Harmony-driven folk-rock from Cornwall, blending rich three-part vocal harmonies, original songwriting, accomplished musicianship and engaging theatre-style performances.
The Countrymen are a harmony-driven folk-rock band from Cornwall, known for their original songwriting, rich vocal arrangements and engaging live performances. Drawing comparisons to Fairport Convention, Lindisfarne and Crosby, Stills & Nash, they blend powerful storytelling, humour and atmospheric musicianship to create memorable theatre-style shows. Rooted in the landscapes, history and character of Cornwall, their songs combine regional themes with universal stories that resonate far beyond their home county. The band has built a loyal following, regularly selling out theatres including the iconic Minack Theatre, and has performed internationally in both Europe and the United States.
• Sold out Minack Theatre (550 capacity) • Regular theatre sell-outs across Cornwall • International performances in the United States • International performances in Europe • Featured at major Cornish festivals and events • Two studio albums released • Third studio album currently in production
The Countrymen bring a distinctive combination of rich three-part vocal harmony, accomplished folk-rock musicianship and a highly engaging live show. Rather than drawing on more familiar folk formats, the band combines harmony-led original songs, storytelling, humour and memorable arrangements to create a complete live experience. Their reputation has been built through live performance, repeat attendance and word-of-mouth audience growth.
- Regularly perform 15-20 ticketed shows annually
- Typical ticket prices £15–£30
- Sold-out Minack Theatre (550 capacity)
- Consistent theatre audiences across Cornwall
- Audience growth driven primarily by Social media, Mailing list, posters and banners, paid social media adverts, repeat attendance and word of mouth
- International performances in the US and Europe
- CDs, T Shirts, Hoodies sold at gigs
- Music available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon etc
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C62w20FpxpOHiWM9UCObQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/the-river-rolls-on/1641717943
Sample tracks from two albums: https://www.thecountrymen.co.uk/music/
Testimonials: https://www.thecountrymen.co.uk/the-reviews/
Festivals:
Rock Oyster Festival
Bridport Folk Festival (headlined twice)
Wessex Folk Festival
Little Orchard Festival
International:
Appingedam Folk & Seasong Festival (re-booked for 2026)
Mineral Point Opera House, Wisconsin, U.S.A. (re-booked for 2026)
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/countrymenband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecountrymenbandcornwall/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkmcl-1RsOUsnLZixv0nOw
Technical Information:
The Countrymen operate as a fully self-managed and self-contained act, with extensive experience producing and promoting theatre-scale performances. The band benefits from significant in-house expertise, including professional live sound and recording experience through Steve Cooksey, who records and produces the band’s albums, and technical production capabilities through Stephen Gilbert’s AV business. This allows the band to deliver a consistently high-quality live experience while remaining operationally flexible.
Technical rider available on request.
Management: Stephen Gilbert
Bookings: Stephen Gilbert
Email: info@thecountrymen.co.uk
Website: https:/thecountrymen.co.uk