Those Folk

Charismatic, authentic and thoroughly entertaining, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) are the transpacific-troubadours known as ‘Those Folk.’ Having met in Scotland in 2012, they have since travelled extensively and lived in the pine forest mountains of California. They now hang their travelling hats in Pomona, Queensland.

A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, Those Folk explore sounds from the 1960’s folk revival and contemporary Americana music. Breathtaking vocal harmonies are featured alongside rich instrumental work performed on guitars, mandolin, banjo and accordion. Lawrence & Clare are storytellers who make audience members feel like fast friends. As songwriters they delve into love, hope, belonging, and the human condition. As performers they enthral, enchant, and leave a lasting impression.

2024 saw the band release their ‘Life Inside a Box’ album, tour the UK, and perform headline town hall concerts across the East Coast of Australia. Recent performance highlights include the Woodford Folk Festival, Blue Mountains Music Festival, Yackandandah Folk Festival, Cobargo Folk Festival, Townsville Folk Festival, and The Gympie Music Muster.

Lawrence & Clare have been compared to the likes of Simon & Garfunkel and Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings. Those Folk make not just folk music, but music for all sorts of folk.

Susannah Clegg

Susannah Clegg is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the North West of England. The Road Is Only Miles, her debut EP of original songs inspired by Americana and classic country music, alongside “spine-tingling” renditions of American roots standards, was released on 1st February 2025.

Described by The Rugged Revival as “a standout voice on the UK scene”, her recent work as a solo artist is a powerful combination of impressive vocals, thoughtful lyricism and acoustic guitar, and has been featured on BBC Introducing (Lancashire & Cumbria), Somethin’ Country UK, The British Country Show, UK Country Radio, The International Americana Music Show and Beyond Radio. Taking inspiration from the likes of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Townes van Zandt as well as contemporary artists such as Willie Watson, Sierra Ferrell and Gillian Welch, she has performed across the UK, producing a timeless sound that takes in country, blues, folk and western swing.

Susannah is also a key member of bluegrass and country string-band The Long Nights, who released their debut album in 2024 and have supported artists such as Karen Jonas, Rod Picott and Jaywalkers