Forest Folk and Roots fans are in for a treat next week, when Stables return to its stage.
Formed in January 2016 as a side project to their other musical outings, Matthew (Keston Cobblers Club) and Dan’s debut album 'Beyond Brushes' was released to critical acclaim just nine months later in August 2016. It quickly found its way to the ears of influential fans - and was championed by the likes of BBC's Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson, establishing them on the circuit, and giving them a growing fan base.
Stables put emphasis on 'energy' when playing live; switching instruments and producing the sound of a full band, with big harmonies and varied styles – alt-folk at its very best with a sound some say, reminiscent at times of Paul Simon.
Their second album, 'Reverie', was released last February with a launch at St Pancras Old Church.
Matthew called it an 'almost break up album' that he wrote whilst in a 'period of relationship unrest, which resolved during the process'.
"This is the album we always wanted to release when we first imagined Stables. We love our debut, but this feels like the sound we always set out to produce," he said.
The duo have toured extensively both in the UK and Europe taking in small clubs and festivals along the way.
Support will come from Cambridgeshire acoustic artist Luke James Williams at next Friday's (February 22) show. which is being hosted at the usual venue, The College Arms in Cranfield.
Advance tickets are £10 (£5 for students) and are available direct from The College Arms Bar or online here
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