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What's On?

You can never have enough live music. Keep a regular check on our listings page to find out what's worth checking out.

We're particularly keen to hear from promoters, agents, musicians putting events on across Yorkshire.

Please also register on the website and you can submit your own global roots and grooves listings. We look forward to hearing form you or seeing you at a gig or two.

4th February 2010 :
A night of Global Roots and Grooves every Thursday at SAWA

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Resident DJ's Jill Turner ( GondwanaSound) purveyor of global roots and grooves, and MC Melstar ( United Nations) with an ear for a beat, create a new night in the heart of the city of Sheffield. Come join us....

13th February 2010:
Forro Porro, Accordian Driven Red Hot South American Sounds, Glossop Date

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We are delighted to have Sam Pirt and Gary Hammond of The Hut People returning to the Lift, their performance was a highlight of last July’s Weekend Special. They will be joined by Frankie Banham and Pete Jack of Mambo Jambo and together they perform as Forro Porro.

13th February 2010:
Love Music Hate Racism National Conference

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Love Music Hate Racism will once again host a major session at our joint national conference with Unite Against Fascism. The conference will bring together the musicians and music fans from across the country who have been active in the our campaigns over the last year. Delegates and guests are encouraged share experiences of the past twelve months with new members and followers who want to get involved in this vital year for the anti-fascist movement. Read more for full article

13th February 2010:
Lau with support form Skyhook - Sheffield Date at the Boardwalk

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Folk super group comprising Kris Drever (guitar & vocals), Martin Green (accordion) and Aidan O'Rourke (fiddle) who perform traditional music with a contemporary feel. Nominated for no less than four gongs in the 2008 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Lau is a formidable union of three of the finest and most innovative exponents of modern traditional music in Scotland today.

19 February 2010:
Dick Gaughan - Scottish Folk SInger, Sheffield date

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Dick Gaughan at last returns to Sheffield for a unique concert in the stunning setting of St Mary's Church Nave and North Aisle. Re-charge your batteries and raise your banners. In this climate of crises and recession, Gaughan will enrich you with his masterful live performance. This is a rare opportunity to witness an artist acclaimed the world over for his rare guitar playing skills and sublime voice. Not to be missed. Fully-licenced bar available.

20th February 2010:
2nd Afroturf Party with Secousse Sound system

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News in from Afroturf: The Afroturf's become a little overgrown as we've not tended to our plot since our electric opening courtesy of The Worm and Mim Suleiman back in December. Well Afroturf is back for the second party with an explosive set from... SECOUSSE SOUND SYSTEM DJS ::: A.J. Holmes and Vamanos :::

24th February 2010:
Mas Y Mas London Launch party for new album La Bala

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Mas Y Mas will be having a London launch of their new album La Bala at Camden's the Green Note cafe. Good music, good food a night to savour.

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26th February 2010:
Chilli Fried presents: SOUTHSIDE AFROFUNK SESSION with Yabba Funk Live!

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After 5 years as London’s premier globalbeat session, Chilli Fried is bringing its unique blend of great live music, top tunes & the warmest ambience to the Croydon Clocktower. CF host, founder & DJ supreme Jamie Renton welcomes mighty 12-piece Hi-life/Afro funk ensemble Yaabafunk to the stage.

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26th February 2010:
Rafiki Jazz, Otley Date at the Courthouse

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RAFIKI JAZZ play gloriously ambitious contemporary world music, and feature a very special mix of star international and local singers & music-makers in a truly inspiring cross-cultural sound collision. "exciting & special..comes across with a maturity and slow-burning beauty, to savour and enjoy.."(Debbie Golt: African Essence/Resonance FM)

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27th February 2010 :
Rafiki Jazz, York Date at the NCEM

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RAFIKI JAZZ play gloriously ambitious contemporary world music, and feature a very special mix of star international and local singers & music-makers in a truly inspiring cross-cultural sound collision. "exciting & special..comes across with a maturity and slow-burning beauty, to savour and enjoy.."(Debbie Golt: African Essence/Resonance FM)

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