JON GOMM

Thursday 1st May / 8pm / £20

Voted the “Greatest Acoustic Guitarist In The World” in the largest online poll of it’s type conducted by MusicRadar/GuitarWorld and only the 3rd guitarist to have Signature Guitars with Ibanez the previous 2 being JOE SATRIANI and STEVE VAI.
A singer, song-writer and acoustic guitar player Jon is known for his once-seen-never-forgotten vituoso guitar style which involves slapping, tapping and retuning as he plays producing a huge, multi layered sound filled with bass, drums and near orchestral depth and complexity and all from a single guitar. His songs are often deeply emotive and his performances are intimate, powerful and always interspersed with his natural North of England wit and self-deprecation.
His song Passionflower was placed 6th in Total Guitar’s “50 Greatest Guitar Songs Of All Time” just behind The Beatles’ Blackbird and Eric Claptons’ Tears In Heaven.
“Hands down the most amazing guitarist I’ve ever seen.” Tommy Lee (Motley Crue)
“A monster player” Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson)
“Every single member of the audience fell into reverential silence mesmerised by the man on stage…breathtaking” Qmunicate
“Wonderful playing and singing. The complete package.” David Crosby
“…inspiring” Joe Satriani
“Very few musicians can leave me speechless…Jon Gomm is one of those musicians” Randy Blythe (Lamb of God)

ALCHEMY LIVE

Friday 9th May / 8pm / £18

A group of professional musicians and friends who share a common love of the music of MARK KNOPFLER and DIRE STRAITS. 

Collectively the band have toured worldwide, and shared the stage, with rock legends such as Mike Rutherford, Mick Hucknall, Roger Taylor and many more.

Alchemy Live are all about the music, there’s no dressing up or lookalikes. They recreate the Dire Straits sound and feel accurately with a painstaking attention to detail bringing to life the classic era playing all the hits including Sultans Of Swing, Money For Nothing, Brothers In Arms and, as the name suggests, songs from the multi platinum selling, double live album “Alchemy Live” generally regarded as one of the best live albums ever recorded. The band also revisit other legendary Dire Straits performances such as Live Aid in 1985 and their final tour in 1992 as recorded on the live album “On The Night” recorded at Arena of Nimes, France.

GUY DAVIS

Wednesday 14th May / 8pm / £16

Multi award winning, twice Grammy nominated, American roots singer, songwriter, musician who’s been writing/performing for almost 3 decades. 

He’s toured the world sharing the stage with Dr.John, Bruce Springsteen, Kris Kristofferson, Pete Seeger, Buffy St.Marie Taj Mahal and John Denver to name just a few and opened shows for Joan Armatrading, BB King, James Cotton and Chuck Berry.

His shows are a mix of original songs and covers of Mance Lipscombe, Bob Dylan, Howlin’ Wolf, Pete Seeger, Muddy Waters and many more and his aim is to bring people together with the commonality that we are all people regardless of class, race or personal experience, a lesson he learned from his great friend Pete Seeger.

TROY REDFEARN

Sunday 18th May / 8pm / £15

Critically acclaimed blues/rock guitarist Troy Redfearn combines the rawness of Hound Dog Taylor, the free form approach of Sonny Sharrock, the firebrand playing of Johnny Winter and the technique of Dave Hole, mixed with the ghost of Elmore James. A passionate, intense blues artist, a musical visionary whose talent spans ferocious slide playing and passionate vocals all with an approach that references delta blues roots. His gigs take us on a restless journey that span big musical vistas where tone, feel and grooves are the working tools while the songs range from a whisper to a scream. A powerful, high energy show.

Support from Red Giant, one of the most formidable, emerging blues/rock bands in the UK.

THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK:

The Songs of Paul Simon

Friday 23rd May / 8pm / £12

Gary Stewart is a singer/songwriter from Perthshire who cut his teeth performing on the Leeds music scene for 15 years before moving to York. He sites Paul Simon as his main musical influence and grew up learning and performing the songs of the legendary New York singer/songwriter. This is a rare chance to see him performing his exceptional show where you can expect to hear classic tunes such as The Boxer, Mrs. Robinson, Me and Julio down By The School Yard, Kodachrome, Graceland and more.

As well as performing solo Gary also fronts Greystones regulars the Graceland band.

FIONA BEVAN & ADAM BEATTIE

 Sunday 25th May / 8pm / £16

A special double headline show in support of new releases from each artist.

Multi platinum, award winning, English singer songwriter Fiona writes other worldly melodies on piano and unique guitar tunings. She co wrote the song “Little Things” for One Direction with Ed Sheeran which became number 1 in 13 countries and received a BMI award. She has also written hit songs with Kylie Minogue, Lewis Capaldi, Natalie Imbruglia, Steps, Mika, Shane Filan, Hey Violet and Mathew E. White and toured with Ed Sheeran, Hawksley Workman, Ingrid Michaelson, Gwyneth Herbert and Bill Bailey. Originally from Suffolk Fiona now lives in London where she runs a residency at Servant Jazz Quarters featuring acts such as Sam Lee and Ed Harcourt who remixed her first single, The Machine, in 2014.

A celebrated musician on the London music scene Scottish singer – songwriter Adam Beattie has been playing and performing for over 2 decades and has released 5 albums. His music spans many genres but is all held together by his distinctive voice and narrative lyrics. 
“Mesmeric” Loud and Quiet Magazine
“Master of powerful narratives” 5* RnR
“Uplifting” Mojo