Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.
On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music.
Stephen Fearing and The Sentimentals with full supporting programme.
This is a real treat, folks! Stephen Fearing, one of Canada’s finest songwriters and a two-time Juno Award winner, is bringing his extraordinary backing band – the award-winning Danish indie-folk trio The Sentimentals. Born in Vancouver but raised in Dublin (where his schoolmates included future members of U2!), Stephen is a founding member of the acclaimed roots-rock supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, with 16 solo albums to his credit and collaborations with legends like Bruce Cockburn and Sarah McLachlan.
Since their first tour together in 2018, Stephen and The Sentimentals – M.C. Hansen on electric guitar, Nikolaj Wolf on electric bass, and Jacob Chano on percussion – have become fast friends, creating a distinctive sound that blends classic songwriting with innovative folk elements. Their chemistry comes beautifully to life on Stephen’s 2022 album “Vejpoesi” (Danish for “Road Poems”), recorded live in Denmark, and showcases the kind of magical connection between musicians that only comes from years of playing together. This will be an evening of profound artistry and world-class musicianship that you won’t want to miss!
Please note: Line-ups are correct at time of purchase but may be subject to change. Customers will not be notified of any changes to the line-up. No refunds will be offered for changes to the line-up.
Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is taking his full explosive 6 piece band out on the road this autumn for their biggest UK & Ireland tour yet, Ian will be celebrating his 11th album ‘No Names’ to be release this Summer.
Ian is fresh off the back of 3 UK tours as very special guest with Elvis Costello, as well as recent tours opening for The Levellers & The Wonder Stuff.
In 2025 Ian celebrated 20 years of Does This Train Stop On Merseyside with a documentary film as well as performing the song with the Philharmonic Orchestra. He was also inducted into the Liverpool Legends Hall Of Fame in November.
His first band Pele signed to Polydor Records and promptly had a Number 1 hit in South Africa with Megalomania. The band constantly hit the road winning a huge cult live following, completing 8 headline UK tours. They were also opening act for with The Pogues, Del Amitri on their 1992 sell out tours. The first 3 Pele singles hit the BBC Radio 1 playlist.
Ian then formed Amsterdam who had John Peel weeping live on air every time he played the classic Does This Train Stop On Merseyside, which was then covered by legend Christy Moore and taken to Number 1 in the Irish LP charts. Amsterdam signed to London indie Beat Crazy, their first single crashing into the top 40 at no.32.
Often referred to as the ‘Scouse Springsteen’ Ian’s incendiary live show has wowed them at Reading, Glastonbury, Beautiful Days & Kendal Calling, he is very excited to be back in Southport playing all the favourite’s from his entire career.
Angel Field Festival is an exciting week-long multi-arts festival at The Capstone Theatre and Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus, taking place from Friday 17th April until Saturday 25th April.
Not to be missed, expect an enthralling and diverse programme of music, art, dance, film, workshops and discussion.
Angel Field Festival presents, Built on Bach – Neil Cowley Trio, The Loose Moose String Band & The Speakeasy Bootleg Band: A Double Bill Concert, Electronic Music Triple Bill: Ian Boddy / Sulk Rooms / Field Lines Cartographer, Liverpool Hope University Musical Theatre Summer Showcase and loads more.
DHP welcome Elephant Sessions to Future Yard. Over the past decade and more, Elephant Sessions have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music, performing at major festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Celtic Connections, Colours of Ostrava, SXSW and Byron Bay Bluesfest.
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of folk, funk and electronica, resulting in a new and exciting sound, with four studio albums and renowned energetic live shows earning them a loyal international fanbase and critical acclaim.
Future Yard are excited to welcome, Nigerian-British Afrobeat Ambassador, Musician and Educator – Dele Sosimi, as part of his curated show – ‘The Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Experience’
Dele Sosimi has been at the heart of the global Afrobeat scene since relocating to the UK in December 1995. Having started his musical career with Fela Kuti’s Egypt 80 band in his teens, he then teamed up with childhood friend Fela’s son Femi Kuti (back in the late eighties) to kick start the Positive Force – touring, recording and performing worldwide. Over forty years later, he remains a tireless ambassador for the unique musical movement all over the world.
His blend of complex funk grooves, traditional Nigerian music, African percussion and an underlying sense of jazz combines with his virtuoso keyboard skills and rhythmic singing to make him one of the most respected Afrobeat authorities of his era.
Hackney-born and UK-based Dele has performed all over the planet, from the Montreux Jazz Festival to Mawazine Festival in Rabat Morrocco; Ollin Khan in Mexico, South Korea and the Copenhagen Jazz Festival. Dele was also Afrobeat music consultant for the National Theatre’s production of Fela!, often performing with fellow-pioneer Tony Allen.
Future Yard welcome The Telescopes to the live room. The Telescopes are an all embracing concern that began in 1987, the only constant being sole composer/instigator, Northumbrian born Stephen Lawrie. The band’s line-up is in constant flux, there can be anywhere between 1 and 20 members on a recording.
The Telescopes music has constantly pushed at it’s own boundaries, it overlaps many genres following its own course, inspiration led.
Time has shown The Telescopes music not only withstands repeated listening but also reveals something new with each listen, a thread consistent throughout a highly influential body of work spanning over 30 years. The Telescopes have been cited as an influence on many artists across genres, around the world.
Australian born GIMMY (pronounced “gimmie”) hits the Future Yard live room as part of her debut UK/EU tour. Renowned for her authentic spin on modern indie-rock with her effortless blend of garage rock, new wave, punk rock and folk.
Eccentric and emotional, GIMMY is a singer-songwriter that wears her heart on her sleeve. She is unafraid and unapologetic in her lyrics and sound — yelling down the microphone in your face one moment, making your skin tingle with her stunning vibrato the next. GIMMY’s live shows are energising, raw, beautiful and sweaty. Much like her recorded songs, the live experience implores us to “feel” everything and to be connected as humans.
GIMMY’s 2024 debut album Things Look Different Now is the epitome of what a debut record is all about; a collection of songs that showcase just how far GIMMY has come and how much things have changed. Through the album’s 12 tracks, GIMMY explores her own ideas and experiences of “change”, through themes dealing with relationships, ageing, life phases, success, grief and memories. The album is soaked in 80s and 90s nostalgia, with the band bringing together an eclectic collection of songs that weave garage and surf rock, post-punk, folk and indie rock together, packaged together by GIMMY’s powerful, dynamic voice and uniquely Australian charm.
It’s summer and we want to bring a massive party of artists we love who have made us what we are today. This includes artists on our label and some fan favourites.
Come down early and stay late; it’s going to be a wonderful day of indie, folk, singer-songwriter, and much more!!
Acts include:
+ Creakin’ Gates + Niccola Hardman + Liz Owen + Bread Hotel + Laura Carr + Medusa Luna + Erica Harwood + Mike Ryan
Future Yard welcomes folk singer Duke Special (aka Belfast’s Peter Wilson) to the live room as part of his 2026 tour.
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of debut, meteor award nominated, album: Songs from the Deep Forest. Duke Special will preform with a full band, playing the album in its entirety.
The Congos make their debut on Argyle Street this May. The Congos are one of the few of Jamaica’s iconic bands to retain their original lineup since the 1970s. Their gigs embody the true Rastafarian spirit to their shows, bringing powerful unity and a sense of cohesion.
The band stay true to their roots and principles, and to their roots reggae album that made them legends.
The Heart of the Congos (1977) is known for its smooth rhythms, bold basslines and crystalline harmonies. Their music moves and amazes audiences, evoking a strong spiritual presence.
