DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM
LIVE AND ACOUSTIC Featuring BAZ from PREDATUR & STEVIE JONES
You might do a double take seeing Doris Brendel and guitarist/producer Lee Dunham in a folk club with just two acoustic guitars. Known for their electric full-band shows in O2 venues and European tours with the likes of Wishbone Ash and Fish (ex-Marillion), this acoustic setup began as a post-COVID stopgap. But what started as a stripped-back plan B has taken on a life of its own. Now firm favourites on the live circuit—especially after winning the HRH Prog Award—Doris and Lee have built a reputation for acoustic sets that blend esoteric, blues-tinged songs with sharp-witted storytelling and a dash of theatrical flair. Tracks like Today I Sold Myself on Ebay and Blue Egg from Another Planet leave a lasting mark, combining ear-worm melodies with unexpected lyrical turns.
Their sixth studio album together, Big Blue Sky, released in April, adding to Doris’s astonishing 20-album catalogue. Once the voice of 90s alt-rockers The Violet Hour, Doris has also collaborated with the likes of Gary Moore, Alvin Lee, Sam Brown and Fish, and was even invited to sing on Pink Floyd’s Great Gig in the Sky tour. While the full-band spectacle will return, for now the unplugged version is making quite a noise.
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BAZ (From Predatur)
Also appearing is local legend Baz, founding member, lead singer and guitarist of long-running rock outfit Predatur—a band with serious Quo energy and a loyal following to match.
A familiar face to the High Wycombe crowd (though it’s been a while), Baz is returning with an acoustic set that may or may not feature some “talented friends”… depending on who answers his calls. Known for his deadpan humour and past antics with band Rude Pratt (think Kate Bush on helium and rocked-up pop songs with questionable lyrics), Baz now describes his solo shows as an attempt to “massacre some of his own songs as well as some obscure favourites.” Expect dry delivery, unexpected gems, and possibly a few surprises. Probably not the helium though. Probably.
STEVIE JONES
Kicking off the evening is the ever-likeable Stevie Jones—an East Midlands troubadour with a knack for crafting songs that linger long after the final chord. With decades of gigging under his belt (from post-punk basslines in the 80s to heartfelt acoustic ballads and festival stages), Stevie brings a rich tapestry of experience to the stage—along with a voice that feels like an old friend.
Expect thoughtful lyrics, a few toe-tappers, and perhaps a few covers. Whether solo or with his acclaimed band The Wildfires, Stevie’s shows are always honest, heartfelt, and quietly powerful. A lovely chap, some great songs – what more do you need?
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