Spafford Campbell

Spafford Campbell is a duo whose folk roots extend into jazz, post-rock and chamber classical music. This London concert at the Southbank Centre presents the pair's music.

Spafford Campbell is a duo who met as teenagers while playing traditional music, and began performing live in 2018. Their songs grew out of improvised writing sessions, in which the two musicians developed a close musical dialogue.

Their latest album, Tomorrow Held, contains eight largely instrumental tracks. Its sound draws on jazz, post-rock and chamber classical music alongside the folk tradition. The record was inspired by Talk Talk's 1988 album Spirit of Eden, and its textures include effects pedals, ambient cassette loops, electric guitar and electronically processed fiddle, with a sense of transcendence that the material compares to Bon Iver.

The concert takes place at the Southbank Centre, a London venue that hosts concerts and shows. The evening will suit listeners drawn to folk-rooted music that moves towards jazz and experimental forms.