The Ocelots

About

Songwriting twins bring an evening of live folk-rock

Twin brothers and song-writing duo from Wexford, Ashley and Brandon Watson make a welcome return to Maidenhead. The Ocelots are at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts on Thursday 14 May at 8pm. Tickets are £16.50.

Ashley and Brandon Watson were formerly a school band playing blues standards and alternative rock during lunchtime. They now play their music throughout many stages across Europe.

Building on the folk-rock essence of their debut, the duo released their highly anticipated second album Everything, When Said Slowly in February 2025. This album unveils a richer, more expansive sound, masterfully produced by long-time collaborators Cillian and Lorcan Bryne (Ailbhe Reddy, Susan O’Neill). The narrative woven throughout the album explores themes of Irish migration, the perception of time, love and the simple joys of cycling.

The brothers are originally from Wexford, Ireland. They now reside in Leipzig, Germany. At school they started writing their own music, pursuing the direction of Bob Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel’s folk sensibilities. They finished school and backpacked around Europe, playing shows and street-performing wherever they could.

The Ocelots have built a reputation for dynamic, intimate concerts, filled with humour and storytelling. They’re known for their ability to capture an audience, with mesmerising melody and variety meeting their charm and wit on stage. They have previously joined stages with artists such as Jack Johnson, Glen Hansard, Hudson Taylor and Kim Churchill, amongst many others.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join them and experience their modern indie folk-rock harmonies live.