April 2019
At Heart events we are very excited about our new short season of jazz gigs, which we are putting on with Leeds College of Music (Jazz Course).
Find out moreAt Heart events we are very excited about our new short season of jazz gigs, which we are putting on with Leeds College of Music (Jazz Course).
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The Misophone collective is an assortment of musicians from Leeds and Manchester, borrowing players from both The Daphne Duo and the Klezmer band Kibitz. This band aims to have something to suit every taste, with music ranging from sultry to zesty!
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4th in our series of Jazz Springboard. LCoM students Harry Keeble Quartet + Ophelia
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We supply the mic - you supply the poetry. Put your name down for a 5 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and listen. Readings by a different local published poet each month - this month we are delighted to present James Nash. Everyone welcome. Free (donation appreciated).
Find out moreTuesday Night Live brings you another delightful evening from Jean’s fantastic jazz collective, with jazz standards and some original songs.
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Debut Exhibition by On Edge, a Yorkshire based artist collective. Members of the group are based in Leeds, Wakefield and Ilkley and come to together to draw in the Ilkley Arts studio at Manor House, Ilkley.
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Six Days play acoustic Americana. Waiting for Wednesday are two great friends who combine their very different voices to produce beautiful harmonies backed by acoustic guitar.
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Tuesday Night Live: Singer songwriter and musician, Maria Sandle, is returning to HEART to play a solo set, featuring new songs with a different flavour as well as some old favourites. Well worth a night out to enjoy an entertaining and relaxing evening.
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Poems by Sir Walter Raleigh set to music and performed by Peter Spafford (piano/vocal) and Dave Bowie Jr. (double bass). Support from Ric Neale + Owen Spafford and Louis Campbell
Find out moreMonthly Poetry Open Mic Event with readings by a different local published poet each month - this month we are delighted to present Andy Armitage
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Graham Browning Trio bring you original, piquant songs of yearning and bliss whilst incorporating jazz and americana-inflected folk. Support from Naghma.
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Three very original singer songwriters and performers - Esme Bridie, Henry Bateman and Ric Neale, performing here tonight in the Assembly Bar and Kitchen
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With a focus on contemporary artists, tonight's music comes from the Hannah Hutton Quartet performing a wide range of tunes from original compositions to works from the likes of Kenny Wheeler, Abbey Lincoln, Cecile Mclorin Salvant and Alice Zawadzki.
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Tonight's Tuesday Night Live is Otra - an acoustic folk duo with a mix of original and carefully chosen music from other songwriters.
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Headingley Music Festival's annual music quiz, including the marvellous ‘beat the intro’ and other sound clips of some of the best songs from the last six decades of music. This year, sponsored by the Boulogne Wine Blog, so there will be some wine tasting and great French wine as prizes. Free entry. £1.00 per quiz sheet.
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Tuesday Night Live with Free Range & Friends who over the last twelve years Free Range has carved out a special niche for itself in the Leeds choir world, thanks to their mix of repertoire, original arrangements and compositions by their MD Frances Bernstein, and thought-provoking productions melding song with narrative (Sing Freedom, Courage & Conscience, and Cruel Britannia).
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Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event with readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we are delighted to present Bill Fitzsimons. Everyone welcome. Free (donation appreciated).
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John Brown is a jazz clarinettist, poet and one time staff member at Leeds College of Music. “Odd Socks” is his first collection of comic verse. Accompanied by James Birkett (guitar) he will present a mix of anecdotes, poetry and playing in an all-acoustic setting.
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TNL featuring Harry Orme's People Poems alt-folk solo project and Matthew Sturgess, who performs as 'The Silver Reserve' playing delicate, sparse music on a classical guitar.
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This evening's performance will feature Dolly James vocals, Sam Jackson on bass and Jeff Hewer on guitar.
Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event with readings by a different local published poet each month. This month we are delighted to present Hannah Stone.
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Tuesday Night Live - THE HIGH HOLLERS. Born in a boxcar from the harp and soul of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, the reckless roll of Carl Perkins, the joy of jug band and the heartbreak of Hank, Huddie and Woody. One-part harmonica. One-part guitar, this dusty duo has busked, picked, stomped and wailed for over 10 years, wherever feet tap.
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Evie and Tom are vibrant live performers and you should expect exciting, improvised interplay between vocal and guitar and many a story from these young troubadours.
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We supply the mic – you supply the poetry. Put your name down for a 5 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and listen. Readings by a different local published poet each month - this month we are delighted to present Joe Williams. Everyone welcome. Free (donation appreciated).
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TNL this evening is DA HORA - a latin jazz outfit from Leeds blending the vibrant rhythms of samba and bossa, with the swinging melodies of jazz standards. Olivia Bhattacharjee - vocals, Luke Darlison - electric guitar, Emlyn Vaughan - electric bass and Alex Chadha - drums.
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Scalarama Festival 2019 presents a rare screening of neo-noir thriller Cutter’s Way (1981). After witnessing a corpse being dumped in a back alley in Santa Barbara, Richard Bone (Jeff Bridges), with his veteran friend Alex Cutter (John Heard) and girlfriend Mo (Lisa Eichhorn), become drawn into an investigation of a deeper conspiracy, that threatens to destroy all their lives. BUY TICKETS
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Tuesday Night Live is Ella Playford and her band. Ella is an award-winning acoustic singer songwriter, whose debut EP 'Feel' was released in February of 2019. Ella’s eclectic taste in music ranges from heavy rock and indie to acoustic folk and jazz and are clearly evident in her own work.
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Tuesday Night Live: An evening inspired by North Indian music, featuring: Luke Darlison and Satnam Galsian + Naghma
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We're delighted to be celebrating SCALARAMA 2019 at HEART - so of course tonight's Oxfam quiz will be all about film, including questions on the three being screened here. Maximum 5 in a team, £1 per person. Held in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen.
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ENCORE! is back at Heart. Come and celebrate the onset of autumn with a belle soirée of Gallic passion conjured up through the chansons of the best-loved French poet-singer-songwriters: Brel, Moustaki, Brassens, Piaf, Barbara et al.
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Daisy Wardle is a singer-songwrite based in Leeds who started writing songs at the age of 12, before going on to study at Leeds College of Music. Her music is a fusion of indie pop, folk and soul and takes influence from jazz and traditional folk artists. Isaiah and the Moon.Waves - Moons ago, the waves finally came together to deliver grooves. Funk drums, soulful vocals, indie guitar riffs and lyrical explorations of the heart.
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THE AFTER HOURS Quintet has been thrilling audiences at festivals and fetes across the whole of Europe, with their red-hot jazz styles, since 2012. With a tantalisingly authentic repertoire spanning over a hundred years (1900–2018) the band bring the sounds of the jazz age to life while re-imagining modern material to sound – as swinging as any Speakeasy!
Find out morePut your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and be entertained. Readings by a local published poet each month. This month we are delighted to present Terry Simpson. Open mic list opens at 6.45pm Everyone welcome.
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Recently described by Spill Magazine as 'perhaps the greatest undiscovered talent today', Henry Bateman’s music falls somewhere between the worlds of ambient, progressive rock and folk musics. Henry’s 6-piece band have performed headline shows and high-profile support slots around the UK.
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Jazz jam session with Jazz-at-Heart in Assembly Bar + Kitchen every third Monday of the month. Great house band – supportive atmosphere for learners.
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A welcome return of Jean and her fantastic musicians! Jazz standards, some original songs, and a sprinkling of poetry! Will be lovely to see you!
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Four superb songwriters in stunning four-part harmony. Tom Bliss, Phil Cockerham, Patrick Hogan, Den Miller
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PEOPLE POEMS is the alt-folk solo project of Leeds-based musician/songwriter Harry Orme and Matthew Sturgess performs as ‘THE SILVER RESERVE both performers bring you some wonderful folk/indie based music.
Find out morePut your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and be entertained. Readings by a local published poet each month. This month we are delighted to welcome Becky Cherriman. Open mic list opens at 6.45pm. Everyone welcome.
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CJ Smith has been writing, performing and recording great blues-inspired music for nearly 40 years. His songs, tender, gritty and warm demand comparison with Van Morrison, John Martyn and James Taylor. The CJ Smith Band features some of the best musicians Yorkshire has produced…
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Dylan Bible (Guitar) & Amanda Fardy (Vocals) an acclaimed County Waterford based duo making a welcome return to Leeds by popular demand.
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Manouche à Trois bring all the swing the 1920's can muster into the 21st century. With a set list that pulls on legends from Django Reinhardt to Duke Ellington they artfully cross authentic Manouche gypsy jazz style with lively vocal and sax driven numbers.
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An evening of traditional Irish Music and Song with special guests Sabrina Piggott and The Becky Taylor Ensemble.
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The Pint Sized Big Band is a 6-piece jazz ensemble set up by students and graduated of Leeds College of music to create a classic big band experience within a smaller setting. By utilizing specially arranged music, the band is able to perform the best big band and jazz hits from every era; from the Roaring 20s, to the Wartime music of the 40s, the Rat Pack 60s right through to some modern day classics.
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Skinner & T'witch are an original, contemporary folk acoustic duo, performing folk, flamenco, and theatre-style songs.
Find out morePut your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and be entertained. Readings by a local published poet each month. This month we are delighted to present Patrick Lodge. Open mic list opens at 6.45pm. Everyone welcome.
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Presenting songs of melancholy, dark humour and gentle defiance, Sentimentalists stand for lyricism, lovely music, and character
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Tuesday Night Live - Late Licence! Drummers, singers, more details to follow. Watch this space!
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. Please check here for updated information.
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Jon's dark full sound of his original alternative music is inspired by various artists, including John Martyn and the Allman Brothers, and has a strong focus on guitar work as well as vocals.
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If acoustic music floats your boat, come along and bring your mates! Join us for our regular Acoustic Night in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen – all players and singers are very welcome.
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TNL: The HANNAH HUTTON QUARTET will be bringing you a selection of lesser known swinging standards from the likes of Bill Evans, Sarah Vaughan and Jon Hendricks alongside contemporary arrangements of music from Marvin Gaye, Cecile Mclorin Salvant, Jazzmeia Horn and John Lennon.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Rachel Laven recently packed her Texas life into storage and moved to the UK, making a new home in Leeds. This New Folk Award winning songwriter, performs a fabulous blend of Texas Folk and Americana music.
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ROCKSALT ACOUSTIC provide an eclectic range of well known classic songs & a few originals in all sorts of styles including R&B, Rock, Rock n Roll, Blues, jazz and Americana with 3 voice harmonies, acoustic guitar & bass/double bass
Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event We supply the mic – you supply the poetry Put your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and be entertained. Readings by a local published poet each month and this month we are delighted to present TAHIRA REHMAN, whose poetry has been published in the US by Our Verse Magazine, Soul-Lit, locally by Make Our Rights Reality Campaign and is the author of Mirages to Reality published in April 2019. Open mic list opens at 6.45pm. Everyone welcome.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Popular local singer, songwriter and musician, Maria Sandle returns again to TNL with her entertaining and thoughtful mix of new songs and old favourites. She will be appearing with stepdaughter, Rowan Sandle, lead singer and song writer with Leeds /Wakefield band Crake.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: LONAN - a new Yorkshire-based folk trio who perform a mixture of traditional and original material. Bringing together the varied musical backgrounds of Robin Timmis (guitar, fiddle, vocals), Katy Ryder (flute, whistles, vocals) and Evan Davies (mandolin, vocals), they explore a mutual love of folk and traditional music, particularly that of the British Isles.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Roisin Ban are a celtic folk trio playing music from the Ireland & Britain, with a mix of songs & tunes.
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Hailing from the melancholic eastern fjords and the seldom seen north of Iceland, the gruff, yet gentle Troubadour Svavar Knútur summons his inner demons and outer storms to reflect upon the existential crises and frolicking joys of modern day rustic fjord dwelling men.
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Tuesday Night Live: LAUREL CANYON UNION, formed in the summer of 2015, this union of fully professional, experienced musicians take their inspiration from the late 60’s / early 70’s American West Coast singer - songwriter era, playing well known songs from artists such as Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Eagles, The Byrds, Poco and James Taylor etc.
Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event We supply the mic – you supply the poetry Put your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and be entertained. Readings by a local published poet each month. This month we are delighted to welcome Doug Sandle. Open mic list opens at 6.45pm. Everyone welcome.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Rachel Laven and Grave Pettis Rachel, from originally from Texas has made her home in Leeds - performs a blend of Texas Folk and Americana music and on this occasion her friend Grace Pettis also from Texas will be joining her.
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The Silver Reserve - “Dry humour and anecdotes of awkwardness and heartbreak help create an intimate, playing-in-your-front-room feel. Quietly spellbinding.” – Soundblab
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The Colour of the Soul - Expressive Music and Dance from Around the World
Find out moreIf acoustic music floats your boat, come along and bring your mates! Join us for our regular Acoustic Night in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen – all players and singers are very welcome.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Jon Budworth is a singer/songwriter with a repertoire including original and traditional songs, instrumentals and covers of music by the likes of John Renbourn, Nic Jones and Richard Thompson. Originally from Lancashire but now very much an honorary Yorkshireman living in the bustling market town of Otley. This event has unfortunately been cancelled.
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Tuesday Night Live: GAELFORCE are a well established Celtic folk rock band based in Yorkshire, playing traditional & self composed songs along with some rocked up jigs n reels. The 4 members of the band have a huge background of experience with ex members of The Mike Harding Band, Duncan McFarlane Band, Shane McGowan Band and more. During 2020 they are performing at Folk on the Farm, Anglesey & Fleetwood Folk & Blues Festival.
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Celia Bryce has been a stalwart of the Tyneside music scene for years with a background steeped in traditional, Irish & country music with a tinge of the blues.
Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event. We supply the mic – you supply the poetry. Put your name down for a 4 minute slot (first come, first served) or just come along and be entertained. Readings by a local published poet each month. This month were delighted to welcome Howard Benn. Open mic list opens at 6.45pm. Everyone welcome. Entrance – pay what you feel
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: THE JEAN WATSON COLLECTIVE "A warm welcome to another evening with these fantastic musicians! Enjoy some of Jean’s favourite jazz standards and original songs. Do join us - will be lovely to see you!"
Find out moreDue to repeated requests - mainly by the quiz master - the HEART quiz will be going ahead on Wednesday 15th April at 8pm via Zoom. All your favourites will still be there, picture rounds, joker round and The Wall! (As long as Mike can sort the technology out!) You don't have to register in advance just click on this calendar entry for log in details or email centremanager@heartcentre.org.uk
Find out moreIf acoustic music floats your boat, come along and bring your mates! Join us for our regular Acoustic Night in the Assembly Bar + Kitchen – all players and singers are very welcome.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. Des Hurley and Friends
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The High Hollers are an unfiltered taste of life off the beaten track.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. Henry Bateman’s music falls somewhere between the worlds of ambient, progressive rock and folk musics; somewhere between Peter Gabriel, Neil Finn and James Taylor, with a virtuoso acoustic guitar style reminiscent of the likes of Nick Drake and Michael Hedges.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. Four-piece Americana, Folk and Bluegrass band
Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event via Zoom. See main entry for sign up link and further details
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live event please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live events please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live events please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
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SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event - our second Soundbites on Zoom. The guest poet this month is Siobhan MacMahon. If you would like to read or be part of the audience - please see main entry for details and link to signing up.
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live events please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live events please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
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The monthly HEART Quiz returns online via Zoom for a third month, with all the usual tricky questions and picture rounds bound together by the tenuous link For log-in details and password please email centremanager@heartcentre.org.uk
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live events please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
Find out moreTUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. While we are unable to put on live events please take a look at our Facebook page for the latest video performance from one of the bands who have previously appeared at HEART
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. Please check here for updated information.
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SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event. Our guest poet this month is Howard Benn. If you would like to read or be part of the audience - please see main entry for details and link to signing up.
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Find out moreWe are going to partly host this month's Quiz from the Courtyard. Don’t worry, it will still be on Zoom for those who can’t get here in person. To ensure social distancing is maintained we are limiting the amount of people who can attend in person to 20 and this needs to be booked in advance. Please see main entry for further details - thanks.
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: In collaboration with Irish Arts Foundation - Des Hurley & Friends. PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT and, due to Coronavirus restrictions, we will be unable to accommodate anyone without a ticket. Those who have tickets, in case it gets a bit chilly bring some warm clothing.
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Hazjak were formed in 2018 bringing together Steve Chapman Smith a respected singer songwriter and performer who has released three solo albums over the last 6 years and Lynne O’Malley one third of the highly acclaimed a capella trio Yan Tan Tether and frequent singer with Henry Priestman. BUY TICKETS
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SOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event via Zoom - this month's guest poet is Linda Marshall. Please see main entry for Zoom session details - thanks.
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'Manouche à Trois bring all the swing the 1920's can muster into the 21st century. BUY TICKETS
Find out moreSOUNDBITES – Monthly Poetry Open Mic Event on Zoom. This month's guest poet is Matthew Hedley Stoppard
Find out moreA festive Halloween event to be held in the Assembly Bar and Kitchen Menu will be listed shortly. BUY TICKETS
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TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE: Supporting local talent. Please check here for updated information.
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