# Event Details - **Event Name**: Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 07:45 pm – Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 10:45 pm - **Event Description**: Showcasing three acts: Matt Stringer, Yonderland and Purple BannedAbout this EventMatt StringerMatt Stringer is a guitarist, mandolin playing songwriter from Liversedge, West Yorkshire. "2026 marks 25 years since Matt first picked up an electric guitar and began teaching himself to play. Since then he has played in punk and metal bands, acoustic and folk duos and trios (for the last 3 years playing as one half of West Yorkshire acoustic folk duo Heslop & Stringer). "In 2026, Matt decided to use those experiences to put together his first ever solo collection of songs in the form of debut album “Full Circle”. "Matt’s songs are inspired by historical events, people and places as well as personal experiences from his time playing music."​Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mattstringermusic​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattstringermusicFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585964154583YonderlandYonderland are Paul Monks and Jane Moss. Playing mostly original songs with some well chosen covers they have earned a great reputation with West Midlands clubs with their chorus songs. They have played support to (amongst others) John Richards Band, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer, Virginia Kettle, Benji Kirkpatrick and headlined Atherstone, Tamworth, Banbury folk clubs. Paul and Jane also run Godiva Sessions (Formerly the Tump Folk Club, Coventry) and are due to make their second appearance at Warwick Folk Festival in 2026​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069226126828Youtube: Cherry Blossom Street: https://youtu.be/tWcHWWhQ6AI?si=HI9rz2xagHt6Er0OTurn Of The Tide: https://youtu.be/Z_62R_pQsY8?si=qEE8VWcPO91jS3QmPurple BannedPurple Banned are an acoustic trio led by former Purple Gang stalwart Joe Beard. Joe was a club guest several years ago and he is still a performing singer songwriter (famous for Granny Takes A Trip and Legends of The Edge).The trio play a mix of folk/ folk blues/ old jug band songs and originals. Joe’s songs are lyrical and storytelling interspersed with his tales of life in music.Purple Banned are Joe Beard vocal and guitar- Nigel Elcoat lead guitar and vocal and Ian Castle on bassBoth Nigel and Ian are seasoned musicians and also resident at the highly regarded Elm Farm Acoustic Concert Venue in Swannington.​YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PurpleBanned-2025Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568353150133 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stoke-on-trent/potteries-folk-club-presents-a-summer-showcase/100001993338269423 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, performances, festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-08-14T18:15:00Z - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.38, max: 9.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Stoke-on-Trent - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall - **lat**: 52.9980704 - **long**: -2.1636995 - **full address**: The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall, 1 Albert Square, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f64bdcc4ba1634b849cc467dbeafeacb0b4cfc802d3ab77aac0eb183918e1832-rimg-w592-h213-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg?v=1784003164 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase being held? - **A:** Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase takes place on Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 07:45 pm to Fri, 14 Aug, 2026 at 10:45 pm at The Cafe, Fenton Town Hall, 1 Albert Square, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase? - **A:** Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase is organized by Potteries Folk. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Potteries Folk Club presents a Summer Showcase is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stoke-on-Trent, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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