Emily Slade @ Launceston Folk Club

Emily Slade is one of Britain’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists. Emily took up the acoustic guitar at the age of nine, making her stage debut that same year. At eighteen, Emily studied English and Education at Cambridge University.  During her final year she launched her record label ‘Rustic Thorn Records’ to release a limited edition EP called ‘Small Talk’.  Her debut album, ‘Shire Boy’, followed, gaining a BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award nomination for best newcomer. Emily took to the road, promoting the album by travelling internationally, carving out a staggering reputation amongst fellow musicians and support at grassroots level from the audiences at her concerts. She has since worked and recorded with some of the British Folk scene most loved and admired artists, including Ashley Hutchings, Phil Beer, Edwina Hayes, Diz Disley, Pete Morton, Roger Wilson, Simon Care and Kellie While.

The partnership between her intricate guitar playing and enchanting vocals are rarely found in one person, making Emily an enthralling performer. She is a woman quite clearly at ease with her audience. Her winning personality and presence have endeared her to audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. 

Emily and Emma (Jaynes of Launceston Folk Club) used to play together when they were in their early twenties and each year when Emily visits the West Country they often revive a few songs from their set to enjoy singing together once again. You will enjoy their beautiful harmonies and obvious fondness for each other in a friendship that spans almost 5 decades now!

This is always a lovely show played in intimate, welcoming settings in Cornwall and Devon.