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FLY YETI FLY

Support: David Clifton

Thursday 7th December

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Fly Yeti Fly are the Wiltshire based acoustic duo Lorna Somerville and Darren Fisher. Blending sensitive vocal harmonies with intricate guitar arrangements, mandolin and harmonica, the duo weave songs and stories from their travels together, with a sound that is reminiscent of the late ’60s folk scene. Now living on their canal boat on the Kennet & Avon canal, their music is influenced by their travels and life on the water.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee

PayPal Tickets Link - Tickets £15.80 including booking fee

Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

ALEX HART

Support: ELSI

Thursday 25th January

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Following the success of Alex’s debut album, her voice and musicianship caught the eye of legendary Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, who asked Alex to be a part of his band as a musician and vocalist for their European and international tour dates. Alex has performed and toured all over the UK/Europe with the band and has embarked on many international US tours.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

PETER KNIGHT & JOHN SPIERS

Support: CALUM GILLIGAN

Thursday 13th February

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

The exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers so compelling and beguiling, ultimately rendering genres irrelevant.

The duo has developed into one of the most thrilling exponents of traditional tunes and songs, repurposing the material as jumping-off points into the most enchanting exploration.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £20

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £22 including booking fee


Tickets £25 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

BELINDA O'HOOLEY

Thursday 22nd February

Doors: 7pm | Main act: 7:30pm

Belinda O’Hooley is an exceptionally gifted pianist, singer, songwriter, and composer who has become renowned for her highly individual, emotional, yet sensitive musicality. She is also one half of the much-loved Yorkshire folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow. The duo have been propelled into newfound fame for penning the theme tune to Sally Wainwright’s hit BBC1/HBO drama ‘Gentleman Jack’.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

TU-KAY & RYAN

Support: HOGERSWOLF

Thursday 7th March

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Tu-kay & Ryan are a multi-award winning acoustic duo blurring the lines between folk, Americana and roots music. They are known for lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics in songs that encourage a positive outlook on life, even when things may be tough. They are optimists at heart and believe there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how small or distant it may seem.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

BANTER

Support: ADAM COONEY

Thursday 4th April

Doors: 7pm | Support act: 7.15pm | Main act: 8pm

Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass, vocals & dance calling and Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. Four fine musicians who’s roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits.

Unicorn Theatre, Medieval Abbey Buildings, Checker Walk, Abingdon, OX14 3JB

Tickets can be bought in person from:
Frend & Co, 29 Broad St, Abingdon, OX14 3LH - £15

WeGotTickets Link - Tickets £16.50 including booking fee


Tickets £17 on the door

If there are any problems please get in touch: info@musicattheunicorn.org.uk

About Us

Music At The Unicorn is a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers. We bring brilliant musicians, singers and songwriters to Abingdon and we also give opportunities to local upcoming musicians. We give them a stage and let them play to an appreciative and knowledgeable audience.

Huge thanks to all our supporters, to Frend & Co for selling our tickets and to The Friends of Abingdon for continuing to look after the Unicorn Theatre.

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Who has played at the Unicorn?

Richard Thompson, Show of Hands, Reg Meuross, Steve Tilston, Bob Fox, Dave Swarbrick, The Lark Rise Band, Phil Beer, The Dylan Project, Julie Felix, Strawbs, The Albion Band, Richard Digence, Ashley Hutchings Rainbow Chasers, Chris While and Julie Matthews, Little Johnny England, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Tyde, Fay Hield Trio, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston, Benji Kirkpatrick & Blair Dunlop, Gilmore & Roberts, O’Hooley & Tidow, Lady Maisery, Hannah James & Sam Sweeney, Faustus, Kings of the South Seas, Leveret, Gordon Giltrap, Megson, Dan Walsh, Louise Jordan, The August List, The Askew Sisters, Charlie Dore, The Willows, Megan Henwood, Jess Vincent, Seth Lakeman, Ninebarrow, Charlotte Campbell, Martha Tilston, Hannah James & Tuulikki Bartosik, Dalla, Said The Maiden, The Urban Folk Quartet, Ross Couper & Tom Oakes, Lucy Ward, Megan Henwood & Jackie Oates, Edwina Hayes, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, IOTA, The Gerry Colvin Band, Moonrakers, Three Pressed Men, TRADarrr, Anna Ryder, Sally Barker, David Nachmanoff, Me For Queen, Duotone, Elizabeth and Jameson, Dave Pegg and AJ Clarke, Bill Mckinnon, Jenny Colquitt, Jim Moray!