The Uncle Bucket Club are some of Calderdale's finest young folk musicians, bringing creative and lively new arrangements of traditional and modern tunes from the British Isles and beyond. Gabriel (fiddle), George (guitar/whistle/vocals), Clem (clarinet/vocals), Meg (guitar/vocals), Andrea (fiddle/vocals), Niamh (fiddle) & Lizzie (ukulele) have been dazzling audiences since 2019 and are guaranteed to get […]
Audiences everywhere, rave over the harmonies of Kimber’s Men. They have appeared at Festivals in Ostende, Appingedam, Portmagee, Portsoy, Fano in Denmark, and all over the UK. Featured twice on Sunday brunch for Channel 4 ,they also starred in the BBC2 and BBC4 production of Sea Songs, with Gareth Malone; the latter being the most […]
Plantfood are a 6 piece blood-pumping jazz force summoning an intricate mix of electronic and acoustic layers with influences all the way from spiritual jazz to contemporary club music. Plantfood’s sound takes inspiration from artists such as The Prodigy, John Coltrane and Nubiyan Twist. From the mosh pit to serene soundscapes and back again, the […]
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 […]
Rob Edwards is hosting the launch of his new poetry collection 'Hedgehogg Tails' I'm excited to announce the book launch of my new poetry collection,'Hedgehogg Tails', at the Puzzle Hall Community Pub in Sowerby Bridge on the 7th of May 7.30 - 10.40.It features spoken word from myself and Dorothy Sadowski, original music from Michael […]
Open mic & Jam hosted by Maddy Brooks at the Puzzle Hall Inn - Sowerby Bridge 8.30pm onwards and upwards… This night is 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! Everyone and anyone welcome, get […]
Dan E Malone is a singer songwriter from Todmorden, now residing in Leeds. The first record he ever bought was Living Doll by Cliff Richard and the Young Ones and he has been writing his own novelty hits ever since. He would never describe his act as musical comedy because everybody hates musical comedy but […]
Roger Davies and his dynamic acoustic folk/rock band have recently enjoyed a succession of sold out shows, graced the stage of the Great British Folk Festival, performed live sessions for various regional BBC radio stations and are currently recording their second album. Dubbed 'The Yorkshire Songwriter' by BBC Radio Leeds after writing a selection of […]
Audience and players VERY WELCOME. These are open playing sessions where weird and wonderful pieces are improvised by the group using some light direction and guidance on the playing. Donations welcomed: Bring Instruments and if needed little amplifiers and come down and join in with the improvisations. Arrive by 1.30pm to be ready to play […]
Richard Royle is a Halifax based guitarist and vocalist specialising in bottle neck slide guitar. As a multi instrumentalist Richard has performed with various bands and acts locally but now has turned his attention to performing his original material. A mix of folk, blues, soul and jazz his music centres around intricate guitar work which […]
Start to Run is a band born out of the isolation of covid lockdowns and then the rediscovered joy of jamming and writing music with friends. The music they create is a finely crafted balancing act between their warmly melodic and upbeat tendencies and their darkly introspective lyrical concerns. their self described "Sad Disco Anthems" […]
Kate McDonnell is a singer-songwriter from the US who plays her guitar upside down and backwards, and sings with her whole being. She has performed at the Newport Folk Festival and Kennedy Center and on the Mountain Stage radio program and WXPN’s “World Café”. Her award-winning songwriting has been singled out for praise by The […]
The Calderdale Big Band started life in June 2002 under the name of The Calder Valley Youth Dance Orchestra (C.Y.D.O.) the brain child of local musician and teacher Derek Southcott, who was at the time lead trombone with the Sid Lawrence orchestra and Roy Sparrow a local big band enthusiast and our band legend!! The […]
*Please Note - Technical Difficulties will be on the third Wednesday of the month from now on* Technical Difficulties is Sowerby Bridge's original experimental music open mic held on the third Wednesday of Each Month. FREE ENTRY Please send us a message if you want a slot! We have a PA installed, two tables and […]
Heavenphetamine Japanese Psych Punk Band from Tokyo.Since 2021 based in Tbilisi. Influenced by 60- 70’s psychedelic rock, 80’s Post Punk and Acid house mainly but is able to feel the Japanese musical element as spice like “wasabi”. Protem Stefan B has been producing electronic music on and off for a number of years. Under the […]
The Memphis Cruisers are a hard working rockabilly band hailing from the wild west of Yorkshire (otherwise known as Bradford). Covering a range of rockabilly songs from the likes of Gene Vincent and Elvis Presley, to The Stray Cats, Matchbox and Imelda May. With their witty banter,"feel good" vibes and rollicking energy no toes will […]
1:00 start! A splendid day's entertainment with: Dan's Girlfriend Burgz Chris Manley The Weedwackers Neontown
Saxophonist Mason and his band Elements, are all set for another barnstorming tour de force, comparable only to their last gig here at the Puzzle. One of the most popular bands on the jazz scene today, with it's powerful and uncompromising material, Elements compelling array of music covering just about the entire spectrum of contemporary […]
The behatted behemoths of Victorian Gothic Voodoo Blues return to one of their very favourite stomping grounds with intent to commit musical mayhem yet again. Anything could happen and probably will. Starting 9pm sharp, free admission.
