St Lawrence's Church Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent.

Wed 28 OctDoors 19:30

John Blek

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

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Thu 29 OctDoors 19:30

While & Matthews

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

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Wed 25 NovDoors 19:30

Sarah McQuaid

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

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Tue 16 Feb 2027Doors 19:30

Amy Speace

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

Heralded by Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Billboard Magazine and NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” Amy Speace was discovered by Judy Collins, who signed her to her record label and has recorded her songs. She’s the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year. “The Blue Rock Session,” her 10th solo album, was released in December 2025 and reached #1 immediately on the Folk Radio Charts. It is a truly solo acoustic project Amy recorded in 3 hours at The Blue Rock Studio during a writer’s retreat there. Her 2024 release, “The American Dream,” became the #1 record and the title track was named #1 song in the FAI Radio Charts for its first month out. She has been featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and in a segment for “Marketplace.” Craig Havighurst of Nashville’s WMOT radio calls her “Sublime and inimitable…Speace has been one of [Nashville’s] premiere folk artists of the last decade.” Amy has played many festivals around the world, including Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Glastonbury Music Festival, legacy stages like The Grand Ole Opry and The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and is a favorite of “Mountain...

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Thu 11 Mar 2027Doors 19:30

Sean Taylor (Trio)

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

‘Superbly Tailored songs’ Daily Mirror 'Articulate, compelling ... brilliant'' – Mojo At the heart of Sean Taylor's music is a desire to turn the world into a song. His songs are of love, desire, heartbreak and social commentary. ‘Sean Taylor must be one of the best songwriters around’ (Blues Matters). He can ‘turn anything into a song’ (Classic Rock). Sean is an international touring troubadour. He has been nominated as UK blues acoustic artist of the year for the last four years running. His songs are best described as roots; influenced by blues, Americana, jazz, spoken word and folk music. As well as a prolific songwriter he is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, guitarist, pianist, and harmonica player. Sean gives everything to each of his live performances. Touring all over the world he is one of the hardest working artists around. Sean’s performances have included Glastonbury (acoustic stage), Cambridge Folk Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival (Aus), Ramblin Roots Festival (NL) Avignon Blues Festival (FR), Harvest Time Blues Festival (IRL), Blue Balls Festival (CH) and many other global events. Promoting his new album 'Make The World Bad Again', Sean will be joine...

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Wed 21 Apr 2027Doors 19:30

Sorrel Nation

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation expertly weaves a rooted Americana sound, blending folk-rock, country influences and deeply emotive songwriting. Sorrel has built a growing reputation for her distinctive voice, powerful live performances and evocative storytelling. Her music combines warmth, honesty and rich musicality, with lyrics that explore travel, solitude, connection to nature and resilience. Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Lost En Route, Sorrel has toured extensively across the UK performing at festivals including Black Deer, Wickham, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festival alongside multiple national headline tours. Her performances range from delicate acoustic intimacy to soaring full-band arrangements as showcased on her ‘rootsy’ second studio album, Creeping Thyme, released October 23rd 2026. And yes, Sorrel Nation is her real name… “there are few singer-songwriters currently gracing the UK music scene creating as much of a buzz” - Graeme Tait, Americana UK "there was a gorgeous, vibrant depth to the overall sound" - Nick Barber, Americana-UK "stylish band panache adding folk rock aura to sultry layered songs" - David...

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Wed 16 Jun 2027Doors 19:30

Belinda O'Hooley

St Lawrence's Church Biddulph · Stoke-on-Trent

Belinda O’Hooley is an award-winning singer, songwriter, pianist and composer, renowned for her distinctive voice, powerful piano playing and fearless storytelling. As one half of acclaimed folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow, she has toured internationally, earned four BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominations and co-written “Gentleman Jack”, the closing theme to Sally Wainwright’s hit BBC/HBO drama. Belinda has also appeared as DCS Liz Thornton in the BAFTA-winning series Happy Valley. Now forging a solo path, Belinda combines folk tradition, contemporary songwriting and her unique piano style to create music that is moving, witty, political and deeply human. ‘Exquisite’ * * * * * The Guardian ‘Dense, complex, beautifully performed.’ * * * * Songlines

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