AUGUST 2026

VIVA MORRISSEY

Saturday 1st August / 8pm / £17

Highley regarded 6 piece band celebrating the music of Morrissey and The Smiths.

Greystones regulars Viva Morrissey are recognised for their accuracy and authenticity in recreating Morrissey’s amazing live performances. 

Whether you’re a long time fan or new to his music this is your chance to experience Morrisseys music in a live setting performed by a band that have a deep appreciation of the artist’s legacy.

MIKE SANCHEZ and THE PORTIONS

Sunday 2nd August / 8pm / £21

One of the most dynamic and charismatic performers in rock n roll, rhythm and blues and rockabilly, renowned for his high energy boogie woogie piano style and electrifying stage presence.  Co. founder of Big Town Playboys, an amazing band that specialised in authentic post war r n b, and a former member of Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings.

He’s collaborated with many artists including Imelda May and Albert Lee and continues to tour throughout Europe.

Following on from last years hugely successful tour promoting his album Hey Now! Mike returns with his band The Portions feat. Al Gare, Andy Sylvester and Mark Morgan.

ANDY P. DAVISON & THE SOUL PREACHIN’ Co.

Saturday 8th August / 8pm / £8

WagonWheel Presents… walks the line to The Greystones where Andy P. Davison & The Soul Preachin’ Co. will sing the songs of the legendary Johnny Cash.

Following last year’s sold out nod to Bob Dylan, this time the work of The Man In Black takes centre stage. Expect two sets featuring some special guest vocalists and another all star band. Taking a cue from the hit biopic, starting with tracks from the Sun Studio era up until the American Recordings, join us for a journey through the work of one of the true greats. You’ll Cry! Cry! Cry! if you miss it.

Doors open 7.45pm. Entry on the night will be £10.

SONGS FROM THE BACK OF A RUSTY UTE

Thursday 20th August / 7.45pm / £18

Alan Fletcher has worked as an actor and musician for more than 45 years in Australia and the United Kingdom. As an actor, Alan is a household name because of his portrayal of Dr Karl Kennedy for 30 years on the iconic Australian drama Neighbours.

As a musician, Alan has performed as a front man for rock band Waiting Room that played a weekly residency in Melbourne for twelve years and toured the UK ten times over eight years.
In 2020 Alan moved away from Rock and commenced a solo career in Americana/ Alt-Country and Folk. Collaborating with producers Lachlan Bryan and Damian Cafarella Alan’s releases include the EP ‘Dispatches’ in 2023, an album ‘The Point’ in 2024 and his latest album ‘Back to School’ in February 2026.
Alan also released a Country Music duet entitled TELL ‘EM with his partner of 35 years and fellow band mate Jennifer Hansen
In Summer 2024 Alan toured the UK with a full band, playing 20 sell-out dates in venues the length and breadth of the country, including a performance at the prestigious Kendal Calling Festival in Lowther. In 2025 Alan’s band played 34 dates throughout the UK and Ireland playing to thousands of enthusiastic supporters and Americana music fans.

ANDREA VON KAMPEN

Friday 21st August / 8pm / £17.50

Andrea von Kampen is a Nebraska-based singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate storytelling, poetic lyricism, and warm acoustic arrangements. With over 60 million Spotify streams, releases on Fantasy Records and performances at major festivals including Newport Folk Festival, she has built a devoted global following. Her 2024 album Sister Moon explores humanity’s relationship to nature and the earth, while her latest protest EP channels urgency, hope and solidarity. Known for live shows rich with storytelling, humor, and heartfelt connection, Andrea von Kampen delivers a concert experience that feels both deeply personal and joyfully engaging.

DEAN FRIEDMAN

Saturday 22nd August / 8pm / £32

Don’t miss this rare performance by this legendary singer-songwriter. Hear hits like Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia and McDonald’s Girl… live!
Hailed by critics and fans alike as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary, pop-icon status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, McDonald’s Girl and more.
Friedman returns to the stage armed with a stunning collection of his insightful and compelling, true-to-life ‘story songs’ – songs of pathos and humor that deal with family, friends, neighbors, work and the seemingly trivial, yet ultimately essential stuff of everyday life.
“Soundtrack of our lives!” – NYTimes; “Songsmith extraordinaire!” – MusicWeek; “Dean Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant” – ThreeWeeks; “Stunning Musicianship!” – Hot Press; “One of the true greats of American music!” – Liverpool Sound and Vision
A consummate entertainer, Friedman will be performing solo, on guitar and keyboard, featuring songs from throughout his four-decade career, including familiar, radio hits and fan favorites, drawn from his eight studio albums. Invite family and friends and join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant and hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Monday 24th August / 7.30pm / FREE

Anyone can join in, all abilities welcome. Contact Mark at m@rkwilliamson.co.uk or just come along on the night. 

P.A. and mics provided, so just bring yourselves, your instruments and your friends to enjoy the proceedings.

NEWBERRY and VERCH

Wednesday 26th August / 8pm / £16

Performing original songs and timeless classics, stories that warm the heart and give audiences the chance to see and understand where the roots of their music comes from.

An unforgettable live show with lively fiddle and banjo numbers combining with traditional dance steps to illustrate happy times when people made their own fun, these two masters reminding us of why this music existed in the first place.

Newberry and Verch have toured across North America, Europe and the UK including Nova Scotia’s signature Celtic Colours International Festival, The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in New York state, and Celtic Connections in Scotland and it’s great to have them returning to Greystones.

STRAIGHTEN OUT

Saturday 29th August / 8pm / £15

The world’s number 1 Stranglers tribute.

Straighten Out, an exciting, powerful, nostalgia trip that will take you back to those raw, exhilarating times when The Stranglers emerged from the quagmire of mediocrity to produce some the finest music ever written. With an extensive set list that spans up to 2 solid hours they produce the early years sound with Hammond organ, mini moog synth, growling bass, guitar riffs and the double vocal “attack” from the two frontmen a la Burnell and Cornwell as they rip through the Stranglers classics.