GIGS 2025

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We're using two wonderful local venues, with character and style, to promote friendly, seated, listening style gigs.

We also have a third 'guest' venue further south, near Bedford...

Brackenfield Village Hall - DE55 6AR

Small, but beautifully formed! A gorgeous stone building in a quiet village, we don't have a bar, but soft drinks will be available for purchase, and you're very welcome to bring your own alcohol. The venue is accessible, with parking along the roadside.

Palterton Village Hall - S44 6UN

A larger venue, but no less wonderful! Recently refurbished, with a bar, car parking, and, again, fully accessible.

A singer-songwriter in a tradition that spans cultures and genres with peerless musicianship.

Sarah McQuaid’s lush, chocolatey voice combines with her engaging personality and “brilliant musicianship” (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience.
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago, holding dual Irish and American citizenship and now settled in rural England, she brings the eclecticism of her background to her “captivating, unorthodox songwriting” (PopMatters) and choice of material, spanning genres and defying categorisation.

In the words of one audience member: “Sarah is a truly impressive artist who takes you on a journey through storytelling, blending a variety of musical genres and instruments with ease and creativity. Her lyrics are down-to-earth yet incredibly captivating. Attending her concert feels like diving into a book of short stories — some resonate deeply, some spark your imagination, others make you pause and reflect, and a few bring tears or spontaneous laughter. Sarah’s connection with the audience is both gentle and profound. You don’t just watch a performance — you become part of it, part of the story she’s telling. … To anyone considering seeing her live: go. It’s worth every second. You’ll leave with your heart full and your soul touched — guaranteed.”

For over 30 years Boo Hewerdine has been considered one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters. As lead singer of seminal band, The Bible through to his subsequent solo work and long-time collaboration with the incredible Eddi Reader he has become something of a national treasure. He is in demand as a writer, producer and performer. Over a hundred of his songs have been covered by the likes of KD Lang, Kris Drever, Chris Difford, Heidi Talbot and Hannah Rarity. His last album ‘Before’ was recorded with supreme Danish multi- instrumentalist Gustaf Ljunggren. It garnered multiple five-star reviews.

Since then, he has released a lockdown EP, Singularities and a new album on Reveal Records. On this tour he will be singing songs from his new album and his extraordinary back catalogue. A naturally gifted raconteur his gigs are always a total joy.

 We are hugely excited to announce this gig... I only found Zachary with his latest release 'The Wind', but within one month he was in my Top 5 listening figures for the year! 

Hailing from Saskatchewan, the 'Laureate of the Lonesome Song' is one of Canada's finest singer-songwriters. He tells stories of places, and people, everyday happenings that we all recognise, but framed so beautifully everything is widescreen, and high resolution. Promoting 'The Wind', but singing songs from his previous  albums, this will definitely be a night to remember. 

Don't miss out, as he's only playing 3 dates in England this year!

Moggerhanger Village Hall

Only 10 minutes from the A1 near Sandy this is a wonderful venue in the midst of a vibrant community. Car parking, fully accessible, with a licensed bar. This will be a fully seated event, two sets with a 15 minute interval.

Charlie Dore returns to share ‘Songs For The Curious,’ her latest mix of music that refuses to fit categorisation.

As an artist whose music tends to invite several hyphens when reviewers seek to describe it, Charlie loves nothing more than to mix genres, often finding in the process that songs can be re-invented  in unexpected and interesting ways.

A multi award-winning songwriter for dozens of different artists from Tina Turner, George Harrison and Celine Dion to Martha Wainwright, Ricky Ross and Paul Carrack, she loves writing but says “I still have the touring bug -  in spades”.

Alongside Julian Littman, her multi-instrumental, actor-musician friend since drama school, the two create a unique atmosphere, instrument-swapping, story telling, fast-moving  yet relaxed and full of edgy humour.