New to these shores from England, The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, perform at Our Times Coffeehouse in a November 16 concert. Their blend of folk and Americana produced a debut album that broke into the Top 10 in the iTunes Country chart and the Official UK Americana Chart. Their sound has been compared to “The Civil Wars” and Gillian Welch.

“The Black Feathers are acoustic, but with enough power and force to drive a sledgehammer,” declared fRoots Magazine. Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. In October, they were #18 on the CMC Country Music Channel’s video playlist, broadcasting to 2.4 million households on TV stations throughout northern California.

Doors open at 7:15 PM that evening for ticket sales. The suggested donations are $20 adults and $15 students with ID; sorry, no pre-sales are available. Our Times Coffeehouse is in the Ethical Humanist Society building on Old Country Road, two miles west of Meadowbrook Parkway next to the blue water tower.