Oliver Mercer

Betty Kendrick

Betty Kendrick is an independent folk/blues/indie artist from North West England known for a "hauntingly distinctive sound" blending dark folk, blues, soul, and indie influences. Her music features rich vocals and guitar work that moves between intricate fingerpicking and heavier chord-driven arrangements. More of her here: https://www.facebook.com/bettykendrickmusic [https://www.facebook.com/bettykendrickmusic]

The Cherished Times

The Cherished Times are a Lancashire-based alt/folk/rock band formed around singer-songwriter Kev Scott. The project evolved from Scott's solo studio albums into a full live band in 2023. We caught up with them at The Taphouse after a splendid gig where they played their original material. They have their own website, go there for more: www.thecherishedtimes.com [https://www.thecherishedtimes.com]

Scott Millington joins Arcane Hope

Everyone in Lancaster loves Arcane Hope, they're a local phenomena. Music lovers like us were ecstatic at the news that they've recruited a new member, Scott Millington. Already a huge star on our show Scott joined us with Alice to explain how and why Arcan Hope are ready to make more fantastic music. Go now to their BandCamp and feast on some music: https://arcanehope.bandcamp.com/ [https://arcanehope.bandcamp.com/]

Kind Hearted Thieves - Jamie

Kind Hearted Thieves are a 5-piece cinematic folk rock (grunge) band from Blackpool, England, fronted by singer-songwriter Jamie, whose voice has been described as roaring like the sea on a stormy winter night. We chat to him about the band after an AWESOME solo set at The Taphouse in #LANCASTER More here: https://kindheartedthieves.com/ [https://kindheartedthieves.com/] And here: https://www.instagram.com/kindheartedthieves/ [https://www.instagram.com/kindheartedthieves/]

Jackson Ward

The charismatic Jackson Ward introduces us to a side of the local music scene which seems to be growing in stature all the time, Americana! Our guest performs both solo and with the Jackson Ward Trio, mixing classic-country storytelling with rock 'n' roll energy. If you only do one thing with your day today make it this YouTube video of his: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9jW-2BXXgY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9jW-2BXXgY] And find out more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/jackson_wardmusic/ [https://www.instagram.com/jackson_wardmusic/]