Optimism pays off for CVFolk's Tu-kay & Ryan concert

Optimists at heart, Midlands-based Americana duo Tu-kay & Ryan are known across the folk scene for songs that encourage a positive outlook on life, even when things get tough.

So it was a minor setback when illness forced them to cancel their scheduled CVFolk appearance in Coventry's Albany Theatre Studio last January. The good news is they're back and fighting fit to play the gig on Sunday 9^th June.

Last year saw Ash Tu-kay & Rebecca Ryan delighting audiences with a tally of 97 gigs from Dorset to Doncaster, and they even travelled Stateside, playing a one-off set at the Bluebird Café in Nashville!

Widely acclaimed for their superbly crafted songs, performed as a fusion of folk, Americana and roots music – and complete with amazing harmonies – the award-winning duo has picked up a big following on the club and festival circuit. To date they have released four EPs and are winning great reviews for their first full-length album, Companion.

There's even more reason to be positive for those who have been waiting to see them in Coventry. The two excellent acts who were due to play support slots in January are available to join the June line-up, which means the evening also features popular Stratford singer-songwriter and recording artist Katherine Abbott, and the talented North Warwickshire duo Yonderland featuring accomplished songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Paul Monks and Jane Moss.

Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start and admission is free, but please be ready with generous cash donations for the ‘caddy' collection.