Critically acclaimed blues rock guitarist Eric Gales returns to the UK in June 2022 following the release by Provogue of his studio album “Crown” produced by and featuring Joe Bonamassa.

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Eric Gales

Eric Gales - I Want My Crown

Eric Gales - I Want My Crown (feat. Joe Bonamassa)

Gigs

York

The Crescent

A member of Kraftwerk during the group's golden era, Wolfgang Flur was the band's electronic percussionist from 1973 to 1987.

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Wolfgang Flür

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SITW’s work is rooted in traditional music and song, informed by the modern electronic music that grew out of their hybrid East London heritage. Nicola Kearey and Ian Carter use centuries-old work-songs that speak to present-day issues; plus historical material from Saxon poetry to Medieval carols. 

This is a 16+ event.

Stick In The Wheel

Over Again

Stick in the Wheel

Singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell finally returns to York on the back of his new LP for Speedy Wunderground.

This is a 16+ event.

Stephen Fretwell

Laurie Armitt - Glue

Nuclear Love - Demo

Later Youth - Nuclear Love

Later Youth

Laurie Armitt

The authentic Stone Roses tribute band return to York.

This is an 16+ event.

The Complete Stone Roses

York-based prog rock titans Mostly Autumn return to The Crescent.

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Mostly Autumn

Mostly Autumn - The Night Sky - Remastered

Formed in 2003 because of pure Morrissey/Marr & co. passion, The Smyths “didn't just want to be a tribute band - we wanted to play the music of The Smiths and recreate what is was to see and hear The Smiths live. 

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The Smyths Strangeways Here We Come

The Smiths - Girlfriend In a Coma

The Smyths 

Goth-rock legends The Mission play an intimate show at The Crescent in York.

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The Mission

Within the Deepest Darkness (Fearful)

The Mission - Wasteland

Performing choice cuts of gonzo mutato classics from throughout Devo's career. A labour of love and Devotion bringing the message of Devolution to all the good folk of York and beyond.

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We Are Not Devo

DEVO - Jocko Homo

Falmouth's finest DIY-indie-pop export!

This is an 16+ event

Holiday Ghosts

Off Grid

Holiday Ghosts - Slipstream

We welcome gorgeous Co. Dublin singer Liam Ó Maonlaí to The Crescent in September.
A passionate traditionalist and humanitarian, Liam formed the hugely successful Hothouse Flowers in 1985.

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Liam Ó Maonlaí

Liam O' Maonlai - An Poc Ar Buille

One of the UK's best tribute bands returns to York.

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Limehouse Lizzy

Thin Lizzy - The Boys Are Back In Town

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots.

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Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps

Dom Joly

comedy

Comedy

A show about sexy things (awkward), private things (oh no) and a woman trying to sit on the face of time to keep it still (hot, right?). Jess is a regular co-host of The Guilty Feminist Podcast, the host and creator of The Hoovering Podcast and regularly on BBC R4's News Quiz and Now Show.

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Jessica Fostekew: Wench

Jessica Fostekew

Spiritual enquiry meets high-octane observational comedy as the 'Taskmaster' survivor, multi-award-winner and “No More Jockeys” cult leader attempts to cram a couple of years of pathological overthinking into an evening of stand-up. Maybe we'll even solve the huge problem. Doubt it, though.

This is a 16+ event.

Mark Watson: This Can't Be It

Mark Watson

Leeds post-punk-party sensations Yard Act make it back to The Crescent once more before they hit the big time as part of the DIY Class Of 2022 with fellow Leeds indie band English Teacher.

This show was due to take place on 16th Jan 2022 but will now take place on 22nd Sep 2022. All tickets remain valid. 


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DIY Class Of 2022 Tour

Yard Act - Dark Days

English Teacher - The Treacle Trap Door

English Teacher

Low Hummer

Yard Act

Legendary punk rocker and BBC 6 Music presenter Tom Robinson comes back to The Crescent with his band.

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Tom Robinson Band

Multi award winning comedian and actress, Jayde Adams’ critically-acclaimed special was released on Amazon Prime to worldwide applause, was longlisted for an Emmy and has amassed over 156 million views.

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Jayde Adams: Men, I can save you

Jayde Adams

Multi-award winners at the National Tribute Awards 2018 welcome to their Greatest Hits show with incredible attention to detail, costume changes galore and excellent musicianship.

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Absolute Bowie - Greatest Hits

David Bowie - Absolute Beginners (Full Length Version)

Absolute Bowie

Heavy Japanese psych-rockers Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O. finally return to the UK in October!

This is a 16+ event.

Acid Mothers Temple & The Melting Paraiso U.F.O.

Pink Lady Lemonade

British husband and wife duo have a unique harmonic vocal-led approach to song writing, dirty electric guitar, slide resonator mandolin and fiddle create a unique distinctive and contemporary blues rock sound that echoes classic rock with hints of the blues that inspire them.

This is a 16+ event.

When Rivers Meet

When Rivers Meet - Never Coming Home

NYC art punks Bodega bring the party to York for the first time!

This is an 16+ event.

Bodega

BODEGA - How Did This Happen?!

BODEGA

Pauline Murray is still in fine voice - and attitude - and the band kick ass with raw performances of virtuosity, energy, poetry and passion that, frankly, leave many younger bands in the shade.

This is a 16+ event

Penetration

From indie discos to unflattering crop tops…a trip down memory lane to the decade where ‘kinky’ was nurse roleplay and whipped cream, and Shaparak found herself flying about London with hope in her heart, a tenner in her pocket and spare knickers in her handbag. 

This is a 16+ event.

Shaparak Khorsandi

They’re surfers, they build their own effects pedals and they once sketched out the designs for a synthesiser played entirely by pigeons – but on their second full-length album, the endlessly inventive Isle Of Wight five-piece Plastic Mermaids are facing their dark side.

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Plastic Mermaids

Plastic Mermaids - Drømtorp

Musically and lyrically interesting, deliciously individual, stripped-back garage pop songs, which shimmy, bounce and slide from joyfully frenetic guitar riffs to melodious harmonies! Winning hearts and minds, The Bug Club will have you clapping, cheering and singing along at an indie venue near you

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The Bug Club

Jen Brister is no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.) Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer she’s always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Let’s just hope she can make it funny.

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Jen Brister: The Optimist

Jen Brister

Edinburgh Comedy Award “Best Show” nominee Glenn Moore is one of the best joke writers of his generation and is back on tour in Autumn 2022. Expect a “comedy masterclass” (The Times) and a high-energy barrage of the most jokes you’ve ever heard humanely fit into one stand-up show.

This is a 16+ event

Glenn Moore: Will You Still Need Me

Glenn Moore

Together with his band mates in The Maccabees, frontman Orlando Weeks earned a cult following that seemed to grow with every release from their 2007 debut album Colour It In. Their third record, 2012’s Given To The Wild reached #4 in the charts, earning the quintet a prestigious Ivor Novello award. 

This is a 14+ event.

Orlando Weeks

Big Skies, Silly Faces

Mohsen Amini, Graeme Armstrong and Benedict Morris fuse concertina, guitar and fiddle to produce an innovative, multi-layered signature. 

At its core, three seemingly acoustic instruments - but in the hands of three master craftsmen; Talisk’s unmistakable, bold sound and a captivating live show.  

This is an 16+ event.

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