Annie Dressner

Annie Dressner is a New York-born, Cambridge-based act making indie folk songs, appearing at The Live Room at Caroline Social Club in Saltaire, Shipley, on this visit to the area.

Annie Dressner, born in New York and now based in Cambridge, writes indie folk songs that combine sharp wit, emotional force and strong melodies. Four albums have been released so far, and BBC 6 Music has supported the act, with Marc Riley among those who have championed the 2025 single For the Thrill of It. A performance at AmericanaFest UK 2025, at Oslo in Hackney, drew a full room.

Dressner has toured with Kris Drever and Danny and the Champions of the World, has played shows with Badly Drawn Boy and Bernard Butler, and has appeared at Green Man, Secret Garden Party and Cambridge Folk Festival. The fifth album, due in 2027, was recorded with Peter Bruntnell and includes new songs co-written with Matt Owens and David Ford, with guest contributions from Eric Heywood and members of Bruntnell's band.

The Live Room at Caroline Social Club sits on Caroline Street in Saltaire, Shipley, and mainly hosts concerts, with a focus on pop, rock and indie music. Solo performances are planned around the new album, followed by a full band tour.