7.30, Friday
10th October (WSA)
Joe Topping, Steamtown,
Lewis Pugh
Joe Topping
Joe was a semi-finalist on The Voice chosen by Sir Tom Jones who described him as a 'Weaver of Dreams'. Joe's
charismatic stage presence and engaging stories have entertained audiences all over the country and all across Europe, including live sessions on BBC Radio 2, ITV television, The National Film Awards and a showcase at SXSW in Texas.
He has played on stage and in the studio with many legends of the British folk scene including members of Fairport Convention, Andy Irvine and toured as stand in lead vocalist in the BBC2 award winning “Best live Act” Home Service.
“Joe had our capacity audience in the palm of his hand before the end of the first number. Great songs, fab voice and a very engaging manner - a highlight of our festival.”
John Watterson, Programme Director, Harmony Voyages/Costa Festivals
YouTube Joe Topping on The Voice Blind Audition
YouTube Joe Topping on The Voice Semi Final
YouTube - Start With Your Sock Drawer
Steamtown
Described in the press as 'the real deal...with a well crafted set of original songs that are totally contemporary but could pass for 1957 or 47', Steamtown are a folk duo from Yorkshire with a guitar, a Banjo and an accordion. This is Modern Yorkshire Folk delivered with a smile and acoustic music to make you tap your feet.
“Musically there is a mix of traditional and modern folk containing some exceptional storytelling….. If you like your music with a genuine folk club feel to it and with lyrics that will make you both evaluate life and smile, then this album is for you.” -Fatea Magazine review
Lewis Pugh
Lewis Pugh is a prolific songwriter from Leeds who writes about historical events around Yorkshire most have not heard of.
His influences ranging from bluegrass, country, folk through to skiffle and punk. Brought up going to bluegrass and folk festivals with his family who were often performing, such as Cambridge Folk Festival and Edale Bluegrass Festival, Lewis' appreciation of roots music came at a young age. After playing in countless punk and metal bands from age of 12 until 26, Lewis gradually shifted back to the music of his upbringing. Self-releasing his first solo album in 2017, he has since released 'Dark Wheels turn Above Our Heads' in 2020 and 'Bullets for Bread' in 2024, finding a sound between country, folk and bluegrass with a distinct political slant. In between albums there have been countless singles & EP's, often raising money for homeless outreaches or food banks.
7:30, 10th October 2025
Wetherby Sports Association, Lodge Lane, Wetherby, LS22 5FN