Already celebrated as a frontman, multi-instrumentalist, and producer, Ariel Posen has spent a decade building a bridge between his renowned guitar work and compelling songwriting, balancing his work as a hotshot instrumentalist — including collaborations with everyone from John Mayer to Cory Wong — with solo albums rooted in melody and autobiographical storytelling. Ariel Posen stands as a beacon of artistic ingenuity, transcending conventional boundaries with an unparalleled musical vision that defies categorisation. At the core of his creative odyssey lies an unwavering commitment to artistic expression, weaving together a sonic tapestry that resonates with profound authenticity and emotional depth. [...]

We are very excited to announce that venue favourites Rivkala will headline on Friday 18th September, bringing you the very best of live music in Newcastle. Showgirl, singer and storyteller, Rivkala, is an award-winning multidisciplinary jazz/soul artist, writer and bandleader, gaining growing regional attention through TV features on BBC and ITV and national radio coverage (BBC Radio 3, JazzFM). Rivkala, and her esteemed 6 piece band blend influences of jazz, soul, funk, and klezmer to orchestrate provocatively playful social commentaries on gender, wealth inequality and mental health. Under the warm glow of her beloved lamp Lucille, they balance serious grooves [...]

Pilgrim is delighted to bring Amphitrio, one of the most exciting new voices in European jazz, to Newcastle in September. Fresh from showcase performances at Jazzahead! and a sold-out US tour, the Romanian trio - Andrei Petrache, Mike Alex, and Philip Goron - arrive with a reputation for injecting Eastern European imagination into the global jazz bloodstream. Their UK tour brings a fresh new voice to the home of live music in Newcastle. Amphitrio's music is a vivid tapestry of influences: the intricate, odd-meter folk rhythms of the Balkans are layered over cool, Nordic-style piano melodies and underpinned by a [...]