Keiron Farrow is a Northamptonshire-based musician whose sound bends genres and defies expectations. Drawing from folk, blues, jazz, and ragtime, Keiron creates music that feels both timeless and fresh – music with heart, history, and edge.
Unlike many musicians who start young, Keiron first picked up a guitar at almost 17. What began as curiosity quickly turned into a lifelong pursuit. The Beatles were his gateway, but his inspirations grew to include legends like Nick Drake, Bob Dylan, Fred Neil, Nina Simone, Charles Mingus, and John Coltrane. These icons helped shape a musical voice that is deeply personal and always evolving.
Over the years, Keiron has carved out a sound he calls “alternative folk” – rooted in tradition but infused with the improvisational spirit of jazz and the intricate storytelling of blues. His fingerstyle guitar playing, heavily influenced by the late Jack Rose, brings a raw, ragged beauty to his compositions. It’s a style that feels lived-in and honest.
Milestones along the way have marked his growth as an artist: learning ragtime guitar, discovering Jack Rose, and playing memorable gigs – from The Water Rats in London, opening for artists from New York’s Catskill Mountains, to a standout set in Rugby alongside a musician who once jammed with Les Paul. These are moments that have added layers to Keiron’s story.
Songs and albums matter deeply to him. “54-46 Was My Number” by Toots and The Maytals made such an impression that he tattooed the numbers on his hand. Albums like Kind of Blue, Revolver, and Innervisionsare constants in his life… weekly listens that feed his creative fire.
Community plays a big role in Keiron’s world. He’s active in the local scene, especially around Kettering, where jam nights bring musicians together to connect, collaborate, and grow. Through these nights, he’s built strong friendships, including one with Alex Gardner of Beings, whose music he’s helped record from home. He’s also part of a rock ’n’ roll band called The Gadgets, which he plays in alongside his son – a full-circle moment that reflects both his love of music and his love of family.
Venues like The Black Prince in Northampton and Just Dropped In Records in Coventry have become key stops on his journey. Supporting Ben Ottewell of Gomez at The Black Prince remains a personal highlight, as does performing in intimate, unconventional spaces where the connection between artist and audience is truly felt.
Keiron is currently working on a new EP, set for release in 2025 and looking ahead, he hopes to perform more in the North of England, where the acoustic and folk scenes are especially vibrant. A dream gig? Supporting Ryley Walker. After meeting him at a recent show, Keiron hopes to open for him in Coventry – an ambition that feels well within reach.
Outside of music, Keiron is just as creatively driven. He’s a prolific painter, having completed over 100 works in the past 18 months alone. Nature is his biggest muse, his instrumental track “Two Beeches” was written about a pair of trees in Weekley Hall Woods where he often practices guitar. He’s also fascinated by Anglo-Saxon and medieval history, and his day job in classic literature only adds more layers to his rich creative life.
Keiron Farrow is an artist who reminds us that music isn’t a race… it’s a journey. With every chord, canvas, and connection, he’s building a legacy that’s grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and soul.
