Wilson is an acoustic guitarist; singer and songwriter from West Yorkshire, UK. He formed heavy rock band ‘Down The Machine’ in 2009, and signed with Ambicon Records in 2010, they played numerous gigs and festivals, including Leeds Festival 2011 and Bingley Festival in 2012. ​During this time, Wilson began to pen his first solo acoustic … Continued

As he says himself, “Guitarist from North East England” See his site for more information and videos – Marc Playle

Join Marty Craggs & his band for an uplifting set of classic songs from across the decades!

Hadrian’s Union are a contemporary four – Over the years… …since the initial conception of the band the musical styles have continued to evolve. They are a predominantly a folk – rock band but their interests in many genres of music has led to experimentation with Ska, Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass and so much more. Website: … Continued

Hexham has become the place for bluegrass and old time music in this part of England. It started at Core Music in Hexham, itself the very centre of everything music in Hexham. Making music accessible was, and is, fundamental to Core Music. One of the early introductory folk workshops included bluegrass and old time tunes … Continued

The North East of England is rich with the discoveries, achievements and successes of women from all strands of life – from writers, and reformers, to animators and engineers. Some stories are known to a degree – others not at all. Musicians Annie Ball, Katie Tertell, Bronwen Davies-Jones and Gareth Davies-Jones have teamed up on … Continued

North-East punk-folk outfit Driven Serious has been gigging in the North East and beyond since 2011. Its current lineup combines pairs long-time members frontman and songwriter Rob Jones and bassist and multi-instrumentalist Tim Packer, with newer arrivals Weardale singer and keyboardist Sinéad Livingston, Northumberland fiddler Alistair McCubbin, drummer Mark Burley and cellist Caroline Hoile. The … Continued