Vera Van Heeringen

Vera van Heeringen’s debut album, Standing Tall, was released in 2012 and marked a change of direction after nearly five years of touring as part of the brilliantly comedic New Rope String Band. With influences firmly rooted across the Atlantic, Vera writes soulful songs and tunes with lyrics and delivery speaking straight to – and from – the heart. In 2015 Vera released her second album, Proper Brew, which features a list of musicians who share her musical aesthetic, including Tim O’Brien, Dirk Powell, Rayna Gellert and Kris Drever. Vera van Heeringen released her third album, Won’t be Broken, on 5th of September, 2019, on Dirk Powell’s Wood and Steel label. This record features Vera’s established trio Andy Seward and Dave Luke and a small list of guest musicians: Dave Formula, Dirk Powell, Jock Tyldesley, Keith Angel, Joel Savoy and Kelli Jones. 'She can play the acoustic guitar better than most' - NoDepression 'A tremendous voice, dextrous guitar strumming... Dark, devastating lyrics reveal their wisdom gradually' - MU Magazine 'Won't be Broken is a superb album' - R2 (Rock'n'Reel) Magazine 'Constructing a work so nuanced and layered is no small achievement, clearly, Vera Van Heeringen’s third album reveals an artist whose work is maturing like a fine wine; it’s a delight to taste and a pleasure to partake in but it will also make your head spin' - Folk Radio UK