Charlie Dore

One of the UK’s most respected and quietly influential songwriters, Charlie returns to the road in 2026 with Still Curious, a tour that celebrates a lifetime of sharp observation and musical craft.

For this leg of the tour she will be playing with the multi-talented Gareth Huw Davies, master of 5 string Double Bass, Cello and Piano and singing too. Since their last visit to the Ale House Charlie has released another album, Like Animals and 3 EPs, including last year’s Still Curious, which features the first ever recording of MercuryWings, a lost song by Elvis Costello, written in 1976.

Charlie has written songs recorded by artists as wide-ranging as Tina Turner, George Harrison, Céline Dion, Martha Wainwright, Ricky Ross and Paul Carrack.

She loves songwriting but says “I still have the touring bug, in spades We've always had a great time at the Ale House - it’s a unique atmosphere and it’ll be a treat to return. “

'Knowing, worldly, delicate...oddly timeless. ' - Independent on Sunday

'Charlie Dore continues to make wise and beautiful records.' - Daily Telegraph

'...beguiling...perfectly crafted songs' - Roots Album of the Week, Independent on Saturday

'...beneath the wit and melody there's grit'. - Uncut

'File under treasure' The Observer

'...impressive, personal, beautifully crafted... a joy' - Maverick *****