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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 14h

It was fantastic to play a slot at The Prince Albert, Brighton to celebrate Brighthelmstone Promotions 15 year anniversary! Plus brilliant @hanschew and The Gasoline Gypsies , from USA, and @ginalarnermusic

Next gig HURSTfolk on Friday 7th Nov at Hurst Works, High St, Hurstpierpoint 9.20pm

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 3d

Next gig: HURSTfolk Festival
Fri 7th Nov 2025 9.20pm
Hurst Works, High St, Hurstpierpoint
(trio: Ian, Sonny, Dave)
Tickets: £5 hurstfolk.org

Here's a recent clip of us playing 'Wildflowers' (original) at The Neptune, Hove.

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 6d

We are playing HURSTfolk soon!

“classic, timeless songwriting from an artist whose songs have a richness and warmth running through their catchy melodic flow.” Americana UK

Fri 7th Nov 2025 (9.20pm) HURSTfolk Festival
(trio: Ian - 12 string, Dave - bass, Sonny - keys)

Tickets: hurstfolk.org

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 8d

'20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute' is a new song coming out on 14th Nov. Here's Dave Coomber and I playing it at Revolution Records

Sonny Crowe will be joining us on keys, when we perform it at Hurstfolk Festival on Fri 7th Nov 9.20pm at Hurst Works, Hurstpierpoint.

Tickets £5 from hurstfolk.org 🌳

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 14d

This Sunday, 26th Oct 2025 4pm, at The Neptune, Hove.

Full band:
James Chapman - drums
Sonny Crowe - keys, lead guitar, bvs
Dave Coomber- bass, bvs
Ian Roland - guitar, vocals

Roots-Pop, Modern-Vintage

"classic, timeless songwriting.” Americana UK

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 17d

New single out on 14th Nov 2025 called '20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute'.

We will be playing it at our Sunday Session at The Neptune, Hove on Sun 26th Oct from 4pm (jug)

And Fri 7th Nov 2025, 9.20pm, we will be at HURSTfolk Festival, Hurst Works, Hurstpierpoint, as a trio. Tickets £5 hurstfolk.org

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 21d

Very excited about playing as a full band soon with James Chapman (drums), Sonny Crowe (keys, lead guitar) and Dave Coomber (bass) joining me at The Neptune, Hove on Sun 26th Oct 4pm

Then Fri 7th Nov 2025, 9.20pm, at HURSTfolk Festival, Hurst Works, Hurstpierpoint, as a trio. Tix £5 hurstfolk.org

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · 27d

At Brickworks Taproom this Saturday 11th Oct 2025, 7.30pm. 55 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill

Dave Coomber (bass) and I (guitars) will be duo-ing at this fantastic Craft Beer Taproom on Saturday evening. Gourmet & Chill delicious food as well. 🍻 🥙 🍺

@thebrickworkstaproom

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Oct 6

HURSTfolk is happening soon! I will be playing a slot as part of the mini concerts on Fri 7th Nov 2025 (stage time 9.20pm) at Hurst Works, 36 High St, Hurstpierpoint.
Dave Coomber and Sonny Crowe join me for a mix of original modern vintage songs.

Tickets £5 from www.musicglue.com/hurstfolk-1/...

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Oct 1

We will be taking up residency at The Hop Tub in the High Street, Hurstpierpoint, this Sunday, 5th Oct 2025 from 3pm, for another Sunday Session.

We will be playing this song, 'Lodestone', about the local church bells, as well as other original Roots Pop/Modern Vintage...

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 26

We are all over Horsham tomorrow and there's only a 3% chance of rain...🌞🎵

Sat 27th Sept 2025 (12 noon) Sussex Sounds – West Street Stage, Horsham (solo)

Sat 27th Sept 2025 (2.30pm) Sussex Sounds – Carfax Bandstand, Horsham (trio with Dave Coomber on bass, Sonny Crowe on keys)

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 25

Today we are at The Francisco Lounge in Haywards Heath for a showcase Iris Events.

Thurs 25th Sept 2025 (from 7pm) Showcase Sessions – Francisco Lounge, 92 South Rd, Haywards Heath

#haywardsheath
#livemusic
#franciscolounge

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 24

'Some Way Of Life' on the Verda House Boat in Shoreham. Hear it live:

Thurs 25th Sept (7pm) Showcase Sessions – Francisco Lounge, South Rd, Haywards Heath

Sat 27th Sept (12 noon) Sussex Sounds – West Street Stage, Horsham (solo)

Sat 27th Sept (2.30pm) Sussex Sounds – Carfax Bandstand, Horsham

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 19

This Sunday 21st Sept from 14.45 we are back at the HopTub in the High Street, Hurstpierpoint with modern vintage roots pop...Come and have a Craft Beer or two, and superb burgers, with us lilting musically in the background 🎵

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 16

Another of us at Kollab @kollabbysea aboard the Verda House Boat, Shoreham Beach. Outside a gale was storming across the harbour but inside the boat we were afloat with a whole host of magic performances from poets and musicians and even tap dancing.Thank you @katrinaswords for inviting us to play.

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 16

We had a fantastic time playing at Kollab @kollabbysea aboard the very special Verda House Boat in Shoreham Beach on Sunday. Such a wonderful community of poets, musicians and audience.Thank you @katrinaswords for inviting us to play.
#livemusic #shorehambeach #spokenword #verda #kollab #houseboat

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 15

We are really looking forward to Fri 7th Nov HURSTfolk Festival 2025.

Part of a mini concert series for the Festival

Hurst Works, 36 High St, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9RG

🎫 Tickets for each mini concert hurstfolk.org

Venue:
Hurst Works, 36 High St, Hurstpierpoint

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 10

Sonny Crowe (keys, guitar), Dave Coomber (bass) and I (vocals, guitar) will be performing on Sunday 14th Sept (6.45pm doors) at Kollab at Verda House Boat, Shoreham Beach.
There will be poetry, an open mic, music, wonderful times 👏

🐥as🍟 🎫 www.eventbrite.com/e/september-...

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 7

We are really excited to be playing Verda House Boat in Shoreham Beach next Sunday 14th Sept alongside the brilliant @iamnaomiwood and @katrinaswords and open mikers.
🎫
www.eventbrite.com/e/september-...

#kollab #shoreham #Beach #poetry #music #original #houseboat #verda

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Sep 1

Sept gigs coming up...

Sun 14th (1pm) Carats Cafe, Basin Road, Southwick

Sun 14th(6.45pm doors) Kollab at Verda House Boat, Shoreham Beach

Sun 21st (3pm) Hop Tub, Hurstpierpoint

Sat 27th (12 noon) West Street Stage, Horsham (solo)

Sat 27th (3.30pm) Carfax Bandstand, Horsham

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Aug 29

Dave and I went in to Mid Sussex Radio on Thursday this week for a live session on Iain Ridgley's show. Thanks for playing the new single, 'Some Way of Life', Iain. #burgesshill #localradio #midsussex #radiosession

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks, Jim. 😀

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Aug 27

Horsham Festival this weekend...Live music on various stages throughout Horsham...🎪

We will be playing Sun 31st August 2025 (11:45am) Horsham Festival – Market Square Stage, Horsham

#Horsham #Festival #sussexsounds

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Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Aug 23

Sun 24th August 2025, from 3pm, Hop Tub, High St, Hurstpierpoint.
Dave Coomber (bass) and I will be joined by the brilliance of Sonny Crowe on keys, lead guitar.

Original Roots Pop Modern Vintage with a sprinkling of favourite covers. Craft beer. Superb burgers, supremely good veggie option.

Ian Roland @ianrolandmusic.bsky.social · Aug 20

Bank Holiday weekend gigs coming up...

Sat 23rd Aug (afternoon) The Greyhound, Hassocks (event raising money for Hassocks Goes Gold) (solo)

Sunday Sessions 24th Aug (3pm) The Hop Tub, Hurstpierpoint (trio with Dave Coomber, on bass, and introducing Sonny Crowe, on keys and lead guitar)

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