris Cleverley

Chris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer, where the symbolic sounds of ‘Hunky Dory’, ‘Graceland’ and ‘Ladies of The Canyon’ echoed from the woodchip walls of the South Birmingham terrace where he was raised; quiet and curious, saturnine and shy. Here, the soul of a young artist was shaped.

Three decades on and his unique brand of dreamy, psychedelic folk has taken him from the columns and airwaves of The Telegraph, Sunday Times and BBC 6 Music, to the world-renowned stages of Cambridge Folk Festival & the English Folk Expo, twice earning him FATEA Magazine’s ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Award.

Come bask in the intricate fingerstyle and lush ambient soundscapes of this true guitar-man, inspired by the Lo-fi American Greats, Elliott Smith, Sufjan Stevens & Phoebe Bridgers; A curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of the 90s Pacific Northwest.

As he brings together fresh material for his 4th studio album, join Chris as he unveils exclusive first glimpses of never-before-heard brand new material.

Taking place in the heart of Kings Heath's iconic park, audiences can enjoy this serene and verdant sanctuary, nestled within Birmingham's urban frenzy. Soak in the soothing musical sounds, with a mid-concert opportunity to explore the magical setting on this warm late-Spring evening.

"Rather Lovely Electro-Folk" - Radcliffe & Maconie - BBC 6 MUSIC

"The feel of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens" ★★★★ - Scottish Daily Express

"Frighteningly brilliant works" - The Daily Star ('50 artists to watch in 2023')

Amit Dattani

Folk, blues and Americana singer-songwriter Amit Dattani has garnered attention from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Americana UK and fRoots, with his nimble fingerpicking and striking lyrical originality. Named in ‘Best Gigs of 2023’ by Tradfolk, Amit’s raconteur spirit and superb musicianship has garnered a strong reputation on the live circuit, with over twenty years performing across the UK and Europe under his belt.

His musicianship, lyricism and fiercely defiant spirit come to the fore on his most recent release — Wrong Kind of One. Set against the backdrop of a debilitating health condition, this collection of songs captures resilience and hope in equal measure, earning plaudits and recognition for its honesty, warmth and craft.