Episode 009: Airdate 1st February 2025
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Please bear in mind that the show was filmed in late January 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:
Bird Dentist talk to us about, and perform, their beautiful track Orange.
Tymisha chats about her songwriting and upcoming EP, upcoming gigs and performs Rom Com Moments.
Stray Scene tell us about their upcoming gig at The Fulford Arms and their plans for 2026, before an acoustic version of HMP.
Katie Spencer talks to us about her music, including the fantastic story of her custom made guitar, and performs What Love Is.
Featured News:
Youth Music’s NextGen fund for early stage musicians and music-adjacent creatives is now open, but it closes on Feb 6th so head to youthmusic.org.uk to see if you’re eligible. After this one, the next round should open in August.
6th Feb is also the first heat for a chance to play at This Feeling by the Sea on the Sessions stage, with heats taking place at The Stirling Castle, then more heats on 7th and 14th Feb at Queens.
13th Feb at Brid’s Stirling Castle, Brid on the Map’s line up for this month will be Follow Deep, Bad Panda and Fragile Acts.
Feb 27th the venue will feature the debut for metal band L.O.C, with support from York’s Straw Doll and more.
January Jam, who featured in our festive special, have just released their new single, Werebadger.
In Robin Hood’s Bay, Higgledy Gigs presents a madness tribute, Badness UK, on 7th February, and Gary Stewart Music on 8th February, both gigs are at The Dolphin. Gary is a singer/songwriter from Perthshire, he’ll be playing a Simon and Garfunkel set for this gig.
Scarborough’s PHNKT has just released bass house dance track Pump This Party.
Activate is the new track from Celt Islam, featuring Fletcher Fathoms.
Thursday, Feb 19th Filey Americana presents Kirsty Adamson and the Tanagers at St Mary’s Church in Scarborough
28th February: fundraiser for The Rainbow Centre, featuring The Funky Tuesday Choir, led by Mark Gordon. Tickets are £5 and that takes place at the Rainbow Centre.
Scarborough Jazz has moved home for a short while, from the Spa Pub to The Crescent Lounge. They will be there throughout Feb, and the upcoming bills include The Big Easy and the return of Scarborough saxophonist Jemima Whyte, amongst others. Ticket prices vary by event but that takes place every Wednesday evening.
Sunbeam fans may recognise Bass player Alfie Green in a new music project, Burnin’ Heather, where he has teamed up with musician and producer Marc Atkinson. Debut single Spirit Healer drops on all major platforms on 6th February.
Indie-pop band Girl Group have released their latest single Superdrug.
Nu-metal alt-rockers Sleuth Gang release their new single, Run Rabbit Run, on Feb 19th, produced by Dave Boothroyd of York’s 6DB Studios.
7th February Beckview Lounge Live: AC3, Simeon Walker, and Robert Schmuck.
Brighter Sound are holding a retreat under the heading Change the Record. It’s for attendees from marginalised genders, head online to check eligibility; it takes place in Hebden Bridge and will ask the question, what tools can you use and develop to drive change in the music sector. Apply by 6th February online at Brighter Sound’s website.
PRS Foundation has a number of funds open now and coming up. The Open Fund for Music Creators invites applications between 25th February and 18th March, whilst the PPL Momentum Music Fund closes its current round on 2nd Feb but opens again in April. The Hitmaker Fund, for songwriters and producers, opens on 10th February and the Composers Fund on the 10th of March. Find all the details on the PRS Foundation website .
Hull’s Sarah Shiels’ new single, ‘Tired’ dropped in January and is on all platforms.
Feb 12th Folk artist Keir Lammas will be at the People’s Republic in Hull with support from Lilian.
Saturday 14th March at the Old Parcels Office, Filey Americana presents Our Man in the Field, a trio show, tickets available online and from Record Revivals in Scarborough.
Sunday 15th March at Scarborough’s YMCA, Alastair James presents the Paul Simon songbook, tickets are available now.
27th March Seafret, who hail from Bridlington, are releasing their latest album, Fear of Emotion, you can pre-order now via their website.
28th and 29th March Scarborough Punk Festival at Scarborough Spa
21st March – Greg Welburn-Kelly has just released the live video for his first single, Dose of Happiness, you’ll find that on his YouTube channel now – he actually recorded that here in the studio; and the single launch event will be at Queens in Brid on 21st March supported by Don’t Fret the Poet.
Bridlington’s L.O.C. released a video for their single Step To Me, a couple of weeks ago; the metal band’s video features the band turning into zombies and has been shared by the likes of Kerrang.
The Sesh takes place every Tuesday evening in Hull at The Polar Bear, it has some brilliant acts throughout February, including The Black Ravines and Cherry Fuzz Club, and of course, Beth Pilling and The Bootleggers and Jack Robertson and band!
Sunday Sessions take place every Sunday at The Queens in Brid, a friendly open mic and jam session
The Merchant has a folk night every Monday, and open mic every Thursday with live music across the weekend
Our sponsors the Crescent Lounge continue to have live music several nights a week, as well as regular dance events such as Eastside Soul Club; regular Sunday Sessions are where you can usually catch Jesse Caine on the first Sunday of every month and one Sunday a month includes an under-20s open mic; Beth Pilling and Jack Robertson currently play alternate Thursdays; and Friday nights is the open mic with Mally Jackson hosting.
Mally Jackson also hosts the open mic at Fado and Tide every OTHER Wednesday, and they usually have live music across each weekend.
The Cask and Keg Scarborough hold their open mic on a Wednesday evening, hosted by John Watton.
Wednesdays in Brid are for the Acoustic Night – recently renamed from Folk Night – with host Fin Hines of Don’t Fret the Poet, that’s at Queens every week.
Mojo’s Music Cafe have two acoustic sesh acts each week on a Wednesday and Saturday afternoon.
Finally an early heads up for one of our favourite local festivals, Live at the Queens Fest is back for 2026, with a new acoustic stage venue at Meka as well as the mainstage at Queens. It will be held on Saturday 29th August, and artists announced so far include Feral Family, Preventer, Charlotte Lammiman, Phoebe Marshall and – Bird Dentist! Get your tickets now.
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The crew for this episode were: Chris Jones, Kath Dunn-Mines, Kristina Jones, David Ruston, Beth Pilling, James Agar, Charlie Hunter, Adam Jackson, Simon Heaton.
A huge thank you to our sponsors: The Crescent Lounge, Trousdale Ear Care, Your360 Virtual Tours and Charlotte Middleton, The Curious Creative
