FESTIVAL LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY 4TH JULY…
Live music from midday to 11pm
DIRTY RUBY
UK BLUES AWARDS 2026 NOMINEE ‘BEST EMERGING BAND’
Dirty Ruby are a five‑piece contemporary blues band hailing from the East Midlands, first formed in 2018. Compared to ’70s blues‑rock bands Stone the Crows and Vinegar Joe, with Anna’s lead vocals compared to Chrissie Hynde and Elkie Brooks.
The band consists of a tight rhythm section, gorgeous blues guitar with a bit of ‘crunch’, dirty Hammond organ / Fender Rhodes keyboards with vocal harmonies and a smattering of harmonica.
Having received Top 20 nominations for Best Emerging Band 2025 and 2026, from the UK Blues Federation, the band are gaining momentum and causing waves on the circuit. Their original material is a mix of Blues genres, well written, lyrically good and well delivered, and with a genuinely strong sound, the band are definitely going places.
Visit Dirty Ruby at their website, and on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, SoundCloud. Spotify / Amazon & all major listening platforms: ‘Dirty Ruby’
STEVE MORRISON
We are thrilled to welcome blues powerhouse Steve Morrison back to the Festival. Steve's extraordinary guitar playing has taken him to festivals and venues across the country and Europe-wide. His ability to hold the bass-line and chords, while adding melody lines that sing, makes his guitar playing unique. His repertoire includes many original songs full of wit and social commentary, and the lyrics are delivered with his warm, passionate voice that combines with the guitar to give a powerful performance. A veritable one-man band!
Visit Steve on Facebook.
THE LONGSHIP
The Longship - Warriors of sound from Northumberland playing their own distinctive brand of original classic rock.
Expect a hard hitting set of rockers from this widely enjoyed three piece band.
Check out the band’s excellent official music videos on YouTube, listen on any of the major streaming platforms or download from Bandcamp.
STORMCROW
Described as a lively fusion of folk and punk, Stormcrow’s self-penned songs with a social conscience subject matter ranges wide, from Pirates, Ghosts, Werewolves and folklore itself.
The line up is Amanda Hadlett on vocals and Mark Hadlett guitar and vocals.
Connect with Stormcrow on Facebook.
THE HONEY BADGERZ
We are The Honey Badgerz from Hawick in the Scottish Borders. We play and write our own classic Rock songs. We are absolutely delighted to be returning to Horncliffe and have a rip-roaring set in store! Check out some of our songs on all streaming sites.
Visit The Honey Badgerz on Facebook.
THE KELSO COBBLES BAND
We are inspired by Scottish Folk Music and sounds that come from a Country tradition. We love to engage with our audience and make them feel like they're a part of the performance.
Visit The Cobbles Band’s website.
Photo by Shirley Athey
KEITH & LOUISE plus friends from Horncliffe Folk Club
Keith & Louise deliver simple harmonies and accompaniments to both familiar and self-penned songs. They invite you to enjoy humorous tales and sad ballads rooted in the English Folk Tradition.
Read about Horncliffe Folk Club.
DOGHOUSE BLUES BAND
The Doghouse Blues Band formed in 2025, based in Coldingham. We are:
Nigel Leighton - Keyboards and Vocals
Graham Johnston - Bass
Johnny D’Aguilar - Drums
John Carefull - Guitar
We play a mix of well-known and less well-known blues songs from across the years.
MICHELLE LAVERICK
Michelle Laverick is an independent singer-songwriter whose thoughtful, confessional songwriting blends contemporary folk with atmospheric acoustic textures. Originally from Teesside and now based in the Peak District of Derbyshire, her music draws on storytelling, landscape and personal reflection to create songs that feel both intimate and expansive.
DONALD BUICK
An outstanding musician and songwriter from Perthshire, Scotland. Finely crafted songs and a voice to match.
RAG BAG BORDER MORRIS
Morris dancers in the Scottish Borders
We are a mixed team dancing Welsh Border and developing our own Scottish Borders tradition.
Visit Rag Bag Border Morris on Facebook.
TICKETS
An all day wristband is FREE if collected before 5pm, otherwise a £5 entry fee applies for evening entertainment only
Evening tickets can be purchased on the night on the door (card payments accepted)
SUNDAY 5TH JULY…
Live music from midday to 10pm
JON PALMER TRIO
"Palmer is a superb songwriter… wonderful melodies and soaring choruses, contemporary, interesting and vibrant...style, wit and panache"
Maverick Magazine
The Jon Palmer Trio is a reduced version of the award winning Jon Palmer Acoustic Band. Half the size in fact, but with the same energy, enthusiasm, and commitment.
Featuring Jon on vocals and guitars, Wendy Ross (Magna Carta) on violin and vocals, and Lee Wellbrook on mandolins and vocals, you can expect plenty of songs from the band’s latest critically acclaimed album, Vacca Wall, a few new songs, and lots of the old bangers….
Visit the Jon Palmer Acoustic Band on their website and Facebook.
SALMON CITY BLUES BAND
Formed in early 2019 in Horncliffe, Northumberland, the band takes it's name from the days of CB radio when Berwick-Upon-Tweed was known as Salmon City. Playing an eclectic mix of blues, blues rock and rock n roll, including old classics and also some original songs, the band have proved to be incredibly popular and ensure that you will be up on your feet and dancing.
Visit the Salmon City Blues Band website and join their Facebook group.
Photo by D. Clarke Photography
JENNY BIDDLE
Aussie Indie Folk With a Twist of Blues
“Well seasoned guitarist, witty storyteller, poignant songwriter and winner of the Blues and Roots Radio International Song Contest 2020. Jenny Biddle fashions an infectious mix of down to earth modern folk for the wandering soul.”
We are delighted to welcome Jenny back to the Horncliffe Beer and Music Festival.
Find out more about Jenny on her website or on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
SUNBELLY
Sunbelly are a band from North Northumberland and The Borders who bring warm grooves and a laid back feel to a mix of blues, original songs and choice covers, drawing you into the music and the vibe!
Visit Sunbelly on Facebook.
MICHELLE LAVERICK
Michelle Laverick is an independent singer-songwriter whose thoughtful, confessional songwriting blends contemporary folk with atmospheric acoustic textures. Originally from Teesside and now based in the Peak District of Derbyshire, her music draws on storytelling, landscape and personal reflection to create songs that feel both intimate and expansive.
WOOWHO
WooWho have a bit of an edgy vibe. We take songs from a range of eras and styles and interpret them in our own unique way. We cover pop and rock bands from Beatles to Waterboys and do our own takes of swing and jazz songs.
Visit WooWho’s website.
TWEED RIVER JAZZ BAND
The Tweed River Jazz Band are: Clarinet - John Faragher, Vocals & Piano - Ruth Alder Bateman, Accordion - Freeland Barbour, Banjo - Brian Martin, Double Bass - Brian Smith, Drums - Les Turnbull
The band has played for nigh on 40 years. Originally put together by trumpeter Peter Roughead who passed away two years ago. Brian Smith and Les Turnbull are the original members, and John Faragher and Brian Martin joined later. Ruth has been with us just over ten years. We play New Orleans Jazz from 1920's onwards.
MELANIE S JANE
Melanie S Jane is a singer/songwriter living in North East England playing alt/psych music and is also a member of the original band ‘Emerald Stone’.
Some of Melanie S Jane's music has so far been described as quirky, ethereal, psychedelic. Melanie creates all the music herself, using synths and guitars.
For live performances Melanie S Jane enjoys performing with guitar and also her own created keyboard, drums, bass, synth sounds that are heard on the recordings.
MET. OFFICE
Met. Office is a jazz quartet that brings together the best of acoustic, electric, and electronic sounds to create their unique and improvisatory style. With a focus on the cool jazz age and beyond, Met. Office delivers a rich and unforgettable musical experience that will leave you wanting more.
ALNWICK PIPERS’ SOCIETY
Visit their Facebook group for information.
OTHER FESTIVAL MUSIC
POP-UP MUSIC ACTS AND SESSIONS in the Fishers Arms Community Pub
FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY with Salmon City Blues Band on Friday 3rd July at 8pm in the Fishers Arms Community Pub
INFO
Card payments are accepted by the brewery stalls and Memorial Hall bar, and for evening admittance.
Cakes and hot drinks will be cash only, so please come prepared!
Dogs - other than assistance dogs - will not be permitted in Horncliffe Memorial Hall or on the village green.
There will be strictly no access for cars in the centre of the village - ample parking will be provided in the field on the left when entering the village.
THE FESTIVAL IS RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH HORNCLIFFE MEMORIAL HALL