Our Atlantic Roots in Concert | |
Cornwall based married duo, Our Atlantic Roots (Mac and Laura Johnston) bring an uplifting blend of American & British alt-folk, with harmonies that are rich, dynamic and unite beautifully. The couple started songwriting together over 10 years ago after meeting in North Carolina. Mac’s guitar playing is full of character and accompanies lyrics that are both poetic and direct, hopeful, and authentic.
The duo has been praised by Nashville hit songwriter Mark Cawley (Tina Turner, Paul Carrack, Kathy Mattea) for their skillful writing and by British folk patriarch Geoff Lakeman for their live performance. Mac and Laura present a blend of the cultures they are individually from, by merging various genres characterized by their country and folk roots.
With over 4 million streams and hundreds of live shows under their belts, as well as national BBC TV and countless BBC Introducing features, they are an emerging act that are well worth keeping an eye on.
Their new EP ‘Memories Live On’ is out now and they will be touring throughout the UK in 2024 and 2025.
QUOTES
“When ‘Our Atlantic Roots’ play live, you listen” – BBC Music Introducing
“An emerging folk act who certainly have our attention.” – Ear To The Ground Music
“Engaging songs sung beautifully with the closest of close harmonies, Our Atlantic Roots delivered one hour of pure magic. The audience was mesmerised” – Cornwall Folk Festival
“One of the pleasant surprises of my summer music festival season was seeing “Our Atlantic Roots. Mac and Laura deserved to be there in their own right. Their unique trans-Atlantic combination (she’s from Yorkshire and he’s from Carolina, USA) made for a synergy of poetic songs and intense harmonies and they exuded an effortless and charming, natural stage presence.” – Geoff Lakeman
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Event FAQs
There is no parking at the Hall itself but on street parking is available on the Doctors Hill bit of the B3263 (near Boscastle House B and B and above towards Potters Lane) and near the Doctor's Surgery (there may be free unofficial spaces IN the Doctor's Surgery car park). It is a short walk down to the hall on Gunpool Lane. Fore Street is one way (Downhill) and there is NO parking there. There IS parking in Boscastle village centre but it is a half mile uphill walk from there to the hall.
Yes! There will be a bar selling beer, cider, wines and some soft drinks.
Teas and coffees will also be available
Payment by cash or card
Sadly there is no bus service in the evenings so the only option is to arrive by car. Try to share lifts with others that you know are going as nearby parking is limited.
6.45pm when the bar will also be open
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