Harrogate & Knaresborough Jazz

07/09/2025

A huge thanks once again to the fine musicians in my band.
A super gig at 'Jazz in the Spa's, Boston Spa last night.
Thanks to the excellent guys in the band...
Andy Wallis - Sax/Clarinet, Chris Lloyd - Piano/ vocals, Ken Hickey - Drums/vocals, Phil Kampen - Bass, myself on Trombone/Blues Harp/vocals.

A special mention to my good friend and special guest Tina Feather stone on Saxes/clarinet. Always a pleasure to have you on board!

Jazz in the Spa is a wonderful venture. Ken, Brenda & the team do a wonderful job of promoting music in the area. Well worth taking a look.
Cheers guys!

30/08/2025

Unfortunately due to the uncertain and changing weather forecast, and the distance travelled by some of the musicians, it's been necessary to CANCEL tomorrow's live jazz by the Riverside event.
Once again it appears that the weather has won! It's disappointing, but unfortunately we need more certainty with the weather when people are travelling considerable distances.
Fingers crossed for another time and we hope you enjoy your weekend!

29/08/2025

It's looking good for our Jazz/Street music session down at Conyngham Hall car park ( by the ruins) on Sunday.

After poor weather last year, we're hopeful. But please keep an eye on here, if cancelled, it'll be posted here. Can't wait to see you all there ! 🎺🎼👌🎶🎺🍸🍷

05/08/2025

A bit of maintenance at the Harrogate Jazz Factory 😁

05/08/2025

Harlow Carr this Sunday. We have our Dixie Delight roaming Jazz Band performing throughout the grounds 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm. All 30 min sets. Attired in our snazzy jazz shirts, what a delight!

Usual admission costs/terms apply.

If you're there, why not pop along and say hello.

16/07/2025

We travelled over to West Yorks today. Morrisons Head Office in Bradford. A really interesting little booking for an interactive slot at a conference. Made really welcome by the team there! Thanks to Tina Featherstone, Martin Wydel & Ken Hickey, for a wonderful job. Having the best people on the team means ever in this business!!

28/06/2025

WE NEED YOUR HELP! The Newark School of Musical Instrument Crafts has stood for decades as a beacon of excellence in instrument making and repair. This vital institution is now at risk.

Head Technician, Abi Taylor, reflects on her journey and the lasting influence Newark College has had on her and the wider repair community in our latest blog.

Share this poster and sign the petition to lend your support! (All links within the blog)

👉 https://www.dawkes.co.uk/sound-room/saving-newark-college-the-future-of-instrument-repair/

22/06/2025

Wow! What a night. A sell out audience or our 5th annual Jazz, Gin & Blues cabaret show! What a gig to kick off the new community ownership! Thanks to everyone who came and supported the band and the venue! Exciting times ahead.

We're looking forward to returning on June 20th 2026. Hope to see you there!

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite
by clicking the link below.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/copy-of-jazz-gin-blues-tickets-1425692507669?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/06/2025

Almost there with the set up. Just waiting for Jason Odle to come and work his magic with the PA tomorrow afternoon.
130, sell out for our Jazz, Gin & Blues show. What an honour to be the first band to play in this iconic venue since it was bought from the Ripley estate!

08/06/2025

Exciting news! Ripley Town Hall is now owned by its members. The ink is now dry on the deal! The efforts of the indefatigable Andy Herrington and the team, have secured the future of Harrogate’s most iconic independent venue for generations to come. There are exciting times ahead!
The Eugene Farrar Band are honoured that our ‘Jazz, Gin & Blues’ cabaret evening’ will be the first event under the new ownership!
Why not come along and join us, in what promises to be a fun, celebratory, musical extravaganza, kicking off the evening with a complimentary G & T !

21st June 2025 Following four sell-out audiences, the Eugene Farrar Band invite you to the fifth year of ‘Jazz, Gin & Blues!’ Featuring some of the most popular jazz musicians on the UK circuit, the band has delighted audiences at Festivals, concerts & private bookings for almost 20 years! A com...

21/05/2025

This Thursday at 'Carriages' in Knaresborough! Local Sax/Clarinet ace, Tina Featherstone is joined by the super talented Stu McDonald, for a Super-Saxy evening! Definitely the place to be on Thursday!

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07/05/2025

Skipton today, where our Crucible Brass Band were honoured to be part of a gentleman's funeral. There's something special about being asked to be part of that journey! Especially as this gentleman was a fellow musician.
A great celebration of life, with some knockout musicians. Andy Wallis, Martin Wydel, Rod McNamara, and Eugene Farrar.