Author Archives: Richard

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell

By Richard |

Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell are a two-man trad tornado tearing through the folk world with foot percussion, fiddle, guitar, vocals and groove to spare Mixing Scottish and English roots with modern air they deliver Foot-stomping tunes rich harmonies and cheek and charm Whether in a village hall or a festival eld their shows radiate […]

Svavar Knútur

By Richard |

A native of the rugged north of Iceland, troubadour and storyteller Svavar Knútur has dedicated his life to exploring the human condition through the lens of his country’s dark and often tragic history and unique melodies and narrative style.Channelling the angst ridden serenity of long dark winters and the insomnia of the 24 hour glaring […]

Alex Hamilton Band

By Richard |

Alex Hamilton (formerly Lewis Hamilton) has become an established part of the British Blues/Rock scene . Gaining notoriety on the back of being a talented young guitarist with skills beyond his age, he has since matured and developed a tasteful and subtle guitar technique that has been compared to Robben Ford and Matt Scofield. His debut album at the age of […]

Mark Harrison Band

By Richard |

The grand parade: The songs & stories of Mark HarrisonMark Harrison is an established, multi-award-nominated singer-songwriter, storyteller and guitarist with an ever-growing reputation for being unlike any other artist out there. He and his band perform all-original songs in his own very individual style, with elements of rock, folk, blues and Americana. He has been […]

Salt House

By Richard |

Salt House have been a mainstay on the folk scene for over a decade. The band’s reputation as thoughtful and innovative interpreters of both old ballads and contemporary songs has been solidified with acclaimed album releases and extensive touring. Described as a “gentle, lulling delight” by The Guardian, Salt House blend heartfelt vocal and instrumental […]

Eleanor McEvoy

By Richard |

“Bathed in the gentle glow of a solitary spotlight, she steps onto a stage set with a range of instruments. She picks up her electric guitar and walks to the microphone.What follows has been entrancing audiences around the world for decades.” Renowned Irish singer-songwriter Eleanor McEvoy returns to the UK in November 2026 with It’s […]

Eddi Reader & John Douglas

By Richard |

Eddi Reader and her husband, John Douglas, are back on the road as a duo again. Following last year’s highly successful tour, they are touring the country again in May/June 2026. This time, as promised, they have their newly recorded debut album, as a duo, to play for you. The shows will feature songs from […]

THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL & MR HYDE

By Richard |

By Robert Louis StevensonAdapted and performed by Mark Stratford ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ – a mystery tale about the timeless conflict between good and evil – caused a sensation when it was published in 1886. In this highly acclaimed, gripping solo play, Mark Stratford offers a compelling and faithful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s gothic classic. […]

Marcus Brigstocke: Vitruvian Mango

By Richard |

What are men for? Most heavy things can be lifted by machines and most problems can be solved by computers and most puddles can be crossed without us gallantly draping our capes over them – so are we fellas of any use at all? Award winning MAN Marcus Brigstocke thinks we might still serve some […]

TWICE KNIGHTLY

By Richard |

A celebration of the glory days of Variety Freddie Francis has been a second spot comic for thirty years touring the country on every variety bill going. We find him in 1956 recalling his life spent touring the halls; the ups, the downs, the riotous, the fantastic and the downright silly! He recalls his days […]

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