Martha Tilston

Fri 4 DecDoors 19:30

Jackie Oates & John Spiers

Memorial Hall · Reeth

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 4 DecDoors 19:30

Jackie Oates & John Spiers

Memorial Hall · Reeth

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

Sat 5 DecDoors 19:30

John Tams

Memorial Hall · Reeth

John Tams, described by Mojo as ‘one of the ultimate British songwriters’, has had 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 a seven times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including an award for Best Duo, with long-time collaborator and friend, the late Barry Coope. He is the Songmaker for Warhorse, a member of the original creative team and has toured the world with the production.

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 5 DecDoors 19:30

John Tams

Memorial Hall · Reeth

John Tams, described by Mojo as ‘one of the ultimate British songwriters’, has had 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 a seven times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including an award for Best Duo, with long-time collaborator and friend, the late Barry Coope. He is the Songmaker for Warhorse, a member of the original creative team and has toured the world with the production.

GigsFolkBlues

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 12:30

The Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae Thames cruise

The Golden Jubilee (Boat) · London

The return of The Valentine Ska, Rocksteady & Reggae Thames cruise! The original and finest ska, rocksteady & reggae cruise on the river brought to you by The London Int'l Ska Festival (promoting ska since 1988!). Host DJs Sean Flowerdew (LISF/Pama Int'l) and Nanker P (Time Tunnel) will be spinning classic tunes from the likes of Prince Buster, Desmond Dekker, The Skatalites, John Holt, Marcia Griffiths, Bob Marley, The Pioneers, Ken Boothe, Stranger Cole, Dawn Penn, Susan Cadogan, Horace Andy, Lee Perry, Trojan Records, Studio One, Blue Beat, Pama, The Soulettes, The Gaylads, The Heptones, The Paragons and many many more! Sailing on the wonderful Golden Jubilee. Boards/disembarks at Temple Pier, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN at 12.30pm. Nearest tube is Temple.

Gigs

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 13:00

The Motley Crew Sea Shantymen

Lavenham Village Hall · Suffolk

GigsTribute

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 16:00

Music in the afternoon

St Mary and St Giles Church · Stony Stratford

Danesborough Chorus present a concert with a difference. We will be singing a late afternoon concert lasting about an hour of mainly English music with piano accompaniment and short solo works. The venue will be St Mary and St Giles in Stony Stratford with tickets just £10. (Students £5). Hot drinks and bsicuits available from 4pm. Donations welcome.

Gigs

Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 17:00

Do Nothing [Matinee]

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath · Birmingham

English post-punk band Do Nothing return with their first new material in three years.

GigsAlternativeIndie