The Rolling Folk
Join us at Ebenezer's Taproom and Battleshop on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, for an unforgettable night of live music, storytelling, and raw energy with Rolling Folk, led by the dynamic Virginia Kettle. Part of the 'Roots at Ebenezer's' concert series, this gig starts at 8 pm and will be live-streamed for fans across the globe. As the heartbeat of the folk band Merry Hell, Virginia Kettle is renowned for her unique voice, lyrical prowess, and vibrant stage presence. Now, she brings her musical talents to Rolling Folk, a new project that's already capturing audiences with its fresh yet rooted folk sound.
Roots at Ebenezer's is a monthly live-streamed concert featuring Americana and roots music from the UK and beyond. Broadcast from our Crewe venue, the monthly show is free to watch online and features a full concert and interview with the guest artists.
Purchase a ticket and you can be part of the studio audience enjoying incredible music from our intimate concert room above the bar. We don't charge booking fees, so the price quoted is the price you pay. If you can't make this gig, you can watch the live-stream for free. The gig is broadcast in full HD with multiple cameras and professionally mixed audio.
Rolling Folk will showcase Kettle's original songwriting and introduce fans to tracks that didn't make it into Merry Hell's setlist but offer the same authenticity and emotional depth. Expect an intimate yet powerful show that includes her latest single, "Trouble"--a live favorite known for its infectious singalong appeal. The track comes straight from Rolling Folk's debut album, East of Elsewhere, and promises to energize the crowd with its rebellious spirit.
Backing Kettle is an outstanding lineup of musicians: multi-instrumentalist Chris Lee, who has made waves with legendary folk acts like Full House and Time Bandits; Mark Wooley, a versatile percussionist and flautist known for his work with Ade Edmondson's Bad Shepherds; and Clare 'Fluff' Smith, a talented fiddle player with roots in British folk history. Virginia's husband and Merry Hell bandmate John Kettle also joins, adding depth to a sound that fans of British folk won't want to miss. Folk North West has hailed Kettle as "the best thing to happen in British folk for years," and this gig is set to showcase just why.
Streaming and download links for the single are available across all major platforms, but nothing compares to hearing it live. Come to Ebenezer's Taproom for an evening of rhythm, melody, and storytelling with Virginia Kettle's Rolling Folk!