Live music with Elliot Hollins

Elliot Hollins plays Derby Market Hall on Saturday 9 January, from 6pm to 8pm. He's a Derby singer-songwriter, and the set mixes his own original songs with his takes on covers.

There's a particular way he plays that's worth knowing about before you go: he uses a percussive fingerstyle approach to the guitar, which means he's often playing the rhythm and the melody at the same time. It's a good thing to keep in mind when you're listening, because it changes how the songs sit.

Outside of playing live, Hollins works as a music producer, releasing tracks under his own name through various independent labels. He's performed in venues around the world, so this is a local date for a musician who's played well beyond the city.

It's a free event, running from 6pm to 8pm at Derby Market Hall.