MOUNTAIN SONG

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Friday 20 November 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)

Chinley Community Centre, Lower Lane Chinley SK23 6BE

Tickets £14 – available from the Chinley Co-op, Lower Lane SK23 6BD, or online (booking fee applies) at https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/wradnyokjxby

An uplifting and authentic bluegrass experience, full of rich harmonies, dazzling guitar work and down-home spirit.

The Show

Join Mountain Song for a foot-stomping, soul-stirring journey through the golden age of bluegrass and Appalachian music. This British duo brings the high-energy joy and poignant beauty of mountain music to life with dazzling guitar picking, soaring harmonies and a repertoire that ranges from gospel to fiddle tunes and the lonesome ballads of old. 

With their intimate setup and traditional mic technique, the performance feels warm and immediate – like gathering around a fire to share songs with friends. James Hickman and Will Greenway’s easy rapport and deep love for the music shine through every note, making it a joyful, inclusive experience for audiences of all ages. 

Whether you’re a bluegrass aficionado or just looking for a night of brilliant live acoustic music, Mountain Song promises a truly memorable evening full of charm, talent and toe-tapping tunes.

COUNTER’S CREEK

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Saturday 26 September 7.30pm (doors 7.00pm)

Chinley Community Centre, Lower Lane Chinley SK23 6BE

Tickets £14 – available from the Chinley Co-op, Lower Lane SK23 6BD, or online (booking fee applies) at https://www.ticketsource.com/blackbrook-valley-arts/counter-s-creek/2026-09-26/19:30/t-gljvygd

Four exceptional musicians. One unforgettable evening of music.

Blending rich vocal harmonies, dazzling musicianship and infectious energy, this acclaimed folk quartet brings together contemporary British and Irish folk with irresistible rhythms that will have you tapping your feet from the very first tune.

Each musician brings their own unique musical background, creating a sound that is fresh, vibrant and unlike anything else. Expect soaring melodies, heartfelt songs, lively dance tunes and plenty of laughter as the band share their stories, wit and warmth throughout the evening.

This welcoming, uplifting performance invites everyone to sing along to sea shanties, join in the harmonies and become part of the experience, making it the perfect night out for the whole family!

Swing 26 – Saturday 20th June

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WI Hall, Lower Lane, Chinley SK23 6BD – visit the Tickets page for more information

Matthew Compton (accordion), Ken Marley (double bass), Paul Hartley (guitar) and Julian Gregory (violin) have played together as an ensemble over many years, developing a musical telepathy that’s hard to create any other way.

With violin, accordion, double bass and guitar, the band have access to music from across the world in many styles, in a close-knit and reactive way the instruments converse, take flights of fancy and each player responds as if of the same mind. Expect everything from the Hot Club de France to the bothys of County Kerry or the barns of Shetland; from Brahms’ take on Hungarian dances to the real thing. Songs from Broadway, songs from the smoky jazz clubs of New Orleans, virtuoso fireworks and plenty of well-loved, familiar tunes. The band dubs itself ‘Swing ’26’ – next year it will be ‘Swing 27’. Don’t miss them before they’re gone.

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