My Darling Clementine is one of the leading lights of the UK Americana and alt-country scene. Their timeless country stylings are influenced by the classic duos of the 60s and 70s, like Tammy Wynette and George Jones, or Johnny Cash and June Carter.
What began as a bit of a side project and labour of love for Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish has grown and grown, and to some degree, even overtaken the solo careers of its two main protagonists.
Over twelve years, they’ve released six critically acclaimed albums, a DVD collection, and played over a thousand shows worldwide, earning numerous accolades along the way. Their 2011 debut, How Do You Plead?, featured some of London’s finest musicians from the 70s pub rock era and was immediately acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, leading to a US record deal and performances at the Americana Music Association in Nashville and SXSW.
In 2019, they joined forces with keyboard genius Steve Nieve (Elvis Costello & The Attractions) to record Country Darkness - a collection of songs written by Elvis Costello and reinterpreted by Lou and Michael for a duet to great acclaim over a series of EPs in 2020.
Expect to hear one or two numbers from that project, alongside songs from their extensive and much-respected back catalogue, and some songs from their forthcoming new album.
“King and Dalgleish have earned their place in the roll call of great country duettists”
“My Darling Clementine mix country gloom with excellent musicianship and very fine songs”
“The mingling of these two voices is just heavenly”
Doors 7pm / Music 8.30pm / Tickets £16 / £10 for members
All seating/tables are first-come, first-served.