The Leaderboard

This is the current quiz leaderboard from our Monday & Thursday streaming shows on Facebook from 8.30pm-11pm. Click here to join us on the next one and perhaps have your name immortalised on the board.

Mike West

Mike West plays a unique blend of Country Blues with a Hard Rock kick in the teeth Alt-Country troubadour Mike West began his musical journey as the frontman and guitarist for a thrash metal band until he traded in his electric guitar for an acoustic and began paying homage to his love of delta blues, folk and…

JD & The Loft Dwellers

JD & The Loft Dwellers are a band born out of Lockdown. Unable to gather a band due to covid restrictions, and experiment in cloning technology led to the birth or a nice little close harmony band of loft dwelling musos. Get your hands on a copy of the new album now from;johnwdoyle.bigcartel.comor on download…

Rose Greenwood

 “Superb lyrics that will really strike a chord.” Michelle Hussey, BBC Radio Manchester. Rose is a fierce supporter of all things live music related, a sterling addition to any jam night and a bit of a legend in our little valley (don’t tell her that though, she’d only blush!). Compelling singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from…

Brandon Ridley

Brandon Ridley is a wonderful singer songwriter from North Wales, I first heard Brandon while he was recording his set for The Hen House Presents Acoustic Sessions and I was totally blown away by the authenticity of his songwriting! His album “mighty fine, broke & free” is available at his band camp page. You can…

Emma Connor

Emma Connor is a tremendous singer songwriter, on first listen her songs were clearly world class and I was totally blown away with her set for The Hen House Presents Acoustic Sessions! Emma is a 23 year old alternative singer songwriter based in Manchester. With influences ranging from alternative rock, to country, to good old-fashioned pop,…

Edwina Hayes

Edwina Hayes is not only a folk legend but, it turns out, is a regular viewer of our humble little loft show :0 Edwina has been streaming regular Saturday night sessions during lockdown from her Facebook page. Edwina’s beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as…

Joe Martin

I met Joe while he was recording his Lockdown set for The Hen House Presents Acoustic Sessions and I was totally blown away! “The night I was at the Bluebird a young Englishman with a rich, resonant voice named Joe Martin seemed primed for bigger things.” – Jeremy Egner New York Times.  Musically,  Joe didn’t…

Emma Moore

While Emma Moore brings ALL the fire you’d expect from a Redhead,don’t get too comfortable at one of her shows. With sass and charm in equal measure, Moore will have you singing along at the top of your lungs  to Country Rock smashes like ‘Dutch Courage’ –then before you know it, be breaking your heart with…

Stuart Wolfenden & DRL

Stuart Wolfenden is a well-known actor who has appeared during his 38 year career in dramas such as Making Out, Clocking Off, Blue Murder, Jimmy McGovern’s Accused and more recently Years and Years and Shane Meadows‘ The Virtues. Stuart became well established in Soap Land with his appearances in Emmerdale and as Mark Casey the Mechanic…

Ian Smith

My story with Ian goes back nearly 30 years when he showed kindness and encouragement to a young speccy lad from manchester, gave me a couple of demo tapes and sent me on my way. I caught up with Ian maybe 15 years later and we quickly became friends. Ian’s music means the world to…

The Fargo Railroad Co.

The nicest guys – the greatest songs – the most kick ass band you ever saw! Southern Rock forged and sharpened in Sheffield. The Fargo Railroad Co. are a southern rock / americana inspired 4 piece band from Sheffield, UK. Fargo are what a band should be all about! The songs, the gig and the…

Orit Shimoni

When you hear someone sing one of the finest songs you’ve ever heard, sung with a voice that brings you smiles of awe along with tears of “I hear ya”, and then you talk to that singer and realise they are a humble, grateful and truly genuine human… THAT! Orit is a true troubadour and…

Nicholas Johnson

Cincinnati, Ohio: Where the south meets the Midwest. It’s also the best way to describe the music of Kentucky-born Singer/Songwriter Nicholas Johnson; Southern roots meets Midwest rust belt rock. His EP Shady Pines Vol. 1 puts all of that on display by crafting heartbreakingly genuine songs in the spirit of songwriting heroes like Tom Petty,…

Between the Vines

Kev & Rebecca Whitehead are the dynamic duo at the heart of Between The Vines. Rebecca Whitehead Lead singer/ Songwriter and Acoustic guitarRebecca Whitehead, Singer/Songwriter. Her debut album, Crazy love was released 2014 and was an eclectic mix of Hip hop/ R&B and Dance, encompassing the unique sound of Electronic and Accustic mix. Rebecca then…

Kira Mac

Kira Mac is just a goddamn force of nature! A great songwriter & powerful guitar player with a tremendous voice all wrapped up in leather, lace, snakeskin boots, sass, wit & a bag of snappy comebacks. what’s not to love! During lockdown Kira has been performing live streaming gigs from her Facebook page and crowdfunding…

Chloe Jones

Chloe Jones is a wonderful singer-songwriter from Greater Manchester, UK. She accompanies herself on the acoustic guitar and her style can be described as a blend of folk, country and Americana.  She is influenced by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, First Aid Kit, Tracy Chapman, Lissie and Courtney-Marie Andrews. Chloe has featured regularly on BBC…

Grab It And Bang

“Born under a Mcr star. Southern gothic energy, playing off the beaten track foot stompers for your home fried dixie delight!” In this world there are doers & talkers… make no mistake, this a band of doers! Uke fuelled driving tunes one minute and tear jerking, hair raising ballads the next, a GIAB gig is…

Ian Reynolds-Young

Ian is a wonderful singer songwriter that I’ve had the pleasure of jamming with on many an occasion. Ian’s songs are timeless and have the ability to silence a busy room with their beautiful melody and delicacy. I had the pleasure of playing one of my first original acoustic gig’s for Ian as he used…

Joseph Lofthouse

Joseph is a phenomenal singer songwriter from Lancashire. He’s opened for Elbow at the Manchester Apollo as well as many others and is clearly no stranger to the stage. I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with Joseph on a few occasions and he’s always been not only a gentleman but a truly inspiring and encouraging…