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Steve Kilbey is the lead singer, bass guitarist and principal songwriter of Australian band The Church, who have been together 38 years, released 26 albums and sold 2 million records worldwide. Their 1988 album Starfish went Gold in the US and featured the hit “Under the Milky Way”. Steve has released numerous solo albums and collaborations including Isidore, Speed of...

Whilst performing in Las Vegas two years ago Bob Drury was described "one of the world's finest vocal tributes to Neil Diamond" and he's now back touring the UK with his new show celebrating the legendary Neil Diamond and his incredible back catalogue of songs. Bob Drury's one-man show is an absolute 'must-see' for any Diamond fans. Prepare to be...

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...

This is a free event, donations welcome. Trailer BURNED: Are Trees the New Coal? from Marlboro Productions on Vimeo.

Sari’s “overnight” success comes after years trudging the rugged road of life of the hard-working Blues woman. From her humble beginnings, working the music scene in the legendary fierce South Bronx of New York and on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, to live performances at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, alongside TV shows like Conan O’Brian. New York-based Sari Schorr...

Please note this is a standing event with chairs down both sides of the Auditorium We know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking: “Why should I care about The Urban Voodoo Machine? They’ve been around for ages, haven’t they? Aren't they a novelty band who wears funny make-up? Don't they sometimes play jazz? Aren’t half of them dead or something?” So...

Acclaimed guitarist and composer Clive Carroll has created a sound world all his own, with a signature blend of warmth and humour that belies his dazzling technical skill. Clive’s masterful compositions feature influences mined from the delicate cadences of Elizabethan lute classics, the imaginative eccentricity of Frank Zappa, visionary classical composers such as Bartok and Ligeti, and hints of jazz...

“Ron Block and Damien O’Kane have created something I have never heard. Damien’s sense of piston-like drive and Ron’s stately tone and string-bending accuracy mix to create a confluence of the perfect banjo. The other respected musicians dance around them and give them the space to chase, harmonize, or counter each other throughout this experiment. It works. It all works....

With the launch of a brand new CD coinciding with their UK October 2019 tour dates, Collister & Fix are in the throes of creating another beautiful mix of self-penned and emotionally intelligent interpretations of classic pop/folk/rock songs … the excitement is building already! Take a peek at this wonderful performance of the classic Nick Kershaw 80’s hit “Wouldn’t It...

The Unravelling Wilburys - a tribute to The Traveling Wilburys and their rock legend members. Just when they were about to make it to the big time, this band of good ol’ boys from Nashville, Tennessee had a whole bunch of songs (allegedly) stolen by Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, under the late 80s...

Gordon Haskell has often been described as a brilliant mix of Bill Withers and James Taylor with the feel of J.J Cale; but ultimately Haskell is a craftsman with his own unique style and presence, who has been consistently winning audiences with his warmth and golden voice for decades. After 35 years of dedication to developing his craft of the...

PLEASE NOTE THIS WILL BE A STANDING GIG Join The Cobblers for a one-of-a-kind concert, celebrating their ten years of making and performing music together. With two halves of the Cobblers (no support), all of the favourite tracks from the past ten years in chronological order and a few surprises along the way; expect an evening of rambunctious, instrument switching,...

Hailed by the Guardian for his “exquisite guitar playing”, the formidable virtuoso guitarist Eduardo Niebla will present his amazing repertoire of “stunning flamenco jazz” with his internationally acclaimed guitar duo. A master of today’s generation Eduardo has traversed the worlds of jazz, classical, world and pop music, collaborating with such diverse partners as Craig David, Juno Reactor, sitar maestro Nishat...

Introduction Drum and Bass MC turned singer-songwriter Billy Rowan, aka The Undercover Hippy, is definitely not your average singer songwriter. Described by Tom Robinson (BBC6Music) as being “like the love-child of Steel Pulse, Kate Tempest and The Sleaford Mods”, his music brings together powerful messages, infectious reggae rhythms, and the lyrical delivery of a skilled mc. Combining intelligent, provocative lyrics...

Lauded by the media for her stunning performance at California’s famed honky-tonk, The Palomino, which re-opened for a one-night-only benefit in October 2018, Californian songstress Alice Wallace is ready to carry forward the West Coast country legacy that the legendary venue embodied with her new album Into the Blue. The album will be Wallace’s debut on Rebelle Road Records, a...

“a big sound from this impressive outfit…inspired, anthemic, great” ~ Q Hope & Social are more than a band. They are a band anyone can join; a band who can turn their studio into a bistro for 70 fans; a band who involve people in what they do-from teaching brass instruments in their 'Streetband Named Desire' project to collaborating with...

An Evening with (award winning Radio2 play-listed artist) Jo Harman and friends Widely regarded as one of Europe's finest ever soul/blues fuelled voices, JO HARMAN is an international touring and recording artist who remains a genre-defying, independently minded artist of rare credibility. An artist who makes sincere and heartfelt music, The Mirror proclaimed her 'UK's finest female soul blues voice'...

Presented by Phil Cooke All the grape varieties used to make wine originated in Europe. But some grow wonderfully in far away places. Sometimes the wines outperform, or are very different to those from their homeland. At least 8 wines plus quality breads and cheeses.

Willy Porter has been turning first time listeners into die hard fans for more than two decades. Willy blurs the line between indie-folk and rock with his searing signature finger-picking guitar sound, absorbing lyrics, and playful, high-energy live performance style. He has shared world stages with music icons Jeff Beck, Tori Amos, and Paul Simon, carving out a successful solo...

English folk royalty meets Australian soul in this new collaboration between Marry Waterson and Emily Barker; an album of fly-on-the-wall observations of the contradictions and disconnections of modern life. No strangers to collaboration, Waterson and Barker discovered an immediate kinship when they started writing together. The intriguing combination of Waterson’s poetic lyrics and Barker’s eclectic musicality has been shaped in...

Odette Adams is a UK based singer-songwriter who is passionate about the power music has to positively impact people's lives. She writes about life from a joyful and profound perspective in an uplifting and summery way, as demonstrated in her extremely popular debut album, "A Shake Of The Hand", which was reviewed highly by Clive Davis in The Sunday Times...

“In a world that celebrates being rich and famous, there’s something purely powerful about poor and nameless.” Disarming in a moment, his soft, melodic delivery is born from a keen perception of the human condition. This understated authenticity is why you’ll find Poor Nameless Boy on the fringes of something much deeper than modern indie-folk. In his quest to retain...

Cabaret Seating with Dance Floor SMACK The 80s are famous for delivering a lively, fun-packed, authentic tribute 80s show that always fills the dance floor and creates an event 'back to the future', never to be forgotten. Dressed in 80s stage wear and using electro-wizardry, the Band instantly transcend audiences’ memories to this golden era with sounds from Wham, Human...

This has sold out the last four years, book early! SEATED GIG Dire Streets perfectly capture the distinctive, authentic sound of one of the biggest guitar bands of all time. Fronted by finger picking guitar ace John Brunsdon and his band of accomplished musicians, they play with an attention to detail and musicianship that marks them as the stand-out Dire...

The list of artists who have recorded Hugh Moffatt’s songs is international and multi-dimensional. They range in styles from Patti Page to Kesha and include Jerry Lee Lewis, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Alabama, and Johnny Cash and many others in pop, country, bluegrass, traditional, and gospel from around the world. These recordings include the chart-topping...

Trio Dhoore Are a young band of monstrously musical brothers from Flanders. Championed by fRoots magazine, their first appearance in the UK at Sidmouth Folk festival in summer 2016 was a rip-roaring success, swiftly followed by universally-applauded shows at Homegrown Festival/EfEx. They are a stand out act! Their "rooted folk music" breathes life, freedom and energy into a repertoire of...

Kitty Macfarlane is a Bristol-based songwriter and accomplished guitar player. Her sharply observed narrative songs are pure poetry, rich with visual imagery and written with an eco-eye – bound loosely by the theme of mankind’s relationship with the wild. This autumn sees the release of Kitty Macfarlane's highly anticipated debut album Namer of Clouds, produced by Sam Kelly and Jacob...

Mermaids in cages, cuckolded mole catchers and Victorian houses of ill-repute are all among the influences of Harp and a Monkey, one of East Lancashire's most unique and award-winning musical offerings. Combined with their unusual choice of instruments, a Harp and a Monkey show is something truly intriguing and entertaining. The trio’s melodic and hauntological storytelling, which is always underpinned...

★★★★★ – “Uniquely blends English folk with pure Americana – A sound as wide as the prairie.” Country Music Magazine “The Willows offer a polished update of Anglo-folk shot through with a streak of Americana. An impressive showcase to match their on-stage prowess.” The Guardian With their 3rd album Through The Wild winning critical acclaim from all directions, an exhilarating...

Katy Hurt has rapidly become a leading light on the UK Country/Americana scene and all without having released a full length studio album. 2018 has seen her nominated for “Best Country/Folk Act” at the Unsigned Music Awards as well as performing festival slots at Country 2 Country, BlackDeer, Rhythmtree, Cornbury and many more. Katy spent 2017 and 2018 performing at...

ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL 50th ANNIVERSARY GREATEST HITS SHOW The stunning and definitive live concert celebration of rock music’s greatest icon. Join Bob and The Band on a nostalgic trip through and beyond 1960s America as hits including Like A Rolling Stone, Mr Tambourine Man, Blowin’ In The Wind, Knocking On Heaven’s Door, All Along The Watchtower, The Times They...

Presented by Phil Cooke The wines in this tasting will be chosen to suit chill winter evenings. Perhaps a fizz to start with, and certainly a fortified to end the evening. In between there will be wines to suit winter food, or to savour with friends and family. At least 8 wines plus quality breads and cheeses.

Contemporary Celtic Folk Music After winning International Artist of the Year at the Australian Celtic Music Awards in 2017 the band completed a 3 week tour in Australia in May last year supported by the UK Arts Council. Roving Crows push the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre and play with genuine passion, energy and soul – a must see...

Experience the incredible sound of Otis Redding's music as two of the UK's most exciting raw soul acts join forces to celebrate the King of Soul. Originally commissioned by Soul Cookers Records for Saint Paul Soul Jazz Festival 2008, this uplifting show pairs charismatic Burundian singer songwriter Mudibu with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet. You’ll hear 20 Otis...

‘High octane stuff...Would liven any party and keep the floor full’ – fRoots Sheelanagigfor over a decade have brought their array of foot-stomping folk tunes to audiences across the globe. A quintet with a well-stocked armoury of stringed instruments – guitar, fiddle, double bass - added with the rhythmic energy of flute and drums and a bagful of joint-jumping tunes,...

In an English folk scene currently bursting with bold and innovative music, Lady Maisery shine brightly. In 2016 The Guardian described theirs as “some of the most exquisite, thrilling vocal harmony work in the English folk scene”. With their unique approach to harmony singing, intelligent and thoughtful arrangements of both traditional repertoire and original compositions, multi-instrumentalists and singers Hazel Askew,...

This event is a standing gig with seating down both sides 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 and The...

This is a standing gig Nearly Dan featuring ‘Aja’ – 40 years on. Nearly Dan are counting down to the ecstasy of their 8th show in Bath! 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....

'Maz O'Connor's ace, apart from her remarkable songwriting talent, is her captivating voice’ Q Magazine 'The perfect mix of youthfulness and gravitas’ The Guardian Critically acclaimed English singer and songwriter Maz O’Connor releases Chosen Daughter, her first new studio album since 2016, on October 25. Maz O’Connor firmly established herself as a rising star with widely praised LPs The Longing...

Featuring the sensational and award winning Steve Halliday is the Elvis show that fans have been crying out for. By the late 1960s the career of rock 'n' roll's king was in stagnation. A string of poorly received movies and a drop in record sales had knocked him from his throne. But then came the outstanding TV Special of 1968...

The Woodstock 50th Anniversary tour from Oye Santana. UK No.1 Winner at the 2018 National Tribute Music Awards. Celebrating 50 years since Santana's electrifying performance at Woodstock catapulted them into stardom, this show is stacked with five decades of hits – including the multi-million seller Smooth, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti, Maria Maria, Oye Como Va, Corazón Espinado and...

Guilty as charged, Impersonating The Police are the UK’s finest tribute to The Police. After a lifetime as fans of the The Police, a fortuitous meeting brought Olly, Mike and Pabs together and in 2018 Impersonating The Police was formed. Bringing together over 75 years worth of touring, music production, and recording experience together they produce a show that captures...

Untamed burlesque presented by Miss Violent May is back for it’s third ever Christmas show at Chapel Arts Centre and now the only burlesque show at such a beautiful venue! As always we have some badass bootyshakin’ beautiful performers and who are simply Untamed. Come to this show to celebrate Christmas or forget about Christmas - regardless you will have...

Renowned entertainer Peter Gill presents his ever popular Comedy Songbook with a special Christmas theme. Along with favourites from the repertoire of greats such as Victoria Wood, Noel Coward, Allan Sherman, Flanders and Swann, Billy Connolly and Johnny Cash, expect festively themed classics like Tom Lehrer's Christmas Carol, Weird Al's The Night Santa Went Crazy, Spike Jones' All I Want...

Clyve, is back at Chapel Arts for his 6th Christmas Special - an evening of soul, funk, seasonal favourites and after last years’ show – maybe a few surprises !! - Over the past 5 years he has performed to thousands all over the UK and in the USA, creating a brand of neo soul with his new album, whilst...

Now established as a popular UK and European touring duo, Damian Wilson & Adam Wakeman are embarking on a UK tour in January 2020. Featuring Damian on vocals and acoustic guitar and Adam on piano, vocals and acoustic guitar. They’ll play songs from their individual back catalogues and artists they have worked with, along with tracks from their joint albums,...

This is a mainly dancing event, with tables and chairs down both sides of the Auditorium only! **** ‘Son Yambu are an acoustic septet with the real sound of Santiago De Cuba.’ Simon Broughton, London Evening Standard, September 2012 'The UK's very own Buena Vista band….absolutely tremendous…. if you don't start to move to this there is no hope for...

Recorded in the company of house-trained rabbits on an industrial estate in Cambridge, Daylight Moon, Ezio’s ninth studio album is their most personal yet. The visceral honesty of frontman Ezio Lunedei’s lyrics is laid bare in tracks like ‘Indian’, an ode to feeling overcome by forces beyond his control, and ‘Dirty Little Secret’, a Nick-Drake-esque ditty where he tries to...

Bootleg Bee Gees celebrate 21 years on the road with a special show at Chapel Arts Centre. The band has performed all over the UK and Europe since 1999 and they will be touring around the country throughout 2020 to mark this momentous anniversary. Come and join in the fun as the group perform all the Bee Gees classics from...

Following the release of his 6th studio album, 'Lostfolk', Gaz Brookfield continues his never ending tour, here at The Chapel Arts Centre on Sunday February 9th. Gaz Brookfield is a solo acoustic musician based in Bristol. Since winning Acoustic magazine's 2010 Singer Songwriter of the year, he has spent his time on the road, touring the UK and Europe. In...

“Live or recorded, Claudia is a joy to hear." BBC Radio Ulster, Jazz Show “Passion and clarity delivered with a velvet voice, Claudia lights any stage” BBC Radio Cambridgeshire From her early days as an actress in London, Claudia was spotted for her musical talent and went on to appear in a number of West End Musicals, subsequently developing a...

Student Tickets can only be obtained on the door @ £5.00 with proof. Hailing from Bath, Isobel Holly is a 19-year-old singer-songwriter, whose exciting blend of country, rock and soul makes for a truly captivating live performance. Influences such as Fleetwood Mac and Carrie Underwood are reflected in her heartfelt song-writing and powerful vocals. On her return to Chapel Arts,...

The music of Joni Mitchell is celebrated in this performance of some of her best-loved songs. As Joni reaches her landmark 75th year, these concerts are also by way of an extended celebration of her life and work. The Joni Mitchell Songbook draws on a three-decade journey of incredible creativity, from folk singer to mainstream rock artist, as well as...

A true raconteur, entertainer & REAL Bluesman who has shared the stage with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker & many more of the greatest exponents of the Blues. Kent’s superb musical prowess, story telling & self deprecating humour is why he is loved the world over. www.kentduchaine.com

The fiercest expression of the Human spirit ever devised Flamenco Express returns to Bath with another cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco - featuring ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina and guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo. Plus the overwhelming power, imagination and grace of Emilio Ochando; and the extreme presence of singer Juan-José Suárez - a true gypsy of the Extremadura, and household name...

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. Their funk-fuelled repertoire is wildly eclectic, ranging from New Orleans inspired swing to heavy rock riffs, and since their beginnings in the ratty alleyways of London’s Soho, the band...

Get some Rhythm in your Blues and some Rock in your Roll. Nothing describes Bloater's unique sound better. He mixes genres, infusing them with his unmistakable classic R&B sound, weaving Link Wray guitar with classic pop and rock, all overlaid with his much-lauded gruff, powerful vocals. An imaginative songwriter, an engaging entertainer, a world-class guitarist and vocalist. A Big Boy...

‘In the spirit of the old traditional singers, Jack Rutter takes a song, shapes it, lives with it and brings out something unique. This album makes my heart sing’. - Kathryn Tickell OBE, BBC Radio 3 ‘An outstanding performer’. - The Independent Jack Rutter is a highly respected folk singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from West Yorkshire. His second solo album...

Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player based in the North East of England. An original member of folk big band Bellowhead, Rachael toured internationally with them as well as making several TV appearances. Bellowhead recorded 5 studio albums, and won a total of 8 BBC Folk Awards in their 12 years together. Rachael has more recently...

The artist the Evening Standard calls “an activist”, Hannah White is politically-inclined, an active humanitarian and an advocate for independent musicians and writers all over the UK; But most of all she is the “arresting and wholly believable” (Acoustic Magazine) singer-songwriter that captures the hearts of her audiences nationwide gaining her acclaim from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Blues...

Who was the real king of rock ‘n’ roll? Elvis the Pelvis? Or The Killer – Jerry Lee Lewis? This is your opportunity to decide as the two come head to head! Be excited once more by the sheer energy of Elvis’ hits such as Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Don’t Be Cruel and Teddy Bear and Jerry Lee Lewis’...

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...