Sounds of the Underground

Join us in the atmospheric Victoria Tunnel for a completely unique musical experience with an eclectic 'sounds of the underground' music programme.

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Michael Woods | 7pm Saturday 20th April 

(£8 early bird, £12 standard) Michael Woods is a Fingerpicking, Ragtime, Bottleneck & Blues Guitarist with four well received albums to date. Embracing the rich history of early blues, Michael’s powerful picking and slide really shine on material ranging from classic acoustic blues to self-penned songs & instrumentals.  He incorporates elements of his experience in the folk world and his love of the North East and its history into his style. Fatea magazine described him as “one of today's most inspirational performers ploughing this rootsy furrow”. Having performed on the main acoustic stage of most of the major UK Blues festivals as well as Lindisfarne & Ouseburn festivals, this is a rare chance to experience an intimate performance of songs and instrumentals in this unique atmospheric venue, including the award winning “Blink of an Eye” and a new song about the Victoria Tunnel, written especially for the occasion.

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Baker Island | 7pm Saturday 27th April 

(£8 early bird, £10 standard) Baker Island are a Newcastle based 5-piece fuzzy/noisy/jangly indie rock band. Taking influences from bands such as Pavement, My Bloody Valentine, Camera Obscura and Sonic Youth, the band creates a blend of pop hooks but with just enough discordant noise to even things out. The band have performed at Indietracks Festival 2015, Newcastle's Evolution Emerging Festival 2016, and alongside Jeffrey Lewis, The Research, Allo Darlin', Witching Waves, The Wave Pictures and The Lovely Eggs, and have received radio plays on Radio 1 and BBC 6 Music amongst others. After a hiatus, a third album, 'There's Nothing Really Pleasant Inside Anyway', is due in 2024.

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Only 50 tickets are available for each performance. It's a constant 12 degrees in the Tunnel so guests should dress warmly and meet at the Tunnel Entrance on Ouse Street, behind the Hotel du Vin. Chairs will be provided. No food or drink is permitted in the Tunnel. Please avoid bringing a bag as space is limited. 

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