Episode 3: Dan Mawer, Emily Gaskell, Hannah Davies & Different State

Ep.003 – Airdate 1^st July 2025

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Please bear in mind that the show was filmed in mid-July 2025, 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:

Episode 3’s featured Dan Mawer from Humber Street Sesh, Hull’s Polar Bear Music Club, and member of band O’Phantom, talking about his work and the line up for the Humber Street Sesh festival on August 2^nd.

Emily Gaskell, a Scarborough singer-songwriter, talked about her studies, her songwriting, her gigs with band Lights Out and their recent EP release, as well as Scarborough Area Music Centre, before performing live in the studio.

Hannah Davies talked about her career as a writer and producer, her work with Arcade, poetry open mics and more, as well as giving us a spine-tingling reading of her poem, Love Lock.

Fun-loving alt-rockers from Pickering, Different State, had us in stitches with their tales from gigs around the UK, and stunned us with a live performance of their track Day and Night.

Featured News

Brid on the Map 3 took place with our very own Beth Pilling playing alongside Bootlegger bandmember George Garnett, as well as Eva Kiss, supporting Dirty Blonde at the Stirling Castle.

There have been some fabulous Filey Americana events, including Callaghan and The Pine Hill Haints, both at the Old Parcels Office

The Scarborough Fair – Sound of Scarborough Events also took place at the Old Parcels Office with 9 acts across 2 events

The Scarborough Fair saw lots of events, many music and poetry, such as the ballad of Blea Wyke – we’ve got Hannah Davies on the show to tell us more about that.

Different State played a co-headliner at York’s Fulford Arms and we chat to them about that later in the show.

Barrowfest took place at Gallows Close Centre near Scarborough, where Jim Taylor performed, as well as Lights Out – we’ve got their singer Emily Gaskell on this show .

The season also started at Scarborough Open Air Theatre with some gorgeous summer evenings, Yorkshire Coast Gigs have been covering the events

In Whitby, the team at Whitby Krampus Run arranged a special event at Whitby Brewery, called Folk Music from the Shadows, featuring the Midsommars, a gothic folk vocal ensemble. The Krampus run team are always bringing these wonderful, slightly otherworldly events, keep your eyes on them.

Freschard and Stanley Brinks at The Queens, Brid – You can read the review by Emma on Yorkshire coast Gigs.co.uk

Beverley Folk Festival – reviews and photos on Yorkshire Coast Gigs.

Whitby’s Sunbeam band have dropped new music – their cover of the Amy Macdonald track, This is the Life, is out now.

After a five year hiatus Scarborough’s The Tall Boy, also known as Matty Green, has dropped a new track, One Thing, find that on Bandcamp

Bridlington’s own Seafret have released their new single, Five More Seconds

Young band Scarlet Dusk also released a video for their original track, Daisy Decil.

Don’t forget, if you’re dropping some new music, link up Yorkshire Coast gigs and let us know!

Studio Spotlight – latest updates from Beckview Studios.

Recent Events: The Lounge – Live at Beckview Studios

We welcomed a fantastic in-person audience, and three incredible artists: Goldivox from Sheffield, Bridlington based artist Tymisha, Scarborough’s Jack Robertson. It was a resounding success and was part of the Scarborough Fringe Festival (as well as Scalby Fair). The live performances will also be released in the coming months as standalone sets and as live EP’s to all streaming platforms,

Kristina: Recent Releases from the Studio –

Some of the tracks we mentioned in the last episode have now officially dropped! This includes.

The Feens – Live at Beckview Studios, performed last year at our first Lounge event. We all know that the band recently went their separate ways, but this EP is a chance for fans to listen to some alternate versions of their favourite tracks.

18 June Shindig’s Beckview Presents EP is out.

Flat Moon – full live set. Crash landing somewhere between funk and punk, Flat Moon are a bizarre and brilliant collective based in Yorkshire. They create high-energy, groove-centred music with themes of escapism and neurodivergence running through their lyrics.

Kate McDonnell’s full set and live EP – a phenomenal singer-songwriter from New York, known for playing her guitar upside down and backwards and singing with her whole being.

Craig Gould upcoming live EP. Known for “beautiful music and masterful musicianship” (Americana UK) and “intimate, mellifluous country sounds” (RnR Magazine). The full EP, recorded with the Noble Thieves, is due for release on the 13th of August.

The Northern Riots Seaside Lover

Full set by 10 Foot Tom and the Leprosy Crooks, plus their exclusive interview which was recorded last year as part of our Live and Loud event which we hosted in collaboration with Scarborough Extreme Festival.

Last but certainly not least, we are excited to announce that we will be releasing the track that Reverie, who were on the very first episode of this podcast, performed live during that episode. Keep an eye out for Lighthouse by Reverie on all streaming platforms from the 9th July.

Upcoming Workshop: For all the engineers, producers, and tech geeks out there—we’re hosting a full-day Masterclass in Recording to Analogue Tape on Saturday 5th July. If you’re an engineer and want to develop your skills in recording to tape, this is one not to miss. Info and sign-up links are on our website.

Upcoming at time of airing

Humber Street Sesh 2^nd August festival, make sure to check out the line up at www.humberstreetsesh.co.uk

Brid on the Map #4 is on 18^th July and features Sam Scherdel, the South Yorkshire Springsteen with support from Reverie – who you saw here on show one! – and the superb Don’t Fret the Poet. Follow Live in Bridlington and Metalines Promotions for event details.

Remarkable Arts – you might remember January Jam discussing this on show 2 – have a number of events, including Scarborough Rocks at Westborough Methodist Church on 4^th July, Bridlington’s Rock the Priory on 12^th July and Beverley’s St Mary’s Rocks on 17^th July, head to remarkablearts.net for tickets

Hull Maritime Folk Festival on 12th and 13th July.

Staxtonbury Festival runs from 18^th to 20^th July. Kicking off with a family happy hour for the end of the school term, there’s a fairground, inflatables, and all sorts of family friendly shenanigans alongside some great music, whether you want belting covers, tribute bands or grassroots original music, they’ve got it covered.

Katie Spencer has announced a homecoming gig at Hull’s Polar Bear for 19^th October, to launch her new album What Love Is, it’s a way off but tickets will go fast! Support comes from Marnie Glum who you can also catch at Humber Street Sesh.

Trinity Live has original artist nights every Thursday in July in association with Humber Street Sesh, get down for a great mix 6pm til 9pm at Trinity Market, and it’s free! Check out Trinity Live Hull on socials for line up details for each week.

Jack Robertson has announced a headline show at York’s Fulford Arms, Sunday 17^th August. That will include tracks from his debut, Danube Blues and some new, as yet unreleased tunes so don’t miss it!

Scarborough Open Air Theatre Season continues with The Script and Tom Walker, UB40’s Ali Campbell with Bitty Mclean and Reggae Roast featuring MC Horseman; Blossoms with Inhaler and Leeds band Apollo Junction; Rag and Bone Man with Elles Bailey and Kerr Mercer; McFly with Twin Atlantic and Devon; Craig David presents his TS5 show with Patrick Nazemi; Judas Priest with Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons; Texas with Rianne Downey, Faithless with Orbital in early August and of course, Smashing Pumpkins with White Lies before Will Smith closes out the season. ScarboroughOpenAirTheatre.com for tickets

Bridlington Pride has an event on July 5th with pride parade starting at 11:30am from Belvedere Parade park and ride before a full day of entertainment at Bridlington Spa from 12:30pm. It’s free entry, there is a food bank drop off collection, and there are loads of great performers and musicians across the day so head to Bridlington Spa’s website or the Bridlington Pride facebook page for more details.

Alastair James has another concert coming up, Sunday 20th July at Foxholes Community Hall, go to alastairjames.com to get your tickets for that one.

The Great North Folk Festival takes place in Botton village 11^th – 13^th July, visit greatnorthfolk.com and see what’s going on, including the Blow Ins who we met in our June episode and Katie Spencer, Beth Burrows, Bass and Taylor and much more including some fascinating workshops.

Saltburn Folk Festival is coming up 8^th – 10^th August, full details are coming soon but check out saltburnfolkfestival.com to check out the ticketed and free events, singarounds, workshops, dance and special sessions

Scarborough Extreme is a Scarborough Fair event taking place 12-14th July, and there will be music on the Saturday Showcase Day provided by Sound of Scarborough – find them on Marine Drive, near the Oasis Cafe and the big statue of Fred! The line up consists of Mondegreen, Socket, Reverie, St Jude and the Hopeless Causes and HEXD.

A new Youth Open Mic has launched at the Merchant on the last Wednesday of every month.

Cloughton Rat Pack – New Year’s Eve at Scarborough Spa – fundraiser for St Catherine’s Hospice

Bridstock – Alice in Thunderland are involved, it’s a real rock fest, at Brid’s Black Lion, taking place in October, so go search Bridstock or follow Alice in Thunderland on socials

The Crescent Lounge have some special events in October, when they welcome THE Bez in conversation on Thursday 9^th, and Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout on Saturday 25^th, so check the Crescent Lounge, Scarborough for tickets and more details

Another one you won’t want to miss at Queens, Bridlington in July is Bird Dentist, plus Beth Pilling and Sam McKie! 4pm til 7pm outdoors, get down for some music and sunshine!

Beth’s also appearing at Live at the Queens FEST on August 30^th with her band the Bootleggers –This all dayer is headlined by Oliver Pinder, with Follow Deep, Bleach, Cherry Fuzz Club, Restless Youth, Edge of 13, Reverie, Don’t Fret the Poet, January Jam, Tymisha and Lights Out!

The Whitby Brewery will be hosting the Made in Whitby Summer Festival on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th, 2025. The festival will feature a variety of local artisans, creators, and makers from the Made in Whitby community, showcasing their unique products.

Wold Top Brewery have Big Sky Beer Festival in Hunmanby, Friday 18th July 2025: 5pm – 11pm, Saturday 19th July 2025: 12 Noon – 11pm. We understand it is SOLD OUT but always worth keeping an eye out. Live Music & Food Stalls.

July 11^th. Nick Tudor I Just Can’t Decide for Myself. Released.

If you’ve got new music coming out in August, drop Yorkshire Coast Gigs a line and we’ll make sure it gets a shout out next time and on the socials!

Guest Links

Dan Mawer

www.ophantom.com

www.humberstreetsesh.co.uk

www.polarbearmusicclub.co.uk

www.ophantom.bandcamp.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vdeztwlTd1XVtquoRXLrh?si=OVnAtghLSjuLUcR4oCvuEw

Emily Gaskell

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WEWAPzG9XR87NkRJLoS5T?si=g_rETvEnTHaIgBf8MfdkBw

Beckview Session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1GL_eL3-As