Tag: Wrecking Ball Arts Centre

AFFECTION PLACE is an alternative rock group based in Lyon, France, born out of the international New-Wave / Post-Punk music scene of the 80’s. The original formation played from 1979 to 1981 performing many concerts in France and Switzerland and touring with groups such as Magazine, the Cramps, A Certain Ratio, Marquis de Sade and many […]

Brilliant tribute to the legendary rock band Free Not to be missed!

An intimate all star acoustic evening of songs and stories highlighting the career of one of Scotland’s most loved and prolific songwriters. Featuring Mark Brzezicki (Ex Big Country), Simon Hough (Ex Big Country), Chris Layhe (Icicle Works), and Ken Nicol (Steeleye Span). A very special union of 4 of the finest musicians performing the ultimate […]

Mark Brzezicki ,Simon Hough and Gil Allen have been bombarded with fans asking will they tour together. The answer is YES, due to demand the band will be performing an electric set performing all the hits that Mark enjoyed as one of the key members of BIG COUNTRY. ​​THIS IS NOT A BIG COUNTRY TRIBUTE […]

Mike Massé is an internationally acclaimed artist and arranger who performs epic acoustic classic rock. He is a YouTube icon with over 160 million channel views. Legends of rock like Toto, Boston, Sarah McLachlan, Styx, Rush, Berlin, Asia, and others have expressed love and gratitude for his acoustic renditions of their songs. Toto cites his acoustic cover of “Africa” […]

Shetland born singer-songwriter Astrid Williamson returns with her tenth studio album, Shetland Suite, a collection of traditional songs and instrumentals reimagined for the 21st century. A tribute to her late mother Shetland Suite comprises of an evocative fusion of folk, electronics and field recordings and is due for release on Incarnation Records in September 2024. […]

PERFORMING A SET LIST DEDICATED TO THE LEGENDARY CCR AND JOHN FOGERTY INCLUDING ALL THE CLASSICS  PROUD MARY • BAD MOON RISING • HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN • GREEN RIVER • DOWN ON THE CORNER • LODI • FORTUNATE SON • RUN THROUGH THE JUNGLE • I PUT A SPELL ON YOU • SUSIE Q • WHO’LL STOP THE RAIN  I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE • HEY TONIGHT • COTTON FIELDS • LONG AS I CAN SEE THE LIGHT • MOLINA AND […]

Described as a morbid and vulnerable reaction to Hull’s grizzly exterior. Introducing melancholy 80’s to harsher new territory and getting lost somewhere later. Rothco: Brimming with gothic new wave sensibilities and oozing with authenticity, ROTHCO’s sound is an alluring blend of influences that impresses in its effortless blending of elements from brooding psychedelia, disco, and […]

Singer, songwriter and recording artist from Albany, NY, USA.  Kate McDonnell has captivated audiences around the globe with her award-winning songwriting skills, unique and jaw-dropping “upside down and backwards” guitar style, her infectious personality and “heart stopping voice”. From early gigs with Freddie Tane (Bill Haley and the Comets), opening shows for the likes of Bob […]

If Jarrod Dickenson’s third studio album, BIG TALK sounds like a mighty roar of defiance, that’s not a design choice or a marketing decision. The big Texan is settling scores all over town and he means every word. So what happened in the years since the release of Dickenson’s soulful sophomore long-player, Ready the Horses, […]

SCREAMING TARTS PRESENTS… Demi Marriner. Thursday May 29th 2025. Wrecking Ball Arts Centre, Hull. The name Demi Marriner is widely known on the UK music scene and with good reason. Renowned for her heartfelt songs and captivating performances, Demi’s sound encompasses multiple genres and her live shows beguile stage audiences from the off. Demi released […]

The Bonafide that audiences recognize today was formed on January 6, 2014, when guitarist Anders Rosell joined the band. The current lineup, featuring Pontus Snibb (vocals/guitar), Niklas Matsson (drums), and Martin Ekelund (bass), has since released three studio albums – Denim Devils, Flames and Are You Listening? – as well as a live album. Live […]

Since founding her own label MPress Records two decades ago, NYC-based folk-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums described by Goldmine Magazine as “mesmerizing…thoughtful, pensive and flush with an emotional flourish, all carefully and adeptly executed.” She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Rufus Wainwright, Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Howard Jones, and Grammy® winners Shawn Colvin and Judy Collins – […]

Guitar Heads is a new collaboration between 2 highly respected and talented British guitarists Jim Kirkpatrick and Paul Rose. Both of whom have extensive experience and knowledge, built upon decades of touring and studio work with some of the best known names in the business. Featuring long time Thunder bassist and drummer Harry James and […]

Kevin began his musical life on Charlie Gillett’s Oval Records in 1981 with his own band Local Heroes SW9. After two albums, his career began thriving as a writer, producer, bandleader and above all, a bullet-proof guitarist. Most notably, Kevin met David Bowie in late 1984, and worked with him on various projects including putting […]

When Heavy Pettin first burst out of Glasgow in 1981, they were vibrant, priapic, anthemic and focused. As they showed on a three-tarck demo, and on the subsequent debut single for independent label Neat (‘Roll The Dice’ / ’Love Xs Love’), they were much much more than mere Def Leppard slaves. In fact, the Pettin had an international sound that owed something to AC/DC, UFO, Thin Lizzy and Foreigner, but […]