BEN POOLE BAND

Thursday 2nd October / 8pm / £17.50

“Exudes class and prowess” Guitar Techniques Magazine

Internationally applauded, multi award winning, British blues/rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, very much at the forefront of the blues/rock scene on a worldwide scale.

He’s been dubbed “Truly astonishing” by Classic Rock Magazine and received critical acclaim from many of the greats including Jeff Beck ( “****ing amazing!”), Gary Moore (“A REALLY good player”), Richie Kotzen (“Unbelievable”), Kenny Wayne Shepherd (“Killer!”) and Beth Hart (“So amazing!”) to name just a few.

Just before the 2 year covid hiatus Ben was nominated as one of The Best Blues Guitarists In The World alongside Eric Clapton, Jon Mayer, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray and Joe Bonamassa by America’s Guitar World magazine.

A Greystones regular for many years, it’s great to have him back.

HEARTBREAK

The Tom Petty Tribute Show

Friday 3rd October / 8pm / £20

Heartbreak // The Tom Petty Show perform the greatest hits of Tom Petty, The Heartbreakers, Travelling Wilburys and Stevie Nicks duets.

Grammy Award winning artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Tom Petty is one of the biggest selling artists of all time and has enduring mass appeal through his own success spanning 4 decades and also through other projects and collaborations like The Travelling Wilburys, Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Mudcrutch as well as various movie and TV appearances.

Heartbreak // The Tom Petty Show is fronted by Pete Wade who has the look and sound of “Tom” supported by experienced, professional musicians who have performed & recorded worldwide with a host of artists including Ringo Starr, Pete Wylie, Ian McNabb, Dario G, Edwin McCain, Connie Lush, Engine, Parlour Flames, Vinny Peculiar, The Smiths Indeed & Wow The Show.

NERINA PALLOTT

The All Roads Lead To tour

Saturday 4th October / 8pm / £20

One of the UK’s most quietly extraordinary singer/songwriters.
Across 8 albums she has built a body of work that is deeply honest, musically adventurous and completely her own.
A Brit and Ivor Novello nominee, she’s collaborated with artists as commercial as Kylie Minogue, yet it’s her solo work, fiercely intimate and unflinchingly human, that has earned her a devoted following.
A spellbinding live performer and multi instrumentalist, no two shows are the same. Whether behind a piano or switching between guitars, she plays with both precision and freedom, weaving stories and humour through songs that shift seamlessly from heartbreak to hilarity. Her last major show in London in October 2024 at the iconic Palladium sold out, a testament to the emotional force of her live performances.
This show is Nerina at her most raw and direct: one woman, a piano, a guitar and songs drawn from across her 25 year career. A celebration of connection between artist and audience, between songs and the stories that shaped them.
Whether you’ve been with her since Dear Frustrated Superstar or Fires, or if you’re only just arriving, all roads lead to here.

EABHAL

Sunday 5th October / 8pm / £16

Eabhal have made a significant impact on the Scottish music scene with their vibrant and energetic folk music. The band’s distinctive West Coast sound and dedication to their craft have earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year nomination in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022 amongst multiple other awards and nominations over the past 10 years.

Eabhal have released two albums to date, the debut This is How The Ladies Dance in 2018 and the second Aisling, released in 2022, showcasing an array of arrangements of Gaelic and English songs. The band’s focus on kinship and connection to people, land, elevation and language are all reflected in their music. Although they all come from different backgrounds and places, each member was immersed in traditional music, and their collective passion for their craft is evident in every song and performance.

Eabhal’s achievements in their career include the successful releases of both their albums, taking them on extensive tours to stunning locations throughout the Highlands, Scottish Isles, and much of Europe. Additionally, the band has been fortunate enough to showcase their talents at World Music Asia in Shanghai and perform at various shows in the US in 2018.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Monday 6th October / 8pm / FREE

Anyone can join in, all abilities welcome. Contact Peter Hill on hillpeter@live.com 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.

CHRIS WHILE and JULIE MATHEWS

Wednesday 8th October / 8pm / £20

Greystones regulars Chris and Julie are the longest standing female urban folk duo in the UK.
They’ve performed over 3,000 shows, appeared on over 100 albums, written 100’s of original songs and reached millions of people throughout the world. Now, over 3 decades after their debut, they sound as fresh and as vital as ever.With a reputation as two of the best and most hardworking on the world folk/roots scene both are also highly regarded producers recording everything they’re involved in at their own studio in a small Pennine town far from the Londoncentric music industry. Stunning singers, songwriters, musicians, arrangers, performers and multiple award winners, they are known for their seamless harmonies and affinity for each other on stage and, although Internationally acclaimed, they continue to be a leading force on the UK’s folk/roots scene. They truly are inspirational women.
“The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to deliver the goods. 1st class songs delivered with to die for harmonies, immaculate musicianship and melodies that lodge themselves in your brain” The Guardian
“…just awesome” Judy Collins
“…truly gifted human beings” Richard Hawley

ANNIE KEATING BAND

Thursday 9th October / 8pm / £15

Talent spotted by BBC Radio’s Bob Harris Annie Keating is “building the reputation her talent deserves” according to the Daily Telegraph, with 11 critically acclaimed studio albums she drawa comparisons with lucinda Williams, Dylan and John Prine. She writes and sings like a woman who knows deep down that heartache is the price of hope, and she can make us believe – in the way only the best artists can – that all of it is worth the cost.
“Tremendous. Razor sharp rockabilly, sweet country and swampy blues, the band at full tilt. Keating, with her crack combo of UK players, blew everyone away. Exhilerating.” Americana UK

Support from alt folk/Americana band from Liverpool SHE’S IN THE TREES.
“Mesmeric. A hidden treasure” Nerve Magazine
“Ethereal melodies of intoxicating beauty” Lucinda Records
“Atmospheric, wistful, emotive and extremely melodic” Last Stop Sounds

THE FEELGOOD BAND

Saturday 11th October / 8pm / £15

With the seal of approval from Wilko, Sparko and Figure this is high energy RnB played the Canvey Island way recreating the unmistakable sound of 70’s Dr.Feelgood.

“The closest to the originals I’ve seen” Sparko

“100% spot on stage presence and performance. Man, it was great and just like what it must have been like to see Dr.Feelgood in the 1970’s” Wilko Johnson

“Go and jusge for yourself. It’s worth it. Well done boys.” Big Figure

ROVING CROWS

Friday 10th October / 8pm / £16

Multi award winning, world music/Celtic rock powerhouse.  An awe – inspiring live force on stage their shows are passionate, infectious and vibrant, a heady mix of fiery fiddle, driving drums/ bass and provocative lyrics, a sound that pushes the boundaries of the Irish folk genre. They’ve wowed crowds at festivals and venues across the UK, Australia, France and the Netherlands building a huge reputation as a must see live act who never fail to deliver the goods.
Awards include Spriral Awards Best Live Act, International Artist of The Year in the Australian Celtic Music Awards, Fatea Band Of The Year as well as awards for top fiddle player and Best Celtic Rock Band.
“Eminently likeable” RnR
“Grabs you by the collar and gives you a thorough shaking. A tasty night out” Froots
“Epic Celtic rock spirituality” Folk Phenomena
“A band you should not miss” Fatea

CATFISH KEITH

Monday 13th October / 8pm / £18.50

Cutting edge blues singer, songwriter, bottleneck guitarist Catfish has established himself as one of the most exciting blues performers of our time. 
A Blues Blast multi award winner including Best Acoustic Blues Album (3 times) and Best Acoustic Guitarist, he has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry bringing a rare beauty and vitality to his music. His innovative style of foot stomping, deep delta blues and American roots has left packed houses throughout the world spellbound. 
With 22 number one independent chart topping albums to his credit it comes as no surprise he was inducted into the IA Blues Hall Of Fame.
A Greystones regular for many years this 40+ year veteran has performed thousands of gigs sharing the stage with legends such as JOHN LEE HOOKER, RAY CHARLES, ROBERT CRAY, KOKO TAYLOR, TAJ MAHAL, LEO KOTTKE, JESSE MAE HEMPHILL, JOHNNY SHINES, JOHN FAHEY and many more.

OUR MAN IN THE FIELD

Tuesday 14th October / 8pm / £15

“…nothing short of wondrous” American Highway

Our Man In The Field is singer, songwriter Alex Ellis, one of the finest songwriters to emerge on the UK music scene for many a year.

Performing musical snapshots from the lives he’s observed or the life he’s lead, it’s an intoxicating mix of soulful indie folk and Americana with nods to the likes of Ray LaMontagne, Damien Rice, Wilco, Ryan Adams and Lambchop.

2024 was spent touring throughout the UK and Europe honing his craft and winning over audiences at over 150 shows and now, after a hugely successful spring UK tour with Chuck Prophet, he returns to Greystones with an unforgettable, powerful show bringing his rich, heartfelt, cinematic songs to life.

GORDON GILTRAP AND JOHN ETHERIDGE

Wednesday 15th October / 8pm / £24

Following their acclaimed tour in 2024 Gordon Giltrap and Soft Machine’s John Etheridge, 2 of the UK’s most highly respected guitarists, return to Greystones for an extraordinary evening of world class musicianship. These two iconic guitarists, celebrated for their innovation and mastery, will deliver a breathtaking performance featuring stunning arrangements of their beloved works.

Gordon is a pioneering finger picking guitarist, renowned for his emotive compositions, while John, a jazz fusion maestro, has shaped contemporary music with his groundbreaking style. Drawing from their vast careers and influences spanning folk, jazz, and prog rock this electrifying show is a must see for guitar aficionado’s and music fans alike.

CHRIS DIFFORD

Thursday 16th October / 8pm / £27.50

An evening with founding member and songwriter of multi award winning band Squeeze.

A grammy nominated and double Ivor Novello Award winning lyricist who has brought us characters and sketches from everyday life, and has successfully turned the mundane into the beautiful, the urbane into the exquisite, for over 40 years. With his collaborator and Squeeze co founder Glenn Tilbrook, Chris has written some of the most enduring and best loved songs of our time including Up The Junction, Cool For Cats, Labelled With Love and many others. He’s undoubtedly one of the UK’s most respected songwriters and has collaborated with a host of musicians and performers that reads like a veritable who’s who of the entertainment industry.

JAMIE LAWSON

Friday 17th October / 8pm / £27.50

This month marks the 10th anniversary of Jamie’s self titled album, Jamie Lawson, an album that topped the charts in 26 countries and featured the hit single, the Ivor Novello Award winning, I Wasn’t Expecting That.
To celebrate this special anniversary Jamie, the first artist to be signed to Ed Sheeran’s Gingerbread Man label, will be performing the album in it’s entirety, accompanied by a selection of musicians who will bring a fresh, unique flavour to the record. Not only will this performance showcase the album from cover to cover it will also give give fans the opportunity to experience the music in a new, exciting way.
Furthermore, the album is to be re recorded featuring very special guests who will be joining Jamie for unforgettable duets. This new version, released this year, will undoubtedly offer something for both longtime fans and newcomers to Jamie’s music.
In addition to playing the anniversary album Jamie will be playing a selection of his other hit songs from his back catalogue so whether you’re a fan of his earlier work or new to his music, there’ll be something for everyone in this celebratory show.
So join us as Jamie brings his breakthrough album to life on stage – in essence, a celebration of a decade of success, artistry and unforgettable music. An evening you won’t want to miss!

ROD PICOTT

Tuesday 21st October / 8pm / £14

WagonWheel welcomes American mainstay Rod Picott as he returns to the UK for one last tour.
Picott has been touring the UK since his debut album Tiger Tom Dixon’s Blues 25 years ago. The award-winning songwriter brings his compelling live show, gritty delivery and keenly observed songs for his “So Long It’s Been Good to Know You” retirement tour.

The thrum of insects on a hot August night. A saw blade biting kiln-dried hemlock. The lonesome highway whine of long-haul trucks. A crude swallow of cheap whiskey that tears at your throat. Tears of loss and the easy laughter of old friends. This is the sound of Rod Picott’s world.

Over twenty-four years, twelve albums, three published books and a few thousand shows Rod Picott has worked; powered by the fuel of the blue-collar world he was born into. The son of a hard working welder and a homemaker, Picott’s youth set him on a road of self-reliance and fierce independence that at sixty years still runs through his blood. Raised in the small town of South Berwick Maine, Rod Picott was a restless and rebellious youth and after high school, a construction worker by trade until moving to Nashville TN. in 1994. He turned down the one record deal he was offered at the start of his career, choosing instead to cut his own path and lay a bet on his own hard work.

Through luck and white-knuckled determination Picott has been fortunate to open a tour for Alison Krauss and Union Station, play the Shrewsbury Folk festival, BBC Radio 2 Bob Harris sessions, Maverick Festival and receive the “Song of the Year” award for his co-write (with Slaid Cleaves) “Broke Down” at the Austin Music Awards.

Picott has had songs placed in television and film projects including; The FX series Justified and the Michael Douglas film Solitary Man. His song “Circus Girl” was featured in the PBS documentary Circus. BBC News aired his co-write “Rust Belt Fields” in a news feature.

DAVID FORD

Wednesday 22nd October / 8pm / £18

International songwriter, guitarist, former member of indie rock band Easyworld.

“Unmissable, one of Britain’s best” The Guardian

MAN OF THE WORLD

Friday 24th October / 8pm / £19.50

A welcome return for this amazing band following their sell out show here in 2024.

Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac, guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by vocalist Dave Small, bassist Tom Moore and Shane Dixon on drums performing music from throughout Peter’s career. Expect to hear classics such as Black Magic Woman, Man Of The World, Need your Love So Bad, Albatross and The Green Manalishi (With The Two Prong Crown).

CHRIS SMITHER

Saturday 25th October / 8pm / £20

An iconic, American original, a profound songwriter and a captivating performer Chris’s music draws from the blues, American folk, modern poets and humanist philosophers. His songs have been covered by Bonnie Rait, John Mayall, Emmylou Harris and Diana Krall among many others. His mesmerising guitar playing is a mix of 2 major influences, Lightnin,, Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, but he’s created his own signature sound, a sound that continues to earn accolades from a 5* review in Mojo and a Top Ten Chart spot in Rolling Stone. Honing his synthesis of folk and blues for over 5 decades Chris continues to play festivals, venues and concert halls throughout the world. 

Opening the show tonight we have BettySoo, a Korean Ameican songwriter with a deceptively girl-next-door demeanor. 
It’s the voice that gets you first. It’s a thing of wonder, a world class instrument of deft phrasing and purity, a voice that knows when to hold back and when to dive in, she sings with consummate loveliness and self assurance.Then it’s the performance. BettySoo has mastered the art of performance. A funny anecdote sets up a song of heartbreak and need; a witty rejoinder belies the dark truths that underpin much of her work. And then you notice the songs. “Beautiful heart wrenching songwriting that’s also edgy and unwavering” KUT, Austin. “…songs with a confidence that speaks volumes” Austin American, Statesman.

KATHRYN WILLIAMS and MATT DEIGHTON

Sunday 26th October / 8pm / £18

Kathryn Williams is a British, Mercury music prize-nominated singer-songwriter. With 17 albums under her belt in the last 27 years, her last solo album, Night Drives debuted at #2 in the official folk album charts, while her last album,  a collaboration with Withered hand titled Willson Williams was nominated for the SAY and AMA awards. Label One Little Independent celebrated her career (thus far) with a 20-CD and 2-book box set, Anthology, strewn with her artwork. Her latest album, MYSTERY PARK will be released this Autumn.

You may recognise Matt Deighton from his time fronting Acid Jazz heroes Mother Earth; you may remember him as Paul Weller’s guitarist in the late 90’s, or Noel Gallagher’s recommendation for who should replace him when he quit the European tour in 2000. Or maybe you don’t. For almost two decades, the man they keep calling the natural successor to Nick Drake, Davey Graham and John Martyn has been himself more of a rumour – a murmur among musicians, songwriters and diehard music lovers who proudly display his rare vinyl releases like trophies. The list of articles in the press and online has continued unabated, forever asking the same question: Where is Matt Deighton? As the Huffington Post discovered in their recent piece ‘The Resurrection of Matt Deighton’: He’s back. He’s been back a couple of times, and you missed him. Yes, Matt Deighton has returned and you probably never knew it. Well now you do; and as the Sunday Times declared – “…it’s impossible to imagine fans of Nick Drake of John Martyn not falling in love with him…”

TRUE STRAYS

Wednesday 29th October / 8pm / £15

2023 saw the lifelong friends and americana, roots rock n roll duo from Bristol take their songs further afield than ever before. Armed with their crowd funded debut album ‘Heart of the Matter’ and latest release ‘Live from White Noise;’ they toured the UK, supported Lukas Nelson & the Promise of the Real, rocked the Joe Bonamassa Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean Cruise alongside the man himself, completed their first tour of Sweden all whilst paying the bills with their day jobs.
True Strays love modern and retro sounds. They are currently recording and self producing their next album in their home studio shed, aptly named Little Pink (A nod to The Band and Bob Dylan’s legendary house studio), giving them time to hone the sounds they love and desire. High voltage blues guitar riffs and melodic soul driven bass lines; tied together with harmonic vocals, surging 70s rock Hammond and shimmering psychedelia that takes you down the highway to the sunset and beyond…
James Cameron and Joseph James have supported bands as diverse as My Baby, Cam Cole, Holy Moly and the Crackers, Elles Bailey, Wille and the Bandits, Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra, Black Water County and Mad Dog Mcrea, been jump started by Keith Allen, had radio support from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 4 and Planet Rock, played in Europe and Scandinavia, survived 100+ festival shows at prestigious festivals like Black Deer, Edinburgh Jazz & Blues, Green Man, Boom Town, Larmer Tree, Glastonbury and Shambala, featured on the Spotify’s Nu-Blue and Modern Blues Rock playlists, performed for Bob Harris’ Under The Apple Tree Sessions and showcased at the prestigious UK AmericanaFest and the UK Blues Federation’s Blues Challenge.

Their songs focus on the dirt that life throws at you and how struggle can be transformed into something better. The prolific songwriting duo draw influences from classic sounds such as Neil Young, Muddy Waters, Fleetwood Mac and modern retro inspired acts like Alabama Shakes, Gary Clark Jr and the Black Keys.