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Thu 24th Apr 25 19:30
White Sail - Alt-folk chroniclers of Love, Life, Land & Sea and old friends of the Black Swan Folk Club the York-based trio feature Sarah Dean, Jane Stockdale & Chris Bartram. With a glorious melding of harmony vocals & guitars, mandolin, Celtic harp, Appalachian dulcimer, shruti box, trumpet, flute, woodwinds & percussion, they we...
Thu 1st May 25 19:30
After a storming gig, just over a year ago, we couldn't wait to get these two back at The Black Swan Folk Club.
They are simply one of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, and they combine heartfelt musicality, unparalleled virtuosity and vocal harmony.
Using the folk music of the British Isles as a catalyst, Kit and Aaron...
Thu 8th May 25 19:30
Another Black Swan favourite returns to the club. For almost 50 years BOB FOX has been regarded as one of ?the iconic voices? of British folk song. HIs career began during the vibrant ?folk revival? of the 60s and 70s and he has become one of the most highly rated and best loved singer/guitarists both in the UK and beyond.
Masterful interpretation ...
Thu 15th May 25 19:30
Back at The Black Swan an evening not to be missed.
?Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection? ? Songlines
Midlands-born Sam Carter is a BBC Folk Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist renowned for his narrative-rich songwriting, which Uncut described as bei...
Mon 9th Jun 25 19:30
James Keelaghan returns to The Black Swan Folk Club. His return is long overdue and this concert is the final night of the extended City of York 'Roland Wall's' Folk Weekend 2025.
Called Canada?s finest singer-songwriter by one of the most respected and lauded music journalists of the last 50 years, James Keelaghan is an artist who has proven to b...
Thu 19th Jun 25 19:30
This one is a double bill with 2 locally based artists who certainly require more attention.
LEWIS PUGH was brought to our notice when he made an impressive debut at one of our Open Mic evenings earlier this year.
He is a prolific songwriter influenced by everything from bluegrass, country, folk through to skiffle and punk. Through his family his ...
Thu 10th Jul 25 19:30
Stan Graham, David Swann and Anna Shannon all well known to the club as three fine North Yorkshire singer-songwriters with a wealth of great songs. They entertain with a mixture of their own compositions plus tales to tell about the songs. Three different styles held together by excellent musicianship, humour and great storytelling.