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Madison Violet

The newly extended Wheelhouse in Wombwell opened its doors once again tonight for a sell out appearance by one of Canada's best loved harmony vocal duos, Madison Violet. The venue itself has been slightly extended, with the addition of an alcove to provide more room, not specifically to cram more people in, but to make the Wheelhouse even more comfortable for the handful of loyal regulars and for those visiting for the first time, including the guest performers of course.


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Audio Interview

Northern Sky met up with Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac of Madison Violet to chat about their Canadian/Scottish roots and their third album No Fool For Trying.
Allan Wilkinson
30 January 2010 - 12:00am

Coming Soon: Judy Collins

Judy Collins will be appearing at the Duchess in York on Monday 8 February. Northern Sky will be chatting to the iconic American folk singer and a full feature will follow shortly afterwards. 


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Tom Russell

 

Barton-upon-Humber stands on the south bank of the Humber Estuary, in the shadow of the southern tower of what was once the largest single-span suspension bridge in the world, that was until sixteen years on from when it was built, when slightly bigger ones began to pop up all over the place. Barton's guest visitor tonight noted that it reminded him of a similar structure that spans the bay of San Francisco over in his home state of California; well we do like our guests to feel at home! Tonight the imposing Humber Bridge, the wide river estuary that it spans and much of the little North Lincolnshire town itself was obscured by a foggy haze, coming in off the river, making the venue difficult to find, despite the place being allegedly well signposted with a series of brown tourist signs. As usual, I left it to basic instinct, a well-tuned musical nose and the help of one or two locals, who were more than happy to point me in the right direction. It was no ordinary night after all, Tom Russell was in town.  
 


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Audio Interview

Northern Sky caught up with singer-songwriter Tom Russell before his show at the Ropewalk in Barton-upon-Humber to discuss Dylan, Criminology and his new album Blood and Candle Smoke.
Allan Wilkinson
22 January 2010 - 12:00am

Pamela Wyn Shannon


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Audio Interview

Northern Sky met up with Pamela Wyn Shannon at The Wheelhouse in Wombwell to discuss her album Courting Autumn, her love of Pentangle and Nick Drake and building igloos.
Allan Wilkinson
17 January 2010 - 12:00am

Review

Pamela Wyn Shannon - Courting Autumn (Girlhenge Records)
Allan Wilkinson
2 March 2009 - 12:00am

Coming Soon: Leddra Chapman in York

Singer-songwriter Leddra Chapman is one of the most hotly tipped music stars of 2010 and has just been seen live on ITV's This Morning, has appeared on Terry Wogan's show, and is about to do a live session for Radio Two with Janice Long. Leddra can be seen at the York House Concerts on 26 march 2010. SOLD OUT


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Next Gig

  • at The Wheelhouse in Wombwell
    Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 20:00

Last Gig

  • at The Duchess in York
    Monday, February 8, 2010 - 20:00

Upcoming Gigs

Ruth Notman
12 Mar 2010 - 20:00
Leddra Chapman
26 Mar 2010 - 20:00
Ashleigh Flynn
11 Apr 2010 - 20:00
John Renbourn and Robin Williamson
20 Apr 2010 - 20:00
Gilmore & Roberts
24 Apr 2010 - 20:00
Wath Festival
30 Apr 2010 - 19:30 - 2 May 2010 - 23:00
Show of Hands
6 May 2010 - 20:00
Wizz Jones
7 May 2010 - 20:00

Recent Gigs

Judy Collins
8 Feb 2010 - 20:00
Madison Violet
30 Jan 2010 - 20:00
Tom Russell
22 Jan 2010 - 20:00
Pamela Wyn Shannon
17 Jan 2010 - 20:00
Flossie Malavialle
12 Dec 2009 - 20:00
Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt
6 Dec 2009 - 20:00

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