That is an intriguing set of clues you've given us already, but I agree with Joe - transcribe and post as many of the lyrics you can get here.

Is the place perhaps "Bridgenorth" rather than "Birdgenorth"?

There seems to be (according to YouTube) a different up-and-coming singer songwriter named John Hendley that will tend to come to the top in any searches; do you know how old your Hendley is, or his active years?