Tom Kitching Launches New Book and Album About England's Waterways at Guildford Boathouse

Tom Kitching’s new book and album, Where There’s Brass, documents the six months he spent living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from Manchester on a traditional narrowboat built in 1937.

His writings, interwoven with a specially composed suite of music, tells the story of the contemporary London waterways; a floating slum at worst, a bohemian, alternative, vibrant community at best. It is a love letter to the waterways, and a rallying cry for what they can be in the future.

This project builds on the success of his previous work, 'Seasons of Change', recounting his 18 months busking around England. In reviewing Seasons of Change, well-known Folk Show broadcaster Mike Harding said, "I'm devouring the book, not just reading it. The lad is one of the best fiddlers I've ever heard - he breathes life into the tunes. I didn't know he was also a very fine writer indeed."

The concert is organised by local promoter Folk Inspiration and will take place on 6 June at 7:30 at the Guildford Boathouse. Tickets available at www.folkinspiration.org.