Acoustic night @ The Dog and Crook

About

Come join us for a cosy evening of live music at The Dog and Crook on Friday, 22nd of August. We have four different independent artists, a wide range of acoustic styles. Expect an exciting night of live music with a chilled vibe. Free entry.

Charlie Smith
My name might be common, but my style is alternative. I'm Charlie Smith a raw, honest, singer-songwriter from Hampshire, UK. I host and perform at my own shows at venues such as the Railway Inn, The Attic, and Crosfield Hall. In October 2023, I embarked on my first solo tour of northern England, performing in Leicester, Leeds, Liverpool, and Stockton. My most recent 'DIY Tour 24' was built around showcasing local musicians and took me along the south of England (Brighton, Portsmouth, London, and Southampton). The 3-track single 'God Doesn't Hate You' Recorded on a Zoom R8 is my first release of 2025 marking an adventure back into lo-fi recording. Using nothing but a portable recorder, its microphones & effects, proved a welcome challenge. What the three tracks lack in polish they make up for with creativity. It proves that even with limited studio equipment, you can make music.

Nick Haynes
Nick Haynes is a semi-acoustic songsmith who crafts melodies from the hidden fragments of life's stories. His music weaves together gay love songs, laments for lost venues and old friends, and celebrations of holidays, parties, food, and new places. Each song connects with a part of you that has been dormant, waiting to be awakened by his heartfelt lyrics and soulful tunes.

Becky Brown
Becky Brown is a singer-songwriter from the southeast. Her songwriting is influenced by pop singer-songwriters such as Taylor Swift, Lauren Aquilina and Nina Nesbitt. She is also heavily inspired by pop punk artists including the likes of Paramore and Avril Lavigne. Last year, Becky released her debut EP, 'Gone', from which the single 'Insomnia' was played on BBC Music Introducing. On Sunday 20th October, her second EP, 'Drinking in the sunlight', released which includes the singles 'Bubbles', 'Just met you' and her 'James Bond theme soundtrack,' 'I wish you well.'

Nic Forsyth
Nic Forsyth is a singer/songwriter from Southampton who has previously been involved in several local original and covers bands as a guitarist and harmony vocalist. Last year, he started writing new material, hit a prolific writing streak and formed a new band, Waldo Salt. Whilst rehearsing with the new band, the writing streak continued and new songs kept on coming. So keen to get these new songs heard, he embarked for the first time as a solo acoustic artist.

Influenced by post punk, indie pop and a love of concise melodic tunes, expect songs of infectious joy and misery.