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Archive of Holl's gigs

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 24th January 2012
Playing my two monthly gig here at what feels like my spiritual home, I will be playing the evening away for your delight in gorgeous York :) Free entry, see you there x

Cabaret in the Basement, York

Thursday 22nd December 2011
Chris and I will be playing at the City Screen Basement Bar York as part of the Cabaret in the Basement Christmas Extravaganza! These guys always put on showstopping nights with something literally for everyone, so pop along for some lovely music and entertainment whether you've just finished your Christmas shopping, or whether you've yet to start x Ticket details tbc! x

National Centre for Early Music - supporting Emily Smith

Monday 12th December 2011
So excited to be supporting the wonderful Emily Smith at the NCEM in gorgeous York. Booking is via the NCEM Box Office, 01904 658338 www.ncem.co.uk £14 full / £12 concessions. Be great to see you there x

The Dog & Bone, Lincoln

Saturday 10th December 2011
Chris and I are so so pleased to be returning to Lincoln to play in the gorgeous Dog & Bone! We will be playing to friends old and new (and possibly the pub dog) betrween 8.30 and 11pm, it's free entry and it'd be lovely to see you there x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 29th November 2011
Playing my two monthly gig here at my favourite York venue, Christopher and I will be playing the evening away for your delight in this gorgeous York pub :) Free entry, see you there x

*Private Function*

Saturday 26th November 2011
M Jones

Black Swan, York - Songs, Stories & Poems

Saturday 26th November 2011
We are really happy to have been asked to take part in this wonderful fundraising event for York Literature Festival - the official words on which are as follows (hope you can make it!):- Songs, Stories and Poems - Raising Funds for York Literature Festival 2012. An afternoon and evening of music, poetry and stories to raise cash for York Literature Festival 2012. Featuring Holly Taymar & Chris Bilton (on stage at 9.30pm) plus Miles Cain, Root 64, Sixpenny Wayke, Steve Nash, Alan and Liam Wilkinson, Katherine Crocker and lots more. Free chips ! Tickets : £7 from Miles Email : milesinyork@hotmail.com for ticket reservations.

Friargate Theatre, York (with Broken Ground & Plans)

Friday 25th November 2011
Chris and I will be performing at this gorgeous York venue (which has lovely comfy seats, ahhh) with Broken Ground and Plans. It is set to be a really wonderful evening - here is the official blurbing:- A chance to see some of York's finest in one of York's finest hidden gems, The Friargate Theatre. BROKEN GROUND York-based alt-country/neo-folk quartet Broken Ground (Chris Williams, Phil Simpson, Matt Lockwood & Per Larsen) combine finely crafted songs and foot stampin' grooves rich with harmonies that echo Simon & Garfunkel & The Everly Brothers. PLANS An amazing duo with amazing harmonies and a great sound. They also come with some rather interesting facts. Really not to be missed! The evening will be hosted by Jessica Lawson. Doors 7:30. Tickets - £5.50 in advance from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/140077 or the Friargate Theatre Box Office: 01904 613000 £7.00 on the door.

Henry Boons, Wakefield

Thursday 24th November 2011
Playing as part of this most wonderful acoustic evening, Chris and I will be joined by other fabulous acoustic artists on the hallowed Boons stage for this night of musical merriment. We will be there, and I think you should be too. So see you there folks x

*Private Function*

Friday 11th November 2011
*Private Function* - K Robinson

MusicPort Festival, Bridlington

Saturday 5th November 2011
We are so happy to have been asked back to play at Musicport Festival in Bridlington for the second time - we had such a brilliant time last year and we can't wait for this year! We will be playing from 11.45am - 12.15pm on the Totally Acoustic stage, so it would be fantastic to see you all again this year if you can make it. For more info and details of how to book festival tickets, please visit the website:- http://www.musicportfestival.com/festival-info.html x x x

Victoria Theatre, Halifax (supporting Roger Davies)

Thursday 3rd November 2011
We are super happy to have been asked to support the very awesome and uber Northern singer songwriter Roger Davies on his upcoming show at this gorgeous venue in Halifax. It's in the Green Room and we will be performing a half hour set to open for Roger. Tickets are £9/£7 concessions and the address is Victoria Theatre, Fountain Street, Halifax. 7.30pm for 8pm start. You can book online by visiting http://www.calderdale.gov.uk/victoria/details.jsp?event=1425 or call the Box Office: 01422 351158 x x x

York Oxjam Takeover @ The Black Swan, York

Friday 21st October 2011
We are going to be playing at one of our most favourite places in York, the Black Swan, as part of this huge fundraising night for Oxfam! The 21st is the Takeover event with 7 venues across the city centre having music on with the proceeds going to Oxfam. Entry is by wristband at £5 or £6 otd. Wristbands will be available on the door, upstairs, at the Black Swan. The evening features David Ward Maclean, Jonny Dobbs, According to Eve and others - so please come along and show your support for this great charity and for live music xx

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 18th October 2011
Playing my two monthly gig here at my favourite York venue, Christopher and I will be playing the evening away for your delight in this gorgeous York pub :) Free entry, see you there x

Little Rabbit Barn, Ardleigh, Essex (supp. Lynn Miles)

Friday 7th October 2011
This is a hugely exciting gig for us - our first time in Essex! This is a very intimate gig held in a beautiful outbuilding in the countryside, and our set will be in support of the gorgeous Lynn Miles. Doors are 7.15pm and the show starts at 8pm x For tickets and enquiries please telephone: 01206 231397 or email Jonathan at bennysantini2@aol.com who will provide full address details and directions! Also feel free to join the LRB Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Live-at-Little-Rabbit-Barn/167236369998299 x x x

*Private Function*

Saturday 1st October 2011
*Private Function* Yorebridge House

Adam & Eve, Lincoln

Saturday 24th September 2011
We're so happy to be returning to play in Lincoln, at a lovely venue called Adam & Eve! It's free to listen and we will be playing from 9pm - 11pm. Do come along and say hello if you're free - for more info and details of how to book a table, please visit http://adamandevelincoln.co.uk/ x

Henry Boons, Wakefield - supporting Slaid Cleaves

Thursday 22nd September 2011
We are so thrilled to be involved again with On The Ride promotions and to be back at Boons supporting Slaid Cleaves! We will be on at about 8.10pm and playing for just over half an hour, then Slaid comes on at 9pm. He is a marvel and we can't wait to see him live! Tickets are £12.00, but message me if you would like to come and I can do you a lovely ticket deal as my guest! x

The Oak Tree Festival, Wrexham

Saturday 17th September 2011
We are going to be playing at this all day festival in Wrexham (at an as yet unspecified time!) which will also feature some of the best acoustic music we've heard in recent times! Probably. Either way, you'd be very welcome to come along x I think this one is free too x

Kelly's Dispensary, Liverpool

Friday 16th September 2011
We are so very pleased to have been asked by our friends The Glendale Family to be a part of this lovely gig at this lovely pub in lovely Liverpool! The night starts at 8pm and features sets by Heal The Last Stand, Al Shields, The Glendale Family and ourselves. I think that this is a free entry gig, so do pop along for some Friday evening letting down of your hair with some gorgeous music to boot. Hope to see some of you there x

Terrington Village Hall - Edwina Hayes, Holly Taymar and Andy Stones in-the-round

Saturday 10th September 2011
So excited to be performing with Chris alongside two of my very favourite singer songwriters ever! They are both so good. I shall be practising a lot for this one! Here's the official information for you:- An “in-the-round” style evening featuring three amazing singer/songwriters in this lovely venue, with all proceeds going to local charity, Ryedale Special Families Saturday 10th September ‘11 Terrington Village Hall 7.45pm (Doors from 7.00pm) Licensed bar! Tickets £10.00 Available from Terrington Stores on 01653 648488 – or by calling Rob Davies on 01653 691900 or email robdavies@ryedalespecialfamilies.org.uk

Chipping Norton Theatre, supporting KAN

Friday 9th September 2011
We're really pleased to have been asked to support KAN at Chipping Norton Theatre! This will be our first appearance here and we're so excited to be playing to new ears. More details re: time and price and booking details soon, in the meantime you can read more about KAN here:- http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-adverts.showadvert/index-1032919148/b43e47e0.html Hope to see you there! x

Galtres Festival, Crayke

Saturday 27th August 2011
We are absolutely honoured to have been invited back to play at Galtres Festival for an amazing sixth time! We will be there for the whole weekend but our performance time is tbc so watch this space. It's a fantastic festival so I really recommend you go with the whole family. Top headliners for Saturday and Sunday nights too! :) For more info on how to book and other acts, please visit:- http://www.galtresfestival.org.uk/

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 16th August 2011
Playing my two monthly gig here at my favourite York venue, Christopher and I will be playing the evening away for your delight in this gorgeous York pub :) Free entry, see you there x

Aylesbury Street Festival

Saturday 13th August 2011
We are so very happy to have been asked to come and play 2 x 45 minute sets in Aylesbury at their lovely street festival on this Saturday in August! We are performing at 11.30am and 1pm next to the John Hampden statue - HP20 1TN. If you're in the area, do come along and see us to say hello and enjoy the day. Fingers crossed for good weather! Further info can be found here:- http://www.aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk/leisure-culture/arts-culture/events/aylesbury-street-festival/ - (we have only just been added to the bill so it doesn't show us on this page yet, but we will be there!) xx

City Screen Basement Bar, York - Galtres warm-up with Edwina Hayes, David Ward Maclean & Boss Caine

Tuesday 9th August 2011
We are thrilled to have been asked to play at the gorgeous City Screen Basement in York alongside Edwina Hayes, David Ward Maclean and Boss Caine! Lots of my favourite musicians in one place - what better way to warm up to Galtres Festival? Tickets are just £3 in advance or £4 on the door so it's a proper billy bargain at £1 per act at the most expensive. Do come along if you are free - tickets can be bought on the night or in advance from here:- http://www.thebasementyork.co.uk/event/1285/ x x x

Burton Agnes Jazz & Blues Festival

Saturday 6th August 2011
My oh my - this was one of our best gigs, well, EVER in 2010! We had just the most amazing time at this relatively small but fantastic festival in East Yorkshire. I strongly encourage you to come along to this one, stay for the weekend! We'll be on at 10pm on the Saturday night. For tickets and booking, please visit the website http://www.burtonagnes.com/Whats_On.html x x x

The Milton Rooms, Malton

Friday 5th August 2011
This is going to be a very special evening in the newly refurbished studio theatre in Malton. There is a seating capacity of just 50 - so get your tickets fast! Only £6.00, come along for an evening full of lovely music. For more information and details of how to book, please call the box office on 01653 696 240 x

*Private Function*

Saturday 30th July 2011
*Private Function* K McMurdo!

Deer Shed Festival, Thirsk

Sunday 24th July 2011
We played here last year and it was so bloody awesome we've been booked again! We'll be performing on Sunday 24 July during the day on the Key stage - but seriously, come for the whole thing, there's absolutely loads of do and heaps of amazing music. For more info and details of ticket booking, pop along to:- http://www.deershedfestival.com x x x

Escrick Park Estate, York

Sunday 17th July 2011
This is a charity fundraising gig for SNAPPY and Yorkshire Air Ambulance... The whole day starts at 11am with stalls, fairground, bar, supercars, helicopter static display, falconry, auction and lots more. Joe Solo is coming on stage at about 7.10pm and Chris and I will be on stage at about 8.05pm looking to finish for approximately 9pm or just before x Tickets are one English bank note - i.e. minimum of a fiver! x

The Courtyard, Goole

Saturday 16th July 2011
We are so pleased to be returning to play at The Courtyard in Goole to perform as part of a fundraising evening for a fab group who meet every Monday, named 'Open Doors'. We played for them in November 2010 (just one day after Chris had his wisdom teeth out - ouch!) and it was one of the loveliest gigs every with some fab people and an awesome raffle, in which Chris won a screwdriver set :) Tickets are £8.00, which includes a BBQ, and doors open at 7pm. Bring your own bottle! There will be a raffle again too. Tickets are available by phoning 01405 837 100 and the Courtyard is at Boothferry Road, Goole, DN14 6AE x x

Pickering Acoustic Music

Wednesday 13th July 2011
We are so very chuffed to have been asked back to play at this gorgeous, totally unplugged evening over at The Bay Horse in Pickering! We will be playing 2 short sets throughout the evening, alongside some really excellent local performers. There is no PA so we are very much looking forward to going totally acoustic! Do come along for a wonderful evening x

Moonbeams Wold Top Brewery Folk & Beer Festival

Saturday 9th July 2011
We're so excited tohave been asked to play at the Moonbeams Wold Top Brewery Festival in 2011! More details tbc soon x

Birdsedge Village Festival

Saturday 9th July 2011
We are very pleased to have been asked to perform at the Birdsedge Village Festival in 2011 - this will be our first time at this festival and we're so looking forward to meeting new friends! Hope to see you there x For details of how to come along, please see the website:- www.birdsedgevillagefestival.org x x x

Cleethorpes Jazz Festival

Sunday 3rd July 2011
Christopher and I will be performing at 12 noon at this wonderful festival, featuring jazz and lots of interactive opportunities throughout the festival. At 10.00 this same day I will be holding a ukulele workshop - so come along for one or both if you're around! Full details available on the website, http://artsforumfestival.com/jazz-festival xx

*Private Function*

Saturday 2nd July 2011
*Private Function* Gloucestershire!

Dentdale Music Festival

Sunday 26th June 2011
We will be playing for the first time this year at the Dentdale Music Festival in Cumbria! Excited - for more info and details of how to book, please visit the website http://www.dentmusicandbeer.com/ x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 21st June 2011
Playing my two monthly gig here at my favourite York venue, Christopher and I will be playing the evening away for your delight in this gorgeous York pub :) Free entry, see you there x

Macmillan's Big Mix - Spitalfields Market, London

Saturday 18th June 2011
We are so happy to be playing @spitalfieldsE1 as part of @bigmixfest for @macmillancancer on June 18. We'll only be on for about 15 minutes so be lovely and on time, then we can spend some time afterwards having a good old chat! The Big Mix is an amazing event taking place over several venues in London over the course of the day and evening. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support, a fantastic charity dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of people affected by cancer. Do come along for some great music and some good karma to boot. You can buy tickets here http://bit.ly/hgLV2C #bigmixfest xx

The Marrs Bar, Worcester

Sunday 12th June 2011
12 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, WR1 1TA Our first time in Worcester, we are so pleased to be supporting the fabulous Miss Edwina Hayes x There will also be support by the amazing David Ward Maclean and doors are usually 8pm with showtime at 8.30-9pm x For tickets and info please telephone the Box Office: (01905) 613336 or look in at the website x Tickets are £8 advance or £10 on the door x x x

The Carpenter's Arms, nr Thirsk

Wednesday 8th June 2011
We are very pleased to have been asked to play here at The Carpenter's Arms just outside Thirsk! The pub is lovely and relaxed. We will be playing inbetween 7.30pm - 10.30pm so do come along for a drink and some music with your friends! Free entry too, hoorah. Further info about the pub can be found here:- http://www.thecarpentersarmsfelixkirk.com/index.php Hope to see you there x

The Tap @ The Grafton, Hull

Tuesday 7th June 2011
Playing at one of my very favourite gigs of the year, The Tap Acoustic Night has recently moved to The Grafton pub, postcode is HU5 2NP! Free entry, all welcome, with open mic afterwards xx

Black Swan Folk Weekend, York

Saturday 4th June 2011
We are so so happy to be returning to play at this absolutely brilliant weekend of music, friends and beer! Do come along - the weekend starts on Friday 03 June at 7:30pm, and our slot is Saturday 04 June at 7:05pm. We will of course be happy to see you all there if you can make it! FREE entry... For further info, please visit http://www.blackswanfolkclub.org.uk/folkweekend11/ x x x

Mr Wolf's, Bristol

Monday 30th May 2011
Playing for the first time in Bristol, Mr Wolf's on a Monday night is absolutely lovely and we can't wait to perform as part of a range of awesome acts! For details of times and prices, please call the venue or send me a message x

Dulverton Folk Festival

Sunday 29th May 2011
More details on performance time, venue and prices etc tbc! Watch this space... x

Portobello Acoustic Sessions, London

Thursday 26th May 2011
We are excited to announce that we'll be in London on this night in May to perform 2 sets at the Portobello Acoustic Sessions in Notting Hill! There will be three other quality acts on that night so please come along - the event is free and it's a lovely venue, would be great to see you x For more info and table booking, please visit:- www.facebook.com/acousticsessions x

Grapevine @ Bedford's, Norwich

Wednesday 25th May 2011
Our first foray into Norwich, hooray! We will be playing as part of a whole evening of amazing music at this gorgeous venue in Norwich. Do come along and say hello if you're in the area - would be so great to see you. £5 on the door - Good food available ( optional ! ) Please ring Bedfords on 01603 666869 to reserve a table. Grapevine@Bedfords Bedfords Bar and Restaurant, 1 Old Post Office Yard, Bedford Street Norwich NR2 1SL See you there! x x x

The Durham Ox, Crayke

Thursday 19th May 2011
We are very pleased to have been asked to play here at The Durham Ox in Crayke, just outside York! The pub is lovely and relaxed. We will be playing inbetween 7.30pm - 10.30pm so do come along for a drink and some music with your friends! Free entry too, hoorah. Further info about the pub can be found here:- http://www.thedurhamox.com/index.php Hope to see you there x

*Private Function*

Friday 6th May 2011
*Private Function* B Lomas

Ripon Cathedral Beer Festival

Monday 2nd May 2011
This is one of our very most favourite festivals - signalling the start of the Summer! We've been invited back to play at Ripon Cathedral Beer Fest for the amazing SIXTH time. The event itself has a small entry charge and there are many beers to try, raffles, tombolas, cake stands, hog roasts and tea! The music happens all day and the proceeds go to charity - come along for a great day x We'll be performing from 12.50 - 1.20pm and tickets are available on entry - bring your family! xx

Wath Festival

Sunday 1st May 2011
We are so happy to have been invited back to perform at Wath Festival, a fab festival in South Yorkshire! We'll be playing at 1pm in the afternoon supporting the lovely Kris Drever, amongst other amazing acts! There will also be a ukulele workshop at around 4.15pm. For more details of tickets and how to book, pop over to the website:- http://wathfestival.jigsy.com/ x x x

Hardraw May Gathering

Saturday 30th April 2011
Playing for the first time here at this beautiful gathering in the middle of the dales - get your tickets quickly as they will most likely sell out :) So looking forward to this one - do pop along to camp or come for the day x Hardraw May Gathering Green Dragon Inn, Hardraw, North Yorkshire DL8 3LZ x x

The Dean Court Hotel

Tuesday 26th April 2011
Performing alongside a wonderful musician and a most excellent friend, this is a double-bill with David Ward Maclean - do come along, free entry! x

Moonbeams Acoustic... supporting Ewan McLennan

Friday 22nd April 2011
We are absolutely honoured to have been asked to support the sublime Ewan McLennan here at Moonbeams Acoustic. This will be our first support gig here so it would be lovely to see friends new and old :) x More details about price and times tbc x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 19th April 2011
Playing my two monthly gig here at my favourite York venue, Christopher and I will be playing the evening away for your delight in this gorgeous York pub :) Free entry, see you there x

*Private Function*

Friday 15th April 2011
*Private Function* shauncop

The Processed Pea, Etton

Tuesday 5th April 2011
So excited about playing here after my last appearance in 2007! Here is the official wording which tells you all the info you need to come along:- The Processed Pea presents HOLLY TAYMAR at The Light Dragoon Etton near Beverley HU17 7PG on Tuesday 5 APRIL at 8.30pm. Tickets £9 from Beverley Tourist Information and Costcutter Cherry Burton. Reservations/Info tel 01430 810669 from now. beehive.thisishull.co.uk/processedpea See you there x

Old Malton War Memorial Hall

Saturday 2nd April 2011
This gig will see us supporting the wonderful Stephanie Lambring from the USA! We absolutely love the Ryedale Live shows and Stephanie too so do come along and share in the happiness. Tickets (£7.50) and info available from 01653 690 503 or mail@ryedalelive.co.uk x x

The Greystones, Sheffield supporting The Old Dance School

Friday 1st April 2011
We're delighted to be back in Sheffield supporting this wonderful folk band! Do come along - here's the blurb from Facebooky:- The Old Dance School are a vibrant young seven piece band who produce atmospheric and energising music inspired by traditional forms but shot through with influences from jazz, electronica, and contemporary environments, to create breathtaking tunes and genuinely moving passages of sound. Its no surprise that their current art work is drawn from wide expanses of coast as that is exactly what their sound brings to mind. Beautiful and utterly engaging music. If you like Lau, Shooglenifty, Moving Hearts, Kathryn Tickell and the like, you are in for a treat. It promises to be another great night at The Greystones. Even better news is that York's Holly Taymar is now on the bill as support! Doors are 7.45.Tickets are £10/£8 adv. Call or text 07835 966810 for details.

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Thursday 24th March 2011
We're very honoured to have been invited to play at the City Screen Basement Bar with the lovely Miles Cain and Gina Dootson! This will be a wonderful evening of good music and banter, so do come along if you can - tickets are £5 and available from the City Screen Basement website http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/York_Picturehouse/Basement/ x x x

The Blue Bell Inn, Cottingham

Wednesday 23rd March 2011
We're returning to our favourite Cottingham venue, The Blue Bell, for an evening of acoustic music! Come along and sample an ale or two - they serve loads of good ones :) x

Malton & Norton Folk Festival (The Blue Ball)

Friday 18th March 2011
I'll be opening up the festival with a slot at The Blue Bell in Malton, this promises to be a fantastic evening with something for everyone, so come along for the whole weekend! x For more info, either call in at the website http://www.maltonfolk.co.uk/ or call or email 01653 696226/07720 718067 mnff@live.co.uk x

BBC Raw Talent - BBC Radio Humberside

Sunday 13th March 2011
Returning to our very favourite radio show, Christopher and I will be playing a live set and having a nice chat with Alan Raw to promote our EP release. Awesome! x

Oz Gig - Oswaldkirk Village Hall

Saturday 12th March 2011
More details tbc! x

Kennedy's Bar, York

Wednesday 9th March 2011
Playing all night for free! They do a mean pint of Guinness x

Fillmore East Acoustic Club, York

Saturday 5th March 2011
Playing to kick start our tour in good old York at this lovely acoustic evening at the Waggon and Horses. Please come along - it should be jolly wonderful! xx

Square Chapel for the Arts, Halifax - Holly & Edwina Hayes DoubleBill

Friday 4th March 2011
Im thrilled to have been invited to play a double bill with the lovely Edwina Hayes at this lovely West Yorkshire Arts Centre and its sure to be a very special evening all round x For tickets and further info please call the Box Office on: 01422 349422 or look in at the Square Chapel website: www.squarechapel.co.uk x Tickets are £11/£9 concession and showtime is 8pm withdoors at 7.30pm x Hope to see you there! x x x

The Water Rat, Ripon

Saturday 26th February 2011
We will be making our debut at The Water Rat in Ripon on this night - the place looks lovely and we'll be playing from 8.30pm - 10.30pm for free! So do pop along and have a meal and listen to us playing some music for your ears. For more info on booking a table, please visit the website:- http://www.thewaterrat.co.uk/ x x x

Henry Boons, Wakefield

Thursday 24th February 2011
Returning to play at one of our very most favourite venues in the North, we'll be playing as part of a great line-up of acts hosted by lovely Steve from The Troubadours! Free entry, do pop in for a pint and a chat and some music :) x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Playing my two monthly gig here at my favourite York venue, Christopher and I will be playing the evening away for your delight in this gorgeous York pub :) Free entry, see you there x

The Dog & Bone, Lincoln

Saturday 12th February 2011
We couldn't get there in December, so we're re-booked at this lovely Lincoln pub in February! Playing all night, we hope you can make it down for good beer and nice music xx

City Screen Basement Bar, York with Edwina Hayes & David Ward Maclean

Tuesday 8th February 2011
More details tbc! xx

House Concerts York supp. Rue Royale

Saturday 29th January 2011
We're absolutely thrilled to have been asked back to support the amazing Rue Royale at our local House Concerts in York. The vibe is always fab down here and tickets always sell out fast, so please visit the website to book your tickets:- http://www.houseconcertsyork.co.uk/ x x x

*CANCELLED* The Springhead, Hull

Friday 28th January 2011
Edwina Hayes and Holly Taymar take to the stage, along with your host The Woolicane, swapping songs and stories at The Springhead in Hull. One of the first gigs we played together was The Springhead so it's lovely to re-visit! For tickets, please call the Springhead on 01482 652191 x x x Read more: http://events.myspace.com/Event/6939209/Holly-Taymar-and-Edwina-Hayes-Doublebill-with-host-The-Woolicane#ixzz0zFICrurj

House Concert, Sheffield

Saturday 22nd January 2011
We're very pleased to say that we have been invited to perform at a house concert in Sheffield! Happily, tickets are £5 and can be bought from Andy on 07835966810. He'll also let you know where in Sheffield we will be... exciting times! Andy will be supporting us too. Get this - there may also be a curry available to accompany the evening. Music + nomming = Great. Get down! :) x

The Royal Oak, York

Saturday 8th January 2011
Christopher and I will be playing all night for you in this lovely, recently refurbished pub in the heart of York. Come along for some New Year pints in front of the fire with lovely music. Yes. Totally free. x

The Hall Pub, Thornton-le-Dale

Friday 31st December 2010
We're absolutely delighted to have been invited to play at The Hall pub in lovely Thornton-le-Dale for New Year's Eve! We're part of an evening of entertainment to celebrate 2011's arrival, the event is free and there will be great food and drink available too. Do pop along for a relaxed approach to New Year :) More info on the website www.thehallpub.co.uk x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 28th December 2010
Another of my favourites, I’ve played at the Last Drop every year since I very first started singing and to be right cheesy, it feels like my spiritual home (they also do the most stunning ales, which might have something to do with it). Come down and listen to us playing all night for nothing. Awesome! xx

*FESTIVE UKULELE WORKSHOP* - Friargate Theatre, York

Tuesday 21st December 2010
Come along to Friargate Theatre for Riding Lights' Festive Ukulele Workshop, with your host Holly (and the Ivy) Taymar! All abilities welcome, come along to the theatre and learn how to play this little instrument in a group of lovely people. We'll first learn the basics, then Holly will lead us through some well known, feel-good songs - including some easy to play, festive favourites you can learn and play every year! There'll be mince pies, mulled wine and a bar available. Reindeer ears and Santa hats optional (but appreciated). Tickets £5 Full Price / £3 Concessions (students / OAP's / RL Members) Ukuleles available to use on the night, (please let us know if you require one at the time of placing your booking). Box Office 01904 613000 This event is for Ages 8+

BBC Raw Talent Xmas Special, BBC Radio Humberside

Sunday 19th December 2010
We are returning happily again to play our annual festive radio appearance in Hull on BBC Raw Talent, Radio Humberside - we will be playing some of our own tunes and also a festive cover so tune in if you can! x

Fillmore Xmas Music & Beer Festival

Friday 17th December 2010
Come and join the merriment as Christopher and I do an Xmas gig at the Fillmore - music and beer and friends - yay! x

Ropery Hall, Barton-upon-Humber

Saturday 11th December 2010
Supporting the mighty Circus Envy on their single release, we're really honoured to have been asked to support at this gig and we hope to see a few faces similiar and not at this one! Hope you can make it - for tickets, please see http://www.the-ropewalk.co.uk/roperyhall/music.htm x x x

The Priory, Loughborough

Tuesday 7th December 2010
We will be playing in Loughborough for the very first time here at The Priory! Please come along - we'll be really appreciative of your support, plus all the proceeds go to charity. Can't say fairer than that! x The Priory Nanpantan Road Loughborough, Leics LE11 3YD £3/£1.50 conc. x

The Dog & Bone, Lincoln

Saturday 4th December 2010
Our very first gig in lovely Lincoln! A beautiful place to be, and an award winning pub. Awesome. We'll be playing all night, and we'd love to see you there :) x Postcode is LN2 5BH and it's free to get in! x

Tap & Spile, York

Saturday 27th November 2010
Playing all night in this gorgeous pub right in the heart of York. Do pop along for good ale and live music! xx

The Courtyard, Goole

Friday 19th November 2010
This evening is a charity fundraiser for a group set up for users of mental health services - it is such a worthwhile cause and if you're anywhere nearby please come down and help support the group! Tickets are £5 and can be bought on the night - this includes a pie and peas supper :) x x

Black Swan Inn, Helmsley

Sunday 14th November 2010
Christopher and I will be performing at the Black Swan's Wedding Open Day in Helmsley - it's free to come and have a look around so do pop in and have a listen if you're in the countryside that way! Hope to see you there x x

Fox and Hounds, Newmillerdam

Thursday 11th November 2010
We'll be returning to the Fox after a few months away, but really looking forward to doing a warm Winter gig in Wakey - come down for a lovely pint after a blustery day! Free entry x x x

Castle Howard Wedding Fair

Sunday 7th November 2010
We will be playing for all the lovely visitors to the Castle Howard wedding fair in the cafe area between 11am and 4pm! We really really love it at Castle Howard and we're so looking forward to playing for the guests. Hope you can make it x For details on how to book, please visit the official site:- http://www.castlehoward.co.uk/ x Read more: http://events.myspace.com/Event/View/7566471#ixzz10Aybyg6A

Autumn Glory Festival, Harewood House

Saturday 30th October 2010
We're playing a short set as part of this hugely popular festival at Harewood House - do come along and join in the fun! Music, tents, stately homes = win. Check the website for further details:- http://www.harewood.org/ x x x

*Ukulele Workshop* The Bay Horse, Pickering

Wednesday 27th October 2010
Come and join in the ukulele fun at The Bay Horse in Pickering - armed with my 20 ukuleles, all are welcome to come and join in the ukulele fun! Doesn't matter if you've never played before, we'll go through some chords and then have a go at playing a song together - aided by some good ale and snacks, this evening will be a good old fashioned pub singalong x £4 in x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 26th October 2010
Another of my favourites, I’ve played at the Last Drop every year since I very first started singing and to be right cheesy, it feels like my spiritual home (they also do the most stunning ales, which might have something to do with it). Come down and listen to us playing all night for nothing. Awesome! xx

MusicPort Festival, The Spa, Bridlington

Friday 22nd October 2010
Playing here for the first time, looking forward to a weekend of awesome music of all different styles and genres! Go here for tickets - I'll be on Friday night at 10pm:- http://www.musicportfestival.com/ x x x

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Thursday 14th October 2010
We will be playing this gig in aid of the DEC Pakistan Floods Fund, and all are welcome to share in the charity fundraising efforts! x Price and time tbc - watch this space! x

Folk Delivering Hope, Doncaster

Sunday 10th October 2010
This is such a good gig in aid of a wonderful cause. Where words fail, music speaks! Never been so true. Please visit the page to see latest updates:- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?!/pages/Folk-Delivering-Hope/322352433700?ref=ts Hope you can make it x x x

The Verge, Cheshire

Friday 1st October 2010
We are very pleased to have been asked to support the lovely Emily Maguire on her Autumn/Winter tour show at The Verge in Cheshire! Emily is a simply wonderful singer songwriter and we're really looking forward to playing and then watching her set! Full details can be found on the website here:- http://www.the-verge.co.uk/?page_id=4 Hope to see some new and familiar faces! x x x

Cropton Folk & Roots Festival, Cropton

Saturday 25th September 2010
Playing for the first time here at the festival, Cropton is absolutely gorgeous and the pub is one of my all-time favourites! Going to be a belter - I'll post details of our performance time as and when I have them! x http://www.rootsnorth.co.uk/ for tickets...

Park Inn, Rotherham

Friday 24th September 2010
We will be playing all night for freeeee in this lovely hotel bar in le Rotherham... come on down to start off your weekend x x x

The Tap, Hull

Tuesday 14th September 2010
Playing at one of my very favourite gigs of the year, with open mic afterwards xx

Barley Hall, York

Sunday 12th September 2010
We will be playing to lovely guests at this gorgeous wedding fayre in the heart of York. Do come along :) x

Harewood House

Saturday 11th September 2010
We'll be playing as part of a big open festival featuring all different types of act - we can't wait, it's going to be fab :) x

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Monday 6th September 2010
Playing alongside these wonderful people.... Mark Wynn, Estella, Nathan Luke, Open Invitation. Genius! What else is there to do on a Monday evening? x x

*Private Function*

Saturday 4th September 2010
*Private Function* Hovingham

Galtres Festival

Saturday 28th August 2010
Playing for the (eek) FIFTH year here at the Galtres Festival! It is genuinely one of my favourite gigs to do in the whole gig calendar and I’m so looking forward to it. More details TBC! xx

Park Inn, Rotherham

Friday 27th August 2010
We will be playing all night for free to soothe you into the Bank Holiday weekend.... ahhhh x x x

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 24th August 2010
Another of my favourites, I’ve played at the Last Drop every year since I very first started singing and to be right cheesy, it feels like my spiritual home (they also do the most stunning ales, which might have something to do with it). Come down and listen to us playing all night for nothing. Awesome! xx

Barley Twist, Doncaster

Sunday 22nd August 2010
Playing for the first time here at Barley Twist in Doncaster, I will be singing for short sets in amongst family fun all in the name of fundraising for charity! Great stuff! See you there xx

Cabaret in the Basement with Rory Motion + others

Saturday 14th August 2010
Playing for the first time here at Cabaret in the Basement, the City Screen Basement Bar is an old favourite of mine though so get yo'selves down! Sorry, went a bit ghetto there. Ahem. x

Burton Agnes Jazz and Blues Festival

Friday 6th August 2010
I am playing the Burton Agnes Jazz Festival for the first time, I'll be on at 10.15pm - come down and see some amazing jazz and blues talent! Tickets available from http://www.burtonagnes.com/Jazz_Festival/Tickets_and_Prices.html xx

*Private Function*

Saturday 31st July 2010
*Private Function* in Harrogate! x

Strawberry Jam Music Festival, Bramham

Saturday 24th July 2010
This is a new music festival for unsigned bands and artists from across North and West Yorkshire - please do pop along as the proceeds go to helping to save the local village hall from closure! A fab day out in the summer time - what more could you ask for? x

Deer Shed Festival - headliners The Wedding Present!

Saturday 17th July 2010
£35 weekend ticket - http://www.deershedfestival.com/ This is going to be an excellent one! YEEEEEAH! x

Mellow Yellow @ The Eastern Hotel, Goole

Friday 16th July 2010
Mellow Yellow presents me, Spiral Scouts and Jon Brindley! You should definitely pop down if you're anywhere near, or if you're not! xx

Stripped @ The Welly, Hull

Thursday 15th July 2010
Love it at this brilliant acoustic evening right in Hull - it’d be great to see friends old and new there so pop in for a pint! They sell tons of specialist beers too so make sure you get a taxi home :) x

Jay Jay's Cafe Bar, Howden

Saturday 10th July 2010
Playing for an hour here for the first time, I'm told it's a lovely venue and Howden is such a nice place! Looking forward to it mucho xx

House Concert, Barnsley - supporting Stephanie Lambring & Brad Tursi

Friday 9th July 2010
http://www.myspace.com/wombwellhouseconcerts This is going to be a right good one - Stephanie Lambring and Brad Tursi from the U S of A are headlining and I am doing some songs to open for them! Free interval food and limited to only 35 places, this is not to be missed xx If you want to book a place, please visit http://www.myspace.com/wombwellhouseconcerts and follow the instructions xx

*Private Function*

Monday 5th July 2010
*Private Function*

YorkBoat Private Function

Wednesday 30th June 2010
*Private Function*

Gaslight Club @ Oporto, Leeds

Monday 28th June 2010
Chris and I will be playing at this popular Leeds based acoustic evening, hosted by the ever wonderful Gary Stewart! Leeds people get down! Look forward to seeing you there xx

Carltonbury, Worksop

Saturday 26th June 2010
Playing at this wonderful open air teeny weeny festival at the Grey Horse Inn, it's totally great and very summery fun so come on down xx

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Another of my favourites, I’ve played at the Last Drop every year since I very first started singing and to be right cheesy, it feels like my spiritual home (they also do the most stunning ales, which might have something to do with it). Come down and listen to us playing all night for nothing. Awesome! xx

Fillmore East Acoustic Club, York

Saturday 12th June 2010
This is a new night which will feature some of the most wonderful female talent from around this fair city - feel free to check out their website for more details nearer the time! x http://www.myspace.com/fillmoreeastacousticclub x

Black Swan Folk Club, York

Saturday 5th June 2010
Playing at 10.30pm (crikey, I might be asleep by then!) at this wonderful folk club right down the road from me! Please do come down - the event is at The Black Swan in the marquee in the car park and runs from 1pm on Saturday all the way through til Sunday evening, come and drink beer in the sun with folk x

Kennedy's, York

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Another night of free acoustic musicianary in this little trendy bar in the heart of York. Yes. You should come! x

Springboard Festival, Cottingham

Saturday 29th May 2010
What a lovely little festival in a pub in Cottingham called 'The Blue Bell' - I've done this for a few years running now and the atmosphere and the people are always a real pleasure to play for - so come along if you're around that way! x

Henry Boons, Wakefield

Thursday 27th May 2010
It’s right near the train station and it is a lovely acoustic night organised by my excellent friends the Troubadors! Do come down and taste the fine beer and music :) x

The Old Courthouse, Thirsk

Saturday 22nd May 2010
I’m so happy to be playing this lovely gig with my awesome friends Edwina Hayes and Mark Wynn... both so very very talented and wonderful! Please come down for an evening of acoustic delight - Box Office on: 01845 526536 - www.ruralarts.org x

Martha Tilston support @ Fibbers, York

Tuesday 18th May 2010
Wow! Martha Tilston is so amazing and you should all definitely come along to watch - it’s £10 or £12 on the door but with one of my flyers it’s only £5 - what a blimmin bargain! This will be fantastic - mark my words - so message me and I’ll send you a flyer for you to use to get the cheapy deal x

The Mixing Bowl Theatre, The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA, Birmingham, Midlands

Sunday 9th May 2010
This is my first appearance at this lovely looking theatre supporting some bigger bands - all details and booking info available at http://rogueplay.co.uk/. Please come down and support live music in a comfy seat (for a change...!) x

Deer Shed Festival Warm-Up

Saturday 8th May 2010
Warm up for the Deer Shed Festival - can’t wait! x http://www.deershedfestival.com/ xx

Ripon Cathedral Beer Festival

Monday 3rd May 2010
Playing again at this lovely lovely beer festival in the grounds of Ripon Cathedral. This will be my fifth year at the festival and I can’t wait already! x

Wath Festival

Friday 30th April 2010
Playing for the second year running here, totally loved it here and hopefully it'll be even better in 2010! Looking forward to this so much :) x

1331 Cafe Bar, York

Sunday 18th April 2010
Playing all night for free in this lovely city centre drinking establishment :) Come down! x

York Minster

Friday 9th April 2010
Wow, I have been asked again to play in the best venue in the world (in my opinion!). I’ll be in the Chapter House with special guests - worth it if only to have your jaw drop open at the beauty of the building and the amazing acoustics. Don’t miss it! xx

The Loft at Melton’s Too

Wednesday 7th April 2010
£1 in! Bargain!

Cabaret in the Basement

Saturday 3rd April 2010
Do come along for a variety of acts in the magical bunker in the Basement xx

Raw Talent, Hull

Sunday 28th March 2010
Playing here in March as the Christmas Special was hindered by about three inches of snow! Can’t wait - this is one with my trio The Holly Trinity. Nice.

The Causeway, Hartlepool

Sunday 21st March 2010

*Private Function*

Saturday 20th March 2010
*Priavte Function* - Hovingham

Helmsley Arts Centre, Studio Bar

Friday 12th March 2010
I will be performing as part of a young singer/songwriters evening in association with my friends from Ryedale Live - really looking forward to this one :) xx

*Private Function*

Thursday 11th March 2010
Castle Museum, York

Oz Gig - Oswaldkirk Village Hall

Saturday 6th February 2010
£7.50 - Lovely intimate gig where it’s bring your own booze - lambrini at the ready chaps :) Come on down and show your support for White Horse Arts xx

Pickering Folk Club

Wednesday 27th January 2010
Lovely little folk club in the middle of Pickering - it’s free and unplugged and I think you should come for a beer if you can x

Aimie J Ryan, Edwina Hayes and Holly Taymar at City Screen Basement Bar

Saturday 19th December 2009
This will sell out, so get yer tickets fast chaps! x

The Old Mill, Langtoft

Friday 18th December 2009
Playing alongside Zebedee Haynes in this lovely place for free! Do come down for Christmas fireside loveliness x

*Private Function*

Saturday 12th December 2009
*Private Function*

Sutton Bank National Park

Sunday 6th December 2009
Playing to launch the new CD made by LOADS of really good people and organised by my good friend Rob who does Ryedale Live. It’s a 2 CD extravaganza of all your favourites from the region and can be bought in Borders and Banks York, and also in Hoppers in Malton! Come and show your support for the launch x

DUCHESSTIVAL all dayer int Duchess

Sunday 29th November 2009
19 acts, acoustic and electric, come down for the best indoor festival since.... well, I haven’t ever been to one! x

Henry Boons, Wakefield

Thursday 26th November 2009
Henry Boons Acoustic Night - Yay! It’s gonna be a stonker! x

The Dean Court Hotel supporting David Ward Maclean

Tuesday 24th November 2009
Supporting the fabulous David Ward Maclean at this lovely little hotel in the shadow of the Minster. Excellent! Come down! x

SNAPPY Charity Event @ City Screen Basement Bar

Thursday 19th November 2009
Charity event featuring other artists to be confirmed - please come down and show your support for this worthy cause! x

Supporting HEADWATER at Henry Boons, Wakefield

Sunday 15th November 2009
£9 adv / £10 on door available from jumborecords.co.uk & seetickets.com. Supporting the AWESOME Headwater at this lovely venue - you’ve got to love Wakefield :) Courtesy of On The Ride x

The Fox and Hounds, Newmillerdam

Thursday 12th November 2009
Come down and help get these new gigs off to a good start :) x

The Hole in the Wall, York

Tuesday 10th November 2009
Playing all evening for freeeeeee...... good beer and music. Ahhhh. x

The Bell and Crown, Snaith

Sunday 25th October 2009
Acoustic night at this lovely little pub in lovely little Snaith! Do pop down x

Three in the Round with David Ward Maclean, Joe Solo and Holly Taymar

Saturday 24th October 2009
Reunited in song, tales and laughter, love these guys and we’ll be performing in the round which is always good. Come along to show your support for three broke musicians :) x

***CANCELLED*** Acoustic night @ Newmillerdam

Thursday 22nd October 2009
New acoustic night with good friends The Troubadors - should be a good night - come down and help get the ball rolling :) x

The Red Shed, Wakefield - supporting Otis Gibbs

Sunday 4th October 2009
Should be a good one - this chap is right good! x Wakefield Labour Club (Red Shed) 18 Vicarage Street Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1QX

York House Concerts supporting Ocean Reid

Friday 2nd October 2009
Awesome intimate gig just near where I live, supporting the fabulous Ocean Reid. Lovely! x

Kennedy's, York

Wednesday 30th September 2009
Playing all night for freee.....

The Hole In The Wall

Tuesday 29th September 2009
The Hol In The Wall.... I'll be playing all night for absolutely no pennies at all - nice beer and nice company - do pop down.... x

Great Northern Wine, Ripon

Sunday 27th September 2009
Playing in this lovely venue in Ripon for the first time, come and sample some excellent wine and music by me x

Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church

Friday 18th September 2009
This is a special concert to raise money with my friend Rob for Ryedale Special Families - it will be a lovely gig and I’m honoured to be asked to play! Please come and support this cause with us, and have a jolly good time too :) x

The Tap, Hull

Tuesday 15th September 2009
Returning to one of my favourite Hull gigs - haven't played here since 23rd December so will be nice to see Neil and the gang back at my home in Hull :) x

Supporting Ben and Joe Broughton @ The Half Moon, Elloughton

Saturday 12th September 2009
Come down to this it will be good :) x

Karl Culley and Friends @ Harrogate Blues Bar

Tuesday 8th September 2009
Playing this evening with Karl Culley, and presumably friends! Have never played this venue before either, I like playing in new places I do. Plus, Karl Culley is the fastest guitar player/singer I have EVER witnessed. YEAH! x

York Green Festival

Sunday 6th September 2009
Playing again on the acoustic stage at this lovely outdoor event - come along for local music, food and crafts! x

The Little Num Num Club @ 41 Monkgate

Saturday 5th September 2009
Adrian Byron Burns and David Ward Maclean playing amongst others.... oh this will be awesome.... I can feel it in my bones! x

The Blue Bell Inn, Cottingham

Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Playing here at the lovely Blue Bell acoustic night with Frank Johnson and other open mic-ers at the start and end of the evening! Please come down to watch or join in x

Galtres Festival

Sunday 30th August 2009
This will be my fourth year playing at Galtres! And I can’t chuffing wait. BRING. IT. ON! x

York Minster Chapter House

Sunday 30th August 2009
Playing again for York Minster's 'Night Fever' event - this is one not to be missed - free music in an astounding setting featuring the most beautiful acoustics in any place EVER. Naturally, I think you should come :) x

Minster FM Roadshow, York

Saturday 29th August 2009
Details tbc! x

*Private Function*

Thursday 27th August 2009
Private party!

The Duchess supporting The Watanabes and Towns and Houses

Saturday 15th August 2009
Ace! £3/£4.

Ye Olde Punch Bowl Inn - Home of MorrisseyFox Blonde Ale

Sunday 9th August 2009
Marton, Marton Cum Grafton, York, YO51 9QY So excited about this one - playing a last minute set in Marton Cum Grafton, at a bbq in this lovely pub - can't wait! x

Kennedy's, York

Wednesday 5th August 2009
Playing all night for freee.....

*Scotland Tour* BOX, Glasgow

Tuesday 28th July 2009
Re-arranged gig from Paisley - Oh yeah. Come down x 431 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3LG

*Scotland Tour* Pivo Pivo, Glasgow

Monday 27th July 2009
Glasgow, Scotland

*Scotland Tour* Lomond Folk Festival Balloch, Loch Lomond

Saturday 25th July 2009
Loch Lomond, Scotland

*Scotland Tour* Crown Bar, Dunoon

Friday 24th July 2009
49-53, Argyll St, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 7HG, Dunoon, Scotland

*Scotland Tour* Cafe Continental, Gourock

Thursday 23rd July 2009
38-40 Kempock Street, Gourock, Renfrewshire, PA19 1ND, Gourock, Scotland

Stainsby Festival

Sunday 19th July 2009
Never played here before but this sounds like a right stonker - plus the wonderful Edwina Hayes is playing too! Lots of lovely friends in a lovely place! xx

The Grey Horse Inn

Saturday 18th July 2009
Playing outside (or inside if it rains) at this lovely daytime gig, also featuring the wonderful Troubadors! Do come down, weekend village folk times = good. x

Vixen Radio

Friday 10th July 2009
Vixen Broadcasting Ltd 34a High Street Market Weighton YO43 3AH

City Screen Basement Bar

Saturday 4th July 2009
Supporting Jane Boxall on marimba! x

The Duchess supporting Rachel Harrington

Wednesday 1st July 2009
Supporting the sublime Rachel Harrington at this awesome venue. You get in £4 cheaper with a text from me so make sure you let me know who to send it to! x

Gig on the Boat, Hartlepool

Sunday 28th June 2009
MV Ella, Navigation Point, Hartlepool Marina With other acts including the wonderful Ryan Spendlove - he is right good! x

Beverley Folk Festival

Saturday 20th June 2009
Playing in the acouctic tent at Bev.... eeeh it’ll be a goodun! xx

'Acoustic Treasures @ The Gate Theatre, Goole

Friday 12th June 2009
I'm taking part in this show to promote the acts at this year's Beverley Folk Festival - featuring Joe Solo, Circus Envy, Jess Bannister - YES! x

Stripped @ The Wellington

Thursday 4th June 2009
Re-arranged due to dodgy throat situation in April... I love this gig! Looking forward to playing again, hoorah :)

York Folk Day @ The Black Swan

Sunday 31st May 2009
All day event of folk and acoustic brilliance... do come down, I'll be on from 7.15 - 7.45pm! x

Springboard Festival

Sunday 31st May 2009
Playing after 9pm at this favourite festival! xx

City Screen Basement Bar

Wednesday 27th May 2009
With Robin Pickford and The Blackwater Trio! x

Wombwell Folk Festival

Saturday 23rd May 2009

The Melbourne, York

Saturday 23rd May 2009
With Andy Stones and Hayley Gaftarnick! x

Acoustic Treasures @ City Screen Basement Bar

Thursday 21st May 2009
A warmup for the Beverley Folk Festival with more acts tbc - not one to miss! xx

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 18th May 2009
Free gig good ale lovely tunes xx

City Screen Basement Bar

Saturday 9th May 2009
Farewell gig for friend Jonny Dobbs whilst he fannies around in america for a while - lovely :)

Wath Festival, Wath

Saturday 2nd May 2009
I am playing in a tent kind of thing, but come along because the Ukulele Orchestra of GB are playing too! Oh my God!

Music Cafe @ Stephen Joseph Theatre

Saturday 4th April 2009
I'll be playing for 25 mins in a restaurant in Scarborough and I think you should come!

Kennedy’s, York

Wednesday 25th March 2009
Playing all night for noisy punters... but it’s going to be a lot of fun :) x

City Screen Basement Bar c/o Bear Mountain Picnic

Tuesday 3rd March 2009
Supporting Mr. David Viner. Blues aplenty!

Harrogate Beer Festival

Thursday 26th February 2009
I think Neil Morrissey is opening this festival up, it’s going to be good as they’ve got loads of local ales on and I’ll probably be pished by the time I get on. Good times. It’s a tenner for a ticket but you get 4 free pints included in that - plus a glass - hot.

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 23rd February 2009
Free gig and good ale - theme emerging.

The Duchess with Edwina Hayes and Aimie J Ryan

Sunday 22nd February 2009
This is gonna be a stonker - get yere tickets fast chaps! x

Hole in the Wall, York

Tuesday 17th February 2009
Playing all night - GOOD ALE ALERT x

City Screen Basement Bar

Friday 30th January 2009
With Andy Stones and more! xx

Helmsley Arts Centre

Saturday 24th January 2009
The Little Num Num Club on tour..... watch this space xx

City Screen Basement Bar

Saturday 17th January 2009
With Hijak Oscar boys and other excellentness. Frankly, I don’t know what is going to happen at this gig but I like it x

Tap and Spile, Hull

Tuesday 23rd December 2008

The Hallgate Tavern

Friday 5th December 2008

City Screen Basement Bar c/o NxNy

Wednesday 3rd December 2008
With The Toy Hearts, Roseville Grand, Paul Malcom

City Screen Basement Bar c/o NxNy

Thursday 20th November 2008
With Dave Hulston, Adriana and Boo Hewerdine. YEAH!

City Screen Basement Bar c/o NxNy

Thursday 6th November 2008
With Ben Parker, Alun Tan Lan, Lizzie Vince

Springbank Tavern, Hull

Friday 24th October 2008

The Blue Bell, Cottingham

Wednesday 15th October 2008

City Screen Basement Bar c/o NxNy

Friday 10th October 2008
With Jess Morgan, Rosevill Grande, and Rod Picott and Amanda Shires

Goole Theatre

Saturday 4th October 2008
With David ward Maclean and Joe Solo

Hole in the Wall, York

Tuesday 30th September 2008

The Black Swan Inn

Saturday 27th September 2008

Henry Boons

Thursday 25th September 2008

Acoustic Gathering @ Peasholm Park

Sunday 14th September 2008
Lots of really WONDERFUL acts playing here!

City Screen Basement Bar

Tuesday 9th September 2008
Supporting Lach x

Ryedale Live at Hovingham Village Hall

Friday 5th September 2008
Tickets available from Rob on 01653 690503 - get down!

Snaithfest

Sunday 31st August 2008
Acoustic Finale to Snaithfest 2008 - be there!

York Green Festival @ Rowntrees Park

Sunday 31st August 2008

Melton?s Too

Wednesday 27th August 2008
Upstairs unamplified in the Loft... yeah! x

Galtres Festival, Sutton Park

Sunday 24th August 2008
Galtres Festival is a bloody ace festival in a foresty park thing. Please come down - it?s the one I look forward to all year :)

York Green Festival Warmup Show

Friday 15th August 2008
Get down to watch this warmup to the Green Fest on 31/08 at Lawrence Street WMC, York

City Screen Basement Bar

Tuesday 12th August 2008
With Death at 10 Paces, Edwina Hayes, The wayfaring strangers, and Burial in the Sky. Nice one Si Bot x

Moor Music Festival

Saturday 9th August 2008
Playing again on the Saturday - no I haven't gone mad. Festival mania!

Moor Music Festival

Friday 8th August 2008
Playing in a field amongst a lot of VW campers. Nice! xx

Fibbers, York

Thursday 7th August 2008
Supporting the Young Believers - yeah!

Kennedy's, York

Wednesday 6th August 2008

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 14th July 2008

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 28th April 2008

The Tap and Spile, Hull

Tuesday 15th April 2008

The Wellington

Thursday 3rd April 2008

The Bell and Crown, Snaith

Sunday 24th February 2008
With David Ward Maclean and Leo Brazil

Huntington WMC

Tuesday 19th February 2008
All for charity charity charity... please support :)

The Wardrobe

Wednesday 6th February 2008

The Wellington, Hull

Thursday 6th December 2007

The Tap and Spile, Hull

Tuesday 27th November 2007

Santiago's, Leeds

Sunday 25th November 2007

Verve Bar, Leeds

Wednesday 21st November 2007

Black Horse Inn, Ainderby Quernhow, Near Thirsk, Northeast Thirsk

Saturday 10th November 2007

Ma Gamps Bar, White Locks, Leeds

Saturday 3rd November 2007

The Last Drop Inn

Monday 22nd October 2007
Hold on to your hats boys and girls - Taymar and Carl back in action at the best acoustic house next to Barnitts. All totally free.......

Melton's Too

Thursday 11th October 2007
Melton's Too

Cottingham Music Festival

Saturday 11th August 2007
Festival! Yes! Get there! It's summer for crying out loud!

The Processed Pea, Beverley

Tuesday 7th August 2007

The Tap and Spile, Hull

Tuesday 26th June 2007

The Beverly Folk Festival

Sunday 17th June 2007

Vintage Rock Bar, Doncaster

Saturday 9th June 2007

City Screen (Screen 3)

Monday 28th May 2007

Raw Talent

Sunday 20th May 2007

Acoustic Night Leeds

Monday 14th May 2007
Venue TBC

The Brown Cow, Bradford

Friday 11th May 2007

Ripon Cathedral, Ripon

Monday 7th May 2007
Ripon Cathedral Beer Festival!

The Causeway, Hartlepool

Sunday 6th May 2007

The City Screen Basement Bar, York

Wednesday 25th April 2007
Official Launch of the album 'Before I Know' - this is gonna be one hell of a gig - if you only come to one gig this year - make it this one.

The Little Num Num Club, City Screen, York

Saturday 14th April 2007

The Wellington Inn, Hull

Thursday 5th April 2007

The Jam House, Birmingham

Tuesday 3rd April 2007

The Tap and Spile, Hull

Tuesday 27th March 2007
Awesome gig in Hull with my good friend Neil compering! Special album price of £8 so get down for a bargain!

The Junction, York

Saturday 3rd March 2007
Excellent venue and excellent - company - with Miles Cain and others.

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 19th February 2007
Underground album launch - be one of the first to get your hands on a copy of 'Before I Know' - special gig price of £8!

The Causeway, Hartlepool

Sunday 11th February 2007
Double gig with Edwina Hayes- two songbirds together!

Radio York (103.7FM)

Thursday 25th January 2007
Live set and track from the album, with Matt Seymour.

The Tap and Spile, Hull

Tuesday 12th December 2006
Come and see my debut performance here at the Tap and Spile - a lovely little pub if you're about! 45 minutes of Tay....just what you need before the Christmas madness!

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 4th December 2006
My favourite gig of them all, see my Christmas homecoming gig at the Last Drop Inn - excellent beer, atmosphere and gorgeous music to sup the night away to :)

The Faversham, Leeds

Sunday 3rd December 2006
See me playing at one of the best music pubs in Leeds, The Faversham, on this Sunday night acoustic gig.

City Screen Basement Bar

Monday 20th November 2006
Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Gig - with Chris Helme, Edwina Hayes, Shonet, Cardboard Radio, Hijak Oscar - and me! 5 OTD, please get there early for a great night!

The Wellington Inn, Hull

Thursday 19th October 2006

Highly respected Acoustic Night in one of the best pubs in the region - oh yes, they serve about 20 million types of beer and they even have Dandelion and Burdock!

Come on down and stay in a cosy publet for a bit with me and some other cool people. Free entry.

Crayke, North Yorkshire

Saturday 23rd September 2006

Beer Festival in the homely village of Crayke, North Yorkshire.

Go on, pop down!

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Saturday 16th September 2006
MOVED FROM 9TH SEPT - A relief for your brain - this night is going to be like musical prozac. Come see me, Dave Ward McLean and The Falling Spikes having a bit of a singsong in the summer.

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Saturday 2nd September 2006
All in aid of Women's charities (specifics TBC) this gig is all female, a rare thing to see in York! Please come down and support some very worthy causes, featuring the likes of Shonet, Hayley Hutchinson, and moi! x

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Thursday 10th August 2006
Supporting the brilliant Lowground, should be a really cool night - pop down, it won't cost much honest :)

The Black Swan, York

Saturday 28th January 2006
(supporting Miles Cain)

Fresh Radio, Live Performance

Sunday 22nd January 2006

The New County Arms, Northallerton

Thursday 19th January 2006

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 12th December 2005

Acoustic Evening, somewhere in Hull

Thursday 1st December 2005

Pocklington Arts Centre Acoustic Evening, York

Sunday 27th November 2005

City Screen Basement Bar, York

Wednesday 16th November 2005

Acoustic Mafia, Stone Roses Bar, York

Tuesday 8th November 2005

Stone Roses Bar, York

Sunday 6th November 2005
(supporting and guest vocalist for The Notion)

Fibbers Barfly, York

Thursday 3rd November 2005
(supporting and guest vocalist for The Notion)

The Golden Lion, York

Friday 21st October 2005

The Roseberry, Stokesley

Thursday 20th October 2005

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 17th October 2005

York University URY Live at the Lake

Wednesday 12th October 2005

Doctor Wu's, Leeds

Monday 19th September 2005
(supporting and guest vocalist with The Notion)

The Roman Bath, York

Tuesday 30th August 2005
(supporting Cohesion)

The Independent, York

Friday 26th August 2005

The Last Drop Inn, York

Monday 15th August 2005

Stone Roses Bar, York

Monday 1st August 2005

Fibbers Barfly, York

Sunday 31st July 2005
(supporting Ryan Shirlow and The Bloody Marys)

The Junction

Sunday 24th July 2005
(Tribute Gig for Steve Hartley, legend)

City Screen Basement Bar

Sunday 17th July 2005
(supporting Idle Jack and the Big Sleep)

The Golden Lion, York

Friday 24th June 2005

Pocklington Arts Centre, York

Thursday 9th June 2005
(supporting The Emily Smith band)

The Independent, York

Saturday 28th May 2005

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 24th May 2005

York Live Guerrilla Musicians Outdoor Event

Sunday 22nd May 2005

Aesthetica Arts Evening, The Black Swan, York

Friday 20th May 2005

York University URY Live

Wednesday 18th May 2005
(supporting The Stanleys)

The Independent, York

Thursday 28th April 2005
(supporting The Blueprints)

The Roman Bath, York

Tuesday 26th April 2005
(supporting Lips Akimbo)

Strung Out 2005 @ Stone Roses Bar, York

Wednesday 20th April 2005

Aesthetica Arts Evening, The Black Swan, York

Tuesday 19th April 2005

The Living Room, York

Sunday 17th April 2005

Turn of the Year @Golden Lion, York - Semi Finalist

Wednesday 16th March 2005

Turn of the Year @ Golden Lion, York - 2nd round Winner

Wednesday 9th March 2005

Pocklington Arts Centre, York

Sunday 6th March 2005

Pitcher and Piano, York

Wednesday 2nd March 2005

The Last Drop Inn, York

Tuesday 1st March 2005

Turn of the Year @ Golden Lion, York - Heat Winner

Wednesday 9th February 2005

Harkers Bar, York

Sunday 12th December 2004

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