Behind The Song - The Gleaves, Jenny Bishop, Ashley Harding
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Join us for an intimate evening of music and conversation with four of cornwalls most acomplished songwriters, Jenny Bishop, Ashley Harding, Josh & Chloe Gleaves. A Nashville style songwriters circle, sharing songs in the round. You can expect exclusive insights into what lies behind the creative process, collaborations between the artists, and songs that have never been heard before. Don’t miss a night of unforgettable original music live at The Acorn.
Meet The Songwriters
ASHLEY HARDING
Ashley Harding is a Welsh-born, Cornwall-based singer-songwriter blending Country, Americana and Roots music with honest storytelling and timeless musicianship. A full-time musician, he performs hundreds of shows each year across the UK.
His music has amassed hundreds of thousands of streams, earning support from BBC Introducing, independent radio stations worldwide, and praise from leading publications including Americana UK, Holler, Rocking Magpie and Countrypolitan.
Ashley has performed at Boardmasters Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage, Together Again Festival, Rock Oyster Festival, Little Orchard, Great Estate continuing to build a reputation as one of the UK’s leading voices in modern Country and Americana.
THE GLEAVES
The Gleaves are a young married couple, living on the road, writing and performing music together. Their beautifully unique style blends folk, country and americana influences, exhibited through assured finger style, soaring lead guitar playing and immaculate harmonies.
With hints of 60s and 70s folk and country, Chloe’s intricate fingerpicking flows beneath her warm, angelic voice. Her pure tone and crisp vocal control delivers her poignant lyrics, turning complex struggles and reflections into wonderfully written imagery. The title track of The Gleaves debut album ‘Like an Echo’, as heard on BBC Introducing, is a brilliant example.
Raised on the border of London, in the Essex town of Romford, Josh began his musical career at the age of 10, immersing himself in the local music scene and busking on the high street. Josh has spent 12 years building his impeccable guitar skills and powerful vocal range, supporting KT Tunstall following his EP release at just 17 years old. His writing style showing influences of Americana and country story telling. After meeting Chloe at an open mic, the pair began making music together immediately.
Since officially becoming a duo in 2024, they have been mesmerising audiences globally. They released their debut album ‘Like An Echo’ in 2025, selling out their album launch show at The Acorn Theatre in Penzance and most recently revisiting their roots for their sold out show at Green Note in Camden. The return from their European busking tour sets them at the start of a string of festivals in the UK such as Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week and The British Country Music Festival.
The Gleaves are on a mission to spread their music as they travel in their van, organising shows and busking through countries. Currently working on their second album, The Gleaves look forward to sharing their new material in 2027.
JENNY BISHOP
Jenny Bishop is a Cornwall-based singer-songwriter, composer and producer whose music blends heartfelt, melodic songwriting with influences spanning folk, pop and acoustic soul.
Alongside her work as an independent artist and live performer, Jenny has composed music for film and television, with credits including E!, Netflix and Cornwall Climate Care. Her songs are rooted in storytelling, melody and emotional connection, exploring the moments and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the wonderful Acorn Theatre for this one off collaborative show.
Meet The Songwriters
ASHLEY HARDING
Ashley Harding is a Welsh-born, Cornwall-based singer-songwriter blending Country, Americana and Roots music with honest storytelling and timeless musicianship. A full-time musician, he performs hundreds of shows each year across the UK.
His music has amassed hundreds of thousands of streams, earning support from BBC Introducing, independent radio stations worldwide, and praise from leading publications including Americana UK, Holler, Rocking Magpie and Countrypolitan.
Ashley has performed at Boardmasters Festival on the BBC Introducing Stage, Together Again Festival, Rock Oyster Festival, Little Orchard, Great Estate continuing to build a reputation as one of the UK’s leading voices in modern Country and Americana.
THE GLEAVES
The Gleaves are a young married couple, living on the road, writing and performing music together. Their beautifully unique style blends folk, country and americana influences, exhibited through assured finger style, soaring lead guitar playing and immaculate harmonies.
With hints of 60s and 70s folk and country, Chloe’s intricate fingerpicking flows beneath her warm, angelic voice. Her pure tone and crisp vocal control delivers her poignant lyrics, turning complex struggles and reflections into wonderfully written imagery. The title track of The Gleaves debut album ‘Like an Echo’, as heard on BBC Introducing, is a brilliant example.
Raised on the border of London, in the Essex town of Romford, Josh began his musical career at the age of 10, immersing himself in the local music scene and busking on the high street. Josh has spent 12 years building his impeccable guitar skills and powerful vocal range, supporting KT Tunstall following his EP release at just 17 years old. His writing style showing influences of Americana and country story telling. After meeting Chloe at an open mic, the pair began making music together immediately.
Since officially becoming a duo in 2024, they have been mesmerising audiences globally. They released their debut album ‘Like An Echo’ in 2025, selling out their album launch show at The Acorn Theatre in Penzance and most recently revisiting their roots for their sold out show at Green Note in Camden. The return from their European busking tour sets them at the start of a string of festivals in the UK such as Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week and The British Country Music Festival.
The Gleaves are on a mission to spread their music as they travel in their van, organising shows and busking through countries. Currently working on their second album, The Gleaves look forward to sharing their new material in 2027.
JENNY BISHOP
Jenny Bishop is a Cornwall-based singer-songwriter, composer and producer whose music blends heartfelt, melodic songwriting with influences spanning folk, pop and acoustic soul.
Alongside her work as an independent artist and live performer, Jenny has composed music for film and television, with credits including E!, Netflix and Cornwall Climate Care. Her songs are rooted in storytelling, melody and emotional connection, exploring the moments and experiences that can sometimes be difficult to put into words.
We can’t wait to welcome you to the wonderful Acorn Theatre for this one off collaborative show.
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