Puzzle Hall Inn

Crosscut Saw
2025-01-25 21:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London)
In a world full of media hype what can be said about Crosscut Saw……

Individually and as a band, they have a solid musical pedigree, having steeped themselves in the recordings and traditions of a great musical heritage, they have worn the boards in countless venues for many years.

A Crosscut Saw gig is a hoodoo rollercoaster of pure primeval power. No hype, no image, no posturing, no deception, just true alchemy. No two performances are ever the same, even the musicians themselves don’t know what potent brew will be cooked up.

Crosscut Saw are a three-piece blues band from Yorkshire, England consisting of Alex Eden – guitar, harmonica and vocals, Richard Ferdinando – drums and Richard Green – bass guitar.

“You have to be there in the moment, you have to feel it.”

“I can say this, they’re incredibly rare, they’re the real deal.”

Their 2018 EP release “José” features all original material and features Patrick Wells on harmonica and joining Alex on vocals.

www.crosscutsaw.co.uk

French Fridays
2025-01-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-17 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-20 17:30 - 18:30
An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!

Chess Night
2025-01-20 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-01-13 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-01-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-12-30 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-12-23 20:00 - 23:00, 2024-12-16 20:00 - 23:00
All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.

Kontiki
2025-01-18 21:00 - 23:00
Kontiki (Bradford/Leeds)High Life / Afrobeat jazzing to get you moving: ‘a blend of sweet sounding West African guitar vibes, a driving rhythm section topped off with firing sax solos from tenor and baritone saxes.’ says DJ Lubi.
https://kontiki.bandcamp.com/album/mangrove-big-headhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldbkWqfR5uc

Tom Hingley (ex Inspiral Carpets)
2025-01-12 16:30 - 19:00
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Tom Hingley is the former lead singer of Manchester band Inspiral Carpet he sang on all the bands major label albums and all hit singles (This is How it Feels, Saturn Five , Dragging Me Down and Dragging Me Down are a few)
Tom performs solo or with 2 of his bands MacKayHingley with School friend who he was in the pre inspirals Too Much Texas bands in the 1980’s and the Karpets his Inspirals tribute band.
Tom is releasing a new solo album The Grand Mal in autumn 2023 it reflects the lockdown year. Catch Tom’s mix of inspirals classics , originals and mean Blues slide.

Mums + Callis
2025-01-11 20:00 - 23:00
Mums (Hex records)Loud melodic hook-laden sludge-rock trio a la Melvins / Karp / Cherubshttps://hexrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mums-legs
Callis High-energy post-punk trio from Todmorden in a Joy Division / Sonic Youth / The Cure vein https://callisssss.bandcamp.com/track/summer-bones
plus DJ Clean Shirt (Love Gun / Sex Beat) spinning post punk recs into the night
at Puzzle Hall Inn, 21 Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2RF 8pm – 10pm (live music) with DJs til lateFREE ENTRY with donations for bands gratefully accepted. Live music done in time for trains back to Leeds / Manc.
— Further Info —
Mums
The narrative of Mums began in the crowded hallways of high school, where Jack and Roanne Evans found mutual resonance in the tumultuous sounds of alternative rock and its heavier, wilder cousins. This was not just any serendipitous meeting, for it was the birthplace of an aural venture first christened ‘Aeroplane Flies High‘. However, like many bands, identities morphed, sounds matured, and from the cocoon emerged Mums—stronger, sharper, and infinitely more cacophonous.With their sound pushed its own boundaries, Mums drive deeper into the realm of identifiable riffs and catchy vocal lines, while ensuring the feedback always threatened to shatter the speakers.
Their 2016 album “Land Of Giants” was nothing short of audacity encapsulated in vinyl. It teetered on the edge of auditory anarchy, yet never quite lost its balance.Touring the shores of the UK and beyond, Mums continued their quest for sonic perfection, establishing an insatiable audience that thrived on decibel-driven debauchery.
With their newest offering, “Legs“, Mums doesn’t just make a statement of return; they craft a sonic tapestry that spans their entire journey. From songs echoing their nascent days to fresher compositions borne out of Jonny’s inclusion, the album is a reflection of growth. And to add a touch of the serendipitous, during its recording, the Mums family was poised to welcome a new member, with a baby Mum marking their presence in utero.
Intending to parallel the fervour of “Land Of Giants“, yet infuse more refined songwriting and an immersive auditory experience, Mums ensured every note, every riff, every beat resonated just as they envisioned.
With an imminent release through Hex Records in the U.S. and Society Of Losers Records across Europe, “Legs” stands ready to storm the alternative scene. It’s a testament to the indomitable spirit of rock.
https://idioteq.com/thick-riffed-rockers-mums-premiere…/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m93fy_btyo
Callis
‘Alternative, heavy-hitters and DIY to the core, Callis’ true northern work ethic, filled with grit and fueled with a passion for independent art has seen them self-organise shows in the capital, curate their own artwork, handmake merchandise and even catch the attention of Strokes producer, Gordon Raphael. Attending a Callis live performance is similar to accidentally joining a cult. After the first couple of songs, the audience will find themselves in the middle of something, wondering how they got there.’
https://dirtysunbeams.com/…/loud-fast-and-spacey-meet…/

Open Mic with Maddie Brooks
2025-01-09 20:30 - 23:00
Open mic & Jam at the Puzzle Hall Inn – Sowerby Bridge 8.30pm onwards and upwards…
These nights are an Open Mic with Jam session capabilities where everyone is pretty much guaranteed a chance to play & are peppered with moments of absolute joy & magic!
This session will be hosted by Maddy Brooks
Everyone and anyone welcome, get yourselves down to play, sing, say and listen!
We have a PA installed, plus mics, stands and DI boxes available to use.

Technical Difficulties EMOM
2025-01-08 19:30 - 23:00
Technical Difficulties is Sowerby Bridge’s original experimental & electronic music open mic held on the first Wednesday of each month.
FREE ENTRY
Please send us a message if you want a slot!
We have a PA installed, two tables and somebody to plug you in…
Whether you’re into alternative hip hop, dark ambient, free jazz, freak folk, beat poetry or drone rock come on down, plug yourself in and let your freak flag fly!

Acoustic Singaround Session
2025-01-05 13:00 - 16:00
Join us at the Puzzle Hall Inn, the 1st Sunday of each month for an acoustic afternoon informal singaround. All persons of all ages and skill levels welcome.
Hosting, will be the incredible Dave CalvertIn his own words: “Everyone is welcome to come along and sing, play, join in or just listen, the beer is great, as is the atmosphere. Its a lovingly restored, community owned pub which is continuing it’s long history of music events.”
Entry is free, hope to see you there.

Hot Club Of Halifax
2025-01-04 21:00 - 23:00
The Hot Club of Halifax are an exciting and versatile collective of acclaimed musicians specialising in Jazz Manouche ‘gypsy jazz’ Swing and Folk.
The band has a good reputation for delivering lively, stylish and professional performances at Swing Dances, weddings and many types of other functions throughout the UK.
“deep and danceable swing interlaced with delicacies from many places”

Folk Night With The Bromleys
2025-01-02 20:00 - 23:00
This month we welcome – The Bromleys
The Bromleys are John, Jenny & James (father, daughter & son). Each gifted with a powerful voice, they sing a mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs in three part harmony, both a capella and with instrumental accompaniment.Together, The Bromleys create a rich blend of voices that is unique to their kin. They have each performed solo and as part of a variety of bands, including Kimber’s Men, Hebric and A Rookery.Singing runs through their blood! The Bromleys have been well received at a number of folk festivals and folk clubs and have recently released their debut EP Oak and Ash and Thorn.
https://www.facebook.com/TheBromleysFolk
https://thebromleys.bandcamp.com/releases
Free entry, donations toward events and artists always welcome.

For those who may be unsure of the public transport situations, here are some useful details…
Trains: If you’re travelling towards Halifax / Bradford / Leeds, the last train leaves Sowerby Bridge at 00.05.If you’re travelling up the Calder Valley, and onwards to Manchester, the last train leaves Sowerby Bridge at 23.23.Please allow 15 minutes to walk from the pub to the station, and please check, on the day of travel,that the times have not changed, or that strike actions are being planned.
Bus: There’s a 579 bus to Halifax that leaves Station Road at 23.48, just a few minutes’ walk from the Pub, however, give yourself plenty of time, as it’s the last bus, it can be pretty sharp in setting off.

New Years Eve Party
2024-12-31 21:00 - 2025-01-01 01:00
DJs takeover!

Robbie K Jones with special guest Alice Jones
2024-12-29 16:00 - 18:30
Appalachian Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Blues classics and original songs.
Robbie K. Jones (banjo/voice/percussion) of the group, Track Dogs, hails from Vermilion, Ohio via the mountains of Madrid. His association with folk maven, Alice Jones, has inspired him to make his UK solo debut here in Calderdale at “The Puzz”. These two Joneses have shared stages from West Yorkshire to Whitby and from Calverton, Notts to Kensington, where they collaborated with Show of Hands at the Royal Albert Hall. Count on toe tapping off stage and on – thank you, Alice – as well as high lonesome hollering and haunting harmonies.

Fishing4Compliments
2024-12-28 21:00 - 23:00
Quirky, hook-laden indie-folk-pop with a dreamy melodic and unique sound offering uplifting vibes to warm the soul.
Huddersfield’s indie-folk band Fishing4Compliments have been bringing their quirky, uplifting sounds to an array of live music venues, pubs and festivals across the North of England and beyond for over a decade. The band has been described as specialising in catchy, hook-laden folk/pop songs and audiences have referred to their performances as ‘making you feel like dancing in the moonlight’ and ‘taking you away from everyday
life.’ Their upbeat, melodic and harmony filled sound has emerged through; combining their eclectic mix of influences to create something they like to call their own. They are united in a shared enthusiasm for developing singer-songwriter Eileen’s songs with lyrics that have been labelled by listeners as; ‘intriguing,’ ‘enigmatic,’ ‘intuitive’ and ‘poignant. Their debut April 2020 debut album ‘Off The Isle Of Somewhere’ enjoyed a warm reception with reviews of their work including such descriptions as “Bright and breezy and at times utterly irresistible’ and “Eleven tracks of upbeat and optimistic folk-pop” (Dave Beech, RGM Magazine). The band are currently in the process of releasing their second album as a continuation of the story of their journey together with their songs and promises to showcase their light and shade edge which they always enjoy bringing to their shows.
www.fishing4compliments.co.uk

Bradshaw Mummers & Walkabout
2024-12-28 13:00 - 15:00
The origins of Mumming have already been written about by those with too much time and a rather strange inclination. Yet people will believe what suits them, whether this be that the origins are in the 19th century, medieval times or before the dawn of history.
What seems pretty clear is that the plays always were and still are performed at festive times such as Christmas and Easter. These are of course adaptations of existing pagan festivals. The plays act out representations of death and rebirth in the manner of worshipping the land and the seasons; and they are begging plays performed not just for entertainment but reward from the audience.
What is for sure is that Mumming is a worldwide tradition with plays of remarkably similar themes and characters being performed across the continents.
So you can make up the history like the play, to match the susceptibility of the audience, or you can link to www.mastermummers.org for a learned perspective and miss the point entirely but at the same time discover a whole new world of mumming..
Mummers in the UK today fall into two camps: those that dance and those that don’t. Bradshaw Mummers don’t dance, so don’t ask, we are Mummers, the clue is in the name. We, like other mumming sides, appear across the land performing only mumming plays.

Merry Quizmas!
2024-12-22 16:00 - 18:00
Get your thinking caps firmly on for the music quiz of the year! There will be top quality prizes for the winners and the satisfaction of trampling your opponents into the dust. All in the best spirit of the festive season of course. Teams limited to 4 players.

Kimber's Men
2024-12-21 21:00 - 23:00
Captivating audiences with their fabulous harmonies and amusing banter since the year 2001, KIMBER’S MEN have performed at folk and shanty festivals throughout the length and breadth of the UK from Portsoy in the North to Jersey in the South and from Liverpool to Harwich in the West and East.
The boys are regular performers at festivals throughout Europe and Scandinavia, honoured to be invited annually to Appingedam, Enkhuizen and Rotterdam in Netherlands, Vegesack, Bremen in Germany, Ostende in Belgium and Paimpol in France along with many performances in Ireland and Greece. They have performed at Fano in Denmark many times and played at Egersund and Stavanger in Norway.
KIMBER’S MEN are hoping to tour the USA and Canada, after numerous invitations, and were very proud to have been chosen to headline the first ever shanty festival in Australia in 2019 where they toured the South and West coast from Albany to Bunbury, Pinjarra, Perth and Freemantle.
In the UK KIMBER’S MEN have featured twice on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch and also starred in BBC2 and BBC4’s production of ‘’Sea Songs ‘’ with Gareth Malone.
The boys have also, for many years, crewed the Tall Ship Stavros S Niarchos as deckhands and Shantymen on voyages around the UK and Europe although Neil is the only true sailor amongst them.

Marie Franc + Start To Run
2024-12-20 20:00 - 22:00
Marie Franc are a a six-piece Manchester group with their own richly beguiling modern take on classic dream pop with a unique blend of sultry pop vocals and intricate instrumentation. Their sound draws from a diverse range of influences including folk, jazz, rock, and country, resulting in a captivating musical experience. Their lyrics touch upon themes of love, history, nature, folklore, and sexuality, adding depth and dimension to their music.
‘intricate, gentle, and ominous in the best way possible’ – Alabaster De Plume ‘Amazing, incredible strange presence’ – Crackd Magazine

Start To Run are a four piece band from Hebden Bridge who marry punchy drum beats with rich guitar, dreamy synths and layered vocals to create hooky indie pop with a wistful sad girl dreaminess in a way that’ll capture your heart.
A 2023 write up they were described us as “making a worthy contribution to the most enduring of genres: Sad Disco Anthems”.

Ginger's Christmas Open Mic & Jam
2024-12-19 20:30 - 23:00
Ginger’s Christmas Open mic & Jam at the Puzzle Hall Inn – Sowerby Bridge 8.30pm onwards and upwards…
These nights are an Open Mic with Jam session capabilities where everyone is pretty much guaranteed a chance to play & are peppered with moments of absolute joy & magic!
This one is also fancy dress so if you fancy come along incognito.. lend an ear or two or play your heart out, it should be a great night!
This session will be hosted by Maddy Brooks
Everyone and anyone welcome, get yourselves down to play, sing, say and listen!
We have a PA installed, plus mics, stands and DI boxes available to use.

Hit The Decks
2024-12-15 15:00 - 18:00
An open decks afternoon for any aspiring djs who want to share their skills on the wheels of steel with the rest of us. Bring along your records and we’ll provide the decks.

Outside The Box
2024-12-14 21:00 - 23:00
“Spirited trad, Scottish themed folk/bluegrass tunes with three part harmonies and shenanigans”
Outside the Box are a Calderdale based trio featuring Mark Paramor on guitar, Justin Graham on accordion and Daz Jones on bass. Coming from a background of ceilidh, strict time Scottish Competition, New Orleans Second Line Jazz, Folk and Punk bands they put their own feel to songs and tunes old and new. Add beautiful and full throated three part harmonies, Outside the Box bring foot tapping energy, glorious tunes and sing-along choruses.
You can check out some of their work here:https://www.facebook.com/outsidetheboxband3/
Free entry on the doors, artist donations welcome.
