British-born singer-songwriter and Noah and the Whale founder Matt Owens is to play the Bathurst Arms in North Cerney, this Friday (August 13).

The musician released four albums with Noah and the Whale, achieving huge success in the UK and overseas, selling over one million albums in the UK alone.

The band toured the world between 2006 and 2014, playing hundreds of festivals, including Austin City Limits, Fuji Rocks and Lollapalooza, as well as touring with the likes of Arcade Fire, Bahamas, and Laura Marling.

February 2019 saw the release of Matt's debut solo album, 'Whiskey and Orchids'; to widespread critical acclaim including a five-star review in Maverick Magazine.

2020 saw the release of Matt's second album Scorched Earth, BBC Radio shows made it their album of the week, Bob Harris included "Cargo for the Road" on his first "Best of Under the Apple Tree" compilation and the album went on to feature in many Americana album of the year polls.

Matt Owens will be on from 8pm at the Bathurst Arms on Friday.

For more information or to book a table please call 01285 832150 or email info@bathurstarms.co.uk