Location: De La Warr Pavilion The De La Warr is pleased to announce a very special performance this February. The uber talented country singer Nanci Griffith will be gracing the Modernist stage as part of a new UK tour this Spring in a show that is sure to sell out fast. This successful and dynamic artist has received many awards including a Grammy for her 1994 album Other Voices, Other Rooms. As well as having solo success, Nanci has dueted with the greats of folk and country including Don McLean and Willie Nelson. Having recorded 18 albums and performed concerts all over the world, it’s safe to say that she’s never looked back. Nanci's new album The Loving Kind finds Nanci at the top of her game as a songwriter, interpreter, and singer. Featuring nine songs written by Griffith and her collaborators, and four well-chosen covers, the album takes its place alongside the consistently acclaimed work of this Grammy Award-winning, genre-defying artist.

Location: The Queens Hall Nanci Griffith’s classic sound - folk/country melodies built around stories that aren’t afraid to tackle big subjects all delivered with the artist’s signature vocal style - returns in full bloom on The Loving Kind, her new album released on Rounder Records. Featuring 13 new songs, The Loving Kind is Nanci’s most politically outspoken release in years and underscores her stature as one of the music world’s most esteemed singer-songwriters. Nanci’s work shows clear comparisons to the women who came before her, such as Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian and Joan Baez. Having recorded 19 albums and performed concerts all over the world, it’s safe to say that she’s never looked back. www.nancigriffith.com

Location: Port Fairy Folk Festival