One of the founding members of The Beta Band, Steve has also recorded under the names of King Biscuit Time and Black Affair and since 2010 has released three acclaimed solo albums under his own name including his latest, ‘About the Light’ in March. A very rare opportunity to catch Steve with his trio in York!
Announcements
Snapped Ankles – **SOLD OUT**
**This event is now SOLD OUT**
Now settled in fertile east London, Snapped Ankles maintain the feral energy of the forest. Fight or flight. Primal motorik rhythms, the rush of white noise and post-punk angles; an aural onslaught played out on homemade log synths, electrified guitars and sticks beating hell on taut animal skin.
Abstract Orchestra plays MF DOOM
Abstract Orchestra, the all star hip-hop big band return to The Crescent ahead of their new album, and fresh off their tour with Slum Village.
After their last show which covered the Madvillainy album from start to finish, we’ve got them back in, this time delving deep into the Doom back catalogue. 18 incredible jazz musicians taking on Doom’s classics; featuring MCs Micall Parknsun and Joker Starr.
King Kurt + Snakerattlers
Legendary psychobilly outfit King Kurt come to The Crescent for the first time in November!
Support from fine York garage rock duo Snakerattlers.
Herbal Mafia Residents Special
For our next event we’re going back to our roots and giving you a good old fashioned Herbal Mafia party. All our residents, all night long. Plus it’s Yenz and Moxx’s joint birthday party so it’ll be extra messy! No advance tickets for this one, only £3 on the door before 11pm and £5 after, just like the old days!
Indigo presents: Ralph Lawson
A resident of the legendary Leeds party Back to Basics, Ralph Lawson has played in some of the most established places going and done mixes which have earned 5 star ratings from across the board. Ralph brings together a seamless blend of energetic house music which is sure to keep the crowd engaged from start to finish and anticipating his every move. No matter where or when he plays the fire is always brought and needless to say we know that Indigo will be no exception.
PYJÆN
Delighted to welcome back explosive London quintet PYJÆN to York, fresh with a debut album, and off the back of sellout shows at prestigious venues like Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scotts, as well as sessions for Worldwide FM.
Tugboat Captain, Jerry, Perspex + Neon Salmon
Tugboat Captain are a rotating crew of friends and family – recording, rehearsing and releasing music out of a terraced house in South London. The band have spent the last year gathering attention across the DIY Pop community through their relentless touring, homemade videos and bittersweet pop songs.
CheChelos
Chechelos is Argentina’s latest popular music revelation. The cello duo that nationalized the instrument and built a bridge between traditional Peñas and theatre.
Burning Duck Comedy – Jonny & the Baptists: Love York and Hate Bastards
After a triumphant debut show here on the 2017 Lefty Scum tour, Jonny & the Baptists return to spread the love. Mostly.