Puzzle Hall Inn

Housequake: Celebrating the Birthday of Prince With 70s 80s and 90s Funk and Hip Hop
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London)
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.

Chess Night
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, 2026-07-06 20:00 - 23:00
All welcome for this casual but serious evening of chess.

French Fridays
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!

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
Details to follow.

Northern Star Organ Trio
2026-06-14 16:00 - 19:00
Northern Star Organ Trio are a groovy hammond organ trio who play a winning mixture of instrumental soul classics, rare groove and original tunes with a definite nod to 1960’s Blue Note recordings. Having formed in 2023 as an informal meet up between three old friends they have become a popular act in West Yorkshire known for their almost telepathic level of musicianship and the clear enjoyment they both give and receive from the audience. Each member brings decades of experience and has been part of influential bands like The New Mastersounds and Leeds barnstormers Meanwood Valley Stompers. This wealth of experience ensures an afternoon of impeccable musicianship and infectious rhythms that you won’t be able to resist.
https://www.facebook.com/northernstarorgantrio/
https://www.instagram.com/northernstarorgantrio/
https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernStarOrganTrio
“Don’t miss the visceral driving grooves from this super-tight trio.” – Norwich Jazz Club
“The trio brings the house down with their vibrant and compelling fusion of sounds and soul-stirring performances.” – Lincoln Jazz Cafe
“Soul jazz’ full of energy, blues and groove” – Jazz Leeds
https://www.facebook.com/northernstarorgantrio/

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

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, 2026-06-28 17:00 - 22:00

Lillith's Army + Rock Paper Sister
2026-07-11 21:00 - 23:00
Northampton’s Lilith’s Army’s mix lo-fi punk, metal and the grungy garage rock of L7 and Mudhoney into an intoxicating brew. Fronted by the raw yet harmonically rich vocals of Sylvie Studente and charging head first with powerful riffs and tight grooves they create a pummeling but invigorating sound.
https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/…
https://www.facebook.com/lilithsarmyOfficial/
https://www.youtube.com/@LilithsArmy
“Blending the best of lo-fi, punk, grunge and metal, Lilith’s Army are a three piece that has class throughout” – Deuce Music
“So heavy and raw, very authentic, lots of emotion and attitude, and just overall fun” – Punktuation
Huddersfield’s Rock Paper Sister are influenced by Guano Apes, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Skunk Anansie and combine a classic rock sheen with a side order of funkiness and dramatic vocals. Expect huge riffs, creative bass lines, flamboyant drums and melodic vocals. With their energetic live performances and strong songwriting, Rock Paper Sister are quickly making a name for themselves in the local music scene and their recent appearances at Bands on the Square and the Longest Day Festival have garnered strong feedback.
“A dynamic female-fronted 4 piece delivering high-voltage rock.” – Kirklees Most Wanted
https://www.facebook.com/Rrock.Paper.Sister/
https://www.instagram.com/rock_paper_sister_music/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx4VUu8gW44
