Duane Andrews casts a wide net in the musical ocean. Uniting what would seem to be impossible – traditional Newfoundland music with the swing jazz of the legendary two fingered guitarist Django Reinhardt, Andrews makes it not just work – he makes it soar. The Juno award winning composer, arranger, producer, conductor and globetrotting performer’s latest album is the best evidence yet of his inimitable musical vision and is the sound of him, literally, bringing it all back home.

He’ll be joined by the hottest swing band in the bay, The Hot Club of Conception Bay, featuring Erin Power with her magical mandolin and vibrant vocals and Isaac Andrews Power with his fiddle of fire.

After recently stepping out with his debut solo single “When You’re Young”, Dave McCabe is heading back on the road this autumn for a run of UK dates, joined once again by special guest, James Jay Lewis.

Best known as the voice and songwriter behind The Zutons, McCabe’s move into solo territory has already made a strong impression. “When You’re Young” has been tremendously well received and is already a firm live favourite.

Award winning blues-rock artist Laurence Jones comes to Selby with his debut solo acoustic ‘On My Own’ tour, returning to his roots: pure blues!

The award-winning and critically acclaimed blues artist from Liverpool has opened for the likes of Ringo Starr, Sir Van Morrison, Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, Walter Trout and recently Status Quo.

After Joining Buddy Guy on stage to jam and experience the blues first hand, Buddy remarked "He’s like a young Eric Clapton" and that pretty much says it all.

Join one of the world’s greatest brass bands, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, for an evening of festive favourites in the magnificent surroundings of Selby Abbey.

Winners of the 2026 UK Blues Band of the Year and included on the prestigious “Class Of 2025 – Must See Live Acts” by Drowned In Sound, The Cinelli Brothers are a dynamic 4-piece band from London. Their sound blends Soul and Blues with a contemporary twist, influenced by legends like The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. Known for their electrifying live shows, they’ve captivated audiences across the UK, Europe, and the USA, earning a loyal fanbase and international acclaim. Their new album FRESCO, is out now!

A five-piece string band from Floyd, Virginia, playing music from the era when bluegrass, old-time, and country music still shared the same stage.

In the heart of Saltburn-by-the-Sea, where rugged cliffs meet the North Sea’s whispers, Saltburn Smugglers are rekindling a legacy.

This modern shanty group, rooted in the local community, transforms tales from the town’s smuggling heyday into vibrant, contemporary sea shanties.

Track Dogs are an international roots quartet, and one of the most eclectic and vibrant bands on the European scene. These amiable acoustic troubadours deliver a rousing good time with their adventurous fusion of Folk, Latino and Americana, and stunning 4-part harmonies.

For over 25 years now 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.

Forged from the traditional music of Scotland and Ireland—yet influenced by the Balkans, North America, and far beyond—Dallahan guide audiences through a musical world tour of their own making. Guitarist and singer Jack Badcock, banjo player Ciaran Ryan, accordionist Andrew Waite, and fiddler Benedict Morris create a dazzling live show marked by restless creativity and stunning virtuosity.

Their worldwide cult following reflects a band that has grown into its own identity while continually pushing its boundaries and their latest studio album, Speak of the Devil, captures this ongoing evolution: seasoned, adventurous, and unmistakably Dallahan.

The days of the Supergroup may be long past… but surely The Guilty Men would qualify for that description! The band is made up of five of the finest musicians from the Northwest of England. Between them, they have played over 10,000 gigs on planet Earth, recorded thousands of songs and made countless radio and TV appearances. To say they’re experienced would be an understatement!

In this special semi-acoustic performance, Barbara Dickson and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. Barbara lets the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as she performs a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.

Grammy-winning guitarist Albert Lee, one of the most respected musicians in the country-rock music scene, will be joined on stage this year by his young UK Band, Ali Petrie on Keys, Iain Petrie on Bass and Tim Hillsdon on drums.

Albert made his name touring with the likes of Eric Clapton, The Crickets, The Everly Brothers, Joe Cocker and Emmylou Harris’ Hot Band through the 70s and 80s, and is widely regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest guitarists in the world – described as “the ultimate virtuoso” by Eric Clapton and “one of my all-time guitar gods” by US country sensation Brad Paisley.

Mary's most celebrated songs — “I Drink,” “Mercy Now,” “Drag Queens in Limousines” — are confessional stories, closely observed, clear-eyed and compassionate. She sings with the

unmistakable languor of her native Louisiana, writes with the bluntness of Boston, where she was once a successful restauranteur, and rewrites with the fierce precision of Nashville, her home for many years. Her 2018 release, Rifles & Rosary Beads, co-written with wounded Iraq war veterans, received a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album, and an Americana Music Association nomination for Album of the Year. During Covid she wrote and saw published (by MacMillan) Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, part memoir, part reflection on songwriting, through the lens of her most impactful songs.

What do you get when you mesh 4-part harmonies and lush Americana-soul instrumentation together? A great evening! Think Fleetwood Mac, without the drugs and messy relationships.

The BBC raved that Nell has “a sultry, smoky-edged, bourbon-laced voice that places Bryden somewhere between Peggy Lee and Julie London to flattering effect.”

She is the undeniable matriarch of a band of incredible talent, and her voice is powerful enough to make your jaw drop. She’ll make you cry (in a good way), and her stories and stage banter will have you laughing along with her band. It’s an evening with someone at the top of her game who has built a devoted following.