LIVE MUSIC
Stroke of genius big band
[in the Marquee – all other bands in the clubhouse] Playing together since 2013, this is the band’s second appearance at the Beer Festival. Expect Glenn Miller nostalgia from the 40s, along with big band swing classics and modern favourites. The band was founded by trumpet player Enrico Marchesi, who after surviving a stroke, put the band together to raise funds for the Stroke Association. The band plays outdoors in parks during the summer, and over the years has raised £26,386 for Stroke Association.
Topaz
A contemporary jazz group led by sax player/singer Cathy Ibberson. They like to join people in dancing and singing. A hit last year Chapel Allerton, and now at our Festival for the first time.
Elevation Avenue
With a fresh modern sound, Elevation Avenue is one of the most exciting live bands in the North. They perform a fun mix of soul, funk, pop and rock covers: a great mix of old classics, the latest hits, and everything in between.
Pop and Rock Choir
12:30 - 1:10pm Pop ’n’ Rock Choir is a vibrant, high energy community choir that brings people together through the sheer joy of singing. Blending iconic pop anthems with classic rock favourites, their performances are bold, uplifting, and designed to get audiences smiling, clapping, and singing along.
CC Easy Jazz and Blues Trio
1:30 - 2:00pm First time at the Festival, Cheryl D Elias and her trio with beautifully sung acoustic jazzy and bluesy songs from the early days, with some quirky modern songs in the same vein.
Pete Stagg
2:30 - 3:00pm Over decades Pete has been singer and guitarist in local rock and soul bands, and has appeared many times at our Festival. This year he returns with an acoustic set drawing songs from folk, country and rock, including the music of Paul Simon, Tom Petty, Cat Stevens, Travelling Wilburys and more. So grab another beer and listen to an eclectic mix of great acoustic song covers.
Kinda Blue
3:30 - 4:15pm Leeds-based blues band expertly playing the classic blues that influenced so many British bands of the 60s. They’ve played at all of our previous festivals and we’re lucky to have them back.
Scott and the Antarctics
4:45 - 6pm The festival’s perennial party band, now with special guest female vocalist Gill. You’ll love their playlist of classics.
Swamp Donkeys
6:30 - 7:15pm After a brief 33-year hiatus, Roundhay School alumni the Swamp Donkeys have reformed to bring their original indie-rock crowd-pleasers back to Leeds. Mid-life crisis? Maybe. Loving it just like they were 19 again? Absolutely.
Setlist
7:45 - 8:45pm Expertly played indie rock from talented bunch of students from Allerton Grange School. Will they do a swamp Donkey and be back with us 33 years from now?
Sicknotes of Cawood
9:15 - 10:30pm A rockabilly band from Cawood playing everything from swing and jazz to pop and rock in their inimitable "ramshackle" style. A huge hit at the Festival the last two years.