A 17 year old folk and blues guitarist and singer from Ballybofey in County Donegal, Muireann has sold out performances across Ireland and the UK. She specializes in performing acoustic fingerpicking country, piedmont, and ragtime blues styles from the 1920s, 30s and 40s as well as later folk, country and Americana.
Her first album, “I Kept These Old Blues was released in December 2023 and reached number 1 on the Amazon download chart UK.
Announcements
Chameleon x Ouroboros presents: Pearson Sound
Following legendary parties with Call Super, Martyn, and Ben UFO, Chameleon and Ouroboros unite once more to bring UK bass, techno, and Hessle Audio legend Pearson Sound to The Crescent.
Twinnie – *Sold Out*
Homecoming queen!
Country music star Twinnie returns to York in November.
The Crescent 9th Birthday Disco w/ Horse Meat Disco
Can you believe it’s been a whole 9 years since we took over this beautiful space! We’ve decided to invite back one of our favourite past guests to celebrate, Horse Meat Disco! A legendary queer night from London with over 20 years of parties to their name, playing all flavours of disco. Support comes from Crescent regulars, Jono, Alilou, Chompy Ras (Carlos) and a disco debut for Mike Jones.
Echobelly – *SOLD OUT*
Considered by many as one of the major players in the British BritPop scene, Echobelly are touring the U.K. Winter 2024 and joining us at the end of November.
Danny Clement
Leeds based, singer songwriter, Danny Clement releases his hotly anticipated EP ‘Letters’ on 4th October and brings the launch show to us at The Crescent on 9th October.
Flatcap Carnival + Rookie Numbers
Flatcap Carnival are York’s first and only bongo-bashing, trumpet-tooting Skanival band.
Soma Crew w/ Needlework + Fat Spatula
Local favourites, kraut-y shoegaze heroes Soma Crew return with an ace guitar heavy local supporting bill in Needlework and Fat Spatula.
Pip Blom + Tom Sharkett
Ace Dutch indie trio return to York in December!
Irie Vibes: Inspirational Sound
As part of our 15th birthday celebrations over the next few months, we are honoured to have some very special guests joining us:
Bradford’s dub defenders INSPIRATIONAL SOUND; also celebrating an amazing 25 years in the scene will be bringing the crew, including singers and MC’s: Richie Ranks, Dan Man and D.Bo General – responsible for the vocals on one of the biggest jungle tunes ever released: Some Justice ’95 aka ‘The Arsonist’.
Support from the Irie Vibes DJs and MCs, playing all manner of roots, reggae and dub; with jungle to finish!