Saturday 20.06.26 - A Night with Alex Francis

£15.00

The Country Cafe is delighted to welcome for his debut show with us, Alex Francis.

Doors open at 6.00pm and Music starts between 7.15-7.30pm.

We typically run over 21 evenings, however children 14 and over will be welcome on a Saturday night if prior agreed with management, and they are accompanied by a suitable adult.

(Bring ID if you’re lucky enough to look under 25)

No groups larger than 6 please. If you are intending to come as a group of 5 or 6, our tables of this size are very limited in number, so we would appreciate you placing your booking as one group so we can plan to try and seat you together.

Your ticket will guarantee you a seat and table in the venue. HOWEVER, location of this seating is first come first served, so please arrive early for your pick of the best tables.

At The Country Café, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0AU (Inside Patrick Green Building)

At The Country Café, we are an authentic Southern style Listening Room. This means there is one simple rule : You allow our musicians to set the tone of the room. If it’s upbeat and high tempo, join in! If its intimate and personal then please respect the musician and listen, keeping chatter and noise levels to a minimum. Our musicians are not background noise.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Alex Francis has earned a reputation for his soulful voice and

heartfelt songwriting. Raised in a music-loving household, he developed a passion for music

at a young age and began performing around the age of 16, influenced by artists like Michael

Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones and numerous Motown legends who laid the

foundation for his soulful sound.

In pursuit of his musical aspirations, Alex moved to Brighton to study music where he carved

his own unique path into the city’s vibrant creative scene, before eventually relocating to

London where he has been based ever since.

His breakthrough came in 2017 when he was invited to be the guest vocalist on the Melanie C

single “Hold On” released commercially throughout europe which led him to tour with

melanie and begin establishing himself on the continent. Since then he has released numerous

EP’s and singles, toured internationally and accumulated over 30 million Spotify streams

and 10k unique Shazams as his music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Also recognized as the brother of James Bay, Alex Francis is carving his own unique path in

the industry.

The Country Cafe is delighted to welcome for his debut show with us, Alex Francis.

Doors open at 6.00pm and Music starts between 7.15-7.30pm.

We typically run over 21 evenings, however children 14 and over will be welcome on a Saturday night if prior agreed with management, and they are accompanied by a suitable adult.

(Bring ID if you’re lucky enough to look under 25)

No groups larger than 6 please. If you are intending to come as a group of 5 or 6, our tables of this size are very limited in number, so we would appreciate you placing your booking as one group so we can plan to try and seat you together.

Your ticket will guarantee you a seat and table in the venue. HOWEVER, location of this seating is first come first served, so please arrive early for your pick of the best tables.

At The Country Café, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 0AU (Inside Patrick Green Building)

At The Country Café, we are an authentic Southern style Listening Room. This means there is one simple rule : You allow our musicians to set the tone of the room. If it’s upbeat and high tempo, join in! If its intimate and personal then please respect the musician and listen, keeping chatter and noise levels to a minimum. Our musicians are not background noise.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Alex Francis has earned a reputation for his soulful voice and

heartfelt songwriting. Raised in a music-loving household, he developed a passion for music

at a young age and began performing around the age of 16, influenced by artists like Michael

Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones and numerous Motown legends who laid the

foundation for his soulful sound.

In pursuit of his musical aspirations, Alex moved to Brighton to study music where he carved

his own unique path into the city’s vibrant creative scene, before eventually relocating to

London where he has been based ever since.

His breakthrough came in 2017 when he was invited to be the guest vocalist on the Melanie C

single “Hold On” released commercially throughout europe which led him to tour with

melanie and begin establishing himself on the continent. Since then he has released numerous

EP’s and singles, toured internationally and accumulated over 30 million Spotify streams

and 10k unique Shazams as his music continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Also recognized as the brother of James Bay, Alex Francis is carving his own unique path in

the industry.

Country artist Brook Ellingworth, blends heartfelt lyrics with gripping storytelling and melodic instincts that are earning him a place on both sides of the Atlantic. UK based originally from Oxford, England, he discovered his passion for performing at an early age and solidified those country music roots of his during frequent trips to Nashville, Tennessee — where he made his CMA Fest debut this year on the Country Goes Global stage.

In 2025, Ellingworth released his full-length album Roll The Dice, recorded in Nashville’s Curb Studio alongside producer Jake Burns. Featuring fan favourite singles, ‘Road Map To Your Heart’ & ‘Truck Stop’. The record dives into a blend of modern country and country rock, exploring themes of love, loss, and life's unpredictability, showcasing a full and road-worn sound. Whether playing intimate venues in London or iconic spots like East Nashville’s 5 Spot, The Local, or Hernando’s Hideaway in Memphis, Ellingworth brings an authentic, powerful presence to every stage. With a growing fan base in both the UK and US, he's carving out a distinct voice in todays country scene.