THE BROTHERS GILLESPIE

Monday 7th October / 8pm / £15

Described by Folk Radio UK as “weaving an especially compelling magic” and “showing British acoustic music in it’s best possible light” the music of Northumbrian duo the Brothers Gillespie is animated by lyrical song writing, fine finger style guitar playing, multi instrumental musicianship and “the glorious tones of their blood harmony” (Sam Lee).
The brothers found their sound growing up in the fells and valleys of Northumberland, their songs often describing the relationships with wild places and the experience of finding oneself in a world alive with soul. This spirit is is channeled into their live performances which have a rare and intimate energy, both ethereal and earthy, romantic and radical. “Our music is inspired by the still wild land in which we live, a land alive with presences, not owned by anyone. It’s about seeing with the eye of the heart and recovering our imaginations. It is about finding home, belonging and each other in a world that is singing to us as we sing to it”.
“Anyone who has seen the brothers live will attest it’s an experience that will stay with you. There’s a feeling of warmth that exudes from them and affects everyone in the room.”  Nygel Packett, Folk London
“Stunning songs beautifully sung and played” Northern Sky  5*
“Not since the minimal chamber folk of Simon and Garfunkel has two voices and an acoustic guitar sounded so absolutely perfect”  Fatea

BLACKBEARD’S TEA PARTY

‘We Are People’

Friday 11th October / 8pm / £16

Be prepared to stamp your wooden legs: Blackbeard’s Tea Party are back with their latest album ‘We Are People’. Blackbeard’s Tea Party continue to put their signature twist on British folk music with a contemporary rock sound. On this new collection they explore the past and the present to ask what it means to be British right now – from personal, political and piratical perspectives. On the ‘We Are People’ tour they will perform these new tracks along with classics from their back catalogue. Sea-shanties are given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals become late-night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch of reprobates hit the stage. They have dirt under their fingernails and a twinkle in their eyes, and you can expect fantastic musicianship, playful choreography and an unstoppable urge to move your body. Electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon, drums and 4-part harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop.
‘Contemporary folk rock at its most infectious’ R2
‘York’s answer to The Pogues, but with cleaner fingernails’ The Telegraph
‘Blackbeard’s Tea Party restored my faith in foot-tapping, fun, energy-packed music recently. In short: they make shanties chic’ Roger Crow, Huffington Post
‘Gloriously wild, gamely OTT and sharp. This is convincing and essential’ fRoots
‘Barnstorming buccaneers belting our riff-tastic folk rock’ Songlines

BEN POOLE

Sunday 13th October / 8pm / £16.50

“Truly astonishing” Guitar Player Magazine
“F**cking amazing” Jeff Beck
“A REALLY good player”  Gary Moore
“So amazing”  Beth Hart
“Killer!” Kenny Wayne Shepherd
“Unbelieveable” Ritchie Kotzen
“Excludes class and prowess”  Guitar Techniques Magazine

When you hear comments such as above from some of the greatest guitar players of the last century, some of the most respected blues/rock/soul artists and some of the leading magazines and radio presenters in Europe you just know you’ve heard something very special. One of the most exciting blues/rock /soul artists to come out of the UK for a long time.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Monday 14th 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.

WE ARE NOT DEVO

Saturday 19th October / 8pm / £13

Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout the career of Akron’s finest sons; a labour of love and sincerity bringing the message of de-evolution to the good spuds of the UK.

PIERRE BENSUSAN

Monday 21st October / 8pm / £20

A multi award winning French-Algerian guitar virtuoso, vocalist and composer, recognised as one of the greatest guitarists of the 21st century. From Leo Kottke to Larry Correl to Tuck Andress, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark Knopfler, Andrew York, Andy Timmins to Steve Lukather…all have sung his praises. If world music means the fusion of traditional, contemporary, jazz, classical and pop then Pierre Bensusan is one of the most eloquent World Music musicians of our time.
“Listening to Pierre is rejuvenating. Extraordinary touch and tone” Steve Vai
“A true giant” James Volpe Rotondi, editor Guitar Player magazine.
“I’ve seen Alfred Brendel, Itzhak Perlman, Daniel Barenboim, Lynn Harrell, Nureyev, Placido Domingo etc. perform magnificently. Tonight I saw Pierre Bensusan in Atlanta, in the last half of the second set he went a quatum beyond the warm, compelling, appealing, extremely accomplished guitarist whose recordings and performances I’ve eagerly sought over 30 years. He’s achieved the sublime – decades of technique, creativity, intuition, passion and intensity crashed together – a man transformed, singular, stunning. I have so seldom had the privilege and pure animal joy of experiencing this calibre of artistry” Rain Crow, music fan.

MAN OF THE WORLD

Saturday 26th October / 8pm / £18

Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green

Remi Harris, one of the most highly regarded guitarists in the UK, is joined by Dave Small (vocals), Tom Moore (bass) and Shane Moore (drums) to perform music from throughout the career of Peter Green. Expect classics such as Black Magic Woman, Need Your Love So Bad, Albatross, The Green Manalishi and of course Man Of The World. After a string of sell out shows throughout the country earlier this year we’re excited to be bringing this amazing show to Sheffield.