ARIELLE

Friday 6th September / 8pm / £15

Arielle is a 21st century classic rock artist, who was currently endorsed by Queen guitarist Brian May.
Born in the US, but a self-proclaimed wanderer, Arielle began studying music at the age of 5. A child prodigy, she attained a degree from Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, and continued her education at London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.

Discovered in 2010 by Extreme’s guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, she signed with an American indie record label called ‘Open E’. In the years that followed, she made a name for herself touring throughout North America and the UK, opening, and playing with Heart, Joan Jett, Graham Nash, Country Joe McDonald, Joe Bonamassa, Guns N’ Roses, members of Deep Purple, Billy Ray Cyrus, Eric Johnson, Gregg Allman, Keith Urban and Cee Lo Green, which included a main stage slot at Coachella.
At the age of 18, good fortune ensued when Arielle was handpicked by guitarist Brian May for a key role in the London-based musical “We Will Rock You” – a production based on the songs of his band Queen. From the cover of Guitar Player Magazine, to being recognized by country superstar Vince Gill as one of the ‘Top 5 Best New Guitarists,’ to being cast as a guitar player on the hit TV show Nashville, to ascending to No. 3 on the CMT Pure chart with the song “California,” as well as being featured on vocals and guitar on the new Joe Bonamassa documentary “Guitar Man” with the credit track. She has released 9 albums/EP’s, one of which placed in 11 chart genres in 2017 independently, including #3 in the Heatseekers Chart.

Her pride and joy is the “Two-Tone,” an extraordinary one-of-a-kind guitar she painstakingly designed, and hand-built, with her friend Patrick Yates. Brian May Guitars released a signature model-based on Two-Tone and the Brian May Red Special called ‘The BMG Arielle’ in March 2021.

VIVA MORRISEY

Saturday 7th September / 8pm / £15

Formed in 2007 and based in Manchester, Morrissey’s birthplace and home of The Smiths, the six piece Viva Morrissey are highly regarded for their accuracy and authenticity of their presentation which focuses on present day Morrissey Live shows and is markedly different to tributes to The Smiths.

To celebrate the 20thAnniversary of the release of Morrissey’s seminal album You Are The Quarry, Viva Morrissey will be performing the full album in it’s original running order followed by a selection of the best known and most loved songs of The Smiths and Morrissey.

HOPE and SOCIAL

Wednesday 11th September / 8pm / £18

A proper old fashioned, life changing gig from Yorkshire Heroes, our friends the genre spanning, very special Hope and Social band. It’s been quite a while since they’ve played the fabulous Greystones, 3 years to be exact, and by ‘eck are we excited to have them back. When we say they’re a very special band we mean it, their shows are so very very special and as someone once said it doesn’t really matter if you like their music you’ll just leave happier than when you arrived. They’ll make us laugh, possibly cry, sing and dance and they’ll definitely warm our hearts during these dark times. Hope and Social, keeping us sane in a world gone mental. 

OUR MAN IN THE FIELD

Friday 13th September / 8pm / £14

Think of Our Man In The Field – AKA Alexander Ellis – as an independent correspondent, with his works dispatches from his travels. So classically crafted are Ellis’ songs that you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve heard Our Man In The Field somewhere before. He and his brilliant band of pedal steel, guitar, banjo, keys, upright bass and drums (with fine harmony backing vocals) take inspiration from the alt-Americana and Caledonian soul stylings of Van Morrison, Neil Young, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ryan Adams and Wilco. His own sound is undefinable yet familiar- its introspective, intimate and deeply soulful style stands comfortably alongside modern day artists Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice, Foy Vance and Joe Purdy.

Our Man In The Field ‘Thin (I Used To Be Bullet Proof)’, Americana UK Awards Nominee Song Of The Year 2021

AYNSLEY LISTER

Saturday 14th September / 8pm / £18

Multi award winner, one of the most exciting guitarists on the International music scene, considered by many to be one of the best in the world. His unique brand of blues based rock delivers  contemporary song writing fueled with the heart and soul that’s often lacking in modern music.  Aynsley has been mesmerising audiences with his incredibly powerful, intense live shows for over 2 decades and with over 100,000 albums sold, lashings of critical acclaim and years of high profile touring he’s firmly secured his position as a leading light in the resurgence of British, blues infused music.
“Superb” The Times
“His playing is a fire hazard” Mojo

CHARLIE PARR

Monday 16th September / 8pm / £18

Well loved, seasoned. One of the most critically acclaimed, cult, singer/songwriters of his generation. 

Self taught from the age of 8 in a Minnesota household that prized American folk music, he’s as close as you can get to Robert Johnson, Charlie Patton, Leadbelly or any other of the acoustic blues/folk masters. A tireless innovator his resilience, passion and dedication to the blues/folk traditions of an earlier era has made him one of the most remarkable figures in the music world.

His live shows have been described as authentic, mellow, soulful and raucous his music and style bearing the influence of hours spent listening to country blues/folk and Smithsonian/Folkways field recordings. 

MARK STANWAY, KINGDOM OF MADNESS

Thursday 19th September / 8pm / £19

A night of Magnum nostalgia.
Members of Magnum’s classic era line ups plus other top drawer rock alumni unite to perform Classic Magnum from the celebrated 1978-1994 period. One of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock Magnum achieved high album and singles chart positions in the UK and Europe gaining a reputation as one of the UK’s most captivating bands both musically and visually. The show features Mark Stanway (keyboards), Micky Barker (drums), Richard Bailey (keyboards/flute) and Mo Birch (vocals/percussion), all of whom have performed with Magnum, together with bassist Brian Badhams (Bernie Marsden, Climax Blues Band), vocalist Chris Dando and guitarist Alan Bell.

“Pure and simple this was a triumph for all concerned. This was no pale imitation of an inimitable band, it was a worthy tribute to a great songwriter, delivered in style. This incredible group of musicians showed their respect for the legacy of Magnum. The beauty was in the verve and euphoria of an unfettered performance that delighted those in the crowd as much as it did those on stage” Andy Rawll, Metal Talk
“A night of Magnum nostalgia-and even more than a Magnum gig-an evocative celebration of the band’s heritage and Tony Clarkin’s stellar song writing” David Randall, Get Ready To Rock 

HAYLEY McKAY

Thursday 26th September / 8pm / £15

Multi-award winner including Entertainer of the Year at the Hot Country TV Awards 2022, International Singer-Songwriter Association Single of The Year 2022 and Artist of The Year NE Magazine 2021 to name just a few. Hayley displays an incredible vocal range with a distinctive all round style which can effortlessly leap from earthy and soulful raw emotion to soaring and ethereal angelic tones drawing comparisons to Eva Cassidy, Joni Mitchel, LeAnn Rimes and Kate Bush. An accomplished and insightful songwriter who effortlessly captures deep emotional sentiment with moving sincerity. Hayley has played most of the major festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude, Cornbury, Lindisfarne, Willowman, The Sage Americana Festival and Hardwick Live as well as supporting Tom Jones, Albert Lee, Scouting For Girls, Martha Reeves and Hazel O’Connor.

ROVING CROWS

Friday 27th September / 8pm / £15

Multi award winning Roving Crows have cultivated a unique sound that pushes the boundaries of Celtic folk/rock. Festival favourites and a must see live band they tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe never failing to deliver a good time with their vibrant, exciting shows played with passion, energy and soul; a mix of fiery, stunning, Celtic inspired fiddle playing and conscious, intelligent lyrics backed by thumping rhythms and driving innovative bass. 

“Eminently likeable, a richly varied sound that is exciting, exhilarating and cleverly challenging” RnR
“Grabs you by the collar and gives you thorough shaking. A tasty night out” Froots
“A band you should not miss, folk rock with a conscience impeccably performed. What’s not to like?” Fatea
“Innovative, vivacious, pulsating Celtic folk rock in top gear. It’s bloody marvellous” FolkWords
“They’re at the top of the tree” Louder Than War
“Their sound is one of passion… an agent of stunning urgency” Liverpool sound and Vision

QUO CONNECTION

Saturday 28th September / 8pm / £16

They’re back! Following our packed show in 2023, we are delighted to welcome Quo Connection – formerly John Coghlan’s Quo – to The Greystones in 2024!

In answer to overwhelming support, former members of John Coghlan’s Quo Mick Hughes, Rick Chase, Pete Mace and Russ Chadd have reformed under the name of QUO CONNECTION in order to begin the next chapter carrying on the legacy of Status Quo and John Coghlan. JCQ had been in existence for twenty-five years in various forms, and their final gig with John Coghlan on the 24th of September 2022 was quite aptly played at Butlin’s in Minehead where the Quo story first began. The band wish John all the very best with his new projects which are mentioned on his website and Facebook page and the band continues with his blessing and support.
Playing many of Quo’s hits plus some incredible album tracks, Quo Connection are eager to bring their high-octane show to The Backroom at The Greystones, Sheffield.

“Close to the real thing. A must see!” John Coghlan (Original Status Quo drummer)
“The band that really know their Quo, and continue to wave the mighty Q flag!” Bob Young (The fifth Status Quo member)
“Quo Connection are the best there is!” Alan G Parker (Director of ‘Hello Quo’)
“The best Quo tribute out there!” Jackie Lynton (John Coghlan’s Diesel)