BSW PRESENTS
SEAN TAYLOR
Wednesday 23rd September
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£17
At the heart of Sean Taylor's music is a desire to turn the world into a song. His songs are of love, desire, heartbreak and social commentary. ‘SeanTaylor must be one of the best songwriters around’ (Blues Matters).
Sean is an international touring troubadour. He has been nominated as UK blues acoustic artist of the year for the last four years running. His songs are best described as roots; influenced by blues, Americana, jazz, spoken word and folk music. As well as a prolific songwriter he is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, guitarist, pianist, and harmonica player.
Sean gives everything to each of his live performances. Touring all over the world he is one of the hardest working artists around. Sean’s performances have included Glastonbury (acoustic stage), Cambridge Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival (Aus), Ramblin Roots Festival (NL) Avignon Blues Festival (FR), Harvest Time Blues Festival (IRL), Blue Balls Festival (CH) and many other global events.
He has opened for Robert Cray, John Fogerty, John Mayall, Neville Brothers, Tony Joe White, Band Of Horses, Richard Thompson, Eric Bibb and many other legends.
Check him out - Eric Bibb
“A fine young musician, songwriter and great geezer. I have nothing but admiration for the dedication to his craft' - Danny Thompson
LINKS:http://www.seantaylorsongs.com/https://www.facebook.com/seantaylorsongshttps://www.instagram.com/seantaylorsongs/https://www.youtube.com/user/SeanTaylorsongsNew Album, First Light:https://open.spotify.com/album/6cvbg3sJ8rFEiKszP5UIMB
SARAH YEO - THE CIRCLES OF THE GRAIN
Wednesday 21st October
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£15
UK solo artist Sarah Yeo is back with her new Album entitled “The Circles Of The Grain” This record is the sixth release for this stalwart performer on the British music scene, with her 2024 album “the Wisdom Of The Wind” receiving high acclaim from audiences and press alike. “A gloriously tuneful, thought provoking gem of an album” **** RnR magazine.
This 13 track album has a more stripped down sound from the last, and Sarah's “multi faceted” songwriting and subtle guitar playing are the perfect vehicle for Sarah's incredible “Honeyed vocal” to shine.
The album is once again produced by George Arnold at Rapunzel Studios and their collective vision of ‘Atmospheric acoustic’ has very much delivered to spine tingling effect. The title was track inspired by watching her cousin carving wood out in New York last year, and Sarah realised that woodworking is very much like songwriting, “you just keep chipping away until the song is formed”.
The rest of the tracks are all in some way connected to the theme of the circle of life..with each track drenched in emotion and inspired by both personal experiences and thoughts and the lives of others around her.
Sarah's career so far has taken her to many amazing venues in the UK and USA including the Birmingham Symphony Hall. Blackpool Winter Gardens, and she's recently shared stages with the likes of Roswell, Sam Kelly, Kezia Gill, The Wandering Hearts & Ward Thomas, and performed a pre show for the UK 2023 Bonnie Raitt tour. Her music has led her to recently being placed as a finalist in the International and UK songwriting competitions, which is judged by major worldwide artists, and over the years gained many local and national radio plays and interviews.
Sarah's delivery in a live setting must be heard, possessing a voice as “smooth as chocolate” that leaves audiences spellbound.
On the ‘Circles’ tour you will hear these new tracks alongside some of Sarah's existing catalogue of beautiful music.
The Circles Of The Grain Album is released 4th Sept 2026
The tour starts in Totnes, Devon 11th September.
“Great Voice!” SHOW OF HANDS
“Beautiful” EDWINA HAYES
Beautifully atmospheric Folk” BBC RADIO
“Sarah is my favourite Singer” Late Jim Marshall - Marshall AMPs
“Plenty to Tickle the Ear”
Maverick Magazine 4 stars
“Sarah Is a rare talent, a masterclass in songwriting and connection”
LOUD MASTERING
ROWAN STUART
Wednesday 1st July
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£16
Originally from South Africa and now based in Devon, Rowan Stuart creates atmospheric alternative music that blends soulful, expressive vocals, rhythmic guitar work, organic-electronic grooves, and cinematic atmosphere.
His songs move between intimacy and expansiveness, where earthy rhythm meets ethereal atmosphere — exploring themes of distance, belonging, imagination, melancholy, and quiet hope.
Performing with Exeter-based musicians Mattie James on bass guitar and Mitch Pike on percussion, Rowan’s live shows build from reflective stillness into immersive emotional release, creating an experience that feels intimate, atmospheric, and deeply human.
Rather than offering escape, his music finds moments of beauty, movement, and connection within the tension of real life.
Artist Links
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Vh3ok1AQZa05LZInly68a?si=dezD30gpTpGb5lZmZNVhUg
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/rowanstuartvideo
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/rowanstuartmusic
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/rowanstuartmusic
WEBSITE: www.rowanstuart.com
PAUL OXLEY FEATURING CRAIG AND BEN MILVERTON
Wednesday 12th August
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£16
“After a long career in Finland with many number one records, TV performances and sold out gigs, Anglo/Finnish/US band ‘Paul Oxley’s Unit’, called it a day with a final tour to capacity crowds after 40 years on the road. Their lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Paul Oxley (originally from Manchester), moved back to the UK and is now performing a more intimate, acoustic set, from his vast repertoire of songs and stories, for audiences in his home country. Don’t miss the chance to see this veteran songwriter perform unplugged - almost.” New album ‘Phoenix’ Out 12th June.
Ben Milverton, son of Craig Milverton, is an Astonishing guitarist based in Devon. He’s played in The Milvertones Craigs family Band at many of the Top UK Jazz Venues and performed with his Dad in San Diego . He’s also a member of Legendary Mississippi Blues man Johnny Mars Band .Top guitarists including Nigel Price , Mike Outram and Dominic Ashworth have raved about his playing and when he was 16 Nigel Price said “ If he gets into Jazz we’ll all have to retire ! “ Now he has doing Jazz concerts in his own right gaining serious acclaim .
Craig Milverton is one of Britain’s finest Jazz Pianists recognised in 2010 by winning Best Jazz Pianist in the British Jazz Awards. “An extravagantly gifted pianist with an unrivalled sense of swing" Jazz CD of the Month, Dave Gelly, The Observer. "The best pianist to come along in Britain in the last two decades, and the nearest to the great Oscar Peterson" Digby Fairweather.