One of the most lauded singer-songwriters of her generation, Dar Williams has been captivating audiences with her sheer elegance and honesty in her folk-pop songwriting since the early '90s. As documented on her last album, the 2012 In The Time Of Gods,, Williams’ growth as an individual over her almost two-decade-long career has gone hand-in-hand with her evolution as an artist. She has toured with such distinguished artists as Joan Baez, Patty Griffin, Ani DiFranco, and Shawn Colvin. Lucy Wainwright Roche opens the show.

Back by popular demand we have the brilliant Andy Chapman as Freddie Mercury

Julian Taylor, of combined Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry, is a Toronto music scene staple, and musical chameleon. His versatility as a songwriter is signature; one minute he’s onstage playing with his band spilling out electrified rhythm and blues glory, and the next he’s featured at a folk festival delivering a captivating solo singer-songwriter set. Taylor is as an explosive and captivating a live performer as you’ll ever see. ​With a stellar 2021 behind him, which has included scooping 'Best Solo Artist' at the Canadian Folk Awards, plus nominations at the Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) for 'Contemporary Roots Album Of The Year' and 'Best Indigenous Artist', Taylor kicks off 2023 by embarking on his first ever UK solo tour. ​His second solo album 'The Ridge' as already hit two million streams on Spotify, and his latest single '100 Proof' is currently featured on Spotify's 'Fresh Folk' playlist. Catch him at The Star in February. ​Support comes from Surrey singer / songwriter Hannah Scott whosemusic has been heard in the hit TV series, Grey’s Anatomy (Series 17), and has been played regularly on the BBC with releases supported by Dermot O’Leary and Bob Harris on BBC Radio 2 and Tom Robinson on 6 Music. She also been featured by MOJO, The Guardian and Clash Magazine. She has supported Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, The Trials Of Cato and 10cc. Hannah has been nominated by FATEA Magazine for female artist of the year 2022 ​Age 18+ Only

Stephen Fearing's music is a mesmerizing blend of roots, folk, and pop. Co-founder of Canadian roots-rock supergroup Blackie and The Rodeo Kings, he is a beguiling teller of tales and master guitarist who delights audiences throughout North America, the UK, and Europe. A multi JUNO and Canadian Folk Music award winner, his tenth solo album, Every Soul's a Sailor, was named 2017 Worldwide Album of the Year by Blues & Roots Radio. Stephen released his last album in 2020, The Unconquerable Past, to critical acclaim. Fearing is an alluring entertainer, heart-breaking, expansive, and full of mirth, with a clear, honourable voice that lifts you out into his wide world and "brings you back home to yourself." Over the course of his celebrated career he has collaborated with artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Roseanne Cash, Richard Thompson, Rose Cousins, Nick Lowe, Sarah McLachlan, Margo Timmins, Keb Mo, Suzie Vinnick, and many more.

Robbie is a veteran of the industry, with an ‘Emerging Artist’ award, 3 studio albums, several released co-writes and many festival and showcase appearances under his belt, but Robbie’s unwavering focus on staying true his identity as an artist has kept him current, fresh and popular through a decade as a full time touring musician.

Originally from New York, Richard Shindell now divides his time between Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York’s Hudson Valley. He is a writer whose songs paint pictures, tell stories, juxtapose ideas and images, inhabit characters, vividly evoking entire worlds along the way and expanding our sense of just what it is a song may be. Starting his career in New York City, he has now released a number of much lauded albums including Reunion Hill and Somewhere Near Paterson. In 1998, Shindell joined forces with his friends Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky to record an album of covers under the guise of Cry Cry Cry which further enhanced his reputation. His songs have attracted many fans including Joan Baez who has covered his song, Reunion Hill, as well as touring with Show of Hands who are great admirers of his talents. He’s been a rare visitor to the UK of late – catch him while you can.

The Bobby Charltons were stalwarts of the local and wider music scene in the 80s and 90s and took the best of punk, rock n roll and indie to develop their own uncompromising sound. People will remember them for their energetic live performances across the region, playing alongside numerous now household names on their journey and releasing two well received full studio albums in Gods Game (1993) and Glow (1995). Following the Death of Lead Singer Gary Quinn in 2022 members of the band, alongside Gary's son George have decided to come together for a one night only reunion and tribute to celebrate the music and history of the band. Gods Game and Glow (plus maybe some extras) will be digitally re-released to coincide with the reunion/tribute gig. Along the way we are hoping to raise some money for Stroke Association & MS Trust Special guests will also be making an appearance on the day, making it a memorable and unmissable occasion. Ticket £12 ADV / £15 On the Door Doors at 2pm Acts to start promptly at 2.30pm

Janet's brilliant tribute to two of the most iconic female vocalists of all time.

Skafull are a fabulous seven piece live band with a jumping horn section, hailing from Manchester and re-creating the songs and sounds of Ska, Reggae & 2-Tone era. Performing all the ska anthems from the era!

Formed in 2019 our 7-piece band in Celebration of the music and artistry of Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac and without doubt, our lead vocalist is the nearest thing to Stevie Nicks you're ever likely to hear. Why not check us out for yourselves!

The uk's most in demand one man glam rock show ! A fast moving show that hardly comes up for air !

Escape to the time of Beatlemania! The Pretend Beatles are a top UK tribute band to The Fab Four, and one of a tiny handful playing the theatre circuit. Featuring professional musicians who have performed all over the world, the band prides itself in truly capturing The Beatles sound. Playing authentic instruments and wearing Beatles style costumes from all eras, the Beatles tribute band recreates the musical and vocal parts of the original records, along with the spirit of The Beatles who were such a fun band to watch during their live era. The Pretend Beatles will have you singing and dancing along from start to finish, with their wide ranging repertoire including all the classics. The band have played hundreds of gigs in the last few years, and earned a reputation as one of the best Beatles tributes around.

Viv & Riley's sound is old-soul roots music to its core, elegantly combining a traditional backbone with the fresh iconic melodies of future-leaning indie-folk, and the tightly wound vocal harmonies of the old-time and classic country music they came from. Although they grew up on opposite sides of the country, Riley in Seattle, Washington, and Vivian in Lexington, Virginia, the two had an instant musical connection upon meeting in 2018. The pair has been collaborating since then, honing their sound playing hundreds of shows across the US, UK, and Canada.

Valli'd Reason is a three-piece act that pays homage to the iconic music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They are recognized for their ability to recreate the classic hits that defined an era in American music. The band takes audiences on a musical journey featuring popular songs such as "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" and other classics associated with The Four Seasons. Their performances are described as energetic and nostalgic, appealing to fans of the original band as well as new listeners.

A Sons of Town Hall show is more than a concert, it's an immersive experience unlike any other. American songwriter/author David Berkeley and British songwriter/producer Ben Parker are the men beneath the hats in the transatlantic folk duo. They're also the stars of the hilarious radio-theatre podcast series Madmen Cross the Water. Sons of Town Hall is creating an entirely new performance genre: Part live concept album, part performance art, the pair conjures their timeless mythic universe under the aliases Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, 19th-century vagabonds who travel the world in a hand-built boat to escape troubled pasts and search for adventure and love. The Sons weave wild stories between their heartbreaking and rousing songs, taking audiences on a deeply imaginative trip every show. For fans of Simon and Garfunkel, Tom Waits, and Monty Python alike, concertgoers are uplifted and inspired, transfixed and transformed, in awe of Sons of Town Hall’s harmonies, and drunk on adventure and the tragic beauty of the human condition.

Our 13th Shakedown (unlucky for some), featuring: Benson Gibbons & The Sapphires - young sizzling early rhythm & blues combo! Lord Rochester - join Russ Wilkins, Saskia & Lois as they deliver that stomping Diddley Beat! The Razerbills - instro twangers, delivering a organ fuelled cacophony! Plus DJs, dance comp and a raffle!!! Plus it's Razerbill Pete's big birthday bash - so come and wish him all the best! All happening at the home of entertainment - the Caroline St Social Club!

Saltaire Shakedown No 14 goes pogo-a-go-go with four, yes 1-2-3-4, ace groups! All the way from Canada we have Thine/Thee/Tha/Thu Retail Simp$ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfj9saZ8Ern0y49 C2JWXiw], having released a handful of critically acclaimed LP's on the Total Punk record label, the Simps describe themselves thus: What if the Velvet Underground had written Wooly Bully and Sam The Sham Sister Ray?' If Ron House picked up some bongos and joined CCR or If Half Japanese and Hasil Adkins started a Meters cover band? This is the scrap yard of the Retail Simp's mind. Short on practice and high on ideas, thee Retail Simple Tones are 4 well traveled and unraveled individuals, bound by a musical adventure. We'd also add that they are responsible for writing one of the best songs, ever - Weapon Of The Mystic [https://youtu.be/Rak0xQNqScs?si=vBeLAZYRi6LayRTl], a song so other worldly your hairs on the back of your neck will do the dance of the Ju-Ju! Next up we have Brit punk oldies The Real Losers [http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC6y9QKFslgU1f-Zw1REvSg].Fresh from having their 2003 debut LP released on Total Punk Records (Portland, OR) and getting over to the U.S of A to play live - the Real Losers are having a last hurrah, playing all the hits and misses as best they can. From their inception in 1999, through to their demise is 2005, the Real Losers played an uncomprimising blown out noise, rooted in their love for bands like Real Kids, Bobbyteens, Teengenerate, Dictators and other musical miscreants. Expect songs from Time To Lose, Music For Funsters and 2024's Total Punk comp - Good Clean Fun. Alright! From Leeds we proudly present - Nape Neck [https://napeneck.bandcamp.com/album/the-shallowest-end]. A fine trio making fine noise playing post-punk thats simultaneously tangled and taut, danceable and destructed, all while resisting any attempts to be easily situated as the latest addition to a specific geographic and genre-based continuum that stretches back to Gang of Four and Delta 5. Nape Necks knotted rhythms and the intersecting/overlapping vocal shouts from all three band members bring to mind Scissor Girls or Erase Errata, who also drew inspiration from the spiky tension of first wave UK post-punk and translated it through the more wild and free tendencies of DNA-descended downtown art-noise. Clipped morse code rhythms and sharply punctuated lyrical declarations join forces with delirious, snaking guitar and duelling vocals which push against steady bass throb and stark, calculated beats as Nape Neck walk the tightrope between chaos and calm. And last but by no means least - from Glasgow there's Dragged Up [https://draggedup.bandcamp.com/track/clachan-dubh]! And to quote: "Glasgow art-punks riding a relentless wave of restless creativity and blessed with a punishing knack for chaos and groove" We can't argue with that! Please note - as this is a four band slam down the start will be pretty prompt. Also as we have a touring international act coming through our town, and two out of town acts, we'd like to cover their costs as much as possible and make it worth their while. We are a not for profit outfit and we like to give the bands as much as possible, for this Shakedown the ticket price reflects this. Thanks for your continued support!

A nomad, both geographically and musically, songwriter Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes straight from – and to – the heart. His songs address universal themes of love, loss, travel, home, accepting the past and embracing the future in a deeply personal way. They are variously painted with the vibrant colours of folk, Americana, jazz, country, soul, pop and, increasingly, celtic traditions; an eclecticism that has seen him compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and Tom Waits amongst

Pleasure Grounds Present Fig By Four Fig by Four is multi-instrumentalist Sarah Statham, who weaves ethereal thoughts on connection and growth into a melting pot of dynamic, colourful and sincere musical storytelling. In the project, Sarah sings, plays guitar, bass, drums and keys gigging with a band of friends to bring the songs to life. Her debut album Capture Reveal was released in October 2023. Hinged on pensive lyrics, dynamic rhythms, characterful guitars, harmonies and ear-catching basslines, the record set out a strong intention for establishing explorational themes which have the ability to engage with audiences in various and always-affirming ways. Her as yet un-named second album is due for release in 2026, with a live solo-session version of Surgeon Song released in January. https://figbyfour.bandcamp.com/ Gurgles Bradford Brother/Sister and Bradley Fender Rhodes electric piano heavy Prog/Psychpoppers and 6music faves! https://linktr.ee/gurglesband Echo Machine One Jimmy Manning and friends with shimmering hook laden tunes, interwoven with luscious tape delays. https://www.instagram.com/echomachineone/ Advance Tickets £9.00 On the door £10.50

Doors 2pm. Two big sets of Tom Petty classics played by a fully live top Tom Petty tribute band, established 2011.

Jim Moray is an English folk singer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer.

Steely Don is an 11 piece band based in the North of England, dedicated to playing the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen. The aim of the band is to deliver authentic performances of the back catalogue from the classic albums of these highly regarded musicians and songwriters, who produced music that blended elements of Rock, Jazz, Latin, R&B, Soul and Blues. Expect to hear the hits Reelin in the years, Do it again, FM, Josie, Peg, Rikki dont lose that number, Kid Charlemagne..as well as a selection of deep cuts and classic album tracks. The band are highly experienced musicians and are all massive fans of Steely Dan. Its an on-going labour of love to recreate the music as faithfully and accurately as possible. This is a tribute band.