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A500 Music presents
Hannah Aldridge
with special guest
- Katie Bates
Sunday 13th October 2024
Fulford Village Hall
Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9QT
Doors open 18:00 for a 19:00 start
Hannah Aldridge is back and she's celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of her debut album "Razorwire".
Hannah grew up on the muddy banks of Muscle Shoals—her birthright is music and Alabama. A reckoning between her coming-to-age in the South and a lifetime of trying to create an identity outside of it, her songs strike a delicate balance between rebellion and self-discovery. With a voice equal parts gritty and melodic, Hannah took to the road, entertaining crowds in ten countries and three continents with her acclaimed debut album Razor Wire, superb follow-up Gold Rush and Live in Black and White - a beautifully captured live album recorded in London, England.
Hannah grew up on the muddy banks of Muscle Shoals—her birthright is music and Alabama. A reckoning between her coming-to-age in the South and a lifetime of trying to create an identity outside of it, her songs strike a delicate balance between rebellion and self-discovery. With a voice equal parts gritty and melodic, Hannah took to the road, entertaining crowds in ten countries and three continents with her acclaimed debut album Razor Wire, superb follow-up Gold Rush and Live in Black and White - a beautifully captured live album recorded in London, England.
In 2023 Aldridge expanded her artistic vision with the ambitious, cinematic Dream of America, which was released on Swedish alternative indie label, Icons Creating Evil Art.
It peers through the lens of fading Hollywood starlets, charming psychopaths and weary vagabonds - navigating society's underbelly through dark, romantic vignettes.
Her music treads a fine line between the genial charm of Americana, and the raw, hypnotic and occasionally electronic stylings of what some might like to call 'noir indie pop'. Deploying a charming blend of power and vulnerability, Aldridge delivers her stories with all the conviction of a church bell ringing out through the streets of a small Alabama town.
Her music treads a fine line between the genial charm of Americana, and the raw, hypnotic and occasionally electronic stylings of what some might like to call 'noir indie pop'. Deploying a charming blend of power and vulnerability, Aldridge delivers her stories with all the conviction of a church bell ringing out through the streets of a small Alabama town.
Hailing from the vibrant and rich music scene of Melbourne AUS, Katie Bates has a heart steeped in great and spirited American music - from The Flying Burrito Brothers and The Band to Nirvana.
But there's many other things at play in Katie's music. With heavy influence of the grunge and grit of artists such as PJ Harvey, Garbage and Audioslave and aims to blend both her love for Americana/alt-country with alt rock and grunge. Music you can both two-step and head bang to.
"Sultry, intriguing and provocative, with a sound that turns satisfyingly, defiantly snarling, evoking PJ Harvey." - Sophie Hamley, Sunburnt Country
"Sultry, intriguing and provocative, with a sound that turns satisfyingly, defiantly snarling, evoking PJ Harvey." - Sophie Hamley, Sunburnt Country
Hannah Aldridge - No heart left behind
Hannah Aldridge - Parchman
Katie Bates - Wishing away her happiness
Katie Bates - Until the day dies (Live May 2019)
A500 Music aim to present quality live music in a friendly and intimate environment.
We seat our audience at tables in a cabaret style and because we always hope to be near capacity, we allocate seating to our guests according to when they purchased their tickets.
By inviting you to bring your own drink, we are making the evening an inexpensive as well as enjoyable experience.
Unfortunately drinking glasses will no longer be available on the night but we will still be providing free hot drinks.
We seat our audience at tables in a cabaret style and because we always hope to be near capacity, we allocate seating to our guests according to when they purchased their tickets.
By inviting you to bring your own drink, we are making the evening an inexpensive as well as enjoyable experience.
Unfortunately drinking glasses will no longer be available on the night but we will still be providing free hot drinks.
Coming up
A500 Music presents
Ross Harding Band
acoustic performance
with special guest
- Luke James Williams
Sunday 2nd February 2025
Fulford Village Hall
Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9QT
Doors open 18:00 for a 19:00 start
Ross Harding is an acclaimed blues rock musician from Johannesburg, South Africa, currently based in the UK.
As a songwriter and performing artist, he personifies rich, powerful vocal abilities with mesmerizing guitar skills, gaining international industry recognition for his commanding blend of blues and rock music, reminiscent of the classic rock, grunge & blues artists of the past.
A prolific performing artist, his versatile stage performances range from a deeply soulful solo acoustic artist, to a high energy blues rocker, whose experience is that of an artist much older than he. A seasoned touring musician, he has played hundreds of shows in clubs, festivals, and notable venues in his decade-long professional career. Ross Harding continues to push boundaries in his redefining approach to the blues rock genre.
"...a remarkable dark and moving depth…an experience that starts with his cracked, soulful and incredibly emotive voice which has a surprising turn of range to it…With a crisp and clear production, the subtleties of guitar and vocals are beautifully balanced…sometimes you just need to go back to your musical roots, and it’s rather fantastic that it’s taken a gentleman half my age to remind me of that fact." – Simon Black (United Kingdom)
As a songwriter and performing artist, he personifies rich, powerful vocal abilities with mesmerizing guitar skills, gaining international industry recognition for his commanding blend of blues and rock music, reminiscent of the classic rock, grunge & blues artists of the past.
A prolific performing artist, his versatile stage performances range from a deeply soulful solo acoustic artist, to a high energy blues rocker, whose experience is that of an artist much older than he. A seasoned touring musician, he has played hundreds of shows in clubs, festivals, and notable venues in his decade-long professional career. Ross Harding continues to push boundaries in his redefining approach to the blues rock genre.
"...a remarkable dark and moving depth…an experience that starts with his cracked, soulful and incredibly emotive voice which has a surprising turn of range to it…With a crisp and clear production, the subtleties of guitar and vocals are beautifully balanced…sometimes you just need to go back to your musical roots, and it’s rather fantastic that it’s taken a gentleman half my age to remind me of that fact." – Simon Black (United Kingdom)
Luke James Williams is an indie/alt folk singer-songwriter from Cambridgeshire.
Releasing his debut EP 'Drove' in November 2018, Luke gained huge support from BBC6 Music DJ Tom Robinson who made 'Still In Bed' his '6 Music Recommends' track of the week in April 2019.
Drawing on a wide range of musical influences, Luke crafts a unique sound, painting pictures with words and singing them in his own distinctly English voice.
Releasing his debut EP 'Drove' in November 2018, Luke gained huge support from BBC6 Music DJ Tom Robinson who made 'Still In Bed' his '6 Music Recommends' track of the week in April 2019.
Drawing on a wide range of musical influences, Luke crafts a unique sound, painting pictures with words and singing them in his own distinctly English voice.
Ross Harding - Bright Lights (Gary Clark Jr)
Ross Harding - Let It Go - Live acoustic
Luke James Williams - Rabbit Hole (Volume 1, Episode 8)
Luke James Williams - Draw
"I've really enjoyed my visits to A500 Music and the warmth the audiences there always bring! Thanks to everyone for a first- class evening every time. I can't wait to return!"
Willy Porter - Milwaukee
"Playing an A500 Music gig is always a pleasure and a great night. They fill the room with a lovely, attentive crowd who are a joy to perform to!"
Luke Jackson - Canterbury
"I've played the A500 a couple of times over the last few years and it never fails to deliver. The vibe and energy is exactly what a performer needs. It's such a lovely venue to play, it's a listening room and the audience really get it!!!"
Pete Riley - Liverpool