Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th September 2023
![John Ward Trio - Deepdale Festival | 21st to 24th September 2023 - <p>'... magnificent songs ... this man and his excellent band are one of the UK music
scene's best kept secrets' - Stephen Foster, BBC Radio Suffolk</p>
<p>'A singer-songwriter and guitarist to watch out for' - The Times</p>
<p>'John appears to be playing everywhere in 2019 so an added bonus will be the
chance of catching this album [Life Drawing] performed live. Thoroughly
recommended.' - Paul Jackson, Fatea</p>
<p>Based in East Anglia, on the most easterly point of the British Isles,
singer, musician and writer, John Ward, has established himself as a prolific
and formidable songwriter on the folk, roots and acoustic music scene and has 8
critically-acclaimed CDs and published books to his credit. John writes in a
variety of styles, and has been commissioned to write songs and music for
various projects, but his heart is in folk and roots music.</p>
<p>Performing an eclectic mix of music, John tours extensively across the UK and
beyond, most often with his Trio and sometimes solo. He is a fine musician,
specialising in acoustic guitar, bass guitar, harmonica and bodhran.</p>](../../../eventphotos/john-ward-trio-deepdale-festival-2023.jpg "John Ward Trio - Deepdale Festival | 21st to 24th September 2023")
Friday - Orchard
'... magnificent songs ... this man and his excellent band are one of the UK music scene's best kept secrets' - Stephen Foster, BBC Radio Suffolk
'A singer-songwriter and guitarist to watch out for' - The Times
'John appears to be playing everywhere in 2019 so an added bonus will be the chance of catching this album [Life Drawing] performed live. Thoroughly recommended.' - Paul Jackson, Fatea
Based in East Anglia, on the most easterly point of the British Isles, singer, musician and writer, John Ward, has established himself as a prolific and formidable songwriter on the folk, roots and acoustic music scene and has 8 critically-acclaimed CDs and published books to his credit. John writes in a variety of styles, and has been commissioned to write songs and music for various projects, but his heart is in folk and roots music.
Performing an eclectic mix of music, John tours extensively across the UK and beyond, most often with his Trio and sometimes solo. He is a fine musician, specialising in acoustic guitar, bass guitar, harmonica and bodhran.
This was the programme for Deepdale Festival 2023, our 6th annual festival. We had a fabulous weekend, with an amazing range of musical talent including national and local bands.
To see photos of Deepdale Festival 2023, please see our Facebook photo album: www.facebook.com/media/
As a pre cursor to the main festival, for those staying on
Thursday night, we have a very special evening session in the
Brick Barn. Not to be missed!
The Secret Helicopters - Matt Watson
Want to hear the acts who are performing at Deepdale Festival 2023 ... Then please have a listen to our Spotify Playlist
Our Jason has been chatting with some of the artists performing at Deepdale Festival 2024.
So much music on Friday, starting late morning - Prepare yourself for the weekend of music ahead.
There will be Live Music on the Brick Barn Stage
& Orchard Stage from about 12noon till about 10.30pm
There will be Live Music on the Brick Barn Stage & Orchard Stage
from about 11.30am till about 10.30pm.
There will be Live Music on the Brick Barn Stage &
Orchard Stage from 11am till late evening.
Brian Stone & The Masters of None
