COUNTRY & FOLK MUSIC IN MANCHESTER
COUNTRY & FOLK MUSIC IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Country & Folk Music in Manchester
Tue 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024
Pokey LaFarge
Sunday 24 November 2024
Pokey LaFarge is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, poet and actor living in Los Angeles. Raised on a healthy diet of blues, bluegrass, ragtime, Western swing and old- time country, the Illinois native writes timeless, multi...
Pokey LaFarge
Sunday 24 November 2024
Pokey LaFarge is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, recording artist, poet and actor living in Los Angeles. Raised on a healthy diet of blues, bluegrass, ragtime, Western swing and old- time country, the Illinois native writes timeless, multi...
Skerryvore
Sunday 24 November 2024
With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their 6 studio albums demonstrate the ...
Bellowhead
Monday 25 November 2024
During lockdown in 2020 the 11 members of Bellowhead first re-connected online to remotely record 'New York Girls - At Home'. That led to re-uniting in person for a one-off performance which was streamed to mark the anniversary of Hedonism....
Kezia Gill
Monday 25 November 2024
Derby-based multi-award-winning artist Kezia Gill has the song-writing ability of a country artist, the stage energy of a rock star, and the voice of the blues. With an impressive vocal range, multi instrumental talent and pulling influence...
The Folk Implosion
Monday 25 November 2024
Now Wave presents The Folk Implosion at YES Pink Room on 25th November 2024...
Fairytale of New York
Tuesday 26 - Wednesday 27 November 2024
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights-The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favorite Christmas songs including Driving home fo...
The High Kings
Tuesday 26 November 2024
The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland's Folk Heritage, have spent 15 years at the top of their game, selling out venues around the world to an ever-growing army of loyal fans. Widely regarded as the standard-bearer for their genre, they...
Admiral Fallow
Tuesday 26 November 2024
Admiral Fallow (Louis Abbott, Kevin Brolly, Phil Hague, Sarah Hayes and Joe Rattray) released their much-beloved debut album Boots Met My Face in 2011, its widely acclaimed successor Tree Bursts In Snow the following year, and an extraordin...
Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge / Slash)
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Boston-born and Pacific Northwest-raised vocalist for Alter Bridge and Slash, is also a successful solo artist. A self-confessed "music geek" with an affinity for many different styles and genres, Myles Kennedy (originally Myles Richard Bas...
Eliza Carthy & The Restitution
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Describing herself simply as a "modern English musician", Eliza Carthyis one of the one of the most recognisable faces of the English folk revival and one of the most impressive and engaging performers of her generation. In her illustrious ...
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Wednesday 27 November 2024
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the guis...
Skinny Lister
Thursday 28 November 2024
Regularly cited as one of the best live bands in the biz, London indie punk folk band, "The Skinnies" have been described by The Independent, in a 5 star review, as "a visceral, deafening experience." Following the release of their rave-re...
Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Thursday 28 November 2024
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell." And as GQ ...
Eleanor McEvoy
Thursday 28 November 2024
One of Ireland's foremost songwriters, Eleanor McEvoy's live show is spellbinding. She walks in a single pool of light, the stage set with an electric guitar, an acoustic guitar, violin, piano and a small amp. What follows has been enthral...
Gaz Brookfield
Friday 29 November 2024
Following a two-year hiatus from live touring, the Bristol folk and rock musician returns to the road with his biggest tour to date, in celebration of the release of his 8th studio album, Idiomatic. Joined by the other two-thirds of The Ori...
Last Race Home Single Launch
Friday 29 November 2024
Last Race Home, The Climate Stripes and Lavender Minds Live at Sacred Trinity Church....
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 30 November 2024
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...
Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals) + Bill Ryder-Jones (The Coral)
Sunday 1 December 2024
A special co-headline show from Gruff Rhys, the frontman of Super Furry Animals and the Mercury Prize-nominated electro-pop outfit Neon Neon, together with Bill Ryder-Jones, a seasoned musician who joined The Coral in 1996, playing with the...
The Sheepdogs
Sunday 1 December 2024
Built on the solid, classic rock foundation of three-part harmonies and dual guitar leads, Canada's the Sheepdogs blend Southern boogie rock, groove-based psychedelia, and bluesy barroom swagger into a modern rock & roll revival. Based out ...
Wes Banderson - The Music of Wes Anderson
Tuesday 3 December 2024
Performing a selection of the original score music and deep-cut needle-drops from the films of Wes Anderson. The five-piece ensemble effortlessly switches between instruments as they navigate the soundtracks of Rushmore, The Grand Budapest...
The Dead Tongues
Wednesday 4 December 2024
Across the last 15 years, Ryan Gustafson of The Dead Tongues has emerged as one of modern folk?s most distinct voices. As idiosyncratic and spectral as the songs have sometimes been, Gustafson has always tied his visions and verses to the k...
A Winter Union
Thursday 5 December 2024
Five leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the 5-piece blast through a repertoire of brand new, specially written songs, fre...
Tom Blackwell
Friday 6 December 2024
"Anyone who has seen Tom Blackwell perform in one of the small,forgotten venues across the North of England he has haunted for over a decade will have witnessed a truly sublime singer-songwriterdistilling his blues, folk, soul and gospel in...
Kate Rusby
Saturday 7 December 2024
Often hailed as the 'First Lady of Folk', Kate Rusby celebrates 30 years as a professional musician in 2022 with the release of a brand new album, "30 : Happy Returns" which features a stellar array of guest musicians who have all inspire...
Alabama 3
Saturday 7 December 2024
South London's beloved roots-futurists Alabama 3 are adored the world over for 1997's inaugural smash 'Woke Up This Morning', whose marriage of Howlin' Wolf samples and trip hop beats provided the theme music for long-running HBO series 'Th...
Jacob Collier
Sunday 8 December 2024
The history-making multi-Grammy winning London singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier announces his biggest world tour to date, exploring the limitlessness of orchestral and choral music, taking the audience on a journey through ev...
Lola Young
Sunday 8 December 2024
Croydon singer-songwriter Lola Young was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2021. She was chosen to cover the 1980s hit "Together in Electric Dreams" for the John Lewis Christmas advert. The following year, she placed fourth i...
Restless Road
Sunday 8 December 2024
Nashville Country music trio Restless Road - Zach Beeken, Garrett Nichols and Colton Pack - make up three different but complementary voices, each originally auditioning solo for the third season of The American X Factor before performing a...
Ben Ottewell (Gomez)
Monday 9 December 2024
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Rolling Stone declared, "Gomez's not-so-secret weapon is Ben Ottewell." And as GQ ...
Kishi Bashi
Tuesday 10 December 2024
In a sonic departure from the symphonic folk of his critically lauded 2019 LP Omoiyari -a career-defining body of work born from his intensive meditation on the mass incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II - the Seattle-born...
Del Amitri
Wednesday 11 December 2024
Formed in 1982, Glaswegian semi-acoustic jangly rockers Del Amitri boast a back catalogue of pure pop gems that cover a gamut of rock styles and observations on life's ironies. With six million record sales worldwide, the Dels are best...
The Houghton Weavers
Thursday 12 December 2024
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS have been entertaining folk for 48 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums,...
Dylan John Thomas
Friday 13 December 2024
The Glaswegian indie folk rocker has an incredible story, going from foster care and busking to, appearing on The Voice UK and supporting Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher. Named after Bob Dylan, his influences include Johnny Cash, Bob Dy...
Lindisfarne
Friday 13 December 2024
Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne return with a classic five piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founding member Rod Clements. Lindisfarne emerged from Tyneside in the 1970s and quickly carved out a unique place for ...
The Lancashire Hotpots Big Bash
Saturday 14 December 2024
The fourth annual Big Bash from Bernard and the boys features Showaddywaddy + Black Lace + Chas & Dave tribute act, Rockney Rebels. Strap yourself in for an unbeatable night of music and laughs. The good times are back!...
Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones
Saturday 14 December 2024
As established solo artists, Bryony & Alice are no strangers to the folk scene. Hailing from West Yorkshire, both are long-time purveyors of English folk music, united by a fascination with local folk song collections inspired by the Yorksh...
The Unthanks
Sunday 15 December 2024
Using the traditional folk music of the North East of England as a starting point, the influence of Miles Davis, Steve Reich, Sufjan Stevens, Robert Wyatt, Antony & The Johnsons, King Crimson and Tom Waits, Mercury Music Prize-nominated Th...
Paul Heaton
Monday 16 December 2024
Ivor Novello Award-winning songwriting genius Paul Heaton will be performing songs from throughout his career including classic tracks by The Beautiful South and The Housemartins, with the help of guest singer Rianne Downey. One of the ...
Kameron Marlowe
Monday 16 December 2024
North Carolina country music singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe first shot to fame as a contestant on season 15 of NBC's The Voice. His 2021 single "Giving You Up" was certified Platinum in the USA. ...
Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)
Thursday 19 December 2024
One of Britain's finest songwriters, the phenomenal frontman of UK chart-topping indie stalwarts The Bluetones performs an intimate solo show. Combining his impressive solo material with the bands hits - such as Top 10 singles Slight Retu...
The Sharon Shannon Big Band - A Tribute to Shane MacGowan
Sunday 22 December 2024
The Sharon Shannon Big Band are set to deliver a captivating tribute to the late Shane MacGowan, holding particular significance as Shane previously toured with the Big Band, leaving an indelible mark on their musical journey. The Sharon S...
The Young'uns
Monday 23 December 2024
With heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes and David Eagle (the award-winning stand-up comedian) write and sing folk songs for today. Championing the folk ...
