Or: What not to do when you discover one of the world’s greatest pop duos in a village hall The extraordinary untold backstory of one of the world’s greatest pop duos – George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – by the man who discovered them when they were part of an unknown ska band. And how […]
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Annie Keating Band
Lucinda Williams. John Prine. Bob Dylan. Allison Krauss. WillieNelson. Johnny Cash. Bonnie Raitt. Emmylou Harris. Patty Griffin.This is a short list of the musicians Annie Keating has been compared to over the last twenty years. Keating writes and sings like a woman who knows deep down that heartache is the price of hope, and she […]
Martin Harley
Martin Harley is celebrated as “One of the UK’s finest contemporary roots musicians” (Guitarist Magazine) and a “slide guitar master” (Roots Magazine). Known for his spellbinding slide guitar and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk, Harley has captivated audiences for three decades, recording albums in Texas, Nashville, and Wales. His sold-out shows at venues […]
John Crace – What the hell just happened?
The last 10 years of British politics has been one long psychodrama. The Scottish referendum. David Cameron’s surprise election win. Brexit. Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Liz Truss. Rishi Sunak. Each prime minister worse than the last. Covid. Partygate. The UK’s politicians had rarely looked so clueless. Even with the new Labour government we are still […]
Alex McAleer – Mind Reader
Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences’ minds and read their thoughts at will. Having stunned audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, sold out shows in Australia, and toured extensively across the UK and North America as the stand-out star of Champions of Magic, Alex has built a reputation as one […]
Tom Robinson
with Adam Phillips THEN & NOW Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the Record Industry. Classic hits such as War Baby, Up Against The Wall, and 2-4-6-8 Motorway rub shoulders with a Radio 1 ban for being Glad To be Gay, rocking against racism […]
Ben Poole
BEN POOLE is an internationally applauded, award winning blues, rock and soul guitarist, singer and songwriter hailing from the United Kingdom. Nominated as one of the “Best Blues Guitarists in the world” just prior to the 2 year pandemic hiatus alongside names such as Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Joe Bonamassa & […]
Ria Lina – Riabellion
Little Wander presents… Ria Lina – Riabellion Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 – Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of […]
Snake Davis and Barton Community Band
A midsummer Nights concert at St Mary’s Church as Saxophonist Snake Davis joins Barton Community Band for a night of rousing popular tunes. Concert at St.Mary’s Church – DIRECTIONSChildren/Students £8 Standard £15 Premium £18 Restricted Views £12
The Hot Seats
6 Things About The Hot Seats! 1. We like to play music, stringband music. We call it stringband music because it’s just too difficult to try and get into whether it’s old time, bluegrass, ragtime, country, or general freakout music. 2. We have done so since 2002, mostly based out of Richmond, VA. 3. We’ve […]
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