Cahalen Morrison and Eli West, who will be at SpArC in Bishop's Castle on Friday, May 8, are two of the most innovative and subtle roots musicians today. Their music draws from old folk sources, but it sounds vibrantly alive. Cahalen Morrison writes songs that sound like a Cormac McCarthy novel: simple, beautifully crafted, and seemingly formed from raw natural elements. Eli West brings jagged, angular arrangements based in bluegrass and old-time, but refracted through a 21st century lens.

Together, Cahalen and Eli tap the roots of old country and bluegrass duets as well as searing through fresh new compositions with virtuosic instrumental flair.

The duo are renowned as a major force in contemporary American folk music. Tim O’Brien, one of the modern day masters, is a huge fan and legendary BBC presenter Bob Harris called them “quite extraordinary”.

Catch Cahalen Morrison and Eli West at SpArC on Friday, May 8 at 7.30pm. To book, call 01588 630321 or 638038.