The Illness are a Liverpool-York (and beyond) based alt rock collective that traverse genres, as guided by the revolving door of collaborators that augment the core line-up from song to song. Their full-length debut, ‘Macrodosed’, is an eclectic but defiantly melodic collection of addictive hooks that pulls from all corners of popular alternative music.
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Billy Walton Band
Direct from the New Jersey Shore music scene, enjoy the soaring sounds of the Billy Walton Band! For 15 years the Billy Walton Band has been consistently delivering their mix of Rock, Soul and Blues mixed in psychedelic jams with thousands of gigs around the US, UK, and Europe.
Bootleg Blondie
Established in 2001 Bootleg Blondie is the world’s official No.1 Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and songwriter, bass player and author Gary Valentine.
The Crescent Record Fair
8 stallholders with lots of collectable and rare LPs and 45s and loads of bargains. A great selection of vinyl records of many genres. Free admission. Bar open for refreshments.
Herbal Mafia 19th Birthday w/ DJ Hybrid, Euphonique, Navigator & more
We’re starting the year with a bang, celebrating 19 years of underground raves in the city! Joining us for our bass heavy shenanigans we have not 1, or 2, but 3 massive veteran artists making their York debut!
The Bluetones
The Bluetones first came to prominence in 1995, when their debut release ‘Are You Blue Or Are You Blind’ broke into the Top 40.
The single proved to be the launching pad for a run that saw 14 hit singles and 6 albums follow.
Burning Duck Comedy: Matt Richardson
Being loud, brazen and a little bit lairy was all Matt needed to propel himself onto the comedy circuit aged 18 and be presenting national telly by 22. But faster than you can say ‘Celebrity Coach Trip’ he suddenly finds himself in his 30s, so what’s next for the lad?
Matt has moved to the countryside, settled down, and is trying his hardest to not make rude jokes. It’s not going as well as he’d hoped…
Burning Duck Comedy: Larry Dean
Larry’s been spending a lot of time with his granny lately. He wants to tell you about it. Join the thrice Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated, two-time star of Live At The Apollo for a hilarious new show about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty. As seen on Mock The Week, House Of Games, Fandan (Channel 4 Comedy Special) and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show.
Harry Baker – Evening Show
World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back and more full of wonder than ever. Celebrating wellies, postcodes, funerals and fertility journeys, his combination of playfulness, vulnerability and irrepressible hope has reached millions online and now he is back for more.
Harry Baker – Afternoon Show
May one thing match the gravity of all you’ve ever done. This wonderful reality: The best is yet to come. World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back and more full of wonder than ever. Celebrating wellies, postcodes, funerals and fertility journeys, his combination of playfulness, vulnerability and irrepressible hope has reached millions online and now he is back for more.