Events

Known for his arresting, husky vocals and gritty, blues-infused pop/rock, Dan Owen is a British alternative singer/songwriter from Shropshire, England. 'Dan played like he was headlining Wembley: in fact, if he gave it any more effort, we’d be genuinely concerned that he was about to have a heart attack.' Owen became interested in music at an early age, taking up...

Yes, its back in its 13th year! and to celebrate we have Gavin Lazarus back on stage, all the way from Australia.... Bath's cult 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,...

CABARET SEATED Based around the exciting dance rhythms of Santana’s Latin music, OYE SANTANA is no ordinary tribute to Carlos Santana’s music. More a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musicianship and hit songs, faithfully re-creating the music of Santana. They bring a powerful and melodic drive to Santana’s Latin rock style, which they...

‘Oates and Spiers are a fine match, the tunes elegantly paced and played, while Oates remains one of our finest singers.’ Folk Witness ‘Oates & Spiers left the gaudy, commercialised crass-ness at home ... theirs is a Christmas for all’ Bristol24/7 [Jackie] ‘There’s a sweetness and melancholy to her voice that is like no other, and for which there is...

SEATED CABARET WITH A DANCE FLOOR 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...

Note this is a standing event with seats down both sides of the auditorium It wouldn’t be Christmas without Clyve’s Funky Christmas Show would it? So back for the 11th year, Bath Blue Eyed Soul guy will take the stage with his band at Chapel Arts Centre in Bath. Over the past decade he has performed in front of thousands...

Winter Wonderband are - Saul Rose on melodeon (Faustus, War Horse, Eliza Carthy) & Maclaine Colston on hammered dulcimer (Pressgang, Eliza Carthy) joined by Beth Porter (SpellSongs, Bookshop Band) on Cello and Jennifer Crook (Cythara, Broken Road) on harp and guitar. With spellbinding vocal harmonies backed by this beautiful combination of instruments, they sing of wintery tales and festive times,...

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has just released ‘VISIONS’ her most exciting and anticipated album to date. At 18 Alex was noticed by producer Neil Stainton who honed her talent, worked with her during her early career and co-wrote and recorded her debut album ‘On...

UK Blues Awards 2024 UK Emerging Act of The Year nominee 'Connolly Hayes' comprises Jess Hayes, Frankie Connolly, Beau Barnard, Joe Mac and Andy Wilder. 5 long-time friends playing a carefully curated blend of blues/rock/soul nationwide and further. The band have just released their Debut Album "Remember" which was instantly chosen as 'Pick of the Month' by the Independent Blues...

Martin Harley has been making music and touring the world for over two decades. His sound has never been more down to earth. Exploring roots, blues and slide guitar in a style The Guardian referred to as ‘Spellbinding’, Harley has released nine albums to date, four recorded on home soil and four across the Atlantic in Texas and Nashville. Martin...

Al Steele is one of the main songwriters for 80’s pop group The Korgis and he has put together a show that includes: - New Korgis Classics - Songs from his 2 highly acclaimed solo albums - A complete performance of Putin & Trump: The Musical! During 2024 The Korgis released their epic 2-album set UN-United Nations, and this spawned...

50 years as an independent Musician ‘devotion, integrity, experience. All spinning as one’ Guardian Keith James is probably one of the most active and well-loved musicians in the country. His passionate solo performances have visited just about every Theatre and Arts Centre in the UK as well as venues in Spain, Italy, Greece, France, Holland, Denmark and Norway. In concert,...

Experience an evening of ethereal, uplifting music with Faeland at the Chapel Arts Centre in Bath. This captivating band blends delicate acoustic melodies with rich, modern folk influences, creating music that has been described as "soul balm". Their sound is both mystical and accessible, merging folk traditions from across the Atlantic with a contemporary twist. Led by singer-songwriter Rebecca Nelson...

SEATED CABARET WITH A DESIGNATED DANCE FLOOR! Buddy Holly & The Crickets are brought back to life as they looked and sounded on their first tour of the UK in 1958 by the outstanding Spencer J & the Copy-Cat Crickets. Taking you back to the age of the soda shop, the drive through diner and the record hop, this is...

"She's my favourite singer" - Sir Tom Jones Mim Grey is a renowned British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, celebrated for her rich, smoky voice and spellbinding performances. Her career has seen her collaborate with music legends, including writing for Kylie Minogue and opening in stadiums and arenas around the world for the likes of Sir Tom Jones and Roxette as well...

Fraser Anderson: The Folk Troubadour Ready to Redefine the Scene Joined by John Parker on Double Bass Crowned UK Singer-Songwriter of the Year 2024, Fraser Anderson is poised to tear through the UK acoustic and folk landscape with a mix of heart, grit, and honesty that’s been brewing for over two decades. After years of balancing his craft with the...

These two award winning jazz singers met over 25 years ago and alongside their highly successful solo careers, forged a musical partnership that lasts to this day having performed from New York to Vietnam as well as in concert halls all over the UK along the way. Tonight, they celebrate a hundred years of popular song - from the songs...

The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts. Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. Their busy touring schedule is rapidly building them a reputation for engaging and entertaining live performances with tight sibling vocal harmonies...

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, Soft Rock, Blues and Rock fusing elements from both sides of 'The Pond' and as one reviewer said "imagine cruising in a Cadillac with Chris Rea at the wheel, Pink Floyd...

A Celebration of the Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel Performed by John Reilly & Lewis Nitikman Following a great reception last year, singer-songwriter John Reilly and Canadian pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman are delighted to return to Chapel Arts Centre in Bath to celebrate the music of Elton John and this time, they are adding some Billy Joel...

Entertaining crowds from coast to coast, Steve Knight embodies the spirit and energy of the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself - Elvis Presley. With uncanny vocal prowess, dynamic stage presence, and uncanny resemblance, Steve has mesmerized audiences with electrifying performances that transport spectators back to the golden age of rock music. From Las Vegas to London Steve has captured...

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 and pivotal. From their early days in folk supergroup ‘Equation ‘ through to their new album, Almost A Sunset, this...

Littlemen are a collective of musicians who come together to make music with singer/songwriter and leader Nick Allen. Their new album 'Visions' sees the band taking a new direction and moves away from their original Americana influence. The album has a mix of genres and represents some of the most engaging elements of contemporary music from the past to the...

Dolly Mavies captivates with her genre-defying fusion of Alternative Indie and Folk Rock. Igniting listeners with sparks of the vivacity of her live performances, uniting audiences in a profound exploration of life’s highs and lows. Her songs embody struggle, all-consuming love, the fragility of life, and challenging adversity. Drawing influences from The National, and Patti Smith, Mavies’ songs feel like...

‘Masters of their craft. This duo is just brilliant’ FATEA Records 'Outstanding musicianship, James and Saul performed a perfectly balanced mix of tunes and songs' Songlines 'Sheer joy of music making oozes through every track' Living Tradition The new record from this reunited pair of uber-experienced folk musicians, came out in November 2023. Kith and Kin (the title a nod...

“Easily one of the UK’s best live bands” – The Guardian Formed in 1990 Ezio are Singer/songwriter Ezio Lunedei and guitarist and best friend Booga (Mark Fowell). Since forming they’ve released many studio and live albums from the critically acclaimed Black Boots on Latin Feet( Arista/Ariola produced by the late Rupert Hine) Diesel Vanilla(MCA Universal produced Peter Van Hooke and...

Please note this a standing event with seating down each side of the Auditorium Smashing the festival, radio, and TV circuits alike, the brass-house-soul sound from Cardiff and Bristol are selling out gigs and rising fast across Europe. Having built a reputation as one of the most unforgettable dance inducing live bands on the underground scene, the BBC Introducing group...

Jaz Delorean is a London based British singer, with the European touring band Tankus the Henge and also on his own at the piano. He has a colourful past together with a wild and wandering present. The songs that he sings and plays on the piano are tender observations of our fragile and sometimes twisted existence on this planet, taking...

Imagine the Eagles playing a music festival in California on the same bill as the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Bruce Springsteen, The Byrds, The Steve Miller Band, Don Henley and a host of others. With the AMERICAN HIGHWAY Tribute show... you can. 'Step into your Chevy, buckle up, put the top down and slip on those Ray bans' as we...

"Somewhere in the heartlands, in a town called 'Americana USA,' nestles a particular variety of singer songwriter. Someone who views a melodic sensibility through the bottom of a whiskey glass. Canadian songstress Lynne Hanson could run for mayor of that town." R2 Magazine Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a...

If you were of the belief that The Black Feathers are named because of their love of dark humour and the smooth blending of harmony, you’d be wrong. If you were told that the name is more concerned with recognition of their gentle souls, a predilection for dark clothing and the sonic tumult of the plethora of (mainly US) progressive-metal...

Flamenco Express return to Britain with a new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with 'sizzling soloist' La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola; plus the riveting talent of new guest, Kuky Santiago, king of Cádiz. Flamenco is as universal, powerful and versatile as the blues, as epic as opera, and as delicate...

These remarkable songs - stripped back, honest, naked and sensual ‘There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in’ Cohen’s most memorable and visionary line from his song ANTHEM. If ever there was a sentence in modern poetry to reflect on and give hope and understanding to us all, it is this line. This Concert begins with...

Seated Cabaret 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...

A radically fresh, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs. 'We need more music like this; spontaneous, alive and affecting' - FRUK Anglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show of Hands/Seth Lakeman),...

As seen on Later with Jools Holland and BBC Four Songwriters’ Circle BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner, Best Original Song for The Reckoning Inspiration for Hollywood movie Danny Collins starring Al Pacino One of the UKs finest singer/songwriter/guitarists on fine form Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve Tilston is also a dazzling guitarist drawing from folk, blues,...

Elvis was of course the recognised king of rock 'n' roll, but the most explosive, most dynamic and the first wildman of rock 'n' roll was undoubtedly Jerry Lee Lewis. In this concert style show Peter Gill captures the charisma and personality of the man nicknamed 'Killer' and performs all the great rock n roll hits that Jerry Lee is...

Standing with chairs down both sides Special Kinda Madness perform a truly authentic set from each band, combining the phenomenally energetic stage presence of The Specials with the wonderful iconic tunes of the Madness ‘Nutty Boys’. Playing a set from each band and producing a show that will have the audience up and dancing from the off, Special Kinda Madness...

The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter, and UK folk legend Martin Simpson on electric guitar. Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk/rock sound of the '60s and '70s, the band quickly gained recognition for its unique mix of folk, rock,...

THIS EVENT IS SEATED CABARET 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...

Multi award winning and UK Blues Hall of Fame artist Dom Martin from Belfast, comes to Chapel Arts Dom was voted best Acoustic Blues Artist 3 years running 2020-21-22 and Blues Instrumentalist of the year 2022 and 2023. his latest studio album “Buried in the Hail” won Best Blues Album 2024. Arguably one of the best guitarists in the UK...

Music is one big conversation. And few bands live at the heart of it like An Dannsa Dub. Born from a love of traditional Scottish folk, dub reggae and dance music, together they summon the joyous, communal energy of a cèilidh and a sound system session. Their name comes from the Gaelic for “The Dub Dance”. Their sound celebrates the...

“You have a signature voice, when I hear you sing I will know it is Sorrel Nation” (Richard Elkington, Owner The Drawingroom Chesham) “Sorrel’s voice is off the scale stunning” (Gill Tee, Co-founder Black Deer Festival) Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice...

"You guys absolutely rock," - BBC Radio 3 Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman arrives with a heady collision of lush vocal harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power. The group's "startling and shimmering" (Folk Wales) blend of folk, jazz, and musical theatre sounds has enchanted audiences far and wide, from Radio 3 to Celtic...

THIS EVENT IS SEATED CABARET WITH A DANCE FLOOR Building on her passion for the Empress of the Blues, Julia Titus started to perform as Ma Bessie in mid-2015 to share the music of Bessie Smith and her contemporaries with a new generation of listeners. Mixing Julia's rich, warm vocal sound with a dynamic group of musicians that look as...

Singer and guitarist, Jack Badcock is a hugely experienced performer, having toured throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, predominantly as frontman and founding member of his multi-award winning, internationally renowned world-folk band 'Dallahan'. He is a critically acclaimed solo artist and has also performed or recorded with Rura, Siobhan Miller, Adam Holmes, Dougie MacLean and The Royal Scottish National...

TangleJack's latest album, The Ragged Edge, was received as "a work of genius" (Fatea) that "fused together the brilliant complexities of folk with the wondrous harmonies of vintage pop." (Aldora Britain Records) Now, following a tour of intimate gigs, the South Wales duo is taking their songs of quiet contemplation and rousing roof-raisers to new venues across the UK. After...

Mississippi MacDonald is an English Soul-Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist. In 2024, he won 2 UK Blues Federation Awards – Traditional Blues Artist Of The Year and Acoustic Blues Act Of The Year. Since his signing to APM Records in 2021, he has appeared on BBC Radio 2's Blues Show with Cerys Matthews and has played extensively in the UK and the US...

Europe's Number one tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Hear and see all the big hits including: I wont back down, American Girl, Running down a Dream, Don't come around here no more and many more. Also selected tracks from the Traveling Wilburys, Stevie Nicks, The Byrds and Thunderclap Newman. www.tompettylegacy.co.uk

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A STANDING EVENT (Chairs down both sides of the Auditorium) Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight...

Formed in 2021 and made up of 6 professional musicians, Total REX have quickly established themselves as one of the UKs favourite and leading Marc Bolan & T Rex Tribute bands, filling up venues right across the UK. Total-REX T-REX Tribute is a sensational professional show capturing the glam rock sound of Marc Bolan and T Rex. A must see...