"Proper Soul for the 21st Century" - The Craig Charles House Party Show, BBC Radio 2

"A great soul singer!" - Tony Blackburn, BBC Radio London

“Great songwriting and a beautiful voice” - Robert Elms - BBC Radio London

“An artist on the rise... a considerable talent” - Blues & Soul Magazine

Abi Farrell Live at The Folklore Rooms, Brighton

Come and join soul vocalist and songwriter Abi Farrell and 7-piece band for her second headline show at SJQ (Servant Jazz Quarters) in London.

About Abi Farrell

Abi Farrell was raised in rural Oxfordshire on a soundtrack of vocal powerhouses spanning the likes of Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Candi Staton and Carole King. Named 'an artist on the rise.. a considerable talent' by Blues and Soul Magazine, Abi is known for her effortlessly pure voice and lyrical dexterity, which is equally at home creating moving, introspective ballads as it is high-energy, empowering anthems. Lyrically, her music explores themes of identity, self-esteem, self-worth, empowerment, gender equality, mental health and social mobility. With an appeal that transcends generations, Abi's voice and songwriting explore the experience of navigating the world as a fiercely ambitious young woman from a working-class background.

Abi's music has been consistently embraced by the UK & international soul scene since releasing a string of singles in collaboration with Big AC Records, including 'I Will See You Through', 'Empowered', 'Don't Follow Me' and 'Stepping Out Of Your Shadow', which were produced by Mitch Ayling of The Milk and pressed to limited edition 7" vinyl. Her releases have been championed by Craig Charles on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music, who praised Abi's writing 'proper soul for the 21st century'. 'Don't Follow Me', a social commentary on misogyny, was premiered by Robert Elms on BBC Radio London and subsequently led to Abi performing the track on BBC Radio 4's Loose Ends.

Though Abi has been captivating live audiences since her teenage years, she has recently opened stages for Izo Fitzroy, Dee C Lee and Stone Foundation, has headlined the BBC Introducing stage at Oxfordshire's The Big Feastival, and has performed at venues such as Pizza Express Jazz Club, Pizza Express Live Holborn, The 100 Club, The Cavern Club Liverpool, Servant Jazz Quarters, Colours Hoxton, Oslo Hackney, and The Louisiana, Bristol.

In addition to her own artistry, Abi has performed backing vocals for many of her peers: Nick Corbin, Emma Noble, Carmy Love, The Milk, PM Warson, Denver Cuss and James Bone, and continues to lend her voice to music she loves.

This show will mark Abi's second ever headline show at Servant Jazz Quarters (SJQ) and will be the last show of her 3-date summer mini-tour which is going to Oxford, Brighton and London. It will celebrate the arrival of her brand new single '47 Days' and further new music due to arrive this summer.

About the Venue - SJQ (Servant Jazz Quarters)

SJQ has been operating as an independent grassroots music venue since February 2011, and has since established itself as one of the capital’s most highly respected small venues and a well loved and valued haven for the local East-London community. As one of the first music venues in the area, it has been instrumental in making Dalston a key UK destination for music-audiences, becoming known as a central London hub which nurtures & promotes both local, national and international artists.

SJQ is a community-focused venue and takes pride in providing a safe, friendly and bespoke space for artists and audience alike. It has become a popular industry choice for a wide range of emerging talent as well as established artists, offering independent promoters and artists a space to experiment and connect with their audiences in an intimate setting. Its unique, open and diverse music policy is reflected in its programme, which ranges from pop, rock, folk and jazz to electronica, rnb and hip hop.

Abi Farrell Live at Servant Jazz Quarters