Tom Townsend is a talented multi-instrumentalist-recently picking up the Gold Award for Best Local Musician in Scarborough 2015. He has been involved in the music industry for over 20 years having first picked up the guitar with purpose at the age of nine and, with his father’s help, learned to play. Soon it was drums that grabbed Tom and he found himself absorbed in all kinds of music from blues to hip-hop, drum & bass to jazz and beyond, One thing is without doubt- Tom is exciting to see or hear in any incarnation!
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385310.
Dan Burnett is a powerful force in the world of blues and soul music. It’s in his blood.
Over the last few years, Dan has written and recorded music for TV & Film (including the Nicolas Cage movie ‘Stolen’, and the US TV series ‘Supernatural’), and has gigged extensively in the UK, Europe and USA. He’s shared stages with some incredible artists.
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385316.
John Watterson as ‘Fake Thackray’ is in increasing demand for clubs, festivals, village halls arts centres and theatres. ‘It is wonderful that Jake Thackray still has so many fans across the country, and the younger generation are catching on to a man who should be regarded as one of our greatest. This latest show includes brand new material and old favourites.
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385317.
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The East Yorkshire based Nick Rooke Band play original music that crosses many genres. It is however the blend of Nick’s own songs and hints of traditional Irish Folk that results in a truly interactive experience for the audience. Great songs, reflecting the world around him mix with Nicks’ carefree attitude and sense of humour for a night to remember.
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385318.
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Described by Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2) as a ‘Wonderful Singer-songwriter’ and a ‘Major talent in any language’, Lowri is perhaps Wales’s best kept secret.
Her striking voice is distinctive and powerful, capable of wide emotional range; her songs take their musical colours from a broad palette that includes folk, country, americana and blues, all beautifully knitted together through her innate musicality and heartfelt delivery.
With the accomplished guitarist and singer Lee Mason by her side, together they have toured the USA, been playlisted on BBC Radio and regularly perform in venues and festivals across the UK and Ireland.
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385324.
Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award-winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Nominated three times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Katriona Gilmore Jamie Roberts released their debut album in 2008.
Since then, the duo have toured Canada and mainland Europe, played some of the UK’s biggest acoustic festivals, toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and won countless accolades for their genre-spanning work.
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385328.
The band might be new, but it’s fair to say Tom Mitchell and his cohorts in The Borrowed Band – Mark Anderson & Michael Bailey – have been around the musical block.
Together and apart they’ve performed all over the shop, sharing stages with the likes of Mark Knopfler, The Lindisfarne Story Band, The Caffreys, Tarras, The Sunday for Sammy Band and a host of others.
Crossing paths more often than not, Tom, Mark & Michael’s mutual love of playing great songs has resulted in the formation of The Borrowed Band. Performing across the North East and beyond, there’ll be guitars, piano, bass, harmonies.
“It’s absolutely brilliant he’s found his voice!” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2″
Heading for the ninth sell-out year in succession at The Processed Pea, Henry accompanied by his trusty band The Men of A Certain Age (Les Glover, and local boys Martin Peirson & Peter Robinson), and whoever else he might be able to persuade to get up and hit/play something on the night returns to Etton. Expect songs from a new album, classic hits from his time with The Christians etc and gems from his two solo albums!
Tickets: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/385333.
Pavey Ark are an alternative acoustic band from Hull, the 2017 UK city of culture. Their sound is hard to define and hard to get out of your head. Finger picked guitar, atmospheric vocals and violins glide like migrating birds over melodic bass lines and complex percussion. A beautiful folk inspired sound that makes you wish you were gazing out to sea next to a bonfire of your worldly possessions.
Supported by The Beckwater Bushwackers another local band.