Raised in Iowa City, the son of a nationally-recognised poet, by 1983, Nathan Bell had formed the duo Bell & Shore with then-wife Susan Shore. The two scored a record deal, began touring heavily, and would eventually release a pair of records, the second, L-Ranko Motel, scoring rave reviews. Their marriage and musical partnership ended in 1989 and he didn't pick up a guitar or write a song again for almost 15 years. With his latest album, I Don't Do This for Love, I Do This for Love (the third instalment in a potent trilogy that began with 2011's Black Crow Blue and continued with 2014's Blood Like a River), he has created a song cycle that is both moving and timely. The new CD won him more media attention in the space of a few weeks than he has experienced for a long time, picking up four and 5-star ratings from reviewers on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, the UK gets a chance to catch the man in action when he flies in for appearances at Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival and plays a few UK dates before heading for a string of shows in The Netherlands. Some recent quotes: Gritty and authentic A Best of 2016 selection - The Telegraph Really, really special Ricky Ross, BBC Radio Scotland Powerful excellent ★★★★★ - Country Music People A stand-out album poetry is coursing through his veins ★★★★★ Maverick magazine

Drop in and join us for a pay-what-you-want family-friendly art workshop. Come and create an Aztec-inspired Masquerade mask or two while enjoying chilled DJ sets in a cool immersive environment. We will cater to all ages and abilities, with colouring sheets for your tiny tots, to collage materials for the more adventurous, up to advanced large 3D mask sculpting (using cardboard and glue) with our resident experts - all to be worn at our Scarborough Art Masquerade Ball event on 2nd August. Winner 2024 Audience Choice award.

Secret Sub Rosa will be showcasing an Aztec-inspired 'Temple of Boom' immersive experience. A Masquerade Ball with live DJ sets from local artists, with masks that were made by the collective and guests as part of Scarborough Fringe, along with fun props made by the creative team. Last year Secret Sub Rosa won the Audience Choice Award for their Art workshops held at the Crescent Lounge. This year's mask workshops will be on 14th June.

Filey debut for this award winning performer Americana/Alt-Country songwriter Karen Jonas knows how to tell a story. Her new album The Restless (3.3) is a stunning collection of dreamy and dark alt-country confessionals; a deep exploration of love and vulnerability from one of Americana's most hopeless romantics (Holler.Country). With vocals that twist and snap with tension and emotional depth and a dynamic band, it's no wonder Karen is turning heads all around the world (Country Music People, U.K.). Flanked by her longtime guitarist the inimitable Tim Bray, bassist Seth Morrissey and Seth Brown on drums, she dazzles with energy that showcases their nine-year touring chemistry and the true joy of their art. Karen has released five full-length records and is a three-time Wammie (Washington Area Music) Award winner for Best Country and Americana Artist, Mid Atlantic Song Contest winner, Ameripolitan Award nominee, and official SXSW and UK Americanafest Showcasing Artist. As Parklife Mag DC put it, the voice of country music in the DMV is a big, bright voice that belongs to Virginia native Karen Jonas. KIND WORDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD her skill in weaving words and phrases into her lyrics is one that few others can match - Country Music People, U.K. Karen Jonas has experienced enough bitter disappointments to be able to sing reliably about fate's blows, broken dreams, and recurring demons - Rolling Stone Germany imaginative and inspired work - Saving Country Music collaborative chemistry, laser-sharp dynamics and intricate arrangements - Folk and Tumble, Ireland the versatility of Karen Jonas is fascinating, enjoyable and successful! Real Roots Cafe, The Netherlands