Chris Bannister - The Calling Course

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Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley, LS29 8HB
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Cover of "The Calling Curse" by Chris Bannister, featuring a mystical design that hints at adventure and intrigue.

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Chris Bannister is a singer-songwriter from the North of England. He has released seven albums of critically acclaimed original material. His distinctive singing style has led to him being compared to the great American singer/songwriter John Denver, although the comparison ends with the vocals.

His original material has many influences of folk, country and rock, his last album Truth was produced in Nashville by Chris Nole.

Chris's latest album The Calling Course is the closest Chris has ever come to recording a concept album. All the songs are about working life (including his own as a pro musician) and were partly inspired by his own family's history in the coal mines of both Lancashire and Nova Scotia.

"Folk music may have a new star" Frank Hennessy,...Read More

About

Chris Bannister is a singer-songwriter from the North of England. He has released seven albums of critically acclaimed original material. His distinctive singing style has led to him being compared to the great American singer/songwriter John Denver, although the comparison ends with the vocals.

His original material has many influences of folk, country and rock, his last album Truth was produced in Nashville by Chris Nole.

Chris's latest album The Calling Course is the closest Chris has ever come to recording a concept album. All the songs are about working life (including his own as a pro musician) and were partly inspired by his own family's history in the coal mines of both Lancashire and Nova Scotia.

"Folk music may have a new star" Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales

"Sonically stripped, tonally paralysing, emotionally charged... aches with authenticity." A&R Factory

"A fine album from an artist who has had some recognition in the past but deserves more." Tim Martin, Fatea Records

"...with deep emotional resonance in terms of roots, heritage, history and bonds built and broken" Mike Davies, Folking.com

Watch the video for the first release "William You Lied" on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5auMGIklEXA

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Opening Times

Season 28 Mar 2025
DayTimes
Friday19:30

* 125 minutes
1st set - 50 mins,
Interval 20:20 - 20:40
2nd set - 55 mins

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