World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is a poet and a maths graduate. He writes about important stuff like hope, dinosaurs and German falafel-spoons. His work has been shared on TED.com and viewed millions of times worldwide, as well as being translated into 21 different languages. When there’s not a global pandemic on he performs all over the country and has really really missed live gigs.
Announcements
Baby Band w/ Malthouse Boys
Our occasional for toe-tappin’-toddlers returns in July with folk-pop trio Malthouse Boys.
Wolfgang Flür (Kraftwerk) – *CANCELLED*
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.
Orlando Weeks + Folly Group
Orlando Weeks studied illustration at Brighton University before spending a decade in the band, The Maccabees. In 2016, when the group decided to disband he set about writing The Gritterman, his first book. He is on the verge of releasing his second solo album, ‘Hop Up’.
Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. + Unlcle Bari
Heavy Japanese psych-rockers Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. finally return to the UK in October!
Laurence Jones – *CANCELLED*
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.
Clearwater Creedence Revival + James Taylor Tribute w/ Joe Martin – *SOLD OUT*
This is one fabulous show with all the CCR classics… Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Who’ll Stop the Rain, Run Thru the Jungle, Suzi Q, Bad Moon Rising, Green River, Travellin’ Band and many more. And performed by a band coming up to its 25th anniversary, including premier musicians thoroughly able to to do the music justice since 1998 – Peter Barton (15 years singer of The Animals), Geoff Hammond (ex-Denny Laine Band), Graham Pollock (ex-Hollies) and Alan Sagar (ex-Slack Alice).
Serotones, YouVee, Pavilion + The Palava
York Bands Serotones, YouVee, Pavilion and Palava come together in aid of Charity ‘CALM’ – In memory of Paul Layfield.
Holiday Ghosts
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.
Soma Crew, Percy + The New Solar Drones
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.