Tommy Guerrero may be better known in the world of skateboarding than music.

“The best critique is self-critique” is the mantra of Brooklyn art rock unit BODEGA. With wild minimalism and laughing wit, they revitalize the rock and roll vocabulary under the influence of post punk, hip-hop, kraut rock, and folk-derived narrative songwriting. Debut album, Endless Scroll, was released in 2018 and described as “A revelation” (Uncut) and “the real deal” (DIY).

Little Seeds, the electrifying New West Records bow by Shovels and Rope, finds the award-winning South Carolina duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst exploring fresh dimensions in their sound with a brace of bold, candid, highly personal new songs.

“If the world was a better place they would be playing to more people, and I think they can”

– Robert Smith, The Cure

Jon Cocker grew up in Sheffield and formed his first gigging band in Leeds. He since played in several bands in Norwich, and now focuses on solo acoustic gigs, releasing his first EP before returning to Leeds in 2019. The full sound of his music is inspired by artists such as John Martyn and the Allman Brothers, and attempts to capture all the emotion possible in this age of time pressures and distraction, with a strong focus on guitar as well as vocals.

Music from 7pm – 9.15pm approx.

Drinks and snacks available from the Assembly Bar + Kitchen. Payment by card preferred.

Christy has been writing, recording and performing as a guitarist and hired gun for more than 20 years. A soulful, rich and road worn blues voice teamed with searing guitar virtuosity, he and the band cover songs by BB King, Howlin Wolf, Ray Charles, JJ Cale, Bobby Bland with soulful bluesy conviction, stay still if you can!

Along with Christy there will be Sam Bolt on keys, Simon Tipple on Bass, and Mark Old on drums.

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in the home of country music.

Prepare to be transported on a musical journey through the history of country, featuring songs from its biggest stars, both past and present. Hits from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly to the Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson to Little Big Town, are showcased by the amazing Dominic Halpin and the Hurricanes.

Featuring award–winning singer Lynda Radford and the Day At Night band, plus images and projection from her glittering career, this show is a celebration of the life and music of the Hollywood legend, TV and recording artist Doris Day.

Directed and staged by Roger Hannah, the production includes 25 unforgettable hits, including Secret Love, Sentimental Journey, Teacher’s Pet, Move Over Darling and Que Sera Sera.

WORDS AND MUSIC with HENRY BATEMAN ft. RIC NEALE

Stalwart of the Leeds music scene, Henry Bateman, starts a new kind of night at HEART.

For this very first instalment, Henry invites one of Yorkshire’s most relentless singer/songwriters Ric Neale to join him. The two of them will be climbing inside each other’s material, and even writing new songs on the night – with the audience’s help.

Come and see two of Leeds’ finest singer/songwriters peel back the songwriting and collaborative process.

Donations on entry.