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. Very occasionally for larger events we also use St Andrew's church at Grinton as a venue.
There are three ways to buy tickets for events organised by Reeth Memorial Hall:
1. Over the counter sales (cash or cheque only) at Reeth Post Office.
2. From Glen Steward – email: [email protected] or phone: 01748-884989. Please phone or email to get tickets at the ‘booked in advance’ price. You can then pay on the door on the night (cash/cheque/card) or at any previous gig.
3. From WeGotTickets but please do note that this will incur a booking fee.
Music events begin promptly 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.
Click here to download a printable list of events.
For further information or to book tickets contact Glen Steward 01748-884989 or email: [email protected]
There are three ways to buy tickets for events organised by Reeth Memorial Hall:
1. Over the counter sales (cash or cheque only) at Reeth Post Office.
2. From Glen Steward – email: [email protected] or phone: 01748-884989. Please phone or email to get tickets at the ‘booked in advance’ price. You can then pay on the door on the night (cash/cheque/card) or at any previous gig.
3. From WeGotTickets but please do note that this will incur a booking fee.
Music events begin promptly 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.
Click here to download a printable list of events.
For further information or to book tickets contact Glen Steward 01748-884989 or email: [email protected]
Gaz Brookfield
Saturday 14 March 2026
Since winning Acoustic Magazine's singer/songwriter of the year back in 2010 West Country based musician Gaz Brookfield has spent his time on the road, building a strong and loyal following all over the UK and beyond. Tickets are £15 available only through his website https://gazbrookfield.com/ not from the Hall.
Since winning Acoustic Magazine's singer/songwriter of the year back in 2010 West Country based musician Gaz Brookfield has spent his time on the road, building a strong and loyal following all over the UK and beyond. Tickets are £15 available only through his website https://gazbrookfield.com/ not from the Hall.
Blackbeard's Tea Party
Friday 20 March 2026
Folk-rock rebels Blackbeard’s Tea Party celebrate 10 years of their seminal album ‘Reprobates’, a collection of stories about wrong’uns from history. They debuted material from the album during their now legendary appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, and it was the album that earned them thousands of new fans.
Mixing sounds of traditional folk and classic rock, Blackbeard’s Tea Party look back to the album that reviewers called “a hell of a lot of fun” (R2 Magazine), “convincing and essential” (fRoots) and “unforgettable and exceedingly invigorating” (Living Tradition).
In this exhilarating live show, the band revisit tracks from ‘Reprobates’, along with other songs of nefarious individuals – past and present - that pack their back catalogue. You’re guaranteed a loud and energetic performance that will bring out the devil inside you.
Drums, electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon and 4-part vocal harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop. Established as the go-to band for late-night folkin’ shenanigans, Blackbeard’s Tea Party have played memorable sets at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, The Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo and many more.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
Folk-rock rebels Blackbeard’s Tea Party celebrate 10 years of their seminal album ‘Reprobates’, a collection of stories about wrong’uns from history. They debuted material from the album during their now legendary appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, and it was the album that earned them thousands of new fans.
Mixing sounds of traditional folk and classic rock, Blackbeard’s Tea Party look back to the album that reviewers called “a hell of a lot of fun” (R2 Magazine), “convincing and essential” (fRoots) and “unforgettable and exceedingly invigorating” (Living Tradition).
In this exhilarating live show, the band revisit tracks from ‘Reprobates’, along with other songs of nefarious individuals – past and present - that pack their back catalogue. You’re guaranteed a loud and energetic performance that will bring out the devil inside you.
Drums, electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon and 4-part vocal harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop. Established as the go-to band for late-night folkin’ shenanigans, Blackbeard’s Tea Party have played memorable sets at Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, The Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo and many more.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
The Haar
Saturday 18 April 2026
With their radically fresh, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs, Anglo/Irish quartet The Haar combine the formidable singing talent of Molly Donnery with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene, Cormàc Byrne, Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger.
Known for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious, the world-class instrumental improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes, while Molly lets her sublime and versatile vocals flow to stunning effect. The band themselves say: “We let our imaginations run free with these old favourites,” and the result is breathtakingly beautiful and audaciously ambitious.
The Haar will be touring in support of their latest album The Lost Day, released in December 2025. The Lost Day is a coming-of-age album, bursting with the poetic storytelling, heartbreaking remorse and hopeful anticipation that has become synonymous with The Haar’s authentic musical expression. Their honest, tender, yet epic iteration of traditional songs on this new album provides an extraordinary insight into the suffering, sorrow, hope and happiness of being a human.
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
With their radically fresh, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs, Anglo/Irish quartet The Haar combine the formidable singing talent of Molly Donnery with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene, Cormàc Byrne, Adam Summerhayes, and Murray Grainger.
Known for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something breathtakingly fresh and ambitious, the world-class instrumental improvisers produce ever-changing musical soundscapes, while Molly lets her sublime and versatile vocals flow to stunning effect. The band themselves say: “We let our imaginations run free with these old favourites,” and the result is breathtakingly beautiful and audaciously ambitious.
The Haar will be touring in support of their latest album The Lost Day, released in December 2025. The Lost Day is a coming-of-age album, bursting with the poetic storytelling, heartbreaking remorse and hopeful anticipation that has become synonymous with The Haar’s authentic musical expression. Their honest, tender, yet epic iteration of traditional songs on this new album provides an extraordinary insight into the suffering, sorrow, hope and happiness of being a human.
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
The Rosie Hood Band
Saturday 25 April 2026
A former BBC Performing Arts Fellow and Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie Hood was born in Wiltshire but for the last ten years has been based in Sheffield, from where she has toured extensively both solo and in many collaborations.
Known for her powerful and clear vocals, Rosie's captivating performances combine her poetic writing with dynamic and honest interpretations of traditional songs.
In her 4-piece band, Rosie is joined by long-term collaborator fiddle-player Nicola Beazley, melodeon-player & percussionist Robyn Wallace and fiddle-player Rosie Butler-Hall.
With the band Rosie expands her vision of re-working traditional English songs, as well as writing and arranging original material, touching on nature, human struggle, women’s voices and unheard stories. Nicola, Rosie and Robyn's sensitive playing combines perfectly with Rosie’s voice, skilfully and empathetically lifting each song.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
A former BBC Performing Arts Fellow and Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie Hood was born in Wiltshire but for the last ten years has been based in Sheffield, from where she has toured extensively both solo and in many collaborations.
Known for her powerful and clear vocals, Rosie's captivating performances combine her poetic writing with dynamic and honest interpretations of traditional songs.
In her 4-piece band, Rosie is joined by long-term collaborator fiddle-player Nicola Beazley, melodeon-player & percussionist Robyn Wallace and fiddle-player Rosie Butler-Hall.
With the band Rosie expands her vision of re-working traditional English songs, as well as writing and arranging original material, touching on nature, human struggle, women’s voices and unheard stories. Nicola, Rosie and Robyn's sensitive playing combines perfectly with Rosie’s voice, skilfully and empathetically lifting each song.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
The Bar Steward Sons of Val Doonican
Saturday 2 May 2026
Founded in Barnsley in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive.
Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and Rt Rev Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs on folk instruments with new satirical comedy lyrics.
To complete their outrageously understated image, the band have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and stylish choice of sexy knitwear, as well as instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.
A group that is simultaneously perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played over 1400 side- splitting shows to date, bringing smiles and belly- laughs to audiences across the UK; from Barnsley to Barnstaple, and Glastonbury to Glasgow.
They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of “Jump Ararnd”, “The Lady In Greggs”, and “If I Could Punch A Face... It’d Be Justin Bieber’s”.
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring their shindig to Reeth Memorial Hall and they promise that they will rock you... but gently!
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
Founded in Barnsley in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive.
Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and Rt Rev Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs on folk instruments with new satirical comedy lyrics.
To complete their outrageously understated image, the band have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and stylish choice of sexy knitwear, as well as instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.
A group that is simultaneously perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played over 1400 side- splitting shows to date, bringing smiles and belly- laughs to audiences across the UK; from Barnsley to Barnstaple, and Glastonbury to Glasgow.
They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of “Jump Ararnd”, “The Lady In Greggs”, and “If I Could Punch A Face... It’d Be Justin Bieber’s”.
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring their shindig to Reeth Memorial Hall and they promise that they will rock you... but gently!
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
Over the Moon
Friday 22 May 2026
Canadian roots/swing duo Over The Moon's Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell are award winning multi-instrumentalists and vocalists who met, fell in love, got married and discovered their voices blend so well together that people often tear up upon hearing them sing.
Living on a ranch in the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, it's inevitable there will be a strong sense of place and the rhythms of the land when you start to make music. When the couple released their debut album, the resonances were there for all to hear, reflecting the pulse of life lived in a territory that is both rugged and beautiful.
Their music is a wild ride from 40's sounding western swing and Appalachian old-time, to cowboy blues. Simple and sweet, all of their material has a common thread that speaks of the Canadian west.
Reviews were glowing on their UK release, with American Roots UK saying it was "Exceptional" and Country Music People adding: "There's so much to enjoy here." The editor of Maverick Magazine told readers: "You will love this."
Tickets £16 (£18 door)
Canadian roots/swing duo Over The Moon's Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell are award winning multi-instrumentalists and vocalists who met, fell in love, got married and discovered their voices blend so well together that people often tear up upon hearing them sing.
Living on a ranch in the foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains, it's inevitable there will be a strong sense of place and the rhythms of the land when you start to make music. When the couple released their debut album, the resonances were there for all to hear, reflecting the pulse of life lived in a territory that is both rugged and beautiful.
Their music is a wild ride from 40's sounding western swing and Appalachian old-time, to cowboy blues. Simple and sweet, all of their material has a common thread that speaks of the Canadian west.
Reviews were glowing on their UK release, with American Roots UK saying it was "Exceptional" and Country Music People adding: "There's so much to enjoy here." The editor of Maverick Magazine told readers: "You will love this."
Tickets £16 (£18 door)
Dixon County
Saturday 27 June 2026
Country music quintet Dixon County was initiated in 2021 by drummer and percussionist Roger Jones, well known for his work with Blue Horizon, White Line Fever, and Dixon J Scott’s Ridge Riders.
The band’s formation followed Dixon J Scott’s untimely death in 2020. This talented man’s passing was a terrible loss to the country music scene and Dixon County are committed to keeping his name and his music alive, being extremely proud to feature a selection of his original songs in our shows.
Joining Roger are lead vocalist Sue Parks, Rob Hall guitar, mandolin and vocals, Jeff Brown bass and Jesse Caine guitars and vocals.
The result is an all-live and kicking country band with not a backing track in sight. They perform a broad mix of country songs spanning the decades and guaranteed to get you dancing.
You can dance to them, you can sing with them, or you can simply sit and listen to them, but you definitely can’t ignore them!
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Country music quintet Dixon County was initiated in 2021 by drummer and percussionist Roger Jones, well known for his work with Blue Horizon, White Line Fever, and Dixon J Scott’s Ridge Riders.
The band’s formation followed Dixon J Scott’s untimely death in 2020. This talented man’s passing was a terrible loss to the country music scene and Dixon County are committed to keeping his name and his music alive, being extremely proud to feature a selection of his original songs in our shows.
Joining Roger are lead vocalist Sue Parks, Rob Hall guitar, mandolin and vocals, Jeff Brown bass and Jesse Caine guitars and vocals.
The result is an all-live and kicking country band with not a backing track in sight. They perform a broad mix of country songs spanning the decades and guaranteed to get you dancing.
You can dance to them, you can sing with them, or you can simply sit and listen to them, but you definitely can’t ignore them!
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
The Everlys & Friends Tribute Show
anFriday 10 July 2026
The Temple Brothers, are proud to announce the return of their Theatre Show dedicated to the music of one of the greatest ever harmony duos, the Everly Brothers.
Like the Everlys, Colin and Steve Temple are real life brothers, with voices which blend perfectly and sound uncannily like their musical heroes.
Join them on a walk back down memory lane with all the classic songs – Cathy’s Clown, Walk Right Back, Ebony Eyes and many more.
The show includes special guest tributes to Hank Marvin, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis by Ivan Marvin, Buddy Walker and Pete Gill.
A night of spectacular live music that will have you up on your feet in no time!
Tickets £18 (£20 door)
The Temple Brothers, are proud to announce the return of their Theatre Show dedicated to the music of one of the greatest ever harmony duos, the Everly Brothers.
Like the Everlys, Colin and Steve Temple are real life brothers, with voices which blend perfectly and sound uncannily like their musical heroes.
Join them on a walk back down memory lane with all the classic songs – Cathy’s Clown, Walk Right Back, Ebony Eyes and many more.
The show includes special guest tributes to Hank Marvin, Buddy Holly and Jerry Lee Lewis by Ivan Marvin, Buddy Walker and Pete Gill.
A night of spectacular live music that will have you up on your feet in no time!
Tickets £18 (£20 door)
Sherburn, Bartley, Sanders
Saturday 18 July 2026
Following a chance meeting at Whitby Folk Festival in 1993, Chris Sherburn (Concertina) and Denny Bartley (Vocals and Guitar) have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America, creating one of folk music’s most enduring partnerships. Their obvious rapport made them one of the busiest acts on the folk scene, both as a duo and with their well-loved band, Last Night’s Fun.
In 2016, Chris and Denny teamed up with Emily Sanders (fiddle/viola and vocals) to form this exciting trio. For the first time, they incorporated vocal harmonies and strings to enhance Chris and Denny’s distinctive sound. Emily’s addition has also introduced a female vocal presence and expanded their repertoire with English folk songs, complementing the band's strong Celtic roots.
Emily was a founder member of the acclaimed trio Isambarde. She has also toured with Merrymouth (Simon Fowler, Lead Singer of Ocean Colour Scene) and regularly appears with Pete Morton and Chris Parkinson.
Now, their soul-stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter ensures that no two concerts are ever the same. From festival stages to intimate venues, their performances are filled with warmth, laughter, and exceptional musicianship.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
Following a chance meeting at Whitby Folk Festival in 1993, Chris Sherburn (Concertina) and Denny Bartley (Vocals and Guitar) have been bringing their unique sound to audiences across Europe and America, creating one of folk music’s most enduring partnerships. Their obvious rapport made them one of the busiest acts on the folk scene, both as a duo and with their well-loved band, Last Night’s Fun.
In 2016, Chris and Denny teamed up with Emily Sanders (fiddle/viola and vocals) to form this exciting trio. For the first time, they incorporated vocal harmonies and strings to enhance Chris and Denny’s distinctive sound. Emily’s addition has also introduced a female vocal presence and expanded their repertoire with English folk songs, complementing the band's strong Celtic roots.
Emily was a founder member of the acclaimed trio Isambarde. She has also toured with Merrymouth (Simon Fowler, Lead Singer of Ocean Colour Scene) and regularly appears with Pete Morton and Chris Parkinson.
Now, their soul-stirring songs, exhilarating tunes and quick-witted banter ensures that no two concerts are ever the same. From festival stages to intimate venues, their performances are filled with warmth, laughter, and exceptional musicianship.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
Paul Thompson
Saturday 22 August 2026
Following his fabulous Jake Thackray show in 2024, Paul Thompson returns to Reeth Memorial Hall with ‘To Absurdity and Beyond!’ a celebration of classic comic songs by Victoria Wood, Jake Thackray, Flanders and Swann, Tom Lehrer and Tim Minchin, along with some of his own satirical material. Expect to hear ‘The Ballad of Freda and Barry (Let’s Do It)’, ‘Sister Josephine’, ‘Poisoning Pigeons in the Park’ and ‘The Hippopotamus Song’, along with many other hilarious classics. A night of laughter, not to be missed.
‘The comedy song is something of a lost art... Paul Thompson encompasses the spirit of his hero, Jake Thackray, perfectly,’ RnR magazine. Paul is an accomplished musician and songwriter who performs with Nadine, a guitar Thackray once owned and named. He is also co-author of an acclaimed biography, Beware of the Bull – The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray. His latest book is Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer, an anthology of Thackray’s prose writing. www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Following his fabulous Jake Thackray show in 2024, Paul Thompson returns to Reeth Memorial Hall with ‘To Absurdity and Beyond!’ a celebration of classic comic songs by Victoria Wood, Jake Thackray, Flanders and Swann, Tom Lehrer and Tim Minchin, along with some of his own satirical material. Expect to hear ‘The Ballad of Freda and Barry (Let’s Do It)’, ‘Sister Josephine’, ‘Poisoning Pigeons in the Park’ and ‘The Hippopotamus Song’, along with many other hilarious classics. A night of laughter, not to be missed.
‘The comedy song is something of a lost art... Paul Thompson encompasses the spirit of his hero, Jake Thackray, perfectly,’ RnR magazine. Paul is an accomplished musician and songwriter who performs with Nadine, a guitar Thackray once owned and named. He is also co-author of an acclaimed biography, Beware of the Bull – The Enigmatic Genius of Jake Thackray. His latest book is Jake Thackray – The Unsung Writer, an anthology of Thackray’s prose writing. www.paulthompsonmusic.co.uk
Tickets £14 (£16 door)
Bob Fox & Stu Luckley
Saturday 5 September 2026
Bob Fox and Stu Luckley took the folk world by storm when they began playing together in the late 1970s. The duo's reputation was cemented in 1978 when they released Nowt So Good'll Pass, their debut album which won Melody Maker's 'Folk Album Of The Year' award. The acclaim has stood the test of time: milestone folk albums are few and far between but Nowt So Good'll Pass remains up there with the very best and has proved enduringly popular.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the iconic album Bob and Stu performed together again, touring selected folk venues and arts centres, before finishing triumphantly at The Sage in Gateshead. A mere 16 years later they were asked to do a couple of songs at The Davy Lamp Folk Club’s 50th Anniversary concert in 2024, and having enjoyed the re-connection they agreed to do a special reunion concert at the annual Morpeth Gathering in April 2025. Tickets for the concert sold out so quickly that the duo decided to do a very short and selected series of reunion concerts in 2026.
Bob and Stu will play a range of instruments featured in their original live set, including guitars, acoustic bass, dulcimer, and bouzouki and the concerts will be made up of a selection of songs from Nowt So Good'll Pass and their second album Wish We Never Had Parted as well as a few songs that never made it onto either.
Come and see what all the fuss was about!
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
Bob Fox and Stu Luckley took the folk world by storm when they began playing together in the late 1970s. The duo's reputation was cemented in 1978 when they released Nowt So Good'll Pass, their debut album which won Melody Maker's 'Folk Album Of The Year' award. The acclaim has stood the test of time: milestone folk albums are few and far between but Nowt So Good'll Pass remains up there with the very best and has proved enduringly popular.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the iconic album Bob and Stu performed together again, touring selected folk venues and arts centres, before finishing triumphantly at The Sage in Gateshead. A mere 16 years later they were asked to do a couple of songs at The Davy Lamp Folk Club’s 50th Anniversary concert in 2024, and having enjoyed the re-connection they agreed to do a special reunion concert at the annual Morpeth Gathering in April 2025. Tickets for the concert sold out so quickly that the duo decided to do a very short and selected series of reunion concerts in 2026.
Bob and Stu will play a range of instruments featured in their original live set, including guitars, acoustic bass, dulcimer, and bouzouki and the concerts will be made up of a selection of songs from Nowt So Good'll Pass and their second album Wish We Never Had Parted as well as a few songs that never made it onto either.
Come and see what all the fuss was about!
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
Leveret
Saturday 3 October 2026
Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians. Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret’s music is not arranged in the conventional sense and instead they rely on mutual trust, listening and responding. Their playing is relaxed and natural, drawing audiences in and inviting them to share in music making that is truly spontaneous and yet deeply timeless.
Fiddler Sam Sweeney was the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year, directs the National Youth Folk Ensemble and is known for his work in Bellowhead, Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, The Full English and his own Made In The Great War project. Melodeon genius Andy Cutting, a three-time BBC Folk Awards Best Musician, is a compelling solo performer and currently works with Blowzabella, Topette, June Tabor, and Roger Daltry. Concertina wizard Rob Harbron leads the English Acoustic Collective summer school and is known for his work with The Full English (Best Group and Best Album BBC Folk Awards 2014), Emma Reid, Fay Hield, Jon Boden and others.
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
Leveret is a unique collaboration between three of England's finest folk musicians. Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Harbron are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Leveret’s music is not arranged in the conventional sense and instead they rely on mutual trust, listening and responding. Their playing is relaxed and natural, drawing audiences in and inviting them to share in music making that is truly spontaneous and yet deeply timeless.
Fiddler Sam Sweeney was the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year, directs the National Youth Folk Ensemble and is known for his work in Bellowhead, Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, The Full English and his own Made In The Great War project. Melodeon genius Andy Cutting, a three-time BBC Folk Awards Best Musician, is a compelling solo performer and currently works with Blowzabella, Topette, June Tabor, and Roger Daltry. Concertina wizard Rob Harbron leads the English Acoustic Collective summer school and is known for his work with The Full English (Best Group and Best Album BBC Folk Awards 2014), Emma Reid, Fay Hield, Jon Boden and others.
Tickets £20 (£22 door)
John Tams
Saturday 10 October 2026
John Tams has been described by Mojo as ‘one of the ultimate British songwriters’, with a career involving work 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 is a seven times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including an award for Best Duo, with long-time collaborator and friend, the late Barry Coope. He is the Songmaker for Warhorse, a member of the original creative team and has toured the world with the production.
Tickets £22 (£24 door)
John Tams has been described by Mojo as ‘one of the ultimate British songwriters’, with a career involving work 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 is a seven times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including an award for Best Duo, with long-time collaborator and friend, the late Barry Coope. He is the Songmaker for Warhorse, a member of the original creative team and has toured the world with the production.
Tickets £22 (£24 door)
Honey & the Bear
Friday 23 October 2026
Honey and The Bear are UK Folk and Roots multi-instrumentalists Lucy and Jon Hart. Formed in 2014, the duo have gone from strength to strength, releasing three critically acclaimed albums and gathering an enthusiastic following of loyal fans.
Recently shortlisted for the FATEA Band/Duo of the Year (2023), their live performances are full of variation, from emotive and dramatic full-bodied ballads, to rip-roaring tales of adventure on the seas. Weaving stories into song, with a strong focus on their Suffolk roots, community and family, they are able to bring a tear to your eye in one moment, and in the next, have you up on your feet.
Born and raised in Suffolk, Lucy learned violin and drums at school, sung in the Suffolk Jubilee choir and started songwriting at 15. She taught herself guitar whilst at university in Canterbury and began performing her creations not long afterwards, releasing her debut band album ’Step Right On’ at 27.
Jon, a Yorkshire boy, raised in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, has been performing his own songs since his teens. A self-taught guitarist, his love of driving guitar riffs is a core aspect of his song writing process.
Tickets £16 (£18 door)
Honey and The Bear are UK Folk and Roots multi-instrumentalists Lucy and Jon Hart. Formed in 2014, the duo have gone from strength to strength, releasing three critically acclaimed albums and gathering an enthusiastic following of loyal fans.
Recently shortlisted for the FATEA Band/Duo of the Year (2023), their live performances are full of variation, from emotive and dramatic full-bodied ballads, to rip-roaring tales of adventure on the seas. Weaving stories into song, with a strong focus on their Suffolk roots, community and family, they are able to bring a tear to your eye in one moment, and in the next, have you up on your feet.
Born and raised in Suffolk, Lucy learned violin and drums at school, sung in the Suffolk Jubilee choir and started songwriting at 15. She taught herself guitar whilst at university in Canterbury and began performing her creations not long afterwards, releasing her debut band album ’Step Right On’ at 27.
Jon, a Yorkshire boy, raised in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk, has been performing his own songs since his teens. A self-taught guitarist, his love of driving guitar riffs is a core aspect of his song writing process.
Tickets £16 (£18 door)
Bard Edrington V & The Blackbirds
Saturday 31 October 2026
The sky is vast, and the views stretch wide in the high desert of New Mexico. Just minutes outside of town, you can lose yourself in canyons and arroyos where rivers carve channels through petrified sand dunes and basalt cliffs. Elkand bighorn sheep dot alpine mountainsides. It’s a land of solitude, held within an immense wilderness.
These places thread their way through Bard Edrington’s songwriting. True to his name, Bard is first and foremost a storyteller, rooted in a timeless tradition— winter nights, dying embers, and chance gatherings where stories are passed hand to hand. He spends his days on public lands exploring canyons, tracking animals, and removing old fencing to improve wildlife habitat. Those days in the wild surface in his songs: rambling rivers, sudden flash floods, pronghorn dodging lightning as thunderstorms dance across the desert.
Grounded in folk and country, Bard and the Blackbirds will have your feet tapping and your mind drifting to distant landscapes. This tour marks the first with the full Blackbirds band. Karina Wilson’s mesmerizing violin and vocals shimmer with empathy for each unfolding tale. Bassist Sarah Ferrell’s voice runs deep and steady, like the cliffs along the Rio Grande. East Texas native Jim Palmer brings his signature “flat tire” groove, effortlessly turning any pub into a honky-tonk. What awaits is an evening of honest, emotional storytelling delivered by a tight, deeply talented band.
Tickets £16 (£18 door)
The sky is vast, and the views stretch wide in the high desert of New Mexico. Just minutes outside of town, you can lose yourself in canyons and arroyos where rivers carve channels through petrified sand dunes and basalt cliffs. Elkand bighorn sheep dot alpine mountainsides. It’s a land of solitude, held within an immense wilderness.
These places thread their way through Bard Edrington’s songwriting. True to his name, Bard is first and foremost a storyteller, rooted in a timeless tradition— winter nights, dying embers, and chance gatherings where stories are passed hand to hand. He spends his days on public lands exploring canyons, tracking animals, and removing old fencing to improve wildlife habitat. Those days in the wild surface in his songs: rambling rivers, sudden flash floods, pronghorn dodging lightning as thunderstorms dance across the desert.
Grounded in folk and country, Bard and the Blackbirds will have your feet tapping and your mind drifting to distant landscapes. This tour marks the first with the full Blackbirds band. Karina Wilson’s mesmerizing violin and vocals shimmer with empathy for each unfolding tale. Bassist Sarah Ferrell’s voice runs deep and steady, like the cliffs along the Rio Grande. East Texas native Jim Palmer brings his signature “flat tire” groove, effortlessly turning any pub into a honky-tonk. What awaits is an evening of honest, emotional storytelling delivered by a tight, deeply talented band.
Tickets £16 (£18 door)
Jaywalkers
Saturday 7 November 2026
As those who have been fortunate enough to catch them in full flight will testify, a Jaywalkers show is an exhilarating experience. UK-based they may be but many from the other side of the Atlantic have complimented them on their particularly stylish delivery of this virtuosic and rich brand of Americana, Bluegrass & Country. These three outstanding musicians have developed a tight bond, demonstrated through their well-crafted, tasteful arrangements and ability to bounce ideas around the stage. The combination of powerhouse bass, flame-fingered mandolin, blistering fiddle and three-part harmony pack a punch as fiery as Jay’s lead vocals and delivers a rich sound that far exceeds what you’d expect from an acoustic trio.
Mandolin maestro Mike Giverin is also the chief songwriter, and the band’s originals cover themes including the travails of the travelling musician, saving the planet and even tales of being stranded halfway up a mountain. All of which stand proudly alongside their clever covers, foot-stomping bluegrass tunes and superb interpretations of old country classics. In Jay Bradberry, the band has a truly sensational lead singer and fiddle player, and double bassist Lucille Williams is one of the best around, breaking out impressive slap bass alongside rock solid timing, taste and tone.
Jaywalkers are a real melting pot of their collective inspirations and the influences of their musical upbringings. This is evident in their live sets which come to life in their use of Country heartbreak and Bluegrass dynamism applied to issues of the modern day and life as a touring band…mostly stuck on the M6.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
As those who have been fortunate enough to catch them in full flight will testify, a Jaywalkers show is an exhilarating experience. UK-based they may be but many from the other side of the Atlantic have complimented them on their particularly stylish delivery of this virtuosic and rich brand of Americana, Bluegrass & Country. These three outstanding musicians have developed a tight bond, demonstrated through their well-crafted, tasteful arrangements and ability to bounce ideas around the stage. The combination of powerhouse bass, flame-fingered mandolin, blistering fiddle and three-part harmony pack a punch as fiery as Jay’s lead vocals and delivers a rich sound that far exceeds what you’d expect from an acoustic trio.
Mandolin maestro Mike Giverin is also the chief songwriter, and the band’s originals cover themes including the travails of the travelling musician, saving the planet and even tales of being stranded halfway up a mountain. All of which stand proudly alongside their clever covers, foot-stomping bluegrass tunes and superb interpretations of old country classics. In Jay Bradberry, the band has a truly sensational lead singer and fiddle player, and double bassist Lucille Williams is one of the best around, breaking out impressive slap bass alongside rock solid timing, taste and tone.
Jaywalkers are a real melting pot of their collective inspirations and the influences of their musical upbringings. This is evident in their live sets which come to life in their use of Country heartbreak and Bluegrass dynamism applied to issues of the modern day and life as a touring band…mostly stuck on the M6.
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
Jackie Oates & John Spiers
Friday 4 December 2026
Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season.
With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and other historical traditions, festive songs and tunes from the British Isles and far beyond. Concerts include original music and selected covers, accompanied by a whole host of instruments; fiddle, melodeon, percussion, recorders and stomp box create a richly textured sound. By sharing insights into their own family traditions, the duo provide inspiration for a simpler, more wholesome Christmas - one where tradition, family, ritual and celebration are the beating heart.
Multi award-winning and hugely influential folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers bring their breadth of experience to this finely matched duo. Jackie (two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee) is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler and composer with a string of critically acclaimed albums and a reputation as one of our most gifted interpreters of traditional song. John (Bellowhead, Spiers & Boden) is a leading squeezebox player and composer who mixes infectious dance tunes with incredibly moving and sensitive slow airs. He expertly blends traditional squeezebox styles with contemporary dance music to create an infectious acoustic groove.
‘If you’re seeking music that beautifully honours the traditions of this season, look no further…they carry these cherished traditions with inspiring grace.’ Klofmag
‘They left the gaudy, commercialised crass-ness at home. Theirs is a Christmas for all’ Bristol 24/7
‘Two artists at the peak of their unadulterated skills, and all the better for that.’ At The Barrier
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season.
With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and other historical traditions, festive songs and tunes from the British Isles and far beyond. Concerts include original music and selected covers, accompanied by a whole host of instruments; fiddle, melodeon, percussion, recorders and stomp box create a richly textured sound. By sharing insights into their own family traditions, the duo provide inspiration for a simpler, more wholesome Christmas - one where tradition, family, ritual and celebration are the beating heart.
Multi award-winning and hugely influential folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers bring their breadth of experience to this finely matched duo. Jackie (two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee) is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler and composer with a string of critically acclaimed albums and a reputation as one of our most gifted interpreters of traditional song. John (Bellowhead, Spiers & Boden) is a leading squeezebox player and composer who mixes infectious dance tunes with incredibly moving and sensitive slow airs. He expertly blends traditional squeezebox styles with contemporary dance music to create an infectious acoustic groove.
‘If you’re seeking music that beautifully honours the traditions of this season, look no further…they carry these cherished traditions with inspiring grace.’ Klofmag
‘They left the gaudy, commercialised crass-ness at home. Theirs is a Christmas for all’ Bristol 24/7
‘Two artists at the peak of their unadulterated skills, and all the better for that.’ At The Barrier
Tickets £17 (£19 door)
