Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow create joyous and virtuosic music that not only tugs at the heart-strings but also gets you up on your feet. AmericanaUK writes, “how such a complete and sensational sound can come from just two voices and two instruments is awe-inspiring.”

An opportunity to see world renowned multi instrumentalist Phil Beer share the Blues roots of his musical life.

Hope and Social gigs are a bewildering mix of chaos and superlative musicianship, built on some of the finest songs you’ll ever hear, and garnished with generous portion of Northern, self deprecating humour.

Mark and David are singing, songwriting, strumming and swigging buddies from the badlands of the Cheshire Plain.

Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K.Jones), whose artistic name derives from the dark subterranean world of New York’s subway system. If they are still new to you, check out recent releases Fire on The Rails (2020) and Where to Now? (2022) and see why they are so hard to pigeonhole.

A folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod, the band has toured extensively through Canada, Western Europe, and the UK. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters).

Wayward Jane’s music is a modern, transatlantic interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies.

Guitar supremos Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge join forces for an unforgettable evening of top class musicianship performed by two of the UKs most respected and influential guitarists.

2 Duos, 2 new albums, 1 evening of outstanding entertainment. Having both been asked to support Fairport Convention on tour in recent years and on the back of that landing further work supporting Robert Plant’s ‘Saving Grace’ and Jools Holland, The 4 of Us and Smith & Brewer continue to captivate audiences with their crafted song writing and honed musicianship

Rising to fame in the 1990s as frontman of indie band The Seahorses singer-songwriter Chris Helme is now producing acclaimed folk-infused tracks as a solo artist, including with a new album readying for release in Spring 2024. 

 From Knoxville to Nashville via Hertfordshire, Martin Harley, Daniel Kimbro & Sam Lewis collaborate for the first time on a slow cooked, laid back album reminiscent of an early American songbook. Produced at Wow & Flutter studios the old fashioned way; writing songs in the morning and rolling the tape in the afternoon, the album highlights Daniel’s Appalachia roots, Sam’s Nashville tones and Martin’s travelling riverside blues

Dead Mans Uke invite you to join us for Volume 7 of the fantastic Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender.

A gathering of cool folks for some cool music in a very cool place...

‘Brilliant’ song-writing, ‘sensational’ harmonies, ‘fantastic’ musicianship,‘ joyous’ live performances - just a fraction of the accolades gathered by Police Dog Hogan at their ‘now-legendary’ live gigs. The 7-piece outfit has been attracting similar reviews for more than ten years now.

Alan Fletcher is a household name in the UK after a 28-year stint as Dr Karl on the TV series Neighbours and numerous tours with his rock band Waiting Room. Inspired by his heroes such as Jason Isbell, John Prine and Guy Clark, Alan has spent the past 18 months writing and recording THE POINT - a brand new album of witty and heartfelt original songs.

Award-winning songwriter David Ford presents an intimate evening of rummaging through his illustrious song catalogue.

Adam is best known as the keyboard player with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and Damian is a songwriter and vocalist who has appeared on over 70 separate album releases. They have released 3 Wilson & Wakeman albums, but have been working together much longer.

Join us for Volume 6 of the fantastic Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender. A gathering of folks for some cool music, cool people in a very cool place... come and join us!

SOLD OUT. In these special acoustic performances Barbara and her pianist Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs at an intimate level. The pair let the words and melodies take ‘centre stage’ as they perform a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots, contemporary greats, and some of her classic hits.

A formidable performer on stage, Thea is among the finest singer songwriters of her generation, a frank and fearless pursuer of home truths who has constantly adapted to remain relevant in the fickle, forever changing music industry. And done so on her own terms.

Tony Wright is best known as the singer for Bradford rock band Terrorvision. However, when he's not touring with Terrorvision, he writes, records and tours under his own name with a setlist made up of songs he has written on his acoustic guitar - some upbeat, some melancholic, but all thought-provoking.

An evening with two stalwarts of the British R&B scene, two great voices, two great reputations.
A wonderful evening of acoustic blues, soul and good times, and no doubt a little humour.

Introducing singer songwriters Tim Chu and Ian Bailey performing “A Celebration of Simon & Garfunkel- The UK’s leading non tribute show”. Now in its 10th year the show continues to please real music lovers up and down the country with a laid back set of arrangements that will take you back down memory lane.

Unique and timeless songs of vision, question and change.

Having lost six months to, thankfully successful, cancer treatment and with a new perspective on life, Mark takes stock of lost loves, lost friends, lost relatives, lost idols, lost bets and lost time.

SOLD OUT. A mosaic of sounds and songs including husky ballads mourning lost loves, foot-stompers about the West Country and full-throated, multi-harmony anthems.

Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter, who has won multiple awards including an incredible 7 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo recordings and concerts including glowing reviews from The Herald, The Guardian, Mojo and Q Magazine.

A rebel artist, a protest singer, the heir to Bob Dylan, or – when he's doing one of his lighter satirical numbers – a harmonica-tootin' Mr. Bean… with raw, topical storytelling and a voice that crackles with authentic folk tradition, Josh Okeefe is all of those and more.

Taking the audience on a musical journey around the World, English duo The Hut People (Sam Pirt and Gary Hammond) have firmly established themselves as one of the most entertaining and best-loved acts on the UK folk scene today.

Come along to the Refreshment Gardens for an eclectic mix of songs from both sides of the pond over the last 60 years....folk, country, rock & pop. See you there!