Songwriter, Ian Roland, writes and performs original Roots Pop songs with a Modern Vintage vibe, full of heart-strung orchestration and up-close, life-drenched lyrics. Described as “a Paul Simon, Eddi Reader, Paul Heaton get together at an Elbow gig”, Ian plays live as a solo act and also as a duo, with bassist, Dave Coomber, and as a full band with Sonny Crowe, on keys and lead guitar, and James Chapman, on drums. Ian has supported acts such as Martin Simpson, The Black Feathers, Stick In The Wheel, TV Smith (The Adverts), Robb Johnson, Boo Hewerdine, Robert Vincent, Chris Helme, Joshua Ray Walker, Laura Jane Wilkie, 10cc’s Graham Gouldman.
“classic, timeless songwriting from an artist whose songs have a richness and warmth running through their catchy melodic flow.” Americana UK
“absolutely superb” BBC Radio Kent
“Warm, tender and completely absorbing…” Indiesonics
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