Our Editor’s Pick for Carlisle
Combine pork pie, queens and classical strings. Add a dash of history and fold through with a heady dose of rock. Place in venues throughout the city and you’ve got our editors pick.
Solem String Quartet
16 January, St. Cuthbert’s Church
The Solem String Quartet are winners of the 2014 Royal Over-Seas League Ensemble Competition. They formed in 2011 at the University of Manchester and took their name from the university’s motto arduus ad solem, meaning “striving towards the sun”. They have recorded two albums of 20th Century British music for Divine Arts records and have been commissioned to undertake a complete Beethoven and Bartok cycle, which will take place in London and Aberystwyth over a three-year period.
www.carlislemusicsociety.weebly.com
One Night of Queen – 2020
18 January, The Sands Centre
In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ live final with the largest number of votes ever received in the show’s history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up. Gary began touring on his own and in 2002 formed a band The Works, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen. Since then, Gary Mullen and the Works have performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand to sell-out audiences. This show will ROCK you!
Pork Pie
8 February, Old Fire Station
The eight-piece Ska band Pork Pie is performing classics from The Specials, Bad Manners, Madness, The Beat, etc. Touring throughout Scotland and now one of the headliners at this years Edinburgh Hogmanay 2019, this is a night you don’t want to miss. This band are the real deal, from the classic ‘big’ ska band mould, with a full brass section, keys, guitars and pork pie hats to match. They play with an intensity and energy that will have you skanking into the night.
www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
Touching History
18 February, Carlisle Citadel
Join Great Guided Tours on a historic excursion of the west Carlisle Citadel Tower to hear what it was like to be a prisoner in the cells, brought before the Judge in the Crown Court and taken to the Condemned Cell. Hear about the crimes and punishments for both children and adults. Learn all about the history of this well-known grade 1 listed building built that was built in 1822 on a former 1524 structure. The tour includes hot and cold drinks at the end.
Emmanuel Bach and Kumi Matsuo
20 February, St. Cuthbert’s Church
Violinist Emmanuel Bach and pianist Kumi Matsuo come together as a mesmerising duo to transfix audiences with their talent. Including solo recitals of their own work and classics, both young musicians have received numerous praise whilst touring. Emmanuel has won the 2018 string final of the Royal-Over-Seas League competition while Kumi has been met with standing ovations from major venues through-out the UK and Japan.
www.carlislemusicsociety.weebly.com
UK Foo Fighters
14 March, Old Fire Station
The World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a rock journey spanning 25 years of sensational music from the current legendary ‘Foo Fighters.’ Featured in, Rolling Stone, NME, and Planet Rock magazines, ‘UK Foo Fighters’ have built an incredible reputation over the last 12 years and are heralded by Dave Grohl himself. They absolutely nail the true vibe of a Foo’s live experience and pay attention to the details, making their gigs truly unmissable for any fan.
www.oldfirestation.carlisle.city
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