biography

Members:

  • Ant Biggs: Vocals, Tenor Guitar, Cigar Box Guitar, Ukulele Bass, Electric Bass
  • Barry Woodley: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Bass

Genre: Folk Roots, Americana, Blues, Pop

Origin: Recently formed project of professional musicians

Influences: The Transatlantic Sessions, Wilco, The Jayhawks, Elvis Costello

Achievements: Whilst the list of Ant and Baz’s achievements is long. Take a look at the lists below, Tuesday Roots Review is a new project, building a presence with a handful of appearances at open mic sessions. Despite their recent formation, they have already released an album, “Full Ahead Slow,” available on their website along with other merchandise.

Style and Themes: Tuesday Roots Review is characterized by their refined musicianship and commitment to classic melody, intertwined with powerful and intimate storytelling. Their music resonates with deep emotional narratives and accessible, yet sophisticated, musical arrangements.

Discography:

  • Album: Full Ahead Slow

Unique Facts: Ant and Baz, have a long history of musical , writing songs together forty years ago, but it is only now that they have begun to perform together as Tuesday Roots Review. Whilst each brings their own unique vision to the project the cornerstones are an enduring friendship and shared vision , bringing a unique and heartfelt dynamic to their performances and recordings.

Summary

Tuesday Roots Review is a newly formed band that brings together the talents of Ant Biggs and Barry Woodley. With a multi-instrumental approach and a blend of folk roots, Americana, blues, and pop influences, they deliver classic melodies and powerful, intimate stories. Although new to the performance scene, their long history of songwriting and recent album release, “Full Ahead Slow,” showcase their deep musical connection and promise.


Venues

The Adelphi – Hull
C# House – London
The Eel Pie Club – London
The Duchess of York – Leeds
The George Robey – London
The 100 Club – London
THE Ronnie Scott’s – London
The Mean Fiddler – London
The Corn Exchange – Cambridge
The Thekla – Bristol
The Town & Country/Forum – London
The Orange – London
The Waterfront – Norwich
The Junction – Cambridge
The Victoria Rooms – Bristol

Festivals

Alnwick
Beverley
Birmingham Jazz and Blues
Braskeorol
Cropredy
Giants of Rock Cambridge
The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival – Colne
Midtfyns – Denmark
Minehead Blues
Rockers Reunited – Liverpool, Buxton, Torquay…
Roskilde Festival – Denmark
Rotterdam – Holland
Shetland Folk
Sidmouth Folk
Skagen Festival – Denmark
Skegness Blues
Tenby Blues
Trowbridge – Village Pump
Upton Blues
Whitby Blues

Countries

Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Eire
England,
France
Germany
Jersey
Luxemburg
Morocco
Nederlands
N. Ireland
Portugal
Scotland
Spain
Switzerland
Wales

Blues Matters
Folk Roots
Telegraph
Jackie

Radio

Radio 2 – Folk on 2 sessions
And many local stations

TV

That one with Artur Smith
That Northeast one – Tied Up
That one with the presenter who got bit by a ferret.
That Trowbridge one.

Other Accolades

Runner Up in the National Busking Championships York
Folk artist in Residence – North East
Band of the Year – International Musician & Recording World
“Hardest working band” – the levellers on Rapido
Gone to the Dogs

Recordings

And at least 1 Top 20 Folk Roots album

There have been over a dozen albums
working with top producers
Grammy award winners.
Novello award winners
And No 1 artists

But at the end of the day its time to get on road…

And while they would rather be enjoying the mountains of wales or the banks of the severn there are .

The music and cultures of
North Africa
Spain
And the swamps of Louisiana have made their mark. They have been studied, assimilated. Become part of a voice that is quite unique,

Whilat Ant and Baz would
Welsh  mountains