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 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.
Click here to download a printable list of events.
For further information or to book tickets contact Glen Steward 01748-884989 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 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.
Click here to download a printable list of events.
For further information or to book tickets contact Glen Steward 01748-884989 or email: memorialhall@swaledale.org
Megson
Saturday 30th September 2023
Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson create a truly unique brand of folk music which combines an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars.
Over the years, the duo of Debs (on vocals, whistle, piano accordion) and Stu Hanna (on guitar, mandola, and banjo) have gained a reputation not only for their arresting and intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour.
Click here for some of their recent music.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson create a truly unique brand of folk music which combines an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars.
Over the years, the duo of Debs (on vocals, whistle, piano accordion) and Stu Hanna (on guitar, mandola, and banjo) have gained a reputation not only for their arresting and intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour.
Click here for some of their recent music.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
John Tams
Saturday 14th October 2023
Sold out - Contact us to go on the waiting list.
John Tams described by Mojo as "one of the ultimate British songwriters" has had a career spanning five 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 is a seven times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including an award for Best Duo, with longtime 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 £20 (£22 on the door)
Sold out - Contact us to go on the waiting list.
John Tams described by Mojo as "one of the ultimate British songwriters" has had a career spanning five 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 is a seven times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including an award for Best Duo, with longtime 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 £20 (£22 on the door)
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Thursday 19th October 2023
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships. The Dartmoor-based husband and wife duo have twice won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’ title. Mixing traditional song arrangements with their self-penned material, they cover such subjects as wicked mermaids, Norwegian legends and a lonely whale.
Tickets £18 (£20 on the door)
Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have long established themselves as one of the UK folk scene’s most rewardingly enduring partnerships. The Dartmoor-based husband and wife duo have twice won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ‘Best Duo’ title. Mixing traditional song arrangements with their self-penned material, they cover such subjects as wicked mermaids, Norwegian legends and a lonely whale.
Tickets £18 (£20 on the door)
Sam Lewis
Saturday 4th November 2023
Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. Chris Stapleton dubbed him “a modern Townes Van Zandt”. He’s often labelled with some form of the word ‘soulful’ (some have even compared his voice to molasses). Lewis’ style meets at a juncture of many different genres however he’s discovered what most musicians spend lifetimes working for; the place where feel-good music meets vital social commentary.
In a decade worth of touring he has captivated audiences all around the world with his songs and stories that are glued together with a unique stage banter he’s developed from performing in numerous music halls, clubs, theatres, festivals, music cruises and the occasional living room!
Tickets £14 (£16 on the door)
Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. Chris Stapleton dubbed him “a modern Townes Van Zandt”. He’s often labelled with some form of the word ‘soulful’ (some have even compared his voice to molasses). Lewis’ style meets at a juncture of many different genres however he’s discovered what most musicians spend lifetimes working for; the place where feel-good music meets vital social commentary.
In a decade worth of touring he has captivated audiences all around the world with his songs and stories that are glued together with a unique stage banter he’s developed from performing in numerous music halls, clubs, theatres, festivals, music cruises and the occasional living room!
Tickets £14 (£16 on the door)
Guy Davis
Thursday 16th November 2023
American Roots musician Guy Davis (vocals, 6 string guitar, 12 string guitar, 5 and 6 string banjo, didgeridoo, harmonica) is two times Grammy nominee (Best Traditional Blues). He is also an actor, author and songwriter.
Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. His background in theatre is pronounced through the lyrical storytelling of songs “God’s Gonna Make Things Over” about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, “Welcome to My World”, and “Got Your Letter In My Pocket”. His storytelling is sometimes painful, deep, and real, an earthy contrast to modern-day commercial music, meant to create thought, underlined by gentle tones from his guitar or banjo fingerpicking.
Guy won “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award, and was nominated by The Blues Foundation for Best Acoustic Album of the Year, Best Acoustic Artist of the Year, and Best Instrumentalist. In fact, he's been nominated nearly two dozen times by the Blues Foundation.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
American Roots musician Guy Davis (vocals, 6 string guitar, 12 string guitar, 5 and 6 string banjo, didgeridoo, harmonica) is two times Grammy nominee (Best Traditional Blues). He is also an actor, author and songwriter.
Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Rap, Spoken Word, and World Music to comment on, and address, the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles. His background in theatre is pronounced through the lyrical storytelling of songs “God’s Gonna Make Things Over” about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, “Welcome to My World”, and “Got Your Letter In My Pocket”. His storytelling is sometimes painful, deep, and real, an earthy contrast to modern-day commercial music, meant to create thought, underlined by gentle tones from his guitar or banjo fingerpicking.
Guy won “Keeping The Blues Alive” Award, and was nominated by The Blues Foundation for Best Acoustic Album of the Year, Best Acoustic Artist of the Year, and Best Instrumentalist. In fact, he's been nominated nearly two dozen times by the Blues Foundation.
Tickets £15 (£17 on the door)
The Wilderness Yet
Friday 1st December 2023
The Wilderness Yet are Rosie Hodgson (vocals), Rowan Piggott (fiddle), and Philippe Barnes (guitar and flute). They weave an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs and tunes; from a cappella three-part harmonies to luscious instrumental arrangements.
Tickets £16 (£18 on the door).
The Wilderness Yet are Rosie Hodgson (vocals), Rowan Piggott (fiddle), and Philippe Barnes (guitar and flute). They weave an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs and tunes; from a cappella three-part harmonies to luscious instrumental arrangements.
Tickets £16 (£18 on the door).
Coming up in 2024
Urban Folk Quartet
Saturday 9th March 2024
We are delighted to welcome UFQ back to Reeth.
UFQ have ignited audiences across the world with their cross-genre, contemporary take on folk music for over a decade.
Rooted in Celtic tune forms and traditional song, UFQ also take influences from Afrobeat, Indian classical, funk, rock and a whole lot more.
Featuring Joe Broughton on fiddle, guitar, and mandolin; Paloma Trigás on fiddle and vocals; Tom Chapman on cajón, percussion, and vocals; and Dan Walsh on banjo, guitar, and vocals, their show is a multi-instrumental spectacle of high-energy virtuosity.
Touring with their newly released and much anticipated seventh album, expect a groove-filled set of acoustic music, presented with infectious energy and humour.
Tickets £17 (£19 on the door)
We are delighted to welcome UFQ back to Reeth.
UFQ have ignited audiences across the world with their cross-genre, contemporary take on folk music for over a decade.
Rooted in Celtic tune forms and traditional song, UFQ also take influences from Afrobeat, Indian classical, funk, rock and a whole lot more.
Featuring Joe Broughton on fiddle, guitar, and mandolin; Paloma Trigás on fiddle and vocals; Tom Chapman on cajón, percussion, and vocals; and Dan Walsh on banjo, guitar, and vocals, their show is a multi-instrumental spectacle of high-energy virtuosity.
Touring with their newly released and much anticipated seventh album, expect a groove-filled set of acoustic music, presented with infectious energy and humour.
Tickets £17 (£19 on the door)
Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri
Friday 22nd March 2024 (NB 7.30pm start)
For more than twenty five years, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience.
2024 marks Kiki's 60th year in the music industry and has cemented her status as one of the UK's finest and most revered vocalists. The duo's latest critically acclaimed album 'A Place Where I Can Go' features 11 tracks including the haunting duet 'Horses' with Scottish singer Eddi Reader.
Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic journey of stories and song which include unique covers of songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki's own hits 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', 'I Got The Music In Me', 'Loving & Free' and the stunning 'Amoureuse'.
Tickets £22 (£24 on the door) under 16s half price.
For more than twenty five years, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience.
2024 marks Kiki's 60th year in the music industry and has cemented her status as one of the UK's finest and most revered vocalists. The duo's latest critically acclaimed album 'A Place Where I Can Go' features 11 tracks including the haunting duet 'Horses' with Scottish singer Eddi Reader.
Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic journey of stories and song which include unique covers of songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki's own hits 'Don't Go Breaking My Heart', 'I Got The Music In Me', 'Loving & Free' and the stunning 'Amoureuse'.
Tickets £22 (£24 on the door) under 16s half price.
The Often Herd
Friday 5th April 2024
The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings, the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France.
Rupert Hughes (guitar) and Evan Davies (mandolin), write songs steeped in personal experience whilst drawing from a wide pool of influences ranging from old-time to psychedelia. American-born fiddler Niles Krieger and jazz bassist Sam Quintana add fiery instrumental skills to the mix, launching the band’s arrangements into the stratosphere. Together, their sound is both boldly contemporary and soothingly familiar, taking time-honoured traditions to new places with a fresh perspective. Flock to the herd, you won’t be disappointed.
Tickets £16 (£18 on the door)
The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings, the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. This unique approach won them the title of “Best European Bluegrass Band 2018” at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France.
Rupert Hughes (guitar) and Evan Davies (mandolin), write songs steeped in personal experience whilst drawing from a wide pool of influences ranging from old-time to psychedelia. American-born fiddler Niles Krieger and jazz bassist Sam Quintana add fiery instrumental skills to the mix, launching the band’s arrangements into the stratosphere. Together, their sound is both boldly contemporary and soothingly familiar, taking time-honoured traditions to new places with a fresh perspective. Flock to the herd, you won’t be disappointed.
Tickets £16 (£18 on the door)
Leveret
Friday 19th April 2024
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 £18 (£20 on the 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 £18 (£20 on the door)
Friday 17th May RANT
Saturday 22nd June Gaelforce
Thursday 4th July Over the Moon
Friday 26th July The Everly Brothers & Buddy Holly Tribute Show
Saturday 7th September Sound of the Sirens
Friday 4th October Blackbeard’s Tea Party
Friday 1st November Gatehouse
Saturday 22nd June Gaelforce
Thursday 4th July Over the Moon
Friday 26th July The Everly Brothers & Buddy Holly Tribute Show
Saturday 7th September Sound of the Sirens
Friday 4th October Blackbeard’s Tea Party
Friday 1st November Gatehouse
