Walnut Tree Inn, Northampton

Indifference
2025-06-21 21:00 - 23:50 UTC
Five-piece indie pop & rock band from Milton Keynes. They play up tempo 90’s – 00’s songs to get everyone dancing and artists covered in their repertoire include The Fratellis, Kings of Leon, Jet, Blur, Oasis, Cranberries, Green Day, Franz Ferdinand, Daft Punk, Stereophonics and The Clash.

Geoff Norcott + Matt Bragg
2025-06-26 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: JO FRANK, DYLAN DODDS
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
GEOFF NORCOTT is a unique voice in British comedy. Having appeared on Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie to You, Live at the Apollo, Mash Report, Mock the Week and Question Time he’s built up a significant live following with sell-out Edinburgh runs and two national tours.
Operating outside the usual comedic commentary on politics and social issues, Geoff has carved a real niche for himself. With a documentary, bespoke TV formats plus a UK and an international tour on the horizon, 2025 is set to be an even bigger year.

“On the comedy circuit Norcott is an absolute tonic”
The Telegraph

“Norcott is an out and out rebel”
The Express

“He’s a class act with a mature, sharp take on modern politics”
Sunday Times
MATT BRAGG is the son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, and has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years. With a unique, low energy, deadpan style and meticulously crafted material he has been gaining critical acclaim from audiences, promoters and comedians alike.
As well as performing at some of the largest clubs in the UK, he is tour support for Ricky Gervais, Harry Hill, Lloyd Griffith (Soccer AM), Suzi Ruffell, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Phoenix Night’s Clinton Baptiste and Scott Bennett. He was also selected for Just The Tonic’s Big Value showcase at Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and finished runner up in Leicester Mercury’s Comedian of The Year 2020.
His debut show ‘Matt Bragg has nothing wrong with him’ is showing throughout 2025.
“Classic comedy, effortless style”
Ricky Gervais
“Incredibly and effortlessly funny, had the audience in the palm of his hand as soon as he stepped on the stage.
If you haven’t seen him yet, then I strongly suggest you make haste to do so.”
Comedy Cow Blog

The Groove Generation
2025-07-05 21:00 - 23:50
The Groove Generation are a professional live Soul, Funk, and R&B function band performing premier, classic and contemporary music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. Guaranteed to fill the dance floor and create a great atmosphere with the sounds of Chic, Sister Sledge, Luther, Incognito, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and more.

40 Watt
2025-07-19 21:00 - 23:50
Pop, r&b and rock ‘n’ roll four-piece band from Northants and Milton Keynes led by entertaining frontman and singer Andy Powell. The band’s repertoire covers mainly 50’s to 80’s classic songs and includes artists such as Elvis, Chuck Berry, Stones, Beatles, Spencer Davis, Santana, Eric Clapton, Free, Bad Company, ZZ Top, Wilson Pickett, Ben E King, Otis Redding, Eddie Floyd, Credence Clearwater, Blues Brothers, Guns & Roses, Bob Marley, Stereophonics, The Mavericks, Paulo Nutini, Enrico Inglesias, Gnarls Barclay & Green Day.

Summer Special - Greg Abate with Tad Newton's Jazz Friends
2025-07-27 12:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
A summer special with USA jazz supremo: Greg Abate (sax/flute) and Richard Exall [sax/clarinet]. Played with Ray Charles Band, Artie Shaw and Woody Herman.
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Accrington Stanley
2025-08-16 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Spanning thirty one years of successful performances of Beatles music, the band, Accrington Stanley returns with a magical journey into the time of legend that was the Beatles. Arguably still the best creative songwriters of the 20th Century; the Beatles’ music persists in everyday song lists of musical artists, radio and television all over the world.
The Magical History Four will be showing just why the music of the Beatles is still loved by so many. From a huge selection of instantly recognisable songs will come some of the band’s favourites for this special festival day.
Despite many other ‘tribute bands’ playing Beatles music, Accrington Stanley were one of the very first, playing and singing with ability and love for the music.

Liquid Insanity
2025-09-06 21:00 - 23:50
Pop and rock covers power trio from Warks. Performing classic to modern songs by artists including AC/DC, Rolling Stones, Beatles, Deep Purple, Queen, Kinks, Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Kings of Leon, Stereophonics, Bon Jovi, Doors, REM, Joan Jett, White Stripes, Tina Turner, Spin Doctors, Nirvana, Thin Lizzy, Dire Straits, The Clash, Green Day, Kula Shaker and Wild Cherry.

The Ben Holder Quartet
2025-09-14 12:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Sensational jazz violin supremo with Dave Browning (piano), Mike Green (bass) and Mal Garret (drums).
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Funktionality
2025-09-20 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Milton Keynes based seven-piece function band fronted by two female singers and one male singer performing funk, soul, pop and rock genres.
The band have been established for six years and have a large and diverse repertoire of songs for every event.
They cover artists including: Chic, Sister Sledge, Rose Royce, Heatwave, Kool & The Gang, Tina Turner, James Brown, Cee Lo Green, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Toploader, Lionel Richie, Whitney Houston, Bee Gees, Blues Brothers, B52s, The Jam, 10CC, Bon Jovi, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Jamiroquai, Amy Winehouse, Jessie J, Mark Ronson, Adele, Plan B, Bruno Mars and Daft Punk.

Paul Thorne + Sean Heydon
2025-09-25 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: ADAM RILEY + PARAS
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
PAUL THORNE can regularly be seen headlining the UK’s biggest and best comedy clubs. His well crafted material, spontaneous wit, and surreal comedy songs have earned him a reputation as a quality live performer both at home and as far afield as Canada, Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, China, and Japan.
Comedy festival appearances include Edinburgh, Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle, Leicester and Bath as well as two critically acclaimed tours of fringe festivals across the length of Canada including Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver.
This culminated in a successful residency in London’s West End at The Leicester Square Theatre performing a brand new topical solo show.
TV credits include The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Show (BBC One), Comedy Bigmouths (Channel 5), It’s Later Than You Think (BBC1), Oddballs (ITV) and The World Stands Up (Paramount). He also served as Team Captain on three series of the Montreux Award-winning comedy panel game Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment hosted by Graham Norton (Channel 5).
On Radio, he’s guested on Cabaret on Four (BBC Radio 4), The Lost Weblog of Scrooby Trevithick with Andy Parsons (BBC Radio 4) and Hold the Front Page (BBC Radio 4).
“A must-see comedian”
The Guardian
“Makes working an audience look effortless”
The Stage
“Paul Thorne’s satirical songs, with his own guitar accompaniment, a waspish, sweary pleasure”
Daily Telegraph

SEAN HEYDON has been performing in some of the world’s most prestigious venues for A-list celebrities and blue chip companies for over 15 years now with his unique style of madcap comedy and magic.
Sean has many television credits to his name including ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent, Soccer AM on SKY ONE and for three seasons he was the resident magician on The Paul O’Grady Show on Channel 4.
Sean is a multi-award winning entertainer. Sean has won numerous awards for his headlining appearances at Comedy Clubs and Corporate events including ‘Specialty Act of the Year’. This was awarded by some of the finest agents and talent bookers in the UK.
“Britain’s Got Talent’s most jaw-dropping magician”
The Evening Standard
“Magic is real! You literally turned back time!”
Simon Cowell

The Sound Injectors
2025-09-27 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Formed in 1996, this lively talented five-piece band have been performing ska, reggae, northern soul, blues and pop hits from the 1960’s to the present day, all over the UK and Europe. The Sound Injectors are fronted by two very talented young women that not only sing but play saxophone and bass guitar.

The Geoff Mason Quintet
2025-09-28 12:30 - 15:00
Top trombonist and his band.
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Nightshift
2025-10-04 21:00 - 23:50
New to the Walnut Tree, we are eagerly looking forward to Nightshift, a Northampton-based 5-piece playing classic rock. pop and r’n’b tracks. An incredibly varied set including everything from Simple Minds to Eminem.

Similar Jones
2025-10-18 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Five-piece high quality function band from Northants performing pop, rock, rock’n’roll, soul and r&b music. Featuring a saxophone player, they cover a diverse repertoire of artists including Beatles, Stones, Kinks, The Monkees, Van Morrison, Billy Joel, Elton John, Elvis, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Queen, Roxxy Music, Supergrass, The Undertones, The Clash, Take That, George Michael and Oasis.

Airlie Scott and the Hot Jazz Vagabonds
2025-10-26 12:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
present “Paris in the Jazz Age”.
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Darryl Purvis + Markus Birdman
2025-10-30 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: AARON WILLIAMS • JIM BROWN
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
DARRYL PURVIS is a Canadian comedian known for his quick wit and relatable storytelling. With a style that’s both laid-back and sharp, Darryl dives into everyday observations and unique perspectives on life’s absurdities, drawing laughs from audiences with his authentic, down-to-earth humor.
Over his career, he has performed across North America, bringing his blend of dry humor and clever insights to clubs, festivals, and television. Darryl’s comedy has earned him a loyal following, and his easy-going style makes him a standout act in the comedy scene.
MARKUS BIRDMAN is one of British comedy’s most experienced and well-travelled performers. In demand all over the UK and abroad, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with 11 solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs, including The Comedy Store, The Komedia, Hot Water, The Stand and Soho Theatre. He’s performed at the Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. His international gig list includes Pakistan, Singapore, China, UAE, Austria, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Finland and India to name a few. Which has been nice, considering no-one’s now going anywhere.
He had his own Netflix Stand Up Special, ‘Live in Amsterdam’ and was also co-writer on Jayde Adams’s Amazon Prime Stand Up Special, ‘Serious Black Jumper’
“Delightfully comic. Controversial, personal and wickedly punchy.”
The List
“Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong.”
Chortle
“A consummate comic…. energetic, engaging, thought-provoking and funny.”
The Stage

Rhythm Junction
2025-11-01 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
A female-fronted four-piece band from Northamptonshire who perform 60’s to current pop covers by artists including The Jacksons, Stevie Wonder, Womack & Womack, Wild Cherry, Tina Turner, Sister Sledge, Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, Abba, Queen, Madonna and Amy Winehouse.

Kevin Scott's San Jacinto Jazz Band
2025-11-02 12:30 - 15:00
Hot Jazz!
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Nuclear Fusion
2025-11-22 21:00 - 23:50
Daventry-based fun 3 piece band with a big sound. Playing classic rock, pop and indie classics

Sarah Spencer's Transatlantic Jazz Band
2025-11-23 12:30 - 15:00
Hot New Orleans jazz at its very best with Sarah Spencer (sax/clarinet/vocals), Mike Henry (trumpet), Mike Owen (trombone), Jim Swinnerton (bass), Hugh Crozier (piano) and Graham Smith (drums).
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

George Zach + Nick Page
2025-11-27 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: JAKE STEERS + TOM RATCLIFF
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
GEORGE ZACH is Greek and moved to Britain at 18 to study Biochemistry lured by the idea of living in the country of Hugh Grant, Mr Bean and Lady Diana; Due to the family budget however, instead of living it large in Notting Hill, he ended up in Newcastle Upon-Tyne.
When he was done with university, George decided lab life wasn’t for him, so whilst playing poker for a living he did his first comedy spot in 2009 in a room above a pub on St Patrick’s Day.
Since that day he has gone on to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 5 times and in 2015 he appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
George has firmly established himself in the UK and Australian comedy circuits, has performed in various countries such as Spain, The Netherlands, Greece, Germany and Hong Kong and has supported Chris McCausland and Sophie Willan on their UK tours as well as Jim Jeffries and TJ Miller internationally.
His broadcast work includes appearing on Dave Channel’s ‘The Comedy Guide To Life’, BBC One’s This Week, The One Show and he has acted in Sky’s Summer Shorts.
“A charismatic raconteur.. his story not only elicits laughter but is also, at times, poignant and moving”
The Wee Review
“Truly Terrific”
Melbourne Herald
“Huge Laughs, George is clearly a very funny guy”
Broadway Baby
NICK PAGE: With some comics there’s a moment where you ask yourself ‘I wonder how much of this is true?’, with Nick Page you might hope it isn’t true, but somehow know that it is, mostly. His shows are full to bursting with stories from a life lived on the edge of (self inflicted) disaster.
In the last few years he has won the prestigious title ‘English Comedian of the Year’, performed at comedy festivals in 3 continents and been awarded the Operational Service Medal by the British army for numerous gigs in warzones, doing everything from shows in Camp Bastion and Kandahar for 5000 troops at a time, to being helicoptered to perform for 20 soldiers in a patrol base in the desert.
He’s reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent despite having never watched the show. A typical week in the UK might see performances in pubs and theatres before a weekend run at a comedy club. Between cruises and expat bookings he’s now performed in over half the world’s countries, and even kept busy during covid lockdown performing over 100 online gigs from a studio in his garage.
“Roguish…Bear like and with a host of barely believable stories about life, love and brushes with the law”
The Guardian
“The very best story teller on the comedy circuit”
Rhod Gilbert
“A Very Fine Man”
Jo Whiley, Radio 2

Devil's Mojo
2025-11-29 21:00 - 23:30
Devil’s Mojo are an energetic, eclectic, contemporary and rock/pop cover band including female and male singers and have been gigging for about 13 years now. They play a wide range of artists’ songs from Adele to AC/DC, Chuck Berry, Stereophonics, Pat Benetar, Bon Jovi, The Eagles and Brian Adams.

Kickstart
2025-12-06 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Kickstart are a Northampton based five-piece band playing classic 60’s/Mod/Ska/Punk and Indie music including tracks from the likes of The Who, The Stones,The Kinks,The Beatles, The Jam, The Clash, The Specials, Madness, Selector, Kaiser Chiefs, The Killers and a whole lot more.

"Jazz Sans Frontiers" with Bob Hunt
2025-12-07 12:30 - 15:00
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Streetlight
2025-12-13 21:00 - 23:50
Nine-piece band based in Milton Keynes. Fronted by three female singers who share lead vocals and backing vocals. They perform 60’s to current funk and pop song by artists including Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, The Drifters, Frankie Valli, Junior Walker & The Allstars, Chic, Randy Crawford, Sister Sledge, Candi Staton, Jean Knight, Gerry Rafferty, Average White Band, Olly Murs, Rita Ora, Meghan Trainor, Lizzo, DNCE, Eagle Eye Cherry, Jermaine Stewart and Maroon 5.

King's Gambit + Project Sing Choir
2025-12-20 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
King’s Gambit are a party-loving contemporary folk band, writing and performing their own original material. The Northampton-based 7-piece feature Chris on Guitar/Vocals accompanied by mandola, bass guitar, violin, cello, keyboards and percussion providing a unique musical offering with a strong beat. To start the evening off at 8.30pm we have the Project Sing Choir who will be performing Christmas Songs and raising money for the McCarthy-Dixon Foundation.

Christmas Jazz Party - Two Band Special
2025-12-21 12:30 - 15:00
Tad Newton Jazzfriends with special guests The Lincoln Noel Trio.
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Matt Stellingwerf + Terry Alderton
2025-12-30 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: HAZEL DONOVAN + PARAS
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
MATT STELLINGWERF is a fast rising star on the international comedy scene, and highly regarded by his peers. Matt has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards, been nominated for several others, and was nominated as Best Newcomer at the 2014 NZ International Comedy Festival. Matt was a 2015 and 2016 nominee for the prestigious Billy T Award. A renowned MC and compere, Matt is a 3-time nominee for Best MC in New Zealand.
Hamilton-born and Wanganui-raised farmer’s son and trained criminologist, an award-winning bar fly…and genuinely lovely guy, Matt Stellingwerf is a man of contradictions. He expertly brings these contradictions to the stage with his typical low-key style and confidence, finding the humour in topics as diverse as love, mental illness, sex, drugs, and this crazy interview he once conducted with a serial killer on Death Row!
Matt now brings a worldview inspired by alcoholic shearing gangs, bizarre Dutch relatives, and criminological theory to the stage and attempts to answer some of life’s enduring mysteries. So come along, grab a brew and have a laugh!
He has toured extensively, performing throughout NZ, Australia, the USA & the United Kingdom.
“Raises the comedy bar…and erudite satire superstar”
Theatreview
TERRY ALDERTON has always been something special. With a set full of extraordinary caricatures – where he famously is interrupted, and with his back turned, battles with his TWO inner voices’ – and some stunningly acute impressions, observations and a hyperactive delivery, stand-up performer Terry Alderton is loved by comics and fans alike.
TV appearance include: Live at the Apollo (BBC), Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC), The Harry Hill Show (CH4) and The Jonathan Ross Show. Acting credits in Eastenders and London’s Burning.
“He’s a very funny man with a ‘fantastic comedy mind, but someone who really ought to seek some sort of professional help”
Eddie Izzard.

New Year's Eve Party 2025
2025-12-31 20:00 - 2026-01-01 02:00
Come and join us for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Hot Buffet with Chilli con Carne, Coq au Vin and Roasted Vegetable Lasagne with salad, buttered new potatoes or rice, followed by a choice of dessert.
Followed by dancing to live DJ.
If any of your party are vegetarian, please purchase a vegetarian ticket for them.

Matt Palmer Go-Getters
2026-01-04 12:30 - 15:00
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549
