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

Danni Nicholls finally hits the road for her Hear Your Voice tour. Danni and the band are excited to be back performing songs from her third studio album The Melted Morning, as well as favourites from across her critically-acclaimed catalogue. This multi award-nominated artist's vibrant, spellbinding performances are guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your boots. Her passionate delivery, captivatingly soulful voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter will compel you to fall under her spell.

Tara from Prince Edward Island, Canada has been captivating audiences around the world for over 25 years with her soulful voice and poignant songwriting.. Anyone who is familiar with Tara's music will know that she has the unique ability to combine atmosphere and heartfelt lyrics with an emotional vocal that never fails to hit the listener straight in the heart. Her charm and passion shines through as if she is serenading us personally. Her latest Town Hall Live concert will be one of only four on her latest tour in the UK.. Support will come from the Kirton Rock Choir.

Town Hall Live is delighted to welcome Jaimee Harris to Kirton - in Lindsey. Jaimee is playing her first UK Tour as a solo artist. Many fans will have seen her previously playing with and supporting Mary Gauthier. In 2023 she released her breakthrough album 'Boomerang Town' that examines growing up in small town America (Waco, Texas) but longing to leave for a better life elsewhere. It marked a leap forward for Jaimee and drew comparisons with her contemporaries, such as Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin and Gretchen Peters. She's got a songwriter's instinct for the hard truth and a voice that brings them home with a visceral punch.

The Hunch play Irish, Folk, Americana, Blues and Latin music with a generous dash of humour. Michael Doonan: (vocals, flute and uileann pipes). Founder member of the legendary 70s folk-rock band Hedgehog Pie. He also fronts The Mighty Doonans folk-rock band. Bob Thomas: (percussion and harmonica). Bob fronted another highly respected folk-rock outfit, Kitsyke Will, and has since lent his wonderful soul-inflected vocal style to The Solicitors. Alongside these two are the stunning acoustic guitarist/vocalist Chris Hanks and key-boards/accordionist/vocalist Tony Bacon both alumni of West Yorkshire’s thriving roots music scene.

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local Kirton in Lindsey choir is run by singer/pianist Christina Dmytryk Clark. The choir is for all ages and all the local Lincolnshire branches of Rock Choir, like ours come together to do incredible gigs like the 9,500 seat Liverpool Arena and Guinness World Record attempts (The Rock Choir members have got 3 world records and even had personal certificates arranged for them) and community events too like the local Lincolnshire music and food festivals. We rehearse every week during the school calendar and you can come along to any rehearsal that is convenient to you for your FREE taste of what singing with your local choir is like. You can book for you and your friends at https://www.rockchoir.com/join. What are you waiting for? It's a FREE singing session near you! Here is a quote about our choir - 'Why I love Rock Choir: I've had lupus for over 16 years. I get to forget that once a week and I feel like I've achieved something in life now, as I've had to give everything else up because of it.' - Sheryl (Rock Choir member) Rock Choir is a winner of the Red Ribbon 'Big Heart' Award [https://rockchoir.com/awards-achievements/]. and holds 1 former and 2 current Guinness World Records. The choir is also credited with single handedly starting the contemporary choir movement.

After releasing his debut album Empty Passenger Seat in 2023 to much acclaim, the Lancashire born singer-songwriter is due to release his much anticipated second album Alone In Valentine. The release in April 2026 will coincide with a band tour of the north of England, Isle of Man and Scotland and will be a showcase premiere of the whole album from start to finish. The album will be cut in the capital of country music, Nashville, with legendary names in the country music world working alongside Joe to bring the album to life. Cal Campbell and Cornelius Webb, sons of the legends Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb will be producing Alone In Valentine. Joe is aiming for the album to be a bridge between musical generations, bringing something new and pushing boundaries, while having elements rooted in the classic country sound. Don't miss your chance to watch this outstanding talent.

Lachlan Bryan is a genre-bending, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter from Melbourne. His eclectic, literate records and live shows, often recorded and performed with his loyal band of band of brothers The Wildes, have gained LB a loyal fanbase in Australia and The UK over the past decade. He's flown the flag of the Americana genre in Australia since The Wildes debut record in 2010, and he has toured with the likes of Steve and Justin Townes Earle, Joe Pug, John Hiatt, Shawn Colvin and Joan Armatrading - as well as more contemporary acts like The North Mississippi Allstars and Lord Huron. Breakthrough album Black Coffee won a Golden Guitar and a Music Victoria Award in 2014, and all of LB's subsequent albums have been short-llisted for the Australian Music Prize.

Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk rock, country and beyond. She possesses one of those voices that immediately makes you stop what you are doing and give her your full attention. She engages audiences with 70's inspired style and voice full of soul, which further increases the the seductive power of her songs. Sorrel releases her sophomore album in October. Her Town Hall Live concert will be a full band concert.