Donna Marie, Luke Flear, Shea Rafferty & Tennessee Twin Live at Southgate Club, London, Southgate
Donna Marie is a compelling singer-songwriter from Warrington in the North-West of England, whose work artfully fuses elements from the various genres that have influenced her musical journey. Central to her craft are storytelling and memorable melodies that resonate long after the song has ended. Donna has built considerable recognition in the UK country scene, with her debut EP “Broken Love” reaching number five on the UK Country iTunes chart and her track “On the Road” amassing over 112,000 streams and garnering support from BBC Introducing. Her musical credentials also include vocal work with Dominic Halpin & The Hurricanes for the well-received hit theatre show “A Country Night in Nashville.” During the recent lockdown period, she released a series of singles including a spirited duet with Patrick Jordan and an inventive cover of Del Amitri’s “Nothing Ever Happens.” Currently, she is focused on new projects within “The Songs & Stories Collective” alongside collaborators Sarah Yeo and Tennessee Twin.
This one-off event at The Southgate Club in London, curated by the UK Country Music Association, brings together a talented lineup featuring Donna Marie, Luke Flear, Shea Rafferty, and Tennessee Twin in what promises to be an intimate and artistically rich evening. Luke Flear hails from Leeds and blends country-rock with pop, blues, and classic country influences. His 2023 debut album “Looks Country To Me” topped the UK country charts and showcases engaging songwriting and instrumental versatility. Northern Ireland’s Shea Rafferty offers a unique blend of country, folk, and rock, currently promoting his latest album “Making History” while remaining active in performance and recording. The Cambridge-based duo Tennessee Twin are established for their modern country originals, noted for evocative lyrics and harmonies, and their live releases have earned international praise, including the recently released single “It’s Not A Game (live)” from April 2026.
Luke Flear shared: “A songwriters round in Southgate, next Thursday alongside @tennesseetwinuk , @donnamariesongs and @shearaffmusic for this @ukcountrymusicassociation event . I will certainly be in some good company! Ticket link in the bio!”
The Southgate Club, London
The Southgate Club holds the distinction of being the oldest non-affiliated private members’ club in the UK, dating back to its founding in 1820 as the Southgate Reading Society. Situated on Chase Side in London, this historic venue offers a convivial setting with a capacity of around 150, making it an ideal space for an up-close and personal country music experience. Hosting this event in such a distinguished yet intimate venue complements the heartfelt storytelling and authentic musicianship of the featured artists, promising an engaging night for devoted country music fans.
