Rev Simpkins in concert

Friday 27 February, 7.30 pm
St Andrew’s Church,
11 London Road,
Wickford SS12 0AN

Suffolk-Essex musician, Rev Simpkins, presents an evening of acoustic music of great imagination and charm.

The Rev will perform songs from his acclaimed folk albums such as ‘Big Sea’ and ‘Saltings’, together with songs from his band album ‘Pissabed Prophet’.

The gig will also feature songs from the Rev’s most recent album ‘Headwater’, a collection of fever dreams and reflections on awe and delirium, recorded in the aftermath of an extreme reaction to immunotherapy treatment for stage 4 cancer. These songs recreate sounds and visions experienced on the hospital ward.

The Rev’s sweeping melodies, rich harmonies, and fascinating lyrics have won him both a cult following and national acclaim.

This is a rare chance to experience the breadth of the Rev’s work in one evening.

"Bizarre Post-Punk mastery...Ludicrously cool" 8/10 Vive le Rock on ‘Pissabed Prophet’

“Headwater takes us into new ruminative territory with its industrial electronic soundscapes and use of drones and silences to bring us into contemplation.” International Times

Part of ‘Unveiled’, the Friday night arts and performance event at St Andrew’s Church.

No ticket required – donations requested on the night.

See my reviews of Pissabed Prophet and Headwater here and here plus my interview with the Rev for Seen and Unseen here.

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Rev Simpkins - Holy Innocent's Day.