TIM Eriksen, who can be seen at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Wednesday, August 5, is widely regarded as “the best ballad singer of his generation” (BBC Radio). He combines hair-raising vocals with savvy arrangements for fiddle, banjo, guitar and bajo sexto (a Mexican string instrument), transforming American tradition with a “northern roots” Americana sound that embraces old New England murder ballads, “shape-note” gospel and haunting originals alongside Southern Appalachian and Irish songs.

Eriksen’s other notable work has included extensive contributions to Anthony Minghella’s 2004 Oscar-winning film Cold Mountain as well as collaborations ranging from hardcore punk and Bosnian pop to symphony orchestra.

“Among the world’s finest folk practitioners” - The Toronto Star

Tim Eriksen will be in Oscars at Ludlow Assembly Rooms on Wednesday, August 5 at 8pm. To book, call the box office on 01584 878141 or visit ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk