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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 fromContinue reading “26th November 2026: Granny’s Attic”

This project began with a chance meeting at a folk session in 2018, which led to Will and Jenn’s music travelling around the world as a viral internet sensation. In their live shows they play a game of ‘musical cat and mouse’ improvising and responding to each other, weaving virtuosic performances that are unique andContinue reading “22nd October 2026: Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth”

Jon Doran and The Northern Assembly are a ground breaking new collaboration with Jon Doran ( BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award finalist 2019 ) combined with the virtuosic playing of Jordan Alkin ( Breabach ) and Heather Ferrier ( accordion )…..songs overflowing with ideas for the production of imaginative, entertaining music. See their webContinue reading “25th June 2026: Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly”

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with foot percussion, fiddle, guitar, vocals, and groove to spare. Kitted out with grooving basslines, tight harmonies, and offbeat charm, they’re just a couple of lads with a tangle of strings – yet they somehow summon the sound and swaggerContinue reading “23rd April 2026: Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell”

For this latest Pagoda Project line up, the inimitable Paul Hutchinson ( accordion) and Karen Wimhurst ( clarinet / bass clarinet ) are joined by the stellar fiddle singer Hannah Cumming.Inspired by the folk tradition of the UK this is music and song cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk. Expect ethereal to turnContinue reading “26th March 2026: Pagoda Project”

John Tams, described by MOJO as ‘one of the ultimate British songwriters’ has a career spanning five decades in every medium. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series. He is aContinue reading “26th February 2026: John Tams”