An evening with Will McNicol at Cafe No9

TodayDoors 19:00

An evening with David Ford at Cafe No9 (2nd night added)

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

David Ford: Songbook Highlights and stories from 25 years of songwriting David Ford’s Songbook tour is a stripped-back, intimate evening built around 25 years of songwriting. Part live set, part storytelling, he revisits the songs that have shaped his career, sharing the moments and influences behind them along the way. It’s a relaxed, engaging show—just Ford, the songs, and the stories—moving easily between raw, powerful performances and quieter, more reflective moments, with plenty of warmth and humour throughout. The tour accompanies the release of a special career-spanning retrospective double vinyl, bringing together some of the standout songs from his catalogue. Featuring a mix of updated recordings and remastered originals, it’s Ford’s own selection of his most important work, compiled in one place for the first time—and the live show offers a chance to hear those songs as they were meant to be experienced, up close and in the moment. Don't miss it. ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non...

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Wed 11 NovDoors 19:00

An evening with Common Ground at Cafe No9

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

Common ground are a 4 piece Americana group from Bristol. Since forming in 2024, they have gone on to become favourites of the Bristol music scene. With their heady blend of four part harmonies, intricate instrumental arrangements and catchy melodies, they are set to be capturing the imagination of audiences for many years to come. Felix Churchill-Moss (mandolin, guitars, vox), Joe Hampson (guitars, vox) Mikey Moast (guitars, vox) & Arthur Sawyer (banjo, mandocello, vox) are set to release their debut record this year. ********************************************************************************** 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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Thu 12 NovDoors 19:00

An evening with Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague at Cafe No9

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague Duo Performing songs from their new album The Shieling. Folk, Americana & Blues. Like Dylan on amphetamines. The Times ★★★★ Beat poet adventurer who strays beyond the realm of singer songwriter .MOJO ★★★★ Yearningly pretty and bittersweet. The Independent ★★★★★ Gillespie is an original’ The Guardian ★★★★ Montague can be both mesmerizingly tender and stingingly explosive - Jazzwise Montague is ruggedly innovative - The Guardian The Shieling. Following a run of intimate duo performances in California, Sarah Gillespie and Chris Montague retreated to a cottage on the shores of Loch Fyne, Scotland, to record a new stripped-back duo album. The home they recorded in is called The Shieling. Drawing on folk, Americana, blues and Beat-inspired poetry, Sarah Gillespie's songs combine sharp observation with lyrical storytelling. A published poet whose songwriting has drawn comparisons with Bob Dylan, Gillespie is known for her incisive writing, wry humour and dynamic live performances. Alongside her, renowned composer and guitarist Chris Montague's maverick musicianship on electric and acoustic guitar, pedal steel and mando...

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Fri 13 NovDoors 19:00

An evening with Dana Robinson at Cafe No9

Cafe No9 · Sheffield

DANA ROBINSON - Songwriter | Americana | Old-Time Richard Dana Robinson was born in Eugene, Oregon in 1961, and raised in the Bay Area of California. His childhood and teen years were infused with the music of the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Eric Clapton, Neil Young and the popular singer-songwriters of the 70s. Dana took up the guitar at ten years old and began writing songs emulating the sounds he was absorbing. In 1977, Dana spent his sophomore year of high school in London and was exposed to the punk scene and prog rock bands of the time, which became an undercurrent to his attitude and musical style. From 1979 to 1983 Dana hitchhiked relentlessly across the western United States, restless and looking for a place to take root. In 1984 after a summer spent busking around Europe he found a home in Northampton, Massachusetts. Dana took a job cooking at The Iron Horse, an intimate, 100-seat music club. There he witnessed performances from some of the great songwriters and musicians of the time. Artists such as Shawn Colvin, Loudon Wainwright, Bill Staines, Martin Simpson and Doc Watson provided live examples of how one person, armed with a guitar, could move an audience and make...

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Sun 22 NovDoors 11:00

Yes! You Can Sing Sessions - Week 4 - 22nd Nov - Drop In

The Rainbow Project Studios · Londonderry

Week 4 of our weekly group singing sessions. 11am - Tea / coffee and cake 11.30am - Sing! Group singing guided by Music Kin’s experienced song leaders - Anna Nolan, Maeve Leahy and Victoria Geelan - sharing diverse songs by ear in a fun and relaxed way using the natural voice approach. And there’s cake!

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Sun 22 NovDoors 13:00

THE GIFT and THE ROUND WINDOW

The Camden Club · London

THE GIFT are regarded by some as ‘the best kept secret’ in progressive and art rock. Back in the early noughties their first album ‘Awake & Dreaming’ impressed those in the know with its heady mixture of ‘70s style and contemporary soundscapes. Then there was silence...until the band reformed and released 2014’s “Land of Shadows”, an ambitious song suite packed with strong melodies and multi-layered instrumental workouts. In 2016 The Gift released their 3rd album, ‘Why The Sea Is Salt’, which Prog magazine described as a ‘masterpiece’. It fused symphonic, long form suites with tasteful shorter songs, and featured luminaries Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips as guest musicians. In 2019 The Gift released their 4th album ‘Antenna’, which was even harder hitting than before whilst still retaining their signature sound. Then the pandemic brought silence, as well as lineup changes. But it didn’t stop the songs. For the last few years The Gift has been busy creating and recording their 5th album ‘Seven Seasons’. Inspired by Shakespeare’s ode to our mortal experience, it explores the stages of life from birth until the end of days. Like the human condit...

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Sun 22 NovDoors 13:00

The Dan Collective play the music of Steely Dan

The International · Leicester

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Sun 22 NovDoors 13:30

Healthy Junkies

Dublin Castle · London

Healthy Junkies - they’ve been around a few years now but these thermonuclear powered grunge punk alterno dynamos just go from strength to strength. Always a totally committed performance that leaves your ears throbbing, your head spinning and your mind fully saturated with punk rock joy. Excellent band. Neovenator - the best band named after a dinosaur since Bolan boogied, these guys seem to be a semblance of The Who in conflagration with The Stranglers, playing Blur like songs in the style of The Subhumans. Ok nothing like that. Very good tho. Gripper Lee - post punk and Goff flavours with a powerhouse delivery. Named of course after the blind one from Peters and Lee who was also the only sightless wrestler to kick Big Daddy’s ass on World of Sport back in the day. Tony Buggerbear supplied the hot nuggets in between sets.

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