Described by Folk Radio UK as “weaving an especially compelling magic”, Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie create music that feels both intimate and expansive – songs of soaring sibling harmony, lyrical depth, inspired guitar playing and rich acoustic textures. Raised among the fells and valleys of Northumberland, brothers James and Sam draw deeply from wild landscapes and the experience of finding soul and meaning in the natural world. Their music carries a rare energy; earthy and ethereal, romantic and radical. Their live performances have captivated audiences everywhere from campfires and folk clubs, to concert halls and major festivals including Sidmouth and Cambridge Folk Festival. Folk London writes: “Anyone who has seen the brothers live will surely attest that it is an experience that will stay with you.”
We can’t wait to welcome them to the stage on Friday night at Alston Live 2026!