Katie Spencer

Sat 14 NovDoors 19:30

Granny's Attic

Village Hall · Hepworth

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. In October 2021, they released their latest album, The Brickfields, an instrumental collection that sees them reach new heights both as performers and composers. Described by Folk Radio as “one of the most exciting and accomplished English folk acts on the scene right now”, this outstanding trio can hold audiences in the palm of their hand. ​ "Their high-octane take on English folk has brought a whole new audience to the genre." The Irish Times ​ "High quality...

GigsFolkBlues

Fri 18 DecDoors 19:30

Jackie Oates & John Spiers

Village Hall · Hepworth

Two of the most recognised musicians on the British folk scene today, combine their considerable talents to provide a beautiful and warm evening of the highest calibre music; the perfect antidote to the materialism of the festive season. With their understated brilliance, the duo invite you into their captivating world of English carols, wassails and other historical traditions, festive songs and tunes from the British Isles and far beyond. Concerts include original music and selected covers, and a host of instruments are played - fiddle, melodeon, percussion, recorders and stomp box - creating a richly textured sound. By sharing insights into their own family traditions, the duo provide inspiration for a simpler and wholesome Christmas - one where tradition, family, ritual and celebration are the beating heart. Multi award-winning and hugely influential folk musicians Jackie Oates and John Spiers bring their breadth of experience to this finely matched duo. Jackie (two-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner and five-time nominee) is an exquisite singer, expressive fiddler and composer with a string of critically acclaimed albums and reputation as one of our most gifted interpreters of...

GigsFolkBlues

Fri 19 Feb 2027Doors 19:30

Skye Consort & Emma Bjorling

Village Hall · Hepworth

"Trans-Atlantic Chamber Folk - unheard of! Skye Consort & Emma Björling is a bunch of renowned musicians from Canada and Sweden who make marvelous music together. They're mixing trad music from Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles, French-Canada, and tunes of their own devising. They find enchanting stories and melodies, then bring them into the 21st century with worldly chamber-folk settings. "Lots of groups play those styles. None of them do it like Skye Consort." - David Noel Edwards Voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion riffing on whirling polskas, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions. Skye Consort and Emma met during a La Nef project in Montréal in October 2017. At the end of the project, just as Emma was preparing to return to Sweden, a HUGE storm in Iceland cancelled all of the flights from North America to Europe. Emma and the members of Skye consort spent the next several days listening to tunes, jamming, and joking about starting a band. By the time Emma went home, the BAND had actually been STARTED! ​ Emma Björling (lead voice, percussion & shruti box) is an award-winning Swedish singe...

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 20 Mar 2027Doors 19:30

Paul McKenna

Village Hall · Hepworth

Scotland’s Paul McKenna has long been ranked among our finest singers and songwriters, armed with a powerful yet intensely emotive voice and passionate social conscience, often expressed through his songs, a combination that’s brought frequent comparisons to the great Dick Gaughan. We saw Paul do a set at Orkney Folk Festival in May 2025 and were so impressed we decided to book him there and then. ​ Cutting his teeth as the front person for The Paul Mckenna Band, Paul travelled the world sharing his songs and his stories for over a decade, playing many of the biggest venues and releasing 5 albums. Having honed his craft, he is now touring on his own. Paul was a featured artist at the world-renowned Transatlantic Sessions in 2019. Alongside Cara Dillon, Tim O’Brien, Molly Tuttle, and the multi-talented house band, he performed a string of shows across the UK. ​ 2024 saw Paul McKenna team up with long term friends, and traditional music powerhouse, Ímar to release a brand-new song titled “Always You”. The single was an immediate hit with fans and was released in time for Paul to join Ímar on their tour of Ireland and perform the song with them on each night of the tou...

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 08:00

STONEGARDEN live at the Aristocrat, Aylesbury

The Aristocrat · Wendover

GigsTributeRock

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 12:00

SKAMANIA Festival 2027

HMV EMPIRE COVENTRY

hmv Empire & Ska UK presents. With BAD MANNERS, BUSTER SHUFFLE, THE SKAPONES, THE SKANGSTERS and AKA THE SYNDICATE

GigsSka

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 14:00

Old Turkey V

The Terrace · Dewsbury

5 amazing years of live unfiltered music from Dewsbury and surrounding areas. Year 5 will not disappoint 7 live bands

GigsAlternativeExperimental

Sat 30 Jan 2027Doors 14:30

Sorrell Nation

Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall · Canterbury

Doors 2.30pm for 3pm start Tickets Full Price £17* Under 25s £8* Door £20 *online plus 10% booking fee Sorrel Nation Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation expertly weaves a rooted Americana sound, blending folk-rock, country influences and deeply emotive songwriting. Sorrel has built a growing reputation for her distinctive voice, powerful live performances and evocative storytelling. Her music combines warmth, honesty and rich musicality, with lyrics that explore travel, solitude, connection to nature and resilience. Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Lost En Route, Sorrel has toured extensively across the UK performing at festivals including Black Deer, Wickham, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festival alongside multiple national headline tours. Her performances range from delicate acoustic intimacy to soaring full-band arrangements as showcased on her ‘rootsy’ second studio album, Creeping Thyme, released October 23rd 2026. And yes, Sorrel Nation is her real name… “there are few singer-songwriters currently gracing the UK music scene creating as much of a buzz” - Graeme Tait, Americana UK "there was a gorgeous, vibrant depth to the...

GigsFolkBlues