In the realm where Scottish wilderness meets musical innovation, pianist Fergus McCreadie crafts soundscapes that transcend traditional genre boundaries. His compositions are living, breathing interpretations of landscape - each note a brushstroke painting the rugged terrains and fluid seascapes of his homeland.
Jean Toussaint is undoubtedly one of the great tenors in recent jazz history. First coming to prominence with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in the 80s, Jean’s blistering technique and lyrical sound have graced the bands led by such as Wynton Marsalis and Gil Evans as well as leading his own excellent line-ups.
They call him The Room Darkener but soulful swing, funk and bop saxist Rod Mason is a giant in more ways than the obvious.
Great to welcome Rod back with his own band, the legendary “Elements”. Always good to hear his mighty saxophone sounds matched by the energy of Richard Hammond, Richard Wetherall and Dave Walsh. Jazz, funk, blues, the works!
A stalwart of the Leeds music scene for the best part of four decades, Tony Burkill has maintained a low profile nationally, choosing to favour continued study and development of the instrument over the attainment of success or recognition within the music industry. He has impressed audiences with his powerful and gutsy approach to improvisation and has been a well-kept secret amongst both musicians and audiences in the north of England since the 1980s.
All jazz styles and levels are welcome – vocals and instrumentals – it’s all about the vibe. We are back at Northlight on Potternewton Lane. The jazz Leeds trio will be there to support all performers. Phil Green will be your MC
Antifolk pioneer and New York underground legend Lach is bringing his raw, unfiltered energy to Hyde Park Book Club as part of a bold UK summer tour that’s turning heads, not through social media hype, but entirely without it.
In a deliberate move away from platforms like Facebook and Instagram, Lach is relying on a radical old-school approach: word of mouth, genuine press, and the passion of people who believe in art that exists outside the algorithm. Leeds fans get the rare opportunity to be part of this cultural experiment firsthand.
Wavves' new album Spun is out now and arrives with a music video for the Travis Barker-produced track "Way Down." Led by singles such as “Goner,” the Nathan Williams and Stephen Pope co-write, “Lucky Stars,” and fan favorite “Spun,” the new record marks a confident return to the radio-ready alt-rock anthems that defined their 2013 breakout, Afraid of Heights. These songs are loud, lean, and built for volume. Spun leans hard into the band’s melodic instincts, delivering a tracklist full of hooks that stick and choruses that beg to be blasted.
"You are never alone with Dirty Three" - Warren Ellis, London 2025
Scottish singer/songwriter Gary Stewart and his versatile six-piece band have been delighting audiences far and wide with their faithful rendition of Paul Simon's classic album, 'Graceland'. Originally formed in 2015 for a performance at Underneath The Stars Festival, Gary and his band have steadily been performing shows at venues and Festivals across the U.K and beyond (including a sell-out performance at York Barbican in December 2024) for almost a decade.
Blackbeard’s Tea Party have been playing folk-rock together for over ten years. The band started out busking on the streets, but Blackbeard’s Tea Party are now more likely to be found on a festival stage, arts centre or rock venue.
Theirs is a well-known name amongst festival goers, having played at events as diverse as Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, The Rainforest World Music Festival in Borneo, FolkEast, Towersey Festival and many more.