
An Evening with Sam Brookes (trio Show) at Cafe No9 (the Second of Two Back to Back Shows)
The Spiel
“there are vast emotional reserves at work reminiscent of the great Tim Buckley” - The Independent "Nothing really prepares you for Sam Brookes ... he is a national treasure" - Folk Radio “he excels at propulsive, narratively rich folk, delivered in a soaring, clear-as-a-bell singing voice” - The Sunday Times Following the release of the album ‘Black Feathers’ the title track has recently been used in Sky’s biggest original Series ‘The Day on the Jackal’ starring Eddie Redmayne. Music Supervised by Emmy Nominated Catherine Greeves (Baby Reindeer, Killing Eve) Black Feathers released in 2020 was produced by grammy nominated producer Dom Monks (Big Thief, Laura Marling, Nick Cave) Brookes was accompanied by a wealth of talented musicians which included Ethan Johns, Neil Cowley, Nick Pini, Daisy Palmer, Sam Sweeney & Rob Pemberton Sam Brookes is reminiscent of Tim Buckley as he glides between the lower and upper registers of his four-octave range. His pure voice, evocative lyrics and soaring melodies have cemented him as a respected figure in the alt-folk scene as an artist & collaborator. Inspired by the British and American folk revivalists of the 60's, a sixteen-year-old Brookes began to write and perform while training as a gilder in his late father's workshop. Brookes had begun to receive serious critical recognition when he self-released album, Kairos, being acclaimed by The Independent as one of the stand-out records of 2014 and tipped for the mercury nomination. The past couple of years has seen Brookes collaborate with artist & producer Pete Josef releasing music as Supalung. ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.
Goes well with…
Nether Edge & Abbeydale Road — All within a 5–10 minute walk of Café #9 — Abbeydale Road pubs and kitchen spots for a pre-show pint or post-gig bite.
Hagglers Corner
4.6£10–£25🍽️ Kitchen & café
Open · See venue for hours
Abbeydale Road neighbourhood kitchen — coffee, small plates, and a relaxed room a few minutes from Café #9.
The Broadfield
4.5£10–£20🍺 Real ale pub
Open · Closes at 11.00 pm
544 Abbeydale Road — Sheffield Ale Club pub with cask ales and a cosy front room, an easy stroll from Nether Edge.
The Sheldon
4.4£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
606 Abbeydale Road local with pub food and a friendly crowd — handy before or after an acoustic set at Café #9.
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Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield0.90 mi
- Tram · West Street0.98 mi
- Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)1.06 mi
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