Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase

Schedule

Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:45 pm to 10:45 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall | Stoke-on-Trent, EN

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Showcasing three acts: Matt Stringer, Yonderland and Purple Banned
About this Event

Matt Stringer

Matt Stringer is a guitarist, mandolin playing songwriter from Liversedge, West Yorkshire. "2026 marks 25 years since Matt first picked up an electric guitar and began teaching himself to play. Since then he has played in punk and metal bands, acoustic and folk duos and trios (for the last 3 years playing as one half of West Yorkshire acoustic folk duo Heslop & Stringer). "In 2026, Matt decided to use those experiences to put together his first ever solo collection of songs in the form of debut album “Full Circle”. "Matt’s songs are inspired by historical events, people and places as well as personal experiences from his time playing music."

​Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mattstringermusic​

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattstringermusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585964154583


Yonderland

Yonderland are Paul Monks and Jane Moss. Playing mostly original songs with some well chosen covers they have earned a great reputation with West Midlands clubs with their chorus songs. They have played support to (amongst others) John Richards Band, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer, Virginia Kettle, Benji Kirkpatrick and headlined Atherstone, Tamworth, Banbury folk clubs. Paul and Jane also run Godiva Sessions (Formerly the Tump Folk Club, Coventry) and are due to make their second appearance at Warwick Folk Festival in 2026

​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069226126828

Youtube: Cherry Blossom Street:

Turn Of The Tide:


Purple Banned

Purple Banned are an acoustic trio led by former Purple Gang stalwart Joe Beard. Joe was a club guest several years ago and he is still a performing singer songwriter (famous for Granny Takes A Trip and Legends of The Edge).

The trio play a mix of folk/ folk blues/ old jug band songs and originals. Joe’s songs are lyrical and storytelling interspersed with his tales of life in music.
Purple Banned are Joe Beard vocal and guitar- Nigel Elcoat lead guitar and vocal and Ian Castle on bass
Both Nigel and Ian are seasoned musicians and also resident at the highly regarded Elm Farm Acoustic Concert Venue in Swannington.

​YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PurpleBanned-2025

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568353150133


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Where is it happening?

The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall, 1 Albert Square, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

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GBP 9.38

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