The Ferret Livestreams conclude! We’ve had some fantastic behind-closed-doors performances, all streamed live on Facebook direct from The Ferret stage. We’re taking a break from these livestream shows after this week to focus on re-opening the venue for some real-life gigs with real-life audiences!

Livestreaming this week | Weds 28th April:

TERO KULERO

- Compelling & exciting psych rock, synths, and doom mongering from this Preston quartet.

“Thumping, hypnotic riffs and brilliant, pulsating climaxes” - Getintothis

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/terokulero

Listen on Bandcamp: psychlovers.bandcamp.com/track/curve-of-the-earth-part-4

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HOL

- HOL (aka Hollie Findlay) is a singer, songwriter and producer. Born in Athens Greece, she has been singing since as early as she can remember and started performing at the young age of 14.

“From her catchy melodies to her assured vocals, HOL cuts an assured and composed figure despite her young age.'' Clout

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/HOL03

Listen on Spotify: sptfy.com/HOL-on-Spotify

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Check The Ferret Facebook page for links on the evening: facebook.com/FerretPreston

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Rough set times:

HOL: 7:15pm

Tero Kulero: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch. Check The Ferret Facebook page for links on the evening: facebook.com/FerretPreston

#supportlivemusic

The Ferret Livestreams continue! Fantastic behind-closed-doors performances, all streamed live on Facebook direct from The Ferret stage. Watch every Wednesday evening in April.

Livestreaming this week | Weds 21ST April:

BECKETT

Beckett: Synthwave & Talkbox with a backdrop of 80s Beats. The music of Beckett is inspired by the movie soundtracks and lifestyles of the 1980s. It’s a clear love for the electronic palette of synthesizers, drum machines and studio electric guitars infused with Miami sunsets, LA Neon and the glamour of 80s fashion.

“Beckett is the synthwave king!” - Cody Carpenter

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/ProjectBeckett

Listen on Bandcamp: projectbeckett.bandcamp.com

Listen on Spotify: sptfy.com/projectbeckett

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POLYPORES

- Cosmic sleep music, sci-fi soundtracks, and immersive drones. Made with synthesizers. Released on Castles In Space, Polytechnic Youth, Front & Follow, Miracle Pond, Concréte Tapes, KiNETiK Records + more.

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/polypores

Listen on Bandcamp: polypores.bandcamp.com

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LA FRENCH

- Ghostly & dreamy ambient beats by Luke French. New EP Alinea out now on Concrète tapes.

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/LaFrench87

Listen on Bandcamp: lafrench.bandcamp.com

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Check The Ferret Facebook page for links on the evening: facebook.com/FerretPreston

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Rough set times:

La French: 7pm

Polypores: 7:30pm

Beckett: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch. Check The Ferret Facebook page for links on the evening: facebook.com/FerretPreston

#supportlivemusic

The Ferret Livestreams continue! Fantastic behind-closed-doors performances, all streamed live on Facebook direct from The Ferret stage. Watch every Wednesday evening in April…

Our April lineup is here, and it's a right doozy:

Weds 7th: Rook and The Ravens + Antonia Sharples

Weds 14th: Life in Neon + Reilly James

Weds 21st: Beckett + Polypores + La French

Weds 28th: Tero Kulero + HOL

Livestreaming this week | Weds 14th April:

LIFE IN NEON

The Lancaster/Morecambe based pop-rock band return to The Ferret with fantastic on-stage energy and a unique sound, featuring catchy hooks and guitar riffs with a pop sensibility.

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/lifeinneonband

Listen on their website: lifeinneon.co.uk

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REILLY JAMES

- While the Singer & Producer originally focused on producing club tracks and beats, Reilly has turned to an indie-electronic sound combining his dance production with indie guitars and vocals which creates a unique and distinctive sound.

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/reillyjamesmusic

Listen on Spotify: sptfy.com/reillyjames

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Here's tonight's Life in Neon + Reilly James livestream link: https://fb.watch/4SVSU-9TKt/ Live from The Ferret. TUNE IN! #supportlivemusic

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Rough set times:

Reilly James: 7:15pm

Life In Neon: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch. Here's tonight's Life in Neon + Reilly James livestream link: https://fb.watch/4SVSU-9TKt/ Live from The Ferret. TUNE IN! #supportlivemusic

The 'Award Nominated' Ferret Livestreams continue! Fantastic behind-closed-doors performances, all streamed live on Facebook direct from The Ferret stage. Watch every Wednesday evening in April.

Our April lineup is here, and it's a right doozy.

Weds 7th: Rook and The Ravens + Antonia Sharples Music

Weds 14th: Life in Neon + Reilly James Music

Weds 21st: Beckett + Polypores + La French

Weds 28th: Tero Kulero + HOL

Livestreaming this week | Weds 7th April:

ROOK AND THE RAVENS

"...impress with a versatility reminiscent of The Byrds and Traffic" - The Independent

"Articulate, edgy, blistering and self-assured" - BBC

"...their three-part harmonies are on par with Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Newer songs rival Bends-era Radiohead and rock harder than early Queen. What other band can do all that and still sound at least as contemporary as Alt-J and Fleet Foxes?" - Colorado Springs Independent

"Young, bold and unfathomably talented" - High Voltage

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/rookandtheravens

Listen on Bandcamp: rookandtheravens.com

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ANTONIA SHARPLES

- Tonight’s support act is acoustic artist Antonia Sharples, a fantastic singer-songwriter making her way in the Preston music scene.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-714155884-398896184

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniasharplesmusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNGYKquJVxUxpfy-KdH2--Q

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Tonight's livestream link: https://fb.watch/4JHYUv9ewa/

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Rough set times:

Antonia Sharples: 7:15pm

Rook and The Ravens: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.

The Ferret Livestream Gigs: a series of excellent performances from North West artists, filmed live on The Ferret stage and beamed directly into your home.

Here's tonight's livestream link: https://fb.watch/4AsuE7aD7E/

Livestreaming this week | Weds 31st March:

MOON AND THE BEAMS

- We welcome slightly-psychedelic (“slightlydelic”) four piece Moon & the Beams - lead by David Shurr and featuring long-time collaborators Matthew Gallagher (Piano and Organ), Liam Ogburn (Electric Bass), and Aidan Poland (Drums & Percussion). The band spent lockdown working on the release of their debut eponymous album, out April 2, 2021. Mixing grunge and folk, underpinned with eastern melody, Moon & The Beams are reminiscent of The Doors, Jeff Buckley, & Deep Purple. We’re proud to host them at The Ferret for an online album launch party of sorts!

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/moonbeamsband

Listen on Bandcamp: moonandthebeams.bandcamp.com

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JAMES G. WILSON

- Tonight’s support act is the enigmatic James G. Wilson (that's Jimmy, for the initiated) who plays esoterically percussive space guitar.

Listen on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/jamesgwilsonmusic

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Check the Ferret Facebook page for the links on the day: Facebook.com/ferretpreston

Here's tonight's livestream link: https://fb.watch/4AsuE7aD7E/

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Rough set times:

James G. Wilson: 7:15pm

Moon and The Beams: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.

If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen in a couple of months right here: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

The Ferret Livestream Gigs: a series of excellent performances from North West artists, filmed live on The Ferret stage and beamed directly into your home.

Livestreaming this week | Weds 24th March:

WILL WEBSTER and BAND

- Will Webster is an up and coming singer/songwriter inspired by the likes of Blues Rock, R&B and Alternative music. He hits The Ferret stage with his fantastic band of local musicians.

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/willlwebster

On Instagram: instagram.com/willlwebster

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MICHAEL BRINDLEY

- Solo acoustic artist Michael Brindley comes to The Ferret from Brighton via Chorley.

Visit on Instagram: instagram.com/michaelbrindleymusic

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Check the Ferret Facebook page for the links on the day: Facebook.com/ferretpreston

Here's tonight's livestream link: https://fb.watch/4rhISj78rb/

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Rough set times:

Michael Brindley: 7:15pm

Will Webster and Band: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.

If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen in a couple of months right here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

The Ferret Livestream Gigs: a series of excellent performances from North West artists, filmed live on The Ferret stage and beamed directly into your home.

Livestreaming this week | Weds 17th March:

PIPPIN

- North West punk/noise trio. Their debut EP was released last year, featuring 4 very shouty songs.

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2N8mrFW

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/PippinTheGroup

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SLAP RASH

- A sarcastic, visceral wall of noise from this Manchester & Preston duo.

Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PRO9aZ

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/SLAPRASH

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Check the Ferret Facebook page for the links on the day: Facebook.com/ferretpreston

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Rough set times:

Slap Rash: 7:15pm

Pippin: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.

If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen in a couple of months right here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

We continue our Livestream Gigs: a series of excellent performances from North West artists, filmed live on The Ferret stage and beamed directly into your home.

Livestreaming this week | Weds 10th March. Here's the livestream link: https://fb.watch/48QpziQVMy/

CRAPSONS

- From the bright lights of Brokenhead, Wirral junk punk duo Crapsons have been kicking and screaming their way on the music scene.

Listen on Bandcamp: crapsons.com/music

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/crapsons

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MIKE WEST

- Mike West: Bastard Country Music Artist. Not Country Enough. Not Blues Enough. Not Folk Enough. Too Heavy... A call to arms for those open minded folks who don't care about genre. They care about music.

Listen on Bandcamp: mikewest333.bandcamp.com/music

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/mikewest333

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Check the Ferret Facebook for the video link on the day (Weds 10th March):

www.facebook.com/ferretpreston

Here's the livestream link: https://fb.watch/48QpziQVMy/

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Rough set times:

Mike West: 7:15pm

Crapsons: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.

If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen in a couple of months right here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

The month of March! And we continue our Livestream Gigs: a series of excellent performances from North West artists, filmed live on The Ferret stage and beamed directly into your home.

LIVE music. LIVE from The Ferret. It's LIVE. Kicking off at 7:15pm with Crossbill, then noisy buggers LEFT at 8pm. Here's your link...

https://fb.watch/3-BhR11Me_/

Livestreaming this week | Weds 3rd March:

LEFT

- With songs about Snapchat filters, narcissism, toxic masculinity, Piers Morgan and, er, terrifying children with the image of hell, LEFT, described as “noisy buggers” by those who’ve seen them, bring a chaotic show every time they play.

Listen on Bandcamp: leftthebandofficial.bandcamp.com/releases

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/leftthebandofficial

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CROSSBILL

- Crossbill is an acoustic-led-indie-pop band from Preston. Some people say they have a bit of a Belle and Sebastian vibe, maybe a bit like Withered Hand too. The songs are simple & melodic, easy to relate to with a subtle tendency towards being depressingly upliftingly regretfully reminiscent, or something.

Listen on YouTube: youtube.com/user/crossbillband

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/CrossbillBand

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish…. LIVE music. LIVE from The Ferret. It's LIVE. Kicking off at 7:15pm with Crossbill, then noisy buggers LEFT at 8pm. Here's your link...

https://fb.watch/3-BhR11Me_/

www.facebook.com/ferretpreston

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Rough set times:

Crossbill: 7:15pm

LEFT: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.

If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen in a couple of months right here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

Our series of behind-closed-doors performances continues. Coming direct from The Ferret stage into your home.

Here's your link for tonight's livestream, tune in! https://fb.watch/3Sn1HZuRO9/

Livestreaming this week:

Weds 24th Feb

TAXI WITH STRANGERS
- Energetic young indie-rock outfit hailing from Lancaster & Morecambe. With radio play on BBC introducing Lancashire and four singles released so far, Taxi with Strangers are a band to keep an eye on.

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/5KhYGMtREpLLdgr1TVifKm

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/taxiwithstrangers

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IKE JAMES
- Ike James is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter from Lancashire. His debut single City Lights is out now!

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7zHmMwpoX4BsVO8C1om9gH

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Here's your link for tonight's livestream, tune in! https://fb.watch/3Sn1HZuRO9/

Rough set times:
Ike James: 7:15pm
Taxi with Strangers: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.
If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen (whenever that is!) here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

Our series of behind-closed-doors performances continues. Coming direct from The Ferret stage into your home.

Here's the link for tonight's stream: https://fb.watch/3J8oD778mt/

Livestreaming this week:

Weds 17th Feb

REGARDS
- A modern take on the electro-anthems of the 80s, REGARDS are a synth-pop outfit delivering songs about optimism, violence, and the repression of a young generation.

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2DJraM7R331peZCDkrxw7Y

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/regardsband

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KIND HEARTED THIEVES
- A lone wolf, musician, singer songwriter with a voice that roars like the sea on a stormy winters night in his hometown of Blackpool England. His powerful & haunting tones have been likened to musical greats such as Eddie Vedder & Nick Drake.

Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0pTLfuBadv8sYDKGWE6In8

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/kindheartedthievesmusic

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish, Here's the link for tonight's stream: https://fb.watch/3J8oD778mt/

Rough set times:
Kind Hearted Thieves: 7:15pm
Regards: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.
If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen (whenever that is!) here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

Our series of behind-closed-doors performances continues. Coming direct from The Ferret stage into your home.

Livestreaming this week:

Thurs 11th Feb - Tonight's livestream link: https://fb.watch/3BdOPHp7m4/

DESIGN REWIND
- With influences that include Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, The 1975 & Toto, Design Rewind have been described as a “modern throwback” drawing from a cherished era in songwriting to create a fresh sound.

Listen on Bandcamp: designrewind.bandcamp.com

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/designrewind

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SHANNON ALICE
- Singer / Songer from up North. Amazing pipes, beautiful tunes.

Listen on Bandcamp: shannonalice.bandcamp.com

Visit on Facebook: facebook.com/shannonalicemusic

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish. Tonight's livestream link: https://fb.watch/3BdOPHp7m4/ (Thurs 11th Feb).

Rough set times:
Shannon Alice: 7:15pm
Design Rewind: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.
If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen (whenever that is!) here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing

Kicking off a series of behind-closed-doors performances. Coming direct from the new Ferret stage into your home.

The Ferret Livestream: The Heartwoods + Harrison Rimmer

Here's yer link. L O G - O N ! ! ! https://fb.watch/3qGICTccYH/

Livestreaming this week:

Weds 3rd Feb

THE HEARTWOODS
- Brand new jangle-pop indie 3-piece from the glorious city of Preston (well, Chorley).

Listen to the Table for Two EP on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3QDFzEPPnxYkrBZTkDz7j8...

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HARRISON RIMMER
- Singer-songwriter hailing from Fleetwood, bringing high energy rock with sprinklings of heart-felt, reflective lyrics and soulful ballads.

Here’s a song off an EP he released in May called “Broken Strings”, this song is called “Proud”...

https://youtu.be/ln39OWY7Glw

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Livestreams kick off at 7ish, The Ferret Livestream: The Heartwoods + Harrison Rimmer

Here's yer link. L O G - O N ! ! ! https://fb.watch/3qGICTccYH/

Rough set times:
Harrison Rimmer: 7:15pm
The Heartwoods: 8pm

The livestreams are free to watch.
If you feel so inclined, you can donate to The Ferret Crowdfunder, to help us safely reopen (whenever that is!) here:
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/future-proofing