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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 ...
Mon 23rd Jun 25 19:00
A one-off Monday special in the folk club room at The Black Swan with American singer-songwriter JOHN FRINZI. This evening is going to be a little different. John blends folk and country, delivering a sunny, laid-back beach vibe. A gifted singer and songwriter he?s built an audience through craft and originality. An early demo caught the ear of l...
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.
Thu 31st Jul 25 19:30
t?s a real coup to get this fantastic 5-piece band to play the club room. The band's distinctive Scottish West Coast sound and dedication to their craft earned them a prestigious Folk Band of the Year nomination in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022.
Although they all come from different backgrounds and places, each member was immersed in tra...
Thu 9th Oct 25 19:30
It's a pleasure to welcome one of the great folk and acoustic guitarists Clive Carroll back to The Black Swan Folk Club
Widely known for his unmistakable sound, compositions, and versatility he has toured across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and China, bringing his signature blend of warmth and humour to breathtaking, genre-bending live p...