M. G. Boulter headlining at Bishop’s Stortford Acoustic Club on Thursday February 15

Acclaimed singer-songwriter M. G. Boulter is headlining at Bishop’s Stortford Acoustic Club on Thursday February 15.

The Essex-based musician, who has received rave reviews in the national press, will top the bill at South Mill Arts with support from Pat Crilly and several two-song floorspot acts.

Boulter’s songwriting has been described as “gorgeous, in a word” by Uncut and “highly recommended” by the Independent on Sunday.

His songs create vignettes of ordinary life and seaside communities. This writing is no better shown than on his 2021 album Clifftown, a themed album based on his personal experiences and the wider hidden histories of his hometown, Southend-on-Sea.

His second full-length album, With Wolves the Lamb Will Lie, was listed as one of the best folk albums of 2016 by the Daily Telegraph.

He has been a member of Blue Rose Code, Emily Portman’s Coracle Band and The Lucky Strikes and was a touring member of US groups The Duke and the King and the Simone Felice Group.

Doors open at 7.30pm and music starts at 8pm. Entry is £7. Book in advance at southmillarts.co.uk to ensure a seat. There will be the option to pay £7, cash or card, on the door on the night.