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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. Hosted by The Halifax Soul Crew on the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 2pm to 7pm.

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’.

This ticketed two hour event will consist of:
– 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

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.

Back in the day these guys supported the like of the Quireboys, Wolfsbane, Spoilt Bratz (Terrorvision) and many more. So if you recall the heady days of The Queens Hall Cellar Bar, The Wheatsheaf, The Smithy, The Frog & Toad and many of the the other ‘rock’ boozers in and around the Bradford area. Then come on down for what promises to be a great night of rock n roll antics.

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.

PA provided just bring your instrument or backing track, or come to support your local live music 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. This lively combo of merry men perform all the greatest chart topping hits, spanning from the 60’s to present day. Along with their flamboyant, energetic performance and quality musicianship, the band maintain a very high standard when it comes to bringing their music to the masses.

Sat 16th & Sun 17th

Soul In Skipton/Weekender – Halifax Soul Crew, plus guest DJ’s 
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.

Featuring DJ’s Adrian Moore, Vicky Darbyshire and Mark Sommerscales

Times are 2pm to 10pm

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.

If you’re a fan of indie bands like Ride, Slowdive, Tame Impala, My Bloody Valentine. Plus a dose of Brit Pop thrown in for good measure, then this is for you.

Records, CD’s and Merch will be available on the night.

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.

From the 1990s and now reformed with ex members of Mike Harding’s band, The Duncan McFarlane band and the acclaimed Rosin Ban they have a line up of fiddle, highland bagpipes, guitar, bass, drums & vocals. Playing rocked up folky, Irish, songs + jigs n reels. They also have a new album out – ‘Equinox’ available on Spotify.

Buy Tickets Here (£10) or at the bar.

Fri 29th

Unrivalled 80’s – Live
If you love the 80’s synth sound, your gonna love this.

Unrivalled 80’s are a 2 piece band with live guitar/vocals and Keyboards. The guys have been busy at work in their studio recording the bass and drums from scratch, to bring you classics from: Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, Pet shop boys, Simply Red, Wang Chung, Alison Moyet, Johnny hates Jazz, Erasure, Aha, Human League, ABC, Yazoo, Living in a box, plus many others.

Bring your dancin’ shoes.

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