Well, it’s getting closer now, and Frank and I are looking forward to heading off around the country, visiting and performing in some lovely venues. We are delighted to have been invited to play at The Swallow Theatre in Dumfries and Galloway, as it has been many years since we last played in that area….
Morpeth Community Strings
As part of the Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering, I will be leading two Community Strings workshops, culminating in a performance at the Golden Gala Concert on the Friday night at the Gathering. These two workshops will be rehearsing arrangements of tunes I composed to commemorate the tricentenary of the Town Hall – all welcome, just turn…
Cracking Concert in Stocksfield
We had a fantastic time in Stocksfield on Feb 11th. There was a great crowd, and The Stocksfield Stompers provided a wonderful first half hour of tunes and songs to get us underway. Many thanks to Chris Pentney of Sharper Than who organised the concert, arranged the hall & bar and provided a fabulous tea…
Sixty Minutes an Hour ~ Album Launch
Excitement levels are rising as we approach the album launch for Maddison’s Thread‘s new album, Sixty Minutes an Hour. Lee has done an amazing job with the songs and lots of fun was had adding the arrangements. Tonight is the first launch concert at Hartlepool Cricket Club and we are looking forward to a very…
Merry Christmas!
Well, the Holly & Ivy performances are all complete, so Christmas must be nearly upon us. Many thanks to all the schools who hosted us, and to those who came to support us at Core Music – what a delightful afternoon! You might have noticed we have a sale on in the shop for the…
Holly & Ivy
Well, December is well and truly here and school shows have begun for this year’s Holly & Ivy. I am usually joined for Holly & Ivy by local folk legend, David Oliver and by the extraordinarily talented Laura Connolly. But this year, as Laura takes some well-deserved time-out to look after her new gorgeous baby…
Tyneside Fiddle Alliance Annual Concert
The Tyneside Fiddle Alliance will be performing their annual November concert in St Mary’s Heritage Centre, where we meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month between 6.30 and 8.30 pm. The group continues to go from strength to strength and is a wonderful example of community music making. In the concert this…
Bottle Bank Band in Embleton
On Tuesday 1st November I will be joining Bottle Bank Band in our Autumn Concert. We are looking forward to returning to the lovely Embleton Village Hall for a fun evening, playing sets from our album and some new material too. We were very pleased to have had some recent air time on Radio 3…
Recordings and new video
Frank and I had a great time during the week we spent performing together earlier in October. All three gigs listed in the previous post were fantastic, each unique in atmosphere but equally enjoyable. The two days in the recording studio with Richard Werner were extremely productive with three full tracks laid down. We also managed to squeeze…
Recordings
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Upcoming Events
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Phoenix Folk presents a Summer Series of Concerts. Sophy, Chloe, David and myself are delighted and honoured to be able to open the 2017 season with this evening concert on Weds 28th June.Jul15Satall-day Stewart and Frank at Rothbury Fe... @ RothburyStewart and Frank at Rothbury Fe... @ RothburyJul 15 all-day
Frank and I are very pleased to have been asked to come and play at this year’s Rothbury Traditional Music Festival, which is one of my favourite events in the local calendar. We are expecting... Facebook Feed
Lovely gig at Empty Shop HQ this afternoon with Maddison's Thread. Fab opening set by Jordan Kirkup too. Thanks to Down By The River for promoting - Keep Music Live!
There's a couple of fiddle places left at HISS - such an enjoyable week! Also space for singers and bass players, so do share with friends.
Historically Informed Summer School
Hey diddle diddle - there's still room for you at HISS2017, especially if you sing, or play fiddle or bass! Although booking is officially closed you may still join us for an exhilarating week of mus...
Lookong forward to this: Sunday 25th June - Durham, 5pm.
Maddisons Thread + Jordan Kirkup
June 25, 2017, 5:00pm - June 25, 2017, 7:00pm
With two critically acclaimed albums under their collective belt Maddisons Thread are making their presence felt on the live circuit so we are very proud to welcome them to Empty Shop HQ. 2017 starte...