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JUNE GIG LISTINGS: Local shows for the month at: DirtySunbeams.com/Live

10 HIGHLIGHTS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE:

*Herbie May - new single launch show at Ginger Tiger - 5th June
*Shed Seven kick off The Piece Hall summer series - 6th June
*Bill Nace & Flo Christman at Nan Moor’s - 7th June
*Pink Breath of Heaven + Callis at The Golden Lion - 11th June
*The Orb take up residence at The Trades Club for two nights - 12th & 13th June
*Tuppenny Bunters and Wonky Puss light up The Grayston Unity - 12th June
*Jim Ghedi (Basin Rock records) at The Trades - 18th June
*Cherished Times at The Blind Pig - 20th June
*Amon Acid play The Puzzle - 26th June
*Sowerby Bridge Festival across multiple venues - 27th & 28th June

Laurie Vincent’s new project BIG TRUCK chose The Trades Club to play their debut northern gig.

Offering up poetic and genre-blending indie-rock, their live show is destined for greatness.

Words by Poppy Cortese.

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Live Review: Big Truck at The Trades Club Laurie Vincent’s new project Big Truck chose The Trades Club to play their debut northern show. Offering up poetic and genre-blending indie-rock, their live show is destined for greatness. Wo…

Poppy Cortese sat down with Archie and Hani of The Lounge Society to discuss their new project, Flying On The Ground.

Link: https://dirtysunbeams.com/2026/05/13/who-is-flying-on-the-ground/

Gigs in May>>>

NEW FEATURE! No Place Like Home: Ailsa Tully Seeks Solace On Intimate Debut Album ‘Womb Room’ – Interview

Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former Goldsmiths student to discuss that and much, much more.

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Ailsa Tully plays The Trades Club on Sunday 3rd May, supporting Arborist. Matinee show. Doors 2.30pm.

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/02iRu

Ailsa Tully Arborist The Trades Club

No Place Like Home: Ailsa Tully Seeks Solace On Intimate Debut Album ‘Womb Room’ – Interview Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former…

Live Review: Westside Cowboy, The Trades Club (Nov 2025)

Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave Leggett reflects on a more formative point in the band’s career – their sold-out Trades Club gig at the end of last year.

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Live Review: Westside Cowboy, The Trades Club (Nov 2025) Westside Cowboy’s rise to fame has been nothing short of stratospheric – the indie fledglings are set to play the 2000-capacity Albert Hall in their home town of Manchester in November. Dave …

NEW FEATURE: 'We've been cool, it's time to be honest' - Herbie May Talks Solo Work, Live Music and Red Licorice

Dirty Sunbeams’ Poppy Cortese sat down with former Lounge Society guitarist Herbie to find out more about his latest solo single and the philosophy behind his new record label, Red Licorice.

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Herbie plays The Trades Club on 23rd May, supporting Big Truck - a new band fronted by Laurie Vincent (Soft Play) and completed by Sam Cox (Ladybird), Asa Thallon and Justin Myles.

Tickets: https://shorturl.at/PvCpw

Red Licorice Herbie May The Trades Club

“We’ve been cool, it’s time to be honest” – Herbie May Talks Solo Work, Live Music and Red Licorice. Dirty Sunbeams’ Poppy Cortese sat down with former Lounge Society guitarist Herbie May to find out more about his latest solo single and the philosophy behind his new record label, Red Licori…