Louis O'Hara and His Burley Chassis

LOUIS O’HARA AND HIS BURLEY CHASSIS // CWRW

We’re chuffed to bits to have Louis O’Hara making his headline debut at CWRW – in a full band show with his Burley Chassis in tow! The support line-up is absolutely stacked, with Looney Bergonzi, Limited Ltd, Seattle’s Serafima & The Shakedowns, and will be followed by a DJ set from Leo Alys.

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Libertino Records’ latest signing Louis O’Hara is a singer-songwriter from Pembroke Dock, West Wales, whose music blends tender folk sensibilities with poetic lyricism and chamber-pop textures. His songs draw from memory, place, and quiet emotional truths, often described as nostalgic, emotional, and intimate.

After years living in Bristol and London, O’Hara returned to West Wales in 2024, a move that inspired the writing of his forthcoming debut album (due late 2025). Written between a cherished nylon-string guitar and his grandmother’s piano, the record reflects on themes of loss, love, and friendship, arranged with his band His Burley Chassis and recorded in Spain with producer James Trevascus (Billy Nomates, Young Fathers, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis).

His earlier EPs Clay (2024) and Pass The Blame (2025) established him as one of Wales’ most affecting new voices, drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Sparklehorse, and Paul McCartney. With “Just Grand”, Louis O’Hara offers a glimpse into the emotional honesty and lyrical clarity of his upcoming full-length record.

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Presented by SLUSH.

16+ with adult.