Introducing The Flying Thimbles! We’re thrilled to welcome Alston’s very own folk trio, The Flying Thimbles, performing on Friday at this year’s festival! A relatively new formation, known for their upbeat acoustic music, the band plays a mix of traditional and modern tunes, stating they “love to folk anything up!”. Featuring Henela Bazley on washboard […]
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Introducing Tim Dalling! We’re excited to introduce Ayrshire singer-songwriter, accordion virtuoso, and master entertainer Tim Dalling, who will be performing on Saturday at this year’s festival! Originally gaining attention as the kilted, accordion-playing spark in the much-loved Old Rope String Band and later The New Rope String Band, Tim Dalling blends folk music, theatre, humour,
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Introducing Sam Shields & Emma Robson! If you love storytelling, you are in for a treat! Hailing from Ovingham, Sam Shields brings a distinctive British twist to classic Americana songwriting, pairing Bruce Springsteen-style narrative grit with raw acoustic soul. Described by NARC. Magazine as a “sincere and unpretentious troubadour holding his songs to the light,”
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Introducing Cian Downing! Hailing from North London, Cian has spent the last few years making waves on the British guitar music scene with his infectious energy and refreshing melodic songwriting in the style of Billy Bragg, Paul Weller, and The Specials.Since taking to the Alston Live stage, Cian has continued his rise as one of
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Introducing AJ Potter & The NE Rails! Hailing from the North East, this fantastic six-piece folk rock and skiffle band brings a raw, high-energy storytelling edge that is guaranteed to impress! Fronted by singer-songwriter AJ Potter, the group blends elements of blues, folk, country, and bluegrass. Named after The Station East, a pub and creative
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Introducing The Brothers Gillespie! Described by Folk Radio UK as “weaving an especially compelling magic”, Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie create music that feels both intimate and expansive – songs of soaring sibling harmony, lyrical depth, inspired guitar playing and rich acoustic textures. Raised among the fells and valleys of Northumberland, brothers James and Sam
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Introducing Hels Pattison! Hailing from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Hels Pattison is fast emerging as one of the most compelling voices in the North East music scene. Blending traditional country soul with a raw, contemporary edge, her sound carries both heart and grit in equal measure. Fresh from a UK tour celebrating her debut EP Just What I
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Introducing Lavinia Blackwall & Stilton! Lavinia Blackwall has been a fixture on the Glasglow folk scene since her years with Trembling Bells, earning widespread praise for her powerful, distinctive voice and her blend of traditional folk with psychedelic and progressive influences. Since then, Lavinia has released a number of acclaimed solo albums, building a reputation
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Headlining Saturday Night – John Otway & The Big Band! John Otway has been entertaining crowds for decades with his unique mix of music, humour and sheer unpredictability. From his early days in the charts with ‘Really Free’, through to becoming one of the UK’s most loved cult performers, he’s built a reputation for shows
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Headlining Friday Night – Diddley Squat! A brilliant Northumbrian reggae band with a long-standing reputation for putting on a proper live show, they bring a mix of ska, reggae, folk and more – all delivered with high energy and a great sense of fun guaranteed to get the crowd going! If you’ve seen them before,
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