TRYCKSTER, £9.00/£5.00
Saturday, September 04, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Tryckster, local heroes of the Celtic rock scene, first performed at Kirkgate in 1998. Now re-formed, they’re back for a night of up-tempo rhythms, scorching instrumentals, and downright high energy.
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MALINKY, £10.00/£5.00
Friday, September 17, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Malinky is one of Scotland's top young bands with a track record over some ten years of great music which is second to none. Equally strong in both the song and instrumental 'departments', Steve Byrne and Fiona Hunter, are both excellent singers and great interpreters of the 'big songs', aka 'The Muckle Sangs' ; while with Dave Wood on bouzouki and guitar and Mike Vass on fiddle, they include two of the best young instrumentalists, along with Fiona also playing cello, and Steve on bouzouki, cittern, and guitar as well.
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HEIDI TALBOT, BOO HEWARDINE, JOHN McCUSKER (Big Gig), £15.00/£5.00
Friday, September 24, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Heidi Talbot, lead singer with the Irish-American supergroup Cherish the Ladies,
joins forces with celebrated fiddler John McCusker (Parcel O’Rogues , Battlefield Band) and Boo Hewerdine, a prolific singer songwriter whose songs have been recorded by the likes of Eddi Reader, Clive Gregson and Christine Collister.
Heidi’s new album 'The Last Star', produced by John McCusker and features Ian Carr, Ewen Vernal, Kris Drever, Roy Dodds, Eddi Reader, Andy Cutting, Phil Cunningham and more.
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GENTICORUM (Canada), £12.50/£5.00
Saturday, October 02, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Canada’s “Best Folk Ensemble” Genticorum are fast becoming one of the most sought-after proponents of Quebecois musical culture, firmly rooted in the soil of their native land. The energetic and original traditional 'power trio' also incorporates the dynamism of today’s North American and European folk cultures in their music. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp, bass, foot percussion with strong vocal harmonies, they produce a brilliant tapestry which gives them their distinctive sound. Since their debut in 2000, Genticorum has forged a solid place for itself on the folk festival circuit, playing concerts and dances throughout Canada, the US, the UK and Australia.
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ACHANAK, £12.50/£5.00
Saturday, October 09, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| TAfter a wildly successful first appearance in 2008, (West Cumbria’s first ever Bhangra night !) the Boys from Birmingham are back with another brilliant party night. Specialising in 'New Wave Bhangra' which is a fusion of traditional vocals and energetic western dance rhythms, their music is infectious and instantly danceable. A standing (dancing !) gig – very limited seating.
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MIKE McGOLDRICK and friends, £15.00/£5.00
Friday, October 15, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time, Mike will take to the road in October for the first time since the release of his album ‘Aurora’ , which has been described as ‘A modern day folk classic’ (Maverick). Drawing influences from a life and world beyond his Manchunian roots, the album is a collection of tunes and songs, the majority of which are self penned, with some more traditional material mixed in.
His live performances are truly special, allowing audiences to enjoy the sheer energy as well as subtlety of his music. Tonight Mike will appear with friends, Colin Farell (fiddle) and Tony Byrne (guitar).
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WATERS EDGE, £8.00/£6.00
Saturday, October 16, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
Keswick-based band Waters Edge return to the Kirkgate after sell-out gigs in 2008 and 2009. The band play well-crafted, melodic songs with a dynamic edge and have released 3 CDs: “Waters Edge”.”Lifeline” and this year’s “Natural Neon”. An evening of quality original Cumbrian Music.
A Waters Edge promotion
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MIKE LOVELL ALL STARS with Rosie Harrison, £8.00/£5.00
Sunday, October 31, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| A welcome return for this stylish, crowd-pleasing band playing 1930’s Chicago-style dance music and hot Dixieland Jazz. Led by Mike Lovell (tb) with Rosie on vocals and clarinet.
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YOUNG CUMBRIA YOUTH BAND NIGHT, £1.00/£1.00
Saturday, November 06, 2010
, show starts 19:00 |
| from Young Cumbria , tel 07521 500771
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KIT HOLMES (with Allan Greenwood, guitar), £10.00/£8.00
Sunday, November 07, 2010
, show starts 19:30 |
Enjoy an uplifting evening of gorgeous guitar, poignant lyrics and feisty fiddle playing, all with Kit’s incredible sense of fun!
The Observer described her music as, ‘Macy Gray meets Nick Drake,’ and both Bob Harris and Andy Kershaw have featured her on their BBC shows. Kit’s trademark sultry vocals and virtuoso guitar playing have wowed audiences across the UK through extensive touring with the guitar hero, John Etheridge. Kit’s recent concerts include: the Anne Frank Awards at the BBC, a master-class at Paul McCartney’s LIPA, the Honorary Doctoral Ceremony for Bill Bryson and Andy Kershaw and a headline show at the International Guitar Festival of Great Britain.
An SPM promotion
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Big Gig
MARTIN SIMPSON TRIO
With Andy Cutting (accordion) and Andy Seward (bass), £15.00/£5.00
Friday, November 12, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. His fruitful collaboration with Andy Cutting began here at the Kirkgate Centre on a “Nu Routes” tour in 2006. That show was a sell-out- so book early for this one!
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HARALD HAUGAARD TRIO with Helene Blum, £10.00/£5.00
Friday, November 19, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
Described by fRoots magazine as “one of the three best fiddlers in the world”, Denmark’s Harald Haugaard is a virtuoso performer equally art home in classical and folk worlds.
Harald’s style as fiddler is playful, light and elegant but also dramatic, melancholic and sometimes diabolic. He is a truly engaging and charismatic performer of wonderful music that is full of life. Playing with him in the trio are Rasmus Zeeberg: guitars & Sune Rahbek: percussion; Harald’s wife, Helene Blum, with her exquisite, pure soprano voice, joins them for some songs.
In association with Arts Out West
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CHRIS NEWMAN AND MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH, £10.00/£5.00
Friday, November 26, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| The celebrated virtuoso partnership of England’s premier flat-picking guitarist, Chris Newman, and the “the greatest Celtic Harper of our Age”, Maire ni Chathasaigh. It’s more than 10 years since Chris and Maire last played the Kirkgate, but in the meantime they’ve built up a strong following on the rural touring scheme. Their blinding technique, sizzling Irish reels and hot jazz improvisation
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THE MUSIC MASTERS BIG BAND, £8.00/£5.00
Sunday, November 28, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| Cumbrian Big Band, compered by the irrepressible Billy Bowman. Get “in the mood” to the sounds of Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Basie, Ted Heath etc. Book early.
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YOUNG CUMBRIA YOUTH BAND NIGHT, £1.00/£1.00
Friday, December 10, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| from Young Cumbria , tel 07521 500771
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BRIGHT MORNING STAR, £12.50/£5.00
Sunday, December 19, 2010
, show starts 20:00 |
| A Special Festive concert with three of British folk music’s brightest stars:
Bella Hardy (vocals, fiddle – BBC Young Folk Award nominee three times); Anna Massie , fiddle & guitar (BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year, - Blazing Fiddles); Chris Sherburn (concertina – Last Night’s Fun).
The Bright Morning Star tour features a repertoire of seasonal treats, from Bella’s local Castleton carols 'Down In Yon Forest' and 'All in the Morning', to well known favourites 'O, Come All Ye Faithfull', 'The Coventry Carol' and 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!’
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COOPE BOYES AND SIMPSON, £12.50/£5.00
Sunday, January 23, 2011
, show starts 20:00 |
| Described as “The radical sound of English acappella roots”, the trio present traditional songs reworked so they shine ,and strong, original songs (often on contemporary social and environmental concerns) with memorable tunes, soaring harmonies and words that strike a chord. Polemical reports of injustice and inequality are woven into tales of everyday lives, told in plain words and distinctive close harmonies.
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