Michael Head (Pale Fountains, Shack, The Strands) & The Red Elastic Band return to York this December.
His new, Bill Ryder-Jones produced album Loophole, promises to be a creative milestone document for the much-fitted Liverpool songwriter, performing live here with his great band, right on the top of their game.
Announcements
Burning Duck Comedy: Mark Thomas
Mark is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in new show ‘Gaffa Tapes’.
ATKRTV, Take Care Texas, DEADSET + Fat Spatula
York noise merchants “atkrtv” welcome up “Take Care, Texas” (prev. Ty Tennant) from London for a co-headline extravaganza showcasing some of the best upcoming noise/punk/shoegaze acts around.
Pom Poko + congratulations
Norweigan post-punk rockers Pom Poko return with a new album following their recent sold-out UK tour.
SPIDER CIRCLE X CODE
Forward-thinking London-based club nights SPIDER CIRCLE and CODE unite for a collaborative event. Showcasing cutting edge music, bringing a taste of neo-grime and nu-soul to York. Live visuals from both collectives – as well as some special guests.
The Herbaliser Band
A return show for The Herbaliser Band who wowed us back in 2018. The legendary Ninja Tune outfit revolutionised the UK trip hop sound with their sample based fusion of jazz and hip hop in the mid 90s, and would go on to inspire and work with countless hip hop greats over the past three decades. Their 8 piece all star lineup blasted the dancefloor last time, do not miss!
DJ Food – A/V Show
Ninja Tune Records mainstay DJ Food is coming to The Crescent in June with an all new AV show aimed at the dancefloor.
A producer, club & radio DJ, ‘Strictly Kev’ also worked on Coldcut’s Solid Steel Radio and was the chief designer at Ninja Tune since the early 90’s.
The Subways + Loose Articles
Noughties rock’n’rollers The Subways return to York off the back of last year’s return to form, Uncertain Joys.
O.
Eagly eyed Ouroboros followers will recognise O. drummer and York Uni alumni Tash Keary from jazz adjacent support slots a few years back. Since leaving York, she’s formed O. : a mutant post punk sax/drums duo who take no prisoners, with their upcoming album ‘WeirdOs’ about to release on label of the moment Speedy Wunderground.
Support comes from York Uni alt jazz outfit Neo Borgia Trio.
The Magic Numbers – *At The Citadel, York* – *SOLD OUT*
The Magic Numbers’ outstanding musicianship, blood harmonies and skilfully crafted songs, make them a truly unique, exciting and unmissable live band. They continue to tour the world building their audiences and exploring new ground in the studio together producing albums.