
Music
Friday 4th April
Empirical
Stamford PE9 2DL, 7.30pm
Join the multi award-winning sax, bass, vibraphone and drums ensemble for a performance of their album Wonder is the Beginning. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £20/£18.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com
Saturday 5th April
Boston Folk Orchestra Concert
Boston PE21 6HP, 7pm
The 50th anniversary gig, with solo performances from, amongst others, Dave Fletcher, Kate Abbot and Dave Parkinson, as well as BFO. At Blackfriars Arts Centre. Tickets £10.50.
01205 363108
blackfriarsartscentre.co.uk
Saturday 5th April
Bach – The St John’s Passion
Lincoln LN2 1PX, 7pm
One of the composer’s most well-known works, performed in a concert setting by the members of Lincoln Cathedral Choir, accompanied by Manchester Baroque. At Lincoln Cathedral. Tickets from £10.78.
lincolncathedral.com
Saturday 5th April
Elizabethan Singers
Alford LN13 9HY, 7.30pm
The Alford based choir heralds its most ambitious concert yet – a performance of Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man’. Performed with an orchestra of some of Lincolnshire’s leading instrumentalists. At Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School.
elizabethansingers.org.uk
Sunday 6th April
Verdi Requiem
Scunthorpe DN15 7RG, 6pm
Marking the 80th anniversary of its first performance in its modern form, Scunthorpe and District Choral Society will be joining forces with Gainsborough Choral Society and members of other local choirs. At Baths Hall. Tickets £5-£19.
01724 296296
scunthorpetheatres.co.uk
Sunday 6th April
Joelle Charan
Lincoln LN1 1TY, 6pm
Joelle Charan’s jazz influenced musical style is a unique fusion of East and West, blending classical Indian elements with dreamy pop songs to create an immersive and surprising sound. At Lincoln Jazz Café. Tickets £12.
01522 525526
lincolnjazzcafe.co.uk
Thursday 10th April
Meera Maharaj and Dominic Degavino
Grimsby DN31 1HU, 7.30pm
A superb duo to close Grimsby Concert Society’s 66th season – flautist, Meera Maharaj and Dominic Degavino – piano. At Grimsby Town Hall. Tickets £17.50. Free parking and lift access.
grimsbyconcertsociety.org
Facebook: GyConcertSociety
Friday 11th April
Jah Wobble
Barton upon Humber DN18 5JT, 8pm
Bassist Jah Wobble’s career spans over 40 years, playing on albums by PiL, Brian Eno and Björk. His own band Invaders of the Heart will be visiting Ropery Hall. Tickets £24/£26.
01652 660380
roperyhall.co.uk
Friday 11th April
The Retro Rock Show
Gainsborough DN21 2AL, 7.30pm
A carefully chosen setlist spanning three decades, performed by a band of experienced pro musicians, complemented by the soaring powerhouse vocals of the BBC’s The Voice herself, Kerry O’Dowd. At Trinity Arts Centre. Tickets £24/£22.
01427 676655
trinityarts.co.uk
Saturday 12th April
Weird Garden
Lincoln LN1 3LB, 7.30pm
An evening of unusual music, sound experiments and visuals at Decimal Place Artspace on Burton Road. Lineup features Manchester based songwriter Graham Blyth with his new project, Real Toad. Free entry, donations welcome.
facebook.com/weirdgardenlincoln
Sunday 13th April
Music for Lent and Passiontide performed by the Cabra Singers
Lincoln LN2 3QT, 4pm
Enjoy an afternoon concert by the Cabra Singers, a mixed-voice choir, to celebrate Easter. With congregational hymns, taking place in St Chad’s Church in Dunholme. Followed by refreshments. Retiring collection in aid of the church and Cabra Singers.
Wednesday 16th April
A Quiet Night in with Hawkwind
Stamford PE9 1PX, 7.30pm
Featuring exclusive acoustic performances and stories from Dave Brock and co, sharing highlights from their incredible career that began in 1969. At Stamford Corn Exchange. Tickets £45.50.
01780 766455
stamfordcornexchange.co.uk
Thursday 17th April
The Bluetones
Grimsby DN31 3JD, 7pm
Best known for their iconic hits like ‘Slight Return’ and ‘If…’, The Bluetones rose to fame during the Britpop era and have remained a beloved fixture on the UK music scene ever since. At Docks Academy. Ages 14+. Tickets £29.
01472 289795
docksacademy.com
Friday 25th April
Craig Charles’ Funk and Soul House Party
Lincoln LN2 1EY, 7.30pm
Enter Craig’s living room as he delves into his extensive record collection to bring you straight-up groove bangers, exclusive funk and soul cuts, and much more. At The Drill. Ages 14+. Tickets £32.45.
01522 534160
lincolndrill.co.uk
Friday 25th April
Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin: The Bridge
Stamford PE9 2DL, 7.30pm
Guitar duet where classical styles and rock merge with son montunos, old Yoruba chants, feel-good rumbas, funk- boleros, new age tunes and cinematic pieces sit alongside Cuban tumbaos with slap bass. At Stamford Arts Centre. Tickets £20/£18.
01780 763203
stamfordartscentre.com
Saturday 26th April
Lonnie Donegan – The Stories
Louth LN11 0BX, 7.30pm
Award-winning songwriter and star of The Voice UK – Peter Donegan – and his older brother, Anthony Donegan, present a fantastic and unique evening of Lonnie’s songs plus stories. At Louth Riverhead Theatre. Ages 18+. Tickets £24.
01507 600350
louthriverheadtheatre.com
Sunday 27th April
Steeleye Span
Scunthorpe DN15 6JP, 7.30pm
Together for fifty-five years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours. At Plowright Theatre. Tickets £29.
01724 296296
scunthorpetheatres.co.uk
Tuesday 29th April
The Phantoms
Lincoln LN2 1JJ, 7.30pm
West End and TV sensation Lee Mead stars in this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time. At New Theatre Royal Lincoln. Tickets £36, Conc £33.
01522 519999
newtheatreroyallincoln.co.uk
All information correct at time of going to print. Please check dates and times for all events using the venue contact details before travelling.
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