NEW stars of British contemporary folk music will play an intimate concert at Areley Kings Village Hall on Friday, June 10 at 7.30pm as part of their nationwide Village Halls of Britain Tour.

Blackheart features the lemon and honey voice of Chrissy Mostyn and the jaw-dropping acoustic guitar and mandola playing of Rick Pilkington.

They are widely regarded as the fastest rising new stars of the British acoustic scene and have had their unique style of music christened ‘Urban Folk’ by the UK music press. 

The pair combine the sound of traditional acoustic folk instruments with a totally modern approach to songwriting. They have a unique style of beautifully crafted, instantly memorable songs, which take their audiences on an emotional roller-coaster ride, from sadness and sensitivity, to the most energetic rocking folk that gets people on their feet.

Their songs are true personal stories about everything from hometowns and homelessness to faith and bereavement and they tell fascinating, sometimes hilarious and sometimes very moving stories about the songs, how they were written and also about their unusual musical life on the road.

Now signed by Angel Air Records, Blackheart have released two albums and two singles of which their release Wednesday Afternoon got national UK airplay and reached number nine in the US Tower folk chart.

Other successes include a track on a Moben Kitchens tv advert, twice BBC Radio 2 Spotlight Song of the Day and single Bleak Midwinter, which reached number one in the NCM Euro Chart.

Their schedule of over 150 shows a year has consolidated their name as one of the most popular and inspiring acts on the acoustic scene today.

To listen to Blackheart’s new album Invisible go to blackheartmusic.co.uk For tickets and more information call Joan Gibson on 07939 318973.