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ROCK AND ROLL'S GREATEST FAILURE: OTWAY THE MOVIE PLUS Q&A

Tue 27 Aug 2013

ROCK AND ROLL'S GREATEST FAILURE: OTWAY THE MOVIE PLUS Q&A

After a stunning One-Hit career filled with chaos and disasters of his own making, John Otway sold himself to the nation as Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure. It was a successful campaign because John was very good at doi.....Read more

ANNIE KEATING TRIO

Sun 22 Sep 2013

ANNIE KEATING TRIO

From New York City and touring in Europe to promote her 5th CD, ‘For Keeps’ – released in Spring 2013 – Annie Keating is a class act. A consummate performer with a highly engaging personality she never fails to deliver .....Read more

NORMAN WATT-ROY & SPECIAL GUESTS

Fri 08 Nov 2013

NORMAN WATT-ROY & SPECIAL GUESTS

Norman Watt-Roy, one of Britain's best-loved bass players, is best known today for his work with The Blockheads and Wilko Johnson. Over his long career, however, he has worked with the Clash, Madness, Nick Lowe, The Sele.....Read more

LIZ LAWRENCE - CANCELLED

Sat 09 Nov 2013

LIZ LAWRENCE - CANCELLED

We're sorry but this event has now been cancelled. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 07815 620402 UPCOMING ACTS: Blair Dunlop (Nov 28)..Read more

BLAIR DUNLOP

Thu 28 Nov 2013

BLAIR DUNLOP

At 21 years of age Blair Dunlop finds himself one of the hottest prospects in British Folk - taking over the leadership of the reactivated Albion Band from his father Ashley Hutchings and winning a Horizon Award for hi.....Read more

RITA HOSKING

Fri 11 Apr 2014

RITA HOSKING

“In scorching form” (UK Telegraph), Northern California’s own Rita Hosking sings of forest fires, culture clash, demolition derbies, the working class and hope. From NPR’s Weekend Edition to Bob Harris’s BBC show, Rita .....Read more

CHRIS PARADOX - HACK YOUR BRAIN UPGRADE WORKSHOP

Sun 18 May 2014

CHRIS PARADOX - HACK YOUR BRAIN UPGRADE WORKSHOP

Chris Paradox, the self-confessed, One-legged Existentialist Stand-up Beat-poet and Inspiration Engineer, has often used his crazy up-and-down life story as the the raw material for his stage shows. Along the way he's.....Read more

JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER

Fri 02 May 2014

JOSIENNE CLARKE AND BEN WALKER

Nominated in two categories in the recent Radio 2 Folk Awards Josienne’s jewel-like voice finds the nuance and melancholy in the simplest phrase and effortlessly sends it straight to your heart. Ben’s musical tact and ma.....Read more

RAGGED BUT RIGHTEOUS ROOTS MUSIC SESSION

Wed 30 Apr 2014

RAGGED BUT RIGHTEOUS ROOTS MUSIC SESSION

The country-rock band Ragged but Righteous featuring ace pedal steel guitarist Gus York host an evening of roots-based music so expect to hear Gram Parsons, Dylan, The Stones, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Hank Williams and T.....Read more

APPALOOSAS

Fri 27 Jun 2014

APPALOOSAS

Appaloosas are a three- piece band from Dartmoor, Devon playing Americana, Old-time American and Appalachian music. The band features Appalachian and Old-time inspired vocals from Eliza Acty, clawhammer banjo and guitar .....Read more

BARRON BRADY

Fri 11 Jul 2014

BARRON BRADY

Barron Brady comprising Ros Brady and Si Barron are contemporary songwriters and interpreters of traditional English folk song. Barron Brady have toured Ireland, Scotland as well as completing numerous extensive Engla.....Read more

HUW WILLIAMS AND MAARTIN ALLCOCK

Sat 27 Sep 2014

HUW WILLIAMS AND MAARTIN ALLCOCK

Songwriter Huw Williams and multi-instrumentalist Maartin Allcock first met on a Fairport Convention tour bus in 1995. Huw went on to conquer the British folk scene with his singing partner Tony Williams (no relation) un.....Read more

BOB CHEEVERS & STEPHEN DOSTER

Thu 30 Oct 2014

BOB CHEEVERS & STEPHEN DOSTER

Born in Memphis, achieved pop fame in California, reinvented in Nashville as a country songwriter and now based in Austin, Texas, Bob has had one hell of a career. Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings have recorded his son.....Read more

JESS VINCENT

Fri 14 Nov 2014

JESS VINCENT

"Jess Vincent is a name that should become as familiar on the lips as the wind is upon the trees” says Fatea Records. Jess is a captivating performer from Wiltshire, who delivers her extraordinary songs with subtle arran.....Read more

JANE TAYLOR

Fri 05 Dec 2014

JANE TAYLOR

BBC Radio 2 presenters Johnnie Walker and Bob Harris are real fans. She’s opened for Jools Holland, recorded with Massive Attack guitarist Angelo Bruschini and her album ‘Compass’ won ‘BEST Singer Songwriter ALBUM’ at th.....Read more

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