John Ward Trio

John Ward Trio present John's acclaimed folk songs which draw on his life on the Suffolk coast and his wider travels in the world. With powerful three-part harmonies, guitar, double bass, mandolin, accordion and John’s show-stopping bodhran playing, the trio’s performances are authentic and heartfelt, and delight audiences across the UK.

Join us for an intimate evening of music, showcasing a variety of musical styles and some new material from John’s latest CD and book release - Congress - which has twice been serialised on BBC Radio.

• “The quality of the writing, music and production is superb. It’s a programme that would not sound out of place on the likes of BBC Radio 4” – BBC Radio Suffolk
• “Unmissable storytelling” – Broadcaster
• “ .. of course, beautiful songs: some uplifting, others haunting .. played and sung with skill, magic, and heart” – Lowestoft Centre for the Arts & Heritage
• “A wonderful production worthy of a wide audience” – Folk Club Organiser
• "…magnificent songs… this man and his excellent band are one of the UK music scene’s best kept secrets" – BBC Radio Suffolk
• “The best folk music set I have ever seen. Literally.”  – The Morning Star
• “...the hardest thing about writing this review has been trying not to repeat all the superlatives I used up with 2016's Sargasso” – Fatea
• “He is a poet and a lyricist, a writer and arranger of the top order” – Great North Festival
• “We were fortunate to have the John Ward Trio … their use of harmonies was spot on … but when John went off on a bodhran solo it was spectacular … I never knew you could achieve that with a bodhran!” – Bracknell Folk Club 
• "A singer and guitarist to watch out for" – The Times
• "Excellent" – Folk Roots