A welcome return of The Ashen Keys to OLC. A multi-instrumental, multi-voiced celebration of heartfelt storytelling heralding from East Kent.

The trio brings together Hannah Ellerby (vocals, violin, oboe and ukulele), Rachel Lowrie (vocals, guitar, ukulele and clarinet), and Vicky Price (vocals, French horn, accordion) – and their sound tells of influences from folk, blues, pop, classical and even early music.

Expect to be taken on a journey through dark folk tales, bittersweet love stories and reveries on nature, all with lashings of vocal harmonies and unique instrumentation.

In support will be a short mid-evening set from Ian Petrie, a singer-songwriter & guitarist who has clocked up 60 distinguished years playing around Kent & the South East Folk Circuit with a current repertoire comprising of his own songs, as well as many songs he has grown to love, always highly entertaining & veering wildly between tragedy & comedy.

From 7.30 pm until 8.10 pm, we’re open to lively floor spots. We welcome singers, musicians, poets, and spoken word artists. Please come early if you’d like to do a turn.

The guests are due to play the 1st of their 2 sets at 8.15.

Payment for the guests will be by hat collection in CASH. The suggested minimum contribution is £8 but please give a bit more if you can afford it.

The club premises and CAMRA award-winning bar will be open on the day from 5.30pm. Entry is free to OLC members with CARD payments only and £1 for non-members