Live Music Gigs
Saturday 10th May
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Sean Webster Band
Webster's instantly recognisable voice coupled with his heartfelt melodic guitar playing has become the feature on all his album releases. Both Webster's blues-inflected guitar licks and weathered soul shouter vocals are always passionately sung across tightly arranged songs.
"I haven't heard anyone with a voice like Sean Webster; it's a wonder that he isn't being hailed as a Blues superstar."
Russ Tippins Electric Band
The Russ Tippins Band don't go in for gimmicks - in fact what they have going for them may seem so blatantly simple that you may wonder why many other bands haven't got such a great reputation by duplicating it - just great guitar-based, down to earth rock n roll!."
Friday 30th May
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Susan Santos
Susan Santos is a passionate, self-taught guitarist from Spain. A left-handed guitarist, she writes her own songs that reflect her unique blend of rhythm and textures which celebrates her abilities as a creative force, and as a truly unique artist in her own right.
The gifted Spanish guitarist and singer songwriter has spent years performing in famous and established venues, and numerous festivals throughout Europe, Mexico, and America.
She has shared the stage with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and won “Best Musician Performance” at the 2018 European Blues Awards. She also “Best Female Album” at then 2019 LA Critics’ Awards. Santos has recorded five albums including “Take Me Home” (2010), "Shuffle Woman” (2012), “Electric Love” (2014), “Skin & Bones” (2016), “No U Turn” (2018), and “The L.A. Sessions” EP (2020) & 5 April 2024, "Sonora", Sixth studio album.
Susan’s outstanding voice and appealing guitar style, along with her strong stage presence has proven to be a refreshing experience in the contemporary rock blues scene.
“She is a guitarist with a special magnetism. She is an absolute professional, serious, and solvent.” – Billy Gibbons, ZZ Top"
Shannon Pearl (Acoustic Duo)
Shannon Pearl is from the northeast of England. Her spellbinding music has
been described as "Haunting and ethereal" more than once.
Her music and
interwoven story telling will take you deep into the realms of the unknown.
Praised by publications such as Narc, The Crack and The Northern Echo, with backing from
BBC Introducing and a kick-ass festival gig circuit lined up for 2025, Shannon Pearl is one to watch.
Saturday 6th September
Alice Armstrong
Alice Armstrong performs a powerful,
unique blend of modern Blues, Funk, Soul
and Rock n’ Roll across the UK and mainland
Europe.
Backed by a world-class band,
her shows are often described as a
‘party’ by fans and the press.
Combined with a breathtaking vocal range and captivating stage presence,
Armstrong covers a variety of themes that resonate with people from all walks
of life. "
“She performs each show like it’s her last, leaving the audience laughing, crying, and dancing all the way home."
Phil Caffrey, George Lamb & Pat McMahon
Phil, George and Pat will be delivering their unique style of original folk, blues and Americana acoustic music. All three, highly respected amongst their peers, are renowned for entertaining audiences, over the years.
With a wide musical pedigree, their previous band line-ups include: Arbre; The Caffrey Brothers, The Radars, Southbound, Showbiz Kids, Sun Devils, Blue Diamond, Big Picture & Idle Hands.
George
Saturday 18th October
Tom Kilner Band
Tom Killner is an incendiary UK award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist who straddles the line between genres with soulfully infused blues, southern rock, country, and Americana.
The highly acclaimed new album ‘Borrowed Time’ (2024) garnered rave reviews including; "A real testament to how great this release is.
It’s an easy 10/10." Overtone Magazine
"Well balanced, original and successfully blends lots of styles." Blues In Britain
"10 tracks of greatness, a pleasing aural trip from start to finish." Hard Rock Hell Magazine.
“SOUL DRENCHED SOUTHERN ROCK & AMERICANA"
"Fresh and Intriguing, one of my albums of the year." Emerging Rock Bands
Bubamara
Bubamara (ladybird in Slovakian) are a local band from Darlington who bring an effervescent, internationalist approach to music, each song stands out as a postcard from some distant corner of Europe bringing the dizziness of a range of genres infused with sensiblity.
Bar Tokens
We are a cashless bar.
Please buy your bar tokens from the front desk. A simple system and you can reuse them at your next gig with us.
Beer is very reasonably priced!!
2024 Gig Pics
