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BELINDA O'HOOLEY


Thursday 22nd February

Doors: 7pm | Main act: 7:30pm

Belinda O’Hooley is an exceptionally gifted pianist, singer, songwriter, and composer who has become renowned for her highly individual, emotional, yet sensitive musicality. She is also one half of the much-loved Yorkshire folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow. The duo have been propelled into newfound fame for penning the theme tune to Sally Wainwright’s hit BBC1/HBO drama ‘Gentleman Jack’.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

TU-KAY & RYAN

Support: HOGERSWOLF


Thursday 7th March

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Tu-kay & Ryan are a multi-award winning acoustic duo blurring the lines between folk, Americana and roots music. They are known for lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics in songs that encourage a positive outlook on life, even when things may be tough. They are optimists at heart and believe there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how small or distant it may seem.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

BANTER

Support: ADAM COONEY


Thursday 4th April

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass, vocals & dance calling and Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. Four fine musicians who’s roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

BENJI KIRKPATRICK

Support: THE DICEMEN


Thursday 9th May

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

A veteran of the scene, Benji Kirkpatrick is well known as a rhythmic driver of such outfits as Bellowhead and Faustus, with his “memorably aggressive” (MOJO) style.

Faustus, of which one third is Benji, were dubbed ‘bloke folk’ by one reviewer and continue to create innovative and energetic renditions of traditional songs.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

BILL MCKINNON TRIO

Support: LUCA FD


Thursday 13th June

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

The effervescent, whimsical and talented Bill McKinnon plays traditional folk songs from all around the British Isles and beyond. His cheerful personality, high spirited sense of humour and masterful musicianship broadens the mind, stirs the soul and quickens the heartbeat.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

NATALIE HOLMES

Support: GEORGE BOOMSMA


Thursday 5th September

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Described as a consistently astounding songwriter, Natalie Holmes writes lilting, haunting and yet somehow invigorating pop, with honey toned vocals and an incredible depth to every song.

Natalie learnt classical piano from the age of 7, and with this started writing songs almost immediately. A handful of years later, her knowledge of music theory led her to pick up the guitar, ukulele, and percussion.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

HONEY & THE BEAR

Support: TAMARA


Thursday 3rd October

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and dynamic. Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courageous people they admire and their passion for nature which has been enchanting audiences up and down the country.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

KATIE SPENCER

Support: WEDNESDAY’s WOLVES


Thursday 7th November

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers.

The songwriting, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman, flow into her sound, carrying with them the warmth and idealism of the early 70s folk and songwriter movements.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

THE LOST NOTES

Support: JENNIFER GLATZHOFER


Thursday 5th December

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

The Lost Notes are a 5-piece acoustic roots band based in the creatively fertile blaglands of Moseley, Birmingham UK. They have built up a loyal fan base across the folk and festival circuit through their lively full band performances and more intimate trio gigs.

  They write songs for chin-strokers, foot-stompers, head-nodders and those who like to partake in the dark art of inarticulate dancing and hollering. It happens. All delivered in glorious 3 part harmonies.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

TicketSource Link - £16.26 including booking fee

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

About Us

Music At The Unicorn is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. We bring brilliant musicians, singers and songwriters to Abingdon and we also give opportunities to local upcoming musicians. We give them a stage and let them play to an appreciative and knowledgeable audience.

Huge thanks to all our supporters, to Frend & Co for selling our tickets and to The Friends of Abingdon for continuing to look after the Unicorn Theatre.

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Who has played at the Unicorn?

Richard Thompson, Show of Hands, Reg Meuross, Steve Tilston, Bob Fox, Dave Swarbrick, The Lark Rise Band, Phil Beer, The Dylan Project, Julie Felix, Strawbs, The Albion Band, Richard Digence, Ashley Hutchings Rainbow Chasers, Chris While and Julie Matthews, Little Johnny England, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Tyde, Fay Hield Trio, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Benji Kirkpatrick & Blair Dunlop, Gilmore & Roberts, O’Hooley & Tidow, Lady Maisery, Hannah James & Sam Sweeney, Faustus, Kings of the South Seas, Leveret, Gordon Giltrap, Megson, Dan Walsh, Louise Jordan, The August List, The Askew Sisters, Charlie Dore, The Willows, Megan Henwood, Jess Vincent, Seth Lakeman, Ninebarrow, Charlotte Campbell, Martha Tilston, Hannah James & Tuulikki Bartosik, Dalla, Said The Maiden, The Urban Folk Quartet, Ross Couper & Tom Oakes, Lucy Ward, Megan Henwood & Jackie Oates, Edwina Hayes, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, IOTA, The Gerry Colvin Band, Moonrakers, Three Pressed Men, TRADarrr, Anna Ryder, Sally Barker, David Nachmanoff, Me For Queen, Duotone, Elizabeth and Jameson, Dave Pegg and AJ Clarke, Bill Mckinnon, Jenny Colquitt, Fly Yeti Fly, Dan Whitehouse & Max ZT, Jim Moray!

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