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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.