Category: Past Events

Introducing Kath OrdKath Ord is a remarkable multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, originally from Cumbria and now based in Leek, Staffordshire. Her musical journey spans a wide spectrum—from folk and traditional gigs to rich collaborative work: she’s performed with The Unthanks, Simply Dylan, The Horse Puppets, and Vox Americana, among others. A Deep Love for Joni MitchellIn…

For 16 years Sugarfoot have been bringing a taste of Nashville to the English Lake District and beyond through their rich blend of country covers and original music. Sugarfoot are proud to be part of the country music explosion that’s happening in the UK right now. We record and gig from our base on the…

Tickets for this event taking place on saturday 15 november 2025 will be available soon Roger Davies is a West Yorkshire songsmith with a delicate touch. You are more than likely to be instantly taken by his cool delivery and easy going relaxed stage presence. This is because there’s a certain unpatronising warmth about a…

A welcome return after 12 years, Chris is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything…

A welcome return to one of the most popular bands to play in the area. Original, innovative and exciting, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to…

tickets for this event taking place on saturday 19 april 2025 will be available soon Sally is a singer-songwriter writing and performing with Brian Carter, her long suffering husband, guitarist, and musical director. Their aim is to entertain, with songs that make you laugh, or cry, or just think – and make a connection with…

From the duo show, expect to hear haunting harmonies, soaring tunes and melodies, charming anecdotes and instrumental performances of the highest calibre, all led by Sam’s unmistakable vocals. This is not a show to be missed. Having already recorded and produced over 10 acclaimed records, had multiple live sessions and airplay on BBC Radio 2…

The Horse Puppets are an indie/folk band from Manchester with 2 girls and 2 guys. Under their previous name ‘The Retrosettes’ the band had a simple YouTube clip online that was seen by Italian film director Paolo Sorrentino. They appeared in the opening scene of the film ‘Youth’, joining Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel in…

Left handed, balding, middle aged, songwriting folky from Scotland’s highest village. A singer of songs and a teller of tales from the hills of Dumfries & Galloway who happily fingerpicks his way through life’s  travails.   Songs funny or sad, happy or grim, meaningful or meaningless played fast or slow (sometimes both at the same…

Described by Bob Dylan as ‘The single most important figure in English folk rock’, Ashley Hutchings, accompanied by Becky Mills. Ashley is a bassist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, band leader, writer and record producer.  He was a founding member of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. He has overseen numerous other projects, including records…