MAGGIE BAUGH (USA)
TUES 28TH JULY II CARMEN, GTR, MANCHETSER
Born in Boca Raton, FL, Maggie Baugh has caught the music industry's attention for her independent success. Baugh's social media prowess is immense with 55 million streams across all platforms, including her TikTok series, “Finish the Lick” that has garnered her more than 40 million views across all social platforms, showing off her proficiency on multiple instruments. Baugh released her debut album, “Dear Me” that was featured across multiple editorial playlisting and landed over 500K streams in its first day, reaching #19 iTunes on the US Country Album Charts and #9 on the Australian Country Album Charts. Most recently, Baugh caught the attention of country superstar, Keith Urban who asked her to join him on tour as his utility player. In the past 2 years, Baugh has appeared on the CMT Awards, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, the Todays Show, Nissan Stadium, and Kelly Clarkson, just to name a few. As an artist, she has performed on stages such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and made her Grand Ole Opry debut in December of 2024 with multiple appearances since. Baugh spent 2025 on the road headlining her “Entertainer’s Heart” World Tour where she has played over 85 shows all across the US, UK and Canada. Rolling Stone UK named Maggie the #1 artist to watch in 2025, she’s a member of Fender Guitars’ NEXT Class of 2025 and featured in a cameo role in the Hallmark Christmas movie, “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas.”
SHELLY FAIRCHILD (USA)
SUNDAY 09/08/2026 II carmen, gtr manchester
Shelly Fairchild, a singer-songwriter and Billboard Hot Country Singles charting recording artist, is one of the pioneers and trailblazers for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Nashville Music scene. After music row made it clear that “Queer” was not welcome during her time on a major label, Shelly dug her heels in and not only made a name for herself but has consistently created safe and inclusive spaces in Music City for artists of the Queer and the Queer Affirming community.
Born in Mississippi, her musical upbringing brought her to Nashville, Tennessee, where she started writing and recording at 19 years old. She has toured with Martina McBride, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, and many more. Shelly has been featured as a background vocalist with Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Tanya Tucker, Melissa Etheridge, Terri Clark, Martina McBride and others. As a songwriter, her songs have been recorded by multiple artists including Little Big Town, Tanya Tucker, and Ty Herndon to name a few. Shelly is also a regular guest on The Grand Ole Opry.
Shelly saunters confidently and firmly across genres with original music in over 100 television placements including Station 19, Selling Sunset, Riverdale, Love Island, American Ninja Warrior, Grey’s Anatomy and a long list of other media with varying tones and genres.
In October 2025, Shelly launched a Kickstarter campaign seeking fan support to make her fifth studio album. She reached her funding goal in 24 hours and continued to see the campaign grow to heights she could have never imagined! With her upcoming album, Shelly steps back into the realm where she feels most at home – Alt Country infused with a little bit of the blues.
WAITING LIST: Email garyjpquinn@yahoo.co.uk
Jeremy McComb (usa)
Tues 15/09/2026 II Carmen Bar, Gtr Manchester
Jeremy McComb released his 7th album in October 2025, and we are delighted and can't wait to have him return to Carmen again!
“Where can we download the stories?!” - I hear this all the time…
Jeremy McComb has made his career with his ability to connect with an audience. “It’s my magic trick, it’s always kind of been the thing that sets me apart.” McComb shrugs with a grin. His live shows have become known for his ability to connect the songs and the audience with his story-telling.
“My goal is always to connect, but to be able to connect a laugh, story and an audience with a song or memory is something that I feel in love with, So I study comedians. With stand up there is nothing to hide behind, and so studying the greats like Carlin, Norm Macdonald, The smothers brothers has given me an insight on how I like to connect with a crowd.”
The connection is undeniable, the stories relatable and inappropriate in every way and the way they match to each song makes these songs hit even deeper.
“ I say whatever I think on stage, it’s dangerous but it’s a promise I made myself to say everything outlaid. It forces me to be honest, and I love the feeling of never knowing what’s going to happen next.”
“Somewhere in the middle… is the truth” was recorded live in “The Room” in Clinton Wisconsin, that he describes as: “one of his favorite listening rooms in the country”
Brooks herring (usa)
Tues 17/09/2026 II carmen bar, gtr manchester
Brooks Herring is an award-winning songwriter, Nashville recording artist, U.S. Navy veteran, and 2026 South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee whose music blends country, Southern rock, and blues with the authenticity of lived experience.
Originally from Conway, South Carolina, Brooks completed multiple combat deployments in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa before pursuing a career in music. Drawing from his Southern roots, military service, and personal experiences, his songs explore themes of resilience, faith, loss, healing, and hope through honest storytelling and powerful performances.
Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Brooks has earned more than 1.6 million streams across digital platforms and continues to build an international audience through his independent releases and live shows. Known for connecting deeply with listeners, his music reflects both the challenges and triumphs that shape the human experience.
Beyond music, Brooks holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor’s degree in Songwriting from Belmont University. He remains passionate about supporting veterans, mentoring emerging songwriters, and using music as a platform for connection and purpose.