Izzie Yardley

Folklore Sessions Presents:
Izzie Yardley + Joel June
£8adv | £10otd

Rooted in British songwriting traditions of the 60s/70s coffee house scene, Izzie Yardley tells stories woven into musically exciting tapestries, nodding to a childhood spent listening to classical, jazz, Nick Drake, Kate Bush. Live this becomes a performance that is bold, colourful and powerfully honest.

She is on tour to celebrate the release of her publicly-funded debut EP
Imposter, released this June with Karousel Buried Treasure/AWAL. It was produced by Dom Monks (Big Thief, Billie Marten), featuring Ethan Johns on drums and Nick Pini on bass. The strength of the EP led to support from both Help Musicians and the PRS Women In Music fund; Izzie is currently recording her debut album.

Before recording Izzie spent a few years gigging and honing her skills. Recent shows include festivals like The Great Escape and Black Deer and support for Matt Deighton, Beans on Toast, Supalung (Sam Brookes), Ida Mae, Ocean Colour Scene. Outside of her own music she can be found recording vocals for other artists, including Tom Jones and Freddie & The Scenarios (The Vaccines.)

+ Joel June:
Alt folk meets indie pop, Joely June is a soft gut punch of soaring melodies, gritty slide guitar and ear worm hooks that'll engulf you like a warm hug. Formally known just as Joely, Autumn 2023 marks the start of an exciting new era for this soulful songwriter.

"The care with which the words are chosen are an indication of her strength as a writer...Izzie Yardley is very definitely at the top of her game."
FATEA magazine.

"little vignettes of life with a delightfully Denny-esque voice... she effortlessly makes her guitar sound like a piano too. Brilliant stuff."
Bristol 24