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Little Theatre, Knutsford.

18 Queen St, Knutsford, WA16 6HZ

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Thu 3 DecDoors 19:00

Tim Edey at Knutsford Little Theatre

Little Theatre · Knutsford

Not just a world class musician but an unforgettable live performer - Tim Edey is an acknowledged master of the guitar and the melodeon - sometimes combining the two. Here is an opportunity to enjoy his music and his company in a fantastic venue and to discover why he is a go to accompanist for some of the greatest names in Folk and Celtic music around the world and the winner of not just one, BUT TWO, BBC Radio Folk Awards. If that doesn't convince you - here's some more info: "A ferocious passion and a beautiful tenderness, sensitivity, respect, understanding & love perpetually shines out through the music of virtuoso musician Tim Edey.” Sharon Shannon “Tim Edey plays a host of different instruments to a standard us mere mortals can only dream of. Listen and weep”- Jim Byrne, The Living Tradition Multiple award-winning Tim Edey talents were recognised as: BBC Musician of the year BBC ALBA/Scotland Best Traditional musician 2020, BBC Radio Two Musician of the year 2012 (BBC R2 FOLK AWARDS) Tim tours the world and records with major names in Celtic/Contemporary roots music, including; The Chieftains, Christy Moore, Sharon Shannon, Ross Ainslie, Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leah...

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Sat 19 DecDoors 19:00

Virginia Kettle's Rolling Folk and Wet The Tea in Knutsford

Little Theatre · Knutsford

Following a fabulous night of folky goodness last year, once again, we offer an opportunity to see two of the finest and fastest rising groups in the folk world in the lovely Knutsford Little Theatre. Virginia Kettle is the very heart of the multi award-winning folk-rock band Merry Hell. Her songs, spirit and energies have helped drive the band ever upwards, giving a significant outlet to her creativity, providing anthems such as Bury Me Naked, which had 20,000 fans swaying in a Cropredy field, as well as irresistible dancing tunes, and slices of wry humour as seen in ‘VIOLET’, her solo tour-de-force during the band set, where she often forgoes the need for amplification and wanders freely among the audience. Her solo album ‘No Place Like Tomorrow’ was a critical and popular success, hitting the heights of No.1 in the Amazon Folk Charts within days of its release. ROLLING FOLK As a prolific writer of songs, Rolling Folk gives Virginia the chance to share a variety of songs not included in Merry Hell’s sets. It is not a replacement for the band, but an additional outlet for her creativity and energy. Offering the same level of songwriting excellence as Merry Hell, but a di...

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Sat 16 Oct 2027Doors 19:00

John Hackett Band / EBB

Little Theatre · Knutsford

The John Hackett Band The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! Following the release of acclaimed second album, Red Institution in 2025, JHB celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2026. Their tour of the UK, Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands, thrilled audiences with brand new tracks alongside ‘Classic Hackett’ material from the heyday of progressive rock. John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Please Don’t Touch and Spectral Mornings as well as his own solo pieces Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune. Described by Steve Hackett as “probably the best jazz-rock guitarist in the country”, Nick Fletcher’s reput...

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