West Ruislip Area Guide

Chris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer. As his fledgling days unfurled, the symbolic sounds of ‘Hunky Dory’, ‘Graceland’ and ‘Ladies of The Canyon’ echoed from the woodchip walls of the South Birmingham terrace where he was raised; quiet and curious, saturnine and shy. Here, the soul of a young artist was shaped. Fast-forward three decades; With five nationally acclaimed records under his belt, and ringing endorsements from The Times, Telegraph and BBC6 Music, 2x FATEA ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Chris Cleverley is described as “One of the most vital voices of his Folk generation” (KLOF) His boundary-shattering ‘Dream-Folk’ songwriting sits on the cutting edge of acoustic music. Exploring powerful, human themes from displaced people to the fragile beauty of our natural world; a captivating voyage of place, landscape, season and self. Herein lies a compendium of songs for the misfits, steeped in love, joy, grief, anxiety and empathy. A true guitar-man, his breathtaking fingerstyle technique dances above lush ambient soundscapes, drawing comparisons ranging from Lo-fi American Greats, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens to UK guitar royalty John Martyn & Nic Jones; a curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of the 90s Pacific Northwest. Whether you like your folk music contemporary or classic, Chris Cleverley has you covered. With replenishing calm and warm humour, this unique one-man live show occupies the space between concert performance and yoga nidra meditation; plunging audiences head first into a revitalising journey that promises to leave them feeling that little bit more wholesome than when they arrived. Hauntingly serene. Effortlessly 21st Century. "Rather Lovely Electro-Folk" - Radcliffe & Maconie - BBC 6 MUSIC "The feel of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens" ★★★★ - Scottish Daily Express "Frighteningly brilliant works" - The Daily Star

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Linde has been described as The Netherlands best folk singer! Although she has plenty of her own material ,she has become particularly renowned for her renditions from the musical catalogue of the late Sandy Denny. She has memorably played that part performing with Fairport Convention. Linde Nijland has given Sandy Denny's music the respect it deserves, and made a lovely and fresh record that shows off her beautiful voice as well as her good taste. - Joe Boyd Tom McConville, 'the Newcastle Fiddle Player' is one of the leading fiddlers of the British Isles, combining stunning technique, great expressiveness, and styles ranging from jazz, country, rock and more. "When my schoolmates had boy bands on their Walkmans, I was listening to Tom McConville" - Kate Rusby "One of the greatest violinists I've ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music" - Seth Lakeman

Ickenham Festival Summer Concert 2026 Saturday 13th June 2026 at Glebe School (Sussex Road, Ickenham). Entry from 7:15pm for a 7:45pm start. The fantastic, 'Buzz Lightweights' are back! They performed for us before at numerous Summer Concerts and were much loved by you all (and us!) We will end the evening with a live Fireworks display to a selection of well known and popular songs for you to sing and dance along to! This is a great evening that is suitable for all ages (we just ask no dogs due to the firework and specifically no balls please). We kindly ask that no smoking takes place on the school site. Bring along your own picnics; drinks; blankets; chairs and gazebos! Tickets will NOT be available on the door. So please purchase prior to attending.

Experience a rare cultural fusion as renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Devaki Pandit brings her soul‑stirring artistry to the UK. With her pure, expressive voice and masterful command of timeless ragas, she creates music that moves, uplifts, and captivates. Trained by legendary gurus and celebrated across India for both classical performances and acclaimed film recordings, Devaki Pandit bridges tradition and modern sensibility with remarkable elegance. This special evening celebrates a shared love of melody, heritage, and live performance—a unique chance for UK audiences to witness one of India’s most respected musical voices.

Starlight is very proud to present the hit Queen musical We Will Rock You. Being one of the biggest bands of all time, and featuring over 20 of their songs, this promises to be great fun. With its well-known songs, upbeat and comic story by Ben Elton, We Will Rock You has become a cult classic. Running on Wednesday 20th - Friday 22nd May 2026 Winston Churchill Theatre, Ruislip