Folk
Dervish
Tuesday 9 February : 8pm (seated)
£12.50 : £10.00 concessions
Bouzouki, mandola, flute, fiddle bodhran and accordion combine with the unique vocals of the entrancing Cathy Jordan to capture the intricate flavours of the Irish tradition. This is Celtic music at its finest - in Dervish all the elements that make Irish music come together. Exceptional musicianship, breathtaking vocals, high-energy sets of tunes and instantly compelling songs make Dervish as complete a band as are to be found anywhere in the tradition.
Steve Knightley
At The Assembly House
Friday 12 February: 8pm
£14.00
Steve Knightley is the songwriting force behind Show of Hands, widely
acclaimed as the finest acoustic roots duo in England and with three
Royal Albert Hall sell-outs to their name.
Lau
Wednesday 24 February : 8pm (seated)
£12.00 : £10.00 concessions
LAU are a formidable trio of three of the finest & most innovative exponents of modern traditional music in Britain today. Their now infamous live shows are a must-see experience with an energy and musicianship which is spellbinding.
Horses Brawl
+ My Dark Aunt
Thursday 04 March : 8pm : seated
£8.00 : £6.00 concessions
The Homing Stone
Hugh Lupton and the English Acoustic Collective
Monday 29 March : 8pm
£12.00 : £10.00 concessions : seated
The Homing Stone is inspired by episodes in the life of Hugh Lupton’s great-uncle, the writer Arthur Ransome, and is the third in a series of collaborations between Lupton and Wood that they call 'Praise Songs'. It also follows their highly successful ‘Christmas Champions’ and a run of songwriting collaborations that has won them the BBC folk award ‘Song of the Year’.
John Smith
+ Tim Clare
Tuesday 30 March : 8pm (seated)
£8.00 : £6.00 concessions
John Smith is quietly becoming recognized as one of the most exciting voices on the British Folk scene. He has spent several years solidly on the road, touring with late folk legend John Martyn and accompanying Davy Graham on his final UK tour.
John Renbourn & Robin Williamson
Tuesday 13 April : 8pm
£14.00 : £12.00 concessions : seated
Two of the greatest folk artists of our time! Luminary acoustic
guitarist and songwriter John Renbourn is best known for his
collaboration with Bert Jansch, and also enjoyed great success with
folk/jazz fusion band Pentangle. Scottish multi-instrumentalist, musician, singer, songwriter and master
Celtic storyteller Robin Williamson made his name as a member of the
Incredible String Band between 1966 and 1974.
Breabach
Thursday 22 April : 8pm : seated
£10.00 : £8.00 concessions
One of the most inventive and diverse bands to have emerged from the Scottish folk scene in recent years, from their foot-stomping reels to their heart-warming delivery of songs, there can be no doubt why this acclaimed quartet - Breabach - have become a household name for many in the folk and roots music scene.
Willy Barrett's Sleeping Dogs
Up Close and Periscope Cabaret Tour
Thursday 29 April : 8pm
£10.00 : £9.00 concessions : seated
Willy Barrett says he isn't Wild anymore: just Livid. For anyone thinking of turning out to see his cabaret show with Sleeping Dogz and who frankly don’t have a clue what to expect, be prepared for a thoroughly entertaining and highly original performance from three seriously talented musicians.
Fairport Acoustic Convention
Wednesday 26 May : 8pm
£16.00 : £15.00 concessions : seated
Fairport Convention is one of the greatest live bands on today’s concert circuit. Their sell-out gigs attract critical acclaim and delight audiences. This concert by the band’s acoustic line-up presents a more intimate (but no less exciting!) take on the legendary band’s music.
Martin Simpson Trio
with Andy Cutting & Andy Seward
Wednesday 23 June : 8pm (seated)
£13.00 : £10.00 concessions
NAC is proud to welcome back Martin Simpson “one of the finest acoustic finger-style and slide guitar players in the world”.
The Shee
Wednesday 21 July : 8pm (seated)
£12.00 : £10.00 concessions
Described as ‘flirtatiously funky’ by The Scotsman, as well as
‘boasting some of folk music’s cutting-edge instrumentalists and
singers’ by the Daily Record, their music features original
compositions alongside a wealth of traditional material. Their
adventurous brew of Scottish folk, Gaelic song, and bluegrass has
earned them fast growing recognition.