Event type: Music

Guitarist and composer (and also session guitarist, audio engineer, music producer and entrepreneur) Yuval Ron performs original tunes that transcend the boundaries of any specific musical genre. Inspired by a crossover of modern jazz-rock, progressive music, cinematic and orchestral music genres, it is all well blended into an own fresh and distinct musical direction, best described as Cinematic Prog or Fusion.

The music features virtuosic performances of various compelling and colorful compositions, produced on top of richly arranged orchestral, some say sci-fi film-like backgrounds, atmospheric soundscapes and various sound effects drawing the listener into a total, electrifying experience.

The compositions place a constant emphasis on harmonic richness and rhythmical sophistication, while maintaining a fine balance between intricately detailed group arrangements and the players’ individual expression.

“Playing ambitious instrumental music, drawing on eclectic influences and oozing virtuosity, they surprise many here with how astounding they are…. The Yuval Ron Trio are simply out of this world.” – Gary Mackenzie, Prog Magazine

“It’s there on the final frontier, equipped with astral, analog synthesizers, arresting time signatures, and a generous helping of self-satire.” – Kate Koenig, Premier Guitar

“In my book one of those albums to take out when you encounter people that state that “no, jazzrock isn’t my thing” that may well change their minds.” – Olav Björnsen, Progressor

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Supported by Initiative Musik GmbH with project funds from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media, Germany.

More than any other musician, Beethoven (1770 – 1827) changed the course of music. After his death, nothing was the same again. He inhibited later composers who felt that they couldn’t compete with his intellectual rigour and outstanding imagination. Unlike previous composers, none of his works sounds like another. Even his first three sonatas, published when he was thirteen, are noticeably individual.

Just as he was consolidating his reputation, the signs of deafness began to plague him: the most cruel fate for a musician. By the time he wrote the Emperor Concerto and his seventh symphony he was unable to hear with any clarity. Although the greatest pianist of his time, he did not play this last of his concertos because he could not hear the orchestra or keep in time with them. Yet his spirit remained undaunted and he went on to write what many consider to be the finest of all symphonies, sonatas and string quartets.

Piano Concerto no. 5 in Eb, opus 73.

Is this the greatest concerto of them all? Quite possibly. Certainly it’s written on a very grand scale from the majestic opening to the piano’s final flourish. Between the two comes a slow movement of exquisite lyricism which leads, without a break – and this was an innovation – into the lively finale. The nickname Emperor was not given by the composer but does suit the piece, written at the height of his powers, in 1809.

Symphony no. 7 in A, opus 92.

This occupied Beethoven during 1811-12 and has been called, by some authorities, his Dance Symphony. Each listener can decide for themselves as the four movements progress, but it particularly applies to the toe-tapping last movement. As always, with this composer, each of his pieces is unique. He set himself a different challenge in each one. Although the concerto and symphony were written within a four year period they sound quite different from each other while still having all the musical fingerprints of the composer.

Born in 1770, he died in 1827 which means his bi-centenary arrives in only two years’ time. Look out for our series of concerts that season celebrating this important event.

Join two of the most revered female singer-songwriters for an evening of unparalleled music.

Appearing together on stage for the first time to perform songs such as Stay With Me Till Dawn, Sand and Water, Bring The Rain, This Kiss and their stunning collaboration, Safe.

Alongside their musicians, this is set to be a beautiful night of lyric, song and harmony.

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.

The Club Night:

7.30pm – The Silver Fred’s
8.00pm – TBC
8.40pm – Interval
9.00pm – Charlie Dore & Gareth Huw Davies

Charlie Dore’s songs have been recorded by the good and the great including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Martha Wainwright, Jimmy Nail and Ricky Ross, but her live shows reveal that actually she keeps the best songs for herself. As one of the UK’s most respected songwriters – creating what is best described as eclectic, contemporary folk with a nod to Americana, Charlie’s relevance and ability to capture the imagination of increasing and new audiences continues unabated.

The Silver Fred’s open and host the evening.

The band from the 1960/70’s that just keeps giving.

Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet, Focus return to UK and European concert stages during 2025/26.

Fresh from a successful 2024 which included the release of their new studio album Focus 12, extensive European/UK touring as well as a month-long tour of the USA (alongside Asia, Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash and Curved Air), they will traverse Europe to give their loyal fans what they always want – a good time, and timeless music.

Each song breathtakingly unique, and each performance different to the one before.

Sweeney Entertainments proudly present T.REXTASY The Greatest Hits Tour

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including Love to Boogie, Telegram Sam, Jeepster and 20th Century Boy.

T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex. The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages – If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!