About The Events

Sunday 27th October brings a very special artist to our stage. Lucy Kitchen is an incredibly talented singer-songwriter who we are sure you will love. From the minute we heard her music, we new she would be a great match for our venue and listener’s!

In a musical world that seems ever more dictated by fad and fashion, driven by bluster and bombast, concerned with big statements and immediate responses, it is reassuring to know that there are still artists unaffected by such concerns. Lucy Kitchen is everything that the usual modern approach is not.

Her songs are deft and delicate, built on clean-limbed and gentle lines and embellished with only the absolutely essential sonic details. Beats are minimal, textures subtly woven and the music feelsm nothing more than gossamer and smoke-like layers skilfully interlaced to maintain a musical weightlessness.

With two previous albums released on her label “Bohemia Rose Records”, and recent releases on RE:WARM Records on the Folk Funk Trippy Troubadours Vol. 2 album with her song “Olivia” and the newly released “Milk Honey” on Sounds of Southampton Vol. 3 she released “The Stabal Sessions” EP in December – her first longer release since her album “Sun to My Moon” was released in 2017.

Featuring 4 tracks, 1 from her previous album “Sun to My Moon” and 3 new songs, each song on the EP reflects the emotional depth and introspective lyricism that Lucy Kitchen has become known for. From the opening track “Blue Light” which has elements of Americana with slide guitar and haunting vocal harmonies to the heartbreaking “Chemo Song – Sleeping Song”. A sonic tapestry of melancholic melodies, captivating vocals and personal storytelling, this recording marks her first musical project since the loss of her husband to cancer last year.

Recorded live at Stabal Music in May ’23 the EP serves as an exploration of Lucy’s journey through loss, capturing the vulnerability of her live performances.

In the search for touchstones she is often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Beth Orton and, vocally, to Sandy Denny – ‘Lucy’s vocal tone has hints of the late Sandy Denny in it – a rare and precious thing indeed’ (bestnewbands.com). Lucy has been in demand for collaborations over the past few years. Working with a number of electronic music acts to write and record she has featured multiple times on BBC Radio 1 and in Mixmag magazine (“Majestic muse”).

“Utterly beguiling” Clash Magazine

“These are strong and striking songs, delivered with both fragility and conviction, which deserve to be heard. A gorgeous, atmospheric offering.” – Folk Radio UK

“It’s the quality of her song-writing that clinches the deal here, that and her emotive voice which grabs you right there.” – The Crack Magazine

“Beautifully crafted collection” **** Shindig!

“A thing of beauty”– 7/10 Americana UK

Supporting Lucy will be the fantastic Dorothy Bird.

Dorothy Bird, a musician and singer-songwriter based between Liverpool and Berlin, crafts music that offers an escape for those seeking solace in sound, allowing them to fly away and land in their own hearts.

Dorothy blends electronic and acoustic instruments, and with her beautifully warm, pure vocals she is softly and melodically conveying poetic insights on life while welcoming a sense of space and calm amid the world’s chaos.

Following the release of her acclaimed debut album Belonging in 2022, Dorothy is set to release her second album, Whispering Paper, in spring 2025. On this night, she’ll play Solo.

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Consider this your chance, as a fan, to come hear the artist you love perform in an intimate, inner-city studio environment and also discover new, similar and fantastic musicians.

This is a unique gig experience that puts you at the heart of the artist’s performance. Due to this we have a minimal talking/phone use policy during performances. Any unnecessary noise during performances will result in you being asked to leave the event. We thank you for helping us to create a listening environment and respecting the artists.

No under 18s allowed.

Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts shortly after.

A large proportion of the revenue raised from ticket sales is returned to the artists as payment for their talent and musicianship.

Prohibition Recording Studios prides itself in having musical integrity on behalf of ourselves and the artists.

Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.

We politely ask all guests to arrive within 45 minuites of the door opening time to ensure performances are not disturbed. Once performances start, our doors will be closed.

Main Act: Lucy Kitchen

Support Act: Dorothy Bird

More Info

Ticket sales end at 12pm on the day of the event – No tickets will be available on the door unless specified by Prohibition Recording Studios. 

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS ON ENTRY. If you have any questions regarding the event or our policy’s, please view our terms and conditions and FAQ section.

Sold Out? Drop us an email on info@prohibitionrecordingstudios.co.uk with the subject title ‘SIGN ME UP!’ and we’ll add you to our exclusive events newsletter so you don’t miss out next time.

Note: There is limited seating at the venue – to avoid disappointment, please arrive for the event start time, which coincides with the doors opening. There are steps on entry to the building, so we are very sorry, but unfortunately due to restrictions of the building management we cannot offer a ramp for wheelchair users at this time. There may be a small card processing fee, unfortunately Prohibition Recording Studios cannot control this. We absorb all other fees where possible.