Show with a difference from a travelling minstrel

He has been a stalwart of the Acoustic/Folk scene since his early teens, playing hundreds of gigs in England and Ireland and supporting some big names along the way.

In 2011 Varley recorded his debut album ‘Advert Soundtracks’, and then set out on the road and walked a hundred and thirty miles with a guitar and tent on his back.

Starting the walking tour at London Bridge, he headed south east, strolling through the hills of the Kent Weald and singing songs to whoever would listen. Will slept in barns, camped at the side of canals and played gigs in the corner of crowded pubs.

By the time he strolled back home, despite the blisters and the aching muscles, word of his album had begun to spread and he had many stories to tell.

Varley’s live performances have become more and more anarchic over the years. Audience interaction, improvised comedy between songs and chaotic stunts like playing two songs at the same time are now more often than not included in his shows, though he will just as quickly deliver a melancholic and heartbreaking ballad or a fiery protest song as he will a shaggy dog story or an amusing talking blues. Doors 9pm, admission €10.