Event type: Music

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.

Old Baby Mackerel with full supporting programme.

Get ready for some seriously high-energy, foot-stomping fun! Old Baby Mackerel are one of the UK’s finest bluegrass outfits, featuring a dizzying line-up of renowned musicians from some of the country’s best folk and Americana bands. Founded by banjo player Sam Garrard in 2016, the band quickly gathered a devoted following on the UK festival circuit before touring internationally across Thailand, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and Austria. They’ve headlined the Northern-Irish, Cornish, and Swiss Bluegrass festivals, and graced the stages of Glastonbury, Shambala, and countless other major festivals. Their music uses the rhythmic sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, and double bass to create what’s been described as “furiously fast, knee-slapping bluegrass with five-part harmonies and raucous, over-the-top hillbilly antics.” BBC Radio Bristol’s Adam Crowther raved: “That’s the first Bluegrass track I’ve played on Upload and I love it, so, so good!” Be prepared to be transported back to early 20th century North America with songs about locomotion, whisky, and bootleg liquor – all played with blistering solos, sweet harmonies, and the kind of virtuosic musicianship that’ll have you yee-hawing harder than a nine-pound hammer!

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.

With a perfect mix of superb musicianship and comedy, the Unravelling Wilburys are brothers ‘Sticky’ Willy, Walter, Thumper, Blind Melon and Honky Tonk, who tell their unique story on how they became a tribute band.

Now so popular that they were even a question on TV show “The Chase”, the boys spend their time travelling all over the UK, from the Orkney Islands to the Isle of Wight; from Penzance to Perth; from Southwold to South Wales; getting rave reviews and packing out theatres along the way in towns whose names they’ve never heard of and can’t pronounce.

The show features the best of the Wilbury albums (‘Handle With Care’; ‘The End of The Line’; ‘The Devil’s Been Busy’; ‘Tweeter & The Monkeyman’) alongside back-catalogue numbers such as ‘Refugee’ (Tom Petty); ‘While my Guitar Gently Weeps’ (George Harrison); ‘Like a Rollin Stone’ (Bob Dylan); ‘Only the Lonely’ (Roy Orbison) and ‘Mr. Blue Sky’ (Jeff Lynne).

The act also contains the kind of comedy only a band spending far too many nights in Travelodge hotels could dream up.

So turn off your hearing aid, put your Zimmer frame to one side and prepare for a great night out.

It’s a journey you ain’t gonna forget in a hurry!

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.

More information about the artist and the evening schedule will be available shortly.

Rodney Branigan with full supporting programme.

Prepare to have your mind blown! Texas-born, London-based Rodney Branigan is a multi-instrumentalist like no other – he masterfully plays two guitars simultaneously, or guitar and piano together, all while singing with a rich, soulful voice. His music is what he calls “progressive folk fusion,” blending rock, folk, flamenco, classical, bluegrass, and jazz in a way that’s been described as “impossibly talented.” Rodney has supported the likes of Jack Johnson, Billy Bragg, and Bob Diddley, and has played everywhere from Glastonbury to festivals across China, India, France, and beyond. Music Connection Magazine wrote: “Rodney Branigan is one of the most amazing artists you will ever see. Not simply because he is unique, but rather because he is impossibly talented.” This is a show you really do need to see to believe!

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.

‘Cake & Classical Music’ takes place on the first Monday of each month, with a different ensembles, individuals and musicians performing 45 minute, lunchtime concerts.

Bach, Vivaldi and more played by our Trio of two violins and piano.

£13 tickets include a hot drink and a piece of cake served at tables on the lower level. Refreshments are served from 12:30pm.

£10 tickets for upper level balcony seating will only be released for sale once the lower level has sold out. The balcony ticket price does not include a hot drink and a piece of cake.

Performance starts at 1pm.

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, customers are entitled to a ticket exchange, credit note, or can donate the cost to The Atkinson Development Trust.

Celebrate 40 years since the iconic Born in The USA album was first released with the world-class theatre production The Sound of Springsteen.

Experience the pure rock ‘n’ roll euphoria of Bruce Springsteen as this outstanding show brings his iconic sound to life, taking you on a musical journey through the incredible catalogue, from Greetings from Asbury Park to 2020’s Ghosts via the legendary hits Born in the USA and Born to Run.

From high-octane vocals to the phenomenal stage production, every detail is meticulously crafted to transport you back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll.

Whether you’re a lifetime Springsteen fan or discovering his music for the first time, you will be captivated by the thundering guitars, iconic saxophone and powerful lyrics that defined generations.

Get ready to experience the legacy of The Boss and rock the night away!

After dazzling audiences with their sold-out shows of Carole King’s Tapestry and a raucous tribute to Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush last June, Visions of Albion return to the Music Room for a third time – this time celebrating another album whose influence is heard and felt far and wide.

Visions of Albion are harking back to their roots with a tribute to an album as iconic as it was groundbreaking: Fairport Convention’s 1969 magnum opus Liege & Lief. Widely regarded as the record that introduced the world to Britain’s emerging electric-folk movement, Liege & Lief endures as a milestone that challenged and changed the very boundaries of what was possible in popular music.

Alongside the pioneering guitar work of Richard Thompson and the band’s inventive reworkings of traditional British folk songs, Liege & Lief is also remembered for the spellbinding voice of Sandy Denny, whose timeless performances helped define the sound of an entire era.

Visions of Albion will be joined by a full live band, bringing to life the passion, power, and poetry of this landmark album – an enduring celebration of tradition, reinvention and the spirit of folk music itself.Support is from Andy Connally, a singer songwriter and multi instrumentist who crafts his own vulnerabilities and life experiences into song and music. Raised in a musical family from Ireland, Andy came through Liverpool Comhaltas competing in Fleadh Cheoils over the years before venturing into song and music writing. Having performed and toured with many bands, Andy’s repertoire of writing and performance holds influence from traditional, modern, and contemporary folk. Andy lays bare his soul in words and music in a way that will connect and resonate. Insights and details behind lyrics and why they were written give you a sense of inclusion with each song. “Great storyteller… evocative and wistful” (festivals uk online magazine review) Vocals, flute, whistles, bouzouki, guitar, and piano.