BoxEddy
2020-09-01 21:00 - 2020-09-02 00:00, 2020-03-14 21:00 - 2020-03-15 00:00 UTC | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Superb four-piece band from Northampton formed in 1999, playing indie, rock and pop classics such as The Jam, Rolling Stones, Joe Jackson, Oasis, Libertines, Killers, Blur and even a bit of Abba!

Bootleg Zoo
2020-09-01 21:00 - 23:50
Four-piece rock and indie covers band from Northants that has been established for 10 years. Fronted by a female singer guitarist and featuring their new female drummer, this band has a lot of high energy! They cover rock and indie artists which include Kings of Leon, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, AC/DC, Guns & Roses, Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Muse, Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Acoustic Sessions
2020-09-01 20:00 - 23:00
Come and listen to some exciting live acoustic music featuring various artists with a changing line-up each month. The monthly sessions feature musicians performing cover songs as well as original compositions.
Hosted by Hannah Faulkner. Admission free.

Tom Binns (The Psychic Comedium) + Ivan Brackenbury
2020-08-29 14:30 - 17:00
SOLD OUT! As the weather is looking a bit iffy, we will be hosting this event indoors with social distancing in place.
Multi-award-winning comedian Tom Binns has performed his ‘Psychic’ Character Ian D Montfort to 5-star reviews around The World and in the smash-hit British film “Eaten by Lions”
He’s entertained and amazed sceptics and believers alike on his own BBC Radio 2 series ‘Ian D Montfort is: Unbelievable’ and his critically acclaimed BBC 1 Friday night series Hospital People .
During this time Tom claims to have discovered a genuine ‘psychic’ ability and now performs as The ‘Psychic’ Comedium. In his performances Tom clearly makes jaw-dropping revelations about his audience but is he gifted or is he deluded or is he just full of shit?
Whatever you decide his gift for comedy is undeniable and his ‘psychic’ powers are unbelievable!
Tom will be supported by 8/10 Cats Do Countdown, Dictionary Corner favourite and Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee – Hospital Radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury.
He is also an award-winning and critically acclaimed character comedian working the International Comedy Festivals and the UK Stand Up Comedy Circuit.
His ventriloquist act, alter egos: Hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury and The ‘Psychic’ Comedium have won him over 30 five star reviews and many awards both at home and abroad including Fosters Comedy God and Best International Comedian.
The Psychic Comedium is, “a masterclass in improvisation, character comedy and mindreading”
The Daily Telegraph
With DJ Ivan Brackenbury, “Binns has his character nailed and he mines the comic seam, ruthlessly to create top-quality entertainment with practically universal appeal’”
The Guardian
The ventriloquist act, ‘”Not only is the running gag a thing of comedy genius, but Binns tags it jaw-droppingly brilliantly”
The Scotsman

Alan Hudson + Geoff Norcott
2020-06-25 20:00 - 23:30
ALAN HUDSON is a stand-up comedian, magician and mind reader. He’s performed all over the world including The Magic Castle in Hollywood where he’s performed for many A-list celebrities.
He has appeared in corporate events in Denmark, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Germany and many more.
As seen on ITV’s The Next Great Magician with Stephen Mulhern and Penn and Teller: Fool Us with Jonathan Ross.
Alan has also helped several magicians for appearances for TV and live work and is happy to consult for theatre, corporate and special occasions using his magical knowledge and big bag of tricks
“Oh my god! How did you do that. I just don’t understand…. You are a bit too good!”
Catherine Tate
“Hilarious. Brilliant!”
Stephen Mulhern
“Thank you again for yesterday!! You were fantastic and everyone’s been raving about it today!! Especially taking my wine bottle and pushing it through our table!! That’s blown my mind!!” Nationwide
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GEOFF NORCOTT is a unique voice in British comedy.
Having appeared on 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 international tour on the horizon, 2020 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

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The LPs
2020-06-20 21:30 - 2020-06-21 00:00
The LP’s are a 4 piece powerhouse band based in Beds/MK. Re-vamped, Re-energized and ready to get you dancing with their blend of classic 80s rock & synthpop nostalgia, with tracks from Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Santana, Madness, Paul Simon and many others.

Gordon Southern + Andrew Bird
2020-05-28 20:00 - 23:30
GORDON SOUTHERN is the international word clown. A stand up favourite across Europe and Australasia, he’s performed in over 30 countries. He is also one of most critically acclaimed comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe, having performed over a dozen solo shows there.
A talented actor and award winning writer with critical acclaim for numerous projects that he has worked on, Southern has written for some of the most memorable comedy shows of the last decade.
Gordon made his Edinburgh debut in the highly respected Comedy Zone in 1997 and has since gone on to take up several successful and acclaimed solo shows which have been nominated for awards in Edinburgh, Dubai, Perth (twice) and New Zealand (twice)
He has enjoyed sell out runs at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival from 2011- 2015.
Gordon also has a time out comedy award from his days with BBC Radio 4’s Cheese Shop comedy sketch team. As an MC he’s played all over the world including a residency at Edinburgh’s notorious “Late N Live” since 2011
“Top class all round.”
The Sunday Times
“Razor sharp wit and cavernous imagination.”
Evening Standard
“Hugely talented. Very funny.”
Time Out Visit website
ANDREW BIRD is a top headline act up and down the country and has performed all round the world.

He has been tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre including Wembley and the O2. He’s one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. He’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo and is a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show.
“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian”
Michael McIntyre
“A great storyteller, funny, likeable and effortless”
Time Out
“Comedy gold…Bird’s going to be a big star, catch him close-up now”
The Scotsman

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Mark Wright and Friends
2020-05-23 21:00 - 23:50
Former Pure Genius frontman, Mark Wright and his friends (made up of the UK’s finest session musicians between tours).
Their set includes tracks by 10cc, Bryan Adams, Mark Bolan, Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Prince, REM, Squeeze, Queen and many, many more.

Soul'd
2020-05-09 21:00 - 23:50
Five piece band covering funk, jazz and soul party hits. Based in Northants and fronted by professional singer/songwriter Leanne Golding. Their repertoire includes songs by Womack & Womack, Sister Sledge, Candi Staton, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson, Rose Royce, The Trammps, Al Green, Doobie Brothers, James Brown, Wild Cherry, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Earth Wind & Fire, Chic, Jamiroquai, Luther Vandross, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson, Knarls Barclay, Moloko, Amy Winehouse, Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams.

Troy Hawke + Graeme Mathews
2020-04-30 20:00 - 23:30
TROY HAWKE (Milo McCabe) is an erudite homeschooled 1930’s throwback…the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, sophisticated, but utterly clueless. He tackles modern issues head on in his uniquely untimely manner.
Milo McCabe is a character comedian with over ten years experience on the circuit. He has twice been nominated for the Amused Moose Best Edinburgh show award and was listed as GQ’s Top Ten comedy shows of the festival. TV credits include ITV’S Benidorm, BBC3’s Live at the Electric and various hidden camera and talking heads projects on Channel 4 and 5. As himself, he is shortly to appear in US documentary ‘Everyone has an Andy Dick story’. As Troy Hawke he is currently touring comedy clubs and festivals.
“undeniably funny”
Chortle
“Milo McCabe’s creation is quite superb…blisteringly funny, with perfectly worded jokes”
Broadway Baby
“outstanding character comedian…massive amounts of fun”
The Skinny
“mad comic genius”
The Scotsman Visit website GRAEME MATHEWS has been a professional comedian for nearly 10 years and in this time he has appeared at a whole host of venues across the U.K. Graeme’s cheeky Essex boy style can be adapted to appeal to all sorts of audiences, he is equally at home performing in a small pub as he is performing on a stage in front of a huge audience.
He was a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent 2019.
Expect a loud in your face comedy performer who not only tells jokes, but eats fire, performs magic, makes unusual balloon models but above all holds an audience in the palm of his hand. Graeme can perform up to an hour one show but he has become particularly sort after as a compere/MC on comedy bills as he has a natural report with an audience and a is superb at ‘Bantering’ with the crowd.
“Very funny and different”
Graham Norton
“One of the best MC’s on the circuit”
Laugh out Loud Comedy Clubs
“Graeme is an entertainer, the only half naked fire eating comic on the circuit and an excellent established host and headline act.”
Laughing Pod Comedy

Lodestone
2020-04-25 21:00 - 2020-04-26 00:00
One of the hardest working cover bands on the circuit. Lodestone are a four-piece band playing covers from Kings of Leon, Maroon 5, Pulp, Bruno Mars and much much more. If you’re looking for a great night of music and entertainment, you can’t go wrong with Lodestone.

Jordan Herbert
2020-04-04 21:00 - 23:50
Northampton singer/songwriter with his band playing a great selection of covers from the likes of Ed Sheeren, Paolo Nuttini, Maroon 5, Daft Punk, Kings of Leon as well as a few original tracks.Jordan’s debut EP “Roots” reached number 6 in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts.

New Orleans Heat
2020-03-29 12:00 - 14:30
Tickets £10 on the door.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Luke Toulson + Lost Voice Guy
2020-03-26 20:00 - 23:30
LUKE TOULSON was nominated for the Perrier Best Newcomer Award as half of Toulson & Harvey in 2005. In 2007, after a switch to stand-up, he won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Final. In 2013 his solo show ‘I DON’T KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT MY KIDS’ was selected as one of the Top 10 Comedy Shows at the Edinburgh Fringe by Amused Moose. He has also written for Stand Up For The Week (Ch4) and Stand Up For Sports Relief (BBC1), directed an Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominated show. He grew up in Hertfordshire, and sometimes sounds Scandinavian.
Luke has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News, been nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Festival Perrier Award, written for comedians on Mock The Week and Live at the Apollo, and regularly performs at the best comedy clubs across the UK.
“A gifted comic”
The Sunday Times
“Incredibly funny”
Chortle
“He’s someone you’d like to go to the pub with”
ThreeWeeks
Visit website LEE RIDLEY (aka Lost Voice Guy) is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid.
Lee won Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 and the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014. Lee’s other credits include Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions (ITV), America’s Got Talent: The Champions (NBC), Live At The Apollo(BBC Two), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), I Just Called To Say… (Sky Arts), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4). Lee has co-written two series of Ability (BBC Radio 4) with Katherine Jakeways which he also stars in.
Lee has toured the UK, selling out venues up and down the country, with his show I’m Only In It For The Parking. He’s also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Latitude, Rewind Festival, Galway Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Nottingham Comedy Festival and Liverpool Comedy Festival. Lee was named Ent24’s Hardest Working Comedian of the Year in 2019.
Lee has told jokes/given motivational speeches for a range of charities and organisations including Sainsbury’s, Barclays and The Royal College of Nurses. He is also an ambassador for Scope as well as being a patron of Smile For Life, Find A Voice, Communication Matters and The Sequal Trust.
“Britain’s got talent indeed”
Metro
“Laugh-out loud funny”
The Independent
“Ingenious”
The Times Visit website

Mother's Day Lunch
2020-03-22 12:00 - 20:30
Give Mum a break. Treat her to Sunday Lunch on Mother’s Day.
It’s time to treat mum and join us on Sunday 22nd March 2020 for a delicious Mother’s Day lunch at The Walnut Tree Inn. Find out more

Six Nations Rugby - Italy v England
2020-03-14 16:45 - 18:45
GAME POSTPONED
4.45pm Kick off live on the Big Screen in the Bar.
Food available from 12noon.
We will be showing all England games and other games on request.

John Pinkerton's Straw Hat Serenadors
2020-03-08 12:00 - 14:30
+ guests.
Tickets £10 on the door.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Similar Jones
2020-03-07 21:00 - 23:50
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.

Six Nations Rugby - England v Wales
2020-03-07 16:45 - 18:45
4.45pm Kick off live on the Big Screen in the Bar.
Food available from 12noon.
We will be showing all England games and other games on request.

Seafood Menu Evening
2020-03-01 19:00 - 22:00
Enjoy an evening of special fish and seafood dishes in a specially created 4-course menu for only £30.00 for you to enjoy for one night only.
Limited places available, Book online using the button at the top of the next column or call us on 01604 859551.
Menu
Warm Cured Salmon with Dressed Crab Meat
Cucumber, fennel, saffron mayonnaise and squid ink prawn crackers (GF)
*****
Spicy Fish Soup with a Dressed Oyster (GF)
*****
Stuffed Poached Plaice Fillet
samphire, crushed new potatoes finished with a moules marinière sauce (GF)
*****
Dessert

Tad Newton's Jazz Friends
2020-03-01 12:00 - 14:30
Basin Street to Basie…and Beyond!
Tickets £10 on the door.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Kickstart
2020-02-29 21:00 - 23:50
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.

Ian Stone + Steve Royle
2020-02-27 20:00 - 23:30
IAN STONE is ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent, Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts and comperes in the country. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-depreciating style, Ian is at great ease bantering with an audience. He’s a member of the Comedy Store’s critically acclaimed ‘Cutting Edge’ team. Ian also received a nomination in 2012 for the BEST SHOW at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards.
Ian’s many TV appearances include two shows of “Mock The Week” (BBC 2), “The World Stands Up” (Paramount Comedy 2005) “The Comedy Store” (Ch5 – 3 appearances and 1 for The Comedy Channel), “Never Mind The Buzzcocks” (BBC 2), T”he Stand-Up Show” (BBC 1), “Saturday Live” (ITV), “Live at Jongleurs” (ITV), two series of “The Katy Brand Show” for ITV2 & “The 11 O’clock Show” (CH4).
“Ian Stone is intelligent and likable and has the audience in the palm of hand from the second he steps on stage. This is the type of comedy that leaves you giddy and on the highest high.”
Broadway Baby
“…like a cross between Tony Hancock and Frankie Howerd. Stone is probably better than we deserve. Ultimately, it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses”
The List Visit website
STEVE ROYLE is a comedian, radio presenter, actor, writer, husband and Dad. For over 12 years Steve could be found in the guise of “Mad Edgar” the court jester at Camelot theme park where he presented over 2000 “Crazy Juggling Shows”. He has also supported both Peter Kay and Dave Spikey on tour and was voted “Entertainer of the Year” at the recent Red Rose Awards.
His many TV appearances have included “Phoenix Nights”, “Max & Paddy”, “Behind The Scene”, “That’s Entertainment”, “Stand-up Britain”, “Give Your Mate A Break”, “The Afternoon Show”, “Talk Of The North”, “The Things You Do For Love”, and despite being one of the North West’s healthiest males, a medical insurance commercial for “Medicash”.
Steve is also co-founder of the “Slaughterhouse-Live” (“Laughter” with an “S”) character comedy nights. The group regularly perform at “The Comedy Store” and they were nominated in the “best touring show” category at the Manchester Comedy Awards, losing out to Peter Kay!
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Six Nations Rugby - England v Ireland
2020-02-23 15:00 - 17:00
3pm Kick off live on the Big Screen in the Bar.
Food available from 12noon.
We will be showing all England games and other games on request.

The Tenement Jazz Band
2020-02-23 12:00 - 14:30
Hot jazz from this dynamic young band from Edinburgh.
Tickets £10 on the door.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Nothing Scientific
2020-02-22 21:00 - 2020-02-23 00:00
Nothing Scientific are a Northampton based covers band, playing a mixture of indie, Britpop, rock and post-punk classics, guaranteed to give you a great night out!

Wedding Fair
2020-02-22 12:00 - 16:00
Recently engaged and looking for a venue?
Well, why not pop in and view our facilities, meet our events team and some of our preferred suppliers over tasty canapés and a glass of prosecco.
For more information on Walnut Tree Inn Ceremonies and Receptions click here.

The Amazing Djangology
2020-02-16 12:00 - 14:30
of John Wheatcroft (guitar) and Martin Winning (clarinet/sax) with Bill Coleman (bass) and Will Ballard (guitar).
Tickets £10 on the door.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Six Nations Rugby - Scotland v England
2020-02-08 16:45 - 18:45
