Abi sings because she has to. With songs that scream for the voiceLess, shout from the other shore to keep going, moan for the end of the world, pray for someone to listen.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet, Abi Budgen is an artist in the deepest sense of the word, her work a beautiful explosion of everything that makes us human.
"A formidable force... Immense fun to watch, extreme and talented" Birmingham Review
"A hidden gem in the chaotic universe." Songwall
Abi's innovative musical style is born of a lifetime's love and study of traditional blues and gospel music, of which she is also an internationally respected teacher.
Her song 'Cry' features on album 'Music Minds' alongside artists including Andy Fairweather Low, Chris Difford and Tom Robinson.
“Hauntingly on point” Jasmine Gardosi (former Birmingham Poet Laureate)
Also a well-loved voice in the Birmingham poetry community, Abi's work has been published by Verve Poetry Press in anthology ‘Eighty Four’. She has recently collaborated with legendary Birmingham band The Destroyers performing her poem ‘The Wave’ with them both live and on their latest album, ‘Argonaut’.
Abi is frequently accompanied by long-time collaborator Dan Wilkins on drums and percussion.
"Vibrant and strong and good for the heart"
Phil Wiggins
"It Is an honour for me to work with such an exceptional artist"
MIchael Roach
