THE POOZIES

Wednesday 4th November / 8pm / £22

Instrumental! Vocal! Sensational! One of Scotland’s most distinctive and best loved folk bands, The Poozies have been mistresses of cosmic shape shifting for a miraculous 35 years. Pioneers from the beginning, with a healthy dose of sass and irreverence they paved the way for sparkly women folkies in a beardy mans world. The band continue to be anchored by the glorious bass of founding member Mary Macmaster’s electro harp, while the irrepressible riotousness of Eilidh Shaw and Sarah McFadyen’s twin fiddles burst off to happily explore other musical dimensions. Ever evolving the band brought in the shimmeringly joyful guitar powerhouse Michael Bryan in 2023 and then the rhythm maestro Donald Hay on drums/percussion. This year sees them further embrace their unique brand of Trad-punk with defiantly idiosyncratic new music, a blissful mix of songs that make you sing and tunes that make you dance, all bursting with energy, seduction and rascality.
“Alive with dynamic gear changes, tempos, moods and winsome catchiness often hypnotic in it’s lure” Sue Wilson, Celtic Connections
“A mischievous mix of musical mayhem, spellbinding showcase instrumentals…unencumbered by conventional folk idioms” Jon Bennett Folking.com
“…high tempo, festival headlining stuff” The Scotsman
“Poozie fans old and new are in for a rare treat…” folkradio.co.uk
“Strong and seductive…full of invention…” Songlines

ROVING CROWS

Friday 6th November / 8pm / £15

Unmissable Celtic Rock Powerhouse.

Multi award winners including Band of The Year (Fatea), International Artist Of The Year (Australian Celtic Music Awards), Best Live Act (Spiral Earth), Top Celtic Rock band ( IMA Awards), Irish folk rockers Roving Crows deliver the goods with unbounded amounts of riotous energy and banter. 

An awe inspiring force on stage the Crows are unstoppable, infectious and passionate, they seamlessly marry provocative lyrics, humour, traditional Irish music and rock to take the listener on a ride they won’t want to get off. They make one hell of a noise for four people!

A MUST SEE live act they’ve wowed crowds at festivals and venues throughout the UK, Australia, France and the Netherlands. 

BARBARA

Saturday 7th November / 8pm / £20

“Barbara are one of the best groups about. Live they’re great, and their songs too. Clever and melodic. The Babs are fab!” Paul Weller
“Barbara are wonderful. I love their songs and their humour. We need more Barbara in our lives!” Chris Difford (Squeeze)
Charming chamber pop from Brighton group Barbara.
Inspired by 1970s greats – the Kinks, ABBA, ELO – Barbara make classic, irresistible pop music with a literary approach.
Barbara have previously toured with Paul Weller, The Divine Comedy, Haircut One Hundred, Kid Creole & the Coconuts and Dean Friedman.
There’s something for everyone in Barbara’s sound: 70s US AM radio, a dash of English music hall, the effortless catchiness of a Broadway musical, a sprinkling of sequinned power pop, luscious Disney strings and glorious golden harmonies.
And please… don’t forget to dance!
“They are so up my street … really tight songwriting, very poptastic!” Neil Hannon on Barbara
“Barbara are an insanely talented band with an innate sense of melody and arrangement … The ambitious scope and toe tapping immediacy of their sound belies their tender years.” Phill Jupitus

GREEN

Sunday 8th November / 8pm / £8

Celebrating the music of Peter Green and the blues years of Fleetwood Mac.
Sheffield based Green playing all the tracks you know and love plus some deep cuts from that era plus tracks from his time with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, his solo work and his resurgence with The Splinter Group.

HANNAH JAMES & TOBY KUHN

Monday 9th November / 8pm / £18

In a journey through sound, texture, emotion and rhythm, Hannah and Toby navigate the paths of growth, discovery, darkness and light, exploring the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways. Effortlessly blending the pair play and dance through a series of thoughtful tunes, soulful songs and joyful set pieces in which Hannah’s vocal mastery is underpinned by Toby’s unorthodox delivery weaving intricate waves of harmony and melody together to the beat and swish of percussive dance. Ever curious, always exploring the connection to the worlds around them, the duo offer an entirely novel, delicate, grounded and powerful performance.

BASKERY

Wednesday 11th November / 8pm / £20

Sunnva, Gretta and Stella Bondesson, 3 Swedish sisters whose combined talents coalesce to produce the divine sound of Baskery, a combination of classic roots music and Americana with a twist of rule breaking banjo punk. 

As well as headlining hundreds of their own shows they’ve toured throughout Europe with Robbie Williams, toured the USA with Gary Clark Jr and Brandi Carlile and played major festivals throughout the world including Bonnaroo, Colours Of Ostrava, Utopia Fest, Newport Folk Festival, Aroyo Secco, and Bottlerock.

JILL ANDREWS

Thursday 12th November / 8pm / £18

Nashville veteran, singer, dynamic songwriter, producer. 

From her time in alt country/folk band The Everybodyfields, to her critically acclaimed solo career, to her latest collaboration, Hush Kids, which she co founded with Nashville songwriter and producer Peter Groenwald, Jill Andrews has delivered irresistibly melodic, bold, infectious, genre bending music for nearly 2 decades, music that’s served as a backdrop to some of America’s most beloved tv series including Gray’s Anatomy, This Is Us, Nashville and Wynnona Earp for which she composed the theme.

Jill has toured with Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers and The Secret Sisters and released 7 albums/EP’s. 

One of just 5 UK shows.

AN DANNSA DUB

Friday 13th November / 8pm / £16

Formed in 2020 An Dannsa Dub (The Dub Dance in Gaelic) is the brainchild of dub vocalist and producer Tom Spirals and Scottish traditional musician Euan McGloghlin. 

The band is a unique mix of experienced traditional folk musicians and dub reggae specialists, using acoustic and digital instruments. The result is an explosive heavyweight blend of what the band call Future Dub From Ancient Scotland. 

Summer of 2022 was the first opportunity to tour with the project and it’s fair to say they made the most of it with a beautiful whirlwind tour of UK festivals culminating in a last minute offer to play Boomtown Fair to an expectant crowd of 10,000 revellers.

Fusing the mystical energy and instruments of traditional Scottish Music and Gaelic song with the heavy, meditative, driving bass lines of dub music it’s pure energy and musicianship with a truly original sound. Having proved it’s effectiveness in the dance on an international level in events like Dub Camp, Goa Sunsplash and HIM Dub as well as many soundsystem shows and club nights this is one not to be missed.

THE MILK MEN

Sunday 14th November / 8pm / £18

“The finest rocking r n b band in the UK” Blues in Britain
“The band you’ve been looking for…truly outstanding” RawRamp Magazine
A band made up of the cream of British RnB talent and pedigree with former Pirate Mike Roberts on drums, Lloyd Green (son of guitar legend Mick Green) on bass guitar, raw throated blues singer Jamie Smy on vocals and, on guitar, Adam Norsworthy,  known for his work with blues scene mainstays The Mustangs. 
Nominated for 11 UK Blues Awards and British Blues Challenge finalists, The Milk Men have earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic and enjoyable live bands on the circuit their live shows being renowned for their high energy and joyous sense of fun. They’ve released six highly acclaimed studio albums and one live album. Their Holy Cow album saw the band cement it’s reputation as one of the UK’s premier keepers of the British blues/rock flame when the first single from the album, One Man Band, went straight to number one in the iTunes blues chart and then the album itself went on to top the Amazon and iTunes charts. One of the most in demand bands on the circuit they’ve headlined many of the major British rock/blues festivals including The Great British Rock and Blues, Colne and Carlisle to name just 3.
“Undoubtedly one of the most fun and entertaining bands on the circuit” Jace Media

CELTIC SOCIAL CLUB

Monday 16th November / 8pm / £22

An exciting, high energy Franco-Irish band playing a timeless, electrifying blend of Celtic, rock and folk.

Formed in 2014 for a one off concert at the Vieilles Charrues Festival the project quickly turned into a permanent band and began touring internationally performing at many major festivals and venues throughout the world including an emblematic show in Central Park, New York.

Regularly played on Radio 2 they’ve appeared in a full page interview in the culture section of The Times newspaper – a rare event for a French group- and appeared on the front cover of Rolling Stone.

Constantly pushing musical boundaries expect a dynamic set list of fan favourites and raw, pub anthems through to Pink Floyd inspired guitar solos, redefining what Celtic inspired music can be.

RYAN YOUNG & LOUIS CAMPBELL

Wednesday 18th November / 8pm / £19

Ryan brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music, receiving international praise for his spell binding interpretations on the fiddle bringing new life to old, often forgotten tunes, playing them in his own unique way. His playing has been described as poetry without words, brimming with fresh melodic ideas, uplifting rhythmic drive and great depth of dynamics and precision taking the listener on an emotional and adventurous journey. 
“A force of nature” 5* The Scotsman
“…a concert that was as soulful as it was electrifying” The Strad
“…a remarkable musician” RnR
“Every once in a while a flashing musical comet appears and sweeps everything in it’s path. This is the case with this young Scottish violinist…” Festival No Border, France
For tonight’s very special show Ryan will be joined by one of the brightest stars on the folk scene, the massively talented guitarist Louis Campbell who performs across the country playing with the likes of Martin Simpson and Sam Sweeney

ELEANOR McEVOY

Thursday 19th November / 8pm / £20

Renowned, multi award winning Irish singer songwriter Eleanor makes a very welcome return to Greystones this autumn as part of her It’s Good To Be Here tour – a warm, witty and uplifting concert celebrating the simple joy of being alive.
Best known for her hit “A Womans Heart”, the title track to the biggest selling Irish album of all time, Eleanor’s live performances are celebrated for their intimacy, storytelling and musicianship.
Her songs have been described as touching, inspiring and consoling and have featured on big screen and tv including the cult classic series Derry Girls.
With a career that’s taken her from the stages of the world’s biggest concert halls to intimate, candle lit rooms, her stage presence is both deeply engaging and refreshingly human.
Expect a night of joy, connection and stunningly crafted songs from one of Ireland’s most distinctive musical voices.

3 DAFT MONKEYS

Friday 20th November / 8pm / £16

A dynamic, live sensation, seamlessly blending folk music traditions with an infectious energy that defines them as the ultimate festival band.

With Celtic and eastern influences their exciting style of world music reflects the global village in which we now live. Their infectious dancing rhythms take you on a musical journey of the senses and emotions leaving you breathless, enthralled and exhilarated.

“Brilliantly bonkers world folk – festival favourites” 

” A four person festival…a force of nature…the highlight of Glastonbury” Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 2.

ELLIE GOWERS

Monday 23rd November / 8pm / £15

Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling By The Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology, and the nuanced stories of her hometown Warwick. Lauded by the Guardian as “Full of delicacy, precision and gentle delight” the album established her as a compelling new presence on the UK touring circuit.

While she remains deeply connected to the folk tradition, Ellie’s latest music marks a bold evolution in her sound – drawing inspiration from the likes of MIPSO and Jeff Buckley. Written in the wake of a demanding year on the road her new material explores themes of distance, longing, and emotional duality signalling a more expansive and contemporary direction in her songwriting and her work continues to find support across major playlists and tastemaker outlets.

This headline tour promises a powerful new chapter from one of the scenes most versatile and resonant voices.

Picture courtesy on Emilie Cotterill.

DAN PATLANSKY BAND

Tuesday 24th November / 8pm / £20

Singer, songwriter, generally regarded as one of the best blues/rock guitarists in the world.

Dan’s been captivating global audiences for well over a decade and during that time has had two worldwide #1 albums in the blues/rock category and two #2 albums as voted by the prestigious Blues Rock Review USA. He’s opened for Bruce Springsteen, toured with Joe Satriani and was voted the 4th best guitarist in the world by Total Guitar magazine. One of the most exciting, captivating artists of his generation.

HOLLIE ROGERS

‘Everything’s Fine’ Album Tour (Full Band Show)

Thursday 26th November / 8pm / £17

“A magnificent & powerful voice” Suzanne Vega
“Hollie’s songwriting always knocks me out” Chris Difford (Squeeze)
“Amazing voice” Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)
With powerhouse vocals, razor-sharp lyrics and a percussive guitar-led sound, acclaimed singer-songwriter Hollie Rogers has established herself as one of the UK’s most compelling independent artists. Bringing her full band to shows across the UK, she blends emotional depth with wit, warmth and a magnetic stage presence, delivering live performances that move effortlessly between heartfelt storytelling and disarming humour. Her latest album Everything’s Fine achieved three Official Chart Top 10s, including #2 in Jazz & Blues. Engineered by five-time Grammy-nominated James McMillan, the album features collaborations with renowned songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Elles Bailey, and another with The Budapest Symphony Orchestra. The album has received multiple 5-star reviews in national press, with R&R Magazine calling it “A masterful undertaking; uncommon and remarkable – compulsive listening.” Drawing inspiration from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Joan Armatrading and Blondie, Hollie’s songwriting combines lyrical honesty and hook-filled melodies with a playful edge. She is no stranger to major festival stages, including Glastonbury, and has opened for acclaimed artists including KT Tunstall, Ralph McTell and Suzanne Vega. Her music is playlisted in every Caffè Nero store worldwide and she is backed by BBC Introducing. This full band show forms part of Hollie’s UK tour celebrating Everything’s Fine. Touring extensively across the country, she continues to build a loyal audience through performances that leave crowds uplifted, moved and eager to return for more.

BLAIR DUNLOP

Friday 27th November / 8pm / £17.50

Award winning, British singer/songwriter, guitarist taking the traditions of folk in his own direction blending traditional folk with contemporary influences. After a string of critically acclaimed albums, headline tours and festival appearances throughout the UK, Europe, North America and Australia, Blair has built a large, dedicated fanbase. From Glastonbury to Tuscany, Queensland to Palestine, Blair has brought his musicality and storytelling to young and old. 
“…one of the finest singer/songwriters to appear from these shores in the 21st century.” Americana UK
“A cult hero whose work is adored by those who come across it” Clash Music
“…a singer, songwriter of maturity and sophistication” RnR Magazine

Greystones and Performance Venues present
at Firth Hall, Western Bank

CHUCK PROPHET

Friday 27th November / 8pm / £26

Chuck Prophet’s streak of more than a dozen critically acclaimed albums stretches all the way back to 1990 when the California native first shifted focus from his tenure with pioneering neo psych band Green on Red to working under his own name. Since then his songs have appeared in a slew of films and television shows and been covered by many artists including Bruce Springsteen, Soloman Burke, Heart and a host of others. His latest album Wake The Dead topped the US Americana Charts and was followed by his biggest ever European Tour with over 16 sold out shows. He’s now returning to the UK and Europe with a stripped back band show which includes Stephanie Finch. 

MARTYN JOSEPH

Sunday 29th November / 8pm / £24

With a career spanning over 4 decades, 27 albums and over half a million record sales, Martyn has built up a reputation for having a rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. For one man and a guitar he creates a far reaching sound that is compelling, passionate and mesmerising.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Monday 30th November / 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.