“One listen to the lilting vocals, truthful narrative, and welcoming musicality and you will understand,” writes The Aquarian. “Beautiful would almost be an understatement.” That sense of invitation sits at the heart of The Foreign Landers’ music.

Their songs pay close attention to ordinary moments, shaped by the belief that grace often shows up in these places. Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition, the band blends acoustic drive with reflective songwriting and close harmony singing shaped by lives lived across borders.

Rooted in bluegrass and Celtic tradition, the band creates their own sound  with reflective songwriting and enchanting singing shaped by lives lived across borders.

Led by vocalist and banjoist Tabitha Agnew Benedict from Co Armagh and mandolinist David Benedict of South Carolina, The Foreign Landers have built a reputation for music that feels deeply personal.

Their work grows out of shared experience, shaped by distance, home, and the steady work of learning how to live faithfully in changing seasons.

With the release of their sophomore album Made to Wonder on January 23, 2026, the band offers their most compelling and cohesive statement to date.

DJ Support from Superfly Funk & Soul Belfast 

Craig Charles is a multifaceted talent whose career spans across television, radio, and the music industry. As an actor, he gained widespread acclaim for his role as Dave Lister in the cult sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf, a role he reprised for several decades, endearing him to audiences worldwide.

Beyond Red Dwarf, Craig has showcased his versatility as an actor with roles in acclaimed dramas like Coronation Street and The Scousers, establishing himself as one of the most recognisable faces on British television. In addition to his acting prowess, Craig Charles has also made a significant impact in the world of radio.

His eclectic taste in music and charismatic on-air persona have made him a beloved figure on BBC Radio 6 Music, where has hosted The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show since 2002. Renowned for his deep knowledge of funk, soul, and dance music, Craig has garnered a dedicated following of listeners who tune in to his show for its infectious energy and stellar playlist.

His contributions to the music industry were further recognised when he won the Digital Radio Personality of the Year award at the Sony Radio Academy Awards. Outside of his broadcasting career, Craig Charles has made waves as a DJ, bringing his infectious blend of funk and soul to clubs and festivals around the world. With his dynamic DJ sets and unparalleled stage presence, he has become a mainstay at renowned events such as Glastonbury Festival, Kendal Calling and Boogietown.

Charles’s passion for music and his ability to command a dance floor have solidified his reputation as one of the most influential DJs in the funk and soul scene, earning him a devoted fan base and cementing his legacy as a true icon of British entertainment.

Growing up in Los Angeles, Jerron Paxton would sit with an ear by the radio, eagerly absorbing the nuances and history of Black American traditional music that connect him to his ancestral roots in the South.

A songwriter, inheritor of tradition, and a walking, talking jukebox, Paxton approaches his craft with equal part wit and reverence, with a knack for leg-pulling and cracking wise.

Things Done Changed is an album of original songs that sound beamed in from nearly a century ago, when jazz and blues were performed as a means of both personal and cultural survival. Lick by lick, Paxton builds a bridge between generations gone and generations to come, singing the heartaches and joys of the past and present.