Routes south west tour Sept 15-decemer 1, 2012

“I was completely knocked out by this duo” - Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2

“Authentic, haunting roots music from a first class duo” - Seth Lakeman

“Phillip Henry is one of the most extraordinary musicians around” - Steve Knightley, Show of Hands 

One of the most inventive, captivating and sought-after rising acts on the acoustic roots scene kick off a tour of key venues in their home region at Exeter’s Acoustica Festival next month.

Exeter’s Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin, who played the Royal Albert Hall earlier this year, will start their 10-date Routes South West tour at the alt-folk and Americana festival at Exeter’s Phoenix on Saturday, Sept 15. The festival, which runs from September 13-16 has attracted many top names from the roots scene including Emily Portman, the Jennifer Crook Trio and Smoke Fairies. 

Tickets for their 8pm gig are available on 01392 667080, price £12/£10.

The duo’s tour continues until December 1 and takes in six counties – Devon, Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset.