Taha Kagzi presents Backyard Session, an evening of intimate acoustic music, hosted at The Common Press Bookshop. Bringing together a lineup of emerging indie and folk artists, the night promises stripped back performances and a warm, relaxed atmosphere: the perfect vibe to relieve the Monday blues.
Doors at 7pm, Music at 7:30pm
RUNNING ORDER
7:30 pm - Cass Begg
8:00 pm - Frankie James
8:30 pm - BREAK (15 mins)
8:45 pm - Amir Kahana
9:15 pm - James Józef
9:45 pm - END/Pack-up
ARTIST INFO
Frankie James
Frankie James is a singer-songwriter and producer from London. Their songs are a delicate blend of folk acoustic guitar-based music and the ambient sounds of the world they collect using a handheld recorder - perfect for fans of Bon Iver, Elliot Smith and Sufjan Stevens.
Amir Kahana
Amir Kahana is a London-based folk songwriter, guitarist, and producer. Drawing influence from artists such as Nick Drake, John Martyn, and Joni Mitchell, he writes intimate acoustic songs with a focus on earnest lyricism.
Cass Begg
Cass Begg is a London-based singer-songwriter, fusing her jazz-student roots with a love for intimate folk-derived writing. She came to music through Joni Mitchell, Madison Cunningham, and Lizzy McAlpine, developing an obsession with poetic lyricism. She aims to create a cosy environment with honest storytelling, warm soundscapes, and little emotional journeys.
James Józef
Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and alternative-folk artist, James Józef weaves intimate, lyrically rich songs that explore vulnerability and introspection. Influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, and Blake Mills, his sound is both timeless and contemporary, built on poetic songwriting and delicate arrangements. Recently attracting the attention of Sony Music Publishing and Decca, Józef is a name to watch for fans of emotionally resonant, genre-crossing folk.