Cathy Beech + Barry Williams + Watermelon Chronicles

This Wednesday, April 16th, at 8.30 PM, we invite you to Albert’s Shed for an inspiring night of original music, featuring three incredible acts that embody the spirit of artistry and the power of songwriting.

Get ready to be captivated by Cathy Beech, whose bold and beautiful melodies, inspired by icons like Eva Cassidy and Karen Carpenter, will resonate deeply in your heart. Feel the catchy acoustic vibes of Barry Williams, whose infectious tunes will draw you in and who’s influences he lists include the rich musical tapestry of the Manic Street Preachers, Frank Turner and Kacey Musgraves. And brace yourself for the Watermelon Chronicles, a dynamic rock band shifting gears to share their own original tracks influenced by legends like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Pearl Jam.

Best of all, entry is free, so come and celebrate this magical fusion of talent and passion—where every note tells a story and every performance is a journey!

CATHY BEECH
Cathy is a true entertainer with bold and beautiful songs inspired by the likes of Eva Cassidy, Karen Carpenter, Dolly Parton, Janis Joplin and many grassroots singer-songwriters from around Shropshire.

Check out Cathy’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/cathybeechsinger
https://www.cathybeech.co.uk/

BARRY WILLIAMS
Barry Williams is a Shrewsbury-based singer-songwriter originally hailing from Welshpool, Mid Wales. He released his debut solo album ‘Open Book’ earlier this year and has had several tracks played on BBC Introducing Shropshire, amongst other stations.
Barry’s influences include Manic Street Preachers, Kacey Musgraves, Frank Turner, Jimmy Eat World, Taylor Swift, Max Boyce, Tom McRae, Sturgill Simpson and Miranda Lambert.

As well as performing songs from his recent album, Barry will be playing some new material mixed with his usual colourful explanations behind the songs.
You can find him on Facebook and YouTube at ‘Barry Williams Music’ and can listen to his new album online on a variety of streaming platforms such as Spotify and Amazon Music.

WATERMELON CHRONICLES
The band formed in 2021 and feature three highly experienced players with a frightening number of years of gigging experience between them. Although well known in the area as a covers band with tunes from the likes of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Pearl Jam, the band have quietly (well, perhaps not ‘quietly’) been introducing their original material into their set. This evening’s Songwriters Showcase will mark the second time the band have played an evening of exclusively original material.
Paul Atwell (lead vocals, bass, keyboards)
Joe Butler (guitar)
Del Jones (drums, vocals)