Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter

Thu 26 NovDoors 19:00

Hooliemen

The Castle · Bradford

4 very seasoned accomplished musicians who have played together for decades have now formally come together as the Hooliemen. Musicians of the highest calibre with a life time of performing experience. Chris Dyson – fiddle/voc - from Roisin Ban & Gaelforce , ex Mike Harding Band, Leeds CCE Richard Moss - gtr/voc - ex Mike Harding Band, Drop the Floor. Paddy Heffron - button accordion/voc/sean nos dance - Roisin Ban, Leeds CCE Brian Aylward – flute/Irish pipes/ whistle/ voc - Leeds CCE, Damhsa, Ceilihouse An up tempo Irish trad , great tunes & beautiful versions of songs you will be familiar with . Jigs n reels, Irish ballads, harmony & accapela vocals & sean nos dance The band existed for a decade playing for the set dancing nights – the Hoolie – at Whitby Folk Week, now formally a band not to miss. comment from Peter Devine - south Leeds ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT would recommend to anyone Had them for my fathers wake/funeral Made a brilliant send off and upwards of 20 people asked for their information and all the people who attended were amazed and happy at the best wake they had ever been to such a fitting send off for my dad Great communication Brilliant professionalism Very...

GigsFolkBlues

Thu 10 DecDoors 19:00

Bryony Griffith and Alice Jones

The Castle · Bradford

Hailing from West Yorkshire, Bryony & Alice are long-time purveyors of English folk music, united by a fascination with local folk song and tune collections. As an accomplished and powerful new duo, they took the folk scene by storm with their signature sound of fiddle, harmonium, tenor guitar, body percussion, beautifully matched vocals, and intricate harmonies in their trademark regional accents. Combining their respect and understanding of tradition with their own contemporary style of performance, they present a unique repertoire of harmony, heritage, and Northern banter. Following the triumphant acclaim of their 2022 debut album "A Year Too Late and a “Month Too Soon", which earnt the pair 5-star reviews and global airplay, Bryony and Alice followed up with the hugely successful “Wesselbobs”, a sensational album of winter songs and tunes produced by Joe Rusby. Featuring uniquely local versions of more classic seasonal songs, they have unearthed a treasure trove of traditional gems, intuitively arranged to cast a spotlight on the rich traditions, tales, and winter rituals of Yorkshire. The album's title "Wesselbobs" refers to a local pastime whereby decorated, evergreen b...

GigsFolkBlues

Thu 14 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Gren Bartley at The Topic

The Castle · Bradford

2024 saw the long awaited new album from Gren Bartley. Two years in the making, “Unfold” expands further and deeper into the cinematic folk genre. Somewhere between R.E.M.s Automatic for the People and Nick Drake’s Five Leaves Left, Bartley has found something entirely of it’s own mind. His 2015 album ‘Magnificent Creatures’ (***** R2 magazine) was given outstanding reviews. With production by Birmingham based Gavin Monaghan (Robert Plant, Ryan Adams, Nizlopi, Ocean Colour Scene etc…), the record built on the “constantly outstanding” (fRoots) quality of his previous two records. The album took Gren and his music around the world performing at festivals and venues. In 2019 Gren turned to a more stripped back sound of solo performance and wrote and arranged a new album of tunes and songs exploring his love of world music and bottleneck slide guitar. Gren released the new album “Quiet” (***** Northern Sky magazine) to excellent reviews. Gren Bartley is part of the future of melodic songwriting. Forever evolving and adapting, and with unmatched guitar work, he is a modern day troubadour, using his influences from older folk and world music traditions, to create tr...

GigsFolkBlues

Thu 28 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Hebric at The Topic

The Castle · Bradford

Hebric are a long established West Yorkshire based folk band, stalwarts of the Yorkshire and Lancashire 1970’s folk scene. In 2018, after a 43 year break, the original line-up of Hebric re-emerged and have played folk clubs, radio programmes, sessions and private functions ever since. Hebric first played at The Topic Folk Club in May 1974. They’re really looking forward to their gig at the Topic on 28th January 2027 and it’s the original line up !! John Bromley, Phil Bond, Malcolm Stocks and Dave Calvert are still having a ball singing and playing at all sorts of venues with far too many instruments! The repertoire contains new songs and tunes, but old favourites still feature in the sets because they still love singing and playing them. The banter is as fresh and cheeky as ever. There’ll also be CD’s and albums for sale. Come on down, it’ll be a great night.

GigsFolkBlues

Thu 22 Apr 2027Doors 19:30

June McDoom

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

GigsFolkSinger Songwriter

Fri 23 Apr 2027Doors 19:00

The Specials LTD Gangsters

Brudenell Social Club · Leeds

The Specials Ltd. 'Gangsters' Tour 2027

Gigs

Sat 24 Apr 2027Doors 19:30

The Jam'd live at Leeds Irish Centre +Mutant Movement afterparty

Leeds Irish Centre

Since January 2023, The Jam'd have packed out The Hairy Dog, Derby each year, this year we bring you their full set covering The Jam's back catalogue.

GigsCovers Band/Tribute Act

Sun 2 May 2027Doors 18:00

Hear'Say / Liberty X - Popstars: The Originals

First Direct Bank Arena · Leeds

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