Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists of the modern age, rising to stardom in the late 1960's, Her music and songwriting is the jewel in the crown of the Woodstock generation. Bursting onto the scene with a sound entirely her own, Joni earned the respect of her musical peers and the love of her audiences Worldwide. Joni would go on to mine the depths of her emotive landscape and push the boundaries of songcraft and artistry for over five decades. Mitchell's albums and songs are widely recognised as masterpieces, standards that would become the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans throughout the world and continue to draw and inspire new generations of fans. Zervas & Pepper are Welsh Singer/Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper, who have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally. The duo and their recording/touring band enjoy cult success on the UK and European Folk/Americana scene and have released five critically-acclaimed studio albums and undertaken countless live headline and support tours, receiving strong national and international network radio support throughout their career and their original music garnering praise and accolades from the likes of CSN&Y legend David Crosby, BBC DJ's Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and Don Letts. 'This Flight Tonight' is a celebration of Joni Mitchell's music that the duo have had in the making for many years, and now 2023 will see them finally take this show on the road for the first time. The carefully-crafted set list will feature songs from Joni's million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For The Roses, Court and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release 'Blue'. We are musical purist's Kathryn Pepper explains If we're going to present Joni's music for a live show then we are going to aim to recreate the performances almost exactly as they were intended, as songwriters and performers ourselves we know that every single note, inflection, momentary pause was placed there by the artist with intent.. We hold Joni Mitchell's music in the utmost regard and so we aim to capture its inner spirit and channel its majesty into each live performance

Jenny is becoming one of the UKs most popular mediums thanks to her incredible mediumship. If you havent witnessed why for yourself yet, now is your chance! All of her shows contain laughter and incredible moments of clarity and reassurance for people who receive messages. There are things we dont fully understand about life and death but what Jenny does is bring some peace to those who need it.

The John Hackett Band embodies the spirit of progressive rock. From John's pastoral flute textures, through the funky interplay between drummer Duncan Parsons and bassist Jeremy Richardson to the intricacies of Nick Fletcher's lead guitar the group embrace pop, rock, jazz, classical, funk and all stops in-between, from the tenderest of ballads to hair-raising instrumental workouts! John Hackett has been a much-loved and admired figure in the progressive rock scene since the mid-70's; best-known for his flute work with his brother, former Genesis guitarist, Steve Hackett on albums such as Voyage of The Acolyte, Sketches of Satie and Please Dont Touch. Nick Fletcher is probably the best jazz rock guitarist in the country. His fluency is astounding, plus he possesses a first rate classical guitar technique to boot! I consider Nick Fletcher to be an absolute star Steve Hackett The band have never sounded better, and they are musically as tight as a drum skin at present. David Edwards, The Progressive Aspect March 2024 ++++++++++++ Ms Amy Birks is an award-winning English singer, songwriter, and musician renowned for her evocative blend of chamber pop and progressive influences. She first gained prominence as the lead vocalist and lyricist for the Beatrix Players, whose debut album, Magnified, was released in 2017. Following the group's disbandment, Birks embarked on a solo career, releasing her debut album, All That I Am & All That I Was, in 2020. Her sophomore album, In Our Souls, released in 2022, draws inspiration from literary figures like the Brontë sisters, reflecting her deep appreciation for literature. After a hiatus following their 2017 debut, Magnified, Beatrix Players reformed with Birks at the helm with the critically acclaimed Living & Alive, released on September 22, 2023. Drawing comparisons to artists such as Kate Bush, Fleetwood Mac and Jethro Tull, Amy takes to the stage with two of her Beatrix Players bandmates, John Hackett & Matthew Lumb, to perform an intimate set from her back catalogue.

Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006,The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual fathers immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott Doonican and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Dave Doonican, Dr. Mo-Jo Doonican and Reight Reverend Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous peoples songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments, and to complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows. A group that is both perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played close to 1350 side- splitting shows to date, and have brought smiles and belly- laughs to audiences across the UK; from Barnsley to Barnstaple, from Glastonbury to Glasgow. They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of Jump Ararnd, The Lady In Greggs, "How Deep Is Your Glove?", "Paint 'em Back", "Goat Yoga", and If I Could Punch A Face... Itd Be Justin Biebers. After countless sellouts at the Lantern over the last 17 years, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican cant wait to bring their circus back to Scott Doonican's self-proclaimed "favourite venue on the planet" and they promise that they WILL rock you... but gently!

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk for over 40 years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation. In their time together, the group - comprising Tony Berry, David Littler and Steve Millington - have performed thousands of concerts, recorded over 30 albums, starred in several of their own highly successful BBC radio and TV series, and made countless appearances on other programmes. The Houghton Weavers guarantee a wonderful evening of entertainment suitable for all the family. Their experience in the business together with their style and professionalism ensures that, as their motto says, they always ‘Keep Folk Smiling’.

The Eighth of November the Bodleian Library is opened to the public in 1602, and Rupert Bear, illustrated by Mary Tourtel, makes his first appearance in print in 1920. ..and in 2025, we're delighted to be welcoming three distinct acts new to Knutsford Little Theatre YouTube historian and songwriter Catherine Warr, inspiring folk artist Mark Beltane, and singer/songwriter Duncan Parsons, each of them carrying with them songs bursting with heart, humanity, history, and humour. Known and respected in their home cities of Leeds and Sheffield, this will be the first appearance on KLT's stage for Catherine and Mark (Duncan will have played with John Hackett Band shortly before on 25th September). It's going to be a great evening's entertainment as the Autumn matures and we look toward Christmas.. Will any of them commemorate libraries or cartoon bears Come and find out! Tickets are £12 in advance, £14 on the door This is one of a series of events organised by RoughDraftAudio, promoting live music around the country. If you'd like to find out more about other events, sign up to the newsletter at https://www.roughdraftaudio.com/music/signup.htm Catherine Warr A young historian and filmmaker from Leeds, Catherine's unique approach to historical storytelling brings together costumes, elaborate sets, music, and in-depth research to make history interesting and accessible to everyone. Her YouTube channel is filled with engaging tales from history, whether pirates, The Titanic, Vikings, the film industry, surfing in Britain anything that has caught her eye. This evening she will be transforming elements of her documentary storytelling for the live arena, sometimes described as Horrible Histories for grown ups https://www.catherinewarrshistorytours.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@CatherineWarr Mark Beltane Mark Beltane is a Sheffield based singer and guitarist combining gentle nature-inspired lyricism with fingerstyle folk guitar. His debut album 'Sometimes Turning', recorded with legendary producer Ian Caple, was released in 2025. His music will appeal to fans of 60s and 70s players like Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, and Sandy Denny along with more contemporary voices like Josephine Foster and Devendra Banhart. https://www.instagram.com/markbeltane/ https://markbeltane.bandcamp.com/ Duncan Parsons An ex-pat Southerner living in Sheffield, Duncan will be playing tunes from his various albums, taking in songs about Ladybird Books, Children's TV, The Green Cross Code Man, and Robots.. ..a slightly more assertive Nick Drake.. ..sounds like something beamed in from an earlier, more innocent musical era. Prog Magazine on album I'm Here, All Weak https://www.facebook.com/musicdsp https://duncanparsons.roughdraftaudio.com/ https://duncanparsons.bandcamp.com/

for the second year in a row, it's LOL x The Mayor.. Stand by for a night a genius comedy plus something very interesting in the middle! Your host is the ace Dominic Woodward with headliners being: Gav Webster and Joe Zailis

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It is enormously pleasing to be welcoming Heather Findlay to Knutsford Little Theatre! Heather burst upon the musical scene in 1997 with Mostly Autumn, staying with them for 13 years, as well as having side projects such as Odin Dragonfly. A solo artist since 2010, she has continued to experiment with different band formats, including recent work with The Bee Tellers. This evening will be part of her tour in support of her new album, Wildflower. Heather will be playing a solo headline set, featuring songs from across her repertoire, including her own albums, Mostly Autumn tunes, plus music from other projects. The evening will be opened with a set from Sheffield based singer/songwriter Duncan Parsons.. Expect a mixture of bluesy warmth, wistfulness, humour, and joy. This is one of a series of events organised by RoughDraftAudio, promoting live music in Sheffield. If you'd like to find out more about other events, sign up to the newsletter at https://www.roughdraftaudio.com/music/signup.htm Heather Findlay Known for her magical, evocative voice and an ability to interpret and inhabit a range of styles with a mix of power and feeling, Heather Findlay is one of the finest vocalists working in music today. Prog magazine lauded her, Deliciously sultry vocals, whilst Maverick magazine hailed her, Pure, crystalline voice. She grabs your heart in an almost vice-like grip. She has earned her stripes and honed her craft over the years, turning a natural love of music into a stock in trade, with never a dull moment along the way. Heather Findlay was born and bred in Yorkshire. Brought up in a very musical household, where the radio was never off unless the turntable was spinning, from an early age the foundations for Heather's future career were laid.At the age of 18, Heather was studying Art at college and, as well as spending increasing amounts of time experimenting in recording studios, took the plunge and started performing her own small gigs around York. Following one such gig, having seriously impressed founder member Bryan Josh, 19 year old Heather was asked to join up and coming rock band Mostly Autumn. She was delighted to accept and, during the 13 extraordinary years that followed, Bryan and Heather went on to share much creative success, writing and recording many albums together. The band toured internationally throughout that time. In January 2010, however, Heather made the tough decision to part company with Mostly Autumn and to launch a solo career. Heather recalls, In 2010, I really felt ready to break out in a solo capacity and experiment with different styles and work with different people. I knew it wouldnt be easy to establish a solo career whilst continuing to fulfil my role in Mostly Autumn as I had also given birth to my first child in October 2008. Something had to give and my growing passion to explore other avenues won. Heather's appreciation for all forms of music has never left her, and Heather has relished the chance to team up with a huge range of contemporary artists. She has performed guest vocals with Ritchie Blackmore, Jethro Tull, Fish, John Wetton, Uriah Heep, Shed Seven, Iona, Troy Donockley, and with Marillion's Steve Hogarth as a guest singer on Lonely Robot. With Ayreon, Heather has sung live and in the studio alongside James LaBrie of Dream Theater; Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt, Irene Jansen and Anneke Van Giersbergen of VUUR and UK rock band Thunder. 2025 has seen the release of her new fully solo album Wildflower, and touring in support of it. https://www.blacksandrecords.com/heatherfindlay https://www.instagram.com/heatherfindlay.creative https://www.facebook.com/HeatherFindlay.Music Duncan Parsons An ex-pat Southerner living in Sheffield, Duncan will be playing tunes from his various albums, taking in songs about Ladybird Books, Children's TV, The Green Cross Code Man, and Robots.. ..a slightly more assertive Nick Drake.. ..sounds like something beamed in from an earlier, more innocent musical era. Prog Magazine on album I'm Here, All Weak https://www.facebook.com/musicdsp https://duncanparsons.roughdraftaudio.com/ https://duncanparsons.bandcamp.com/