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Upcoming for November 2024


Fri 1st

The Handsum Dogs – Live
We welcome back The Handsum Dogs to the Sound Bar. The Handsum Dogs are a five-piece covers band/duo from Yorkshire. They will be playing classic covers from the ’70s, ’80s & ’90s.

Sun 3rd 

The 1960 Four – Live
Welcoming them back to the Sound Bar, The 1960 Four (formerly ‘The Big Bang’) are a four-piece, classic sixties covers band from West Yorkshire. The 1960 Four encompass their love & interpretation of the best of sixties music with inspiration from the likes of Small Faces, The Who, & The Kinks.

Tues 5th

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.

Weds 6th

Soul on Wednesday – Halifax Soul Crew
Wednesday’s afternoons are becoming part of the Soul calendar in the North. With successful events in many towns across our region. On the back of our weekenders we hope to get Skipton firmly on the Wednesday map.

Thurs 7th 

A Simple Mind on Tour
Following the recent release of his autobiography ‘A Very Simple Mind’, Derek Forbes the bass player with Simple Minds is now on tour himself! Derek was in the band during that golden 1978 to 1985 period playing on hits that include ‘Waterfront’, ‘Promised You A Miracle’ & of course, everyone’s favourite 80s song ‘Don’t You Forget About Me’.

Fri 8th

Thundering Hearts – Live
After nearly 36 years, 3 of the original cats from The Thundering Hearts will be performing a one off gig at the Sound Bar.

Sun 10th

The Land Lubbers – Live
Live music and chanty’s with a difference, from the mills of Halifax bay…Fantastic stuff and hugely entertaining.

Weds 13th

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.

Fri 15th

Night Patrol – Live
Night Patrol are a lively 4-piece covers band from West Yorkshire, made up of seasoned professional musicians with over 20 years experience in the entertainment sector.

Sat 16th & Sun 17th

Soul In Skipton/Weekender – Halifax Soul Crew, plus guest DJs 
The Halifax Soul Club take over the Sound Bar on Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th of November for two days of Classic Soul, Northern & Motown.

Thurs 21st

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

Fri 22nd

The Calls – Live
We are delighted to announce The Calls will be playing The Sound Bar on Friday Nov the 22nd. Even though their self titled debut album has been available on vinyl for a few months, In some ways this feels like an album launch gig. The album itself is still not available on streaming services. We have sold more copies of this record than many other new releases from big name artists, So we can’t wait to hear it live.

Sun 24th

Laurel Canyon Union – Live
70’s West Coast Americana that became the bench mark for what became known as the Laurel Canyon sound. Songs from the likes of the Eagles, Jackson Brown, Neil Young, CSN and many more.

Thurs 28th

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.

Buy Tickets Here (£10) or at the bar.

Fri 29th

Acoustic Blue Star Tat(Two)
Skipton’s favourite sons, Blue Star Tattoo will be playing an acoustic set. Kind of like Nirvana – MTV Unplugged, well sort of!!

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