Cumberland Arms (Byker), Newcastle upon Tyne.

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Fri 20 NovDoors 19:30

Driven Serious - Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Cumberland Arms (Byker) · Newcastle upon Tyne

DRIVEN SERIOUS Based in the North-East around Newcastle and Durham, Driven Serious is undoubtedly one of the most engaging, energetic, original live folk-rock bands in the UK today. They have released two acclaimed albums, and EP. All available on all streaming platforms. Stunning videos are there to see on youtube. Driven Serious new album: “Look On These Works is an incredibly engaging listen, whether it’s the monumental sounding strings that carry us through this adventure, or the war-like drums at the start of the title track, it’s an impressive experience.” – Narc Driven Serious performance: ” I suppose you could file Driven Serious under the banner of folk-rock; but they are so much more than that. They have a vibrancy that you can virtually see thrumming off them when they play, passionate and with the hand-brake well and truly off, and with a vibe that has had people likening them to The Levellers to The Pogues to The Smiths to The Wonderstuff” – The Crack

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Wed 25 NovDoors 19:30

Shane Pendergast and Lucy Farrell

Cumberland Arms (Byker) · Newcastle upon Tyne

Rooted in the rich traditions of English and Maritime folk music, Lucy Farrell and Shane Pendergast bring together two distinct yet complementary voices in contemporary folk. Lucy Farrell, a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, is celebrated for her poetic songwriting, unconventional melodies, and the crystalline clarity of her voice. Known for her work with The Furrow Collective, Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band, and a host of other acclaimed collaborations, Farrell has carved out a singular place in English folk with her elegant, understated tenor guitar and viola arrangements. Her solo work reveals a deep lyricism and a rare ability to make the strange feel familiar, and the familiar feel extraordinary. Shane Pendergast, hailing from Prince Edward Island, Canada, carries forward a long lineage of Maritime storytellers and songkeepers. A troubadour of the East Coast, his plainspoken yet profound songwriting has earned him recognition at folk festivals worldwide, as well as Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the Music PEI Awards for Second Wind (2021). His 2025 release Winter Grace offers a deeply personal reflection on the joys and hardships of life in the Maritimes.

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From £22including booking fee

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