Acclaimed songwriter Charlie Dore brings the final run of her ‘Still Curious’ EP tour to audiences this Winter, joined by long-time collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman.
A songwriter whose songs have been recorded by artists including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Martha Wainwright, Ricky Ross and Paul Carrack, Charlie remains one of the UK's most distinctive musical voices.
Together, Charlie and Julian create a unique live show full of outstanding musicianship, instrument-swapping, storytelling and humour. Expect songs from the acclaimed Still Curious EP alongside favourites from across Charlie's remarkable catalogue.
Winner of the Overall Grand Prize and Folk Prize at the International Acoustic Music Awards, and an Ivor Novello-nominated songwriter, Charlie continues to prove why she is regarded as one of Britain's finest and most distinctive songwriters.
"Charlie Dore is one of this country's finest songwriters, a poet with the keenest of eyes" – Americana UK
"Brave, poignant, entertaining, original" ★★★★ – The Guardian
"A voice like Kate McGarrigle meets Dory Previn. Wonderful" – Mike Harding
Last night I was enough to be able to go to MAC Theatre's latest music promotion at The Blue Boar in Maldon, Essex, to see an outstandingly wonderful performance by Charlie Dore and her long time collaborator Julian Littman.
Charlie Dore is one of this country's musical genius gems. An intelligent, complete songwriter and performer who created a set list of complex, but captivating songs, engaging, quirky and emotionally touching in equal measures.
The fact that she has had songs recorded by George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross, Jimmy Nail etc etc is testimony to her craft.
The musical relationship onstage between Charlie and the brilliant Julian ( Steeleye Span, Gerry Rafferty, Dexy's Midnight Runners,...We will Rock You, Evita etc etc) was effortlessly blended between instruments despite the complexity of the arrangements. Julian's contribution as collaborator is evident throughout.
Live music is a soul satisfying experience, and last night we felt privileged and enriched.
Thanks Charlie & Julian