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An exciting and varied line up of music, comedy, poetry and drama in the City of Carlisle

Bird on the Wire
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12/09/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 278 / Comments: / Article rating: 5.0

Bird on the Wire

The Songs of Leonard Cohen

Original tickets will remain valid for the new date. If you cannot make the new date, please return your tickets to your point of purchase. Unfortunately The Old Town Hall and Mcgrews Bistro (OFS) are closed until further notice. please email the following addresses with your ticket details:

The Old Town Hall/ Tourist Information: info@discovercarlisle.co.uk
 

Bird On The Wire is a celebration of the finest of Leonard Cohen’s work. Sensitively interpreted by this group of musician’s from Ireland. Bird On The Wire came about as a commission in 2019 and has gone on to perform in some of Ireland’s most prestigious venues.

On their first U.K-wide tour, Pauline Scanlon and The Whileaways will celebrate many of Cohen’s best-loved works with crystal clear vocals and intricately woven harmonies. They lead a masterful collective including Will Merrigan on bass, Dave Clancy on keys, Eamon Murray on drums and Matthew Berrill on saxophone.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 7.30pm

Tickets are £22.00 and are available online from Wednesday 29 January

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

NEW DATE: Lady Bird
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18/09/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 4 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

NEW DATE: Lady Bird

From the Fields presents

**RESCHEDULED FROM 18 MAY AND 14 DECEMBER**
Original tickets remain valid.

From the Fields presents: Lady Bird

Formed in the archetypal english town of Tunbridge Wells, Lady Bird’s shared desire to spread lofty ideas has led to them creating some of the most exciting music to come out of anywhere in the country.

Doors: 7.30pm
Tickets are £9 and are available online and via OFS

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

The Magic Gang
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07/10/2021 19:00 - 23:00 / / Number of views: 3 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

The Magic Gang

SSD Concerts presents

SSD Concert presents The Magic Gang

Original tickets remain valid.

Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm

Tickets are £15 and are currently available online

The Stumble
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06/11/2021 19:30 / / Number of views: 0 / Comments: / Article rating: 5.0

The Stumble

Support from Onecut

**RESCHEDULED FROM 23 MAY 2020 & 27 MARCH 2021**
original tickets will remain valid. 

A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences with the energy and virtuosity of their live performances for the past 20 years. Festival favourites in every corner of the UK and Europe, The Stumble are widely recognised as one of the strongest live acts that the genre can boast in the UK.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £15 and are available online and direct from OFS when reopened.

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

NEW DATE: Cloudbusting
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11/11/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 0 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

NEW DATE: Cloudbusting

The music of Kate Bush

**RESCHEDULED FROM 20 NOVEMBER 2020**
original tickets will remain valid.

‘If you missed seeing Kate herself, Cloudbusting are the next best thing!’   Simon Mayo, BBC Radio 2

Cloudbusting have been championed by BBC ONE as one of the most authentic tributes in the world. Their passion for Kate’s music has won over sceptical fans everywhere, challenging perceptions of what a tribute band can be and resulting in sell-out performances across the UK.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Focus
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12/11/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 0 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

Focus

Presented by Venuesall

**RESCHEDULED FROM 12 NOVEMBER 2020**
Original Tickets remain valid.

To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, Focus bring their brand new tour to Carlisle.

 With their unique progressive rock Focus manifested themselves at the start of the seventies as the most successful and the most appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Their success culminating in the huge hits such as the popular ‘Hocus Pocus’ and the internationally acclaimed ‘Sylvia.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £21.50 (£23.50 on the door) and are available online and via OFS.

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

Hayseed Dixie
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13/11/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 6 / Comments: / Article rating: 5.0

Hayseed Dixie

Original tickets remain valid.

Banjo fuelled Rockgrass where  AC/DC meet Hank Williams

Doors 7.30pm

Tickets £18.50

Available online. 

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Hue & Cry
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20/11/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 4 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

Hue & Cry

Stripped Back Show

**RESCHEDULED FROM 12 SEPTEMBER 2020 & 6 MARCH 2021** 
Original tickets remain valid. 

Hue & Cry present a stripped back show full of their hits & classics

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £18.50 and are available from OFS and Online.

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

Lindisfarne
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05/12/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 0 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

Lindisfarne

**RESCHEDULED FROM 6 DECEMBER 2020**
Original tickets remain valid.

Legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers LINDISFARNE return to form with a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home,and a reputation for live performance second to none, LINDISFARNE'S power to galvanise festival and concert audiences remains undimmed and is guaranteed to get the crowd on its feet and singing along.

Doors: 7.00pm 
Show: 8.00pm 

Tickets are £28.00 and are available online

THIS IS A SEATED GIG

NEW DATE: Bootleg Blondie
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10/12/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 10 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating

NEW DATE: Bootleg Blondie

Venuesall presents

**RESCHEDULED FROM 6 NOVEMBER 2020 & 26 FEBRUARY 2021** 

All original tickets remain valid.

BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band, the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGB in New York City before it's demise in 2006 and unique in that not only have they had the honour to be thanked on Blondie’s 11thalbum ‘Pollinator’ but have actually toured the UK with one of Blondie’s founding members, legendary and celebrated drummer Clem Burke, to celebrate 40 years since the release of Blondie’s iconic album Parallel Lines! 

Doors: 7.30pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £15.00 (£17 on the door) and are available online and direct from OFS.

THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

NEW DATE: Live/wire
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17/12/2021 19:00 / / Number of views: 4 / Comments: / Article rating: 2.3

NEW DATE: Live/wire

**RESCHEDULED FROM 28 NOVEMBER 2020 and 14 MAY 2021**
original tickets will remain valid 

Live/Wire is The AC/DC Show. The hugely successful and unique six-man tribute to rock music's greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons, a wall of Marshalls' and over two hours of High Voltage Rock 'n' Roll in a show critically acclaimed for its closeness in look and sound to the real thing.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are currently SOLD OUT however, there may be some returns so please keep checking. 
THIS IS A STANDING SHOW

Ian Mcnabb
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09/04/2022 19:00 / / Number of views: 0 / Comments: / Article rating: 5.0

Ian Mcnabb

Utopian Solo Tour

**RESCHEDULED FROM 25 JUNE 2021**

Original tickets remain valid

Ian Mcnabb first picked up a guitar at the age of 12 after seeing Marc Bolan on Top Of The Pops. Ian joined his first band, Young World, at the age of 15. Then in 1981 Ian formed The Icicle Works with Chris Sharrock (drums), and Chris Layhe (bass and vocals).They quickly gained a following through their debut single release, Nirvana, and extensive live performances up and down the country. Over the past decade, Ian has enjoyed success as a solo artist. 

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £18.00 and are available online.

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW.

Fairport Convention
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29/04/2022 19:30 / / Number of views: 2 / Comments: / Article rating: 5.0

Fairport Convention

**THIS SHOW HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM 25 MAY 2020**
original tickets will remain valid for the new date.

Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 7.30pm

Tickets are £28 and are available Online

THIS IS A SEATED SHOW

Martin Barre Band
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16/06/2022 19:00 / / Number of views: 1 / Comments: / Article rating: 5.0

Martin Barre Band

Jethro Tull's

​Original tickets remain valid.

Martin Barre was the guitarist of Jethro Tull for over 43 years, his sound and playing was a major factor in their success. Album sales have exceeded 60 million units and they continue to be played worldwide, representing an important part of classic rock history.

Doors: 7.00pm
Show: 8.00pm

Tickets are £22.50 (£25.00 on the door) and are available online.

THIS IS A SEATED GIG

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