Mohsen Amini, Graeme Armstrong and Benedict Morris fuse concertina, guitar and fiddle to produce an innovative, multi-layered signature that has captivated audiences around the globe. At its core, three seemingly acoustic instruments – but in the hands of three master craftsmen; Talisk’s unmistakable, bold sound and a captivating live show.

Abusing, evading, and obliterating 20 years of whimsical pop trends, Jane Weaver’s experience as a truly independent and resilient songwriter and sound-carrier commands respect and inspiration in equal measures. As an unshakable figure in the UK’s experimental pop music landscape her self-propelled career has in recent years reached a critical zenith with unanimous praise for her work.

Roots singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier is celebrating the release of her 11th album ‘Dark Enough To See The Stars’ with a rare UK tour in November.
In 2019 Mary was nominated for a Grammy Award and named International Artist of the Year by the UK Americana Music Association.

Mr Scruff returns for another all night long genre defying set!

Edinburgh Comedy Award “Best Show” nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022. Expect a “comedy masterclass” (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you’ve ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.

Part Chimp have made it their business to shake speaker-stacks, fry brains and induce jouissance and tinnitus alike during their twenty two year, five album existence. It was about time they came to play in York then really!

If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, it’s that she’s no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.) Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Let’s just hope she can make it funny.

To say that the exuberant appeal of The Bug Club’s live performances and songmanship has been spread by word of mouth is a bit of a contradiction, as you could never sum up the music produced by these three groovy peas in a far-out pod (musically and lyrically interesting, deliciously individual, stripped-back garage pop songs, which shimmy, bounce and slide from joyfully frenetic guitar riffs to melodious harmonies) in anything like one word.

‘Newcastle’s finest swing-honkytonk-rockabilly band’ are back with a new record and we’re off to The Fulford Arms across town to party with them to celebrate.

Niteworks are Innes Strachan (synth/keys), Allan MacDonald (pipes), Christopher Nicolson (bass) and Ruairidh Graham (drums). Childhood friends and long-term fellow musicians from the Isle of Skye, Niteworks blur the lines between Scottish traditional, folk and Gaelic music with contemporary electronica, creating a unique and exhilarating sound.

At the heart of Plastic Mermaids is the creative force of two brothers, Douglas and Jamie Richards, sons of a Gurnard boat-builder, who approach life like an art project, putting as much love into their band’s visual concepts and staging as they have into their unique brand of psych-rock and electronica.

Mucking about. New ideas and finding HOPE. This award-winning comedian (is there any other type?) asks how did we get here? What are we going to do about it? Who’s up for a sing song? After lockdowns and isolation this show is about the simple act of being in a room together and toppling international capitalism.

Ali Farka Touré is well known as one of the most influential and talented guitarists that Africa has ever produced. His legacy and impact are hard to overstate. Ali’s sound merged his much-loved traditional Malian musical styles with distinct elements of the blues, singing in the local languages of Fulfulde, Tamasheq, Songhay and Bambara. The result was the creation of a groundbreaking new genre, now well known as the ‘desert blues’, earning him three Grammy awards, widespread reverence and the nickname of the ‘African John Lee Hooker’. Though he transcended in 2006, Ali’s musical legacy lives on through his son, Vieux aka “the Hendrix of the Sahara,” an accomplished guitarist and champion of Malian music in his own right. Vieux joins us fresh off a new collaborative album with Khruangbin, hot off the heels of a solo album earlier in the year.

A double headliner from York’s alt power pop group One Iota and melodic rock band Genius the Fool.

Our fave off-the-wall Dutch party animals Personal Trainer return to the UK for four shows this November.

Hi all. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it is with regret that Shaparak has to cancel the show. We apologise for any inconvenience.
All tickets will be automatically refunded from your point of purchase.

York’s favourite drag family present a ghoulish cabaret full of surprises. Tonight we have gathered the most hauntingly spectacular drag and burlesque performers from far and wide to put on one hell of a show. Hosted by Bodie Snatcher, production by the family shambles, we are also joined by York LGBT forum who are supporting our night.

A beautifully curated all-day celebration of guitar-pop music.
Kinda.

Since 2014, Say Owt have been hosting raucous poetry slams where performers get 3 mins to wow an audience. They’ve become the mainstay of the York community. Whether you love the written (and spoken) word or are just curious, this high energy event features a host of poets each with a unique style. Highly Commended in the York Culture Awards, this will be a mega night out of humour & heart, personal stories & politics. A true poetry party!

Calling all bass heads! York’s longest running underground night is back for the new season of raves and we are very excited to bring two next level legends to the city for the first time, this is guaranteed to be a madness!

As the survivors of a global pandemic crawl from their fortified boltholes and begin to rebuild society, what is left of them and who amongst them dares to lead them to the light? Join critically acclaimed and multi award-winning comedian Nick Helm as he embarks on a show so insightful, so honest, so legitimate that it will fix all of society’s problems and lead the way to a new plane of existence.

Pauline Murray is still in fine voice – and attitude – and the band kick ass with raw performances of virtuosity, energy, poetry and passion that, frankly, leave many younger bands in the shade.

The University Of York Band Society autumn showcase featuring three of the best alternative bands based at the uni.

British husband and wife duo have a unique harmonic vocal-led approach to song writing, dirty electric guitar, slide resonator mandolin and fiddle create a unique distinctive and contemporary blues rock sound that echoes classic rock with hints of the blues that inspire them.

A member of Kraftwerk during the group’s golden era, Wolfgang Flur was the band’s electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987.
In 2022 Wolfgang released a monster new album called Magazine 1 featuring contributions from a host of expert musicians including Peter Hook, Juan Atkins, MAPS, Midge Ure & U96.

York singer-songwriter Dan Webster is back for a full band headline show to celebrate the release of a new record!

Jason & The Scorchers and Dan Baird guitarist Warner E Hodges is one of the most instantly recognisable guitarists around. Joined here tonight by Ryan Hamilton, “Just fantastic!” – Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) and “…this generation’s Tom Petty” by Michael DesBarre. Signed to Stevie Van Zandt’s label, Wicked Cool, Ryan has toured with Ginger Wildheart, Jesse Malin, Counting Crows and our own The Alarm of whom Mike Peters said, “This young man is the future of rock n’roll”.

‘LoneLady’s infectious mix of kinetic drum rhythms, thin and funky, picked guitar lines and completely distinctive vocal style has proven a winning formula for lovers of post-punk, (any)wave and electro-indie hybrids alike. Her intrepid DIY approach sees her writing and playing all instrumental and vocal parts herself, furthering her credentials as an all-in-one modern studio songstress.’
Piccadilly Records

Revamped with a new sound, look and album, Joshua and his incredible band eagerly return to the stage.
Having cut his teeth playing the folk festivals of the UK and releasing two albums of traditional songs, Joshua now returns to his original songwriting, exploring themes from traditional folk fused with his dynamic brand of retro pop-infused folk.

Singer, guitarist, and folk music interpreter Jake Xerxes Fussell has distinguished himself as one of his generation’s preeminent interpreters of traditional (and not so traditional) “folk” songs, a practice which he approaches with a refreshingly unfussy lack of nostalgia.

Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on unforgettable song writing, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work.
Their funk-fuelled repertoire is wildly eclectic, ranging from New Orleans inspired swing to heavy rock riffs, and since their beginnings in the ratty alleyways of London’s Soho, the band has evolved into a wild groove machine.

Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell is described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Six months after releasing the album ‘True Born Irishman’ Daoirí won two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track, and performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

After releasing their excellent and very well received debut album ‘Bedroom’ just prior to lockdown, this Hull-via-Leeds band have had a whirlwind year touring, culminating in tours opening for heroes Mogwai & Ride.

Shaku fuse prog-jazz-rock sounds of the past with prog-jazz-rock sounds of the future, they love the music of Zappa, Gong, Caravan and Parliament/Funkadelic and weave these influences together into their own unique sound they call “Frog Rock”.

Heavy Japanese psych-rockers Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. finally return to the UK in October!

This show has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. All tickets will be automatically refunded from your point of purchase. Hopefully Laurence will appear in York again in 2023.

It’s birthday time!
To celebrate bringing sound system culture to York every single month (that we have been allowed to!) for the last 13 years, we welcome Professor P from Manchester’s Original Dub Advertiser; FREEDOM MASSES SOUND SYSTEM! Joined on vocals by Alexis.

Multi-award winners at the National Tribute Awards 2018 welcome to their Greatest Hits show with incredible attention to detail, costume changes galore and excellent musicianship.

Come and celebrate your beloved Bull in The Crescent as part of our run of £1 entry gigs, an effort to make live music as accessible as possible in these financially stressful times.
They released their brilliant new EP ‘Stuck’ in August and will be supporting Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage and the mighty Pavement in Leeds very soon. Ace.

Brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn grew up playing music together around their hometown of Carlow, a small town in the southeast of Ireland. After moving to Dublin in 2012, they quickly became a staple of the live music and session scene in Ireland, playing their own original songs as well as folk songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America.

*Unfortunately our show with Mark Peters has been cancelled due to illness. All tickets will automatically be refunded and we hope to have Mark and his band back here in 2023.*

Legendary punk and BBC 6 Music presenter Tom Robinson brings his band back to The Crescent in September.

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.

Beardyman is an award winning musician, a digital superstar, one of the world’s best beatboxers, a multi-instrumentalist, a groundbreaking live looping pioneer and a musical comedic talent championed by the likes of Tim Minchin and Jack Black.

The team behind our recent shows with Gruff Rhys & Steve Mason in Stockton On The Forest are presenting a super intimate show in Ellerton Priory with John Bramwell. The Parish Church of St. Mary (which replaced the original Gilbertine Chapel) is a beautiful, small, 16th century church in the village of Ellerton in the East Riding, between York, Selby and Pocklington.

Renowned for an action-packed explosion of a show, LIMEHOUSE LIZZY continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and Thin Lizzy alive.

Bringing together three hot new bands in Yorkshire, The DIY Class Of 2022 Tour reaches The Crescent on January 16th.
Tickets on sale now, be quick!

Spiritual enquiry meets high-octane observational comedy as the ‘Taskmaster’ survivor, multi-award-winner and “No More Jockeys” cult leader attempts to cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up. Maybe we’ll even solve the huge problem. Doubt it, though.

A show about sexy things (awkward), private things (oh no) and a woman trying to sit on the face of time to keep it still (hot, right?). You’ve seen Jess on Live at the Apollo, QI and on Harry Hill’s Clubnite amongst other TV shows. She’s a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast, the host and creator of The Hoovering Podcast and you hear her regularly on BBC R4’s News Quiz and Now Show.

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots.

Our resident monthly soundsystem session returns for a Jungle Special!

Tide Lines formed in Glasgow in 2016 but are deeply rooted in rural Scotland. Originally from the Highlands, their roots run from the Hebridean Islands to Lochaber; through Alness and Lossiemouth to the West End and South Side of Glasgow.

Isle Of Wight rock and roll band Coach Party come to York for the first time as part of the Music Venue Trust’s Revive Live campaign.

With a long Philadelphia based and intwined in that city’s experimental and D.I.Y. community, Rosali released her third album, No Medium, in May last year and it was one of our very faves of the year. A generally loose and alive, country-rock feel, well balanced with sparser, folkish numbers. Rosali’s voice sounds amazing all through and the songs are heartfelt and relatable. It’s proper good.

Previous collaborators include Mary Lattimore, Sarah Louise, Mike Polizze (Purling Hiss), Mike Sobel, Jayson Gerycz (Cloud Nothings) and Charlie Hall from The War On Drugs who along with J Mascis and The Weather Station Rosali has opened for on tour. A collective stamp of approval right there.

We welcome gorgeous Co. Dublin singer Liam Ó Maonlaí to The Crescent in September.
A passionate traditionalist and humanitarian, Liam formed the hugely successful Hothouse Flowers in 1985.

The Imaginarium & Upside Your Mind host a day of DJs and a silent auction to raise money for Help Ukraine Centre and Action Aid DEC Ukraine Appeal.

Weetwood Mac are a Leeds based Fleetwood Mac covers act, paying homage to the greatest band to ever form, split up… and the rest of it. Featuring members from Hope & Social and Ellen & The Escapades.

With their new album Headlight, this all-female, Grammy Award nominated band have boldly broken genre convention, pushing beyond their bluegrass roots to embrace the album’s potential as a platform for change. They’ve delivered a collection of songs at turns fearlessly personal and powerfully resonant.

Holiday Ghosts, quit your corporate job, put laptop in shredder, walk away, go outside, remember what the Clean, the Go Betweens and the Modern Lovers once promised you: a life cracked open with fresh new possibilities.

The progressive rock group will feature original members including legendary lead singer Chris Farlowe, alongside lead guitarist Clem Clempson and bass player and vocalist Mark Clarke. But it will also introduce exciting new musicians Nick Steed (keyboards), Kim Nishikawara (saxophones) and Malcolm Mortimore (drums)

£1adv entry!
Apocalyptic local heavies Iguanodon and ace Manchester weirdo-punk trio Mumbles and gonna hold this down.
Both bands are wicked and will appreciate your support.

A very special Leeds Festival warm-up show with hugely successful comic Russell Howard.

York’s most exciting new choir, Some Voices, brings you the ultimate summer soundtrack, Surround Sounds. Enjoy tracks from Lorde, Kate Bush, The Beatles, Gregory Porter and more like you’ve never heard them before. Get ready for a solar-powered performance with dazzling harmonies and original arrangements of the coolest summer tunes.

A celebration of Bar Billiards in The Crescent.

That’s right, now featuring the SECOND COMING tour set and GREATEST HITS!
One of the UK’s best known and successful tributes to one of the UK’s most influential bands – selling out venues across the UK year after year. The Completes, as they’re affectionately known to fans, play to acclaim not only from fans and press, but also original Stone Roses band members.

A rootsy rockin’ psychedelica, the Slambovian Circus of Dreams has been expanding the borders of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performance since forming in Sleepy Hollow, New York. The band visit The Crescent for the first time in support of their just-released new album, “A Very Unusual Head”.

From heavy Celtic roots to driving punk, ska/reggae to well-oiled sing-alongs and choking ballads, The Rumjacks’ are from Sydney and do the type of Celtic Punk that will satisfy fans of Ferocious Dog, Levellers, Dropkick Murphys, Anti Flag, Gogol Bordello…

Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout Devo’s career. A labour of love and Devotion bringing the message of Devolution to all the good folk of York and beyond.

Birmingham indie-rock five-piece Swim Deep return to York as part of Music Venue Trust’s Revive Live Campaign.

An intimate show in York for the legendary goth-rockers.

Yorkshire Day is celebrated on the 1st August (we know we’re a little early!) and was founded by the Yorkshire Ridings Society in 1974 as a way to defiantly celebrate the county’s history and heritages. Come to Yorkshire Day: A Night of Arts to learn more about Yorkshire Day.

Yorks Zine Fest brings together paper lovers and celebrates DIY publishing.
It’s also free entry so come say hi!

A fine selection of young York-based bands from the city’s underground scene.

Where there is smoke, there is fire. And where there is KIEFF, there is jubilation. This four-piece is defined by its intriguing presence and their ability to raise eyebrows. Love for sonic onslaught, chaotic harmonies and the unusual appears to be the formula for creating mesmerizing and boundless orchestrations.

Come and celebrate the start of the summer holidays with on The Crescent dancefloor!
The Escape Club residents will be spinning cross-genre classics to help you move yer feet among our fun loving audience.

perspex released their ace debut album to absolutely zero fanfare back in May so we thought we’d belatedly throw a party to celebrate. Trueman & The Indoor League are back with a reshuffled line-up featuring one of the guitarists from Captain Starlet who open. So there you have it. It’s a party. We’ll likely have some DJs in the front bar and there will be refreshments available.

Friends! Come celebrate the launch of the brand new Hyde Family Jam album with a right thorough knees up at The Crescent on July 15th!

Alabamian Hannah Aldridge returns to York for a headline show at The Crescent with a class supporting cast.

Our occasional for toe-tappin’-toddlers returns in July with folk-pop trio Malthouse Boys.

Irie Vibes resident selectors and MCs playing the finest in roots, reggae, dancehall and dub, powered by our custom-built, Yorkshire-coloured sound system, heavyweight and crystal clear.
Very special guests this July with Forward Fever joining the session!

Formed in 2003 because of pure Morrissey/Marr & co. passion, The Smyths “didn’t just want to be a tribute band – we wanted to play the music of The Smiths and recreate what is was to see and hear The Smiths live”.

York Bands Serotones, YouVee, Pavilion and Palava come together in aid of Charity ‘CALM’ – In memory of Paul Layfield.

Mostly Autumn’s latest album ‘Graveyard Star’ released late 2021 has been very highly acclaimed and follows on from the nomination for best UK band, and best album in the Progressive Music Awards 2019.

The Beautiful South’s co-founder Dave Hemingway’s new band!
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS announcing gigs for 2022.

Former National Poetry Slam Champion, Pete “the Temp” Bearder, brings to life the poetic movements that have shaped history. Find out why wordsmiths have always been vilified, feared and revered, from the ballad singers and Beat poets, to the icons of dub, punk and hip hop.

Ivor Novello Award nominated singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell returned this year with a new Dan Carey (Speedy Wunderground) produced new album, his first for 14 years.

Unfortunately Nicola is too poorly to sing and will not be able to perform this weekend. Stick In the Wheel will come back to play again in York soon but as we do not know when that will be just yet we thought it best to refund your tickets.
We’re all disappointed. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Due to current travel difficulties, Wolfgang Flür has not been able to make it to the UK for his shows this weekend.
We’re really sorry for the inconvenience, we were excited too.
All ticket purchases will be refunded automatically.

Martin Barre was Jethro Tull’s guitarist for over forty three years, his sound and playing a major factor in their success and an important part of classic rock history.

Critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Eric Gales returns to the UK in June 2022 following the release by Provogue of his studio album “Crown” produced by and featuring Joe Bonamassa.

Local York Metal Militia “Pariah” come back to the Crescent for their 5 Year Anniversary in 2022. Bringing an explosive live show and the heaviest of riffs, they’re definitely not one to miss.
For the headbangers, by the headbangers!

Inspired by the music of Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66, Carioca Soul perform an eclectic mix of Bossa Nova/Samba, contemporary Brazilian music mixed with original tunes in a melting pot of latin/funk and soul. Having already supported US Sax star Harry Allen, Carioca Soul have been wowing audiences at festivals and jazz clubs around the country.

The Unthanks return to live touring after two years off the road, with the rich and colourful sound of their eleven-piece ensemble, showcasing forthcoming new album, Sorrows Away, alongside favourites such as Magpie, The King Of Rome and Mount The Air.

Buzzing from the release of their much loved 2020 record, ‘I’m A Moron’, Lancaster duo Holly Ross and David Blackwell finally make it back to York. Outsider, lo-fi punk with plenty of weirdness and great pop songs to boot!

On the heels of their respective new solo albums, Scottish folk star Kris Drever (LAU), and Nashville-based Americana artist Rachel Baiman present a joint tour of the UK and Scotland in the Spring of 2022, featuring solo sets from each as well as unique collaborations drawing on their respective original material.

One of the pioneers of the Acid Jazz scene, JTQ have taken their distinctive trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 30 years; still famed for their upbeat, energetic live shows with no sign of slowing down. The band’s relentlessly entertaining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s.

The Everly Pregnant Brothers were formed after a drunken dare by Pete Mckee and Richard Bailey in 2009. The success of the dare prompted the pair to draught in a bunch of disparate chaps who had three things in common, the love of beer, ukuleles and having a laugh.

Unfortunately Tobi is still testing positive for Covid-19 this morning, so we’ve made the decision to postpone tonight’s show in Hull along with tomorrow in York; now hoping to restart the tour in Sheffield on Wednesday. We aim to announce new dates for these shows as soon as possible alongside the already postponed Wolverhampton, Huddersfield, Edinburgh, Liverpool and Stoke dates. TB x
Trash Boat come to York for the first time in March.

Our fave kraut-y shoegaze band Soma Crew are back in May! What a treat. Excellent supports too with York post-punk heroes Percy and The New Solar Drones.

A folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, she has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes.

A big friend of the venue here after supporting our special Michael Chapman live-stream and performing some great support slots, Katie Spencer comes to The Crescent for a headline show as she prepares to release her second album ‘The Edge Of the Land’.

After a righteous celebration of alternative party music at A Slow Education in October, we’re at it again in May!
A great bill of left-field rock’n’roll bands play on Friday night, our buddies Pip Blom headline, then again all day Saturday, with foliage loving, kraut-ish post-punks Snapped Ankles topping the bill.

The Klittens are five musicians on a mission, untrained but unbothered. A band for those who have a knack for happy songs and sad sentiments. Their music is a surprising mix of indie-fuzz and DIY. The result: a repertoire that reaches from dark post-punk to danceable songs about grandma’s.

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland.
He’s enjoyed an amazing 50-plus-year career as a solo performer, his duo with Paul Brady, as founder member of Sweeney’s Men and Planxty and loads more. A real legend.

The penultimate night of Drawsome, a five day celebration of music and art in York. Local guitar band Bull are joined by dreamy electronic trio Haiku Salut, Bristol’s Japan-influenced trippy jazz collective Yama Warashi and soulful pop from Afiah Achi. An exhibition from Yama Warashi, and free Recycled Robot making and York Zine Fest workshops make up the the day from 12pm.

From the bowels of Disgraceland, Rock & Roll icons of the afterlife are raised from the dead! Rock & Roll meets Grunge as Elvis fronts Nirvana and gives the band the front man it’s been missing since ’94.

Robert Jon & The Wreck are a double shot of southern rock with a blues chaser. Roots rock jams, whiskey drenched lyrics and fervent stage shows only scratch the surface of what makes RJ&TW one of the best live bands to emerge from Southern California in years.

Masters of guitar & melodeon respectively, Martin Simson & Andy Cutting come together for a special show at The Crescent in May.

Legendary power-pop, garage and rock & roll band Flamin’ Groovies come to York for the first time ever in May!

A rare hometown show for Beth McCarthy, tickets go on sale on Friday 25th March.

York’s plant swap event, created by houseplant lovers, for houseplant lovers. A chance to socialise with other people who are passionate about plants.

The focus of this not-for-profit event is on all things HOUSEPLANT! Bring along your baby indoor plants, rooted cuttings and houseplant swaps to exchange for new plants. 

Former Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight brings his star-studied Gigspanner Big Band to The Crescent in April.

Liz Lawrence released really great albums in 2019 and 2021. A songwriter of depth, honesty and humility without forgetting we all need a little pop music in our lives, particularly in these hard times. Genuinely Liz Lawrence is proving to be a cut above and we’re delighted to welcome her band to The Crescent for the first time.

Anna Mieke is an Irish singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter based in Wicklow, whose anachronistic vocal talent toes the line between folk and vivid dreamscapes.

We’re extremely pleased to welcome back Kristin Hersh to The Crescent. Definite indie rock royalty, fronting her bands Throwing Muses and 50 Foot Wave. She’s back with her band featuring Fred Abong, bass player from Throwing Muses and Rob Ahlers, drummer of 50 Foot Wave. These electric trio shows are loud, tight and intense, featuring material from across Kristin’s thirty-year career.

For nearly two decades with Supergrass, Coombes came to embody the oddball end of British indie and Britpop. But it is through his solo work that he has found himself. With his 2015 album Matador, he presented a new musical identity: wide-screen, emotional, cinematic and full of artistic surprises. It earned him a Mercury Prize nomination.

Jonny & the Baptists – real names Jonny Donahoe & Paddy Gervers – have rapidly become one of the UK’s hottest live musical comedy acts.

Off-the-wall Norwegian pop-noise sensations Pom Poko are coming to York for the first time in April!

It’s been a big few years for most of us and Kiri is no different. She’s moved back to her home island of Anglesey, struggled with lockdown and got herself some rescue chickens. You can expect jokes about skinny jeans, learning Welsh and white supremacy – something for everyone.

Theatre of Hate came to prominence in the early eighties with their post punk charisma, strident lyrics and blistering live shows. Their debut album Westworld (produced by Mick Jones of the Clash) going top 20 and their song Do You Believe In The Westworld becoming a post punk classic “the Hate” were a strong favourite with punks and goths alike.

‘Japanese noise assassins Melt-Banana may well have been thrashing out blistering rockets of screeching, avant garde, hardcore for well over twenty years now, but my gawd do they still feel like a pulverising assault on the senses.’

A triple bill of big riffing heavy rock & metal comes to The Crescent with festival faves and Warrior Soul & Grand Magus touring buddies Blind River headlining.

Think Gov’t Mule meets Skynyrd and Zepp. Hard rock, blues and folk and, well, some pretty awesome facial hair.

Ace post-punk triple header on the dancefloor!

Canadian skate-punk/melodic hardcore band Belvedere come to The Crescent in April.

**DUE TO A SCHEDULING CONFLICT THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED.**

Making a very welcome return to The Crescent on her rescheduled ‘First Farewell Tour’, the charismatic Peggy Seeger – singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse – is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance by these two world class musicians.

Come and move yer feet at the first York show from this new 24-handed, dubbed-up, brass-y beast!

York Blues Festival returns for a third celebration at The Crescent in York. The two previous events have sold out waaaaaay in advance so don’t hang around if you want to come, particularly looking at the line-up they have for us!

Hailing from the West Coast of Scotland and playing honest, straight-up, blue-collar, folk-infused rock’n’roll, Peat & Diesel have made friends the world over in a short time. This is their York debut and we can’t wait.

Brian Christinzio returns to The Crescent in March with his fabulous BC Camplight outfit after the release of their acclaimed 2021 album Shortly After Takeoff.

Punk Trio What’s Wrong With Homer are joined by close friends Junk It, Fat Spatula and Rory Welbrock to help them celebrate the launch of their debut album; American Patriot.

To close the 2022 York Literature Festival, the festival is teaming up with Say Owt for a very special collaboration. Join us for an evening of poetry performance from a selection of local spoken-word artists, before we welcome acclaimed poet Suhaiymah Manzoor-Khan.

For our next event we have UK hiphop pioneer SKINNYMAN making a long awaited return to York, ahead of his ‘Council Estate of Mind’ UK tour. A Herbal Mafia favourite and absolute legend in the scene, we can’t wait to have him back!
Special guests HOMEBREW KIT in support: This new hiphop supergroup has emerged from from Skinnyman’s home town of Leeds. Consisting of MCs Tee Jackson, Matter & Teks over the beats and turntablist skills of UK DMC finalist, and Herbal Mafia regular: DJM.

A rock’n’roll pairing like no other!
One American southern-rock-punk trio led by the geniously named Eddie Spaghetti. The other a frantic punk’n’roll quartet with near-legendary local status. How it should be. Fun and ‘aving it.

With the disappointment of losing our Christmas party to illness behind us, we’re delighted to be back in The Crescent on March 16th.
Come help us make up for some lost hours on the dancefloor!

The ever metamorphosing entity that is GONG launches, as ever, into unknown – and unknowing – territory with a new tour for 2020, destined to be talked about, discussed, and argued over, up and down the land.

Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. But more than 40 years after he first answered an ad placed by Chris Difford looking for like-minded sorts to form the band that became the much-loved evergreen Squeeze, an ending is nowhere in sight.

Irie Vibes welcomes their first guest of 2022, all the way from across the border… the legendary Lancashire sound: Bushrocker Hifi.
Since its creation by Daddy CoJo (RIP), this strictly roots rockers sound system has been playing the finest foundation sounds for over 2 decades. Also known for hosting the reggae & dub stage at Beat-Herder, one of the North’s seminal dance music festivals.

The world’s finest tribute to The Smiths has found a new home!
They will play both The Queens Is Dean and Meat Is Murder in full plus some of the bands greatest hits as a bonus.

British singer-songwriter and guitarist, Blair Dunlop, comes to The Crescent in March.

Performance poet, and one of the first of the “Punk Poets” Attila the Stockbroker comes to York as part of his 40th Anniversary Tour. Cherry Red have just issued a collected works called “Heart on my Sleeve” as a celebration.

Hugely popular Leeds-based trio Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are well known for their unique live performances and madcap antics deeming every performance not just a gig, but a truly momentous event.

The band of XTC’s Terry Chambers, supported and blessed by XTC’s Andy Partridge and Dave Gregory.
With hits including Making Plans for Nigel, Senses Working Overtime and Sgt Rock (Is Going to Help Me), XTC was one of the UK’s most exciting and influential bands. But as the band’s success snowballed and the tours grew (including globe-trotting spells with The Police and Talking Heads) XTC main man, Andy Partridge, pulled the plug on touring making XTC a purely studio-based entity.

Emma Kenny is one of the UK’s most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators. Whilst Emma specialises in victimology, she is mostly known in the media for presenting crime shows including Britain’s Darkest Taboos, Lady Killers, and The Killer in My Family.

Passionate, principled, and refreshingly plain-spoken, Louisa Roach will not be cowed into silence. As She Drew The Gun, the Wirral-based singer-songwriter has spent the last seven years cementing her reputation as a vital voice in the alternative scene, using punk-infused psych-pop as a vehicle for exposing injustice and for advocating for a fairer and more tolerant society.

For the last in our series of ‘Cool Animal’ shows highlighting just how many great bands there are in our city – venue faves Perspex are playing a stripped back set, Trueman & The Indoor League are doing something similar and Mr Tom Carroll (Workfriends, aka Captain Starlet) opens solo.

World reknownd singer-songwriter and hometown hero and Benjamin Francis Leftwich is back in York in February!
And boy does he like a good church! Benjamin follows his memorable sold out show at The Minster with a first time visit to The Citadel on Gillygate, the former HQ for the Salvation Army in York.

There are a hundred ways to make your name these days, but there are few more meaningful than watching a band grow before you in real time. And, having honed their craft over the past three years, moving from their first single to now as they stand on the cusp of their forthcoming debut album, Polo are a band who’ve earned every success that’s rightfully come to them.

Baby Band are doing gigs for you and your little people. No baby music, proper music, like you used to go and see loads of before you had children. This is a chance for you to pass on your love of live music by enjoying a gig together in a legitimate venue, with great musicians, during the day; and with coffee too!

High grade Psychedelic Cumbia, created by 4 gals from all corners of the globe.
It’s been a busy lockdown for Los Bitchos, we’re beyond excited to say, they’ve finished recording their debut album with Franz Ferdinand frontman, Alex Kapranos, and of course, it sounds like the biggest party imaginable.

Fast approaching their 30th anniversary, Dreadzone are an unstoppable force who have long been, and still are, one of the best live bands around with a loyal and ever growing fanbase due in part to their storming and energetic live shows.

Another snapshot of the York underground with three ace acts together to play on the dancefloor/in-the-round in The Crescent.

Slop Em Up are an exciting blast into York’s youthful DIY band scene. Formed last year at the University of York, they play a mixture of jazz, funk, indie rock, and pop. After headlining the Jazz Party back in Autumn, they return for a launch of their debut single; ‘Pizza Boy Blues’, which is out on Valentine’s.

Valentine’s Day: A Night of Arts is an event for folk to engage in local talent. It is an event open to all, whether you’re coupled up or not, come witness and enjoy a fun night of laughs, heartbreak (hopefully not yours!) and toe tapping tunes.

Three (!!) York based acts brought together by Please Please You to make us very proud of our local scene.
Floor show. Two quid cheaper in advance.

After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show! Expect stories, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.

After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show! Expect stories, observations & audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.

John Francis Flynn is a singer and multi-instrumentalist whose work centres around traditional and folk material from Ireland.
Fresh from an exhilarating sold-out show at Whelans in Dublin and a double award-winning appearance at the 2021 RTE Folk Awards, John Francis Flynn returns to the UK for a more extensive tour after popping over briefly in 2021 to celebrate the release of his debut album.

Since 2014, Say Owt have been hosting raucous poetry slams where performers get 3 mins to wow an audience. They’ve become the mainstay of the York community. Whether you love the written (and spoken) word or are just curious, this high energy event features a host of poets each with a unique style.

Hailing from Waco, now based in Nashville via Brooklyn, Dickenson spends most of his time on the road bringing his own particular brand of soulful Americana to a wide variety of music loving audiences around the globe. Hot off the heels of his fully sold-out ‘Unplugged & Distilled’ acoustic tour at the end of 2019, Dickenson returns to the UK for an electrified duo show with new songs and stories in tow.

Unfortunately Covid has struck the touring party and this show has now been cancelled.

Blending reverb-soaked shoegaze with minimalist electronic production, The KVB’s music reflected Nicholas Wood and Kat Day’s mastery of atmosphere even as their sound evolved over the course of the 2010s. Early releases such as 2012’s debut album, ‘Always Then’, dealt in brittle beats and sonic blasts that evoked Cabaret Voltaire and the Jesus and Mary Chain in equal measure, but the duo’s style became more streamlined and sharp-edged on later efforts such as 2018’s ‘Only Now Forever’.

Four of York’s best young bands hit The Crescent (not quite) in time for Christmas.
Thanks to Sam & Izzy for the artwork image!

Bootleg Blondie is the world’s No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band.

John Otway, then. Enigma, hilariously funny showman, comic genius and all-round musician. This show is on the run up to his 5000th show and is number 4856…

Our New Years Eve night, hosted by Irie Vibes and Bad Chapel!

After the success of Adios Señor Pussycat in 2017, the band are currently working on a new album, nearing completion. Fans can expect to hear new songs as well as much loved classics from Mick’s previous bands, Shack and The Pale Fountains.

A This Feeling showcase featuring hot young York outfit Serotones and three more UK indie bands.

After missing out in 2020, we cannot wait to celebrate another Christmas at our spiritual home, the Crescent.
Two rooms of eclectic and yet strangely complementary musical genres for your delight and delectation.

Yorks very first Zine Fest is back and continues to bring together paper lovers and celebrate DIY publishing.

York brass-y party starters bring their hugely popular festival show to The Crescent.

York brass-y party starters bring their hugely popular festival show to The Crescent.

After a triumphant year including a memorable live stream from The Minster in York and finally getting to celebrate their debut album by touring the UK and Europe culminating in two amazing sold out shows at Brudenell Social Club last month; The Howl & The Hum return to their spiritual home at The Crescent for a special Christmas show on December 15th.

A Christmas party with The Arts Barge!

An intimate seated show with Seth Lakeman, accompanied by Alex Hart.

Approaching the end of 2021 seems as good a time as any to have reason to celebrate. It has been a strange ride for sure over the last 20 months. Gotta keep looking forward! So, here are Soma Crew, Cowgirl and Tremulous Monk, playing ‘on the floor’ at The Crescent Community Venue, inviting you to participate in the fun. Cheers!

Our favourite pirate-folk shanty-pants return for their much missed Xmas knees up at The Crescent.
Boasting a brand new line-up, new songs and a lot of festive ideas; this is a party we can all look forward to!

There’s a load of reasons why this show gets busier and busier every year. If you’re going to pay tribute to The Thin White Duke, you may as well get the best one around.

‘Hayseed Dixie highlights the worth of mountain music to all things rock: energy, dirt-punk rhythm, careening harmonies and the fundamental right of all no-good fuck-ups to raise hell come Saturday night.’
Uncut Magazine

Tough blues-rock trio fronted by Chantel McGregor.
The Bradford-born guitarist gained a First Class Honours degree in Popular Music in 2008 from Leeds College Of Music winner their for Outstanding Musicianship; a truly electric guitarist! York Blues Festival house band DC Blues opening too.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.

Highlands folk-rockers, Scottish Album Of The Years nominees and conquerors of Boomtown, Glastonbury and many other whopping festivals! Elephant Sessions bring their firey traditionalism to The Crescent for the first time…now on Saturday 4th December.

Our first Ostrich Beats event, hosted and curated by Ola Szmidt, will be bringing an eclectic mix of techno, electro, drum & bass, garage, ambient and experimental music in support of MAP Charity.

A monster collaboration with Brudenell Presents & Crash Records to celebrate the release of Damon Albarn’s new album ‘The Nearer The Fountain, More Pure The Stream Flows’.

Here in York for your annual dose of the ELECTRIC SIX raucous, funny, slicked-back pop juggernaut. Utterly joyous.
(Now one year later, sorry all!)

The remarkable rise of award winning trio The Trials of Cato on the UK folk-scene has been the subject of massive critical attention. Dubbed “The Sex Pistols of folk,” (J Davis) they pay clear homage to the tradition whilst twisting old bones into something febrile and modern, with stomping tunes and captivating stories.

Stan Smith (ex Mulholland) launches his first solo album in his old haunting grounds of York. Inspired by the music greats “From Hank to Hendrix” (well more like From Bobby to Joni with a touch of Neil & Lucinda) he presents a night of Alt-Country/Americana featuring songs from ‘No Love No Life’

A night of music and merriment that raises money and awareness for Amnesty UK. Featuring… York’s finest purveyors of dystopian hope, The Apocalypse Disco, and some gritty grime rap from FENDRY. All of this seasoned with some passionate speakers and ukulele wonders.

It’s a long time since Highlands singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni has been to York. She’s been away starting a family and writing a bunch of beautiful songs which we’re lucky enough to be presenting for you in the National Centre For Early Music across town.

King No-One come back to their Hometown for two big shows at the intimate Crescent. Saturday’s show will be part of their tour, and the following night will be a throwback to all the King No-One classics and past York shows that have been so special and started the band’s success.

King No-One come back to their Hometown for two big shows at the intimate Crescent. Saturday’s show will be part of their tour, and the following night will be a throwback to all the King No-One classics and past York shows that have been so special and started the band’s success.

We’re delighted to welcome experimental folk quartet This Is The Kit back to York for a very special show at The Citadel in York. In October they release their much anticipated fifth record on Rough Trade in October and where better to celebrate than the two story former Salvation Army HQ, now York City Church on Gillygate.

PONGO embodies the renewal of Kuduro, mixing her African, Langan & Zairian roots with EDM, bass music, dancehall & melodic pop.
Her powerful, rhythmic, but equally fragile & sensitive voice draws us into her world, on the borders of dance & saudade, where no one has taken us before.

Willy Mason returns to The Crescent in celebration of the release of his fourth album.
A great singer-songwriter, a lovely chap and likely with a cracking band too. Alternative leftfield-pop, folk and Americana done with character and fun.

Hailing from Aarhus, Denmark, Athletic Progression is an instrumental trio rooted in Hip Hop and Jazz. Deeply rooted in J Dilla-esque swing with heavy, meditative vibes, instantly recognizable and insanely catchy. But these grooves do not emanate from samplers and chopped up breaks – they are played live.

A mega, heady Rocket Recordings double bill is upon us! Come join a trip through krautrock, seventies sci-fi soundtrack apocolyptica and propulsive psychedelia.

Celebrating a remarkable 50 years in the business, this show promises an enormous hits-packed set spanning every year of this incredible band’s journey.
Hocus Pocus indeed!

York’s gobbiest poetry night is excited to bring the wonderful Hollie McNish back to York and back to The Crescent.
Hollie McNish has published three poetry collections Papers, Cherry Pie and Plum, and one poetic memoir on politics and parenthood, Nobody Told Me, of which the Scotsman suggested “The world needs this book” and for which she won the Ted Hughes Award. Hollie will be reading from her latest collection Slug.

Legendary Manchester post-punk band A Certain Ratio are coming to York for the first time in forty years!
Be quick on your ticket for this folks.

Are you ready for a party? The undisputed kings of musical comedy The Lancashire Hotpots are back to bring you another night of madcap music and laughs on their Big Night Out tour!

We’re chuffed to be programming our first concert at a brand new theatre on York St. John University campus, just near the SU on Lord Mayors Walk. Better still the show is with two good friends and extremely talented singer-songwriters Bella Gaffney (The Magpies) and Katie Spencer.

A jazz, soul & funk party featuring a couple of young university bands in York, DJs and good times in true Ouroboros fashion.

Salford singer-songwriter Ren Harvieu leads a five-piece band feat. The Magic Numbers’ siblings Romeo & Michele Soddart to perform songs from her new album Revel In the Drama (Bella Union).

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2021. As winter turns to spring Mike, John & John will wrap up their stint on Transatlantic Sessions for another year and bring you their own blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.

Welcome friends and eschewers of indie cool to Evil Scarecrow and an evening of soul-rippingly, wildly aggressive and, well, downright passionate metal in an almost Pythonesque style.

Legendary Leeds alternative rock band CUD finally return to York.

Celebrating their twentieth year in show business, Berkshire six-piece indie-rock band British Sea Power play The Crescent for the first time in May.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 7th February at 9am and you would be wise getting them bought quick!

Chart topping Buxton singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan returns to The Crescent in October.
Tickets on sale Wednesday 2nd June at 10:00am.

Please Please You & Brudenell Presents have lovingly curated a HOT new event for York called A Slow Education.

Liverpool trio The Mysterines return to York in May. The majority of their tour dates are sold out so don’t sleep on this opportunity to see one of the UK’s most exciting new rock and roll bands in a small, local venue.

Lloyd is back on the road with his latest stand up tour. It’s been a busy few years for Grimsby’s favourite (for now, anyway) comedian/choirboy. He’s recently been supporting Jack Whitehall on tour, and you may have also seen him in on 8 out of 10 cats (Channel 4), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Ted Lasso (Apple TV), Can You Beat The Bookies? (BBC), Soccer AM (Sky One), Flinch (Netflix), Songs Of Praise (BBC1) ((lol)).

A belated 80th birthday celebration of all things Dylan from Blonde On Bob and Freewheelin’.

Avalanche Party is feral garage-punk rock & roll from the North Yorkshire Moors. Their sound is intense and immediate, so new yet so familiar, brimming with an urgency that explodes off the stage like the front lines of a war you didn’t even realise was being fought. Every note played through white knuckles, every word spat through gritted teeth.

We. Are. Back!
It’s been a while but we will be back at the glorious Crescent Club on Saturday 16th October.
After 18 months on lock down intensively honing our DJ craft you can bet it’s going to be a monster of a night. We cannot wait. Be hoping to see you all there.

This is Henge. We come in the name of RAVE.
We bring you the gift of COSMIC DROSS – A kind of music new to your world.
We have news. Planet Earth is an experiment.
Your species was sent codes from SPACE, to help you LOVE and DANCE.

Due to the uncertainty surrounding international travel for the rest of this year, Robert Forster is going to have to cancel the planned dates in 2021.
Ticket holders should contact point of purchase for refunds.
We’re sorry to have to do this and intend to return to play shows in these areas as soon as we can.

Emerging from the ever growing Yorkshire music scene, Pavilion began their journey in late 2018 and haven’t looked back since. Comprising of Noah Hindle (Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Jeanie Leach (Keys), Olly Chilton (Lead Guitar), Sonny Leach (Bass) and Max Pinckney (Drums), the five piece formed on the back of a love for music and the desire to create a sound unheard in today’s current indie scene.

Legendary Manchester DJ, MC and beatmaker Konny Kon and Tyler Daley, aka Hoodman, are Children of Zeus!
Tickets on sale Friday 11th June for the York debut in the autumn.
Another hot-as-it-comes booking from Ouroboros at The Crescent.

Leeds’ six-piece party-rock band Hope & Social come to play for us.
Now delayed until July 2021! Sorry all. Will be fun when it happens.

Yala! Records fave and slacker-pop supremo Willie J Healey brings his band to York for the first time.

Genre-crossing acoustic guitarist Jon Gomm makes a long awaited return to York!

Weetwood Mac are a Leeds based Fleetwood Mac covers act, paying homage to the greatest band to ever form, split up… and the rest of it. Featuring members from Hope & Social and Ellen & The Escapades.
 
If Gary Stewart’s sold out Graceland show is anything to go by, advance purchase is highly recommended.
 
All the classics. None of the angst.

The Skids featuring Richard Jobson, Bruce Watson and Jamie Watson announce a series of ‘Unplugged’ dates in support of their recent acoustic album ‘Peaceful Times’.

Leeds-based R’n’B and electronic-pop trio POLO have a brand new record under their arm and are coming to play songs from it in York for the first time!

Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, the powerhouse bass and drums of the group King Crimson for a few decades, bring that tradition to all their playing. Levin plays the Chapman Stick, from which the band takes its name.

Red Rum Club broaden their horizons with their second studio album, The Hollow of Humdrum. Widening the spectrum of their sonic, this record varies from acoustic ballads to disco themed festival anthems. Theatrical brass lines and pop choruses are infused with rumbling bass lines, western guitars and Latin percussion to create this instantly recognisable record.

York singer-songwriter Dan Webster is central to so much of the good things that happen in folk and acoustic circles in our city.
He returns to The Crescent stage in October to play a show with his band.

With ambient 80s-inspired big hooks, silky vocals and earworm riffs, York five piece Talk More may be fresh off the blocks, but in a short time they have created quite the buzz.

A blend of virtuosic players, skilled producers and inspired composers join forces to create a unique, infectious sound drawing on jazz, hip-hop, afrobeat, latin, soul, reggae and dance music.

South Coast singer-songwriter and supreme guitarist John Smith releases his new album, The Fray, recorded at Real World Studios and featuring such luminaries as Bill Frisell, Lisa Hannigan, Sarah Jarosz & The Milk Carton Kids.
We’re presenting this show in the beautiful surroundings of the National Centre For Early Music on Walmgate.

Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Robyn has recorded more than 20 albums Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to’. His most recent album is self-titled, marks his 21st release as a solo artist and was produced by Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs).

It’s me, Loulie, AKA the face that launched a thousand dicks! In this show I’ll examine relationships (all kinds, baby), mental health (other people’s, I’m fine) and perverts (that one is mainly me, actually). I’ll be oversharing, wanging on about spirituality and giving everyone some much unwanted advice.

Rachel Croft’s songwriting is cinematic, moody and classic; atmospheric backdrops champion her powerful, dramatic vocals, smoothly blending folk, rock, and soul styles.

Lifelong Motörhead fan Rob Campbell (Rickenbastard & vocals) captures the essence of Lemmy in voice, stage clothes and that grinding mid-range bass sound. No wonder this band all but sold out York last time.

York heroes Bull will finally celebrate the release of their new album ‘Discover Effortless Living’ with us on Friday 24th Sept.
We can’t wait!
Get your tickets early folks.

Richard Dawson, the black-humoured bard of Newcastle, will finally be coming back to York!
His 6th record, 2020, was an utterly contemporary state-of-the-nation study, a personal commentary for a tumultuous and bleak time. Here is an island country in a state of flux; a society on the edge of mental meltdown. This is England today.

35 years since the launch of their 3rd album “World Service”, Spar Of Destiny return to York to perform a special extra length set featuring the record in full plus a whole load more!

The gang return with the sounds of Paul Simon’s classic album, as re-created by Gary Stewart (Hope & Social/Rosie Doonan) and his talented band. Expect the infectious South African rhythms and melodies of these timeless songs and a generous handful of other Simon classics for good measure!

Ace guitar pop from the Netherlands’ Pip Blom who return to The Crescent hot on the heels of the release of their second album ‘Welcome Break’.