Ruth Eliza is a clawhammer banjo player and singer-songwriter based in Lancaster, UK.
Drawing on her love of old-time Appalachian folk music and contemporary Bluegrass and
Americana, she creates a fresh take on Anglo-Folk-Americana. Her delivery of open, honest
and raw yet well-arranged songs and tunes, combined with her unique banjo style, captivates
audiences. From lively energetic numbers to gentle flowing tunes, her set is varied and
contoured, taking the listener on a journey.
Her debut album, While The Light Shines, has a strong focus on simple, honest songwriting,
producing effective, evocative and timeless results. Subject matter includes reflections on her
own life, such as the search for identity growing up in an ex-mining community in the Midlands,
being a self-taught musician from a working-class background, and parenting, as well as some
classic songs of love and heartbreak. She joins forces with Matthew Ord, guitarist (Assembly
Lane, Cloth-Eared Mule), to put together the arrangements, plus mandolinist Tom Kimber
(Assembly Lane, Pons Aelius), Swedish fiddler Adam Bülow (Bülow’s Kvartett, New Valley String
Band) and double bass player Eleanor Wilkie (Midnight Skyracer, Sapphire Storm, Charlotte
Carrivick Band). The fresh Anglo-Folk-Americana sound produced by the band brings a new
flavour to the table, with most songs led by clawhammer banjo, in Ruth’s unique style, developed
through studying old and contemporary banjo players. It was recorded by Josh Clark at Get Real
Audio and is due to be released in March 2026.
Ruth’s other projects include Blue Lass, a bluegrass/old-time/Americana band, fiddle and banjo
duo Jeri Foreman & Ruth Eliza, and old-time group One Night Stringband. She has toured
extensively in the UK and Europe, and played festivals including Fire In The Mountain (Wales),
Celtic Connections (Scotland), Moniaive Bluegrass Festival (Scotland), La Roche Bluegrass
Festival (France), Herbe Bleue (France), Crossover Festival (England), Didmarton Bluegrass
Festival (England), Purbeck Valley Folk Festival (England), Sweet Sunny South Festival (England).
Her solo project can be booked as a duo, trio, or a 4-5 piece band depending on the event
requirements.
AT THE GLOBE
Unreserved seating. Names of ticket holders will be on the door. We do not send out physical tickets.
CREATING A GLOBE ACCOUNT
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
AGE RESTRICTIONS Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult. 16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
Apr 23- Ruth Eliza
Thursday 23 April , 8pm (Doors 7pm)
Advance ticket price £10, Concession or Unwaged £8
All tickets are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of sale.
Description
Ruth Eliza is a clawhammer banjo player and singer-songwriter based in Lancaster, UK.
Drawing on her love of old-time Appalachian folk music and contemporary Bluegrass and
Americana, she creates a fresh take on Anglo-Folk-Americana. Her delivery of open, honest
and raw yet well-arranged songs and tunes, combined with her unique banjo style, captivates
audiences. From lively energetic numbers to gentle flowing tunes, her set is varied and
contoured, taking the listener on a journey.
Her debut album, While The Light Shines, has a strong focus on simple, honest songwriting,
producing effective, evocative and timeless results. Subject matter includes reflections on her
own life, such as the search for identity growing up in an ex-mining community in the Midlands,
being a self-taught musician from a working-class background, and parenting, as well as some
classic songs of love and heartbreak. She joins forces with Matthew Ord, guitarist (Assembly
Lane, Cloth-Eared Mule), to put together the arrangements, plus mandolinist Tom Kimber
(Assembly Lane, Pons Aelius), Swedish fiddler Adam Bülow (Bülow’s Kvartett, New Valley String
Band) and double bass player Eleanor Wilkie (Midnight Skyracer, Sapphire Storm, Charlotte
Carrivick Band). The fresh Anglo-Folk-Americana sound produced by the band brings a new
flavour to the table, with most songs led by clawhammer banjo, in Ruth’s unique style, developed
through studying old and contemporary banjo players. It was recorded by Josh Clark at Get Real
Audio and is due to be released in March 2026.
Ruth’s other projects include Blue Lass, a bluegrass/old-time/Americana band, fiddle and banjo
duo Jeri Foreman & Ruth Eliza, and old-time group One Night Stringband. She has toured
extensively in the UK and Europe, and played festivals including Fire In The Mountain (Wales),
Celtic Connections (Scotland), Moniaive Bluegrass Festival (Scotland), La Roche Bluegrass
Festival (France), Herbe Bleue (France), Crossover Festival (England), Didmarton Bluegrass
Festival (England), Purbeck Valley Folk Festival (England), Sweet Sunny South Festival (England).
Her solo project can be booked as a duo, trio, or a 4-5 piece band depending on the event
requirements.
AT THE GLOBE
Unreserved seating. Names of ticket holders will be on the door. We do not send out physical tickets.
CREATING A GLOBE ACCOUNT
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
TICKETING CONTACT
If you need to contact us about ticketing please email events@theglobenewcastle.bar or send a message to our Facebook page.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Children and young people under 16 years old may attend events accompanied by an adult (age over 18). They are not allowed to enter the premises after 9pm and they must leave the premises by midnight. Under 16s are not allowed to purchase soft drinks, but they may consume soft drinks bought for them by their accompanying adult.
16 and 17 year olds are allowed to attend events unaccompanied by an adult and they may purchase soft drinks. They must leave the premises by midnight.
Additional information
Advance ticket price £10, concessions/low earners £8
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