The Wellermen

The Wellermen, a transatlantic folk group working across blues, country and folk, bring their live show to Union Chapel in London, with Ferester also on the bill. The evening is a concert in a former religious building in Islington.

The Wellermen are a transatlantic folk group whose music draws on blues, country and folk. Their harmonies rest on a dual bass foundation, and they reshape traditional sea shanties in a contemporary style. The group came to wider attention in 2021 through viral performances that gave rise to the "Wellerman" phenomenon, and have since developed into a touring live act.

Their EP 1778 marked a step in that development, and a US tour followed that added to their following on both sides of the Atlantic. Blending East Coast American folk with British musicianship and theatrical energy on stage, the band have built an international audience. Their third studio album is their first made entirely of original songs, and Irish dates and a return US tour are scheduled, ahead of a planned first worldwide tour.

Ferester also appears on the bill. The concert takes place at Union Chapel, a religious building on Compton Terrace in London N1, and suits listeners interested in harmony-led songwriting and storytelling in folk music.