Alice Armstrong is an independent, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and entertainer from the UK, whose music creates a world of magic, humour and depth. Reshaping nostalgic rhythm & blues grooves through a contemporary lens, Armstrong delivers heart-breaking ballads and toe-tapping ear-worms with a breathtaking vocal talent, sharp wit and electric stage presence, all backed by a world-class band.

Snake is one of the most in-demand rock soul and jazz sax players in the world, widely known for his solos on tracks such as Lisa Stansfield’s “Change”, M-People’s “Search For A Hero, Moving On Up and Take That “A Million Love Songs”. It’s a couple of years since the Snake Davis Band were here though sdo expect guitar, drums, bass guitar and a sensational boundary-blurring mix including Soul, Northern Soul, Jazz, R+B, Ambient and classy pop.

Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, Megson has gained a reputation not only for the duo’s arresting & intelligent songwriting, but also for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna and Stu Hanna, Megson has been described as “the most original duo on the British folk scene” by the Guardian and as FROOTS Magazine puts it “if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem”.

Another world first for Ropery Hall! Snake and Neil have been friends and collaborators for decades but have never performed before as a duo. They’re scheming, dreaming and experimenting, and cooking up a wonderfully diverse set. Neil has for some years been the bass player with Queen! Not a pretend Queen but the real thing! Perhaps we’ll get some insights….. Other credits include Hamish Stewart, Billy Cobham, Omar Puente, Elio Pace, Chris While and Julie Matthews….Expect classy melodies, wonderful playing…

Critically acclaimed folk duo Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage join forces with virtuoso double bassist Jon Thorne for a special one-off UK tour. With their vintage guitars and heartfelt harmony vocals sharing just a single microphone for pickup, Hannah & Ben’s live shows have always been magical, intimate experiences. This special collaboration with Thorne’s unmistakably rich tone and musical intuition promises to be a balm for the soul.

Contemporary folk/acoustic duo Gilmore & Roberts combine award- winning songwriting with astounding musicianship and their trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. Since releasing their debut album in 2008 the duo has toured Canada and mainland Europe, played some of the UK’s biggest acoustic festivals, toured with folk rock legends Fairport Convention and won countless accolades for their genre-spanning work.

Jaywalkers are a real melting pot of their collective inspirations and the influences of their musical upbringings. This is evident in their live sets which come to life in their use of Country heartbreak and Bluegrass dynamism applied to issues of the modern day and life as a touring band…mostly stuck on the M6. Their live shows are fun, intimate, and full of the kind of energy that can only come from a band completely immersed in the music they…