Music in the Memorial Hall
All profits from events are for the upkeep and improvement of facilities at the hall for the benefit of the community. Tickets for under 16s are usually half adult price - please confirm before booking. This does not imply that all events are suitable for young children. Occasionally for larger events we also use St Andrew's church at Grinton as a venue.
If you prefer to pay by credit card, for many events it is now also possible to buy tickets through the WeGotTickets website - see links below but do note that this will incur a booking fee. Tickets are also on sale over the counter at Reeth Post Office.
All music events begin at 8pm with doors opening at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated below.
The seating is not numbered and is allocated on a first come, first served basis - if you have mobility issues or, for example, need to be sure of a space for a wheelchair, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us in advance.
For further information or to book tickets contact John Little on 01748-884759 or email: memorialhall@swaledale.org
If you prefer to pay by credit card, for many events it is now also possible to buy tickets through the WeGotTickets website - see links below but do note that this will incur a booking fee. Tickets are also on sale over the counter at Reeth Post Office.
All music events begin at 8pm with doors opening at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated below.
The seating is not numbered and is allocated on a first come, first served basis - if you have mobility issues or, for example, need to be sure of a space for a wheelchair, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us in advance.
For further information or to book tickets contact John Little on 01748-884759 or email: memorialhall@swaledale.org
3hattrio
Thursday 29th August 2019
The 3hattrio play American Desert Music inspired by the natural world of their homeland near Zion National Park in Utah. Hal Cannon sings lead vocals and plays banjo and guitar. Eli Wrankle, just 20 years old, combines playing fiddle with studying music at Southern Utah University. Reg Istock plays the stand-up bass, foot percussion and sings, having spent 30 years exploring Caribbean music. All three 3hat albums were recorded in his painting studio.
Their latest CD, 'Lord of the Desert' has been described as 'Fascinatingly original' (Magnet Magazine) and 'A highly original and inspired album' (Cowboys and Indians Magazine).
Read a review of the 2017 appearance at Saltaire here
Tickets £13 (£15 on the door)
The 3hattrio play American Desert Music inspired by the natural world of their homeland near Zion National Park in Utah. Hal Cannon sings lead vocals and plays banjo and guitar. Eli Wrankle, just 20 years old, combines playing fiddle with studying music at Southern Utah University. Reg Istock plays the stand-up bass, foot percussion and sings, having spent 30 years exploring Caribbean music. All three 3hat albums were recorded in his painting studio.
Their latest CD, 'Lord of the Desert' has been described as 'Fascinatingly original' (Magnet Magazine) and 'A highly original and inspired album' (Cowboys and Indians Magazine).
Read a review of the 2017 appearance at Saltaire here
Tickets £13 (£15 on the door)
Duncan Chisholm
Thursday 12th September 2019
TICKETS GOING VERY FAST!
Duncan Chisholm effortlessly evokes a background steeped in the rich highland music tradition through his rich, varied compositions. Having been described as ‘one of the most authentic interpreters of traditional highland music.’ his fiddle playing takes you on an emotional journey through the beautiful landscape which inspires him.
His lastest album, Sandwood, explores the specific area of Sandwood Bay and chronicled his own personal journey through the Highlands to this place of beauty, which became his muse. Sandwood contributed to Duncan winning Composer of the Year 2018 at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, the album itself was awarded Album of the Year 2018.
Duncan has had an illustrious career spanning decades. As a founding member of the highly successful folk-rock band Wolfstone, to writing music for the Oscar winning film ‘Good Will Hunting’, he has continued to release albums to critical acclaim. He has been commissioned by the BBC to create soundtracks for the BBC 2 documentary ‘Castle Commando’ as well as BBC Scotland’s ‘Landward’, alongside numerous plaudits from the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Duncan continues to sell out venue after venue, tour after tour.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
TICKETS GOING VERY FAST!
Duncan Chisholm effortlessly evokes a background steeped in the rich highland music tradition through his rich, varied compositions. Having been described as ‘one of the most authentic interpreters of traditional highland music.’ his fiddle playing takes you on an emotional journey through the beautiful landscape which inspires him.
His lastest album, Sandwood, explores the specific area of Sandwood Bay and chronicled his own personal journey through the Highlands to this place of beauty, which became his muse. Sandwood contributed to Duncan winning Composer of the Year 2018 at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, the album itself was awarded Album of the Year 2018.
Duncan has had an illustrious career spanning decades. As a founding member of the highly successful folk-rock band Wolfstone, to writing music for the Oscar winning film ‘Good Will Hunting’, he has continued to release albums to critical acclaim. He has been commissioned by the BBC to create soundtracks for the BBC 2 documentary ‘Castle Commando’ as well as BBC Scotland’s ‘Landward’, alongside numerous plaudits from the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Duncan continues to sell out venue after venue, tour after tour.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
Gaelforce
Friday 27th September 2019
1990s Celtic Rock Band `Gaelforce` are back. They are now a four piece with fiddle, electric guitar, bass, drums & vocals, playing rocked up Trad Irish songs & tunes (jig and reels) as well as self-composed songs. Gaelforce are somewhere between Jethro Tull & Fairport Convention!
The current line up is:
Chris Dyson – fiddle/voc – ex Mike Harding Band
Geoff Taylor – electric guitars – ex Duncan McFarland Band
Eddy Green – bass – ex Dave Burland Band (Shagpile)
Matt Kirton – drums/voc/keyboards – ex Shane McGowan Band.
Tickets £12 (£14 on the door)
1990s Celtic Rock Band `Gaelforce` are back. They are now a four piece with fiddle, electric guitar, bass, drums & vocals, playing rocked up Trad Irish songs & tunes (jig and reels) as well as self-composed songs. Gaelforce are somewhere between Jethro Tull & Fairport Convention!
The current line up is:
Chris Dyson – fiddle/voc – ex Mike Harding Band
Geoff Taylor – electric guitars – ex Duncan McFarland Band
Eddy Green – bass – ex Dave Burland Band (Shagpile)
Matt Kirton – drums/voc/keyboards – ex Shane McGowan Band.
Tickets £12 (£14 on the door)
John Tams & Barry Coope
Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October 2019
Back for two consecutive nights after selling out more than a month in advance for the last two years!
John Tams described by Mojo as 'one of the ultimate British songwriters' has had a career spanning four decades in every medium. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He also worked as a music consultant on War Horse at the National Theatre. War Horse received six nominations for the Olivier Awards, including one for the Best Sound, for Tams and fellow team members Chris Shutt and Adrian Sutton. He is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
For many years Barry Coope was one part of the vocal folk trio, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, known for their rich sound and unusual vocal harmonies.
Together, Tams & Coope are an award-winning duo. Their voices sounded perfect: rich, powerful and full. The new songs are all classics - what a wonderful evening. What a lovely audience - such quiet for the music and such gusto in applause. An amazing night at the Borderline." (Barry Everitt, Director, Borderline Club)
"So much passion and real talent." (Tony Engle, Topic Records); "A beautiful gig." (Andy Seward, Producer/Engineer)
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
Back for two consecutive nights after selling out more than a month in advance for the last two years!
John Tams described by Mojo as 'one of the ultimate British songwriters' has had a career spanning four decades in every medium. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He also worked as a music consultant on War Horse at the National Theatre. War Horse received six nominations for the Olivier Awards, including one for the Best Sound, for Tams and fellow team members Chris Shutt and Adrian Sutton. He is a five times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
For many years Barry Coope was one part of the vocal folk trio, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, known for their rich sound and unusual vocal harmonies.
Together, Tams & Coope are an award-winning duo. Their voices sounded perfect: rich, powerful and full. The new songs are all classics - what a wonderful evening. What a lovely audience - such quiet for the music and such gusto in applause. An amazing night at the Borderline." (Barry Everitt, Director, Borderline Club)
"So much passion and real talent." (Tony Engle, Topic Records); "A beautiful gig." (Andy Seward, Producer/Engineer)
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
Sherburn, Bartley, Sanders
Friday 22nd November 2019
Reeth Memorial Hall's first folk gig was with Chris & Denny’s Last Night’s Fun, so they can be blamed for Reeth becoming one of the folk scene's top venues! Chris (concertina) and Denny (vocals and guitar) have now teamed up with Emily Sanders (fiddle/viola and vocals) and have become a well-established trio, for the first time blending vocal harmonies and strings to underpin Chris and Denny’s unique sound.
We can guarantee that you will have a thoroughly entertaining evening as their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick wittedness ensure that no two concerts are ever the same.
Tickets £13 (£15 on the door)
Reeth Memorial Hall's first folk gig was with Chris & Denny’s Last Night’s Fun, so they can be blamed for Reeth becoming one of the folk scene's top venues! Chris (concertina) and Denny (vocals and guitar) have now teamed up with Emily Sanders (fiddle/viola and vocals) and have become a well-established trio, for the first time blending vocal harmonies and strings to underpin Chris and Denny’s unique sound.
We can guarantee that you will have a thoroughly entertaining evening as their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick wittedness ensure that no two concerts are ever the same.
Tickets £13 (£15 on the door)
Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman
Celtic Christmas Strings
Friday 13th December 2019
There’s something magical about harps, and particularly at Christmas, though Máire and Chris’s alchemy on harp and guitar creates a very special magic at all times. Individually famed for originality, innovation and virtuosity on their respective instruments, together they have created one of the most distinctive sounds in modern acoustic music and brought their unique musical vision to venues large and small in 22 countries on five continents. Their many recordings express both the depth of their commitment to tradition and an eternally playful, curious and adventurous spirit. Their new Christmas show features a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, swing jazz and bluegrass, plus festive favourites given a fresh voice with arrangements that are intricate, inventive, moving and beautiful, and performed in their characteristically heart-warming style – a spellbinding treat for mid-winter.
Tickets £13 (£15 door)
There’s something magical about harps, and particularly at Christmas, though Máire and Chris’s alchemy on harp and guitar creates a very special magic at all times. Individually famed for originality, innovation and virtuosity on their respective instruments, together they have created one of the most distinctive sounds in modern acoustic music and brought their unique musical vision to venues large and small in 22 countries on five continents. Their many recordings express both the depth of their commitment to tradition and an eternally playful, curious and adventurous spirit. Their new Christmas show features a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, swing jazz and bluegrass, plus festive favourites given a fresh voice with arrangements that are intricate, inventive, moving and beautiful, and performed in their characteristically heart-warming style – a spellbinding treat for mid-winter.
Tickets £13 (£15 door)
Newberry & Verch
February 2020 - date to be confirmed
Megson
Friday 21st February 2020
Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music.
The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars to the stage. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .
The most original duo on the British folk scene.’ (Robin Denslow – The Guardian); ‘A force in the folk revival’ (Neil Spencer – The Observer); 'Simply Brilliant’ (The Sunday Express).
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music.
The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars to the stage. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .
The most original duo on the British folk scene.’ (Robin Denslow – The Guardian); ‘A force in the folk revival’ (Neil Spencer – The Observer); 'Simply Brilliant’ (The Sunday Express).
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Nancy Kerr & James Fagan
Friday 20th March 2020
Calan
Saturday 18th April 2020
Thunder & Rain
Thursday 14th May 2020
Thunder and Rain is a 4-piece acoustic Americana band from the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Consisting of acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, and upright bass, Thunder and Rain seamlessly blend their favourite elements of bluegrass, country, pop and alt-rock to cultivate their own take on the American roots music traditions. Driven by the catchy choruses and dreamy melodies sung by Erinn Peet-Lukes, the band perfectly supports her heartfelt songwriting with strong country grooves, lush harmonies and rich instrumental decoration.
“The foot-tappingly infectious, often dreamy melodies and tumbling chorus hooks work to soothe and invigorate like clean mountain air.” (Folk Radio UK)
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Thunder and Rain is a 4-piece acoustic Americana band from the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Consisting of acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, and upright bass, Thunder and Rain seamlessly blend their favourite elements of bluegrass, country, pop and alt-rock to cultivate their own take on the American roots music traditions. Driven by the catchy choruses and dreamy melodies sung by Erinn Peet-Lukes, the band perfectly supports her heartfelt songwriting with strong country grooves, lush harmonies and rich instrumental decoration.
“The foot-tappingly infectious, often dreamy melodies and tumbling chorus hooks work to soothe and invigorate like clean mountain air.” (Folk Radio UK)
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Darren Page - The Voice of Roy Orbison
Friday 22nd May 2020
Rant
Friday 18th Sept 2020
Himmerland
Thursday 22nd Oct 2020
Peter Knight's Gigspanner
Thursday 26th November 2020
