Ambient Dream-Folk songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist Chris Cleverley invites fellow Brummie lovers of nature and acoustic music on a meditative journey this May, as part of his magical ‘Nine Vernal Evenings’ UK Tour.
Since the release of his critically acclaimed album ‘Broadcast The Secret Verse’ in 2022 (“Frighteningly brilliant works” Daily Star), Cleverley has been steadily growing his reputation as a cutting-edge songwriter and fingerstyle guitar master, with appearances at top UK acoustic events like Cambridge Folk Festival and the English Folk Expo, twice earning him FATEA Magazine’s ‘Male Artist of the Year’ award.
As the wheel of the year spins round, he embarks on a mystical, musical journey across the UK, taking him from the lush, verdant awakening at Beltane, through to the honeysuckle mysticism of Midsummer.
“It’s my mission with these nine special evenings to try and soothe the frayed edges of this fractured modern world, with all its overload & overstimulation that we all feel. I welcome audiences to find some calm within it; to centre ourselves, and restore our grounding together. With a shared love of nature, soothing ambient sound and the power of the breath, it’s my hope we can tap into a brief but powerful window of balance.”
Taking place in the heart of Kings Heath’s iconic park, audiences can enjoy this serene and verdant sanctuary, nestled within Birmingham’s urban frenzy. A rare chance to soak in some meditative music, before a mid-concert opportunity to explore the magical surroundings of lush floral displays and mystical woodland walkways on this warm late-Spring evening.
With replenishing calm and warm humour, this performance occupies the space between concert and yoga nidra meditation. As restorative as the floral aromas of the ancient bluebell wood, Cleverley pledges to leave audiences feeling that little bit more wholesome than when they arrived.