An evening with Bryde at Cafe No9 (the second of two back to back shows)

Fri 30 OctDoors 19:00

An evening with Pavey Ark at Cafe No9

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

Pavey Ark are a cinematic indie-folk band from East Yorkshire Atmospheric vocals, strings and horns glide over finger-picked guitar, melodic bass and complex percussion. The result is a beautiful orchestral-folk sound that evades immediate comparison. Upon further listening, the band’s wide range of influences start to reveal themselves – from the laid back ’60s and ’70s folk of Jackson C. Frank and Love, through to Nick Drake and Radiohead. Known for their sublime live shows, Pavey Ark played SXSW Texas in 2025, the Glastonbury Acoustic Stage 2022 and closed Cambridge Folk Festival (Stage 3) in 2023. Huge achievement for an independent act. Pavey Ark’s debut album, Close Your Eyes and Think of Nothing received excellent reviews from UNCUT, Record Collector, Folk Radio and BBC Radio 6 Music airplay. It was chosen by the BBC as one of their picks for National Album Day in 2022. Their second album, More Time, More Speed, was released in November 2025. The album was mixed by LA based producer Paul Butler (The Bees, Micheal Kiwanuka, Andrew Bird, Teskey Brothers). The band also worked with composer and producer Adrian McNally (The Unthanks) who led the live string quartet stu...

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Sun 1 NovDoors 19:00

An evening with Paul Armfield at Cafe No9

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

Paul Armfield is a singer, songwriter, bookseller and lifelong lover of words and songs. Based on the Isle of Wight, he has spent much of his life moving between music and books — a combination that perhaps explains the literary quality of his own songwriting and his fascination with the great storytellers of popular music. With a strong nod to classic English and American songwriters, his songs also draw on the European chanson tradition, with Jacques Brel a particular influence. He has a rare ability to make a song feel like a short story: intimate, observant, sometimes funny and often quietly heartbreaking. Paul has released a string of critically acclaimed albums and toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, building a devoted following along the way. He is equally at home performing his own songs or reinterpreting the work of other writers, bringing the same curiosity and affection to both. His music has attracted some impressive admirers. Guy Garvey, Chris Difford amongst them, with Caitlin Moran describing his music 'As toasty and lovely as Christmas morning' and Mark Radcliffe heaping praise on his 2020 album Domestic: 'I love this so much - sensitive, melodic, hea...

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Thu 5 NovDoors 19:00

An evening with The Sam Chase Trio at Cafe No9 (the second of two back to back shows)

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

The Sam Chase Trio returns to Sheffield for two intimate nights. Hailing from San Francisco, California, the trio blends modern Americana with charming storytelling, powerful strings, and elegant harmonies, creating a captivating live experience that is both intimate and unforgettable. Join them at Cafe No.9 on November 4th and 5th for two evenings of music, stories, and songs from across the Atlantic. ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.

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Sat 7 NovDoors 19:00

An evening of Leonard Cohen songs with Ric Booth, Alastair Gordon and El Heneghan at Cafe No9

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

The second of two back to back shows. New Skin For The Old Ceremony. To mark ten years since Leonard Cohen's passing, local musicians Ric Booth, Alastair Gordon and El Heneghan have banded together to perform a tribute comprised of songs from across his career. Expect some relatively deep cuts alongside a few fan favourites, all creatively interpreted on guitar, double bass and accordion (without forgetting about the 1980s drum-machine material of course). ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.

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Haunting Trafford

The Trafford Centre · Manchester

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TodayDoors 14:00

African Head Charge: Open Air Show

The Fox and Firkin · London

African Head Charge is a pioneering dub and experimental percussion project founded in 1981 by percussionist and sonic visionary Bonjo Iyabinghi Noah. Formed in the UK but rooted in deep Jamaican and West African rhythmic traditions, the group became a cornerstone of the post-punk dub movement through its long-standing collaboration with producer Adrian Sherwood of On-U Sound. Blending Nyabinghi drumming, reggae basslines, industrial textures and avant-garde studio experimentation, African Head Charge developed a distinctive, immersive sound that bridges ritual percussion and radical studio alchemy. Their early albums, including My Life in a Hole in the Ground and Environmental Studies, helped define the outer edges of dub in the 1980s, influencing generations of producers and experimental musicians. Across four decades, African Head Charge has remained an evolving collective centred around Bonjo’s hypnotic percussion, continuing to tour internationally and release critically acclaimed recordings that fuse ancestral rhythm with forward-thinking sonic exploration.

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TodayDoors 14:00

Andy Mac – Pop, Country and 80s and 90s Classics

Joe Joe Jims · Birmingham

On Sunday 25th October we are looking forward to welcoming singer/guitarist Andy Mac to the JJJ stage. Andy is an experienced singer and guitarist with over 20 years of live performance experience, bringing together a repertoire spanning the 60s through to the present day from Sam Fender to The Killers, Culture Club to Foo Fighters, The Proclaimers to Chappell Roan and many, many more. With a particular love for modern floor-fillers, country and the music of the ’80s and ’90s, performances range from laid-back acoustic arrangements and creative medleys to upbeat, high-energy party sets. [Special Offer: if you’re a ticket holder for this weekend’s Friday or Saturday gig, you can join us for this Sunday afternoon gig free of charge (subject to capacity)!] Ticket: £6.00 (+Fees) online | £9.00 on the door (subject to capacity) Ticketing Information: Tickets are for ‘general admission’ giving you access to any available seating or standing areas. There is no assigned seating, any seating that is available can be taken on a first come first served basis. Last entry to Joe Joe Jims is at 10.30pm. Accessibility: Access to Joe Joe Jims via the front doors is on the level with...

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TodayDoors 14:00

Billy Fury Meets Elvis Presley

Cavern Club · Liverpool

A rock ' n ' roll tribute as Alan Wilcox& Ivan Brady celebrate the music of Billy Fury and Elvis Presley live in The Cavern Club's iconic Live Lounge.

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