Cohen Tribute

Mellow folk music, characterised by introspective lyrics and wry humour, is the sound that Pierce Joyce is known for, and he will be bringing this sound to The Folklore Rooms in Brighton on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

What is Pierce Joyce's background? Pierce Joyce hails from the foot of the Blackstairs Mountains in Carlow, Ireland, and is now based in Brighton, where he has honed his compositional ability and released several EPs and albums, including In Love & Isolation and The Cost of Being Silver.

What kind of music can we expect from Pierce Joyce? Joyce's music is a blend of folk songs, spoken word, field recordings, and electronic soundscapes, exploring societal issues and drawing on the themes of W.B. Yeats and James Joyce, with a sound that is often compared to early Leonard Cohen and Blaze Foley.

What is the significance of the event on 1 November 2026? The event marks 10 years since the passing of Leonard Cohen, and Pierce Joyce will be performing a special evening celebrating Cohen's work, with the first half of the concert featuring Cohen's 1971 album Songs of Love and Hate in its entirety, followed by a second set of classics and lesser-known songs, with special guests joining him on stage.