A500 Music

11/07/2024

With this glorious summer and the football occupying all our minds, it seems ages away right now but October 13th will be on us sooner than you know and ticket sales/reservations for Hannah Aldridge's show at Fulford have already topped 50. So if you want to secure yours now, you know what to do?

Hannah Aldridge & Katie bates perform the title song of Hannah’s 2 nd album “ gold rush “ live at the hen & chickens in Bristol on Tuesday 21st November 21st...

04/07/2024

Thanks to everyone who gave England a miss to come and share with us one of the best line ups we've had for many a while. Fieldlily were predictably enchanting and Angel J Snow was just a delight.
We will now be taking a well deserved break until Sunday October 13th, when we will be hosting the absolutely stunning Hannah Aldridge Music.
Tickets for this show went on sale a while back and there is already quite some interest for this artist, who I saw twice last year at Biddulph and at Stockport.
We trust you will all have a great summer and hope that those of you who don't want to miss our next show will be in touch to reserve your tickets :)

05/06/2024

How many of you were there for those first few gigs we put on in 2015/16?
Those of you that were will probably have been as gobsmacked as us when a young girl trio from Devon called Wildwood Kin took to the stage as opener in a double header with Speak' Brother at Tittensor VH.
We are immensely proud to have been there at the start of a meteoric journey that led them to play Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, as well as a prestigious appearance on Bob Harris' 'Old Grey Whistle Test'.
So you can imagine how blown away we are to be having sisters Beth and Emillie back in Stoke under their new guise of Fieldlily 🙂
Amazingly, we still have tickets for this show in a few weeks time, which is being headlined by Nashville recording artist Angel Snow.
I'm expecting the girls to announce they are appearing at Fulford on their socials soon and would expect the remaining tickets to start selling soon after, so if you haven't already secured your's, now is the time to get in touch 🙂

Wildwood Kin - Warrior Daughter (Live at the Minack Theatre, Cornwall)Debut Album ‘Turning Tides’ OUT NOW! Listen to it here: http://smarturl.it/TurningTides...

15/05/2024

A big thanks to every one of you that made up that crowd of lovely people who turned up to see Luke Jackson on Sunday night.
It makes us proud to see an act so well received and it sure reflected in their performance.
Thank you also for your generosity in donating to our nominated charity, The Lou Macari Foundation. We will pass on these monies as one donation before Christmas.
Hope to see you again soon x

Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 12/05/2024A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieswww.a500music.co.uk

20/03/2024

Because we will be doing a quick turn around (for us) between our sold out Luke Jackson show and the following show on June 30th, we would remind those of you who support us regularly that tickets for Angel Snow and Fieldlily can be booked anytime from now onwards.
And of course, if you want to avoid those pesky online booking fees, the best way is to get in touch with us direct and tickets will be secured for you, with payment not requested until the end of May :)

A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk

14/03/2024

Those who have been with us on our journey from the beginning will know that we've had some fabulous artists on, including some top notch support acts, who it's been a privilege to host.
Shanade Morrow is one such artist who wowed our audience at one of our early shows at Tittensor.
Having just found some of the original video and soundboard files, I've been able to clean up a little and repost some archived footage from her set back in October 2016... Enjoy

Tittensor Village Hall, Stoke on Trent, 02/10/2016A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttp://a500music.co.uk/

12/02/2024

What about that for a show last night?
Isabella looks and sounds like shes set for stardom... thoroughly entertaining.
And what about that guy Wes Finch? that was probably the best we've seen him.
There's more to come from the whole show on our website but I just couldn't resist sharing this first video to roll off the editing desk.

Look forward to seeing you again when Luke Jackson rolls into town again on the 12th May :)

Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 11/02/2024A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk

05/01/2024

Happy New Year everyone... 2024 is already shaping up to be something special, with at least two acts new to A500 Music heading our way.

Next month we have the wonderful Isabella Coulstock coming to Fulford, supported by our old favourite Wes Finch Music who we have just learnt is to be joined by his bass player JP. We still have tickets for this show so get in touch if you haven't already reserved yours.

On 12th May, we are pleased to announce that we will again be hosting the amazing Luke Jackson Trio. Those who came along to see him last year will attest that this is another show not to be missed, so get that one in your diaries.

We are currently talking to a number of artists about a summer show and as soon as this is finalised, you will hear it here first.

Then in October, we are blown away to be bringing Alabama's own Hannah Aldridge Music to our venue. Hannah has been on our most wanted list for some time now and this will be a dream for us to have her here. Details of show format and date will be available shortly.

Look forward to seeing you guys soon :)

Official music video of Hannah Aldridge new single 'Dorero'. Pre-save/stream on your preferred music service here: https://icea.ffm.to/dorero CREDITSArtist:...

04/11/2023

With our 2023 season now over, we have been able to put together the money that supporters of A500 Music have so generously donated at each of our shows this year, and we have forwarded the sum of £138.83 to The Macari Centre.

The video attached highlights the challenges facing Lou Macari as he supports the homeless in the city.

A500 Music are proud to support Lou and we're thankful for all the hard work he continues to put in.

Find out more at http://slickfilms.co.uk

23/10/2023

Thanks to those who made it past the stuck Creswell crossing to be with us last night (and everyone else of course 😉)
An absolutely stunning performance by Luke Jackson, Elliott Norris and Sam Mummery at Fulford VH last night, bringing our 2023 season to a close.
Thanks also for your amazing generosity again in donating towards our nominated charity, The Macari Centre ☺
Once we have totalised this years donations we will let you know and pass them on.

Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 22/10/2023A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk

14/09/2023

Do you think we'd get them all onstage at Fulford :)

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14/08/2023

Another blinding night at Fulford this Sunday with Texan guitar maverick Rodney Branigan headlining and this guy ripping it up as support. Joel Gardner

Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 13/08/2023A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk

26/05/2023

A quick reminder of another great night of live music at FVH, brought to you by Luke James Williams and Blair Dunlop :

Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 14/05/2023A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk

15/05/2023

As ever, a huge thank you to everyone who turned out to support live music and to welcome Blair Dunlop to A500 Music.
Aided by the wonderful Luke James Williams, Blair put on an amazing night of music and good humour... thanks guys.

We now look forward to the return of the unfeasibly talented Texan guitar wizard Rodney Branigan on Sunday August 13th.
To reserve your tickets now, just send me a whatsapp message or drop us a Facebook message or email and we can get your name on that ticket list with payment not required until July.

Hope everyone enjoyed the show last night and got home safely... without any blown tyres ;)

See you all soon x

14/04/2023

Happy weekend everybody. Can we just say a big thank you to everyone that has bought tickets so far for our upcoming gig with Blair Dunlop and Luke James Williams on May 14th and you'll be delighted to know that we're nearly sold out.
If you're hoping to join us for this show please get in touch :)

Isolation session for ! Thanks for asking me mate, lovely to e-jam. Stay safe, people. Big up the NHS and the heroes working in the heal...

23/02/2023

20/02/2023

Wow that was some gig last night.
Thanks to Jenny Colquitt Music and Joel Gardner for putting on such a great show and proving that they can both do it on a cold Sunday night in Stoke :)
And to you lot too of course for turning out in such numbers, supporting live music and helping make it such a fantastic night.
Thanks also for your generous donations towards our nominated charity, The Lou Macari Foundation, raising a tidy £28.32 which we will add to the monies raised throughout the year.

24/12/2022

Merry Christmas to all of you who have supported us this and every year so far.
There would be no A500 Music without you guys, so here's wishing you all peace and goodwill for the festive season 🎅

Thea Gilmore 'That'll Be Christmas' Official Music Video

19/12/2022

It was a real privilege earlier today, to meet up with ex Scotland and Man United striker, Stoke City manager and all round local hero Lou Macari.
I was there to present him with a cheque for £110 raised by friends and supporters of A500 Music for The Macari Foundation in Stoke on Trent.

http://macari-foundation.co.uk/

10/11/2022

At this time every year, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice defending others.
This poignant song by Luke Jackson is a painful reminder of the human cost of war.

We will remember them.

From Luke's show with Amy Wadge Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 21/01/2017A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500musi...

29/10/2022

Wishing Luke Jackson all the best for his last two shows supporting Jools Holland this weekend.

Fulford Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 23/10/2022A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk

24/10/2022

On behalf of Luke Jackson, ChristieMusician and ourselves, can we thank everyone for coming along yet again to support live music at Fulford Village Hall.
With the rising cost of living and soaring heating bills, it isn't a given that people will still want to come out and see live music, so it's especially rewarding for us that you have made this another sell out gig; showing your appreciation for these young and amazingly talented artists.

Tonight's incredible show was the last of our 2022 series and we will be taking a well earned break until February of next year when it all starts again :)
Tickets are already available online (and selling) for our first two shows in February and May of 2023.
Don't forget though that you can buy now and pay later for these shows by contacting me (Ian Boyle) direct by phone, email or by messaging us here on Facebook.
Check out our website for further details www.a500music.co.uk

21/10/2022

We are pleased to announce that we have effectively sold out for Sunday night's show with Luke Jackson and ChristieMusician.
To avoid disappointment, there may be space to sit a few more people at the back of the hall so get in touch if you want to be considered for the last few available seats.
Look forward to seeing you there on Sunday night :)

02/10/2022

I know it's hard to think about 2023 yet but at A500 Music we are already working on our program for next year and we're very excited to be introducing some new artists to you.
Kicking off in style in February will be an exceptional young band led by the sensational Jenny Colquitt Music from Widnes. Supporting Jenny we are equally delighted to have secured the services of another massively talented youngster, Joel Gardner.

Not wanting to wish away Christmas but this is a line up we just can't wait to see on stage here in Stoke :)

Check the website out for more info www.a500music.co.uk

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27/09/2022

It's just a few short weeks until Luke Jackson returns to Fulford on Sunday 23rd October. If you haven't booked up for this show yet, please get in touch, it should be another great night.
To whet your appetite, we have dug out some classic old video from Luke's first visit to us when we were hosting shows at Tittensor :)

Tittensor Village Hall - Stoke on Trent - 22/05/2016A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttp://a500music.co.uk/

22/09/2022

Pinched this photo off Instagram and I think you'll agree it's got so much going on.
How many people do you know or conversely how many can't you name?
Don't shout out and spoil it for others, if you don't know any, just name their position in the line up and I can give the answers at the end of class :)
For info, it was at a Prince's trust gig in 1996 (damn, I've given you one of the answers :D)

09/09/2022

05/09/2022

Just to say thanks again to everyone who donated to Mike Balsamo's fund raising drive for Dementia UK at our recent Song Writers show. Together, you raised an amazing £69 on the night for this worthy cause and I know that brothers, Mike Steve and Andy are most grateful for your support.
Thanks also for you continued support in helping us to bring these amazing musicians here and keeping music LIVE in Fulford :)

Fulford, Stoke on Trent 21/08/2022A500 Music - Bringing great live music to The Potterieshttps://www.a500music.co.uk/

24/08/2022

The eagle eyed amongst you may have noticed that we have had to bring forward the date of the Luke Jackson show by a week to accommodate an opportunity for him to appear as support to a household name in the world of music.
So we have moved everything to the 23rd October and tickets will be on sale online for this show very soon.
However, this doesn't stop you getting in touch with me directly and reserving your seats and paying later by bank transfer as usual, so lets be hearing from you :)

22/08/2022

Great to see so many people turn out last night for the Song Writers Show with the Amazing Balsamo Collins Riley
And a big thank you also for your amazing generosity in filling 'Macari' our charity pig with your loving donations towards Mike Balsamo's Dementia awareness fund raising drive. These were passed to Mike's brother, Steve Balsamo at the end of the evening. Anything that helps raise awareness and fund research into a possible treatment for this awful condition is surely what we all want to see.