Lewis Barfoot is a London-Irish contemporary folk artist and singer-songwriter based in Cork. She crafts mystic and majestic songs, blending fragile vulnerability with robust vitality, performing her original pieces alongside cherished folk tunes. Renowned for creating an intimate and magical atmosphere, Lewis’s gigs feel like a gathering of old friends, where compelling storytelling, evocative vocals and fearless lyrical honesty take centre stage. She has been captivating audiences with her beautiful voice that "melts the hearts of angels," according to Folk Radio UK, and is frequently compared to the likes of Kate Rusby, Sandy Denny, and Maíre Brennan. Lewis has released two albums: Glenaphuca (2021) and HOME (2023). Tonight, she will be accompanied by Stéphane Petiet on double bass.

Doors 7.30pm
Support from Gráinneog 8pm
Lewis 8.45pm - 10.15pm

Gráinneog.
Originally born in Dublin, moved to Cork in late 2018 to begin studying in the MTU Cork School of Music. Since then, he has continued to embed himself into musician's circles, both in Cork and further afield, in a large range of styles, primarily including Jazz, Classical, and Folk music. In 2022, having won the CSM Senior Recital Competition and the Cork Orchestral Society's Emerging Artist Award, Stéphane received the MTU Arts Office Bursary, as a recognition of his growing potential in the music industry across many genres and styles. 

Join Lewis and Stéphane at the Roundy for an unforgettable night of music that will uplift, soothe, and stir your spirit!

Recent press coverage
'A Terrific Debut'  -  FATEA MAGAZINE
'Balm For The Soul' - LILLIAN SMITH, RTÉ RADIO1
'Rather Splendid!' - MARK LIVERIDGE, BBC RADIO CAMBS
"Vocals to Melt The Hearts of Angels" - DAVID PRATT, FRUK
“What a beautiful, beautiful voice she has, just gorgeous!” - Eve Blair, BBC Radio Ulster
“Barfoot might just be one of the most important voices in contemporary Irish music” - FATEA
“She sings like an angel, she plays like an inspired Orpheus, and her lyrics are as uncompromising as reinforced concrete.” - AT THE BARRIER
'Barfoot’s voice, deft guitar-work and her perceptive songs blend magically to create an album to curl up with, and be thankful for"  - JACKIE HAYDEN, HOT PRESS