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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 11h

Is it too early to talk about #Christmas? If not, we've got some amazing festive folk shows coming up!

7 Dec: Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley
9 Dec: St Agnes Fountain
16 Dec: Hannah Rarity and Anna Massie
19 Dec: Bryony Griffith and Alice Jones

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A poster featuring a photo of Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley. They sit on a dark wood bench, Jim on the left with short dark hair, and Miranda on the right with a shock of silver hair. Both wear dark winter coats with fabulous burgundy coloured scarves, and they smile warmly to camera.

A poster featuring a photo of St Agnes Fountain On the left, Chris While has short copper hair and wears a black top. On the right, Julie Matthews has short blonde hair and wears a black top with an orange scarf. Both women appear to be holding up ukeleles behind the head of Chris Leslie who is standing between them. Chris has long grey hair and a short grey beard, wears a casual grey jacket, and holds his mandolin upside down beneath his chin.

A poster featuring a black & white photo of Hannah Rarity & Anna Massie. They appear to be performing on stage, as they both stand behind microphone stands. On the left, Hannah has long dark hair, wears a long checked dress, and holds her guitar. On the right, Anna has bobbed curly blonde hair, wears jeans with a casual dark top, and holds her guitar. They look towards one another and laugh heartily.

A poster featuring a photo of Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones. They stand on the beach infront of a fake door, both have dark hair and wear winter coats with fabulous fur collars. On the left, Bryony holds her violin, and on the right, Alice hangs a wesselbob over her shoulder. Both smile cheekily to camera.

Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 2d

Tonight at 8pm BST we welcome the exceptional partnership of Andy Cutting and Nigel Eaton! These two rarely gig together, so this is a show not to be missed.

It's not too late to get your tickets:

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

A poster featuring a black & white photo of Andy Cutting & Nigel Eaton. On the left, Andy has short dark hair, wears jeans and a dark jacket, and sits infront of old-fashioned lift doors holding his melodeon. On the right, Nigel has short silver hair, wears a lumberjack style jacket and glasses, and sits infront of workshop shelves holding his hurdy gurdy.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 9d

Tonight at 8pm BST we welcome the wonderful Katie Spencer to the #LTYLR stage. Expect beautiful guitar picking, introspective lyrics, and heartfelt arrangements.

Buy your tickets below ⬇️

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Katie Spencer - It Was Then That I Knew Love (Live Session)

#KatieSpencer #ItWasThenThatIKnewLove #WhatLoveIs Pre-order and listen: https://katiespencerofficial.bandcamp.com/album/what-love-is Official live session for the fourth single released from Katie…

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 9d

Unfortunately we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Johnny Quinn Macs show taking place on Saturday 4 October.

If you have purchased a ticket, we will be in touch soon with next steps.

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 12d

Got some free evenings in October? Here's who's taking to the #LTYLR stage!

🎸1 Oct: Katie Spencer
☘️4 Oct: The Johnny Quinn Macs
🪗8 Oct: Andy Cutting and Nigel Eaton
🌕14 Octr: Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver
🪙17 Oct: Jez Lowe

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 14d

Sound checking for Lauren MacColl and Annie Massie tonight - and frankly, we're in for a treat!!

If you like what you hear, it's not too late to join in the fun - tickets are available here:
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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 14d

In the mood for some award-winning fiddle music 🎻? Tonight at 8PM BST, we welcome Lauren MacColl and Anna Massie to the #LTYLR stage!

There's still time to get your tickets: events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic

A poster featuring a photo of Lauren MacColl & Anna Massie. Lauren has shoulder length fair hair and wears a pale blue jumper with denim dungarees. Anna has jaw length blonde curly hair and wears a denim shirt. Both smile warmly to camera.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 20d

What are your plans for tomorrow? This Sunday at 4pm BST we're livestreaming The Young'uns from St Andrew’s Church in Sheffield. Don't miss out - you're in for a treat!

#LTYLR #LiveMusic #FolkMusic

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A poster with a dark blue background depicting the buttons of a mixing desk. In the centre is a photo of The Young'uns; Sean, David and Michael standing outdoors, all dressed casually, and looking earnestly to camera.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 21d

Tonight at 8pm BST we welcome Kevin Dempsey to the #LTYLR stage for an evening of sublime guitar playing. There's still time to get your tickets.

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic

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A poster with a dark blue background with graphics of piano keyboards and musical notes, featuring the words "The Young 'Uns 21st September". In the centre is a photo of Sean, David and Michael sitting infront of a window in a cosy living room. All are dressed casually and appear to be having a good giggle.

Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 26d

Get ready for an evening of laughter, emotion, and lyrics that make you stop and think with Leon Rosselson and Robb Johnson - tonight at 8pm BST.

This will be one of Leon's last performances, so don't miss out!

#LTYLR #LiveMusic #FolkMusic

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A poster with a dark blue background showing graphics of piano keyboards and musical notes, featuring the words "Leon Rosselson & Robb Johnson 14th September". In the centre is a black & white photo of Leon & Robb, both wearing casual shirts, and sitting on a bench infront of a whitewashed wall, holding their guitars.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 26d

Catch Leon Rosselson and Robb Johnson LIVE straight to your Living Room, tonight!

Tickets here: events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet...

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 29d

Join us this evening for a unique concert with Greg Russell!

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · 29d

Tonight at 8pm BST we welcome the fab Greg Russell to the #LTYLR stage.

(We hope Greg's Granny makes an appearance too!)

There's still time to get your tickets. Greg doesn't tour anymore, so don't miss a chance to see him!

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic

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A poster with a dark blue background showing graphics of piano keyboards and musical notes, and the words "Greg Russell 11th September". In the centre is a photo of Greg. He has copper hair and moustache, wears a striped shirt, and stands holding his guitar whikst smiling warmly to camera.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Sep 1

It's officially the start of the 2025/2026 Live to Your Living Room season! 🎊

We've got some corking gigs coming up over the next few weeks - check out our website to find out more ⬇️

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

A poster featuring a photo of Simpson Cutting Kerr, all dressed smartly in black, and holding banjo, melodeon and fiddle respectively. The poster lists September's gig dates as detailed in this post.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Aug 30

We're getting ready to welcome the amazing Simpson Cutting Kerr to the #LTYLR stage on Friday 5 September, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the release of Murmurs.
We can't wait to see you for the first gig of the season!

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A poster with a dark blue background featuring graphics of piano keyboards and musical notes. In the centre is a photo of Simpson Cutting Kerr, all dressed in dark clothing and holding banjo, melodeon and fiddle, respectively.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Aug 26

We took a short break from our weekly newsletter in August, but we'll be starting it up again in September!

Sign up to be the first to know about all the latest #LTYLR gigs.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Aug 21

Can't wait for the next #LTYLR gig? Here's what's coming up in September!

5 Sept - Simpson Cutting Kerr
11 Sept - Greg Russell
14 Sept - Leon Rosselson & Robb Johnson
18 Sept- Kevin Dempsey
21 Sept - The Young'uns
26 Sept - Lauren MacColl & Anna Massie

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Simpson Cutting Kerr sit in a cosy living room surrounded by instruments and microphones. On the left, Andy Cutting has short dark hair, wears dark jeans and shirt, and has his melodeon strapped over his shoulder. In the middle, Martin Simpson has short dark hair and moustache, wears dark jeans and waistcoat, and holds his banjo. On the right, Nancy Kerr has long dark hair, wears a dark coloured dress with brown boots, and holds her fiddle.

Greg stands in a sparse room infront of some old school desks and benches. He has ginger hair and moustache, wears a striped shirt, and holds his guitar. He smiles warmly to camera.

A black & white photo of Leon Rosselson & Robb Johnson sitting on a bench infront of a whitewashed wall, holding their guitars.

Kevin Dempsey stands infront of a dark blue backdrop, playing his guitar and singing into a microphone. He is bald-headed and wears a dark coloured shirt with a jaunty blue scarf.

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Aug 8

Would you like to win a free pair of gig tickets?

Complete our demographic survey and you could win two tickets for any upcoming Live to your Living Room performance!

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In the foreground is a laptop screen showing a gig in what appears to be a laundrette. In the background the gig itself takes place - a woman with curly auburn hair sings and plays appalachian dulcimer infront of two huge washing machines!

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Aug 1

It's Bandcamp Friday! Why not treat yourself to your favourite artist's latest album?

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Aug 1

And that's officially a wrap on our 2024/2025 season! We hope you've enjoyed it as much as we have ❤️

We'll be taking a little break from livestreaming in August, but we're still here if you want to chat or say hello.

#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Jul 24

The wait is over... It's time for Warwick Folk Festival!

There's still time to get your tickets for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and enjoy the festival experience livestreamed to your home 🏠

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Jul 21

Listen to the powerful guitar playing and traditional balladry of Holly Clarke on Sunday night at Warwick Folk Festival - from the comfort of your own home!

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Jul 19

Martin Simpson headlines the Sunday evening slot at Warwick Folk Festival - enjoy a true master of the craft, live in the comfort of your own home!

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Jul 17

Listen to the heartfelt and emotional acoustic folk stylings of Australian duo We Mavericks, streamed live from Warwick Folk Festival on Sunday 27 July!

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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Live to Your Living Room @livetoyourlr.bsky.social · Jul 15

Enjoy Melrose Quartet's brand-new show 'Music, Heritage, Place', live from Warwick Festival on Sunday 27 July - watch from the comfort of your own home!

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#LiveMusic #FolkMusic #LTYLR

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