Category Archives: Music

Hannah and Ben released a new album Ink of the Rosy Morning on Topic Records in early 2022. Since emerging in 2016, they have been defying all conventions of style, genre and compartmentalisation. This seemingly unlikely duo has recorded two studio albums, Before the Sun (2016) and Awake (2018), produced by award-winning producer David Travers-Smith […]

Alice Armstrong is a multi-UK Blues Awards nominated singer-songwriter from the UK, known for her wide vocal range, unconventional lyrics, enigmatic stage presence and powerful performances peppered with her trademark sense of humour. She has spent the last few years on the stage of many of the UK’s biggest rhythm and blues festivals. She regularly […]

Calling all ceilidh callers, musicians, or dancers!This is your chance to have a go in a friendly encouraging atmosphere or just come along, listen or dance!All ages welcome

There are some musical duos so meant-to-be-together, you’d hear folks say they must be “joined at the hip.” It is startlingly clear that this pair sit very squarely in that category. World-roving troubadors, Rain Of Animals, a richly euphonious collaboration between Pepita Emmerichs (of former Aussie chart-toppers Oh Pep!) and Theodore Barnard (Wire & Wool) […]

Dallahan is one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music community, but drawing on the traditional music styles of the Balkans and North America, they create an original and seamless musical montage, blending their contemporary influences from jazz, funk, and pop music. Dallahan takes […]

Canterbury based UK singer-songwriter Luke Jackson has been playing live and recording for over 10 years now, steadily developing an enviable reputation for himself in the Folk, Roots, Americana and Acoustic circuits. ​In addition to the UK, Luke regularly tours across Europe, USA and Canada. ​​Last year turned out to be one of Luke’s most […]

A founding member of the hip and happening US transcendental folk band Elephant Revival, Daniel Rodriguez, both as a writer and performer, had for many become the “voice” of the band. When they each decided to take time off to explore new projects, his creative output continued to set the highest standards. Late in 2020, […]

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70’s when Scotland’s original boy band ruled the charts. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swept across the globe.Tartan clad fans in the UK and other parts of Europe were […]

A firm friend and former member of The Snake Davis Band, John is one of Snakes’ very favourite collaborators.  A highly gifted and creative keyboard player and singer from Manchester, John has played and recorded with quite a few well-known artists such as Corinne Bailey Rae, Tom Jones, Lily Allen, James Yorkston, John Squire (Stone […]

Joining Snake tonight for a Ropery first is the immensely talented Frank Birkbeck, a professional guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. Frank’s musical prowess is immense and has led him to perform at renowned venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, Matt and Phreds, and the Theatre Royal. As the leader of the highly sought-after jazz group, The Frank Birkbeck […]