The Old Forge hosts (fairly) regular nights of excellent live music. The old forge lends itself to an intimate atmosphere creating wonderful acoustics. The evening events are a byob policy but tea/coffee, soft drinks and cake will be on sale too. Stanley Street food will also be on hand serving up a tasty dish prior to the event.
Sunday afternoon gigs are a tea/coffee, soft drinks and cake affair.
NEXT GIG, ITS QUALITY!
Described by FATEA as ‘atmospheric heaven’ and by Bright Young Folk as ‘super talented’; Threaded will take you on a journey through a roller coaster of emotions and musical imagery, with copious amounts of reflection and participation, and you will be left ‘feeling fresh, elated and eager for more.’ (Folk Radio UK).
Alongside their usual Threaded music making, they have been working with Theatre company: Red Earth Theatre, on their current production ‘Soonchild’. They have composed the score, and will be performing in the show when it tours nationally in 2019. Red Earth Theatre create shows which are accessible to the d/Deaf community, so the research into how to make the music accessible is supported by Arts Council England.
‘They are to be greatly applauded for the entirely self-penned compositions that they have come up with, and for the most impressive breadth of style they demonstrate.’ (R2 Rock ‘n’ Reel)
‘With their own impressive talent to underpin their passion for musical exploration, [and] seemingly endless capacity to create music and song that appeals across multiple audiences’ (Folk Radio UK)
***** CANCELLED ****HER CROOKED HEART******– Thursday 4th July
****CANCELLED****NELS ANDREWS & JESS MORGAN – Friday 27th Sept
****CANCELLED **** JOHN EMIL – Sunday 29th September
SORRY THESE 3 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED, ESPECIALLY TO THE ARTISTS
UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT RECEIVE ENOUGH BOOKINGS IN ADVANCE TO BE CONFIDENT OF FULFILLING A GURANTEE FOR THESE ACTS. AS MUCH AS I LOVE HOSTING THESE SPECIAL NIGHTS OF MUSIC , AT THE MOMENT I NEED MORE TIME AND ENERGY TO FOCUS ON THE DAY TO DAY BUSINESS IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT 3 MONTH ROAD CLOSURE WHICH HAS BEEN AFFECTING BUSINESS. – SORRY FOLKS, ROB.
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PAUL LAMB & CHAD STRENTZ – Saturday 7th Dec, 7pm £12.
December blues…in a good way!
Award-winning British recording artists! Respected worldwide as Europe’s top Blues musician and entertainer, Paul Lamb was inducted into the British Blues Awards Hall of Fame (alongside the likes of Peter Green, John Mayall & Alexis Korner) and continues to bring his infectious brand of music to fans around the globe…..
Vocalist and guitarist Chad Strentz is one of the best Blues singers in Europe. He started out as a rockabilly hound at the age of 15, then toured extensively with the King Snakes. You will find in his voice and guitar playing a blend of music ranging from blues, soul, rockabilly and more.
