Gotobeat to be is excited to be bringing Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) to Frome on Wednesday 21st October for a headline show at The Tree House.
Matthew C. Whitaker is a Manchester-based musician and composer whose solo work unfolds in quiet contrast to his day job fronting cosmic prog-rave outfit HENGE, with whom he has released four acclaimed albums and toured extensively across the UK and Europe.
Where the band trades in high-energy, maximalist spectacle, Whitaker's solo practice is something else entirely: hushed, patient, and built for close listening. His debut, Man With the Anvil Hat (2016), introduced his flair for intricate harmony and richly textured soundscapes. His latest release, Songs for the Weary (2026), continues this exploration with eight gentle pieces for classical guitar, lush string arrangements, and subtle electronics. Singles from the album have found a home on BBC Radio 6 Music, with "Lucid Dreamer" championed by Radcliffe and Maconie and "Chestnut Tree" picked up by Craig Charles.
In May 2022 The Cheese & Grain opened a second sister venue The Tree House. The venue is located half a mile from the Cheese and Grain, upstairs above the popular The Vine Tree pub. Proving to be a massive success with the majority of events selling out, with the likes of Lottery Winners, Flyte, Skinny Lister, Bug Club, Bare Jams, Glen Matlock, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Melin Melyn, Ondara, Anvil, Omega Nebula, FM and many more bringing shows to the intimate space. The venue has a standing capacity of 110 including guests and production holds. The venue is located up 14 stairs with no lift access and is strictly 18+
Address: 35 Berkley Rd Frome, BA11 2EH Somerset, United Kingdom
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