La Cozna + Mary Hampton
2026-06-01 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
La Cozna brings together musicians Clémentine Ristord (bass clarinet, drone box), Benjamin Garson (electric guitar), Pierre-Antoine Despatures (double bass) and Nicolas Jacobée (vocals). The quartet takes a series of traditional French songs from 20th-century collections and brings them into the present. Passed down in whispers in the secrecy of kitchens, these women’s songs are stories of love, violence and freedom that play on domination with humour, drama and poetry. In Ni Nuit Ni Jour, the ambiguity of the lyrics flirts with a feverish sound, tense with desire and darkness.
Mary Hampton makes new versions of traditional songs and offers them up as questions, and sometimes challenges, to the modern listener. Using voice, tenor guitar and a selection of other tools, she carries them through her own peculiarly raw and tender sound-world. The stories she tells explore the timeless liability of embodied experience.“Hampton is a rare talent” The Guardian
Free Entry, donations towards the event are most welcome

Chess Night
2026-06-01 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-08 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-15 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-22 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-29 20:00 - 23:00
All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.

Folk Night with The Bromleys
2026-06-04 20:00 - 23:00
The First Thursday of each month, the Puzzle Hall is home to LORE, our Folk & Roots Music Night curated by Gareth Scott with special guests each month.
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.

French Fridays
2026-06-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-06-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-07-03 17:30 - 18:30
An informal group to practice your conversational French – Everyone welcome!

RJ McCarty (USA) + Square Peg
2026-06-05 20:00 - 22:00
Hailing from Northampton, Massachusetts R J McCarty’s intricate Folk/Americana-inspired songwriting is imbued with a relaxed and laid-back charm . His instrumental dexterity lays ground for gritty yet soulful vocals to paint over; which brings to life a surreal-yet-familiar worldview. His songs have easy melodies and rollicking grooves which pull you in with their inherent warmth and tunefulness. Prepare to be reeled in by their hooks!
“With powerful vocals and from-the-heart lyrics, RJ McCarty has quickly lit an intense fuse within the music scene. One of New England’s best talents!” – Wrong Side of the Tracks Radio
https://www.facebook.com/rjmccartymusician
https://www.youtube.com/@rjmccarty
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rjmccartymusician
BANDCAMP: https://rjmccarty.bandcamp.com/album/tear-back-the-sheets

Rooted in the heart of Appalachian tradition, Square Peg is a powerhouse trio bringing the raw, soulful sounds of old-time mountain music to life. With fiddle, banjo, and guitar at the core, their music echoes the spirit of the early pioneers, blending ballads, high-energy breakdowns, and harmony singing steeped in the heritage of the American Southeast.
“Square Peg are so in sync musically its out of this world,they deserve to be heard by a wider audience” _ Suzy’s Musical World
https://www.facebook.com/people/Square-Peg/61561894871237/

Housequake: Celebrating the Birthday of Prince With 70s 80s and 90s Funk and Hip Hop
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:59
HOUSEQUAKE at Puzzle Hall Inn, Sowerby Bridge – Saturday June 6 2026.
The eve before what would have been Prince’s birthday.
A night moving through funk, house, acid, new wave and electronic music – from Prince, Rick James and Funkadelic through to Soulwax, Tiga and more.
Classics, leftfield favourites for a proper house party energy!
Presented by Eurodaddy

Acoustic Singaround Session
2026-06-07 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 Calvert.In 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.

The Poor Boys + Shake Rag
2026-06-12 20:00 - 22:00
The Poor Boys are blues punk local legends tearing it up with an extra special secret set for those in the know. So be hazy not lazy and come on down to The Puzzle and embrace the good times by grabbing a piece of the action.
SHAKE RAG are a four-piece punk blues group from Manchester. Drawing on influences from the best of Blues, Rockabilly, 60’s Garage and Punk. Having formed in April 2021 they have since regularly gigged in pubs and clubs around the country bringing their unique and gnarly update of the delta blues tradition to enthusiastic crowds from Manchester to Chelmsford and beyond.
https://www.facebook.com/ShakeRag2021/
https://www.instagram.com/shake__rag/
https://soundcloud.com/user-229897902-2279798
“Shake Rag are an amazing live band” – RGR
“Shake Rag deliver a snarling live show, bristling with tunes and raw energy” – Louder Than War

Northlight
2026-06-13 21:00 - 23:00
Northlight are a 5 piece band playing Americana, Blues, RnB styled material both original and lesser known classic covers such as Ode To Billy Joe (Bobby Gentry), Cruel To Be Kind (Nick Lowe), Beware (Ann Peebles).The band is fronted by Ruth Gardziel on vocals (Fevertrees, Les Gillan). The band are musicians from various groups such as the Owter Zeds, 844s, Red Hippo and the Helen Watson Band who have all played at the Puzzle over the years.
www.northlight1.bandcamp.com
Vocals – Ruth GardzielLead Guitar – Martin McGroartyRhythm guitar – Richard (Wally) WoodcockBass – Daz JonesDrums – Tim Nuttall

White Sail + Tide Glass
2026-06-18 20:00 - 22:00
White Sail are a folk band from York blessed with three strong songwriters/singers. All three are multi-instrumentalists adding mandolin, Celtic harp, Appalachian dulcimer, shruti box, trumpet, flute, woodwind, percussion & hand drums into the mix. The trio perform their own material at gigs and festivals, in the UK and abroad. Taking their inspiration from nature, history & heritage, they write about love, life, the land and the sea. The stories are told with passion and sublime musicality. The songs are set against soundscapes that are joyous, driving and vibrant and at times, gentle and mesmeric.
https://whitesailband.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WhiteSailBand/
https://whitesailband.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@whitesail9230
Absolutely beautiful, a tonic to the soul.” – BBC Introducing
“This is music that is good for the heart and the soul. Wonderful stuff!” – The Musician’s Corner
Tide Glass are local duo Rosie and Jim (no not those ones!) who peddle a charming form of heartfelt and witty folk for your delight.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576343625117#
https://www.youtube.com/@TideGlass

Contraptions + West Echo Three
2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:00
Contraptions, are a cutting-edge musical fusion of chaos and melody, hailing from the steel city of dreams Sheffield. Born from the desire to push musical boundaries and redefine genres together they create a unique sound. They have the big riffs and hooks aplenty all harmoniously intertwined with the vibrant, infectious sounds of wider influences. You might think Tool, System Of A Down and Primus but this is music that goes beyond into Zappa like levels of flamboyant invention.With their relentless wall of distorted guitars, intricate horn melodies and searing vocals they make prog-metal sound like the most fun you can have with your clothes on so hold on to your hats, its going to be a wild ride!
“If you’re happy to leave purism at the door Contraptions are a chaotic coming together of all sorts of sounds that probably shouldn’t work together and yet absolutely do.” – Jarred Up
“Contraptions contort enough genres through their maniacally adrenalised sonic signature to become indefinable themselves. The real feat isn’t just drawing from a stylistic smorgasbord so wild it borders on unhinged; it’s the way Contraptions threads it all together without a stitch coming loose.” – A & R Factory
https://contraptionsuk.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ContraptionsUK/
https://www.instagram.com/contraptions.uk/
Oldham’s West Echo Three are a metallic digital rock duo who deliver some balls to the wall rock excitement for the modern age. With their winning mix of lo-fi beats, top drawer guitar shredding and snarled vocals they have gained a reputation as a formidable live act, comfortable on any stage.The band’s passion for live excellence translates to their studio output, too, with their one EP and three singles (so far) receiving praise for their signature approach to songcraft .If you like your rock bang up to date with the kind of innovative mix of punk, metal and electronica that make NIN seem like sedate old Grandpas ready for the retirement home then you’re in for a treat.
“West Echo Three are cut from a different cloth when compared to most indie-rock music.” – Analogue Trash
https://westechothree.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@westechothree
https://www.facebook.com/WestEchoThree/mentions/

Homecoming Brass Band
2026-06-20 19:00 - 21:00
Bradford based Homecoming Brass Band play African influenced music with a New Orleans twist. These seasoned musicians from varied backgrounds with Brass and percussion, bring their own interpretations of world, funk, Latin American and original grooves to appreciative audiences throughout West Yorkshire.
https://www.facebook.com/homecomingbrassband/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a4dzViRKM
“The greatest show on earth … if you love brass band music” – Yorkshire Live

The Wizards Of Twiddly
2026-06-20 21:00 - 23:00
The Wizards of Twiddly were originally scheduled to play The Puzzle in 2020. Post pandemic we finally arrive.

Formed in Liverpool 1988 the Wizards of Twiddly stuck out like a sore thumb ! Creating wildly ambitious music from a vast and colourful palette with large chunks of humour and theatricality. On their own Fracture for Pleasure label they produced two idiosyncratic albums ‘independent legs’ (1992) and ‘man made self’ (1994). Largely ignored by the mainstream music press (‘Scouse Gets’ NME 1993) they managed to attract a collection of committed supporters including Cardiacs’ Tim Smith, Radio One’s Mark and Lard and the late,great Vivian Stanshall.

In 1994 the Wizards of Twiddly embarked on a year long collaboration with the very legendary Kevin Ayers. In 2000 Market Square records released the live ‘Turn the Lights Down -Live in London 1995’ with the band accompanying Kevin on some of his tunes.

Summer Solstice Improv
2026-06-21 13:00 - 15:30
Celebrate the longest day with live music from Cold Bath Street & Tritor.

Track Dogs
2026-06-23 20:00 - 22:00
Track Dogs are two Irishmen, an Englishman and an American, (Garrett Wall, Dave Mooney, Howard Brown & Robbie K.Jones), whose artistic name derives from the dark subterranean world of New York’s subway system. They are an eclectic line up of acoustic guitar, electric bass, trumpet, cajon and stunning four-part vocal harmonies.
“A rare combination of four great players who also have superb voices creating stunning individual vocal performances and the almost inevitable perfect harmonies. The playing is outstanding, the harmonies superb and it is joyful throughout, just give it a listen”. Music Riot UK

Jazz Night with Adam Fairhall / Johnny Hunter
2026-06-25 20:00 - 23:00
Adam Fairhall / Johnny Hunte Play: Mary Lou Williams
Adam Fairhall, piano * Johnny Hunter snare drum
Fairhall and Hunter, stalwarts of Manchester’s creative music scene, have established a piano/drums duo to explore early jazz forms through a modern and up to date lens. The piano/drums format is perfectly suited to this, being a favoured format in both Harlem stride and free music. With an album of Winifred Atwell songs under their belts, (yep, that’s right!), they have now put together a programme of the music of Mary Lou Williams, a hugely influential figure who lived and played through the entire history of Jazz from Ragtime to Avant-garde. Her restless and inquisitive spirit is lovingly channelled by this duo.
Comments on their album:
“A wonderfully evocative and enjoyable tribute to a jazz master, by two highly reflective and creative musicians.” Andy Hamilton, THE WIRE
“A hall of mirrors where ragtime and free jazz mutually morph” Nick Hasted, JAZZWISE
“The joyous renditions of Williams’ material are clearly full of affection, even as the pair deconstruct, fragment and even totally abandon them. Ultimately, the merry confluence of jaunty swinging grooves and spirited digressions into the weeds enriches both.” John Sharpe, NEW YORK CITY JAZZ RECORD
Mary Lou Williams (born Mary Elfrieda Scruggs, May 8th, 1910 – May 28th 1981 was a hugely influential American jazz pianist, arranger and composer. She wrote hundreds of compositions, arrangements, and recorded more than one hundred records (in 78, 45, and LP versions). Williams wrote and arranged for Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, and she was friend, mentor and teacher to Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Tadd Dameron, Bud Powell and Dizzy Gillespie.

Amon Acid + Juku
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00
Amon Acid are a heavy psychedelic rock group from Leeds founded in 2018 by couple Sarantis and Briony Charvas. Deeply rooted in Space, Garage and Stoner rock their music is an exquisite trip blending occult, hypnotic, doom-infused grooves with subtle hints of traditional Greek rhythms and gothic ambience.
https://amonacid.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/amonacidband/
https://www.instagram.com/amonacidband/
“Amon Acid are a true psychedelic doom metal delight” – Doomed Nation
“They have a knack for merging diverse influences—from dub to psychedelia—into a seamless, exploratory journey” – It’s Psychedelic Baby
“Riffs as sharp as a razor blade” – Prog Rock Journal
Juku are a heavy garage punk 4 piece from York, the new project of Dan and Naomi from much loved York garage rockers, The Snakerattlers. Like Lush or Elastica with a harder punk edge their noise is harnessed to channel frustration into sound and together transform it into a furious energy both fearsome and beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/JUKUband/
“Practically faultless with ragged riffs and hooks like The Ramones on steroids” – Aural Aggravation
“Reminiscent of some of the finest 90s female fronted bands Juku are a band that is hard, dark, deep and frankly simply fucking awesome!” – With Just A Hint Of Mayhem

Sowerby Bridge Town Festival
2026-06-27 16:00 - 23:00
Kinaara : 18.00
Kinaara, meaning water’s edge, weave together strands of Punjabi and Celtic folk, Indian classical elements and a side order of psychedelia into an intoxicating whole. The Leeds group feature haunting vocals, fluid electric guitar and jazz drums to create a sound which is at once hypnotically groovy yet dynamic and subtly adventurous.
‘…you can hear Punjabi sounds– but there’s also folk, rock and jazz. Sometimes all at once’. Local Sound Focus
“Sensuous and alluring they have something unique to offer” – Roots World
“Kinaara are a terrific trio with musically rich songs” – Eastern Eye
http://www.kinaara.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/kinaaraofficial/
https://kinaaraofficial.bandcamp.com/music

Kushty Rye : 19.30
Folk rock renegade Des Horsfall has had a few skirmishes with fame over the years having played stages with the likes of Steve Earle, Pete Townsend and Slim Chance. With his band Kushty Rye he carries the torch for the late Ronnie Lane creating with good friends their own brand of raucous and good natured rustic rock and roll fun.
“Poignant and anthemic with an authentic laid back 1970s feel” Folking
“soulful and heart warming music that’s skilfully-executed, melodious and wise” – Whisperinandhollerin
https://www.kuschtyrye.net/
https://www.facebook.com/deshorsfallskuschtyrye/

Mora & The Fabulous Wonderfuls : 21.00
Born backstage, and raised by a VOX AC30, MORA was always destined to be a performer who makes the ground shake. With her band The Fabulous Wonderfuls she brings a unique blend of righteous anger and soul-lifting songs to channel the pain and rage of this crushing existence into a communal connection. This is impassioned soul stirring folk rock at it’s best with a powerful front woman who’s a star in the making.
“This is protest music which tugs at the heartstrings rather than calling to arms, and it would take a hard soul indeed not to be moved by Mora’s plaintive voice” – Louder than war
“A bewitching blend of soulful vocals and lively stage presence that would ignite any room from the first note to the curtain call.” -Arenaline
https://morathefabulouswonderfuls.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/moraandthefabulouswonderfuls

https://www.youtube.com/@moraandthefabulouswonderfuls/videos

Clothes Swap
2026-06-28 13:00 - 15:00
Sowerby Bridge clothes swap is a place to bring your good quality but no longer wanted/needed items to swap with other like minded souls! Bring up to six items, pay a £1 donation (cash please) that goes to various local charities and swap away!
Also, book swap!

Instant World Music Orchestra
2026-06-28 16:00 - 18:00
As part of the Puzzle’s ‘Summer Sunday Afternoons’ season of music, held in our large beer garden, we’re really chuffed to be able to bring you yet another big band extravaganza. Following on from the highly successful gig with the Calderdale Big Band in May, we’ve managed to get hold of the Instant World Music Orchestra.
Led by musical polymath Richard Ormrod, the 18-strong Instant World Music Orchestra play fantastic groove-led music, and will take you on a whistle-stop musical tour of the globe. They’ll touch down in Jamaica, India, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Ethiopia, the Balkans, Japan, Trinidad, New York, and all points between to play the finest sounds around, and deliver them in their own inimitable way.
This celebratory outfit play music that appeals to everyone, from a wide age-group, to fans of all types of music.
Why not come on down, bring the family, this truly great band’s music is accessible to all – from the most critical of music fans right down to the ‘Littlies’ who will be totally fascinated by the rhythms, sounds, and instruments in front of them!
Free admission, collection towards the band taken.
Please be generous if you can.

Folk Night
2026-07-02 20:00 - 23:00
Details to follow.

Electric Isles + Menko
2026-07-03 20:00 - 22:00
ELECTRIC ISLES are an electronic alternative band built around captivating female vocals, dreamy guitar and melodic keys with an electronic drums backbone. They create an energetically funky yet blissed-out psychedelic sound that’ll get you moving. Think Little Dragon meets Bicep via Maribou State.
movie.https://www.instagram.com/electricislesmusic/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Fag97C6N3hqer7loeniwF

Todmorden based multi-instrumentalist Katrina Awaramenko creates compelling folktronica as MENKO. Influenced by ambient electronica, folk and her experiences as a music therapist her music combines ethereal vocals, frantic beats and glitchy electronica into a driving dreampop whole.
https://menko.bandcamp.com/
“Captivating dreampop” – Sloman music
