WAITING FOR SUNDAY
From the sublime to the ridiculous, often offbeat, occasionally on-the-one… The Waiting Room has put on regular Happenings on Sunday nights for the past 20 years. Our line-ups include original and experimental music, live art, comedy, spoken word and cinema. Expect the unexpected.
Food and drink is served in the early part of the evening, with table service and cabaret-style seating. Tickets can be purchased below, Please book tables for food by calling the restaurant in advance on 01642 780465.
See our upcoming events below
FREE CURATED PLAYLIST OF PAST PERFORMERS
Upcoming events.
Amy Scott-Samuel + Dominoes
Amy Scott Samuel
Amy’s songs are simple and sincere; tender, melodic, and visceral. She paints in vivid colours of a life lived, of lives imagined and those dreamt of, marked always by her distinctive voice infused with hints of folk, country, blues, and soul. Amy is working closely with legendary singersongwriter Bill Ryder-Jones (Domino Records) on the production of her forthcoming debut album, Go Gently. Amy has toured the US, Spain, and UK with Liverpool-based alt. folk band She’s In The Trees (Lucinda Records) and is now venturing into new creative territory with her solo work. The first single from the album is set for release later this year.
Dominoes first began as a way for Liverpudlian based musician domino to release his home recordings, which have been hiding in various forms on a myriad of platforms since 2005. His music incorporates field recordings, outsider music, acid folk, tea and the arts and was conceived on home camps and ethereal ambles through the US, across Europe, and back to the bit where the sea meets the shore.
Birkett and Fisk
Concert with Dinner Tickets £45
Special event menu
Tickets without dinner available from September 1st
Birkett & Fisk play Venuti & Lang Emma Fisk – Violin James Birkett – Guitar
The names of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli are familiar to many as pioneers of all-string jazz. Less universally known are the names Joe Venuti and Eddie Lang, the Italian-American duo who played hot violin and guitar jazz in the 1920s and 30s until their partnership was cut short by Lang’s untimely death in 1933. Joe Venuti has been referred to as ‘the father of jazz violin', while his musical partner Eddie Lang is widely regarded as the first jazz guitar virtuoso.
Bringing together their shared knowledge and love of early jazz styles, Emma Fisk and James Birkett present an entertaining, virtuosic and informative programme of music inspired by the first great jazz violin and guitar partnership. The programme includes quirkily named compositions by Venuti & Lang such as Cheese & Crackers, Kickin’ The Cat and Black and Blue Bottom; jazz standards of the 20s and 30s; specially composed originals that explore the duo's sound-world, all set in context with snippets of biographical and musical information.
Stockton Darlington Railway Bicentenary Poets
On The Platform
An afternoon of stories and poems from Write on Track and Bicentennial Penpals celebrating 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
3pm to 7pm* Ticketed - FREE. Readings expected between something like 3.30 and 6pm. Sunday Lunch can be ordered upto 3pm, Evening food service begins at 5.30pm (or just have a drink - available all afternoon).
Martin Stephenson and Some Daintees
Martin Stephenson
and some Daintees
All music aficionados know the name Martin Stephenson – and they also know his live performances are a must-see, exuberant tour-de-force.
The ‘restless troubadour’ from Durham formed The Daintees in his teens with the deliberate intention of showcasing a broad range of musical styles.
And from their 1982 debut single Roll On Summertime, via the breakthrough album Boat to Bolivia and on through three decades and more than 40 albums, the band – and Stephenson – have done just that.
Inspired by early Cure and the Brighton scene, Martin began his career as a busker aged 15 and then spent three years plying his trade as the guitar player in various bands in the north-east of England . But Martin wanted more, he wanted to tell stories of his own and he was quickly developing ways of doing just that.
He developed his song-writing technique by firstly learning a few licks from a Spanish guitar book and repeated the process with Jazz, Blues, Country, Skiffle, Reggae etc. Eventually, this glorious collision of styles would become the trademark which Martin has carried through his career of almost 40 years.
Martin formed his band The Daintees, that became a busking sensation and were signed by Kitchenware at around the same time as Prefab Sprout and Hurrah! The band and indeed Martin have always been known for their incredible range of styles, each album covering a multitude of genres, tempos and moods.
In the early days of The Daintees, the band toured with the likes of Aztec Camera and The Bluebells. In 1985 they became Roy Buchannan’s backing band on a month long tour of Europe and the following year joined John Martyn on his ‘Piece by Piece ‘tour. As a solo artist Martin also toured around this time with such artists as Hothouse Flowers and Janice Ian.
Andrew Johnson Original Material + Support
Local heart-throb Andrew Johnson plays original material that is some of the best of his 20? album career.
Sam Barrett, David Broad and Lewis Pugh
Serious Sam Barrett
David Broad
Lewis Pugh
Serious Sam Barrett is a hard touring, folk and country singer/songwriter from Otley, West Yorkshire. Playing honest, heartfelt self penned and traditional songs on 12 string guitar and banjo. Raised in the Dales village of Addingham, Sam began performing in and around Leeds in 2004, with word spreading further afield with the release of his 2009 debut album Close To Home. Performing at SXSW in Austin, Texas in 2010, he has toured the US widely, usually in the company of friends and fellow skaters The Pine Hill Haints. Along the way, Sam has shared stages with the likes of Martin Carthy, Dave Burland, Katherine Tickell, Lucero, The Young Un's, Frank Fairfield, Deer Tick and Karine Polwart, and received airplay and praise plaudits from the BBC’s Bob Harris, Marc Riley and Mark Radcliffe as well as Mike Harding.
“The sustained brilliance of this playing is really something to behold.” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
"There's some real swagger to this" Mark Radcliffe BBC Radio 2 Folk show
“Songs that rattle with the ghosts of Appalachian folk, and southern blues, yet sound emphatically English.” Uncut Magazine
“Old before his years country-folk fellow who mixes intricate John Fahey finger-picking with confessional tales of dirty old Leeds” The Guardian.
“Excellent stripped back folk” Maverick Magazine
“His well crafted original songs are accompanied by his own sparkling clawhammer banjo or dextrous 12 srtring guitar picking.” Froots magazine.
“The continued health of the British folk tradition is safe in the hands of exponents such as Serious Sam Barrett.” Folk Radio UK
“Barrett shows his deft touch in blending English literature, folk and American sound” Americana UK
Pictish Trail + Faith Eliott
Pictish Trail
support = Faith Eliott
Pictish Trail, AKA Johnny Lynch, has just completed work on a brand-new album — a sticky, shimmering swirl of sound and slime (both metaphorical and literal). To celebrate, he’s embarking on a series of special solo shows, previewing songs from the forthcoming release. These intimate performances will see Lynch in raw, exploratory mode, armed with an acoustic guitar, a sampler, and a warped imagination — expect tenderness, weirdness, and a generous dollop of goo.
Based on the Isle of Eigg in the Scottish Hebrides, Pictish Trail is known for his wildly inventive electro-acoustic psych-pop. His 2022 album Island Family, his third for London’s Fire Records, drew acclaim from The Observer, The Times, Mojo, Uncut, Loud & Quiet, and BBC 6 Music. It was followed in autumn 2024 by Follow Footsteps — an EP of reworked Island Family tracks released via his own Lost Map Records, in conjunction with Fire. Recasting the euphoric-bucolic psychedelia of ‘Island Family’, ‘Melody Something’ and ‘Nuclear Sunflower Swamp’ through a softer filter — and complemented by a pair of incidental instrumentals — Lynch discovered delicately kaleidoscopic new resonance in the material.
Pictish Trail’s earlier albums Secret Soundz Vols. 1 & 2 (2008/2013) were gloriously eclectic slices of lo-fi folk-pop, later reissued on deluxe double-vinyl by Moshi Moshi in 2014. His third album Future Echoes (2016) received widespread acclaim and was shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY Award), winning the public vote, before being reissued by Fire in 2018. His fourth album, Thumb World, was released by Fire in 2020.
Pictish Trail has toured the world as both headliner and support for the likes of Belle & Sebastian, Pavement, Mogwai, Sea Power, and KT Tunstall. He’s performed at major festivals including Glastonbury (Park Stage), Field Day, Camp Bestival, Deer Shed, Celtic Connections, Blue Dot, the Edinburgh Fringe, and every single edition of Green Man Festival (22 and counting).
Outside his own music, Johnny is a key figure in the UK’s independent music scene. Through Lost Map Records, he has championed a diverse and idiosyncratic roster — helping to elevate artists such as Rozi Plain, Alabaster dePlume, Seamus Fogarty, Bas Jan, Callum Easter, and Free Love.
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/pictishtrail/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pictishtrail
WEBSITE: pictishtrail.com
Faith Eliott is a songwriter and visual artist. Born in Minneapolis, they moved to Scotland nearly two decades ago.
Through storytelling and world-building, they illustrate intuitive landscapes populated by hagfish, Pleistocene volcanoes, cursed memes, and late-Renaissance apocryphal monsters lurking in the aisles of Asda. Sonically, Eliott grounds themself in a stripped-back, lyric-driven songwriting approach that evolves through the recording process to incorporate orchestral elements—often contributed by frequent collaborator Robyn Dawson—along with electronic textures and found sounds.
Their latest album ‘Dryas’ was released on Lost Map Records on May 30th, 2025. It follows two previous releases, ‘Impossible Bodies’ (2019, OK Pal Records) and ‘Insects’ (2016, Song, by Toad Records), both of which received critical acclaim, including coverage from The List and The Scotsman, as well as national radio play on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 3’s Late Junction, and 6Music.
Some quotes:
"DRYAS IS A GORGEOUS, GENTLE, POIGNANT AND HOPEFUL FOLK POP FANTASIA" - THE SCOTSMAN
"A GORGEOUSLY DETAILED AND DELICATE RECORD" – THE SKINNY
“[ELIOTT] WILL SURELY BE CHAMPIONED FOR YEARS TO COME AS ONE OF THE FINEST LYRICISTS OF THEIR GENERATION”
– DROWNED IN SOUND
Yama Warashi
Yama Warashi
Listen to Yoshino’s Radio 6 session this year: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002817n
Japanese visual artist & musician Yoshino Shigihara aka Yama Warashi presents new mini-album ‘At My Mother’s Piano’
Exquisite, improvisational solo piano works interlaced with vivid field recordings, inspired by a trip back to her family home in Ashiya City, Japan earlier this year. A beguiling reflection of everyday realities, the natural world, spirituality & Japanese folklore; a special tapestry of memory, sound and extraordinary music
RIYL Ryuichi Sakamoto, Kelly Moran, Eiko Ishibashi, Alabaster DePlume, Duval Timothy, Laraaji, Josiah Steinbrick
Out 14th February 2025 via PRAH Recordings
Watch / share ‘Hankyu Denshya’ Video
Plus Iko Cherie
Elaine Palmer + Support
Elaine Palmer
Elaine Palmer
HALF MOON RISING
Elaine returned from California recently where she worked with producer and engineer Mike Butler whose credits include, Norah Jones, Ray LaMontagne, Phoebe Bridgers and The Pretenders. She recorded a mostly live album at Half Moon Lodge up in the San Diego hills over 8 days with a bunch of incredible musicians.…Matt Lynott (The White Buffalo drummer), Bobby Furgo (Leonard Cohen’s violinist) Patrick McClory and Dave Berzansky (Hacienda Brothers pedal steel), Mike Butler (guitars).
The outcome of these San Diego Sessions is her latest record HALF MOON RISING, with big country guitars, warm, rich and classic textures, Elaine’s vocals and songcraft shine, something very magical happened with this record. This is the album she was always meant to make!
‘Palmer’s powerful expressive voice stands comparison with Emmylou’ RnR Magazine ‘Carefully constructed, strong on melody, her best work yet’*****
AmericanaUK
In the Beginning…. Elaine Palmer hails from an isolated village up on the North Yorkshire Moors in England but spent most of her life travelling back and forward to her family in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up in an old Watermill in the wilds of Yorkshire Elaine surrounded herself by music, writing songs influenced by her surroundings and music both in the UK and USA. Elaine finely honed her distinctive voice and built a reputation for her emotive mesmerizing stage presence. Elaine has released a handful of records and toured the UK extensively, playing with the likes of KT Tunstall, Patty Griffin, Courtney Marie Andrews and Paolo Nutini. Elaine signed an exclusive Publishing Deal with the prestigious music Publishers,
Wipe Out Music in UK and then signed to the record label Osmosys. She became a PRS member and guest lectured at a number of UK Universities for Songwriting, while completing her own BA Hons Degree in Contemporary Arts.
Elaine’s success continues….receiving more national UK radio airplay with BBC legends Bob Harris, Iain Anderson and Eve Blair, all declaring themselves fans of her work on air with fantastic reviews from the biggest UK music press MOJO,
UNCUT, MAVERICK, RnR Magazine, Americana UK.
MOJO ‘With a beautifully conversational voice, an unerring sense of melody and a bittersweet and wistful repertoire, Elaine Palmer is
undoubtedly a talent’ ****
MAVERICK ‘A rich and powerful voice that ranges from a subtle whisper to a full-blown bluesy edge, she writes incredible songs that stand-up to
repeated listenings’ ****
Her album, Still Life was released in 2017 and immediately play listed by British Airways on all their flights Worldwide. The record received airplay from both UK and USA stations reaching the Top 10 in the Indie Charts. Desert Songs released in 2019 was influenced mostly by her time in South West
America and Mexico featuring MG Boulter 0n Pedal Steel who Elaine toured the UK with for this release. Desert Songs also received great radio support in the UK and in the USA. Elaine played a number of large UK Music Festivals including
Glastonbury, Greenman, Wickerman and Virgin.
In 2019 Elaine also received an outstanding award at the Phoenix Independent Film Festival in America for Best Original Soundtrack for her music on the film SHK NE Volume ‘Her music has textures of New Country while being authentic, dark and edgy. I believe that if there is some possible way that
Karen Anne Carpenter, Stevie Nicks and Jonny Cash had a child together, that child would be Elaine.’ *****
The Land In Between studio full album released 2021 Worldwide digitally and through the iconic UK Indie label Butterfly Effect on limited edition coloured vinyl which all SOLD OUT to private collectors before the release date. It was playlisted on
Qatar Airways World Wide.
ROCKING MAGPIE – ‘Twangtastic guitar and rhythm section bring out the pathos of Elaine’s voice. The result is really and truly
OUTSTANDING. The finest thing Ms Palmer has ever recorded’ *****
BBC Tees Radio ‘The Land In Between is a MASTER WORK in every
sense’*****
www.elaine-palmer.com
Insta @elainepalmermusic
Facebook @elainepalmermusic
X @elainepalmermus
Email elainepalmer@email.com
Pop Up Record Shop
The Pop Up Record Shop comes to The Waiting Room on Sunday July 20th - table-top vinyl stalls, dj’s food and drink. Roll up rock n roll up… all welcome FREE*
Please be aware this event is expected to be busy, and so -separately - please book early is booking in for Sunday Lunch, (between 12pm and 3pm, Bar open all afternoon, Pizzas next door from 3.)
Stanley Brinks and Freschard
Freschard and Stanley Brinks (Andre Herman Dune)
Stanley Brinks is renowned for his unique anti-folk style: both playful and suggestive, insightful and entertaining. Brinks was born in Paris, France, in 1973. He studied a bit of biology and worked as a nurse for a while. Half Swedish, half Moroccan, strongly inclined to travel the world, he soon began spending most of his life on the road and developed a strong relationship with New York. By the late 90s he’d become a full time singer-songwriter – André Herman Düne – as part of three piece indie-rock band, Herman Düne. Several albums and Peel sessions later and after a decade of touring Europe, mostly with American songwriters such as Jeffrey Lewis, Calvin Johnson and early Arcade Fire he settled in Berlin. The early carnival music of Trinidad became a passion, and in the early 21st century he became the unquestioned master of European calypso, changing his name to Stanley Brinks. Under this moniker he has recorded more than 100 albums, collaborated with the New York Antifolk scene on several occasions, recorded and toured with traditional Norwegian musicians, and played a lot with The Wave Pictures.
Freschard grew up in a farm in French Burgundy. Aged 18 she moved to Paris, where she baked pies and cakes in a cafe. There, a local musician and regular customer called Stanley Brinks wrote a few songs for her to sing. Homeless in Paris, she saved up just enough money to get herself a ticket to New York. There she found an old electric guitar and started writing her own songs. In 2004 she moved to Berlin, where she recorded her first LP, "Alien Duck". Her second album, "Click Click", recorded in 2006, features electric guitar by Stanley Brinks. On her third album, she plays the drums herself. On her fourth “Shh...” she also plays the flute. For this year’s “Boom Biddy Boom” she also plays the washboard.
Shotgun Jimmie
Shotgun Jimmie
Shotgun Jimmie is a singer-songwriter/one-person-band based in Manitoba, Canada. He’s been touring regularly and releasing records on Toronto’s You’ve Changed Records since 2009. Jimmie cut his rock & roll teeth in the early 2000’s, as part of the seminal Canadian indie outfit Shotgun and Jaybird alongside Canadian indie darling Julie Doiron (Eric's Trip). He has appeared on recordings by John K. Samson (Weakerthans), Joel Plaskett (Thrush Hermit) and By Divine Right. His 2011 release Transistor Sister was long-listed for Canada’s Polaris Music Prize. In May 2024 Jimmie toured the UK for the first time with Mathias Kom and Ariel Sharratt from the Burning Hell. This time around, in support of his new self-titled EP, Jimmie will be accompanied by Canadian Cellist Leanne Zacharias.
Supported by Cybill Ends
Adam Rivera and SJ Newman
Anti-folk/Speed Folk artist outa Philadephia
Adam Rivera’s acoustic solo act has been described as speed-folk with a firm grounding in pop traditions with smart yet accessible lyrics. Adam has performed in a variety of bands and as a solo act since he began playing guitar and singing 25 years ago.
Adam has toured extensively in the North East and has also performed in the West, Midwest, UK and the Caribbean. Born in blue-collar Central New York, Adam has lived in New York City and Los Angeles and now resides in Philadelphia.
Adam's website: https://adamriveramusic.com
"Gone" music video: https://youtu.be/3IVQt3jDNcA
Adam's singles, EPs, and albums: https://adamrivera.bandcamp.com/music
socials: https://www.instagram.com/adamriveramusic/profilecard/
https://www.facebook.com/AdamRiveraMusic
SJ Newman is a charismatic Mancunian singer songwriter who began writing songs in the 90s. Known for her unique blend of indie, alt-folk and country, she has since become a treasured member of the East Midlands indie music scene with her sweet vocals and tragicomic lyrics.
Newman's solo music resonates with authenticity and emotional depth, delving deep into the devastation of everyday heartbreaks. With the charm of both her music and humour, she connects audiences with the wonky inner workings of her mind. Newman is also 1/3 of the band Mighty kids and provides lead vocals and other instrumentation.
Max Bianco
Max Bianco first made his mark as one of the frontmen for The Jar Family, a Hartlepool-based industrial-folk rock band that built a strong following through festival performances and high-profile support slots with acts such as Alabama 3, The Charlatans, and Steve Craddock (Ocean Colour Scene). Despite their growing reputation and dedicated fan base, the band's momentum eventually slowed, leading its members to pursue separate paths. Now focusing on his solo career, Max continues to captivate audiences with his distinctive songwriting and raw energy. Most recently, he completed a tour with The Libertines and remains a close friend of Pete Doherty.
Justin Hopper - The Great Satanic Swindle + Bob Fischer
Author Justin Hopper presents a tale of 1980s occultism and tabloid strangeness, with support from Bob "Haunted Generation" Fischer.
Lifter
Lifter proudly takes musical cues from a diverse range of sources, including slowcore, folk, country, and indie rock, and deftly showcase this throughout this latest release. A handful of influences would include The Fairport Convention and Duster. Their earlier material often drew comparisons to the likes of Silver Jews and Sparklehorse, all in all adding to a much scrappier and heavier sound in comparison to this more intricate and pastoral sound they’ve begun to adopt.
Lifter Solo UK tour, following the band’s release of their first album, “Clasping Hands with the Moribund.”
“…splendid light intricate guitars, reminiscent of certain works by Ryley Walker with his jazzy elegance, accompanied by the beauty of strings, harmonies and a warm and comforting voice: so much quality and class!” Indie for Bunnies
Old Red Eyes
Old Red Eyes - Acoustic, solo tribute to the songs and sound of Paul Heaton of The Beautiful South, Housemartins and solo fame.
Smokestack Farewell
A reading to mark the end of radical independent poerty publisher Smokestack Books. Featuring Bob Beagrie, Mark Robinson, Annie Wright, Jo Colley, Marilyn Longstaff, George Jowett and Andy Croft.
SOLD OUT Bob Fischer - At Last The 1984 Show Part Two
“Drew a bunsen burner... watched The Box of Delights... went to the detention centre woods for some conkers..."
Join Bob for an evening of unbridled 1980s nostalgia. And once again, Mr Andrew Johnson will be leading the assembly choir with school hymns and chart hits from all your favourite groups.
SOLD OUT
Elaine Palmer and Breeze
Amazing songs and whisky barrel-aged honeyed country voice from incredible North Yorkshire singer-songwriter, plus Ireland's wonderful Breeze
THE FUGITIVES Plus Tali Trow (support)
“The four part vocals are sensational – each of these Fugitives has the talent, voice and charisma to front their own band” Edmonton Sun
The Fugitives - Straight outa Canada
The Fugitives are an acoustic folk-roots group headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over their first five albums, they’ve amassed a JUNO nomination, numerous CFMA and WCMA nominations, and toured extensively through Canada, Europe, and the UK. Performance highlights include most major Canadian folk festivals, a slot at Glastonbury, and a tour opening for Buffy Sainte-Marie. In 2020, the band created “Ridge”, a WW1-centered theatre show, which was named a Globe & Mail “Top Arts Pick of the Year”, and has toured to over 30 theatres across Canada. The band has earned a reputation for unforgettable live shows, brimming with complex harmonies, infectious storytelling and top-notch musicianship. As the CBC has it: “This show is simply brilliant.”
THE Waiting Room has a special history with The Fugitives, who first performed here 20 years ago…
Supported by Tali Trow
Tali Trow
After nearly 30 years of playing to audiences from local pubs to The Albert Hall, Tali has toured the world with many artists and outfits including Gemma Hayes, John Murry, Bonnie Dobson and the Coal Porters. His music has been played on BBC radio and television and as a producer, he has received critical acclaim, including a Juno nominated record in Miranda Mulholland’s ‘By Appointment or Chance.’
Walking a line between morose singer songwriter and tongue in cheek storyteller, his rare solo live appearances will make you laugh and cry, hopefully in the right places…
Bob Fischer - At Last The 1984 Show
“Played on the ZX81... had a geedy muck on... watched Robin of Sherwood...”
On 1st January 1984, the 11-year-old Bob Fischer carefully filled out a page of his brand new WHSmiths diary. On the 2nd January 1984, he did it again. And again on 3rd January 1984. In fact, against all odds, he kept writing his diary every day that year, right through until 31st December. Join Bob for an evening of unbridled 1980s nostalgia. Diary readings, hilariously wonky photos, terrible drawings and possibly even a short hymn practice after registration.
Dexy's Pete Williams, and Andy Wellings
Himself and Meself - Dexys founder member Pete Williams and Andy Wellings
EAGLESFEST II Featuring Ariel Sharratt & Mathias Kom (of The Burning Hell) with Shotgun Jimmie, Withered Hand and Kathryn Williams
The Burning Hell, Never Work concert by The Waiting Room at the P&E Social Club
Smokestack Books Launch, Mark Robinson, W.N. Herbert, Bob Beagrie
WAITING FOR SUNDAY
WITH SMOKESTACK BOOKS
Smokestack Books has been called, “One of the most courageous little presses in Britain”. Join Smokestack Books director Andy Croft for a special Teesside launch of three recently published collections, with readings by all three authors. https://smokestack-books.co.uk/
W.N Herbert “Bubbles and seethes with wit and polysyllabic adventurousness” Bill is a Scottish poet who has lived in the North East for many years. His work is funny, moving, and energetic. He’ll be reading from Unselected Poems, which features, amongst other fantastical characters his outrageous Murder Bear.
Mark Robinson “Muscular and discursive... the great strength of his work is the straightforward human warmth it demonstrates.” Mark lives in Eaglescliffe and will launch The Infinite Town – you may know the title poem from the Stockton Flyer plinth on Stockton High Street. Mark’s new collection is playful and emotional, like his readings.
Bob Beagrie “Erudite, engaging, attuned to the pulse of the past and the voice of the people, prepare to be challenged and enthralled”
Bob is one of Teesside’s most active poets and will be reading from Eftwyrd, a new epic poem about Brother Oswin, a seventh century monk. Bob’s reading will showcase his unique language and performance skills.
Read more about the books being launched via the Buy Tickets link.
Is The Earth Flat? An after dinner presentation by Warwick Smith
Is the earth flat?
Using technology and a presentation style of the time, a recreation of an after dinner presentation given 33 years ago featuring unorthodox characters, a famous Victorian scientist and legal litigation, centered around nineteenth century experiments attempting to prove that the earth is flat. In addition, updates will be presented using modern technology and describing a twentieth century recreation of these flat earth experiments.
FESTIVE FILM FROLICS Antique Super 8 Film and Live Music with Andrew T. Smith and Ben Hopkinson
FESTIVE FILM FROLICS
Christmas time is here again and to take a breather and wind down after the big day, why not join Andrew and his archaic Super 8 film projector for an evening of eclectic delights with a festive theme. From Laurel and Hardy selling trees door to door, to unsettling Santa's selling savings bonds, to orphaned family home movies – you can be guaranteed of surprises in this laid back tribute to a bygone era of enjoying movies with friends and family on the big (ish) screen.
To make things even more special, several of the films will receive live musical accompaniment on the piano and other surprise instruments from the versatile Ben Hopkinson
David Broad and the Meanwood Valley Stompers
David Broad and the Meanwood Valley Stompers play all kinds of traditional American music: swing, blues, gospel, ragtime, sometimes even a bit of country.
Mt Misery + Cosial
"Mt. Misery sit in that fine lineage of Northern bands who battle encroaching darkness with luminous, endlessly beautiful pop songs...A haloed piece of Northern guitar pop" -Clash
"Shades of Big Star, Dr. Dog and Teenage Fanclub leap out from the speakers... an essential summer discovery" - Record Collector
Sharing stages with the likes of The Futureheads, Martha and Jeanines (NYC), Mt. Misery have been picking up plaudits from many a bespectacled scenester with their heartwarming live performances. With a new album all but finished, hear them play some new songs, and some old songs, and hope that they don't get too tired playing in the support band too.
Withered Hand
Withered Hand
Edinburgh based cult-indie songwriter Withered Hand (Dan Willson) is back with his first new album in 9 years. “How To Love” was recorded with (Mogwai producer) Tony Doogan in Glasgow, the new record features guests King Creosote and Kathryn Williams (both of whom are long standing collaborators).
Withered Hand broke out of Scotland’s Fence Collective music scene in 2009 releasing his acclaimed debut album “Good News” the same year. Willson toured Europe and North America before releasing a series of lo-fi EPs and his second album “New Gods” (FortunaPop!/Slumberland Records) which was nominated for the Scottish Album of the Year 2014 and shortlisted for an AIM Award.
His music has found favour and support from national and international radio, online and leading print publications.
Artist Website: http://witheredhand.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/witheredhand
Twitter: https://twitter.com/witheredhand
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5s27vvC5dAwOxD3ifVORQw
Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Withered_Hand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witheredhand
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/witheredhand
Past Events
Since the year 2002 and before, you have been watching…
The Burning Hell | Jeffrey Lewis | Duke Special |Stewart Lee | Dave Swarbrick | Josie Long | John Otway | Peggy Seeger | Martin Carthy | Stanley Brinks | Malcolm Middleton | John Bishop | Nick Pynn | Thomas Truax | Piney Gir | Misty’s Big Adventure | Jane Bom-Bane | Baby Gramps | Sandra Kerr | Simon Donald | Dan Mangan | The Fugitives | Them Trembling Bells | Buddy Wakefield | Anna and Elizabeth | The Young Uns | The Sweetback Sisters | Kristen Andreassen | Snowapple | Baskery | Say Sue Me | Paul Smith | Trevor & Simon | Ben Wetherill | The Folk Theatre Partisans…
…and hundreds more incredible, inventive, original artists; help yourself to Luke’s curated Spotify playlist of 100 past artists above - and to photos in our galleries below - but mostly to tickets for future events.
We have been putting on live music and arts events every Sunday evening at the Waiting Room since 2002.
Here are some of our most recent pre-lockdown full programmes.
