Blending soaring melodies, heartfelt storytelling and rich acoustic textures with driving folk-rock energy, Courting Ghosts have quickly established themselves as one of the UK's most exciting emerging Indie-Americana bands.

Since their debut in 2023, the Wiltshire five-piece has built a growing reputation for exceptional songwriting and captivating live performances. Their debut album, Falling My Friend, released in September 2024, received widespread critical acclaim, with Americana UK awarding it 8/10 and writing:

"'Falling My Friend' immediately impresses with its songwriting, arrangements and production... This is an excellent first album which places Courting Ghosts in the company of an increasingly strong home-grown Americana scene."

The band's momentum has continued to grow, with the title track "Falling My Friend" surpassing 20,500 Spotify streams. They followed the album with the acclaimed EP Open Book and have continued to build their reputation through appearances at respected festivals and venues across the UK, including Maverick Festival, Trowbridge Festival, The 7Hills Spring Festival and Bristol Harbour Festival, alongside headline and support shows nationwide.

Their live performances have earned equally enthusiastic praise. Americana UK wrote:

"Their songs combined strong melodies with thoughtful arrangements, weaving acoustic textures together with subtle electric flourishes. The musicianship was quietly impressive, never showy but always serving the songs, especially the vibrant, dramatic sound of Open Book and the bursting chorus and rhythm of Falling My Friend."

Meanwhile, Three Chords And The Truth UK said:

"Courting Ghosts travelled from the West Country to put on a stellar performance hitting all the right spots."

The band's songwriting has also been featured in Songwriting Magazine and showcased at prominent songwriting festivals, further cementing their reputation as one of the UK's rising voices in contemporary Americana.

Known for their distinctive blend of Indie-Americana, folk-rock and acoustic music, Courting Ghosts craft songs that combine memorable melodies, heartfelt lyrics and dynamic arrangements. From intimate acoustic ballads to uplifting, rhythm-driven anthems, their music balances emotional depth with infectious energy, creating performances that leave a lasting impression on audiences.

Courting Ghosts are:

Chris Hoar – Lead vocals & rhythm guitar

Marcel Rose – Lead guitar

Dave Turner – Keyboards

Andy Maggs – Bass

Dermot James – Drums