GAZ BROOKFIELD & NICK PARKER – LIVE AT THE TREEHOUSE

West Country-based Gaz Brookfield has spent the last 15 years relentlessly touring the UK and beyond, building a fiercely loyal following and earning a reputation as one of the hardest-working musicians on the independent scene.

With two UK number one albums to his name, including 2023’s Morning Walking Club, which topped the Official UK Folk Albums Chart, and 2025’s Waiting for Wisdom, which reached number one in the Official UK Download Charts, Gaz’s achievements are all the more remarkable considering he’s done it entirely on his own terms.

The first independent musician to sell out Bristol’s legendary Fleece, Bierkeller and 1,000-capacity SWX, Gaz has built his success without a record label, manager or agent. Just a guitar, a van and an unwavering determination to keep doing things his own way.

Now he brings his unmistakable blend of acoustic folk, punk spirit, humour and heartfelt songwriting to the intimate surroundings of The Tree House!

 

Glastonbury based Nick Parker started gigging in his early teens playing mandolin and singing in folk/rock/skiffle band ‘Why?’, and spent the next 10 years bouncing around on stages at hundreds of venues and festivals around the UK and Europe. In 2010 Nick embarked on a solo career and has since enjoyed over 30 tours around the UK and Europe, releasing five full-length albums along the way, many songs from which have been featured on BBC6 Music among many other radio stations. Nick’s songs are often tongue-in-cheek and cheerful, and on the rare occasion when fun IS poked (usually at himself) it is always with a wry smile and an element of satire. The audience are often encouraged to be a part of the show, from holding up lyrics or creating sound effects, to providing basslines or collectively being Nick’s duet partner. Over the years Nick has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with The Wedding Present, Bright Eyes, Chris Difford and Tom Robinson among others, and has recently provided tour support for Levellers, Ginger Wildheart & the Sinners, and Skinny Lister.

Hushwing are a Frome-based contemporary alternative indie-folk band formed by musicians Jack and Izzy.

Built around rich vocal harmonies, thoughtful songwriting and an intimate, atmospheric sound, their music draws heavily on travel, nature and their own personal relationship. Blending delicate folk textures with a modern indie sensibility, Hushwing create songs that feel both reflective and expansive, with a strong sense of place and emotion running throughout.

The band have been steadily building a reputation on the local live circuit and were recently hand-picked to support acclaimed indie-folk trio Flyte, marking an exciting step forward for the emerging Frome act.

With their warm harmonies, understated arrangements and deeply personal songwriting, Hushwing are quickly establishing themselves as one of the area’s most promising new bands.