With over 15 million streams and sold out shows across five continents, Talisk have amassed a global following whilst redefining the folk genre. Mohsen Amini (concertina), Benedict Morris (violin) and Charlie Galloway (guitar) push musical boundaries whilst testing a trio’s live production capabilities. There’s captivating a crowd, then there’s Talisk.
Announcements
Ed Force One: Iron Maiden Tribute Act + Spirit of the Hawk
Now considered the best Iron Maiden tribute act in the UK, Ed Force One have “Maiden down to perfection.”
Live/Wire: ‘The AC/DC Show’ – Saturday
The hugely successful tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.
Live/Wire: ‘The AC/DC Show’ – Friday
The hugely successful tribute to rock music’s greatest band AC/DC, complete with a wall of Marshalls’ and over two hours of High Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.
York Zine Fest
Free entry! Drop in and check out any of the 30+ local stall holders or join in a workshop, everyone welcome!
EURO24 Final: England vs Spain
We’re showing the England games on the big screen in the concert room. This is all seated and ticketed to guarantee you a seat. Tickets are £1 from here.
We are also showing the game in the front bar too, this is free entry and unreserved/first come first served. The vast majority of this will be standing to ensure as many of you can be in the building for this special night as possible.
Bella Gaffney + Kate Griffin
Winner of the prestigious 2016 Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award, Bella (of The Magpies) is celebrated for her folk-inspired songwriting and unique arrangements of traditional pieces.
Birdlands, Cherry Fuzz Club + The Hangnails
Soon to be familiar York based five-piece Birdlands launch their debut album at The Crescent on Friday 30th August.
Birdlands feature all five members of excellent post-punk outfit The Rosemaries.
It’s great to welcome alt-rockers The Hangnails back to The Crescent stage, and joining them the excellent Cherry Fuzz Club who make ace, big riffing, punky-grunge.
Evolution of Fishermen + special guests
Off the back of a sold-out EP launch, London-based folk quintet Evolution of Fishermen join us for an intimate evening at the end of July.
Say Owt presents: Luke Wright
Following the smash hit success of his Silver Jubilee show (“the best thing he’s done and that’s saying something.” ★★★★★ Telegraph) Luke Wright returns with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of JOY.