Seamus Fogarty

Seamus Fogarty plays The Kitchen Garden on Thursday 25 February, with the night presented by the venue itself. He's an alt-folk musician, and he's the sole name on the bill, so it's a straightforward evening of his songs.

If you're not already familiar with the venue, The Kitchen Garden is tucked away in Kings Heath at 7 York Road, B14 7SA. It's a bit of a multi-tasker: it works as a performance space, restaurant, bar, cafe, private function and wedding room, and garden shop, all built around a central courtyard. That means it's as much a place for a meal or a drink as it is for a gig, so it's easy enough to make an evening of it rather than just popping in for the music.

Fogarty's set is the main event here, and with no other acts on the bill, the focus stays on his songs. It's alt-folk, so it sits in that acoustic, song-led territory, and since he's the only one playing, you'll get a full set of his own material. If you've seen him before, it's a good chance to catch up; if you haven't, it's a straightforward way to hear what he does.

The gig starts at 8:00 pm, with doors open from 7:30 pm, so there's plenty of time to get settled before he takes the stage. It's on a Thursday night in Kings Heath, so you'll be in the heart of the neighbourhood for it.