Samuel Ashton – Up Close & Intimate | Folkestone Kent
The Blue Moon Club Bar and Kitchen, Folkestone, England, CT20 2DY
Friday 24th April 2026
Folkestone’s own Samuel Ashton is coming home.
Praised on BBC Introducing by presenter Leo Ulph as “deliciously soulful”, Samuel has been steadily building a powerful reputation for his rich, timeless voice and classic RnB sound. With over 500,000 streams on Spotify and radio play across the BBC, Europe, the United States and Australia, his music is connecting far beyond Kent.
His EP Breathe Easy carries a message of stillness in the face of adversity, blending soulful blues and subtle country tones with warmth and depth. The title track alone has surpassed 220,000 streams, resonating with listeners around the world.
Samuel’s journey has taken him to major festivals including Black Deer Festival and The Great Escape, as well as sold out headline shows at respected London venues such as Troubadour and The Green Note. He has also performed on the iconic stage of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, sharing the spotlight with soul legend Madeline Bell, a true milestone moment.
Now, for one special evening, he strips it back.
Up Close & Intimate is exactly that. Just Samuel Ashton. The voice. The stories. The songs. No distance, no distraction, simply an artist at his most honest and compelling.
From international airplay to a hometown stage, this is a rare chance to experience a local artist who is making serious waves.
Tickets are limited. Folkestone, this is your night.
Praised on BBC Introducing by presenter Leo Ulph as “deliciously soulful”, Samuel has been steadily building a powerful reputation for his rich, timeless voice and classic RnB sound. With over 500,000 streams on Spotify and radio play across the BBC, Europe, the United States and Australia, his music is connecting far beyond Kent.
His EP Breathe Easy carries a message of stillness in the face of adversity, blending soulful blues and subtle country tones with warmth and depth. The title track alone has surpassed 220,000 streams, resonating with listeners around the world.
Samuel’s journey has taken him to major festivals including Black Deer Festival and The Great Escape, as well as sold out headline shows at respected London venues such as Troubadour and The Green Note. He has also performed on the iconic stage of Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, sharing the spotlight with soul legend Madeline Bell, a true milestone moment.
Now, for one special evening, he strips it back.
Up Close & Intimate is exactly that. Just Samuel Ashton. The voice. The stories. The songs. No distance, no distraction, simply an artist at his most honest and compelling.
From international airplay to a hometown stage, this is a rare chance to experience a local artist who is making serious waves.
Tickets are limited. Folkestone, this is your night.
