Here is our programme which we feel is an exciting mix of new faces to the venue combined with the return of some RipleyLive favourites. Bands love to play Ripley Town Hall because of the special atmosphere created by an enthusiastic and respectful audience standing directly in front of the stage. We understand however that some people like/need to sit and where numbers allow we provide seating towards the back of the hall.
First time visitors to our main hall venue need to be aware that views of the performers can be restricted for those seated towards the front and we ask that people accept this situation uncomplainingly. Also if a seat is important to you please arrive early as when all the chairs are taken no more can be provided. An indication is given below of the likely lay-out for each of the shows. Finally, our gigs are for those who like to listen not to talk and we kindly ask that anyone who wants to chat retire to our upstairs bar so as not to spoil the show for others.
We continue to offer firms and individuals the chance to sponsor a gig of their choice and have their name featured on gig tickets and on our website. The cost is £100 and includes a couple of free tickets to the gig.
Saturday May 26th 2012
BABAJACK in our Upstairs Room
This band features Trevor Steger on resonator, acoustic, "winebox" guitars and rack harmonica, Becky Tate on vocals, African drums, cajon and stomp and Marc Miletitch on double bass. They are currently taking the blues circuit and festivals by storm prompting this audience reaction from the Skegness Rock & Blues Festival -
"I've been coming here for 6 years and this is the best band I've heard!
"I'm a rock fan and didn't know if I was going to like this... I love it!"
"Best band of the weekend"
And the magazines say - "Outstanding" Blues Matters, "Rhythm, power and sheer groove... addictive!" Blues in Britain, "They will leave you in AWE" Maverick.
7.30 for 8.15 start. Seated.
Tickets £10 members and £12 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
Saturday June 9th 2012
An Audience with DANI WILDE: Live & Unplugged in our Upstairs Room
This promises to be a special gig in our intimate Blues Room with blues & soul star Dani Wilde joined by Stuart Dixon (Geno Washington, Marcus Malone) and her brother Will Wilde. Radio 2’s Paul Jones says “I truly believe one cannot consider themselves to be a true blues fan until they add “Dani Wilde” to their collection.” He was equally enthusiastic about ace harmonica player Will when he played a live session on Paul’s show.
7.30 for 8.15 start. Seated.
Tickets £10 members and £12 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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| £10 + 56p booking fee | £12 + 63p booking fee |
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
Friday July 6th 2012
LARRY MILLER BAND + POORBOY
We saw this amazing guitarist and true showman at Colne last year and had to bring him to Ripley. “The fieriest, fruitiest, ballsiest guitarist your likely to hear” Classic Rock Magazine.
7.30 for 8.15 start. Seated / Standing.
Tickets £10 members and £12 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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| £10 + 56p booking fee | £12 + 63p booking fee |
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
Saturday August 11th 2012
THE BOOMTOWN RATS + The Reverbs
Ever since the very beginning of The Boomtown Rats, guitarist Garry Roberts and drummer Simon Crowe have been the driving force behind the Boomtown Rats sound.
Nearly 25 years since playing at Live Aid to an audience of billions, Boomtown Rats Garry Roberts and Simon Crowe return to the music scene with their highly rated band (Pete Barton on bass & vocals and Darren Beale guitar).
They play all of their massive Boomtown Rats hits including Rat Trap, She's So Modern, Diamond Smiles, Like Clockwork, Someone's Looking At You, Looking After Number 1, Mary of the 4th Form, their brilliant new version of I Don't Like Mondays, and many more.
7.30 for 8.15 start. Standing.
Tickets £15 members and £17 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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| £15 + 73p booking fee | £17 + 81p booking fee |
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
Friday August 31st 2012
LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POORBOYS
Ever since Willie and his band first appeared at Ripley in 2010 we have been asked “when will you get Lightnin’ Willie back!”. It seemed that whatever people’s musical taste they all loved Willie and his talented band which includes Giles King (Hokie Joint) on harmonica. If you missed him the first time don’t make the same mistake again!
7.30 for 8.15 start. Seated / Standing.
Tickets £10 members and £12 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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| £10 + 56p booking fee | £12 + 63p booking fee |
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
Saturday September 22nd 2012
FROM THE JAM
+ Strangers In Paradise
Featuring Bruce Foxton (The Jam original bass player), Mark Brzezicki (Big Country) and Russell Hastings who has shocked audiences nationwide with his passionate interpretation (vocals & guitar) of The Jam's back catalogue. 2012 is the 35th anniversary of The Jam's debut album "In the City" and the band will be playing this from start to finish plus all the classic Jam singles & album tracks.
7.30 for 8.15 start. Standing.
Tickets £18 members and £20 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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| £18 + 84p booking fee | £20 + 91p booking fee |
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
Saturday September 29th 2012
HANS THEESSINK in our Upstairs Room
Considered to be the pre-eminent European Bluesman Dutchman Hans Theessink is almost constantly on tour internationally playing around 200 gigs per year. Since 1970 he has released 20 albums many of them winning awards. His solo gigs are legendary combining brilliant slide guitar playing, a deep resonant voice and storytelling laced with warmth and humour. “A totally joyous night of heavenly, heavenly blues that you’d be utterly crazy to miss” Hillary Drysdale, The Running Horse, Nottingham.
7.30 for 8.15 start. Seated.
Tickets £8 members and £10 guests and non-members. Please send a cheque payable to Ripley Blues and s.a.e. to Andy Herrington, 1 Foundry Gardens, Knaresborough HG5 8BB - alternatively...
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| Members | Guests and Non-Members |
| £8 + 49p booking fee | £10 + 56p booking fee |
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of e-tickets required. Please note that we do not post tickets to you. Your PayPal confirmation email is sufficient, or simply have your party identify themselves by your name and email address for admission. |
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No refunds.
COMING UP:
October 20th Counterfeit Stones
November 2nd/3rd/4th Chantel McGregor in residence solo upstairs
December 1st Dr Feelgood + Lucy Zirins
December - What, no Nine Below Zero! After 13 successive and glorious annual gigs at Ripley the band and Andy have jointly decided not to promote a Christmas gig in 2012 so that we can enjoy the 2013 gig all the more.
December 31st New Year's Eve party with Cover2Cover.
Thanks very much for supporting RipleyBlues - don't forget, if you enjoy a show please put your comments in our guestbook.
Looking forward to seeing you at gigs!
Best regards,
Andy
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