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"The Better Together Tour" with Katy Hurt & Two Ways Home

"The only thing better than doing what you love is doing it with your friends...and we really love hitting the road and playing some shows!" UK Country/Americana standouts Two Ways Home and Katy Hurt are joining forces this Autumn and are proud to present "The Better Together Tour." Hitting the road across the UK this October and November, the "Better Together" tour throws the traditional headline format out of the window. Instead of a standard back-to-back lineup, expect a fully collaborative experience from start to finish. Fans will get the best of both worlds: high-energy full-band performances, intimate acoustic moments and the exclusive live debut of brand-new music. Fans of the harmony drenched magic of Fleetwood Mac and the roots/rock storytelling of Sheryl Crow will find themselves your tickets now! Katy Hurt Katy Hurt is a trailblazing artist whose blend of Country, Rock and Americana has earned her chart-topping singles, international tours and praise from critics and fans alike. With a voice that can move from delicate to defiant in a heartbeat and a knack for vivid storytelling, her debut album "Gimme A Break”, produced by Juno Award-winner Murray Pulver (Doc Walker, The Bros. Landreth) and released May 23rd 2025, has cemented her place as one of the most vital voices in UK country. Born in London and raised in the US, Katy was inspired by icons like Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, The Eagles and Patsy Cline.

Fri 30 Oct20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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An Dannsa Dub

Future Dub from Ancient Scotland Formed in 2020, An Dannsa Dub (led by Tom Spirals and Euan McLaughlin) have been making waves. Twice nominated for Live Act of the Year at the Scots Trad Awards as well as the '23 SAMAs, the band has garnered critical acclaim for their ability to seamlessly blend the mystical sounds of Gaelic song and traditional Scottish instruments with the pulsating rhythms and deep basslines of digital dub. An Dannsa Dub have electrified crowds across the UK festival circuit and beyond, including Glastonbury Festival, Celtic Connections, Dubcamp (France), and Goa Sunsplash (India). Their distinctive sound, fuelled by top-tier musicians, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Following the success of their self-titled EP ('21), which received airplay on BBC from Don Letts, Craig Charles, Tom Robinson and more, their debut album ‘Air An Turas’ ('23) further solidified their global presence. The album’s unique collaborations with artists like Cian Finn and Lana Pheutan earned critical acclaim, rave reviews, plays across the BBC and led to extensive tour dates. 2025’s ‘Through The Storm’ marks a major evolution for An Dannsa Dub, boasting stellar coproduction from the don, GAUDI and mixed by dubmaster Paolo Baldini Dubfiles, along with an array of exciting guest features, including Junior Dread, Lewis McLaughlin, Josie Duncan, Horseman, corto.alto and Rachel Newton.

Thu 5 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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This Flight Tonight - A Tribute to Joni Mitchell (Full Band)

SEATED CABARET Return show following sell-out performances An intimate acoustic Tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi', 'A Case Of You', and many more.. Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists of the modern age, rising to stardom in the late 1960's, Her music and songwriting is the jewel in the crown of the Woodstock generation. Bursting onto the scene with a sound entirely her own, Joni earned the respect of her musical peers and the love of her audiences Worldwide. Joni would go on to mine the depths of her emotive landscape and push the boundaries of songcraft and artistry for over five decades. Mitchell's albums and songs are widely recognised as masterpieces, standards that would become the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans throughout the world and continue to draw and inspire new generations of fans. Zervas & Pepper are Welsh Singer/Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper that have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally.

Fri 6 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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John Hackett Band with special guest Heather Findlay

The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John’s pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher’s lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70’s; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Please Don’t Touch and Spectral Mornings alongside his own solo albums Checking Out Of London, Another Life and The Piper Plays His Tune 2025 saw the release of their acclaimed second album, Red Institution and a tour taking the band from Glasgow to Penzance, Colchester to Oswestry; thrilling audiences with brand new tracks alongside classic Hackett material from the heyday of progressive rock. The 2026 tour is equally extensive, concluding with a run of dates in Belgium, Germany and The Netherlands. The band is delighted to be sharing the stage with such diverse and imaginative talents as Heather Findlay, Olga Dikajee, Dorie Jackson and EBB. Heather Findlay Known for her magical, evocative voice and an ability to interpret and inhabit a range of styles with a mix of power and feeling, Heather Findlay is one of the finest vocalists working in music today.

Sat 7 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Ruth Trimble (solo)

Northern Ireland's singer songwriter Ruth Trimble is doing her first UK tour since 2018 to promote her latest album 'Peace Of Mind'. She has toured the UK many times as a multi instrumentalist with artists such as Olivia Newton John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Judie Tzuke, but rarely tours her own music. Don't miss this opportunity to hear her songs and stories live. "This album is a gem. It so beautifully reflects the lovely person Ruth is - funny, deep and caring." Bob Harris BBCRadio2, on 'Peace Of Mind' https://www.ruthtrimble.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ruthtrimblemusic

Thu 12 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Flats & Sharps

Flats & Sharps are back with a powerful new chapter. Relaunching with an expanded line-up, the Cornish bluegrass outfit deliver music that’s punchy, precise and impossible to ignore. Born on the coast and raised on the road, they’ve built a reputation for lightning-fast picking, pristine vocal harmonies and an electrifying live show. With deep roots in Cornwall and fans across the globe. Flats & Sharps are driving their sound into an exciting new era. Flats & Sharps are a five-piece British bluegrass band originally from the deep southwest….. Cornwall. They’ve been thrilling audiences with tasteful musicianship, powerful harmonies and high energy for over a decade. From their humble beginnings busking on the rainy streets of Penzance as teenagers to playing sell out shows across the globe and incredible venues such as The Royal Albert Hall. The boys have played hundreds of major festivals across the UK, Europe, Australia and the U.S., they’ve built a reputation as one of the UK’s standout acts. Known for their mix of traditional bluegrass roots and fresh original songwriting, their live shows are a blend of virtuosity, humour, and raw passion that leave crowds smiling and wanting more. Looking ahead, Flats & Sharps are embarking on their most ambitious chapter yet.

Fri 13 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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New Amen Corner - Bringing on Back The 60's

New Amen Corner with their touring show Bringing On Back The 60's The show is a fast moving ride through the era, which bought us the mini car, the mini skirt & exceptional music. The authentic sound of the 60s with New Amen Corner. It's a show with that real feel good factor. New Amen Corner are currently one of the most popular sixties bands on the scene with multiple UK & European tours under their belts and have backed and toured with many sixties legends such as Peter Noone, Chip Hawkes, Cliff Bennett, Chris Farlowe and from across the pond American Legends Brian Hyland & Chris Montez. www.Glenleon.com https://facebook.com/thenewamencorner

Fri 20 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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'Let us take you to Paris' performed by Fifi La Mer & Oliver Wilby

'Let us take you to Paris' offers an immersive experience of French music, featuring iconic works from artists like Edith Piaf, Charles Trenet, Django Reinhardt, Sydney Bechet and Serge Gainsbourg. The show is guided by Parisian-born Fifi La Mer, who sings and plays accordion, and Oliver Wilby, who performs on clarinet, tenor saxophone and accordion. Together they bring a unique blend of French musical history, covering a century of Parisian tunes, while sharing captivating tales of romance, mystery, and heartache associated with the City of Lights. Fifi and Oliver have gained recognition through sold-out shows at venues like Ronnie Scott's and various theatres across the country. Oliver has also performed with prestigious ensembles such as the Pasadena Roof Orchestra, Ray Gelato and BBC Big Band. Their engaging performance has been featured in the NatWest advertising campaign. Audience testimonials praise the show for its captivating music, entertaining storytelling, and the charming, talented duo's ability to create an exiting and enjoyable atmosphere. The performance promises a charismatic, authentic taste of Paris through its distinctive musical arrangements and rich historical context.

Thu 26 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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The Roy Orbison Songbook

Get ready to experience the magic of Roy Orbison like never before! The Roy Orbison songbook is a must see for fans of the iconic musician, as well as anyone who appreciates great music and stunning live performances. Featuring the talented vocal talents of Oliver Harris, and backed by a talented band of musicians, this tribute show captures the essence of Roy Orbison's timeless classics with incredible attention to detail. From "Oh, Pretty Woman" to "Only the Lonely" and everything in between, the Roy Orbison Tribute Experience will transport you back in time to the golden age of rock and roll. You'll be swept away by the powerful vocals, the dazzling instrumentation, and the sheer energy of the performance. Whether you're a die-hard Roy Orbison fan or simply looking for a night of incredible live music, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Sat 28 Nov20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Martin Harley

Martin Harley, hailed as a “slide guitar master” (Roots Magazine), blends Americana, Blues, and Folk. For three decades, he’s captivated audiences and recorded acclaimed albums in Texas, Nashville, and Wales, earning praise as one of the UK’s top roots musicians. His sold-out shows at venues like London’s Union Chapel and appearances at Glastonbury and the Royal Albert Hall highlight his dynamic stage presence. His music has featured on TV shows like The Vampire Diaries and Banshee and in live segments on PBS’s Music City Roots. Harley has collaborated with icons like Jerry Douglas and Grammy winner Derek Mixon, and his album Static in the Wires reached #2 on the iTunes Blues charts. His latest release, Morning Sun, produced by Nigel Stonier, showcases his finest songwriting to date, with inventive contributions from Michael Blair, Mark Lewis, and Chris (CJ) Hillman. Harley’s heartfelt music continues to push boundaries in contemporary roots. Harley is the master of the bottleneck slide guitar, ***** Black Deer festival Harley has it all – voice, guitar artistry and the songs. Total Music Quite simply a great live act. Time Out London No doubt that he is a slide guitar master. He is the business. Roots Magazine One of the UK's finest contemporary roots musicians. Guitarist Magazine www.martinharley.com www.facebook.com/martinharleymusic https://x.com/martinharley www.instagram.com/martinharleymusic/ https://soundcloud.com/martinharley

Thu 3 Dec20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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'Your Song' celebrating the music of Elton John & Billy Joel

They’re back!! Following a sold-out show in January, John Reilly and Lewis Nitikman are bringing their ‘Your Song’ show back to Chapel Arts Centre but this time with a special Christmas twist!! In addition to some of the timeless songs of Elton John and Billy Joel, they will also include one or two of their own compositions and also some classic Christmas covers!! ‘Your Song’ is a 100% live concert celebrating the songs of Sir Elton John, performed by singer-songwriter John Reilly and pianist and composer Lewis Nitikman. This is not a tribute, so no dressing up, no miming and no backing tracks. Just two consummate Professionals celebrating amazing, timeless songs, performed from the heart with passion and musical excellence. “Your Song” have recently performed at Sheffield City Hall, Pizza Express The Pheasantry Kings Road Chelsea, The Goods Shed, Tetbury, Crazy Coqs, Picadilly London, Alexander’s Chester, Acapela Studios, Cardiff, Alnwick Playhouse, The Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and many more, all ending with standing ovations. “A brilliant night of outstanding musicianship. The sound that “Your Song” create is amazing. The audience were mesmerised.” Paul James, Programme Director – Acapela Studio “It was a WOW of a show. A '5' star performance - the beautiful voice of John Reilly plus the wonderful keyboards/piano of Lewis Nitikman.” Warren Walters, Pizza Express, The Pheasantry, Kings Road Chelsea https://www.johnreilly.uk/your-song

Sat 5 Dec20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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The Hi-Stakes

The Hi-Stakes was founded in Amsterdam in 2018 by Sam Ghezzi, a multi-instrumentalist, singer and bandleader of multiple bands touring internationally. In 2024, the band visited Mexico and Brazil, presenting their debut album The Hi-Stakes. In Europe, the band has performed at renowned festivals such as North Sea Jazz Festival and Jamboree Festival, as well as numerous venues and festivals across the continent. Recently, The Hi-Stakes recorded their third album, This Is Boogaloo. The Hi-Stakes is a hyperactive hyped hip Rhythm ‘n’ Blues band based in Amsterdam. Original tunes, with lyrics full of irony and passion, played authentically from a vast range of popular genres of the time, be it a Blue Note Records’ boogaloo or an explosive old school rhythm ‘n blues number; in other words, their repertoire (entirely original) covers anything in between the jazz and the blues worlds. “Sam’s concerts employ the full toolbox of the true performer: costume, theater, drama, exuberance and pathos are all put to work.” - Matt Munisteri "WHERE STYLE MEETS SOUND" – A BAND THAT MATCHES THEIR VINTAGE SOUND WITH A PERFECTLY TAILORED VISUAL IDENTITY - IL DOLOMIT www.samghezzi.com/the-hi-stakes/ https://www.facebook.com/thehistakes https://www.youtube.com/@samghezzi Spotify

Thu 10 Dec20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Oye Santana

CABARET SEATED Based around the exciting dance rhythms of Santana’s Latin music, OYE SANTANA is no ordinary tribute to Carlos Santana’s music. More a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musicianship and hit songs, faithfully re-creating the music of Santana. They bring a powerful and melodic drive to Santana’s Latin rock style, which they play with power, passion and perfection ensuring a fantastic high energy, engaging and fun event. Oye Santana play all the hits including the Grammy award-winning Smooth plus Maria Maria, She’s Not There, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti, Oye Como Va, Jingo and Corazon Espinado. The six-piece band line up consists of a superb “Carlos Santana” who looks and sounds identical to the great man himself. Top-notch Spanish and English speaking vocalists compliment them. The music of Carlos Santana is a mixture of Samba, Smooth Latin ballads, Bossa Novas and Latin style rock and Oye Santana's blend of electric and Spanish guitar songs blend perfectly with the authentic percussion section and virtuoso keyboards. The exuberance of the performance itself is what wins the hearts (and the dancing feet) of audiences from Salsa evenings to sold-out theatres; from intimate parties to thronging festivals; from the UK to events all over Europe. Above all, it’s the audience reaction that tells you that Oye Santana is special.

Sat 12 Dec20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Mississippi MacDonald (Band)

3x UK Blues Award Winner #1 recording artist, radio presenter, Take Me To The River All Star Oli "Mississippi" MacDonald (Mac) is a Soul-Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist from London, England. In 2024, he won 2 UK Blues Federation Awards – Traditional Blues Artist Of The Year and Acoustic Blues Act Of The Year. In 2025, he won the Best Acoustic Act for the second time. Since his signing to APM Records in 2021, he has appeared on BBC Radio 2's Blues Show with Cerys Matthews, showcased on Beale Street and appeared on the legendary King Biscuit Time (Helena AK). He has recorded with established US artists Vaneese Thomas (Rufus Thomas), Benny Turner (Freddie King, Mighty Joe Young), and the Reverend Shawn Amos. Most recently, he has recorded with Hi Rhythm (Al Green, Ann Peebles, Otis Clay) in Memphis at Royal Studios, with 2x Grammy Award winning producer Boo Mitchell with albums to be released in 2026. His second APM album "Heavy State Loving Blues" charted for multiple weeks at the top of the RMR Global Blues Report, second only to Buddy Guy, was in the Living Blues (US) top 25 charts for January and February '23 and received major international airplay, including Sirius XM BB King's Bluesville in the US.

Fri 26 Feb20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Tommy Ashby

Prolific Scottish songsmith Tommy Ashby has spent his career refining a natural talent for capturing the innate beauty of everyday moments in a dulcet combination of ethereal sonics and hushed vocals. His fascination with the human relationship to sound saw him complete a PhD in Psychoacoustics, knowledge of which Tommy deftly utilises throughout his songcraft to illuminate the beautiful minutia of life, nature, and relationships. Tommy’s works have amassed over 30 million streams across Spotify and seen him tour with the likes of Skinny Living, Banners, Tom Speight, Turin Brakes, Luke Sital-Singh, Jamie Lawson, and Nina Nesbitt as well as receiving continued support across Spotify Editorial mood playlists, and a multitude of synchs at mainstream media including Grey’s Anatomy, Atypical (Netflix), Love Island, The Innocents (Netflix), Found (NBC) and across various placements on advertising and film. https://www.tommyashby.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TommyAshbyMusic https://www.instagram.com/tommyashbymusic/ open.spotify.com/artist/7y1RS42LqlRYnpONXTjN3t?si=nZVPX5H0QF2WHIY61YJ5Jg https://www.facebook.com/tommyashbymusic/ Photo credit Andy Little

Wed 3 Mar20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Roxy Magic - Celebrating The Music of Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music

THIS EVENT IS SEATED CABARET Roxy Magic are the UK's best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry. “Wow!” - Bryan Ferry Formed in 2004, ROXY MAGIC lovingly recreate four decades of incredible music: from art school retro-futurism, to classic standards via sophisticated, adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening and with a great combination of high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in Kevin Hackett. ROXY MAGIC will never fail to impress. "Awesome" - Otis Ferry "It took a long time for there to be a Roxy tribute band; there is one now and it's very good." - Roxy Music's Andy Mackay (Ken Bruce Show BBC Radio 2) "There's only one Bryan Ferry, but if there were two, the other one would be Kevin Hackett... absolutely brilliant band!" - Chris Evans (TV/Radio personality) www.roxymagic.co.uk www.facebook.com/roxymagicband

Sat 6 Mar20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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Pop-Up Bowie

Seated Cabaret Paul Anthony was voted the UK’s No.1 David Bowie Tribute Act at the National Tribute Awards 2016. His act has amazed and entertained audiences throughout the nation. With a full band Paul will perform two hours of Bowie’s biggest hits taking the audience on a musical journey, experiencing the masterpieces that made the late, great David Bowie the immortal legend he is today. ‘Pop-Up Bowie’ aims to inspire, uplift and celebrate the life of a true artistic genius. Experience the magic of Bowie’s music live with thrilling artistry, a theatrical performance that honours the revolutionary icon himself in the most respectful of ways. http://www.popupbowie.co.uk/

Fri 16 Apr20:00Chapel Arts Centre

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