FESTIVAL LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY 5TH JULY…
Live music from midday to 11pm
THE ENGINE HOUSE
The Engine House formed in late 2011 by bassist and singer songwriter Donald Buick. Along with sister Norma Hill, Donald has gathered together a group of like-minded musicians with the simple aim of enjoying what they play.
The current line up consists of Nicola Briggs (lead vocals), John Nixon (lead guitar), Norma Hill (acoustic guitar and vocals), James Ogilvy (drums) and Donald Buick (bass guitar and vocals).
The music is a mixture of original songs, written by bassist Donald Buick and lead singer Nicola Briggs, and a wide variety of pop and rock covers covering many decades from the 1960’s to present day. We like to focus particular attention on vocal harmonies, adding our own touch to well-known songs.
Visit The Engine House on Facebook.
STEVE MORRISON
We are thrilled to welcome blues powerhouse Steve Morrison back to the Festival. Steve's extraordinary guitar playing has taken him to festivals and venues across the country and Europe-wide. His ability to hold the bass-line and chords, while adding melody lines that sing, makes his guitar playing unique. His repertoire includes many original songs full of wit and social commentary, and the lyrics are delivered with his warm, passionate voice that combines with the guitar to give a powerful performance. A veritable one-man band!
Visit Steve on Facebook.
THE HONEY BADGERZ
We are The Honey Badgerz from Hawick in the Scottish Borders. We play and write our own classic Rock songs. We are absolutely delighted to be returning to Horncliffe and have a rip-roaring set in store! Check out some of our songs on all streaming sites.
Visit The Honey Badgerz on Facebook.
Photo by Melanie J. Branagan
ROARK (tbc)
ROARK are a live and studio project band from Berwick upon Tweed. Originally created in 2019 as a side project in the midst of lockdowns by co-founders Marcus Paine and Nick Holmes, ROARK was born out of a joint love of guitar, rich tone and the importance of space for each instrument.
Influences across the band sound are broad and include elements of Alt, Blues, Rock, Americana, Gospel and Singer/Songwriter type Folk and span styles from the 60’s/70’s right through to the current day.
Featuring Marcus Paine, Nick Holmes, Tamsin Davidson, Lara Hindhaugh and Alan Turnbull.
Connect with ROARK on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or Spotify.
Photo by Scott Barron Photography
JUDY BARKER & SALLY THOMAS
Judy Barker and Sally Thomas perform traditional and contemporary folk music and songs on Scottish smallpipes and English concertina. Their playing explores how these two very different instruments can complement and support each other, and Judy’s vocals, whilst also maintaining the integrity and essence of traditional music.
Drawing on a wide range of sources from across the UK, their focus is on finding songs and tunes which show these two instruments at their best, both individually and together.
Visit Judy and Sally’s website.
STORMCROW
Described as a lively fusion of folk and punk, Stormcrow’s self-penned songs with a social conscience subject matter ranges wide, from Pirates, Ghosts, Werewolves and folklore itself.
The line up is Amanda Hadlett on vocals and Mark Hadlett guitar and vocals.
Connect with Stormcrow on Facebook.
Photo by Richard Keech
KEITH AND LOUISE + GUESTS FROM HORNCLIFFE FOLK CLUB
Keith & Louise deliver simple harmonies and accompaniments to both familiar and self-penned songs. They invite you to enjoy humorous tales and sad ballads rooted in the English Folk Tradition.
RAG BAG MORRIS
Morris dancers in the Scottish Borders. Mixed team dancing Cotswold & Welsh Border, and developing our own Scottish Borders tradition.
Visit Rag Bag Morris on Facebook.
TICKETS
An all day wristband is FREE if collected before 5pm, otherwise a £5 entry fee applies for evening entertainment only.
Evening tickets can be purchased on the night on the door (pay by card)
SUNDAY 6TH JULY…
Live music from midday to 10pm
JON PALMER & WENDY ROSS
Jon Palmer and Wendy Ross are both members of the award winning Jon Palmer Acoustic Band and their duo format is, in many ways, simply a reduced version of the band. One third of the size in fact, but with the same level of energy, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Featuring Jon on vocals and guitars, Wendy Ross on violin and vocals, you can expect plenty of songs from the band’s latest critically acclaimed album, Vacca Wall, a few new songs, and lots of the old bangers.
Jon is a former winner of the Grolsch UK Songwriter Of The Year Award, and Wendy is a former member of folk/rock legends Magna Carta.
Visit the Jon Palmer Acoustic Band on their website and Facebook.
KELSO COBBLES CREW
Hugely popular at our previous Festivals. Rousing songs and stirring choruses all delivered in a relaxed and good-humoured style.
Photo by D. Clarke Photography
JENNY BIDDLE
Aussie Indie Folk With a Twist of Blues
“Well seasoned guitarist, witty storyteller, poignant songwriter and winner of the Blues and Roots Radio International Song Contest 2020. Jenny Biddle fashions an infectious mix of down to earth modern folk for the wandering soul.”
We are delighted to welcome Jenny back to the Horncliffe Beer and Music Festival.
Find out more about Jenny on her website or on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
SALMON CITY BLUES BAND
Formed in early 2019 in Horncliffe, Northumberland, the band takes it's name from the days of CB radio when Berwick-Upon-Tweed was known as Salmon City. Playing an eclectic mix of blues, blues rock and rock n roll, including old classics and also some original songs, the band have proved to be incredibly popular and ensure that you will be up on your feet and dancing.
Visit the Salmon City Blues Band website and join their Facebook group.
RODDY GORDON BAND
Over a musical career spanning 50 years to date, Roddy has recorded with Gary Moore, Madeline Bell (Blue Mink) and Doris Troy and has had the good fortune to work other top musicians including, Twink (who played with Pretty Things, Pink Fairies, Tomorrow and Hawkwind), Pete Banham (who played with Honeybus, and Peter Green), George Butler (played with Dana Gillespie, Elkie Brooks and Robert Palmer), bassist Robin Sylvester and Pete Barden (Camel).
Backing vocalist and song-writer Jane Gordon has been gigging with Roddy now for over 25 years, playing bass and guitar.
TWEED RIVER JAZZ BAND
The Tweed River Jazz Band are: Clarinet - John Faragher, Harmonica - Dave Bell, Vocals & Piano - Ruth Alder Bateman, Banjo - Brian Martin, Double Bass - Brian Smith, Drums - Les Turnbull
The band has played for nigh on 40 years. Originally put together by trumpeter Peter Roughead who passed away two years ago. Brian Smith and Les Turnbull are the original members, and John Faragher and Brian Martin joined later. Ruth has been with us just over ten years. And Dave joined us when Peter passed away. We play New orleans Jazz from 1920's onwards.
MET. OFFICE
Met. Office is a jazz quartet that brings together the best of acoustic, electric, and electronic sounds to create their unique and improvisatory style. With a focus on the cool jazz age and beyond, Met. Office delivers a rich and unforgettable musical experience that will leave you wanting more.
INFO
Card payments are accepted by the brewery stalls and Memorial Hall bar.
Food and hot drinks will be cash only, so please come prepared!
THE FESTIVAL IS RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH HORNCLIFFE MEMORIAL HALL