Major music venue in Harrogate district launches live gigs again in socially-distanced way

Incredible light display in Harrogate puts Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival in spotlight

Promoters Ripley Live, who have built up a reputation far and wide for putting on shows at Ripley Town Hall featuring blues and soul legends such as Steve Cropper, The Animals and Georgie Fame, appear to have been doing all the right things to make their concerts Covid-secure.

Brilliant rock-blues singer-guitarist Chantel McGregor performed a "socially distanced" solo concert in the venue's main hall at the beginning of this month - which meant only 60 people were allowed in.

And, in view of the latest Government regulations, organisers have now announced all gig and films at Ripley Town Hall will start at 7.30pm so the venue can close at 10pm.

Despite fears of more lockdowns on their way, Ripley Live have an exciting programme of socially-distanced shows coming up.

Next month will even see it present its first full band gig since the pandemic broke in March.

November 7, 2020: Martin Harley

Martin returns to the club after many years to play a "socially distanced" gig in our main hall. He is one of the top slide guitarist in the world and has a voice to match. Whether you are a blues fan or not you will love his live performance. £12.00/£15.00.

December 12, 2020: Guy Tortora Band

Guy and the band return to Ripley for our first full band gig since lockdown and are we looking forward to it! Guy is a brilliant songwriter - "One of those musicians who, for some reason, fly under the radar of fame. There is a real depth of feeling to Tortora's music." Maverick UK.

£12.00/£15.00.

Socially distanced.

Visit http://www.ripleylive.com to see all the gigs and films coming up at Ripley Town Hall

Huge cash boost for North Yorkshire's biggest music festival as Government steps in to help the Arts

A message from the Editor

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news on this free-to-read site, I am asking you to also please purchase a copy of our newspaper.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspaper.