As well as occasional gigs, I'm involved in a number of other musical events and gatherings throughout the year - see the individual event description for details. Please check back regularly for updates.
If you'd like me to play at your event or gig, please use the contact page to get in touch.
Blues Week is back, and this is its 20th anniversary!
Guitar and slide guitar tutors this year include Martin Grosswendt, John Miller, Rick Franklin, Sonny Black, Homesick Mac, Adam Franklin and Eddie Martin. Plus classes for mandolin, harmonica and vocals, and once again this year I'll be running the Songwriters' Circle over two evenings.
Visit the Euroblues website for further details.
Featured guest, with Robin Sunflower on harmonica. Followed by an open mic session. Free admission.
Featured guest, with Robin Sunflower on harmonica. Followed by an open mic session. Free admission.
I'll be tonight's featured guest at Semitone, performing a 45 minute set after which there'll be an open mic. Free admission. Numbers are limited - please contact Semitone via their website if you'd like to attend.
I'll be Rowland's guest on tonight's edition of Talking Songs, a livestreamed discussion/interview with songwriters from all over the world. Unfortunately I won't be able to perform songs live on this occasion, but through the wonders of technology there'll still be chance to hear a few!
Tune in at: www.talkingsongs.uk
Covid-19 strikes again…
Unfortunately this gig cannot go ahead due to the current Covid-19 restrictions. Sorry!
Run by Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, Rush Hour Social aims to promote original songwriting from Greater Manchester artists. I'll be playing a 45 minute set in the foyer. Free admission.
UPDATE: Cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. Hopefully to be rescheduled as soon as possible!
An hour or more of conversation, interspersed with my music, on John Davidson's YouTube livestream.
Owing to the current situation, unfortunately this gig can no longer go ahead. I hope to be back at the Oldknow later in the year.
A weekend of tuition, jam sessions, student performances and a public concert on the Friday night. See the Euroblues website for full details.
I met Stevie, the presenter, when I played at Acoustic Roots and he invited me onto his show to play some tunes and talk about my music. Listen live at:
Featured guest, with Robin Sunflower on harmonica. Followed by an open mic session. Free admission.
Featured guest, with Robin Sunflower on harmonica. Followed by an open mic session. Free admission.
I met Stevie, the presenter, when I played at Acoustic Roots and he invited me onto his show to play some tunes and talk about my music. Listen live at:
UPDATE: Unfortunately this has had to be postponed for now. Hopefully we'll be able to reschedule in due course.
I'll be playing what's becoming a regular guest spot for me at this great little pub. Two 45 minute sets, starting around 9pm. Free admission.
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Pocklington Arts Centre, 22-24 Market Place, Pocklington YO42 2AR
Michael Messer's annual weekend devoted to blues and roots music, this year featuring as guest tutor the wonderful Robbie McIntosh. Robbie has played with Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, Mark Knopfler and many more. Tuition, jam sessions, student performances and a public concert on the Saturday night. I've been invited by Michael to perform at the concert in each of the last five years.
https://www.pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk/live-music/acoustic-blues--roots-weekend-2019
I'll be one of six acts performing a 30 minute set each. As the name suggests, talking while the musicians are playing is strongly discouraged!
My third visit to Acoustic Roots; this time I’m delighted to be supporting the wonderful Mark Harrison. It’ll be a bluesy night for sure!
Tickets £14. Doors open at 7pm.
I'll be the featured guest at Semitone, performing a 45 minute set after which there'll be an open mic. Free admission.