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Saturday 11 May 20247:30pm Book Now

Shimmering old-timey indie folk trio from America’s Pacific northwest, on the banks of the Columbus River, with sumptuous vocal harmonies, great songwriting beautiful instrumentation.


The Hackles impressed with their debut album, but it was the follow-up, 2019’s 'A Dobritch Did As A Dobritch Should', that established them well beyond the shores of the USA. In the UK, The Daily Express called it “gorgeous Americana,” while RnR magazine said it was “magnificent.” Folk Radio UK praised the “intelligent, highly melodic song-writing.”

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Thursday 16 May 20248:00pm Book Now

Guitar supremos Gordon Giltrap and John Etheridge join forces for an unforgettable evening of top class musicianship performed by two of the UK's most respected and influential guitar players.


These innovative guitarists will be performing many of their fantastic compositions with incredible arrangements in what promises to be an electrifying show, with material from their respective careers and favourite pieces which have influenced and inspired them.


A show guaranteed to enthrall guitar aficionados, acoustic enthusiasts and music lovers in general. Don’t miss the chance to see these influential guitarists in action.


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Friday 24 May 20248:00pm Book Now

Since their formation in 1977, Nine Below Zero have developed a reputation as one of the best Blues bands, famous for their no-frills, punchy and direct approach. The band was already well-established by the time they signed to A&M Records in 1980 and were forever captured on their classic album, 1980s Live At The Marquee.

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Wednesday 29 May 20248:00pm Book Now

Dan Willson is Scotland's acclaimed singer songwriter Withered Hand. He has released three albums and a number of EPs over the last 15 years and has toured internationally, amassing a devoted following while staying close to his DIY roots in the underground music scene.


Kathryn Williams is a Mercury Music prize nominated English singer songwriter who has released 16 albums. She had collaborated with poet Dame Carol Ann Duffy, author Laura Barnett and written songs with Paul Weller, Neill Maccoll and Michele and Romeo Stodart, to name just a few. She has written a novel The Ormering Tide, hosts her own podcast Before the Light Goes Out and tutors at the Arvon and Moniack Mhor Foundations.

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Thursday 30 May 20248:00pm Book Now

Still in her teens, Nora Brown started learning music at the age of 6 and plays and sings traditional music with a focus on Southern Appalachian banjo and guitar styles.


She has played numerous venues and festivals in the US and Europe including the Newport Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Trans-Pecos Festival of Love in Marfa Texas, and Folk Holidays in the Czech Republic. She has performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk, TED Salon and WNYC’s Dolly Parton’s America Podcast.

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Saturday 6 Jul 20247:30pm Book Now

In celebration of Selby Town Council’s 50th anniversary year one of the world's premiere brass bands, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, present a special one off concert featuring familiar music from the 1970s alongside a selection of the band's favourite pieces. The event will take place in the magnificent surroundings of Selby Abbey.

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Wednesday 4 Sep 20247:30pm Book Now

Jake Vaadeland is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Saskatchewan, Canada. His traditional sound and unique style could be defined as a blend of bluegrass and 50s rockabilly, with Jake also specializing on guitar and banjo in addition to his impressive vocals. Jake strives to write and play with a focus on storytelling and messages that he hopes his audience can relate to, all packaged in foot stomping, high energy performances with The Sturgeon River Boys

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Thursday 19 Sep 20247:30pm Book Now

Guy Chambers is one of the UK’s most successful living songwriters having worked with artists and writers including Tina Turner, Kyle Minogue, Scissor Sisters, Diana Ross, Tom Jones, James Blunt, Rufus Wainwright, Mark Ronson and many more.


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Thursday 3 Oct 20247:30pm Book Now

Whirl back in time with The Korgis as they take you on a musical and audio/visual journey though the songs and bands that influenced them.


They will be putting their own unique spin on songs by The Beatles, The Beach Boys, the sublime harmony of Simon and Garfunkel, the wry humour of 10cc, the quirkiness of Buggles, the creativity of Peter Gabriel and of course, songs of peace and hope from The Korgis.

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Saturday 19 Oct 20247:30pm Book Now (Sold Out)

This intimate evening of old favourites and songs from her acclaimed new album, Jude The Unsinkable, sees Judie Tzuke perform a set of beautiful crafted songs highlighting her status

as one of the UK’s most acclaimed and respected singer/songwriters.


Judie will be joined by T.I.G.Y, comprising of Bailey Tzuke and Matt Racher who will open for Judie as well as accompany her during her set alongside her long time guitarist Chaz

Thorogood and friends.


Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest Singer/Songwriters and is known all over the world for her timeless song, 'Stay With Me Till Dawn', with many top 10 albums, including the revered classic, 'Welcome to the Cruise' and her exquisite live shows. Judie will be showing once again what an extraordinary artist she is!

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Thursday 24 Oct 20247:30pm Book Now

This magnetic bond still holds after more than 50 years of attempted escapes. Still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the dead pan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch.  John’s lyrical genius and Willy’s outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making!)

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Friday 29 Nov 20248:00pm Book Now

Eleanor McEvoy was born on Dublin’s northside. After college, she pursued a career as a session musician in Dublin, collaborating with a multitude of artists and groups including U2, Sinead O’Connor, Midge Ure and Mary Black


She got her first big break in 1992 as the composer, producer and co-performer (with Mary Black) of "A Woman's Heart”, the title track for the best-selling Irish album in Irish history. The song continuously makes appearances on screen, most recently in 2019 in the award-winning TV show “Derry Girls”.


Her song “Sophie” was described by David Smith in The Guardian as “an anthem that is touching, inspiring and consoling thousands of anorexic girls around the world” It is used internationally in treatment centres to treat patients with eating disorders.


Her sixteenth album “Gimme Some Wine” received enthusiastic acclaim on its release, featuring co-writes with legendary Irish songwriter Paul Brady and  UK-based Dave Rotheray of The Beautiful South.

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Friday 6 Dec 20248:00pm Book Now

The Bluebells enjoyed a whirlwind  career spanning the early 1980’s with a  recording output including three U.K. hit singles. “I’m Falling”, “Cath” and “Young at Heart” made with a procession of producers including Elvis Costello who became a mentor and teacher to the band. Guitarist and ex-fanzine publisher Robert Hodgens (aka Bobby Bluebell) wrote instantly memorable classics  in collaboration with the two McCluskey Brothers who completed the Bluebells’ essential troika and Kenneth McCluskey sang them in a likably unaffected voice, making every track count.