Harrogate venue launches two live gigs a week

A new Harrogate bar-restaurant is keeping the flag flying high for live music in the town.
Live music in Harrogate - Harrogate's Fashion House Bistro owner David Dresser, with Leeds singer-song writer Hayley Gaftarnick.Live music in Harrogate - Harrogate's Fashion House Bistro owner David Dresser, with Leeds singer-song writer Hayley Gaftarnick.
Live music in Harrogate - Harrogate's Fashion House Bistro owner David Dresser, with Leeds singer-song writer Hayley Gaftarnick.

Harrogate’s Fashion House Bistro has revealed its line-up of musicians for the next four Thursdays.

The town centre restaurant and bar, located on Swan Road, began its live music sessions on Sunday with the appearance of a popular duet featuring Chris White (vocals) and Martin Long (piano).

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Already well-known on Harrogate’s live music scene, they will be playing at the Fashion House Bistro every Sunday from 5pm.

Kicking off the Thursday night sets, which commence at 8.30pm, is singer songwriter Chris Taylor, who loves to work both alone and in collaboration with other musicians and friends.

Over the years he has played and sung in a number of bands and as a solo artist, at all sorts of events and venues.

A week on Thursday, August 27 sees Leeds singer-song writer Hayley Gaftarnick making her FHB debut, playing two sets of soul, jazz and reggae.

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On Thursday, September 3, it’s the turn of Phil Swale to take to the FHB stage. He is a live acoustic guitar/vocal performer with 20 years’ experience and performs acoustic covers of various genres, from the 60s to the present day.

The following Thursday, September 10, is the turn of Waybourne Chester Bingley, a versatile acoustic performer with one foot in the transatlantic folk tradition, and the other firmly planted on the modern European troubadour circuit.

FHB owner David Dresser said: “For more than four months there have been no live performances of any kind, and I’m delighted that we are now hosting music performances twice a week, on Sundays and Thursdays.

“While Chris and Martin will be with us regularly on Sundays, we have different artists appearing each Thursday.

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"All are fantastic musicians in their own rights and we are looking forward to welcoming them, and lovers of live music, to The Fashion House Bistro.

Further information about Fashion House Bistro is available from its website, http://www.fashionhousebistro.com/

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