Ian Roland
ianrolandmusic.bsky.social
Ian Roland
@ianrolandmusic.bsky.social
Songwriter. Roots-Pop. Modern-Vintage.
www.ianroland.com

Latest single '20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute' ianroland.bandcamp.com/track/20-breaths-of-love-per-minute
People have said that this song, 'Lodestone', has a "Christmasy" feel, with its reference to church bells and community togetherness and hope. Here's a clip of us playing it at the recent Choose Love fundraiser at The Brunswick, Hove. Full version at ianroland.bandcamp.com/track/lodest...
December 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Lunctime today, Sun 7th Dec 2025, it's Santa Sunday and I will be playing outside at The HopTub, Hurstpierpoint from 1.30pm.

Here's a clip of 'Some Way Of Life' from last nights wonderful fundraiser, at Danny House, for St Peter and St James Hospice.
December 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Sat 6th Dec 2025 (doors 7pm) Concert Fundraiser for St Peter & St James Hospice, Danny House, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex (hosted by Mike & Reina Reinstein)
Tickets www.ticketsource.com/danny-house
#concert #dannyhouse #fundraiser #stpeterandstjameshospice #community #hospice #hospicecare
December 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
'Virtually Free', not yet recorded, but come along for a listen in real time at:

28th Nov (8pm) The Swan, Farnborough (duo)

29th Nov (7pm) Lakedown Brewery Taproom, Burwash (duo)

30th Nov (7.30pm) Kindsound Charity, The Brunswick, Hove (trio).

Sat 6th Dec (7pm) Danny House, Hurst
November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
'20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute' ianroland.bandcamp.com

Fri 28th Nov (8pm)The Swan, Farnborough (duo)

Sat 29th Nov (7) Lakedown Brewery Taproom, Burwash (duo)

Sun 30th Nov (7.30pm) KindSound, The Brunswick, Hove (trio)

Sat 6th Dec (doors 7pm) Fundraiser, Danny House, Hurstpierpoint (solo)
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
'20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute' is available from ianroland.bandcamp.com and wherever you stream your music.

Hear it live Sat 15th Nov (from 6pm) Lost Pier Taproom – Mid Sussex Radio Showcase, Burgess Hill

And on Sun 16th Nov on Radio Ashford (11am) then at Old Dairy Taproom, Tenterden (from 3pm)
November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
'20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute' is released this Friday, 14th Nov 2025.
Pre-save: ditto.fm/20-breaths-o...

Sat 15th Nov (from 6.30pm) Lost Pier Taproom – Mid Sussex Radio Showcase, Burgess Hill

Sun 16th Nov on Radio Ashford (11am) and then at Old Dairy Taproom, Station Road, Tenterden (from 3pm)
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
3 live radio sessions coming up next week to promote new single, '20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute', released 14th Nov 2025 ditto.fm/20-breaths-o...

Mon 10th (5.30pm) Pete Jones Show Radio Reverb

Sat 15th (6pm) Mid Sussex Radio

Sun 16th (11am) Ben Watson's Weekend Breakfast Show, Radio Ashford
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Sonny Crowe (lead guitar, keys), Dave Coomber (bass) and I will be playing HURSTfolk TONIGHT, Friday 7th Nov 9.20pm at Hurst Works, High Street, Hurstpierpoint. hurstfolk.org

Free CDs for anyone who comes along to the gig and names the cover song we are playing here, from 1972.
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 AM
It was fantastic to play a slot at The Prince Albert, Brighton to celebrate Brighthelmstone Promotions 15 year anniversary! Plus brilliant @hanschew and The Gasoline Gypsies , from USA, and @ginalarnermusic

Next gig HURSTfolk on Friday 7th Nov at Hurst Works, High St, Hurstpierpoint 9.20pm
November 5, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Next gig: HURSTfolk Festival
Fri 7th Nov 2025 9.20pm
Hurst Works, High St, Hurstpierpoint
(trio: Ian, Sonny, Dave)
Tickets: £5 hurstfolk.org

Here's a recent clip of us playing 'Wildflowers' (original) at The Neptune, Hove.
November 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We are playing HURSTfolk soon!

“classic, timeless songwriting from an artist whose songs have a richness and warmth running through their catchy melodic flow.” Americana UK

Fri 7th Nov 2025 (9.20pm) HURSTfolk Festival
(trio: Ian - 12 string, Dave - bass, Sonny - keys)

Tickets: hurstfolk.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
'20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute' is a new song coming out on 14th Nov. Here's Dave Coomber and I playing it at Revolution Records

Sonny Crowe will be joining us on keys, when we perform it at Hurstfolk Festival on Fri 7th Nov 9.20pm at Hurst Works, Hurstpierpoint.

Tickets £5 from hurstfolk.org 🌳
October 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This Sunday, 26th Oct 2025 4pm, at The Neptune, Hove.

Full band:
James Chapman - drums
Sonny Crowe - keys, lead guitar, bvs
Dave Coomber- bass, bvs
Ian Roland - guitar, vocals

Roots-Pop, Modern-Vintage

"classic, timeless songwriting.” Americana UK
October 22, 2025 at 10:26 AM
New single out on 14th Nov 2025 called '20 Breaths Of Love Per Minute'.

We will be playing it at our Sunday Session at The Neptune, Hove on Sun 26th Oct from 4pm (jug)

And Fri 7th Nov 2025, 9.20pm, we will be at HURSTfolk Festival, Hurst Works, Hurstpierpoint, as a trio. Tickets £5 hurstfolk.org
October 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Very excited about playing as a full band soon with James Chapman (drums), Sonny Crowe (keys, lead guitar) and Dave Coomber (bass) joining me at The Neptune, Hove on Sun 26th Oct 4pm

Then Fri 7th Nov 2025, 9.20pm, at HURSTfolk Festival, Hurst Works, Hurstpierpoint, as a trio. Tix £5 hurstfolk.org
October 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
At Brickworks Taproom this Saturday 11th Oct 2025, 7.30pm. 55 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill

Dave Coomber (bass) and I (guitars) will be duo-ing at this fantastic Craft Beer Taproom on Saturday evening. Gourmet & Chill delicious food as well. 🍻 🥙 🍺

@thebrickworkstaproom
October 9, 2025 at 2:39 PM
HURSTfolk is happening soon! I will be playing a slot as part of the mini concerts on Fri 7th Nov 2025 (stage time 9.20pm) at Hurst Works, 36 High St, Hurstpierpoint.
Dave Coomber and Sonny Crowe join me for a mix of original modern vintage songs.

Tickets £5 from www.musicglue.com/hurstfolk-1/...
October 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We will be taking up residency at The Hop Tub in the High Street, Hurstpierpoint, this Sunday, 5th Oct 2025 from 3pm, for another Sunday Session.

We will be playing this song, 'Lodestone', about the local church bells, as well as other original Roots Pop/Modern Vintage...
October 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
We are all over Horsham tomorrow and there's only a 3% chance of rain...🌞🎵

Sat 27th Sept 2025 (12 noon) Sussex Sounds – West Street Stage, Horsham (solo)

Sat 27th Sept 2025 (2.30pm) Sussex Sounds – Carfax Bandstand, Horsham (trio with Dave Coomber on bass, Sonny Crowe on keys)
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Today we are at The Francisco Lounge in Haywards Heath for a showcase Iris Events.

Thurs 25th Sept 2025 (from 7pm) Showcase Sessions – Francisco Lounge, 92 South Rd, Haywards Heath

#haywardsheath
#livemusic
#franciscolounge
September 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
'Some Way Of Life' on the Verda House Boat in Shoreham. Hear it live:

Thurs 25th Sept (7pm) Showcase Sessions – Francisco Lounge, South Rd, Haywards Heath

Sat 27th Sept (12 noon) Sussex Sounds – West Street Stage, Horsham (solo)

Sat 27th Sept (2.30pm) Sussex Sounds – Carfax Bandstand, Horsham
September 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
This Sunday 21st Sept from 14.45 we are back at the HopTub in the High Street, Hurstpierpoint with modern vintage roots pop...Come and have a Craft Beer or two, and superb burgers, with us lilting musically in the background 🎵
September 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Another of us at Kollab @kollabbysea aboard the Verda House Boat, Shoreham Beach. Outside a gale was storming across the harbour but inside the boat we were afloat with a whole host of magic performances from poets and musicians and even tap dancing.Thank you @katrinaswords for inviting us to play.
September 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
We had a fantastic time playing at Kollab @kollabbysea aboard the very special Verda House Boat in Shoreham Beach on Sunday. Such a wonderful community of poets, musicians and audience.Thank you @katrinaswords for inviting us to play.
#livemusic #shorehambeach #spokenword #verda #kollab #houseboat
September 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM