Ceri James + Tich + Manon

A brilliant night of music from three talented singer-songwriters!

Ceri James was born in London but was raised in SW Wales and he's a fluent Welsh speaker. He's featured on the London circuit and beyond to as far as West Hollywood for more than 27 years. Starting out in bands such as Atomic Central, Zen and Tuesday Heartbreak he's now an established singer/songwriter who's released 10 studio albums 3 EPs and 22 singles. In the past he's supported artists/bands such as Glenn Tilbrook, Art Brut, Songdog, Rattlesnake Annie and Tom Hingley (Inspirals) to name a few. Ceri's primary influences are blues/alt country and folk/rock these days. He's received radio play on Frank Hennessy's Celtic Heartbeat BBC Radio Wales, Recordiau Rhys Mwyn BBC Radio Cymru, BBC 6 Music and Blues & Roots Radio plus many more to boot. " Still grafting and producing disarmingly well-crafted paeans and minor anthems, James has honed his talent on every release." Monolith Cocktail

Radio play on BBC Radio Wales (Frank Hennessy Celtic Heartbeat Show), BBC 6 Music, Blues and Roots Radio FM, Roots And Fusion Pure FM, BBC Radio Cymru Rhys Mwyn, Tin Can Review Resonance, Rock Radio, Readifolk Radio Show, Deal Radio, Norfolk Radio, and many more

Ian "Tich" Thomas is an accomplished acoustic singer, guitarist, and Welsh learner from Swansea, , who has been performing live for over 40 years. Known for his versatile folk and rock repertoire, he regularly performs across local venues, festivals, and Welsh cultural events.

He performs as an acoustic troubadour with a vast catalogue of music that accommodates audience requests. His sets primarily lean into:

• Classic Folk & Rock Icons: Covers of Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, Neil Young, and Donovan.

• Welsh Language Music: A passionate Welsh learner, he won the open solo competition at the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd with a performance of Cân Walter by legendary Welsh singer-songwriter Meic Stevens.

• Obscure & Modern Writers: Balancing well-known 1960s pop tracks with lesser-known independent artists.

Current Projects

• Meic Agored: Following his Eisteddfod win, he formed this prominent tribute band alongside top Swansea musicians—including Kate Ronconi, Danny Kilbride, and Huw Rees—to celebrate the music of Meic Stevens. They frequently headline cultural venues

• Past Touring: Over his multi-decade career, he has toured Europe, played major UK festivals including Glastonbury, and featured across television and radio broadcasts.

Manon wrote her first song at the age of 15. Her debut single, Amryliw, was released in 2025 with the support of Menter Iaith Abertawe. You may have seen her performing at events across Swansea, including Gŵyl Tawe, Croeso, and Amplitude, as well as at local venues such as The Bunkhouse and Down By Here.

With her Welsh and French upbringing, Manon draws inspiration from both cultures. She writes most of her songs in Welsh but also creates music in English and French. She is passionate about promoting the Welsh language, particularly in Swansea. Manon regularly attends Future Blood in Swansea in Down by here, where she continues to develop her craft and grow as an artist. She hopes to release more music in the near future.