The Ocelots is a project created by twins Ashley and Brandon Watson. Originally based in Wexford, Ireland, they now reside in Leipzig, Germany. The Ocelots was formerly a school band, playing blues standards and alternative rock during lunchtime. In this space, Brandon and Ashley started writing their own music, pursuing the direction of Bob Dylan […]
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Mike + Ruthy
If you were in the big tent when Mike + Ruthy rocked Cambridge Folk Festival, creating such a buzz that 3000 revellers packed the space to dance, whoop and cheer in what turned out to be a magical celebration, you’ll know how powerfully uplifting a pairing this is. They brought the full band over. We […]
SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCKS: EUROVISION SOCK CONTEST
Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. Fresh from a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe they bring you a whole Song Contest for your voting pleasure. With entries from everyone from Scandinavia to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who will win? You decide. Expect the usual songs, sketches, and Gags Sans Frontieres. “The […]
Barnstormers
Another great night of comedy featuring 3 comedians from the stand up circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight’s bill features Dean Coughlan, Chris Kehoe & Simon Lomas plus a special addition!
Bond: An Unauthorised Parody
From the team that brought you THE GHOST OF A SMILE, DONE TO DEATH BY JOVE!, MATA HARI-FEMALE SPY and SPITFIRE SOLO Bond is back – unfit, older but still wisecracking… and someone’s out to get him! Following tours in the UK, USA, Russia and Australia, producer/performer Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond […]
Sax on Sunday with Helen Watson
Snake Davis with Helen Watson. Another dream team, these two have been best buddies and creative partners since they met in the ‘80s, when Snake helped Helen’s “When you love me I get lazy” slither up the pop charts. Helen has a luminary history, having recorded two albums with legendary producer Glyn Johns, which featured […]
Hue and Cry
Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ‘80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits‘Looking for Linda […]
McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle
Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2023. As winter turns to spring Mike, John and John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming […]
Sally-Anne Hayward
Tour support for Sarah Millican, the hilarious Sally-Anne Hayward is one of the leading comics on the UK circuit with her dry but playful look at how we live our lives. In her new show “Ever So Nice” she will teach you how to indulge another break up story, jazz up an office full of […]
James Kirby
Award-winning singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, James Kirby, has built a loyal fan base over recent years, selling out venues and captivating audiences worldwide with his mellow voice and distinctive percussive guitar playing. Blending elements of folk, pop, blues, and indie rock, his compositions range from fast and furious to heartfelt and melodic, with James finding new and […]
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