Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra have been gleefully trampling over genre boundaries for over a decade now, chucking rockabilly, blues, country, swing, soul and more into their musical gumbo, but always sounding mostly just like themselves.
Based in Newcastle but hailing from across the UK, the Tea Pad have released five albums, and toured widely across the British Isles and Europe, playing everywhere from Glastonbury and Cambridge Folk Festival to village halls and barns, and all points in between.
Well-known for their energetic live shows, and dry humour, they’ve toured with some of the big-name Americana outfits such as Pokey LaFarge, The Dead South, and Sierra Ferrell. They have released music on Sleazy Records (Spain) and Migraine Records (Germany), appeared multiple times on Radio 4’s Loose Ends, and had their music played by everyone from Marc Riley to Huey Morgan.
Joining Rob Heron (vocals/guitar) are Tom Cronin (mandolin/harmonica/guitar), Ben Powling (saxophone/clarinet), Ted Harbot (double bass/electric bass) and Paul Archibald (drums).
Key members of celebrated folk collective Transatlantic Sessions and legends in their own right, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle are on the road again in 2026, bringing you their own blend of top-class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
All three musicians have won global acclaim: Mike McGoldrick is a master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes, a renowned composer and current member of Capercaillie. Formerly of Battlefield Band, John McCusker’s unique fiddle playing has earned him a worldwide reputation as one of the most gifted and versatile musicians of any genre. Guitarist and singer-songwriter John Doyle is an Irish music linchpin and founding member of acclaimed group Solas. They have shared stages and recording studios with everyone from Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler to Paul Weller, Joan Baez and Linda Thompson. With their vast repertoire Mike, John & John are a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time.
Peter’s Field is an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most important days in working class history.
On 16 August 1819, 60,000 people gathered in the centre of Manchester. Many had walked miles to be there from all across Lancashire. They went to hear the famous radical speaker Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt who called for working people to have the vote. They were unarmed and peaceful. Local magistrates sent in the yeomanry cavalry and 15th Hussars to disperse the crowd and arrest Hunt. At least 18 people were killed and hundreds injured in the murderous scenes that followed. Women were deliberately targeted. It became known as the Peterloo Massacre.
The magistrates and military were completely exonerated, and it would be 100 years until working people had the vote.
Peter’s Field is born from years of research and comprises 19 original songs written by Sean Cooney, performed with Rowan Rheingans and Sam Carter, alongside a compelling spoken narrative derived from hundreds of eyewitness accounts.
Dom Martin, the multi award-winning singer-songwriter from Belfast, returns with his intimate acoustic show.
At the top of his game, this UK Blues Hall of Fame performer was voted Best Acoustic Artist in 2020/21/22 and Instrumentalist of The Year in 2022/23/25, while his 2024 studio album Buried In The Hail was voted Album of The Year. Headlining many festivals and performing multiple headline tours both acoustically and with his power trio band, he is also now cutting a swathe right across Europe and beyond.
Don’t miss this emotionally charged evening in the company of Dom Martin and his bass guitar/keyboard player Ben Graham.
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!
Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover and Rocky Road to Dublin – guaranteed to get your toes tapping as they bring the joy of this much-loved Irish folk band back to the stage.
This ultimate feel-good production celebrates the musical mastery of The Dubliners, Ireland’s favourite sons, in association with the legendary O’Donoghue’s pub.
With breathtaking performances and authentic Irish spirit, the show spans over 50 years, commemorating The Story of The Dubliners for a night of great music, and a celebration of the band that influenced many generations of Irish music.
Don’t miss your chance to see the world class production that’s brought a decade of unforgettable nights to packed out theatres. Seven Drunken Nights is the ultimate Irish show that has audiences across the globe returning year after year.
Seven Drunken Nights is a tribute show to The Dubliners and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Dubliners or Mr John Sheahan.
This is a choral concert of a cappella music at Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady and St Nicholas, off Chapel Street L2 8GW; performed by Liverpool Renaissance Singers with another choir and directed by Liam Owens. The programme includes music by Herbert Howells, William Byrd, John Sheppard, William Mundy and Robert Parsons. It as at 7.30pm on Wednesday 18th March with doors open from 7.00pm. Refreshments will be served after the performance for which voluntary donations are sought. Tickets are £12 (A carer goes free with a disabled person as are children under 16 years). Tickets can be bought on the door using cash or card, or use this link to purchase tickets in advance:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/liverpool-renaissance-singers/t-xddayq
More details are available as well as the programme at the choir website: www.liverpoolrenaissancesingers.org
Europe’s No.1 Country Music Show is Back – “Nashville Live” Returns.
Get ready for a night of non-stop, toe-tapping country hits as the multi-award-winning “Nashville Live” rolls back into town for another unforgettable tour! This spectacular live show pays tribute to the legends of country music, from Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, Tammy Wynette, and Kenny Rogers, to modern-day stars like Lainey Wilson, Shania Twain, The Chicks, Josh Turner, and the chart-topping powerhouse Luke Combs. With over 40 timeless anthems, it’s a musical journey through the decades, from the golden classics to today’s biggest country hits.
Three incredible vocalists, backed by a sensational live band, bring the heart of Nashville to life with authentic Tennessee sound, a dynamic stage set, and state-of-the-art production. You’ll be singing along, clapping your hands, and stomping your boots from start to finish. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or just love a great night out, this is the must-see country event of the year. So dust off your cowboy boots and join us for a night that’ll take you straight to downtown Nashville, and back again, all in one unforgettable evening!
If country’s your thing, “Nashville Live” is the only show in town. Don’t miss it!
“The best Country show that you will see live anywhere outside Nashville” – Country Music Northern Ireland
“Pure, raw Country at its best” – CMT
“Fantastic show of nostalgic Country at its best with superb vocalists and musicians” – Hot Country TV
Last year, 4 R&D projects were chosen for the Grass Roots Music Venue Innovation call, launched with CoSTAR National Lab, in partnership with MusicFutures, and supported by Music Venue Trust.
The aim – to discover innovative ways to bring artists, grass roots venues, and audiences closer together, building a more equitable future for UK live music.Now audiences are invited to these shows, to showcase these pilots and the fantastic musicians that will make these experiences come to life.Step into the future of grass roots music performances with four groundbreaking immersive experiences that blur the lines between stage, audience, and digital worlds.
Studio Tonto Presents: Tele Sync
Thursday 26th March – 7pm, Kapsule, Liverpool
Studio Tonto presents Tele Sync – an ambitious new technology developed in collaboration with electronic duo Those Holy and grassroots venue Kapsule. Tele Sync creates interactive digital portals across the city, connecting audiences in real time through promotion, telepresence, games and live broadcast. For this special event, Those Holy will perform inside a fully immersive, in-the-round audiovisual installation. The show will be broadcast live to portal locations city-wide, featuring adapted hardware and Kapsule’s hand-built PA from Sun Palace Soundsystems. This is more than a gig – it’s a networked live experience reimagining how cities connect through music.
Last year, 4 R&D projects were chosen for the Grass Roots Music Venue Innovation call, launched with CoSTAR National Lab, in partnership with MusicFutures, and supported by Music Venue Trust.
The aim – to discover innovative ways to bring artists, grass roots venues, and audiences closer together, building a more equitable future for UK live music.Now audiences are invited to these shows, to showcase these pilots and the fantastic musicians that will make these experiences come to life.Step into the future of grass roots music performances with four groundbreaking immersive experiences that blur the lines between stage, audience, and digital worlds.
Sonalux Presents: Music For 8 Colours
Thursday 12th March – 7pm, District, Liverpool
In collaboration with pianist and singer-songwriter Jack Joy, immersive innovators Sonalux present a one-off spatial live performance. With Jack Joy positioned at the centre of the venue, sound will move through eight spatialised speakers as synchronised lighting transforms the room into a living spectrum of colour. Inspired by the original eight-colour Pride flag, each colour becomes its own musical and emotional world – building towards a breathtaking chromatic finale where all eight converge. A powerful, immersive celebration of sound, identity and connection.
A chilled Lindy Hop social dance on a Saturday evening.
Kicks off at 7.30pm upstairs at Brooklyn Mixer on Seel Street. Free of charge, bring some mates and let’s have a boogie!
