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Coming to The Musician in October 2023
Sun 1st Oct 2023
Kevin Hewick Album Lauch Event
£5.00 or £8 both sessions
plus Kevin Hewick, Chloe Lorentzen, Multimorph, Roger Pugh and Lucy Bremridge
Doors 1:00pm - 9:00pm
A very special day of events starting with Kevin launching his new album 'Monsell Skyline' with an afternoon of music and conversation and invited guests
Split into two sessions, the afternoon sees Kevin launch his new album.
The early evening session is Multimorph with support from Roger Pugh & Earthbeats + Andrea.
Either is £5 or £8 for both sessions
Album Launch
1.30pm -Lucy Bremridge
2.15pm -Chloe Lorentzen
3.00pm - Kevin Hewick (Album Launch)
Evening Gig
5.30pm - Break
6.10pm - Andrea
6.30pm - Roger Pugh
7.30pm - Multimorph
Split into two sessions, the afternoon sees Kevin launch his new album.
The early evening session is Multimorph with support from Roger Pugh & Earthbeats + Andrea.
Either is £5 or £8 for both sessions
Album Launch
1.30pm -Lucy Bremridge
2.15pm -Chloe Lorentzen
3.00pm - Kevin Hewick (Album Launch)
Evening Gig
5.30pm - Break
6.10pm - Andrea
6.30pm - Roger Pugh
7.30pm - Multimorph
Mon 2nd Oct 2023
CLOSED
Tue 3rd Oct 2023
Pat McManus Band
£12.00adv £14.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The Pat McManus Band are a powerful three piece blues/rock trio, headed up by the former Mama's Boys and Celtus guitarist/violinist virtuoso Pat McManus (AKA The Professor) who is joined by long time PMB member Paul Faloon on drums and Plunkett McComb on bass. In recent years Pat has been named as one of the top five top Irish guitarists of all time.
In the very early eighties, Pat formed Mama's Boys with his brothers John and Tommy and within a few years were touring worldwide and playing along with some of the giants of rock. They are perhaps best known for their hits 'Needle in the Groove' and their cover of Slade’s ‘Mama Weer All Crazy Now'. After the passing of younger brother Tommy, Pat and John formed 'Celtus' and were quickly signed by Sony and their music went on to win many awards.
In 2001 Pat decided to take a rest from recording and touring and returned to Ireland, but quickly became involved with other projects and bands. Around 2006 Pat decided to take a more serious approach and form his own rock/blues band and up to today, 7 original albums and 3 DVDs have followed. The band have continually toured over the last 15 years and the story goes on....
In the very early eighties, Pat formed Mama's Boys with his brothers John and Tommy and within a few years were touring worldwide and playing along with some of the giants of rock. They are perhaps best known for their hits 'Needle in the Groove' and their cover of Slade’s ‘Mama Weer All Crazy Now'. After the passing of younger brother Tommy, Pat and John formed 'Celtus' and were quickly signed by Sony and their music went on to win many awards.
In 2001 Pat decided to take a rest from recording and touring and returned to Ireland, but quickly became involved with other projects and bands. Around 2006 Pat decided to take a more serious approach and form his own rock/blues band and up to today, 7 original albums and 3 DVDs have followed. The band have continually toured over the last 15 years and the story goes on....
Wed 4th Oct 2023
James Owston Trio
£14.00adv / £5 NUS
Doors 7:30pm
This exciting new trio brings together the creative minds of James Owston (bass), Alex Merritt (tenor saxophone) and Euan Palmer (drums). After forming in late 2021 for a concert at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall, the trio reformed in March 2023 for a performance at the Hexagon Theatre/MAC promoted by Fizzle. Sharing a strong musical connection, this trio sees James, Alex and Euan digging into a range of inspirations across a broad stylistic spectrum - bringing their unique approaches to the fore to create a very personal group dynamic, that is both highly energetic, interactive and engaging.
James Owston has fast become a well-known name on the UK jazz scene, notably through his work with Clark Tracey, Paul Dunmall, Neil Yates, Xhosa Cole, Alex Clarke, Martin Speake, Greg Abate and many more. This trio sees James take on the leadership role, allowing space for each musician’s stylistic input whilst also showcasing his own progressive and melodic approach to playing the bass. With firm roots in bebop and the jazz tradition, heavily influenced by Ray Brown, Charles Mingus, Scott La-Faro, Charlie Haden and other pioneering bassists, Owston also draws from his experience in modern and contemporary music in his approach to improvising and writing music. In 2018, James was a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician Award and performed at the Queen Elizabeth hall with Gwilym Simcock and Asaf Sirkis.
James Owston has fast become a well-known name on the UK jazz scene, notably through his work with Clark Tracey, Paul Dunmall, Neil Yates, Xhosa Cole, Alex Clarke, Martin Speake, Greg Abate and many more. This trio sees James take on the leadership role, allowing space for each musician’s stylistic input whilst also showcasing his own progressive and melodic approach to playing the bass. With firm roots in bebop and the jazz tradition, heavily influenced by Ray Brown, Charles Mingus, Scott La-Faro, Charlie Haden and other pioneering bassists, Owston also draws from his experience in modern and contemporary music in his approach to improvising and writing music. In 2018, James was a finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician Award and performed at the Queen Elizabeth hall with Gwilym Simcock and Asaf Sirkis.
Thu 5th Oct 2023
Gaz Brookfield
£12.00adv £14.00door
plus Jack Kendrick
Doors 7:30pm
West country based Gaz Brookfield is predominantly a solo acoustic musician. Although, on occasion, you will find him on stage with his band The Company of Thieves.
Since winning Acoustic Magazine’s 'Singer-Songwriter of the Year' in 2010, he has spent the last decade on the road, building a strong and loyal following all over the UK, and beyond.
He was the first independent musician to sell out Bristol's The Fleece (450 cap) and The Bierkeller (750 cap) - and, more recently, SWX (1000 cap).
With eight studio albums (the latest, Idiomatic, hitting #10 in the download charts) and seven live ones already under his belt, this fiercely independent musician continues to tour up and down the country. No manager, no record label, no agent - just a guitar, a van, and a steadfastly belligerent refusal to give in.
Since winning Acoustic Magazine’s 'Singer-Songwriter of the Year' in 2010, he has spent the last decade on the road, building a strong and loyal following all over the UK, and beyond.
He was the first independent musician to sell out Bristol's The Fleece (450 cap) and The Bierkeller (750 cap) - and, more recently, SWX (1000 cap).
With eight studio albums (the latest, Idiomatic, hitting #10 in the download charts) and seven live ones already under his belt, this fiercely independent musician continues to tour up and down the country. No manager, no record label, no agent - just a guitar, a van, and a steadfastly belligerent refusal to give in.
Fri 6th Oct 2023
The Small Fakers
£12.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
The Small Faces are without any shadow of doubt, one of the most sensational British bands of the 1960s, and are as much a part of the soundtrack to the fabbest decade ever as The Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Who, or anyone else for that matter!
Hitting the charts as teenage mods with their very first disc, 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It', the four diminutive Cockneys went on to release numerous timeless classics including, ‘Sha-La-La-La-Lee’, ‘Here Come The Nice’, ‘Itchycoo Park’ and ‘Lazy Sunday’.
The Small Fakers were officially launched on a chilly night in February 2007 at a central London shindig attended by fans and associates of the East End's very own fab four, the seminal, sensational Small Faces. The buzz in the audience that night was intense. Could the SMALL FAKERS even hope to come close to replicating the sound, and the look, of the Small Faces.
Hitting the charts as teenage mods with their very first disc, 'Whatcha Gonna Do About It', the four diminutive Cockneys went on to release numerous timeless classics including, ‘Sha-La-La-La-Lee’, ‘Here Come The Nice’, ‘Itchycoo Park’ and ‘Lazy Sunday’.
The Small Fakers were officially launched on a chilly night in February 2007 at a central London shindig attended by fans and associates of the East End's very own fab four, the seminal, sensational Small Faces. The buzz in the audience that night was intense. Could the SMALL FAKERS even hope to come close to replicating the sound, and the look, of the Small Faces.
Sat 7th Oct 2023
The Cinelli Brothers
£17.00adv £20.00door
plus The Andy Wales Blues Band
Doors 7:30pm
The Cinelli Brothers is a project born out of a common passion for the electric Chicago and Texas blues from the 60s and 70s, when brothers Marco (guitarist and lead singer) and Alessandro (drummer) decided to form an explosive team showcasing original repertoire in the style of Chess, Stax and Motown. Joining the two brothers on stage, Stephen Giry on bass and Tom Julian-Jones on harmonica and guitar.
Their debut album Babe Please Set Your Alarm was recorded at the Soup Studio in London and the full live and analog recording was released in May 2018 on vinyl and digital format. The record went number 2 in the IBBA (Independent Blues Broadcasters' Association) in June 2018 and prompted features in Blues in Britain, Blues Matters, Classic Rock and other magazines, and a UK Blues Awards nomination for 'Blues Band Of The Year'.
Legendary radio and broadcaster David ‘Kid’ Jensen once played a different track from their album on six consecutive weeks of his United DJs radio show, naming them as his favourite blues outfit, and his favourite blues album in many years, and Music Republic Magazine nominated Marco Cinelli as 'Best Guitar Player of 2018'.
The Cinelli Brothers champion a new generation of passionate musicians sharing in the love of Blues, Soul, R&B and the true authentic sounds that have made the blues a cornerstone of music history.
Their debut album Babe Please Set Your Alarm was recorded at the Soup Studio in London and the full live and analog recording was released in May 2018 on vinyl and digital format. The record went number 2 in the IBBA (Independent Blues Broadcasters' Association) in June 2018 and prompted features in Blues in Britain, Blues Matters, Classic Rock and other magazines, and a UK Blues Awards nomination for 'Blues Band Of The Year'.
Legendary radio and broadcaster David ‘Kid’ Jensen once played a different track from their album on six consecutive weeks of his United DJs radio show, naming them as his favourite blues outfit, and his favourite blues album in many years, and Music Republic Magazine nominated Marco Cinelli as 'Best Guitar Player of 2018'.
The Cinelli Brothers champion a new generation of passionate musicians sharing in the love of Blues, Soul, R&B and the true authentic sounds that have made the blues a cornerstone of music history.
Sun 8th Oct 2023
Kingsize + Sam Huber & The True Groove Allstars
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Kingsize play foot-stompin', house rocking Kingsized arrangements of the finest original Jamaican ska sounds. Their style draws heavily on the classic Studio One song catalogue and traditional big band sounds of '60s ska.
Sam Huber
“The first time you experience Helsinki-born Sam Huber’s music, you hear nostalgic references to legends like Bowie and Prince mixed with the contemporary beats of hip-hop, soul and funk—it’s a modern urban hybrid that refuses to fit neatly into any box.”
— VENTS MAGAZINE
Sam Huber
“The first time you experience Helsinki-born Sam Huber’s music, you hear nostalgic references to legends like Bowie and Prince mixed with the contemporary beats of hip-hop, soul and funk—it’s a modern urban hybrid that refuses to fit neatly into any box.”
— VENTS MAGAZINE
Mon 9th Oct 2023
Matt Hodges & Ruthie Collins
£15.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
FULL BAND HEADLINE TOUR
Support from Special guest LUKE FLEAR
Matt Hodges is a singer songwriter from Wakefield, West Yorkshire who is making his mark on the UK country music scene.
Matt has been showing his class and talent on the live music scene in the UK, Europe and the USA over the last 10+ years.
The pandemic was a blessing in disguise for Matt, despite losing access to performing live, he found the chance to concentrate on original music and released his debut single 'How Could You' in October 2020 which soared on the iTunes UK Country Charts.
His next three singles, 'Forever With You', 'When We Were Young', and 'Proud To Be Me' all peaked at No 1. on the iTunes Country Charts.
Support from Special guest LUKE FLEAR
Matt Hodges is a singer songwriter from Wakefield, West Yorkshire who is making his mark on the UK country music scene.
Matt has been showing his class and talent on the live music scene in the UK, Europe and the USA over the last 10+ years.
The pandemic was a blessing in disguise for Matt, despite losing access to performing live, he found the chance to concentrate on original music and released his debut single 'How Could You' in October 2020 which soared on the iTunes UK Country Charts.
His next three singles, 'Forever With You', 'When We Were Young', and 'Proud To Be Me' all peaked at No 1. on the iTunes Country Charts.
Tue 10th Oct 2023
CLOSED
Wed 11th Oct 2023
CLOSED
Thu 12th Oct 2023
Vega
£15.00adv £18.00door
plus Kim Jennett
Doors 7:30pm
Having released 7 critically acclaimed albums, completed multiple successful headline tours, and played alongside, the likes of Skid Row, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, Magnum, Dan Reed Network, FM, Last in Line and The Quireboys, Vega need no introduction. They have appeared at Download, Planet Rock Festival and many shows and festivals across Europe. The last album, Anarchy and Unity, was hailed as “their best yet” by Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott (who also appears on 3rd album Stereo Messiah). The album features in Classic Rock Magazines Best of 2021 and had 4 singles play-listed by Planet Rock Radio. With a new line-up, the future will see a brand new album and live appearances at festivals worldwide. VEGA are: Nick Workman, Marcus Thurston, Pete Newdeck, Billy Taylor, Mart Trial.
Fri 13th Oct 2023
Rust For Glory - A Tribute to Neil Young
£11.00adv
Doors 7:45pm
A show not to be missed by Neil Young fans when Rust For Glory play Harvest Live in full plus a bonus set of classics & Favourites.
Internationally acclaimed Neil Young Tribute band Rust For Glory's repertoire includes songs from almost every era of Young’s 50-year career, delving deep into the archive, serving up the sounds, feel and spirit of Neil Young’s work, both solo and with his various bands and collaborators; Buffalo Springfield, CSN&Y, The Stray Gators and Crazy Horse.
Performing both acoustic and electric selections, their set list often incorporates Young’s more esoteric numbers alongside celebrated performances of Live Rust era standards. Expect to hear songs such as 'Powderfinger, 'Heart Of Gold', Like a Hurricane and 'Cortez The Killer' to rarer gems from the ‘Ditch Trilogy’ such as 'Walk on', 'On The Beach' and 'Tonight's The Night' and of course, timeless earlier material such as 'Cinnamon Girl', 'Down By The River' and 'The Losing End'.
Internationally acclaimed Neil Young Tribute band Rust For Glory's repertoire includes songs from almost every era of Young’s 50-year career, delving deep into the archive, serving up the sounds, feel and spirit of Neil Young’s work, both solo and with his various bands and collaborators; Buffalo Springfield, CSN&Y, The Stray Gators and Crazy Horse.
Performing both acoustic and electric selections, their set list often incorporates Young’s more esoteric numbers alongside celebrated performances of Live Rust era standards. Expect to hear songs such as 'Powderfinger, 'Heart Of Gold', Like a Hurricane and 'Cortez The Killer' to rarer gems from the ‘Ditch Trilogy’ such as 'Walk on', 'On The Beach' and 'Tonight's The Night' and of course, timeless earlier material such as 'Cinnamon Girl', 'Down By The River' and 'The Losing End'.
Sat 14th Oct 2023
Rhino's Revenge
£18.00adv £20.00door
plus Jason Hunt & The Idle Hour
Doors 8:00pm
Rhino’s Revenge is the ‘side band’ of Status Quo’s bass player, John ‘Rhino’ Edwards. Status Quo’s drummer, Leon Cave, will join the three-piece band for shows throughout the UK and Europe during 2023.
With two albums of original material to its name – and a third currently in the making – Rhino’s Revenge brings songs from that repertoire to the stage alongside Quo favourites which Rhino has either written or co-written, some timeless rock classics and an element of the spontaneous unknown. “I do like to surprise myself and everyone else by throwing in a song which we haven’t necessarily even rehearsed before, in the heat of the moment,” he admits.
Rhino’s Revenge is made up from a pool of stellar players, subject to availability, that currently includes guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick from FM and Craig Joiner from Romeo’s Daughter and drummers Leon Cave (his rhythm partner in Status Quo) and Richard Newman, who has performed with Paul Rodgers, Rory Gallagher, Jefferson Starship, Steve Marriott, Alvin Lee and Glenn Hughes .
With two albums of original material to its name – and a third currently in the making – Rhino’s Revenge brings songs from that repertoire to the stage alongside Quo favourites which Rhino has either written or co-written, some timeless rock classics and an element of the spontaneous unknown. “I do like to surprise myself and everyone else by throwing in a song which we haven’t necessarily even rehearsed before, in the heat of the moment,” he admits.
Rhino’s Revenge is made up from a pool of stellar players, subject to availability, that currently includes guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick from FM and Craig Joiner from Romeo’s Daughter and drummers Leon Cave (his rhythm partner in Status Quo) and Richard Newman, who has performed with Paul Rodgers, Rory Gallagher, Jefferson Starship, Steve Marriott, Alvin Lee and Glenn Hughes .
Sun 15th Oct 2023
Dom Martin & Band
£17.00adv £20.00door
plus Delta Fuse
Doors 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Dom Martin is a Belfast born multi award winning artist, inspired but not constrained by the blues. In 2019 he burst onto the music scene with a unique guitar style and voice, captivating audiences everywhere.
Primarily known as a solo acoustic artist, Dom is very capable of holding a large audience on his own with his mesmerising finger picking techniques and strong vocal, he can also be accompanied by a band in larger venues and festivals with a strong repertoire of original material very much in the style of Irish legend Rory Gallagher. He always includes a Gallagher song or two in his set!
Primarily known as a solo acoustic artist, Dom is very capable of holding a large audience on his own with his mesmerising finger picking techniques and strong vocal, he can also be accompanied by a band in larger venues and festivals with a strong repertoire of original material very much in the style of Irish legend Rory Gallagher. He always includes a Gallagher song or two in his set!
Mon 16th Oct 2023
CLOSED
Tue 17th Oct 2023
Philip Seth Campbell
£16.50adv £20.00door (16+ show)
plus Alice Faye
Doors 7:30pm
Hailing from Glasgow, Philip Seth Campbell has been releasing music since 1997. Having released a handful of records and EPs over the years, Campbell gave it all up in 2012 to join London-based rock band The Temperance Movement.
Having toured the world with the band and learnt how to sing, seven years on the road took its toll and The Temperance Movement came to an end in late 2019. A short while later Campbell formed a second, Glasgow-based band The Byson Family. The collaboration had been a long time coming and what started as a side project became a serious concern as they set about recording their debut album, which was released in 2020.
Having since released snapshots of solo material including the 2022 EP ‘Feel Again’, Philip Scott Campbell has been praised for his ability to channel a primal Springsteen howl one moment and evoke a tender Sam Cooke croon the next. With a shapeshifting sonic ability that means listeners are never quite sure which musical alley he’ll wander up next, Campbell’s songwriting is honest and unflinching, yet widescreen and cinematic at the same time.
Imbued with an innate sense of musicality — and with a voice so uniquely classic it’s hard not to love — Campbell is a musician’s musician, and one who is now calling on past experience to look to the future. A man with stories to tell and songs that need to be sung, Philip Seth Campbell’s unique sound is perhaps more urgent now than ever.
With ‘City Lights’ set to land on 1 September, the album will be available to pre-order from 2 June 2023.
Having toured the world with the band and learnt how to sing, seven years on the road took its toll and The Temperance Movement came to an end in late 2019. A short while later Campbell formed a second, Glasgow-based band The Byson Family. The collaboration had been a long time coming and what started as a side project became a serious concern as they set about recording their debut album, which was released in 2020.
Having since released snapshots of solo material including the 2022 EP ‘Feel Again’, Philip Scott Campbell has been praised for his ability to channel a primal Springsteen howl one moment and evoke a tender Sam Cooke croon the next. With a shapeshifting sonic ability that means listeners are never quite sure which musical alley he’ll wander up next, Campbell’s songwriting is honest and unflinching, yet widescreen and cinematic at the same time.
Imbued with an innate sense of musicality — and with a voice so uniquely classic it’s hard not to love — Campbell is a musician’s musician, and one who is now calling on past experience to look to the future. A man with stories to tell and songs that need to be sung, Philip Seth Campbell’s unique sound is perhaps more urgent now than ever.
With ‘City Lights’ set to land on 1 September, the album will be available to pre-order from 2 June 2023.
Wed 18th Oct 2023
Michael Morrow and the Culprits
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
MICHAEL MORROW & THE CULPRITS sound could be described as Hard Rock Countryfied Blues. An American Rock Band, hailing from Colorado, deliver the goods when it comes to that bluesy hard rock with a touch of twang undoubtedly coming from that Big Red Gretsch guitar Michael is known for playing over the years. That tone matched with his voice is distinctive. Influenced from bands like The Beatles, Aerosmith, KISS you can hear that melody and strut matter.
Who brings a big show anymore? When possible, they do. Putting on a visual show is part of the experience. A little bit of that 80s influence rubbing off I suppose.
Who brings a big show anymore? When possible, they do. Putting on a visual show is part of the experience. A little bit of that 80s influence rubbing off I suppose.
Thu 19th Oct 2023
The Enid
£18.00adv £23.00door
Doors 8:00pm
The Enid began recording at about the same time as punk rock burst upon the music scene. Founding member Robert John Godfrey has said that he always regarded The Enid's ironic takes on classical music as being just as anarchic as anything by the Sex Pistols, but this did not translate into either musical or commercial recognition, despite their work being played frequently by Tommy Vance on BBC Radio One's Friday Rock Show. However, unique among progressive rock bands, the Enid secured a fan base which significantly overlapped with the punk rock fan base. Thanks largely to their quirky appearance and stage act, they built a sizable campus following even while under the shadow of the punk movement, which has endured to this day.
Not since the 1980 has the band had two virtuoso guitarists, and the wonderful Alfredo Randazzo now compliments Jason Ducker on guitar, with Karl Thompson on drums alongside of course, leader, composer and pianist Robert John Godfrey.
Not since the 1980 has the band had two virtuoso guitarists, and the wonderful Alfredo Randazzo now compliments Jason Ducker on guitar, with Karl Thompson on drums alongside of course, leader, composer and pianist Robert John Godfrey.
Fri 20th Oct 2023
Jim Jones All Stars
£18.00adv £20.00door
plus The Pearl Harts
Doors 8:00pm
A bubbling swamp curse of unholy rhythm, Jim Jones All Stars is the latest project from garage godfather Jim Jones (Thee Hypnotics, The Jim Jones Revue). Formed during the pandemic, it features The Jim Jones Revue members Gavin Jay and Elliot Mortimer, drummer Chris Ellul from (The Heavy), veteran punk guitarist Carlton Mounsher (The Swamps), and a full horn section.
After a midnight offering at the real crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the band made the pilgrimage to Memphis, Tennessee to record with Memphis Magnetic founder Scott McEwen (JD McPherson, Nick Waterhouse) in May of 2022.
A dancefloor killer that's an ode to getting over/getting it easy/getting it...period, ‘Gimme The Grease’ is the third single from the album “Ain’ No Peril” recorded there and it’s impossible not to feel that Southern alchemy oozing from this music.
“When you’re recording within spitting distance of the Mississippi river, there’s something about that heavy Memphis air that changes the way that you hear the groove and grind,” says Jim Jones. ‘Gimme The Grease’ captures that feeling and bathes in that magic."
After a midnight offering at the real crossroads in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the band made the pilgrimage to Memphis, Tennessee to record with Memphis Magnetic founder Scott McEwen (JD McPherson, Nick Waterhouse) in May of 2022.
A dancefloor killer that's an ode to getting over/getting it easy/getting it...period, ‘Gimme The Grease’ is the third single from the album “Ain’ No Peril” recorded there and it’s impossible not to feel that Southern alchemy oozing from this music.
“When you’re recording within spitting distance of the Mississippi river, there’s something about that heavy Memphis air that changes the way that you hear the groove and grind,” says Jim Jones. ‘Gimme The Grease’ captures that feeling and bathes in that magic."
Sat 21st Oct 2023
Five Guys Not Bruce!
An evening of Springsteen music performed by the UK's top tribute frontmen
£15.00
feat: Tom Brooksby, Darren Driver, Steve Gascoigne, Kevin Jamieson and Rico Richardson
Doors 7:30pm
In association with DreamCatcher Productions:
An evening of acoustic Springsteen music played by five of the top 'Bruce' performers in the UK. We are excited to host Kevin Jamieson (The Bootleg Boss), Steve Gascoigne (East Street Band), Darren Driver (The Boss & The Beeston St Band), Graeme 'Rico' Richardson (The NE Street Band) and Tom Brooksby (Glory Days).
"I have wanted to put this show together for a few years now and I'm so excited that it's actually happening. It will be a real spectacle to see these guys perform Bruce's music in their own personal and special ways... what a treat!" - Tom Brooksby
An evening of acoustic Springsteen music played by five of the top 'Bruce' performers in the UK. We are excited to host Kevin Jamieson (The Bootleg Boss), Steve Gascoigne (East Street Band), Darren Driver (The Boss & The Beeston St Band), Graeme 'Rico' Richardson (The NE Street Band) and Tom Brooksby (Glory Days).
"I have wanted to put this show together for a few years now and I'm so excited that it's actually happening. It will be a real spectacle to see these guys perform Bruce's music in their own personal and special ways... what a treat!" - Tom Brooksby
Sun 22nd Oct 2023
The Pressure Tenants
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Tomas Doncker
Doors 4:00pm - 9:00pm
'The Godson's of Ska'
This superb band performed for many years as the backing band for 'Laurel Aitken' aka, 'The Godfather Ska' on many UK & European tours.
Since forming in 1987 the band have been delighting audiences with their truly authentic Ska sound.
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
Tomás Doncker.
Thomas is an fantastic American musician, and the CEO of True Groove Records.
In 2011 CNN credited him with creating a new genre, Global Soul. He is best known as the lead guitarist in James Chance and the Contortions.
This superb band performed for many years as the backing band for 'Laurel Aitken' aka, 'The Godfather Ska' on many UK & European tours.
Since forming in 1987 the band have been delighting audiences with their truly authentic Ska sound.
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
Tomás Doncker.
Thomas is an fantastic American musician, and the CEO of True Groove Records.
In 2011 CNN credited him with creating a new genre, Global Soul. He is best known as the lead guitarist in James Chance and the Contortions.
Mon 23rd Oct 2023
Benji Kirkpatrick
£13.00adv £15.00door
Doors 8:00pm
Multi instrumental virtuoso’ - BBC Radio 6 Music
‘Multiple talents as a master musician of all things stringed (bouzouki, mandolin and tenor banjo) and pure, heartfelt vocals.’ – Folk Radio
Benji’s forthcoming album, entitled ‘In Phase’ explores truth and the human psyche, and will be released in the early Autumn. Guesting on the album are Benji's Excess bandmates, Pete Thomas and newly recruited drummer Joelle Barker as well as Alex Hart, with whom Benji works in the Seth Lakeman Band. Recorded with producer Pete Brown who also features on slide guitar and pedal steel.
Benji Kirkpatrick is a singer, songwriter and musician and has performed solo for 25 years, and releasing 4 solo albums to date, In Phase will be his 5th. He regularly collaborates and tours with Seth Lakeman, was one-third of acclaimed folk band Faustus and is well-known as the rhythmic driver of multiple award-winning big band, Bellowhead.
‘Multiple talents as a master musician of all things stringed (bouzouki, mandolin and tenor banjo) and pure, heartfelt vocals.’ – Folk Radio
Benji’s forthcoming album, entitled ‘In Phase’ explores truth and the human psyche, and will be released in the early Autumn. Guesting on the album are Benji's Excess bandmates, Pete Thomas and newly recruited drummer Joelle Barker as well as Alex Hart, with whom Benji works in the Seth Lakeman Band. Recorded with producer Pete Brown who also features on slide guitar and pedal steel.
Benji Kirkpatrick is a singer, songwriter and musician and has performed solo for 25 years, and releasing 4 solo albums to date, In Phase will be his 5th. He regularly collaborates and tours with Seth Lakeman, was one-third of acclaimed folk band Faustus and is well-known as the rhythmic driver of multiple award-winning big band, Bellowhead.
Tue 24th Oct 2023
Hawklords
£18.50adv £22.00door
plus Colossloth
Doors 8:00pm
Originally formed in 1978 from the ashes of The Sonic Assassins, by Robert Calvert and Dave Brock (of Hawkwind).
Hawklords was rebooted in 2008 by former Hawkwind alumni, including Nik Turner and guitarist Jerry Richards, to play a celebratory concert for founder member, the late Robert Calvert, lyricist for Hawkwind’s 1970s hit classic, ‘Silver Machine’.
Since 2008 the band has toured the UK and Europe extensively, released two live DVD concerts and is touring their 12th consecutive album of original material, ‘S P A C E’, across the UK throughout October 2023. The band’s critically acclaimed 2021 CD release, ‘TIME’, charted at number 7 in the Official UK Top 40 Rock & Metal Chart and at number 29 in the Official UK Top 30 Indie Album Chart.
“Brimming with pop smarts, punk spirit and counter-culture rebelliousness, this album [TIME] is underground rock ’n’ roll at it’s finest.” Paul Moody - Classic Rock Magazine 2021
Hawklords was rebooted in 2008 by former Hawkwind alumni, including Nik Turner and guitarist Jerry Richards, to play a celebratory concert for founder member, the late Robert Calvert, lyricist for Hawkwind’s 1970s hit classic, ‘Silver Machine’.
Since 2008 the band has toured the UK and Europe extensively, released two live DVD concerts and is touring their 12th consecutive album of original material, ‘S P A C E’, across the UK throughout October 2023. The band’s critically acclaimed 2021 CD release, ‘TIME’, charted at number 7 in the Official UK Top 40 Rock & Metal Chart and at number 29 in the Official UK Top 30 Indie Album Chart.
“Brimming with pop smarts, punk spirit and counter-culture rebelliousness, this album [TIME] is underground rock ’n’ roll at it’s finest.” Paul Moody - Classic Rock Magazine 2021
Wed 25th Oct 2023
Chris Conway & Dan Britton
£8.00adv £10.00door
plus Andy Griffiths
Doors 7:30pm
PLUS From the USA - OLD FRIEND & Special Guest BOB CHEEVERS
Chris Conway and Dan Britton are a powerful combination demonstrated to anyone who has caught them live, and on their 3 albums Just Be Real on A New Day Records, Live, and Safe Harbour on Oblong Music, and their Live In Edinburgh DVD.
Chis Conway is best known as the multi-instrumental wizard in the Vikki Clayton Band. He has worked with members of Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention, Talvin Singh and toured with Monkee Peter Tork. He has made 8 songs albums, several acclaimed in Q Magazine, Mojo, and Time Out.
Dan Britton has played with Jackie Leven and Cathy Lesurf and has supported the likes of the Saw Doctors and Dick Gaughan. He has released several nationally acclaimed albums and featured on Radio 2 as lead singer with the Katy Lied project. A passionate performer, his powerful voice and stage presence immediately attracts attention.
Together they have toured the UK, supported Bob Geldof. Frances Black, Jefferson Starship, Country Joe McDonald, and Roy Wood.
As well as their song sets, they also are part of Celtic band Govannen.
Blending American and Celtic styles, and between them playing guitars, flutes and whistles, keyboards, bodhran, kalimbas as well as their fantastically strong vocals, they have the unique ability to sound like a full band. They rock!
Chris Conway and Dan Britton are a powerful combination demonstrated to anyone who has caught them live, and on their 3 albums Just Be Real on A New Day Records, Live, and Safe Harbour on Oblong Music, and their Live In Edinburgh DVD.
Chis Conway is best known as the multi-instrumental wizard in the Vikki Clayton Band. He has worked with members of Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention, Talvin Singh and toured with Monkee Peter Tork. He has made 8 songs albums, several acclaimed in Q Magazine, Mojo, and Time Out.
Dan Britton has played with Jackie Leven and Cathy Lesurf and has supported the likes of the Saw Doctors and Dick Gaughan. He has released several nationally acclaimed albums and featured on Radio 2 as lead singer with the Katy Lied project. A passionate performer, his powerful voice and stage presence immediately attracts attention.
Together they have toured the UK, supported Bob Geldof. Frances Black, Jefferson Starship, Country Joe McDonald, and Roy Wood.
As well as their song sets, they also are part of Celtic band Govannen.
Blending American and Celtic styles, and between them playing guitars, flutes and whistles, keyboards, bodhran, kalimbas as well as their fantastically strong vocals, they have the unique ability to sound like a full band. They rock!
Thu 26th Oct 2023
Sleeper Unplugged
£23.00adv
Doors 7:30pm
*This is a seating and standing show*
After hibernating for twenty years Britpop favourites, Sleeper are back on the road, performing live. Tonight is unplugged.
Original members: Louise Wener (vocs, guitar), Jon Stewart (guitar) and Andy Maclure (drums) are newly joined by Kieron Pepper (previously of The Prodigy) on bass.
The band enjoyed huge critical and commercial success in the mid 90’s: achieving 8 Top 40 singles across 3 Top 10 albums with well over 1,000,000 sales. The band also had two tracks featured on the era defining soundtrack to ‘Trainspotting’: named as one of the best film soundtracks of all time by the likes of Rolling Stone. Sleeper garnered front covers across the music press and appeared numerous times on key music shows of the time like TFI Friday, Jools Holland and Top Of The Pops: an episode of which Louise Wener presented. Together, the band played the main stages of Reading, Glastonbury and V along with sold out touring across all of the UK and a support slot with REM at Milton Keynes Bowl.
After hibernating for twenty years Britpop favourites, Sleeper are back on the road, performing live. Tonight is unplugged.
Original members: Louise Wener (vocs, guitar), Jon Stewart (guitar) and Andy Maclure (drums) are newly joined by Kieron Pepper (previously of The Prodigy) on bass.
The band enjoyed huge critical and commercial success in the mid 90’s: achieving 8 Top 40 singles across 3 Top 10 albums with well over 1,000,000 sales. The band also had two tracks featured on the era defining soundtrack to ‘Trainspotting’: named as one of the best film soundtracks of all time by the likes of Rolling Stone. Sleeper garnered front covers across the music press and appeared numerous times on key music shows of the time like TFI Friday, Jools Holland and Top Of The Pops: an episode of which Louise Wener presented. Together, the band played the main stages of Reading, Glastonbury and V along with sold out touring across all of the UK and a support slot with REM at Milton Keynes Bowl.
Fri 27th Oct 2023
Chantel McGregor
£17.00adv £20.00door (16+ show)
plus Blue Nation
Doors 7:30pm
In previous years, Chantel stepped out in the pro-musician world and her stunning live performances demonstrated that she had the ability to perform rock for the new age, played by a musician born with an effortless virtuosity. Since then, she has built a loyal and growing fan base who follow her every move.
If you measure an artist’s prospects by the company they keep, then Chantel has been moving in the right direction. Early in her career, Chantel was invited to perform with Joe Bonamassa, on two of his UK tours.
Over the last few years, Chantel has received great reviews of her 5 albums, the last 2 being released during the 2021 Covid lockdown. The ‘Shed Sessions Volumes 1 & 2’ were recorded at home and mixed by Wayne Proctor of Superfly Studios due to the pandemic. They were born out of a weekly livestream which Chantel performed throughout lockdown.
Over lockdown, as well as the 2 albums, Chantel released a rock cover of ‘Stupid Love’ by Lady Gaga and had a track on ‘Gumbo Blues, a tribute to Dr John’, both through Cleopatra Records in the USA. She also released the single ‘I Will See’, which she co-wrote and recorded with David ‘Nova’ Nowakowski (Scars on 45).
Chantel is writing for her next studio album, and is debuting some of the new tracks on her tour which, is taking place throughout the UK. These are one off shows not to be missed.
Chantel stated, ‘I’m over the moon to be back out on tour again, the last couple of years have been incredibly tough for everyone in the music industry and it’s just so wonderful to be able to play live music in front of great crowds once again’.
If you measure an artist’s prospects by the company they keep, then Chantel has been moving in the right direction. Early in her career, Chantel was invited to perform with Joe Bonamassa, on two of his UK tours.
Over the last few years, Chantel has received great reviews of her 5 albums, the last 2 being released during the 2021 Covid lockdown. The ‘Shed Sessions Volumes 1 & 2’ were recorded at home and mixed by Wayne Proctor of Superfly Studios due to the pandemic. They were born out of a weekly livestream which Chantel performed throughout lockdown.
Over lockdown, as well as the 2 albums, Chantel released a rock cover of ‘Stupid Love’ by Lady Gaga and had a track on ‘Gumbo Blues, a tribute to Dr John’, both through Cleopatra Records in the USA. She also released the single ‘I Will See’, which she co-wrote and recorded with David ‘Nova’ Nowakowski (Scars on 45).
Chantel is writing for her next studio album, and is debuting some of the new tracks on her tour which, is taking place throughout the UK. These are one off shows not to be missed.
Chantel stated, ‘I’m over the moon to be back out on tour again, the last couple of years have been incredibly tough for everyone in the music industry and it’s just so wonderful to be able to play live music in front of great crowds once again’.
Sat 28th Oct 2023
Faux Fighters UK
£10.00adv £12.00door
Doors 8:00pm
After spending years of playing drums for numerous bands and recording sessions, Ben Rudge decided to take the leap of faith and doing exactly what Dave Grohl did, switching the kit for guitar and taking centre stage. A few months of recording 4 or 5 Foo Fighters songs on his own and he finally decided to try and put together the best Foo Fighters tribute he could. Calling on long term friends Liam Slattery & Russ Millard the journey began, quickly adding drummer Kris Perrin & 3rd guitarist Paul Beddow the line up rehearsed for a few months before deciding to add the final layer of Ben Selleck on keys who finally completed the full live FOO FIGHTERS UK LINE UP.
Sun 29th Oct 2023
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
£20.00adv
Doors 4:00pm - 8:00pm
“Quite beautiful, utterly compelling and frequently hilarious” ––The Guardian
“The UK's finest export” ––The New Yorker
“Some of the most thrilling, on edge live music you're ever likely to witness” ––Louder Than War
*This will be a seated gig.*
“The UK's finest export” ––The New Yorker
“Some of the most thrilling, on edge live music you're ever likely to witness” ––Louder Than War
*This will be a seated gig.*
Mon 30th Oct 2023
CLOSED
Tue 31st Oct 2023
Chris Brain
£10.00adv £12.00door
plus Porterhouse
Doors 8:00pm
Chris Brain renders songs embedded in folk tradition with a contemporary resonance. Hailing from Yorkshire, Brain finds inspiration from pastoral landscape and soaring figures from the natural world.
He released his debut, critically acclaimed and widely distributed album, Bound to Rise, in 2022. Capturing 10 live performances of enthralling meditations on nature with glimpses of the confessional, Bound to Rise was driven by his distinctive fingerpicked guitar and warm vocals. Now working on a second album to be released at the start of October 2023 and to be toured nationally in October/November 2023.
Daily Express - ‘A gentle, intoxicating debut album by Yorkshire folkie Brain. He’s a superb fingerpick- ing guitarist whose soft vocal will immediately bring comparisons with Nick Drake, while his playing style bears comparison with another late legend, John Martyn. The themes of nature, sunshine and flight in tracks like Bound To Rise, Flying On Time and Peace & Quiet allow him to create an enchanting introduction.’
Yorkshire Post - ‘Leeds-based Chris Brain specialises in songs full of bucolic imagery to which his balmy voice with shades of John Martyn, Nick Drake and Colin Blunstone and intricate fingerpicking are ideally suited.’
He released his debut, critically acclaimed and widely distributed album, Bound to Rise, in 2022. Capturing 10 live performances of enthralling meditations on nature with glimpses of the confessional, Bound to Rise was driven by his distinctive fingerpicked guitar and warm vocals. Now working on a second album to be released at the start of October 2023 and to be toured nationally in October/November 2023.
Daily Express - ‘A gentle, intoxicating debut album by Yorkshire folkie Brain. He’s a superb fingerpick- ing guitarist whose soft vocal will immediately bring comparisons with Nick Drake, while his playing style bears comparison with another late legend, John Martyn. The themes of nature, sunshine and flight in tracks like Bound To Rise, Flying On Time and Peace & Quiet allow him to create an enchanting introduction.’
Yorkshire Post - ‘Leeds-based Chris Brain specialises in songs full of bucolic imagery to which his balmy voice with shades of John Martyn, Nick Drake and Colin Blunstone and intricate fingerpicking are ideally suited.’