James Walsh & Ben Ottewell

A shared evening in Leeds with James Walsh, lead singer of Starsailor and a solo artist, and Ben Ottewell, founding member of Gomez, at The Old Woollen.

James Walsh first came to wide attention as lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the indie rock band Starsailor, whose records reached multi-platinum sales. Songs such as Good Souls and Alcoholic are associated with that band. Since then he has also built a solo career, releasing the albums Turning Point (2014), Tiger on the Bridge (2019) and Small Illusions (2021).

Ben Ottewell is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, and a founding member of the British band Gomez. His deep baritone voice and blues-inspired guitar playing have been central to the group's sound.

The Old Woollen, the Leeds venue hosting the evening, puts on concerts and shows. Both artists are billed to perform side by side on the same night, so the bill brings together two singers with long-running careers in British rock and indie music.