GHT Lates: Dan O’Farrell, Tim Holehouse & J Fashole-Luke
Exhibitions, In Person, Music
Friday 27th February 2026 7:00pm - 11:00pm
God's House Tower, Town Quay Road, Southampton, SO14 2NY
Join us at the first GHT Lates of 2026!
Part of a series of late-night events at God’s House Tower, GHT Lates is an opportunity to explore the building by night while enjoying live performances from some of the South’s best musicians.
Musicians Performing
Dan O’Farrell – Formed in 2017 to give Dan O’Farrell’s songs of poetry, politics, Shakespeare and, erm, traffic-lights some extra light and shade, The Difference Engine have grown from the core trio of Dan (guitar and vocals), Rick Foot (double-bass) and Chris Walsh (drums) to include Rufus Grig on keyboards and – occasionally – TV personality Matt Allright on pedal-steel. After supporting such luminaries as Wreckless Eric, The Levellers and Robyn Hitchcock, and festival appearances at Victorious, IOW, Wickham and Bestival, they release their fourth album – ‘The Fish That Learned To Drown’ in January 2026.
Described by NME’s Amrik Rai as ‘erudite, morose and challenging’, the band pride themselves on having something to say and increasingly varied ways of saying it, but lyrically and musically. Often working hard to avoid categorisation they will, if pushed, grudgingly except that they are ‘sort of alt-folky, with an indie-rock edge and a soupcon of country…’
Tim Holehouse – For the past 20 years Tim Holehouse has been touring the globe, like a stone gathering no moss has brought influences as varying to his sound today. Breaking the 250-300 gig mark most years, Tim leads somewhat of a nomadic existence, but for all intents and purposes, treats London as his home when not out plying his trade to international and domestic audiences.
Tim is equally prolific with his recording as he is with his travels, when not gigging his way round the US, Canada, Japan, Iceland, Australia or Europe, he has found the time to release 21 albums and countless split releases, often with artists he tours with.
Tim’s own sound is hugely varied too, often able to adapt to performing sets depending on the atmosphere of a show. He has been known to release folk, blues, experimental music and much more besides, often on a single tour. Tim’s songs come from a place of honesty and a keen ear for anything creative regardless of genre. His own philosophy is that, ‘if music is good, it’s just good, right?’
For the past 20 years Tim Holehouse has been touring the globe, like a stone gathering no moss has brought influences as varying to his sound today. Breaking the 250-300 gig mark most years, Tim leads somewhat of a nomadic existence, but for all intents and purposes, treats London as his home when not out plying his trade to international and domestic audiences.
Tim is equally prolific with his recording as he is with his travels, when not gigging his way round the US, Canada, Japan, Iceland, Australia or Europe, he has found the time to release 21 albums and countless split releases, often with artists he tours with.
Tim’s own sound is hugely varied too, often able to adapt to performing sets depending on the atmosphere of a show. He has been known to release folk, blues, experimental music and much more besides, often on a single tour. Tim’s songs come from a place of honesty and a keen ear for anything creative regardless of genre. His own philosophy is that, ‘if music is good, it’s just good, right?’
J Fashole-Luke – J Fashole-Luke is a multi instrumentalist who is in high demand particularly for live piano performances. He has performed all over Europe at Jazz Festivals (including Montreaux, Vienne, North Sea, Swanage and Vienna Jazz Festivals and in UK at Glastonbury, Bestival, Boomtown, Shambala, Hyde Park and Isle Of Wight Festivals), as well as many other public performances and private engagements. During this time J has performed with top British jazz artists including Gary Crosby, Jay Phelps, Tony Kofi and has even jammed with American jazz legends Marcus Miller, Isaiah Sharkey and the late great Roy Hargrove. He has also had multiple appearances at Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club, performed live on BBC2’s Later…with Jools Holland and has collaborated with household names such as Alexandra Burke, Dolly Parton and Usher.
JFL’s original music draws from a wide range of influence across many genres and this show provides a heady blend of striking melodies, unusual time signatures, imaginative harmonies and driving rhythms. His accompanists Lewis Treasure (bass) and Ted Carrasco (drums) are highly accomplished intuitive and virtuosic musicians who really bring his ideas to life in full colour.
Local Food Truck
We’re excited to welcome the Chilli Chain for the evening, serving freshly homemade chilli and nachos, with both beef and vegan options available.
Exhibitions
When you’re not listening to the bands, take the opportunity to explore God’s House Tower after hours. You’ll have exclusive access to our permanent exhibition, The Stories Behind the Stones. Soak in the history and take in the rooftop views of Southampton’s Old Town.
In the Main Gallery, you can explore the Embodied Knowledge: Traces of Our Making by Create + Connect exhibition.
Tickets
Tickets cost £7 in advance or £8.50 on the night. Tap here for tickets.
Accessibility
The ground-floor bar and café at GHT have step-free access from Town Quay Road. For information on parking and travel please visit: Plan your Visit.
The Main Gallery and the Barker-Mill Project Space, both of which are accessible via lift. The The Stories Behind the Stones exhibition is in the tower which isn’t fully accessible. If you would like to discuss your access needs before booking please contact [email protected]
If you’d like to familiarise yourself with the venue before your visit, you can take a virtual tour of our spaces on our website. You’ll also find a visual story introducing members of the GHT team.
For the duration of this exhibition, the library will also be available as a quiet space. This space includes dimmed lighting, seating, and water. You are welcome to use it at any time if you would like a break.
Click here to Plan Your Visit or take a Virtual Tour