There is a nostalgic charm to The Lemon Twigs. With tight harmonies, infectious melodies and charming, witty songwriting, they would not feel out of place alongside Harry Nilsson, The Kinks or The Bea…
News: Kiefer Sutherland at Boiler Shop, Newcastle
For a decade, Kiefer Sutherland has been recording his gruff, melancholy Americana, hailing back to the golden era of the cowboy generation of musicians. It is rough around the edges and beautifully e…
News: Tinariwen at The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Tinariwen have spent more than two decades sharing their distinctive desert blues sound with audiences worldwide, blending hypnotic guitar lines, rolling rhythms and a style rooted in Tuareg tradition…
News: Jerron Paxton at Gosforth Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Jerron Paxton harks back to a simpler time. That is not to say his music is simple – far from it. The virtuosic guitarist takes to the stage with banjos, pianos, violins and more, and his lightn…
News: The Handsome Family at The Glasshouse, Gateshead
Having spent more than three decades shaping the darker, more atmospheric edge of Americana, The Handsome Family blend storytelling and humour with a distinctive gothic twist, earning a loyal followin…
News: Smoove and Turrell at The Forum, Darlington
North East soul and funk stalwarts, Smoove and Turrell, will perform at The Forum, Darlington on Saturday 16th May. The band have remained at the top of their game for many years, cementing their repu…
News: George Bailey at ARC Stockton
One of the North East’s most energetic emerging artists, George Bailey, takes centre stage at ARC Stockton on Thursday 14th May as the headline act for the venue’s Soundcheck initiative. Based on his …
News: Belle Chen at The Cluny 2, Newcastle
Belle Chen, the acclaimed and award-winning pianist, sound artist and producer, is set to perform at Newcastle’s Cluny 2 on Wednesday 13th May. Known for her breathtaking performances, her work has be…
News: Pearl Charles at The Engine Room, North Shields
The queen of the desert is coming to North Shields. No, not Priscilla – we’re talking about genre-blurring cosmic-country/disco songstress Pearl Charles. Growing up in Los Angeles, multi-instrum…
News: Loose Articles at KU, Stockton
Manchester’s post-punk scene has produced a wealth of exciting new bands in recent years, and Loose Articles are arguably one of the most compelling to emerge. Formed by Erin Caine, Natalie Wardle, An…