Hailing from the oldest settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, The Hackles come to Newbury

Hailing from the oldest settlement west of the Rocky Mountains, Astoria on the big Columbia River in Oregon, The Hackles will be gracing the ACE Space stage on Friday, May 24.

The Hackles first made a big impression in the UK in 2019 when they issued their superb album A Dobritch Did As A Dobritch Should. The Daily Express called it “gorgeous Americana,” while RnR magazine said it was “magnificent”. Folk Radio UK praised the “intelligent, highly melodic song-writing.”

The trio consisting of Kati Claborn, Luke Ydstie and Halli Anderson impress with their sumptuous vocal harmonies and writing which has confirmed them as a major force on the Americana/indie-folk circuit.

They made their UK debut in 2023 with a major UK tour that included an appearance at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections. Reviewing that show for Americana UK, respected writer, Paul Kerr said: “three superb musicians and singers, played a set which was at times almost hypnotic.” Their 2023-released What A Beautiful Thing I Have Made was widely praised and won them a huge amount of radio exposure. AmericanaUK said: “The title says it all!”

Opening the evening will be Helen Wren, a singer/songwriter who in recent months has been impressing ACE Space’s Unplugged (open mic) audience with her powerful voice.

Helen previously performed at Ace Space as half of the duo Bright Shadow, supporting Porchlight Smoker. As a Reading based musician, she as performed with Tomorrow Bird who will be making their return to ACE Space in July opening for Australian duo The Weeping Willows.

The Hackles will be at ACE Space on Friday, May 24, doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm start. Tickets are £15 and available from www.WeGotTickets.com or direct by contacting events@acespace.org.uk or 078911 76940.