2025
08/01/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
08/01/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
17/01/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Wetherby Folk Club with Chechelele
Wetherby Folk Club with Chechelele
17/01/2025 @ Wetherby Sports Association, Lodge Lane, Wetherby, LS22 5FN, UK
Delighted to be performing with Chechelele at Wetherby Folk Club alongside super folk singer George Boomsma and fab trio White Sail band at the vibrant Wetherby Folk Club. I performed there solo last year in a sold out gig so it will be great to be back there with Chechelele.
Tickets £15/ £17 on the door
17th January – White Sail, George Boomsma, Chechelele | wetherbyfolk.co.uk
25/01/2025 @ 8 pm - Crown and Anchor, Kilnsea
Crown and Anchor, Easington Road, Kilnsea, HU12 0UB
Crown and Anchor, Easinton Road, Kinsea, HU12 0UB
Delighted to be playing this great bar and live music venue that is the Crown and Anchor in Kilnsea. Its going to be a fun evening of music, songs and craic so do join us!
www.facebook.com/crownandanchorkilnsea
31/01/2025 @ 8 pm - Museum Street Tavern
Museum Street Tavern, 3 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DT
Delighted to be playing this great bar and live music venue that is one of the oldest and most hospitable pubs in York. Its going to be a fun evening of music, songs and craic so do join us!
www.facebook.com/museumstreettavern
26/01/2025 - Winter Folk Festival Day
Winter Folk Festival Day
26/01/2025 – Black Swan Folk Club, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PR, UK
Its really lovely to again be asked to be part of this great day of music which is the Black Swan Folk Club‘s musical contribution to York Resident’s Festival – an annual event organised by Visit York, the city’s official tourism organisation, as a thank you to the residents of York for the warm welcome they give to York’s 7 million annual visitors and the support they show for the city’s tourism industry. I will be doing MC and hosting the afternoon concert with lost of great acts and doing my own set at 3 pm. Free entry for York Residents.
https://www.blackswanfolkclub.org.uk/
https://www.visityork.org/residents-festival
02/02/2025 - Hartrigg Oaks Concert with Chechelele Time tbc
Hartrigg Oaks Concert with Chechelele
02/02/2025 @ Hartrigg Oaks, Haxby Road, New Earswick, York YO32 4DY UK
Delighted to be performing with Chechelele in the lovely setting of Hartrigg Oaks. I have done a number of performances for Issy & Co. so I am looking forward to performing with Chechelele for Issy and everyone at Hartrigg Oaks. Time tbc
03/02/2025 @ 2 pm - Harrogate U3A Gig
Harrogate U3A Gig
03/02/2025 @ 2pm – Harrogate U3A Gig – St Peter’s Church, Cambridge Road, Harrogate, HG1 1RW UK
Delighted to be doing a concert for the dynamic Harrogate U3A group as one of their vibrant live music events.
U3A is a nationwide network of learning groups aimed at encouraging older people to share their knowledge, skills and interests in a friendly environment. Harrogate u3a is a group run by members for its members. Their aim is to draw talent and experience of all members to provide opportunities for people no longer in full-time work to take part in all sorts of different activities and learning opportunities.
Harrogate U3A currently has around 900 members and about 64 groups. These range from bridge to walking, from badminton to wine appreciation, from country dancing to poetry with all sorts in between! They are always keen for new groups to open.
There are also monthly Open Meetings with a range of different speakers, coffee mornings and other social events which hope to give members a chance to meet together and to become involved with what is going on locally.
12/02/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
12/02/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
22/02/2025 @ 3 pm - Rhubarb Festival
Rhubarb Festival
22/02/2025 @ The Bull Ring Wakefield WF1 1HB, UK
Delighted to be playing this fab festival which is Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days from 21-23 February 2025. One of the first food and drink festivals in the national calendar, it promises to start things off with a bang! I will be performing on Saturday 22 February 2025 at 3 pm as part of a fabulous line-up over the whole weekend.
http://www.themusiccollective.co.uk/
05/03/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
05/03/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
08/03/2025 @ 7.30 pm - York Community Choir Festival with Chechelele @ Joseph Rowntree Theatre
York Community Choir Festival with Chechelele @ Joseph Rowntree Theatre
08/03/2025 @ 7.30 pm – Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Road, York YO31 8TA UK
So looking forward to performing with wonderful World Music Choir CHECHELELE in the beautiful theatre that is Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Thanks to all the organisers of York Community Choir Festival for putting this fab festival together celebrating all the brilliant singing that takes place in and around York.
York Community Choir Festival 2025
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14/03/2025 @ 9 pm - O'Neills, St Patrick's Special
O’Neills St Patrick’s Special
14/03/2025 – O’Neills, 10 Low Ousegate York, UK, YO1 9QU
Delighted to be back at the O’Neills Irish pub where the good times flow as easily as the drinks. I will be joined for a St Patrick’s Special evening of the most well know and popular Irish songs and tunes by my Parceol bandmates Chris Bartram and Reen Onion.
https://www.facebook.com/parceolband
15/03/2025 @ 8.30 pm - New Dawnay Arms
New Dawnay Arms
15/03/2025 – New Dawnay Arms, Main Street, Shipton-by-Beninbrough, UK, YO30 1AB
The New Dawnay Arms is a fantastic village pub with always a warm welcome, great food & drinks, community activities and live music in York. Great to be performing as part of their St Patrick’s Celebrations. I will be joined for a performance of the most well know and popular Irish songs and tunes by my fellow Irish woman Sharon Garner. Its gonna be great craic so do join us!
16/03/2025 @ Old Grey Mare - afternoon - exact time tbc
Old Grey Mare
16/03/2025 – Old Grey Mare, Clifton Green, Clifton, York YO30 6LH, UK
The Old Grey Mare is the latest addition to the fabulous Brew York family with award winning craft beers, incredible food and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Great to be performing as part of their St Patrick’s Celebrations. Its gonna be great craic so do join us!
https:://brewyork.co.uk/venues/old-grey-mare
17/03/2025 @ 1.30 pm - Lunchtime St Patrick's Private Event
17/03/2025 @ 6.30 pm - O'Neills, St Patrick's Special
O’Neills St Patrick’s Special
17/03/2025 – O’Neills, 10 Low Ousegate York, UK, YO1 9QU
Delighted to be back at the O’Neills Irish pub where the good times flow as easily as the drinks. I will be joined for a St Patrick’s Special evening of the most well know and popular Irish songs and tunes by my Parceol bandmates Chris Bartram and Reen Onion.
https://www.facebook.com/parceolband
02/04/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
02/04/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
24/04/2025 @ 8:00pm - Black Swan Folk Club - Double Bill - Paula Ryan & White Sail
Black Swan Folk Club – Double Bill – Paula Ryan & White Sail
24/04/2025 @ 8:00pm – Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PR, UK
What a joy and a privilege to be playing a full evening at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Club of the Year 2009 – the Black Swan Folk Club – alongside my wonderful musical mates of White Sail band (Jane Stockdale, Sarah Dean & Chris Bartram) . There will be sets for me solo, from White Sail and we will do some together. So looking forward to this.
blackswanfolkclub.org.uk
whitesailband.com
26/04/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Songwriters In The Round at City Screen
Songwriters In The Round Concert
Delighted to be playing this lovely songwriters concert with my fellow songwriters, musicians and singers Toni Bunnell, Sarah Dean and Judith Haswell. More details to follow
City Screen Picturehouse | York Cinema | Showtimes | Tickets
07/05/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
07/05/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
08/05/2025 @ 8:00pm - Black Swan Folk Club - MC & Support for Bob Fox
Black Swan Folk Club – MC & Support for Bob Fox
08/05/2025 @ 8:00pm – Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PR, UK
What a joy and a privilege to be MCing and doing a small support slot at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Club of the Year 2009 – the Black Swan Folk Club for Bob Fox one of the most iconic voices of British Folk Song. Bob is one of the most highly rated singer/guitarists. Masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary song combined with outstanding guitar technique that drives and embellishes his supreme singing. So looking forward to this.
Tickets BOB FOX at The Black Swan Folk Club
blackswanfolkclub.org.uk
09/05/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Paula Ryan @ Pickering Book Tree
What a privilege to be performing in the uniquely fabulous Pickering Book Tree in the beautiful Market Town of Pickering, North Yorkshire. Nestled in the heart of the Market Place, the old building with an upstairs space framed by original oak beams is the perfect place to not only discover your next read in a calm and welcoming environment but also is a superb venue. I very much look forward to performing in the warm and atmospheric upstairs space. Andrew and Cathy contribute so much in terms of creating community and are having such a positive impact both locally and globally, I am proud to be invited to bring my original music and song to their cultural spacer. One not to miss!
Tickets https://www.pickeringbooktree.co.uk/event/paula-ryan/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form
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14/05/2025 @ 2 pm - York Parkinsons Gig
York Parkinsons Gig
14/05/2025 @ 2pm – York Parkinsons, Folk Hall, New Earswick, Hawthorn Terrace, New Earswick, York YO32 4AQ, UK
Its always an honour to sing and raise awareness and funds for the wonderful charity that is York Parkinsons. York Parkinsons is part of the Parkinson’s UK national charity, which is here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We’re a friendly community of people, based in York and the surrounding area. York Parkinsons:
• Supports people with Parkinson’s – and their family and friends
• Offers friendship and a meeting point
• Offers a range of classes and activities for fun andtherapy.
We help to change attitudes too. Our branch raises public awareness of Parkinson’s through:
• Fundraising events
• Presence at other types of events
• Liaison with NHS and other organisations.
Our fundraising allows us to host a range of classes and events for our members. And it contributes to
Parkinson’s UK national and international research towards treatments and eventually a cure.
04/06/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
04/06/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
06/06 - 08/06/2025 @ City Of York Folk Festival Weekend
City Of York Folk Festival Weekend
06/06-08/06/2025 @ Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PR UK
Delighted to be playing the renowned City Of York Folk Festival in the lovely setting of the Black Swan, York’s historic coaching inn. I will be performing solo in the grand finale concert on Sunday evening at 9.30 pm and throughout the weekend I will also be performing with Soundsphere and Chechelele and will be MCing. Its always a jam packed hectic weekend full of music, song and fun.
29/06/2025 @ 2.30 pm - The Green Duck Events Space & Bar - Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival 2025
The Green Duck Events Space & Bar – Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival
29/06/2025 @ 2.30 pm – The Green Duck Events Space & Bar
Delighted to be playing the renowned Tunbridge Fringe Festival in the lovely setting of the Green Duck. I will be performing my one woman show “Songs of the Finest Irish Poets & Lyricists”. This will be a solo performance of songs inspired by the finest Irish poets and lyricists drawing on the writing of the likes of Ó Rathaille, Yeats, Kavanagh, Heaney, McGowan, O’Connor, O’Riordan and including newly composed original settings of texts derived from Irish writers.
Tickets Songs Of The Finest Irish Poets & Lyricists – Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival
29/06/2025 @ 6 pm - Langton Pavillion Cafe - Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival 2025
Langton Pavillion Cafe – Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival
29/06/2025 @ 6 pm – Langton Pavillion Cafe
Delighted to be playing my seconde show in the renowned Tunbridge Fringe Festival in the lovely setting of the Langton Pavillion Cafe. I will be performing my one woman show “Songs of the Finest Irish Poets & Lyricists”. This will be a solo performance of songs inspired by the finest Irish poets and lyricists drawing on the writing of the likes of Ó Rathaille, Yeats, Kavanagh, Heaney, McGowan, O’Connor, O’Riordan and including newly composed original settings of texts derived from Irish writers.
Tickets Songs Of The Finest Irish Poets & Lyricists – Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
13/07/2025 @ 3 pm - Riseborough Songwriters Garden Concert with Sharon Garner
Riseborough Songwriters Afternoon Garden Concert with Sharon Garner
Invitation Only Event
Delighted to be playing this lovely songwriters afternoon garden concert with my fellow songwriter, musician and singer Sharon Garner. This has now become an annual event with a lovely festive atmosphere. Its going to be a lovely lazy Sunday afternoon concert with delicious food and good music with all our Riseborough friends and fans. Invitation Only Event. For more info email prsingersongwriter@yahoo.co.uk
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
09/07/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
13/07/2025 @ 3 pm - Riseborough Songwriters Garden Concert with Sharon Garner
Riseborough Songwriters Afternoon Garden Concert with Sharon Garner
Invitation Only Event
Delighted to be playing this lovely songwriters afternoon garden concert with my fellow songwriter, musician and singer Sharon Garner. This has now become an annual event with a lovely festive atmosphere. Its going to be a lovely lazy Sunday afternoon concert with delicious food and good music with all our Riseborough friends and fans. Invitation Only Event. For more info email prsingersongwriter@yahoo.co.uk
23/07/2025 @ 8 pm - Paula Ryan @ O'Sullivans, Bere Island
How fab to be performing in the renowned O’Sullivans on wild and wonderful Bere Island just a twenty minute ferry ride from Castletownbere. . Can’t wait to sing for and with the Islanders and the visitors in this iconic venue.
26/07/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Chechelele & Paula Ryan & York Wellbeing Choir @ Gateway Centre
CheCheLeLe & Paula Ryan & York Wellbeing Choir @ Gateway Centre
26/07/2025 @ 7.30 pm – Gateway Centre, Front Street, Acomb. York, YO24 3BZ, UK
So looking forward to playing alongside the wonderful World Music Choir CHECHELELE and the amazing York Wellbeing Choir in what is going to be an extravaganza of music, song and community.
CHECHELELE
A cappella is a World Music Choir based in York. Traditional African rhythms and songs form the core part of the repertoire, in addition to songs from many places across all the continents (including Bulgaria, Macedonia, Syria, France, Japan Croatia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Cuba and the rain forest long with a sprinkling of spirituals standards and gospel music.
Sung in the original language, Chechelele try to capture the spirit of the songs using movement, actions, percussion, drumming, calling and plenty of ululation.
The York Wellbeing Choir is for everyone. It aims to give all who participate the opportunity to experience the joy of singing and its many wonderful health benefits whilst developing musical skills.
Both choirs are led by superb Musical Director Nicola Betts.
www.nicolabetts.co.uk/wellbeing-choir/
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06/08/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
06/08/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
11/08/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Stirling Folk Club - Paula Ryan
Stirling Folk Club
Stirling County RFC, Bridgehaugh Park, Stirling FK9 5AP, Scotland
Delighted to be playing a full guest spot at the renowned Stirling Folk Club, one of Scotland’s finest folk clubs.
https://www.stirlingfolkclub.co.uk
Tickets £14 Diary 2025 | Stirling Folk Club
22-25/08/2025 - Shrewsbury Folk Festival - MC
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
22-25/08/2025 – West Midlands Showgrounds, Gravel Lane, Shrewsbury, SY1 2PF
Delighted to be invited to MC for this family & dog friendly summer music festival with the best in folk, roots, Americana & world music by the riverside in Shrewsbury. More details to follow.
https://shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk/
03/09/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
03/09/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
06/09/2025 @ 7 pm - Tea By The Lock - Paula Ryan
Tea By The Lock
Tea By The Lock, Naburn Grange, York YO19 4RU
Very much looking forward to playing in the totally unique plantbased vintage tearooms within the walls of the Grade II listed Naburn Banqueting Hall that is Tea By The Lock. What a great setting for a gig and who can resist the homemade cakes, wide range of drinks and savoury plates. Come and join us. Music starts 7 pm.
https://www.teabythelock.co.uk
19/09/2025 @ 7 pm - Culture Night!
Culture Night!
Ballyneety Courthouse, Ballyneety, Co. Limerick
How fantastic to be invited to be part of the wonderful evening of music, song, stories, laughter, history and community as part of Culture Night at Ballyneety Courthouse alongside the brilliant Drombanna Singers, great Tune Weavers, superb Seanchaí, fascinating historical talk about the area in 1911 and so many very talented singers and musicians. Absolutely blown away by the overwhelming audience reaction to my original songs.
Culture Night is an amazing nationwide annual festival of arts and culture across Ireland featuring over 1,800 events acoss the country designed to make culture accessible to everyone. It celebrates the richness and diversity of culture in Ireland connecting people to various cultural activities locally and nationally.
I look forward to Culture Night being a lovely annual September date in my calendar!
https://culturenight.ie/location/ballyneety/
01/10/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
01/10/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
03/10/2025 @ 7.30 pm - World On Our Doorstep Concert
World On Our Doorstep Concert @ Spurriergate Centre
03/10/2025 @ 7.30 pm – Spurriergate Centre. York, YO1 9QR, UK
So looking forward to singing and drumming with wonderful World Music Choir CHECHELELE at this event organised by York Fair Trade Forum which will also include a talk by Zaytoun on ethically sourced food.
CHECHELELE
A cappella is a World Music Choir based in York. Traditional African rhythms and songs form the core part of the repertoire, in addition to songs from many places across all the continents (including Bulgaria, Macedonia, Syria, France, Japan Croatia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Cuba and the rain forest long with a sprinkling of spirituals standards and gospel music.
Sung in the original language, Chechelele try to capture the spirit of the songs using movement, actions, percussion, drumming, calling and plenty of ululation..
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04/10/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Paula Ryan & Steamtown - NFSP Concert
Paula Ryan & Steamtown – NFSP Concert
04/10/2025 @ 7.30 pm – Gilberdyke War Memorial Hall, 11 Clementhorpe Road, Gilberdyke, Brough. HU15 2UB, UK
Delighted to be performing at this fund raising concert alongside superbly talented duo Steamtown. The concert is in aid of the Postmaster Benevolent Fund which provides temporary financial assistance to serving and retired sub-postmasters and their dependents who are experiencing hardship or need. The fund supports individuals with needs arising from poverty, disability, or the advancement of health or the saving of lives. So many families were affected by the horizon scandal and many are still not compensated for their losses. Please support if you can.
Steamtown are a folk duo from Yorkshire with a guitar, a Banjo and an accordion. This is Modern Yorkshire Folk delivered with a smile and acoustic music to make you tap your feet.
“Musically there is a mix of traditional and modern folk containing some exceptional storytelling….. If you like your music with a genuine folk club feel to it and with lyrics that will make you both evaluate life and smile, then this album is for you.” -Fatea Magazine review
Tickets £10 available from the counter at Gilberdyke Post Office or email @john_shepherd@hotmail.co.uk
https://www.musicglue.com/steamtown
20/10/2025 @ 7.30 pm - Tonbridge Folk Club - Paula Ryan
Tonbridge Folk Club
Ye Olde Chequers Inn, 122 High St., Tonbridge, TN9 1AS
Delighted to be playing a full guest spot at the renowned Tonbridge Folk Club, one of Kent’s finest folk clubs.
https://tonbridgefolkclub.org
05/11/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
05/11/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
November 8, 2025 @ 11 am - Paula Ryan @ The Red Stag, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Paula Ryan @ McCarthys Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
November 8, 2025 @ 11 am – McCarthys Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar, 534 Main Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018, USA
So looking forward to playing the Saturday lunchtime live music slot in the unique and superb venue, bar and eatery that is McCarthys Red Stag Pub & Whiskey bar in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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November 14, 2024 @ 6 pm - Paula Ryan @ UNOW, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Paula Ryan @ UNOW, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA
November 14, 2025 @ 6 pm – UNOW, 185 Broadmead, Princeton, New Jersey 08542, USA
Delighted to be invited to be part of the live music programme for all ages at UNOW Princeton – amazing to play my original songs in Princeton such a hallowed place of culture, science and learning.
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November 15, 2025 @ 11 am - Paula Ryan @ The Red Stag, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Paula Ryan @ McCarthys Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
November 15, 2025 @ 11 am – McCarthys Red Stag Pub & Whiskey Bar, 534 Main Street, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018, USA
So looking forward to playing the Saturday lunchtime live music slot in the unique and superb venue, bar and eatery that is McCarthys Red Stag Pub & Whiskey bar in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
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22/11/2025 @ 7:30pm - Soundsphere & Adderstone @ Rise
Soundsphere & Adderstone @ Rise
22/11/2025 @ 7:30pm – Rise, Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Road, Acomb, York, YO24 4HD, UK
A very special concert with my Soundphere singing sisters Sarah and Judith in the vibrant venue that is Rise @ Bluebird Bakery alongside amazing duo Adderstone who fascinate audiences with their storytelling infused with alt-folk song. It is going to be an enthralling evening in an entrancing setting. Do join us.
https://www.facebook.com/adderstone.duo/
https://bluebirdbakery.co.uk/rise
09/12/2025 @ 8.30 pm - Bracknell Folk Club - Full Evening Concert
Bracknell Folk Club – Full Evening Concert
The Foresters Arms, 173 London Road, Bagshot, GU19 5DH
Delighted to be playing a full evening guest concert at the brillinat Bracknell Folk Club. The last time I was there the audience was fascinated by the sound of my Marimba so there’ll be lots of that as well as guitar, bodhran, original and traditional songs. Join us!
www.bracknellfolk.org.uk
17/12/2025 @ 7:30pm - Havin’ The Craic Sessions
Havin’ The Craic Sessions
17/12/2025 @ 7:30pm – York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Sláinte!
Havin’ The Craic Virtual Sessions
The popular Havin’ The Craic’ Sessions is a get-together for all all musicians, singers, poets and storytellers to play some tunes, sing some songs and share some craic at our Irish style anything goes open house session. Starting at 7:30pm, the sessions usually take place on the first Wednesday of each month in York Sports Club, Clifton Park, Shipton Road, York, YO30 5RE, UK.
All genres and abilities welcome, so… COME AND JOIN US!
Workshops
Paula has a wealth of experience of leading vocal/singing, song-writing and percussion and rhythm workshops for persons of all ages and abilities in such diverse places as Ireland, UK, Tanzania, Germany, France and the USA. In workshops, Paula shares her love of music making with others in a relaxed, creative and inspiring way.
Paula leads a wide range of workshops for festival goers, schools, youth and community groups, choirs, companies, corporate events, charities and other organisations. Paula’s workshops cover many aspects of music making, performance skills and team building including singing, song-writing, percussion, composition, movement, mcing, rehearsing, presentation and recording. Each workshop is specifically designed and tailored to the ages, abilities and aspirations of the participants. The aim of all Paula’s workshops is to ensure a relaxed, happy learning environment for participants to express themselves creatively and have fun exploring music, song and rhythm and to provide participants with the opportunity to CHANT, SING, CLAP, STAMP, PLAY, DANCE to their heart’s content and experience the joy of communal music making as practised in communities across the world for centuries.
To enhance her Vocal/Singing Workshops, Paula is a registered practitioner with the UK’s leading organisation for the teaching of singing and voice training based on the natural voice.
To enhance her Songwriting Workshops, Paula is a founder member and co-ordinator of York Songwriters Circle, the highly respected forum for leading songwriters which aims to foster songwriting for all ages and across musical genres.
If you would like to book/arrange a workshop or discuss a musical project with Paula, please email prsingersongwiter@yahoo.co.uk.
SOME OF PAULA’S MUSICAL PROJECTS/WORKSHOPS
Festival Workshops – Paula has been involved in leading singing/vocal workshops at festivals including Galtres Festival, Musicport World Music Festival, Beverley Folk Festival, Holmfirth Folk Festival, Warwick Folk Festival, Crawley Folk Festival, Fylde Folk Festival, Muenster Festival (Germany).
Hull Community Choir – Paula was the founding choir leader of Hull Community Choir which is now a flourishing community choir in the city of Hull.
Botton Village Summer School – Paula was delighted to lead the singing/vocal summer school at Botton Village, a busy working village on the North Yorkshire moors providing opportunities for adults with learning difficulties and other special needs.
Sing For Your Life Songwriting Project – Paula lead this highly original songwriting project based on collaborations of school children and the older generation to produce original songs relating to their community.
Camp Hill, Dunshane, Co. Kildare, Ireland – Paula has run a number of singing projects at the Camp Hill community in Dunshane Ireland. Dunshane is one of the Camphill Communities of Ireland which is part of an international charitable trust working with people with intellectual disabilities and other kinds of special needs.
Making Music in Tanzania – Paula played a vital leading role in this really exciting project using music and song to teach English to school children in Moshi, Tanzania. “Hakuna Matata!”
YWCA, Princeton, New Jersey, USA – Paula regularly leads very popular music fun and games workshops in Princeton, New Jersey for school children and pre-school children.
Heydenmuehle, Otzberg Germany – Paula has been involved in running music making workshops leading to performances at this working community in the German countryside for young people with intellectual disabilities and other special needs.