Episode 011: Airdate 1st April 2026
Links and Disclaimer:
Please bear in mind that the show was filmed in late March 2026, with future events mentioned. By the time you see it, things may have changed or already happened – we recommend you always confirm with relevant venues, organisers or artists.
Guest Overview:
Nancy Tilley and “I’m the Dad” Paul join us, fresh from Nancy’s amazing appearance on Britain’s Got Talent
Sleuth Gang chat with us at the filming of their upcoming Beckview Presents – and take on Mario Kart
Cailtin Painter performs Ivy, and talks about recently opening at the This Feeling Road to by the Sea competition
Americana folk artist Phil Hooley talks mules, music and Hackness Music Live, and performs Time on My Hands
We mention the recent break in and thefts at Polar Bear in the News – click here for the link to donate.
NEWS 1:
April 18th, Scarborough’s Woodend Gallery, Filey Americana present Danni Nicholls duo; tickets online or from Record Revivals
April 25th, Scarborough’s Old Parcels Office, Filey Americana present Wayward Jane
1st to the 3rd May, Filey Folk Festival, free events at various locations around the town.
Plus some ticketed events: 2nd May, Evron Centre, The Sara Petite Band
w/special guest Banjo Jen and 3rd May in the afternoon Gavin Fairhall Lever Trio
Saltburn Smugglers are on there in the evening but they are SOLD OUT!
However keep your eyes peeled for their own new event, Saltburn Sea Festival – four days to celebrate our coast with music, art and action!
Save the dates: 18 – 21st June.
May 16th is another save the date – Shindig are planning a big charity all-dayer at Cask and Keg Scarborough full line-up coming soon
Throughout April – Whitby Brewery live music every weekend, including The Rough Cuts, The Old School and Goth at the Brewery;
Sci Fi Scarborough, 18th and 19th April at Scarborough Spa with an 80s disco from organisers Steve Dickinson and Steve Monkman on the Saturday night, followed by more chilled dance vibes from North Riding Brew Pub’s Stu, that will be the party on Saturday night at the Crescent Lounge from 9pm til late! Costumes a go go.
News 2:
Out now, new single Dose of Happiness from Greg Welburn-Kelly.
Out now, Metastatic, new EP from Those 2.
Out now, new song from Andrew Willis, F(r)iction.
Every Tuesday, The Sesh at the Polar Bear, Hull, features 3 original acts every week; April will include The Froot, Keir Lammas, Evie Barrand and Gannets amongst many others.
Thursday 16th April, Hull’s Adelphi Club; Gabriel Moreno & The Quivering Poets + Pavey Ark.
18th to 21st June, Beverley Folk Festival.
12th April, Scarborough Record Fair at the Market Hall and Vaults.
17th and 18th April, This Feeling by the Sea at Bridlington Spa; The Glasshouse and The Velvet Tuxedo.
4th April, Pealie’s Barn; open day on 4th April, including Bad Actors, Glass Frogs, Hunzz, Rye, Anna Karila, Josh Atkinson, Izzy Neish and The Velvet Tuxedo.
Guest Links:
Phil Simpson for Beverley Folk Festival: www.beverleyfolk.com
Thanks as always to our sponsors, The Crescent Lounge, Trousdale Ear Care, Your360 Virtual Tours and Charlotte Middleton, The Curious Creative.
The team for this episode were: Chris Jones, Kath Dunn-Mines, Adam Jackson, Charlie Hunter, James Agar, David Ruston, Kristina Jones, Brett McMann from Staxtonbury Festival, Amy McFegan, Salem Qemlas.
News 3
Out now – Schartel – Live at Beckview Studios; Eva Kixs – Live at Beckview Studios; Matt Hooper – Live at Beckview Studios!! 25th April, the Lounge Live at Beckview with Shania Sabrina, Nick Tudor and Gee Sonnit. 4th April at The Stirling Castle Brid; Nick Tudor. Nick Tudor latest single Alibi is out now. Performing until 18th April, Stephen Joseph Theatre; Murder for Two. Fri 10th April, The Stirling Castle; Oliver Pinder, Part Time Model, Don’t Fret The Poet. Fri 24th April, The Stirling Castle; Sleuth Gang, Moose Knuckle, Shindig. 17th April, The Cask and Keg; Orchard, Hag Ate, Design-A-Wave and Operation GOATEE.
