Butch Bastard + Mitch Rowland

Folklore Sessions Presents;

Butch Bastard + Mitch Rowland
June 8th, 2026
The Folklore Rooms
£20adv | 18+

This show is fully standing.

Butch Bastard is the project of Los Angeles-based songwriter Ian Murray, known for his sharply observed, narrative-driven songwriting.

In 2025, he opened a full UK and European tour for Father John Misty, performing in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the Copenhagen Opera House. The tour marked a significant expansion of his audience, with strong reception across multiple cities and sold-out vinyl runs along the way. 

As Butch Bastard, he leans into lyrical precision and performances that foreground the emotional core of each song. His catalogue features three fully produced studio LP's as well as a live recording of his 2025 performance at Royal Albert Hall that well documents his stripped down approach to performance.

Mitch Rowland is an American guitarist, songwriter best known for his close creative partnership with Harry Styles. Raised in Ohio and later based in Los Angeles, Rowland emerged as a key musical collaborator on Styles' solo work, contributing guitar, songwriting, and production across multiple records, including the Grammy-winning album Harry's House.

Before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist, Rowland built a reputation as a versatile and musical guitarist, both in the studio and on stage. As a member of Styles' touring band, he became known for his fluid playing style and understated presence.

In 2023, Rowland released his debut solo album, Come June, a collection of introspective songs that blend folk, soft rock, and classic singer-songwriter influences. The record highlights a quieter, more personal side of his artistry marked by delicate arrangements, thoughtful lyrics, and a focus on melody over virtuosity.

Once minimum wage co-workers at a pizzeria in Los Angeles, long-time musical collaborators Butch Bastard and Mitch Rowland join forces for a dual headline show.

Before stages like Royal Albert Hall or arenas around the world, Butch Bastard and Mitch Rowland were coworkers at a Los Angeles pizza shop. What started as a casual overlap turned into a lasting creative relationship, with both artists eventually finding their own lanes: Rowland as both a solo artist and a sought-after collaborator with Harry Styles, and Butch as a singular voice who went on to open a sold out UK/EU tour for Father John Misty. The origin story is humble, but it still lingers in the spirit of their work.