Country Roads at Acanteen - Eddy Smith (507) Headliner plus Louise Parker

Schedule

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Acanteen | Chelmsford, EN

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HEADLINER - EDDY SMITH (from The 507) peforming as a duo

Captivating audiences with his unique, husky voice and tasteful piano accompaniment, Eddy Smith has been making his mark on the UK’s growing Americana scene, and his infectious melodies and soulful song-writing has drawn comparisons to the likes of Joe Cocker, JJ Grey and Marcus King to name a few.
As frontman of the multinational five-piece band, Eddy Smith & The 507, Eddy has appeared on some of the UK's most prestigious stages, including The Isle of Wight Festival, Black Deer, The Long Road, The Americana UK Festival, Cambridge Folk, The British Country Music Festival and more, along with prestigious support slots such as opening for George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Birmingham Symphony Hall, the band have gained recognition as 'ones to watch' on the UK Roots scene.
Having sold out their debut album launch in London, along with international radio play and TV features, the band are well and truly on their way towards a bright future.
"They are a contender for find of the festival." - Soul of a Clown (Black Deer Festival 2022 Review)
"A jewel in the whiskey-stained rough" - Holler (Artist of The Week, Dec 2020)
“A sure hand with southern-fried Soul” – Blues In Britain

SPECIAL GUEST - LOUISE PARKER
Louise Parker is a modern country/pop singer-songwriter from Chelmsford, Essex, UK. With a passion for storytelling through music, Louise has released two EPs and a full-length album titled Living in Silver Linings. Known for a captivating blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, Louise has garnered a dedicated following of over 25,000 fans online. (from The 507) peforming as a duo
Captivating audiences with his unique, husky voice and tasteful piano accompaniment, Eddy Smith has been making his mark on the UK’s growing Americana scene, and his infectious melodies and soulful song-writing has drawn comparisons to the likes of Joe Cocker, JJ Grey and Marcus King to name a few.
As frontman of the multinational five-piece band, Eddy Smith & The 507, Eddy has appeared on some of the UK's most prestigious stages, including The Isle of Wight Festival, Black Deer, The Long Road, The Americana UK Festival, Cambridge Folk, The British Country Music Festival and more, along with prestigious support slots such as opening for George Thorogood & The Destroyers at Birmingham Symphony Hall, the band have gained recognition as 'ones to watch' on the UK Roots scene.
Having sold out their debut album launch in London, along with international radio play and TV features, the band are well and truly on their way towards a bright future.
"They are a contender for find of the festival." - Soul of a Clown (Black Deer Festival 2022 Review)
"A jewel in the whiskey-stained rough" - Holler (Artist of The Week, Dec 2020)
“A sure hand with southern-fried Soul” – Blues In Britain

Special Guest - Louise Parker
Louise Parker is a modern country/pop singer-songwriter from Chelmsford, Essex, UK. With a passion for storytelling through music, Louise has released two EPs and a full-length album titled Living in Silver Linings. Known for a captivating blend of heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, Louise has garnered a dedicated following of over 25,000 fans online.
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Acanteen, 35 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0ND, United Kingdom

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