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Brooks Williams & Vera Van Heeringen
8.00pm on Saturday 13th September 2025
Vera van Heeringen and Brooks Williams present ‘Song Roots’ a night of songs, stories, vocal harmonies, guitar and mandolin. Audiences will be treated to duets as well as solos by two masters of roots music song-writing. Vera van Heeringen, originally from The Netherlands, is an accomplished and highly acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She was part of the brilliantly comedic New Rope String Band for five years and has toured with several Cajun and Old time greats such as Dirk Powell and Sheryl Cormier. In recent years Vera has been performing with her own trio and has just released her third album ‘Won’t be Broken’ which has been described by the press as her best yet. Her emotionally astute song-writing is underpinned with an understated rich instrumental craft on guitar.
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Brooks Williams, originally from the USA, is a guitarist singer-songwriter creating acoustic music from the confluence of country, blues and folk. Besides his solo concerts, he also tours and records with fiddler Aaron Catlow, who RnR named the ‘best live act of 2023’. Additionally, Williams has a long-standing duo with songwriter Boo Hewerdine called State Of The Union. Williams’ latest solo recording, ‘Diamond Days’ released in March 2024, is, according to Fatea, a “stunning collection from the chocolate-voiced guitar maestro.
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http://www.veravanheeringen.co http://www.brookswilliams.com
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All tickets are £15 in advance.
WHILE & MATTHEWS
Saturday 11th October 2025 at 8.00pm
Chris While and Julie Matthews need no introduction to fans of Daphne's Flight. Not only are they the backbone of Daphne's Flight, Chris and Julie celebrate 30 years as a performing Duo in 2025. To repeat a quote from The Guardian, "The undisputed queens of British folk duos continue to come up with the goods. First class songs delivered with to die for harmonies, immaculate musicianship and melodies that lodge themselves in your brain".
In case they’ve so far passed you by, Chris While & Julie Matthews are the longest-lasting female duo in Britain and have played more than 3,000 gigs, appeared on over 100 albums, written hundreds of original songs and reached millions of people around the world. Now, 28 years after their debut, they sound as fresh and vital as ever!
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All tickets are £18 in advance from....
STEVE KNIGHTLEY AND THE WINTER YARDS BAND SUPPORTED BY THE TRUE FOXES
Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 7.30pm
Steve Knightley is set to embark on an exciting new chapter, unveiling his four-piece band for an autumn 2025 tour! Following the outstanding success of his Winter Yards solo tour, Steve joins forces with three incredible musicians—guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. With the backing of Midnight Mango, this powerhouse ensemble promises a rich, dynamic live experience, breathing new life into Steve’s critically acclaimed Winter Yards album. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to his music, this is an unmissable opportunity to witness one of folk music’s most revered figures in a bold new setting.​​
Tickets are priced at £28.00.
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BOO HEWARDINE & REG MEUROSS
Saturday 1st November 2025 at 8.00pm
Experience an unforgettable show with Boo Hewardine and Reg Meuross as part of a co-headline tour that will captivate audiences with their exceptional musical talents.
Boo, renowned for his work with The Bible and collaborations with artists like Eddi Reader, is celebrated for his poignant lyrics and unforgettable melodies. Reg, acclaimed for his evocative songs and masterful storytelling, has a rich discography that has earned him both critical praise and a devoted following.
Both will perform their own songs, with their distinctive styles, also sharing the stage to collaborate on each other’s music. This unique blend of talents will create a memorable evening filled with song, story, and humour. Known for their charismatic stage presence, Boo and Reg connect deeply with their audiences, sharing the incredible stories behind their songs and bringing humanity to each show. The concert will highlight their finest works, truly an evening of exceptional music with profound lyrical depth.
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All tickets are £22 in advance from....
RANAGRI IN CONCERT
Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 8.00pm
Ranagri are an award winning Anglo-Irish folk band. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, their sound is mesmerising and unforgettable. Folk Radio UK put their latest album in their top 10 albums of 2022, cementing the band's status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today. They have performed at prestigious venues & festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Costa Festival Ibiza 2023, with regular tours home and abroad.
Ranagri are Dónal Rogers, a prolific songwriter and producer, along with the exceptional skills of renowned flautist Eliza Marshall, harpist Eleanor Dunsdon and percussionist Jordan Murray. Together, they establish a fresh and modern sonic landscape within the folk genre, captivating audiences wherever they perform. An energetic festival band, equally at home with their more intimate writing and thought provoking lyrics.
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All tickets are £22 in advance from....
MEGSON IN CONCERT
Saturday 18th April 2026 at 8.00pm
Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but also for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) MEGSON have been described as as “the most original duo on the British folk scene” by THE GUARDIAN and as FROOTS Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’.
Liking to keep busy, MEGSON have recorded thirteen studio albums across their twenty year career gaining four & five star reviews from THE GUARDIAN, MOJO, THE TELEGRAPH, UNCUT, THE FINANCIAL TIMES whilst THE OBSERVER pronounced them ‘A force in the folk revival’. Even lockdown 2020 couldn’t hold them back as they performed a hugely popular series of live stream concerts to their growing army of followers.
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All tickets are £20 in advance from....
