Halcyon Days at the Cutty Wren

Tue 24 NovDoors 19:15

Jez Lowe at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Jez Lowe is a much-travelled and much-admired singer and songwriter who has released twenty-plus albums of original songs over the last forty years, earning himself a loyal following along the way as well as a raft of awards and nominations. His songs have been recorded by over seventy of his peers, ranging from “old guard” acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners, Wizz Jones, Cherish The Ladies, The Tannahill Weavers, Gordon Bok, Mary Black and Bob Fox, to the newer breed of performers like The Unthanks, Megson, The Young Uns and The Duhks. He was also a principal writer on the award-winning BBC Radio Ballads series and is a regular presenter on BBC Radio Four’s “Open Country” programme. Jez continues to record and to tour world-wide, and every performance is a celebration of his witty and incisive writing coupled with great musicianship and exceptional audience engagement. Jez Lowe’s latest album “Oubliette” has received outstanding reviews from across the folk music world, and was hailed by Fatea Magazine as “destined to become a folk classic in the top echelons of Jez’s already illustrious and extensive canon.”

GigsFolkBlues

Tue 19 Jan 2027Doors 19:15

Marie Little at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

Marie Little is always a delightful guest performer, bringing new material as well as old favourites, which is why we invite her back every January! A native of Salford who now lives in the North-East of England, Marie has been around the folk scene for many years and has appeared at clubs and festivals all over the UK and Europe. A well-respected figure, her CV includes several albums as well as TV, radio and Festival appearances. Her material ranges from industrial and contemporary songs of social significance, through to music hall and country music, all of which have her unique stamp of quality. Marie has never lost her old Salford chat and earthiness. This, along with her warm personality and choice of good quality songs delivered in a relaxed manner, has made her both popular and a must for folk calendars everywhere. Country, folk or music hall, hilarious, sad or thought provoking, you never know what blend you’ll get in one of Marie’s performances.

GigsFolkBlues

Tue 23 Feb 2027Doors 19:15

Steve Tilston at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

The evening starts with a few numbers from local folk musicians before we have two sets from the wonderful Steve Tilston. Steve is a hugely talented award-winning performer and this is a great opportunity to enjoy an intimate evening of music, featuring his own critically acclaimed material, alongside unique arrangements of other favourites. Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a brilliant guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic “folk baroque” but also drawing from classical, roots and the tradition to create a style that is recognisably Tilston. “There are guitarist-singers in whom either the guitaring or the singing dominates; with Tilston they’re a beautifully-integrated whole.” Andrew Cronshaw His latest studio album Last Call possibly his final recording of original songs is out now. Steve says, “Last Call is an album I’m very proud of and in my opinion contains some of my best work.” “...great stuff...great fun, wonderful playing and top songs, what more do you want from an evening.” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 “The more you listen, the more there is to discover.” Bob Harris “A great narrator on top form.” **...

GigsFolkBlues

Tue 16 Mar 2027Doors 19:15

Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen at the Cutty Wren

Borough Park Bowling Club · Redcar

The evening starts with a few numbers from local folk musicians before we have two sets from top Canadian musicians Rachel & Darren. Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ignite the stage with a bold, fiery blend of Celtic tradition and contemporary folk energy. Their music is a thrilling fusion of driving rhythms, haunting melodies, and masterful instrumentation—at once deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. With a dynamic mix of vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, and whistles, they breathe new life into age-old tunes while crafting original songs that feel instantly timeless. Every performance is a vibrant journey through their unique sound - passionate, precise, and irresistibly alive. With over a decade of international touring and recording as core members of the award-winning Cape Breton Celtic supergroup Còig, Rachel and Darren are now forging a new path with their latest collaborative project, Home. This bold new venture has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the 2024 Music Nova Scotia Award for Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year, and earning nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the East Coast Music Awards. Rachel Davis,...

GigsFolkBlues

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