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PAST GIGS 2022:
MARCH
26th: The Taps Bar, Darwen:1 Railway Rd, Darwen BB3 2RG, 01254 447241 8 - 10pm (2 X 45 min sets)
24th: Cobalt Tales & Friends at The Cross Scythes: STORM TREES with The Double D's, Katy & Ian and Cobalt Tales
18th: The Flying Duck, Ilkeley: 16 Church St, Ilkley LS29 9DR (2 x 45 min sets)
12th: International Women's Day Event at Drone Valley Community Brewery: Unit 2, Unstone Business complex, Main Rd, Unstone, Dronfield S18 4AB 8pm (2 x 45 min sets)
Fundraiser for supporting victims of domestic and serial abuse.
Tickets £7.50 - Includes first drink A special beer has been brewed for International Women's Day which will launch at this event.
10th: Crookes Folk Club, Sheffield, : 43 Slinn St, Sheffield S10 1NW Featured Artist 8.30pm
7th: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Monday of the month): COBALT TALES with Helen Beauchamp and Mike Swann & Katy Patchwood
4th: The Swan and Railway, Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1BA 9.30pm - 11pm (2 X 45 min sets)
FEBRUARY
24th: The Cross Scythes Fourth Thursdays: ELDAISAL with Silver Mill, Barry Wastnidge and Cobalt Tales 20th: Skipton Sound Bar, Swadford Street, Skipton, BD23 1RD 4.30pm (2 x 45 min sets)
5th: Support for MERRY HELL, Harrogate Folk Club: Henshaws Arts Centre, Knaresborough HG5 9AL 7.30pm SOLD OUT CANCELLED Re-Scheduled for SAT 26th November
7th: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Monday of the month): THE MUTHERS with Helen Walford and Cobalt Tales
JANUARY
31st: The Crown Hotel: Chapel Street, Chorley PR7 1BW 9.30pm: 30 min open mic slot
30th: Flute & Firkin, Poynton: 51 Park Ln, Poynton, Stockport SK12 1RD 3pm (2 x 45 min sets)
28th: The Boo Theatre: 679 Bacup Rd, Waterfoot, Rossendale BB4 7HB 7.30pm http://www.horseandbamboo.org/ (2 x 40 min sets)
27th: The Flying Duck: 16 Church St, Ilkley LS29 9DR Guest Spot at the Open Mic (ORIGINALS) CANCELLED
23rd: George Borowski and Friends, The Spinning Top: 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA
With Mora and special guest featured artists performing 30 min slots.
Tickets £5 or pay on the door £6 4 - 7.00pm (30 min slot)
16th: The Drummers Arms , Blackburn: 65 King William Street, BB1 7DT 3 - 4.30pm (2 x 45 min sets)
PAST GIGS 2021:
DECEMBER
21st: Socially Yours Christmas Party, Stockport: 12pm CANCELLED (Omicron)
18th: The Taps Bar, Darwen:1 Railway Rd, Darwen BB3 2RG, 01254 447241
13th: The Cross Scythes Monthly Mondays, (2nd Monday of the month), SPINNING WHEEL and GUESTS
145-147 Derbyshire Ln, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 9EQ, Everyone Welcome...
12th: HOSTS at The Neptune Beer Emporium Open Mic, Chesterfield: 46 St Helen's St S41 7QD
11th: Private Function, Bolton
6th: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Monday of the month), SPINNING WHEEL with KARIN GRANDAL- PARK & AVA GREENALL 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA Everyone Welcome...
5th: The Drummers Arms Showcase, Blackburn: 65 King William Street, BB1 7DT 1 - 6pm
Cobalt Tales play a 15 min slot at 5pm
4th: The Antelope, Congleton: Alzheimers Charity Event 88 Lawton St, Congleton CW12 1RS
Cobalt Tales 6pm SPINNING WHEEL 7.30pm CANCELLED (COVID)
3rd: Private Function, Sheffield
NOVEMBER
28th: Night Moves, All FM Radio, 96.9: 11pm - 1am TO BE RESCHEDULED (DJ Vicky Richardson. 25% Chat, 95% Music, 100% Manchester)
27th: The Village Hall, Crick: Bucknills Lane, Northampton NN6 7SX Supporting Louis Brennan
Doors open: 6.30pm Music Starts at 8.00pm
Tickets: £10 available from Crick Post Office & Stores or call: 07855 463 934
26th: Ripon Folk Club: St Wilfrid’s Community Centre, Trinity Lane, HG4 2AB: With Merlin's Isle 7.30pm
CANCELLED due to Storm Arwen. Re-scheduled for June 24th
21st: The Red Lion Inn, Holmfirth: Jackson Bridge, HD9 7HB 5pm
14th: The Antelope, Congleton: 88 Lawton St, Congleton CW12 1RS 4pm CANCELLED
8th: The Cross Scythes Monthly Mondays, (2nd Monday of the month), GEORGE & MORA BOROWSKI
with Simon Turnbull and Cobalt Tales
7th: The Mess Room Microbar, Skipton: The Old Fire Station, Just off, Coach St, Skipton BD23 1LQ
Open Mic starts at 6pm 30-40 min Cobalt Tales Guest spot at 8pm
6th: The Junction Inn, Otley: 44 Bondgate, Otley LS21 1AD 9pm
1st: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Mon), THE LOVE NOTES with Cobalt Tales and JON PEET
OCTOBER
31st: Flute & Firkin, Poynton: 51 Park Ln, Poynton, Stockport SK12 1RD 3pm (2 x 45 min sets)
11th: The Cross Scythes Monthly Mondays, (2nd Monday of the month), SCOTT DOONICAN
with Katy Campbell & Ian Tilbrook and Cobalt Tales
4th: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Monday of the month), THE HAYES SISTERS with Cobalt Tales and
Bea & Nancy (The Hayes Sisters next generation): 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA Everyone Welcome...
SEPTEMBER
2nd: The Neptune beer Emporium, Chesterfield: Rd St Helen's Street, Chesterfield 8.30pm (3 x 30 min sets)
1st: Chorley Live Festival, Chorley: Market Place 7 - 7.30pm
24th: The Horse & Farrier, Bradford: 250 King's Rd, Bradford BD2 1NR 8.00pm
18th: The Taps Bar, Darwen: 11 Railway Rd, Darwen BB3 2RG, 01254 447241 8.00pm
13th: The Cross Scythes Monthly Mondays, (2nd Monday of the month), Taylor Giacoma with Mike Swann & Katy Patchwood and Cobalt Tales:145-147 Derbyshire Ln, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 9EQ,
12th: Filey Folk Festival, The Belle Vue 9.00pm
11th: Mojos Music Cafe, Scarborough 3 - 4.00pm
5th: Stockport Blues Festival, The Spinning Top: 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA 1 - 2.00pm
The Garrick Theatre Bar 4.00pm
5th: Liverpool Arts Bar (We Want Women Event): Hope Street, Liverpool L1 9BY 11.00am
4th: Private Function, Preston
AUGUST:
31st: The Shakespeare, (Support for John Jenkinson): Gibraltar Street Sheffield S3 8UB 7.30pm
30th: Bacup Folk Club, Rosemount WMC: Bacup 9.30 - 10.30pm
30th: Glaston - Bury Festival, The Bank: Market Street, Bury 4.10pm
29th: Rockin Roots, Hilltop Sports & Social Club, Dronfield 7.30pm
29th: Busking 'Under The Umbrellas, Driffield: The Old Castle Market, Driffield 1 - 3pm
28th: Private Function, Todmorden
26th: Busking 'Under The Umbrellas, Driffield: The Old Castle Market, Driffield 12 -1pm
22nd: Private Function, Harrogate
15th: Ripon Mini Music Festival, St Wilfrid’s Community Centre: 1.30pm - 6.00pm,
9th: The Cross Scythes Monthly Mondays, (2nd Monday of the month)
145-147 Derbyshire Ln, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 9EQ,
HAZE (Acoustic) with Fishing For Compliments and Cobalt Tales
2nd: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Monday of the month), HAZE (The more acoustic version) with Cobalt Tales joined by Mora Borowska for a few songs: 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA
JULY:
27th - 15th Aug : The Bird Cage Stage, "And These Birds Can Sing" Exhibition Beautiful - Check it out!
Featuring 'Granuaile' by Cobalt Tales in the Seagull Bird Box
St. Nicholas's Parish Church, Liverpool. You can see and hear it everyday from 11am-4pm
For more info about the artists involved visit: https://www.katyannebellis.co.uk/and-these-birds-can-sing
26th: *PLEASE NOTE* that this date has been moved from 12th July 2021 due to Road Map delay.
The Cross Scythes Monthly Mondays, (2nd Monday of the month - Apart from this delayed one!!!)
145-147 Derbyshire Ln, Meersbrook, Sheffield S8 9EQ,
COBALT TALES with The Domino Effect and The 2D's Everyone Welcome...
24th: Alston Live Around The Town Festival. COBALT TALES on at The Angel Inn, Front Street, Alston
Cobalt Tales on The Angel Inn Stage at 14.45pm
http://alstonlive.com/the-performers/the-angel-inn-stage/ Tel: 01434 381363
9th: Folk on the Farm, NEW DATE FOR 2022 TO BE RE-SCHEDULED, Tyddon Mon, North Wales LL70 9PQ. Cobalt Tales will be the final act of the first set at 4.15pm
5th: The Spinning Top Monthly Mondays, (1st Monday of the month), COBALT TALES with Sarah Higham and Pauline Blackburn: 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA
JUNE:
June 27th: Private Function, East Yorkshire
June 26th: Busking Event, Louth, Zero Degrees Arts Festival, 11am - 2pm CANCELLED due to Roadmap delay
June 20th: Meersbrook Park: Small Park, Big Run - Support Palestine 11.00am - 12am (Busking near the start).
May 31st: The Spinning Top, 20 Wellington Road, Stockport, SK4 1AA. With George Borowski, Mora & Friends.
Doors 2pm, £5 Entry THIS GIG WILL GO AHEAD BUT UNFORTUNATELY COBALT TALES HAVE TO PULL OUT DUE TO PAT HAVING AN INJURY. If you're in the area, do go, should be fab!
May 3rd: The Rainbow Junktion Cafe, Hyde park, Leeds 12 noon - 1.00pm, TO BE RE-SCHEDULED,
Pay As You Feel Community Café in the heart of Hyde Park, Leeds that turns 'wasted' food into nutritious meals.
Feeding bellies, not bins! Music 12 noon - 3.00pm
April 10th: The Greystones, NEW DATE FOR 2022 TO BE RE-SCHEDULED Sheffield S11 7BS
Cobalt Tales with special guests opening the 2020 show, Cerowyn Browne. Fe Parkin. Mush Melons. Also joining Pat & Nuala on the Backstage, our very own backing band, The Silver Linings: Alison Higgins, Sandra Pace, Ru Sherrington. Tickets £8: www.wegottickets.com/event/490282
Feb: Bollington Arts Centre, NEW DATE FOR 2022 TB RE-SCHEDULED, Wellington Road Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JR.
(Opening the show for EDWINA HAYES)
Feb: Crookes Folk Club, CANCELLED The Princess Royal, 43 Slinn St, Sheffield S10 1NW
Details to tbc
16th Jan: Crookes Social Club: CANCELLED Double gig with Eldaisal
PAST GIGS 2020:
Oct 26th: Bacup Folk Club, RE-SCHEDULED! Rosemount WMC. Huttock End Lane, Bacup Lancashire OL13 8 9pm
Nov 20th: RESCHEDULE TBA
Bollington Arts Centre, Wellington Road Bollington, Macclesfield SK10 5JR. (Opening the show for EDWINA HAYES)
Nov 26th: The Brother's Arms, CANCELLED! Heeley Sheffield 9pm
Oct 11th: The Red Lion Inn, CANCELLED! Holmfirth HD9 7HB 5pm
Oct 3rd: POSTPONED! NEW DATE FOR 2022 TBC. House Concert at Geri & Norma's Bolton. For booking and information please contact: normapow@gmail.com or telephone: 07887 482 237
Sept 29th: RESCHEDULE TBA! The Fox Micro Bar, Shipley, West Yorkshire 8pm
Sept 5th: Fleetwood Folk and Blues Festival. The Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF
Time: 6.50 - 7.30pm Strict Social Distance Arrangements
Aug 15th: CANCELLED! The Station, Ashton-under-Lyne Charity Fundraising for Aries 8pm
Aug 15th: CANCELLED!The Pumphouse Brewing Company, Skerne Road, Driffield YO25 6JX 6pm
July 19th or 26th: CANCELLED! Bolton Diggers Warm Up Gig at Bolton Socialist Club, Gosforth
July 17th: CANCELLED! The Cock and Bottle, Swadford Street Skipton BD23 1RD 9pm
July 11th: POSTPONED! Date in 2021 TBC. Private Function, Denny & Lynne's Wedding!
July 9th/10th/11th: Folk on the Farm, Tyddon Mon, North Wales LL70 9PQ. Cobalt Tales will be the final act of the first set on Friday 10th 4.15pm POSTPONED AND RESCHEDULED FOR July 9th 2021.
June 28th: RESCHEDULED FOR 28TH April 10th, 2021. The Greystones, Sheffield S11 7BS
Cobalt Tales with special guests opening the 2020 show, Cerowyn Browne. Fe Parkin. Mush Melons. Also joining Pat & Nuala on the Backstage, our very own backing band, The Silver Linings: Alison Higgins, Sandra Pace, Ru Sherrington. Tickets £8: www.wegottickets.com/event/490282
June 25th: CANCELLED! The Brother's Arms, Heeley, Sheffield 9pm
June 20th: CANCELLED! Beerhouses West Riding Refreshment Rooms, Dewsbury Railway Station WF13 1HF 8pm
June 6th: CANCELLED! The Board Inn, Skipsea Driffield supporting Ben Parcell 8.30pm
May 29th/30th/31st: CANCELLED! Acoustic Festival of Britain, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter ST14 8BD
Cobalt Tales will be playing on Friday 29th
May 25th: CANCELLED! S6 Foodbank Fundraiser, Rooftop Bar, INC Kynkle Building, Shalesmoor, Sheffield 3pm
May 24th: CANCELLED! The Mess Room, Skipton 3.30pm
May 20th: CANCELLED! Mojo's Music Cafe, Scarborough YO11 1SH 4pm
May 14th/15th/16th/17th: CANCELLED! CMV Folk 'n' Roots Weekend, Downham Festival,
Pat & Nuala perform with Mora Borowski, Ava Greenhall and Jo Betts as Spinning Wheel who will be the final act on Saturday 16th.
Cobalt Tales will be the final act of the weekend on Sunday 17th
Tickets and enquiries email Linda Ennis CMVFOLKWEEKEND@GMAIL.COM 07401 629 304
May 9th: CANCELLED! The Den, Cambridge Road, Harrogate HG1 1NS 3pm
May 8th: CANCELLED! Filey Music Festival. Belle Vue 9.30pm
May 5th: CANCELLED! Acoustic Session, Blues Bar Harrogate 8pm
May 2nd: CANCELLED! Todmorden Folk Festival. Cobalt Tales gig at the Royal George followed by Pat & Nuala hosting a sing around session. (Time tbc)
April 24th: CANCELLED! The Spinning Top, Stockport, SK4 1 AA Pat & Nuala perform with Jo Betts, Mora Borowski and Ava Greenhall as 'Spinning Wheel' 9pm
April 18th: CANCELLED! The Old Pear Tree, Frog Lane, Wigan Lancashire 9pm
April 17th: CANCELLED! The 1887 Brew Room, Blackpool 8.30pm
April 13th: CANCELLED! Flute and Firkin, Poynton. Bank Holiday Easter Monday 3pm
April 12th: CANCELLED! The Old Hall Hotel in Hope Valley High Peak S33 6RH Easter Weekend Fundraiser 9pm
April 11th: CANCELLED! Private Function, Sheffield
April 5th: CANCELLED! Remedy Bar, Stockport 5pm
April 4th: CANCELLED! The Golden Lion, Todmorden, OL14 6LZ. Pat & Nuala with Mora Borowski Joanna Betts and Ava Greenhall performing as 'Spinning Wheel' with support from local Tod band The Muthers 8.30pm
April 3rd: CANCELLED! Live at the Lounge, Northgate (on the roundabout) Baildon BD17 6LX 8pm
April 1st: CANCELLED! The Cremorne, Sheffield 9pm
March 29th: CANCELLED! The Red Lion Inn, Sheffield Road, Holmfirth HD9 7HB 5pm
March 28th: POSTPONED! DATE TBC. The Pumphouse Brewing Company, Skerne Road, Driffield YO25 6JX 6pm
March 27th: CANCELLED! Bush Fire Fundraiser, The Polish Catholic Centre, Newton Hill Rd, Leeds LS7 4JE. 7.30pm
March 26th: CANCELLED! The Brother's Arms, Heeley Sheffield 9pm
March 21st: RESCHEDULED FOR 28TH JUNE 2020.The Greystones, Sheffield S11 7BS
Cobalt Tales with special guests opening the 2020 show, Cerowyn Browne. Fe Parkin. Mush Melons. Also joining Pat & Nuala on the Backstage, our very own backing band, The Silver Linings: Alison Higgins, Sandra Pace, Ru Sherrington. Tickets £8: www.wegottickets.com/event/490282
March 18th: CANCELLED! Creative Arts Cafe Barnsley 5.30pm
March 8th: International Women's Day at The Spinning Top, Wellington Road South, Stockport SK4 1AA.
1pm - 10pm. A fundraising event for the CMV Folk n Roots Festival at Downham in Lancashire.
No tickets, just a suggested donation on the door. Join Pat & Nuala in a day of entertainment with some fantastic artists including: Karin Grandal-Park & Ava Greenhall, Rose Greenwood, Anita Collins, Pauline Blackburn & Ste Winstanley, Cerowyn Browne, Taylor Giacomo, Montgomery & Swann, The Muthers. Cobalt Tales. The Love Notes. Spinning Wheel. Poppycock and special guest Vicky Richardson as M.C.
March 5th: The Mess Room, Skipton 8pm
March 4th: PAC, Forts Arms Clayton-Le-Moors Lancashire 8.30pm
Feb 27th: Electric Cabaret, The Old School House Venue, Barnsley S75 2BA 8pm
Feb 26th: Neptune Beer Emporium, Chesterfield Derbyshire 8.30pm
Feb 15th: Mojo's Music Cafe, Victoria Road Scarborough YO11 1SH 4pm
Feb 7th: The Station, Ashton-under-Lyne Featured Artist 8.30pm
Jan 23rd: Diversity Fest Radio Show, Sheffield Live 93.2 fm with Trevor Tomlin 3pm-4pm
Jan 12th: All FM 96.9 Vicky Richardson's Radio Show 11pm - 1am