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Scott Matthews, singer song writer born in Wolverhampton released his debut album “Passing Stranger” on the San Remo label, through Island Records to widespread acclaim in Oct 2006.
His three singles to date “Elusive”, ”Dream Song” and “Passing Stranger” have been playlisted on Radio 1, Radio 2 and XFM.
His celebrated performance on Later With Jools Holland, had Damon Albarn and Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol among countless others, singing his praises.
In 2007, Scott won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and
Lyrically.
“The most promising home-grown singer songwriter to emerge in years” Q magazine
‘He’s fantastic…an absolute genius’…………..…Janice Long, BBC Radio 2
Hypnotic and timeless’………..The Guardian
‘Exceptionally good…an absolute blinder!’………Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
‘Elusive has a beguiling, weightless grace’ ………MOJO
Doors open 7.45 pm
Unreserved seating

Tickets £12.50 + £1.50 bkg fee

The JTQ have been blending a very wide array of musical influences since their first 45 was recorded in September 1986. The tune was a punky reworking of Herbie Hancock’s soundtrack to the then cult movie ‘Blow Up’.
Doors open 7.45pm
Unreserved seating
Tickets £15.00 + £1.50 bkg fee

“From the first note, Spikedrivers demand to be looked at and listened to. “Blues in Britain
One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around, their combination of gutsy slide guitar, rock-solid bass, infectious grooves and highly distinctive vocals, creates a sound that is uniquely their own. They take you on a journey, from southern juke-joints and lazy front porches to the huge open spaces of dust bowls and railroad tracks disappearing into the distance…..
Standing
Doors Open 7:45

Tickets £14.00 + £1.50 bkg fee

Now aged 67, Tony Christie is a golden-throated national treasure recognised by fellow Sheffield brethren Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley and Alex Turner – not to mention über-comic Peter Kay – and as his new album attests, he’s not resting on his well-deserved laurels just yet.
50 years in the business Tony Christie sings his greatest hits “Is this the Way to Amarillo” and a whole lot more.
Doors open 7.45pm
Unreserved seating

Tickets £20.00 + £1.50 bkg fee

When rock’n'roll was shaken from its pre-punk complacency by the emergence of Dr. Feelgood, it was their guitarist Wilko Johnson who excited most attention  not only for the startling violence of his stage performance (which was to inspire countless imitators and become one of the classic images of rock’n'roll) but also for his guitar style which combined the roles of lead and rhythm guitar in driving riffs and a stuttering machine gun frenzy which altered conceptions of ‘guitar heroics’.
Doors open 7.45pm
Unreserved Seating

Tickets £17.50 + £1.50 bkg fee

Given her musical pedigree – daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and the late Sir John Dankworth – it’s no surprise that JACQUI DANKWORTH is considered to be “one of the classiest acts in British jazz singing” (The Guardian). Her highly acclaimed recordings to date have been stylistically diverse, incorporating elements of folk, blues and many other forms that have also demonstrated her superb skill as an eclectic songwriter.
Please note- afternoon show: Doors open 2.45pm
Unreserved seating

Tickets £12.50 + £1.50 bkg fee

Ska at it’s best, The Beat bring their hit singles including ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’, ‘Can’t Get Used to Losing You’, ‘Hands Off… She’s Mine’ and ‘Best Friend’ to The Civic. With a catalogue such as this it was easy to see why the The Beat would become one of the most popular recording and live acts in the UK. Don’t expect to stand still much.
Doors open 7.45pm
Unreserved seating.
 
Tickets £13.50 + £1.50 bkg fee

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