Songwriter, Ian Roland, writes and performs original Roots-Pop-Folk music, full of heart-strung orchestration and up-close, life-drenched lyrics. Based near Brighton, Ian plays live as a solo act and also as a duo, with bassist, Dave Coomber. Recordings often include violin, cello, keys and drums. Ian has supported acts such as Martin Simpson, The Black Feathers, Stick In The Wheel, TV Smith, Robb Johnson, Boo Hewerdine, Robert Vincent, Chris Helme, Joshua Ray Walker, 10cc’s Graham Gouldman.
“absolutely superb” BBC Radio Kent
“captivating, classy and high-quality” HURSTFolk Festival
“Warm, tender and completely absorbing…” Indiesonics
Ian Roland – vocals, guitars
Dave Coomber – bass
Simon Yapp – vocals, violin
Jade Woodhouse – vocals, cello
Nick Van Vlaenderen – drums
Ruby Rose – vocals
Brione Jackson – cello, vocals