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NOTE This the Third Thursday of the month (someone put Christmas in near our normal day) Vicki Swan & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. Be entranced byContinue reading “17th December 2026: Christmas Night with Vicky Swan & Johnny Dyer”

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”

Sam writes and arranges most of his material with his main musical collaborator, Jamie Francis. After meeting at university in Brighton in 2010 and discovering a common interest in roots music, Sam and Jamie began playing together in a folk band, with Jamie (a guitar player first and foremost) deciding to learn to play theContinue reading “24th September 2026: Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis”

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”