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 Exploring new song structures 'little tapestries of song with guitar reminiscent of the great Bert Jansch'.Katie is surely the brightest star in the acoustic firmament.Her debut album 'Weather Beaten' sending shock waves through the petrified forest of the UK folk scene.
Don't miss her now. Tickets £8/£7 unwaged at the venue or contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk.
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 Long time traditional interpreter and world music collaborator.Pete Castle in live performance at The Queens Head,Belper.
Famed for his story telling prowess, this time Pete presents the story telling with a contemporary and focused kick. Another new direction for the home of diversity at The Top Bar. Tickets at the venue or contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk.  Hard to pigeon hole is probably an understatement when it comes to describing Ma Polaine's blend of blues roots and original writing although one critic imagined a young Billie Holiday gatecrashing Tom Waits in Swordfish Trombones mode.
The influences are there from blues to Nick Cave and Gillian Welch but the end product is defiantly original and different. Tom Robinson loves them and they creep onto the menu of the more esoteric Radio 3 presenters while building an audience via the festival circuit and intimate venues like The Top Bar. If you're looking for something new and challenging ,they are definitely for you. As of course are the support act of Tony Stark and Nicolette Shae who broke the mould and a few rules when they last played here so a classic double bill for a Top Bar audience. As always tickets are available at the venue or contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk.  Avant garde/world pioneer Andy Bole returns to The Queens Head with bouzouki in tow to demonstrate his mastery of world forms channeled through his own innovative approach. Long time collaborator,latterly best known for his role in Bonfire Radicals, Andy is one of our inspirational pioneers and a true virtuoso.  The Ferretts brand of alt/electro folk and story telling is well known to all local music lovers.Branching out into theatre with the music for 'Bloody Mary,'The Ferretts are currently on a creative wave and this is an opportunity to catch them at 'the listening venue' best suited to their eclecticism and intensity of performance. Tickets are available at the venue or contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk.  In the 21st Century no child should go to school hungry or family be made homeless but every month applications to food banks are on the increase, often from hardworking families whose combined wages cannot see them through to the end of the month.
Every little helps as the saying goes so roll up for a night of raucous fun and music and help to make a difference. All proceeds to Hope for Belper.  A night of jazz,blues and gospel supported by contemporary soul/blues fusion.The amazing voice of Helen Gayle augmented by the keyboards of Matt Ratcliffe returns to The Top Bar. If you remember the Billie Holiday celebration night,you will already know what a great performer Helen is but if you missed it,now is the time to catch the finest voice in The Midlands.
Tony Stark also played on that night and he also returns,this time with Nicolette Shae for a set of blues/contemporary soul fusion. All in all,the kind of musical diversity and adventure The Top Bar at The Queens Head is renowned for. If you want to be at the cutting edge of contemporary music,tickets are available at the bar or contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk.  Headlined of course by the band formerly known as Moon Bullet, this New Year frivolity offers the punk/ska fusion of Luna Cycle B, the songs and world fusion of Spindrift and the astounding young talent known as Saskia.
Please do turn up early for Saskia 8.15 - 8.50 Spindrift 9.00 - 9.45 Luna Cycle B 9.55-11.00 pm Advance tickets at the venue or contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk.  Some people call him the new John Martyn; others find echoes of Tom Waits and J.J.Cale in his work. However Sean Taylor is simply the new Sean Taylor and an artist on an amazing trajectory.
Sean arrives in Belper fresh from an outstandingly successful UK and European tour with his latest album,the majestic 'Flood and Burn' still attracting plaudits. The Guardian describes him as 'the man to watch' and it's hard to argue with that. Sean regularly records in Austin Texas where they just might know a thing or two about blues rooted songwriters but on this occasion he will be accompanied by double bass player Mike Seal,one of many fine musicians with Belper connections. No better way to enter the festive season than with a truly memorable gig. Tickets are available at the venue or for more info/reservations contact mjones572@hotmail.co.uk. |
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