Harking back to the roots of country rock and blues, with touches of Lynryd Skynrd, Allman Brothers, Little Feat and the ’70s sound of Cash, Young and Dylan, they appeal to the contemporary Blackberry Smoke and Jason Isbell fan bases. They are one of the hardest working bands around, touring and recording their songs of life’s trials and triumphs, in a traditional line up of acoustic and electric guitars, drums and bass.

The wonderful multi talented trio return to the white room with their stunning arrangements of classic Americana, blues, folk & old jazz standards.. Featuring acoustic guitars, upright bass, harmonica AND trombone A must for fans of any upbeat blues & foot tapping music..

The utterly amazing Lindsay Hannon with her FOUR piece band of Tom Waits playing maestros,return to DH9 with their homage to the legend that is Mr Tom Waits This time round the band is joined by a wonderful percussionist to add a musical cherry to their already delightful Waits cake.. Joyful Jazz vocals, perfect pianoing, beautiful bass plucking & brilliant banging of all things rhythmic these songs reimagined in the bands own delightful way are an absolute joy.. We are excited, I hope you are too Grab tickets now!!

Here at The White Room we pride ourselves on bringing the best & diverse artists from around the local area & beyond upto our lovely little venue so absolutely delighted to announce this fantastically different & exciting band to DH9 CANADIANS IN SPACE Do you remember the good old days, when a song with a dance routine was all the rage? Canadians In Space are from Barnsley, South Yorkshire and have never been to Canada. They are a songwriting duo (trio when live) and perform mildly hilarious pop songs so colloquial or irrelevant that the comedic interjections are often unintentional but necessary. Finalist at the Musical Comedy Awards & Winners of the Songs on the Key of Laugh, comedy song contest. They journey through space and time (mostly time) rediscovering their imagined shared past in a village neither grew up in. They are considered pioneers in the Soap Pop genre, based on the fact they coined the phrase and, in turn, the genre. If you love music and comedy then you are guaranteed 50% satisfaction. We look forward to another brilliant night here in Co Durham

We always try to bring something varied & diverse to the white room & this wonderful artist is more than that.. We the amazing talented Gabriel Moreno to Dh9 for a solo acoustic show Gabriel Moreno is Gibraltarian singer-songwriter, currently based in London. An irresistibly engaging performer, he combines a latin exuberance and passion with a rare lyrical calibre (he is also an accomplished poet, with 12 books published to date). Performing on nylon string guitar and often accompanied by The Quivering Poets, he creates a live experience that has been described as Taberba Folk - at once both energetic and intimate, anarchic and absorbing. He has thrilled audiences across South America, the USA and Europe, including recent sets at UK festivals Wilderness, The Great British Folk Festival, Malmesbury Roots and Folk Festival, Costa Folk Festival, Gibraltar Music Festival, ELY folk Festival, Broadstairs Folk Festival, Rochester Sweeps Festival and Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, and has been championed by the likes of BBC 6 Musics Cerys Matthews, with his sonorous baritone and poetical lyrics often seeing him compared to such luminary wordsmiths as Leonard Cohen,Nick Cave and Bill Callahan. Morenos unique artistic voice lies in the meeting and fusion of different identities. Born and raised in Gibraltar, a British territory bordering southern Spain and just 8 miles from Africa, he has since lived and performed across the world, absorbing influences from music, literature and art everywhere he went. Now considered one of the most compelling and distinctive artists in London's thriving folk and roots scene, he was previously the longtime curator and host of the legendary Lantern Society folk club, and in 2022 was awarded the title of Cultural Ambassador of Gibraltar. Moreno has written five albums since 2015 which have been received with acclaim by most Roots publications in the UK scene. 2025 will see the release of his sixth album, Nights in the Belly of Bohemia with an accompanying packed touring schedule across Europe, as well as a thirteenth book of poetry in that time entitled Gibraltar.

After the incredible show in 2024 we are excited to announce the return of the wonderful ALANIS MORRISETTE tribute show with the stunning Jen Normandale & her mega talented band. This year sees the 30th anniversary of the iconic Jagged Little Pill Album so the band will be performing the album in its entirety in acoustic form Can't wait...

What a night we have lined up for you lovely lot The amazing Dave Cottle got in touch as he was coming to the north east in July & wondered if we could fit him in for a show with a stripped down version f his full theatre show.. so, the answer was a 100% YES!! Dave is an absolute musical genius & legend in the jazz music industry & im absolutely delighted he, and his amazing quartet are coming to DH9. Im He has performed at the top jazz clubs around the world, been a regular on radio, on television & played with a host of the top names in the musical world.. Please check Dave & his band out here & read their accomplishments in music.. just wow!!! With him on joint vocal duties is the equally fantastic Sarah Meek, again please do read about Sarahs pedigree & musical CV & youll understand how exciting this night is.. Their Louis & Ella show is going to be incredible & to see & hear them close up as usually at home on large stage in big theatres the intimate setting at The WR is going to be amazing..

Its the year 2025 and theres a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots. One hour of standup comedy written by a human, performed by a human... Edinburgh Fringe favourite Patrick Monahan is back on tour! Everybodys favourite comedian, Patrick Monahans high energy style combines with hilarious, engaging, topical and observational material to make a fun evening out! Known for working a room, Patrick is adored by all audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection! Running time: 90 mins plus interval

Delighted to welcome back to the WR the rather awesome Phil Cooper. After a sold out gig last year with his band The Lost Trades, Phil returns with a solo acoustic show as part of a small uk tour promoting his new solo album, delighted to be able to host one of these shows.. Phil is a brilliant songwriter & performer & deserves another full house . Support comes from the awesome Ben & Pete from local band The Hightowns who will be performing some wonderfully crafter original tracks Phil Cooper is a contemporary folk-pop troubadour based in Bristol. He is best known as one third of folk / americana trio The Lost Trades, but has also been performing solo for the best part of two decades, sharing the stage with the likes of Badly Drawn Boy, The Bluetones, Mark Chadwick and many more. His vocals and varied songwriting have been compared to the likes of James Taylor, Neil Finn (Crowded House), Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Stephen Stills and Glen Hansard. A live performance with Phil is friendly and engaging and you'll be sure to laugh and cry, all whilst tapping your feet, and humming along to the instantly catchy melodies he weaves Support tbc

The return of the superb Michael & Angela from northeast supergroup GROOVETRAIN Performing a stripped back acoustic duo show covering a host of different artists including Norah Jones, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Paul Weller & so much more Last years gig was wonderful so please do come along for another top night of live music Their unplugged challenge was something special

What can I say about Chris Murphy.. Well, his debut show was one of the best nights ever at The White Room, Chris is utterly brilliant & its an absolute joy he is returning to DH9 as part of his UK tour Chris is a WORLD CLASS touring musician & has performed at some of the finest venues around & he has asked to come back to the White Room, so this speaks volumes about what we have here in Stanley. Chriss virtuoso fiddle playing is second to none & with his ability to loop tracks together, creates absolute symphonies & musical masterpieces as he goes.. On top of that hes a bloody lovely bloke!! Cant wait for this one..

The wonderful & rather lovely Marian Bradfield returns to The White Room to perform her exquisitely written & beautifully performed music here in Dh9. Her Irish charm, storytelling & songs are a joy & we look forward to welcoming her back Supporting Marian is the evergreen & folk music stalwart John Wrightson. John himself is well known in the White Room & is a 1st class song writer Thus promises to be a fantastic afternoon

Absolutely delighted to announce the UKs premier tribute to THE STEREOPHONICS are heading north from their Leicestershire home to perform a stripped back version of their amazing show Performing as a duo, the band will perform even songs from every period of the Stereophonics amazing back catalogue even including tracks from Kelly Joness solo projects too. A must for fans The band has been paying homage to the Welsh band for 20 years & singer Shanes voice is as close to Kelly Joness voice as Kelly Joness is!!! The similarities are unbelievable, really that close. So much so even the real Stereophonics have commented so.. Stuart Cable AND Richard Jones have actually performed with the band too which is amazing & Kelly Jones himself even says that the band are the next best thing to us!! Headlining & performing at some of the biggest festivals around the UK this night is not to be missed if your a Stereophonics fan...

What an amazing night we have in store for you all A 90s night with an incredible live band MILLENNIUM BUG This 4 piece band (featuring members of the awesome LOST LOT) play everything 90s & 09s but with a fun twist!! From Robbie to Ricky Martin to Avril to Andre!!! Expect out of the box think covers & some more obvious choices to get you in the retro mood.. Relive the awesome era that was the 90s & early 2000s here at The White Room

A night of fun & laughter with lovely people & great music A chance for people to let their hair down & come & have a dance with an old school disco in a safe, warm, fun & friendly atmosphere The best in 50s 60s & 70s music There might even be a little 70th birthday to celebrate too To keep with the 70s theme Im putting tickets at 70p Yes 70p Groovy or what!!!

Pleased to welcome the wonderful singer songwriter Sam Shields back to the WR Sam has performed a number of different sets here at the venue & this time around he is bringing a 4 piece band along Joining Sam us Liam on bass, Lauren on keys & Amelia on fiddle Looking forward to hearing Sams own material along with some excellent reworked covers that Sam performs in his sets Support comes from the incredible Americana duo that is Milks & Farrell.. your in for a treat!! Brilliant night in store

Absolutely delighted to be hosting the first full gig from this talented trio Jaene is fantastic supporter of the White Room & a regular attendee of many a show so Im overjoyed she is headlining her first proper gig. Likewise, William & Julie have performed here & helped out a number of times & its exciting to see them team up All 3 have performed here with Hop, Skiffle & Jump however this show brings something totally different.. This trio feature Jaene on lead vocals performing a host of different styles of music from the likes of Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Frank Sinatra & a little Ella Fitzgerald in there too. As in the wonderful fiddle playing of Julie & Williams guitar playing to & we are in for a very special & diverse night of music Looking forward to your support for these wonderful people

Tom Bright's feet haven't touched the ground these past 18 months. From performing on BBC One's Sunday Morning Live, at Glastonbury Festival and appearing on Sky News to supporting The Libertines, The Leisure Society, Ed Harcourt, Katherine Priddy and Alberta Cross on UK/EU shows, he's toured relentlessly across the continent. Armed with his guitar signed byJohnny Marr of The Smiths and John Squire of The Stone Roses, previous career highlights include performing at theLondon Palladium,Shepherd's Bush Empire,The One Show, multiple live sessions and interviews onBBC Radio 2,5Live,Radio X, opening for the likes ofMystery Jets, Tom Grennan, Richard Walters, Reverend & The Makers and working with the likes ofThe The. He's earned the plaudits of esteemed music champions John Kennedy & Guy Garvey, publicationCLASH Magazine and spent 2 years in Spotify's Most Beautiful Songs in the World with 'If I Met Your Shadow'. Tom is now all set to wind the clock back by releasing an early collection of songs he recorded with legendary producer and punk rock pioneer Mick Jones of The Clash/Big Audio Dynamite and his right-hand man Dirty White, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios. Featuring Mick on piano throughout and even Sex Pistol Glen Matlock playing bass, the collection titled Young Old Bloke (abbreviated to YOB') offers a fascinating insight into how it all started music-wise for Tom. Theres rock n roll, big guitar riffs, tongue in cheek lyrics and even a theremin. The title is multi-layered, referring to how Tom felt post-pub landlord days, whilst also referencing working alongside music royalty, seeing that they were all just young old, or older young, blokes. Tom has three previous albums out in the world (all produced by Ed Harcourt). Before his musical endeavours, he was the UKs youngest pub landlord, and is also a former patient of Great Ormond Street Hospital, undergoing a multitude of life-saving operations as a child.

‘Like A Rolling Jones’ is the UK's most authentic Bob Dylan tribute, performed solo by the very talented Max Jones. Max regularly performs his Dylan show around his native Yorkshire but rarely ventures up to the North East so I’m delighted he is travelling up to The White Room. Equipped with a handful of harmonicas and guitar, also standing at the same height as the man himself, Max covers all eras of Dylan’s work & I know you’ll not be disappointed. He has the voice & playing style of Dylan & any fans of the original Bob Dylan should not be missing out on this show… trust me!!! Get ready for a knock knock knockout performance when ‘Like A Rolling Jones’ takes to the stage!

INXS UK are a North East tribute who were formed in 2019 but frustratingly didn't get going until 2021 due to the enforced Covid delays however since then have been going from strength to strength playing at venues & festivals all over the UK, including regular appearances at the huge FAKE FEST & TRIB FESTS around the UK, wowing crowds with their authentic, energetic shows which pay homage to the Australian legends. With the addition of a new bassist & sax player in 2024 they now have the INXS sound off to a tee & always put 100 percent into every show!!! Fronted by the stunning vocals of Barry Armstrong-Reed, this band is a must for fans of INXS or general good old 80/90s music 2 hours of classic INXS. perfect!!

Delighted to welcome another return to The White Room to the effervescent & eternally youthful Miserable Les He brings with him a wonderful trio of wise men in The Disappointments featuring Barry the Beat keeper , Guy the Groove keeper & of course John the Trumpet Performing a headline show of classic hits about Cars, Janitors daughters, Charity Shops as well as sublime poetry this promises to be ML finest show thus far well, possibly!!! After his very recent impressive supporting role to the amazing Mr B we hope that both newly acquired fans & older super fans will make this headline gig a full house Support comes from Stew Simpson, formerly of Hadrians Union Grab your tickets immediately