Stray Birds

£12 advance online£14 on the door£8 NUS and under 16sA co-promotion by Blue House Music and Maverick FestivalOn tour in UK in October, including a London Bush Hall show. The Stray Birds have been creating a huge impact since releasing their latest album 'Magic Fire' in August.This is the band that stole the show at Cambridge Folk Festival last year and was widely regarded as event favourites.Reporting for Sky Arts, BBC presenter Mark Radcliffe, said: "You're gonna love them!" and he was right - they did.The new album, as predicted by many, is winning them even more media attention."It's sheer effervescence that makes Magic Fire a singular sensation, one destined to make The Stray Birds the break out band of the year," says staff writer Lee Zimmerman, reviewing the new album for No Depression magazine."Magic Fire - flaming brilliant!" writes Mike Davies and Folk Radio UK:"Something really special" - The Daily Express"Will blast their music to a wider audience" - Acoustic magazine"Outstanding third album from one of the best bands out there" - AmericanaUKEssex-born Tom Parkes is a highly observant wit combined with a tuneful troubadour. His highly original material reflects his take on life and all of its, and his, eccentricities, all with an Americana beat.