MARTIN HARLEYLIVE IN RAINHAM, KENT · SAT 17 APR 2027
LIVE AT THE OAST, RAINHAM, KENT
Saturday 17th April 2027 | Doors 7pm · Music 8pm
Advance Tickets £22.00 inc. fees
£20.00 ticket + £2.00 booking fee = £22.00 total · Gigantic, our official ticket agent · £25 on the door · Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult
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One of the UK’s finest roots musicians brings his bottleneck slide guitar, soulful voice and three decades of songs to The Oast for an intimate spring night of Americana, blues and folk — the kind of show where you can hear every note.
About Martin Harley
Hailed as a “slide guitar master” by Roots Magazine, Martin Harley blends Americana, blues and folk into something entirely his own. For three decades he has captivated audiences across the UK and beyond, recording acclaimed albums in Texas, Nashville and Wales and earning a reputation as one of the country’s top roots musicians.
His sold-out shows at London’s Union Chapel and appearances at Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall show what a commanding live performer he is. His music has featured on TV in The Vampire Diaries and Banshee and live on PBS’s Music City Roots, he has collaborated with Dobro legend Jerry Douglas and Grammy winner Derek Mixon, and his album Static in the Wires reached #2 on the iTunes Blues chart. His latest release, Morning Sun, produced by Nigel Stonier with contributions from Michael Blair, Mark Lewis and Chris (CJ) Hillman, showcases his finest songwriting to date.
What The Critics Say
★ “No doubt that he is a slide guitar master. He is the business.”: Roots Magazine
★ “Harley is the master of the bottleneck slide guitar.”: Black Deer Festival, five stars
★ “Harley has it all – voice, guitar artistry and the songs.”: Total Music
★ “One of the UK’s finest contemporary roots musicians.”: Guitarist Magazine
★ “Quite simply a great live act.”: Time Out London
Career Highlights
★ Sold-out shows at London’s Union Chapel
★ Appearances at Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall
★ Music featured in The Vampire Diaries and Banshee, and live on PBS’s Music City Roots
★ Collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Grammy winner Derek Mixon
★ Static in the Wires reached #2 on the iTunes Blues chart
★ Albums recorded in Texas, Nashville and Wales; latest release Morning Sun
About The Show
A Saturday night in spring, a historic room in Rainham and a true master of the slide guitar.
Martin Harley’s live show is all about the songs and the guitar playing: lap slide and bottleneck that can whisper one moment and roar the next, carried by a warm, soulful voice and a storyteller’s ease with an audience. Expect songs from Morning Sun alongside favourites from a catalogue built over three decades, in a room small enough that you’ll catch every detail. Doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm.
“Quite simply a great live act.” — Time Out London
Check Out The Official Martin Harley Website
Get to know Martin Harley before the night: Martin Harley's official website has his story, music and tour dates, and you can watch him play on his YouTube channel.
The Oast, Rainham Kent — A Venue With a Story
The Oast is one of Rainham’s most iconic buildings — constructed in the early 1870s by the Wakeley Brothers, it has overlooked Rainham station for over a century. Originally built for drying hops, it was saved from sale in the 1970s and converted into a thriving community centre run entirely by volunteers. That history gives the place a character that purpose-built venues simply can’t manufacture — exposed brickwork, a sense of occasion, and the kind of intimate atmosphere that puts you right in the room with the music.
The venue sits directly adjacent to Rainham Station with parking at the rear — easy to get to, easy to get home from. Please note: The Oast is not the Oast House Theatre — it’s the historic oast building right next to Rainham train station. For a show like this — Martin Harley on a spring Saturday night — it is the perfect setting. There is also plenty of local public car parking nearby.
Martin Harley in Rainham: your questions answered
What time do doors open for Martin Harley at The Oast, Rainham?
Doors open at 7:00pm and the music starts at 8:00pm. The show is expected to finish by about 10:30pm.
How much are tickets for Martin Harley in Rainham?
Advance tickets are £22.00 including the booking fee (£20.00 ticket + £2.00 booking fee) from Gigantic, our official ticket agent. Tickets on the door are £25, subject to availability. Use any Buy Tickets button on this page.
Is there parking at The Oast?
Yes. The Oast sits right beside Rainham station, with parking at the rear of the venue and further public parking nearby.
Is there an age limit?
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Where is The Oast in Rainham?
The Oast is at Granary Close, Rainham, Kent ME8 7SG, directly beside Rainham train station and easily reached from Gillingham, Chatham, Rochester and Sittingbourne.
What kind of music does Martin Harley play?
Martin Harley plays Americana, blues and folk, built around his lap slide and bottleneck guitar and a warm, soulful voice. Roots Magazine calls him a slide guitar master, and Time Out London says he is quite simply a great live act.
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