FOLK AT YALM
presents Jackie Oates

Date: Monday 2nd June
Time: Doors 6pm-10pm | Music 7:30pm onwards
Tickets: £12

FOLK AT YALM presents Jackie Oates

Don’t miss an exclusive evening with JACKIE OATES, as she takes the stage at Yalm Food Hall as part of the monthly FOLK AT YALM event series.

Winner of two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and a treasure of English contemporary folk, Jackie Oates is a singer, fiddler, and songwriter celebrated for her exquisite vocals and expressive fiddle style.

Jackie's live performances are a blend of beauty and emotion, enchanting audiences with her heartfelt interpretations. She breathes new life into traditional folk gems while captivating with her own songs, which eloquently capture the essence of human experience. Known for her unexpected covers, such as her standout version of The Longpigs' On and On (praised by The Guardian) and her rendition of The Cure's Untitled (featured on Iggy Pop’s BBC Radio 6 Confidential Show), Jackie continually surprises and delights.

Her 8th solo album, Gracious Wings, has garnered glowing reviews from The Guardian, Songlines, and many others, cementing her place as one of folk's brightest talents. Whether through her commissions or collaborations, Jackie constantly seeks new artistic corners to explore, showcasing her unique voice and musicianship.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Jackie’s soaring vocals—sweet and melancholic, unlike any other. 

"There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice that is like no other." Songlines

"One of folk's brightest talents....Her lovely take on The Longpigs’ On and On should get the John Lewis Xmas ad team on the phone pronto." The Guardian

"Another assured & enthralling collection from one of the undoubted talents of the contemporary folk music world."
Klofmag

"Impressive and then some." Get Ready to Rock

"The soaring purity of Oates’ vocals washes through the songs leaving them like clean streets after a bout of rain."
The Arts Desk