21Soho Below, London | An acoustic 'listening' music venue operated by TALENTBANQ

The Gleaves

The Gleaves are a young married couple, living on the road, writing and performing music together. Their beautifully unique style blends folk, country and americana influences, exhibited through assured finger style, soaring lead guitar playing and immaculate harmonies.

With hints of 60s and 70s folk and country, Chloe’s intricate fingerpicking flows beneath her warm, angelic voice. Her pure tone and crisp vocal control delivers her poignant lyrics, turning complex struggles and reflections into wonderfully written imagery. The title track of The Gleaves debut album ‘Like an Echo’, as heard on BBC Introducing, is a brilliant example.

Raised on the border of London, in the Essex town of Romford, Josh began his musical career at the age of 10, immersing himself in the local music scene and busking on the high street. Josh has spent 12 years building his impeccable guitar skills and powerful vocal range, supporting KT Tunstall following his EP release at just 17 years old. His writing style shows influences of Americana and country story telling. After meeting Chloe at an open mic, the pair began making music together immediately.

Since officially becoming a duo in 2024, they have been mesmerising audiences globally. They released their debut album ‘Like An Echo’ in 2025, selling out their album launch show at The Acorn Theatre in Penzance and most recently revisiting their roots for their sold out show at Green Note in Camden. This summer they busked Europe and played a string of festivals in the UK such as Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week and Country Calling.

The Gleaves are on a mission to spread their music as they travel in their van, organising shows and busking through countries. Currently working on their second album, The Gleaves look forward to sharing their new material in 2027.

Support : Holly Hanningan

Holly is a Pop-Soul artist from Grays, Essex, blending eras and energies with a confidence that feels both timeless yet sharply modern.

Drawing inspiration from Laura Nyro’s emotional grit, Mica Paris’s velvet power, Bowie’s Young Americans swagger, the cool elegance of Sade, the warmth of Womack & Womack, the fire of Betty Davis, and the lush sweep of Philly Soul, she channels a lineage of innovators without ever sounding derivative.

Hannigan’s music lives at the intersection of analog warmth and digital sheen - she is as much 1972 Glam Rock as she is 2026 Pop Soul. Her songs carry the texture of yesteryear and the pulse of tomorrow, weaving nostalgia and futurism into something unmistakably her own. With her distinctive blend of influences and a voice that cuts through with clarity and warmth, she stands poised as one of Pop Soul’s most intriguing emerging artists.

Venue: 21Soho Below

Truly one of London's hidden gems.

A cosy safe-haven for music lovers tucked away beneath the busy streets of Soho - an area where giants have played - linking London's musical heritage to the rising names of today.

Just a minute's walk from Tottenham Court Road Tube.

Please note: the performance space is located on the lower ground floor. It is accessible via stairs only. Unfortunately, there is no elevator or wheelchair access available.

Mixture of seating and standing. Come early for best seats 

Tickets are non-refundable.

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