Sheffield, the steel city in the north of England with a rich vein of musical and artistic talent; from Joe Cocker, Def Leppard, Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, to Michael Palin, Dominic West, Sean Bean and Brian Glover, also has spawned bearded southern rock extraordinaries The Fargo Railroad Co.

Harking back to the roots of country rock and blues, with touches of Lynryd Skynrd, Allman Brothers, Little Feat and the ’70s sound of Cash, Young and Dylan, they appeal to the contemporary Blackberry Smoke and Jason Isbell fan bases.

They are one of the hardest working bands around, touring and recording their songs of life’s trials and triumphs, in a traditional line up of acoustic and electric guitars, drums and bass.

With two studio and a live album already in their back catalogue, shows in every part of the UK, two tours abroad, a UK support tour for Hayseed Dixie, and a constant sale of trucker caps and t-shirts, they released their latest album, Time and Grace, in the spring of 2024.

Support comes from John W Doyle.

Equally at home fronting a band on a festival stage or on a barstool in a songwriter’s circle, John has an unassuming confidence as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer. He has an uncanny knack for connecting almost immediately with his audience and holding them captive for the whole performance.

John writes his songs from the heart and with imagery so vivid it is tangible. His vocals are rich in colour, depth and power that he elegantly controls one moment and then hits hard with the next, drawing the listener in and holding them close. His accompanying guitar skills are the icing on the cake and are the clear result of years of honing his craft.

Hailing from the Lancashire hills, John is a much sought-after collaborator and is passionate not only about his own music but that of his peers. He can often be found jumping in at the last minute as a dep for a band or adding additional backing vocal or guitar lines to recordings. He is a true musician’s musician.

Please note that this is now a standing event, and not a seated event as originally advertised.