Paul & Mike play these open mics and sessions most months. Check the gig list on this page for these and for other gigs
TJs Bar and Restaurant - Gigs
Located in Parkfoot Holiday Park,and open to non-residents. Mike and Paul have been playing here regularly during the summer. Normally starts 7:30 with two 45 mins sets and a 15 min break. Check the gig list on this page for details of dates
TJs Bar and Restaurant, Parkfoot Holiday Park, Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, CA10 2NA
Eden Valley Touring Network - Gigs
Each year Eden Valley Artistic Network organise for local artists to play in village halls around the Eden Valley. Gigs are typically a double bill start at 7pm and there is an admission charge.
Shepherds Inn - Open Mic
A fairly new freindly open Mic in Melmerby where Paul and Mike host. Paul and Mike are often joined by Stuart on bass. Runs 8pm to 11pm
First Friday of the month Shepherds Inn, Melmerby, Penrith, CA10 1HF. Also see Shepherds Inn facebook .
Plug & Play - Open Mic
Playing 2 or 3 songs in the Open Mic session before the main act . Paul and Mike are often joined by Stuart on bass. Doors open at 7. Normally on sometime between 7:30 and 8:30. First Sunday of the month Sept to May.
First Sunday of the month September to May. Plug & Play, Penrith Playhouse, 1 Auctionmart Lane, Penrith, CA11 7JG. Tickects
Dockray Hall - Acoustic Session
Playing as part of an acoustic session with 10-15 other local musicians where everyone plays together. Typically leading 5 to 8 songs. Checkout this recording to get an idea.
Runs from 8pm to 11pm normally in the main room of the pub but sometimes the room on the left or the room at the back.
Second Tuesday of the month, free. Dockray Hall, Great Dockray, Penrith, CA11 7DE
Black Swan - Music Night
Acoustic evening which works like an open mic without a mic. Typically we play 2 or 3 sets of 3 or 4 songs often with others joining in. Runs 7:30 pm till 10:00pm
Last Friday of the Month, Black Swan, Culgaith, Penrith, CA10 1QW