A Simple Mind on Tour
An Evening with Derek Forbes of Simple Minds.
A talk focused on his life in music followed by a Q & A session where there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask Derek questions.
A book signing with an opportunity for members of the audience to meet Derek
A live performance by Derek of the songs he was involved in with Simple Minds
Upcoming for September
Wed 11th – Open Mic Night (Hosted by Mike Burtoft)
Fri 13th – Alt Friday DJ Sets – Ska/2-Tone/Reggae – DJ Vinny (Vinny is back with the very best of classic ska and 2-tone, with a splash of reggae thrown into the mix)
Sun 15th – Sunday Sessions – Sawdust – Live (Playing pop & rock music from the ’60s to the present day)
Thu 19th – New Music Thursdays (All the best in new releases of new & alternative music)
Fri 20th – Bertie & The Signs – Live (Mike Burtoft and his band, Bertie & The Signs…Playing some great original material)
Sun 22nd – Sunday Sessions – Suicide Blonde – Live (Playing everything from old school hard rock to more recent hits)
Fri 27th – Alt Friday DJ Sets – Rock Night – DJ Andy Turner (From Allman Brothers to AC/DC, Bad Co to Bon Jovi, Motley Crue to Motorhead and everything in-between)
Sun 29th – Sunday Sessions – Bitter Sweet – Live (Five-piece covers band with vocals, guitar, drums, bass and keyboards – playing ska through to rock and Janis Joplin to Chic)
Open Mic Night (Hosted by Mike Burtoft)
Open mic’ with Mike Burtoft. All performers most welcome, but please contact Mike to ensure you have a slot. We aim to create a supportive and welcoming atmosphere with the chance to be booked for a gig at this premier venue…
Just In – 6th September
⬤ Fairport Convention – “Liege & Lief” (Island, UK 1969, UK original, pink labels) £45 VG++. ⬤ Randy Newman – “Little Criminals” (Warner Bros, UK 1977, lovely copy) £10 EX. ⬤ The War on Drugs – “Lost in a Dream” (Secretly Canadian, USA/EU, reissue, superb copy) £22 EX/EX.
With more from The Wailers ● Free ● Lou Reed ● Elvis Costello ● Grateful Dead ● Hives
Plus many more in the racks and on the walls!
Steely Don – Live
Steely Don are an 11-piece band based in the North of England, dedicated to playing the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen. Their aim is to deliver authentic performances of the back catalogue from the classic albums of these highly regarded musicians and songwriters, who produced music that blended elements of Rock, Jazz, Latin, R&B and Blues.
Doors: 19:30 | Tickets: £10
Gaelforce – Live
Back at the Skipton Sound Bar after a packed first appearance, Gaelforce are a superb, very accomplished Celtic flavoured folk rock band. The 2023 winners of the introducing stage at the Great British Folk Festival, Butlins, Skegness by public vote in front of 3000 people. They have recently played at West Coast festival, Blackpool (formerly Great British Folk festival) and are booked in for Costa Festival in Portugal.
Start time: 19:30 | Tickets: £10
THE BEERS…This week’s selection of thirst quenchers
Titanic Brewery – Plum Porter / Iceberg
Acorn Brewery – Barnsley Bitter / Gorlovka
Phoenix Brewery – Arizona / Hopsack
Wharfedale Brewery – IPA
Rudgate Brewery – Thunder Flash
