Jim Moray to Perform at Caroline Street Social Club
April 13, 2026English folk musician Jim Moray brings innovative folk music to Saltaire
Jim Moray, a prominent figure in the English Folk Revival, is scheduled to perform at the Caroline Street Social Club in Saltaire on 11 February 2027. The event will run from 7:30pm to 10:00pm, offering an evening of folk music that blends traditional songs with modern production techniques.
About Jim Moray
Jim Moray is an English folk musician, singer, and producer known for his unique approach to traditional folk music. He first gained attention in the early 2000s for reimagining traditional songs by combining acoustic instruments with electronic production. Over the past 25 years, Moray has become a key figure in the English Folk Revival movement.
His arrangements of traditional songs such as Gilderoy, Horkstow Grange, and Fair Margaret and Sweet William are regarded as modern classics within the genre. His version of the ballad Lord Douglas is particularly noted for its structural clarity and emotional depth, becoming a reference point for fingerstyle guitarists.
Moray is known for his versatility, often playing nearly all the instruments on his recordings as well as handling production, arrangement, and mixing. He also works as a producer for both emerging folk musicians and established artists.
Event Details
- Date: 11 February 2027
- Time: 7:30pm – 10:00pm
- Venue: Caroline Street Social Club, Caroline Street, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3JZ
- Ticket Prices:
- General Admission: £18.00
- TLR Chorus Members: £16.00
- Under 18s and Full-time Students: £9.00
The Caroline Street Social Club is located in Saltaire, a village known for its cultural events and historic significance. Attendees can expect a performance that honours traditional folk music while presenting it through a contemporary lens.
Additional Information
Jim Moray has received acclaim from various sources, including musician Iggy Pop, who described him as a “singer of old ballads,” and Mojo magazine, which called him “a landmark artist for our times.” The Sydney Morning Herald has highlighted Moray as “the most significant musician since Bob Dylan to decide that the folk idiom is the perfect vehicle for his musical adventures and experiments.”
For those interested in attending, tickets are available for purchase in advance. Further details about the venue and directions can be found through local event listings.
