Tickets on sale Friday 3 October, 10am.
Presented by Manchester Folk.
Colin Blunstone is the voice of The Zombies, the British Invasion pioneers best known for timeless hits like “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No,” and “Time of the Season.” Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, Blunstone has enjoyed a career spanning over six decades, celebrated for his uniquely silky and emotive vocal style. In addition to his work with The Zombies, including the cult classic Odessey and Oracle, he’s released various solo albums such as One Year, Ennismore, Journey and more. With The Zombies’ touring era concluded, Blunstone continues to perform and record as a solo artist, carrying forward the legacy of one of rock’s most distinctive voices.
Support from: Jesse Lynn Madera
West Virginia-born and Houston-raised Jesse Lynn Madera is celebrated for crafting musical tales while effortlessly blending diverse genres. American Songwriter praised her, saying, “Madera’s lyrical and piano-driven songs are passionate and alluring, with a dramatic, ethereal, and almost otherworldly tone. Evoking comparisons to the shapeshifting brilliance of Kate Bush and the confessional pop sensibilities of Tori Amos.” Another publication put it this way, “Channeling gypsy, free spirit vibes of Laurel Canyon with a dash of Texas spice, Madera has carved a new lane.”
Madera’s most recent album, Speed of Sound, produced by the esteemed Dan Navarro (Lowen & Navarro), seven-time Grammy winner Jim Scott, and Grammy-winner Ryan Hadlock (Lumineers, Zach Bryan), gave her another milestone with the single, “No Place to Shine,” which held the #1 spot for four consecutive weeks on the EU HotDisc country chart.
Madera’s dedicated fan base is a further testament to her captivating live performances, which include sold-out shows at renowned venues like New York’s Bitter End and Nashville’s The Bluebird (where she shared the stage with Dan Navarro, Pete Mroz & Jim Photoglo) and a significant festival presence, appearing at Mile 0, 30A, Annapolis Songwriters, Mile of Music and others.. Madera was selected as a headliner for WMOT’s Finally Friday live concert series in Nashville, and Music Connection magazine has twice included Jesse in its annual “Hot 100 Best Unsigned Artists”. A dynamic performer, she has provided show support for and/or shared billing with acclaimed artists like The Zombies, Dan Navarro, Jill Sobule, Maddie Poppe, and Mary Fahl.
