"Ain't no chance if you don't take it." - Guy Clark.

Upcoming for May 2025

Slide Upcoming May 25

Thu 1ˢᵗ

Big Music Quiz Night
The best monthly music quiz, general knowledge, intros, guess the year, album covers and lyrics…..And a whole lot of fun.

Fri 2ⁿᵈ

Bertie & The Signs (Album Launch) – Live
Local boys debut their new album at The Sound Bar on Friday the 2nd of May. The album is titled “Monkey Business” and features 100% original material, plus some lovely locally inspired original artwork.

Sun 4ᵗʰ

Spacebats – Live
Yorkshire-bound from Burnley, the mighty Spacebats take to the Sound Bar for the first time on their farewell ‘Final Flight’ tour.

Wed 7ᵗʰ

Soul on Wednesday – Halifax Soul Crew
Northern Soul, Tamla Motown and Modern Soul, with DJs Mark Summerscales & Adrian Moore.

Fri 9ᵗʰ

Laurel Canyon Union – Live
’70s West Coast Americana that became the bench mark for what became known as the Laurel Canyon sound.

Sat 10ᵗʰ

Soul Weekender – With the Halifax Soul Crew
Previous all-dayers here have been tremendous so we hope to see another great turnout from soulies and our friends from all over the UK. Across the board soul from DJs Mark Summerscales, Adrian Moore and our Guest DJ from Ripon City Soul Club – Vicky Darbyshire

Sun 11ᵗʰ

Soul Weekender – With the Halifax Soul Crew
Previous all-dayers here have been tremendous so we hope to see another great turnout from soulies and our friends from all over the UK. Across the board soul from DJs Mark Summerscales, Adrian Moore and our Guest DJ from Ripon City Soul Club – Vicky Darbyshire

Thu 15ᵗʰ

New Music Thursdays
Come on down and have a listen to some of the best new music out there. Presented by the Beatnix guys.

Fri 16ᵗʰ

The Shakes – Live
One of the original and still one of the best local bands, playing original material that put them on the cusp of superstardom.

Sun 18ᵗʰ

The Afterglow – Live
Welcoming them to the Sound Bar, The Afterglow are a five-piece band playing MOD, ska, ’60s & Northern Soul classics.

Fri 23ʳᵈ

SÖNS OF RÖBIN – Live
A first time visit to the Sound Bar…Fun and debauchery guaranteed.

Sun 25ᵗʰ

Undercover – Live (The Sound Bar’s 10th Birthday Bash)
Come and help us to celebrate 10 years of the Sound Bar with Skipton’s finest.

Mon 26ᵗʰ

Bradz – Live (Bank Holiday Monday)
Bradz has a huge depth of musical knowledge, history and folklore. All of which allows him to add his own creative stamp to ’60s and ’70s classics.

Wed 28ᵗʰ

Open Mic Night
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.

Fri 30ᵗʰ

Splinter – Live
Rock returns to the Sound Bar on Friday the 30th May, with Bradford noise makers – Splinter. These guys don’t really need an introduction, but if you do like your music on the heavier side of life, then this is 100% for you.