Events

For over 30 years Boo Hewerdine has been considered one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters. As lead singer of seminal band, The Bible through to his subsequent solo work and long-time collaboration with the incredible Eddi Reader he has become something of a national treasure. He is in demand as a writer, producer and performer. Over a hundred of his...

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A STANDING GIG WITH CHAIRS ONLY DOWN EACH SIDE OF THE AUDITORIUM An authentic eight-piece Ska band with years of live experience, The Superskas perform a catalogue of hits from the golden ages of Trojan Ska & 2 Tone. Covering songs from original pioneers Toots & the Maytals and Desmond Dekker, through to The Specials, Madness...

Tuesday Laveau (she/her) Tuesday Laveau is a Renegade Stripper who has been working in Burlesque since 2005. Fiercely Queer and more and more radical in her approach to Sex Work activism, Tuesday is a proud member of the Bristol Sex Worker’s Collective and works endlessly to stop her city’s SWERFS from pushing their beliefs on Sex Workers and their right...

Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well-loved and little-known, and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic. Originally formed in 2015...

SEATED CABARET For the perfect kick start to the festive period Peter Gill's 'Rockin’ & Swingin’ Christmas Evening' with his band The Good Time Charlies is always the answer. This will be a smorgasbord of boogie woogie, rock n roll and swing classics and Christmas gems such as 'Down The Road Apiece', 'Santa Claus is Coming In A Boogie Woogie...

Yes its back in its 12th year! HO HO HO, It's The Christmas Show! Bath's cult cabaret crooners swing their sleigh ride into town to kick-start the festive season as only they can! Their unusual and uplifting blend of stylish swing is a heady Yuletide tonic flavoured with the spirit of Christmases past, sprinkled with knockabout shennanigans and served warm...

It was early 2019, in the bustling Arts Café in Montreal. English singer-songwriter, Lauren Housley and Australian troubadour, Nigel Wearne were both in town to showcase at Folk Alliance International. Instantly hitting it off, Nigel and Lauren spoke about the future of folk music, the similarities and differences of their respective hemispheres and their mutual admiration of John Prine, all...

John Adams is a Singer/Songwriter hailing from Aberdare in the South Wales Valleys. With a reach in his tone to match Sam Smith and James Blunt he draws influences from the likes of honest songwriters such as James Morrison, Damien Rice and David Gray. John combines his live organic sound and impressive vocal ability with a minimal electronic production to...

Jaz Delorean is a London based British singer, with the band Tankus the Henge and also on his own. The songs that he sings and plays on the piano are tender observations of our fragile and sometimes twisted existence on this planet, taking inspiration from bar-room piano players of the Old West, the mournful melodies of his Cypriot ancestry and...

Tim Baker is a prolific wild-eyed dreamer. In 2022, Baker has returned with The Festival, a sonic embrace, a call in for love, and a cry out for connection. Baker wants us to bring our pain and suffering, and align it all with melody.The Festival is a kaleidoscopic view in these complicated times. Best known as the songwriter and leader...

Flats & Sharps are a four-piece bluegrass outfit from Penzance, Cornwall. Delivering energetic, enthusiastic, and spirited Bluegrass to audiences all around the world, Flats & Sharps have been performing their unique take on this music for over ten years. Their shows include a wide variety of influences, from a fresh and modern outlook on foot-stomping Bluegrass material through to their...

As the follow up to his 2020 Juno-nominated album Easy Keeper, Stray Dogs finds Del Barber bridging his past and present. Conceived during pandemic isolation at his rural Manitoba home, the eight songs on Stray Dogs are drawn mainly from Del’s large stock of previously unfinished demos, given renewed focus and polish by his longtime band and producer Scott Franchuk....

The Roy Orbison Experience is a celebration of the music of Roy Orbison, with the amazing vocal talent of Oliver Harris, and with an excellent experienced fully live five piece band of talented musicians. This is guaranteed to be an experience you won't want to miss. This is not a look-a-like tribute act, but rather a special live performance faithfully...

Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country’s award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from...

Starring Dave B as the UKs biggest selling singles artist of the 80s, Shakin' Stevens. As heard on Rockabilly Radio and BBC York. Featuring hits and more of the 4 times number one hit machine inc This Ole House, Green Door, Oh Julie, Marie Marie, Hot Dog, You Drive Me Crazy, Turning Away, A Love Worth Waiting For, Shooting Gallery,...

Alexander Carson is a non-binary singer-songwriter/composer based in rural North Norfolk, United Kingdom, who spends the majority of their time bumbling around a remote cottage in the woods making obtuse sounds, comforted and accompanied by two ambivalent cats, one over-excited dog, and one long-suffering partner. Carson first picked up the piano at age 4 (which is especially difficult considering the...

Please note this is a standing gig with chairs down both sides of the auditorium Way back in the Post-Covid world of 2021, gigs were considered a risky thing and the whole music biz was limping back to its feet. The Korgis had just released a new concept album and were itching to play it live. We only played two...

Having released her 16th album “Gimme Some Wine” to rave reviews at the end of 2021, Eleanor McEvoy one of Ireland’s foremost songwriters is now back on the road following the release of her latest riveting single “South Anne Street” Her live show is spellbinding. She walks in a single pool of light, the stage set with an electric guitar,...

Starring Peter Gill the Jerry Lee Lewis Story reminds the audience of rock n roll’s most exciting performer and the original first wildman of music. Jerry Lee's career was a rollercoaster of a ride that saw him challenge Elvis as the King of Rock n Roll, only to fall catastrophically in disgrace before returning to the top as one of...

Phoenix River Band's music, a potent mix of original songs with driving beats and soulful melodies, is a style best described as 'Atlanticana' - a mix of Country Rock, Blues and Rock fusing elements from both sides of 'The Pond'. Imagine cruising in a Cadillac with Chris Rea at the wheel, Pink Floyd and the Allman Brothers in the back,...

Damian Wilson is an English songwriter and vocalist who’s known for his exploration into different genres and is considered one of the most versatile singers in rock. To this day he has released 6 solo albums and 3 albums as a duo with Adam Wakeman. Damian balances his career as a singer-songwriter with being an energetic frontman for rock bands...

"Beautiful, classy playing and great songs" - Acoustic Magazine “Americana at its finest!” - fRoots Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams aka State of the Union, create a magical, stripped back and enthralling musical atmosphere with two guitars and two voices. Their performances are consistently brilliant, equal parts emotive and entertaining. The two formed their collaboration in 2011 and created two...

Larkham and Hall are a Singer/Songwriter duo hailing from the marina in Bristol harbour. Displaying a flair for lyrics, story-songs and vocal harmonies, the husband and wife team often garner comparisons with songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits, and draw influences from the same. Sarah and Elliot blend her country-edged, soulful vocal and his...

Four-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, Sarah Jane Scouten's music delivers a signature mix of vintage folk and country music, with modern sounds and subjects. An ever expanding palette brings a freshness to her brand of ambient indie Americana -- or "space-country" as she likes to call it. It's as relevant to today as it is rooted in the music...

"Stylish passionate folk rock" - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 'Rock-n-Reel' RnR Magazine "Show of Hands with a new wave ethic" - fRoots Magazine FolkLaw's "10 Year Tour" is finally under way across 2022/23 with friends and fans coming together to celebrate their exhilarating songs and music that guarantee to get your feet tapping, your face smiling, mind thinking, and festival-feet jumping! Acrobatic...

Well known as the fiddle playing front man of Americana band, Noble Jacks, Will Page is a folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Sussex. Inspired from a young age after seeing Dave Swarbrick (Fairport Convention) perform live at his local village hall in Chiddingly (East Sussex), Will has continued Swarbs’ legacy of British folk fiddle playing into the modern era. Later...

Named as one of RnR Magazines 'Ones to watch for 2022', emerging artist Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, indie and folk rock and pop. Winner of the 2021/2022 FATEA 'Female artist of the Year' award and the 2020/2021 GSMC Award for best female solo singer/songwriter, Jenny's music is described as fit for film and storytelling at its...

‘Unlock Me & Other Lockdown Laments’ In a brand new one man show Steve will perform material that surfaced over two years of isolation and inactivity. Songs such as the ‘Bristol Slaver’ and ‘You’ll Get By’ were refreshed by headlines and current affairs whilst classic covers such as ‘Forever Young’ and ‘The Boys of Summer’ struck a chord with the...

The Lost Trades are a trio of Wiltshire based singer songwriters (Jamie R Hawkins, Phil Cooper and Tamsin Quin) brought together by a mutual love of modern folk and roots music. Having joined forces in late 2019, their close three part harmonies have consistently drawn comparisons to Crosby Stills & Nash and Fleetwood Mac. Performing both collectively and individually penned...

This popular, multi award-winning husband and wife duo exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary music. Duos come and duos go… and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For over a quarter of a century Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent...

Hannah and Toby met in Summer 2018 at Floating Castle festival in Slovenia and it was clear that these two musicians shared a common approach to music making and a real artistic chemistry. Award-winning folk musician, dancer and composer Hannah James is complemented perfectly by the virtuoso cello of Toby Kuhn. Known for her work with Lady Maisery, Maddy Prior,...

#musiciscommunity South West Band Of The Year 2021 Long For The Coast is Jamie and Sophie Gould (+ with their full band). With a combination of sincere lyrics and beautiful harmonies, they sing stories about social change, spiritual adventures, and close friends lost and found. "Just beautiful...they've done it again.” James Santer, BBC Introducing Their music combines influences from artists...

“Epic” Uncut “Ethereal” Sunday Express “A life-enhancing listening experience” Louder Than War “Reaches areas of your head and heart you never knew existed” Metal Planet Music Blackheart Orchestra is officially the smallest orchestra in the world. Two people playing 13 instruments between them, Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington draw on their backgrounds in rock, folk, electronica and classical music to...

A heart-warming, musical homage to the great U.S. singer-songwriters of the late 60’s and early 70’s, featuring beautiful timeless songs from James Taylor, Carole King, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Don Mclean, Bread, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, America, The Byrds, Mamas and Papas and Carly Simon. An excellent 5-piece band will bring you classic songs from this golden era...

A celebration and tribute to Sandy Denny's defining role in British Folk-Rock Music. Julie July Band perform at The Chapel Arts Centre, Bath. They have built a substantial reputation with reinterpretations and arrangements of the work of singer-songwriter Sandy Denny. In Sandy’s brief career she left a legacy of beautiful, haunting original and traditional compositions. Richard Thompson called her -...

Please note this is a standing gig with chairs down both sides of the auditorium Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan base along the way. “..I love that. It reminds me of a mixture of early Kinks, Squeeze...

Alex Lipinski “Love the record! Way to be! Emotionally expansive, tough and pretty…honest and WORTH IT!” That’s a review to write home about, by any standard, and from anyone. That it arrived unsolicited from one of the musical firmaments most eclectic and singular of wizards, Evan Dando: the fact that it was then closely followed by an impromptu video message...

Bonnie Raitt - legendary, flame haired blues singer and bottle neck wizard. Unfortunately she's too expensive, so instead, paying tribute to that great lady, we are proud to present: The First Raitt Band - legendary blues singer, Caroline Tarbuck and bottle neck wizard Roger Slade plus a driving rhythm section comprising Pete Watson on keys, Tim Martin on bass and...

Paul Anthony was voted the UK’s No.1 David Bowie Tribute Act at the National Tribute Awards 2016. His act has amazed and entertained audiences throughout the nation. With a full band Paul will perform two hours of Bowie’s biggest hits taking the audience on a musical journey, experiencing the masterpieces that made the late, great David Bowie the immortal legend...

Think of Our Man In The Field – aka Alexander Ellis – as an independent correspondent with his works dispatches from his travels. So classically crafted are Ellis’ songs that you could be forgiven for thinking you have heard Our Man In The Field somewhere before. He and his brilliant band of pedal steel, guitar, banjo, upright bass and drums...

Jim Moray is amongst England’s finest interpreters of traditional song. His relentlessly innovative recordings can truly be said to have changed the sound of folk music since the early 2000s, and he has won fans and admirers far outside of the folk scene without ever betraying his traditional roots. A five-time BBC Folk Award winner, his songs have been featured...

Unique and timeless songs of vision, question and change Moonshadow – Suzanne - Big Yellow Taxi Heart of Gold - Northern Sky Throughout my life as a Musician and Concert performer certain Songs have stayed with me and comforted me along my journey. Timeless music that has a special place in many people’s hearts, written by, amongst others, Joni Mitchell,...

Celebrating The Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music Roxy Magic are the UK's best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry Formed in 2004, ROXY MAGIC lovingly recreate four decades of incredible music: from art school retro-futurism, to classic standards via sophisticated, adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening and with...

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and unafraid to speak his mind,...

Jinder Jinder is a UK based singer/songwriter. Making his debut in the late '90s with the critically acclaimed Dusty Roads EP, he has gone on to release twelve albums for five record labels, including Sony BMG and Universal. His songs have appeared in hit movies and have been recorded by many other artists, featured on a No.1 album and in...

THIS EVENT IS SEATED CABARET WITH A DANCE FLOOR The Lynne & McCartney Story performed by ELO Beatles Beyond is fronted by top Jeff Lynne and Paul McCartney lookalikes/soundalikes, and performs the greatest hits of ELO, Paul McCartney & Wings & The Beatles and more. As well as the loads of great music, the Show tells the story behind some...

SEATED CABARET WITH A DESIGNATED DANCE FLOOR RETURN OF THE MAC! 'Broke our box office record for ticket sales' – The Acorn Theatre, Penzance 'Took me back to the Fleetwood Mac live sound of the 70's' 'A brilliant portrayal of Fleetwood Mac' 'MAC-tastic!' Playing sellout shows across the UK since 2018 – and re-booked everywhere they appear - six piece...

‘A brilliant night – Alex Voysey’s guitar playing is out of this world’ The Alex Voysey Blues Band brings together 4 stunning musicians to reimagine the genius of Blues Titan, Joe Bonamassa. Heavily influenced by Bonamassa’s distinctive playing style, musicianship and creativity in his own performances and song writing, Alex’s new show brings together tracks from the last 2 decades...

Small Fakers lovingly recreate the sights and sounds of the Small Faces, performing all their hits including All Or Nothing, Lazy Sunday and Itchycoo Park alongside fan favourites and tracks from the 1968 No. 1 LP Ogdens Nut Gone Flake. A visual and musical feast for all fans of the Small Faces, singer Matt Bond has been described as 'Steve...

After the success of her tour in 2022, Nell Bryden is back on the road with an extensive set of dates promoting her latest album ‘Arms Around The Flame’. In the lull of the pandemic Nell Bryden has been anything but quiet. She has written and recorded a whole new album in Manhattan and LA, digging deeper than ever to...

Hailed by The British Beatles Fan Club as “definitely not your average Beatles band”, the band has earned high praise for its authentic musical renditions and close-harmony vocals. Based in Buckinghamshire, The Dung Beatles got together in 2013, with Danny Prendergast on lead guitar and vocal, Mike Ashton on drums, Steve Hillier on rhythm guitar and lead vocal, and Phil...

Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby, has built a loyal fan base over recent years, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing. Blending elements of folk, pop, blues, and indie rock, his compositions range from fast and furious to heartfelt and melodic, with James finding new and unorthodox techniques to...

Multi award winning Celtic Rock n Rollers - Roving Crows are a must see live act who deliver a mix of fiery fiddle playing and conscious lyrics with driving drums and bass. The Crows have cultivated a unique and engaging sound which pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre, never failing to deliver a good time. "an adventurous and...

Nominated ‘Musician of the Year’ – BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018 “Martin Simpson has transcended borders and oceans to quietly become a superb storyteller and musician of great depth and unquestionable taste.” Stephen Fearing The remarkable intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength - every gig is a masterclass. He travels the length and breadth of...