Sunniside Quarter, Sunderland
​Every other Friday we have live acts from Jazz to Indie, swing to 80's​
January 2015
30th
Magic of Motown with Joe Harriett
We haa an amazing night with the fantastic singer Joe Harriett coming to bar justice to give you a night of Motown Classics. Not to be missed!
February 2015
13th
27th
Claire Kelly Music
This tantalising duo of voice and keys brings you a blend of jazz styles to kick back and relax to. Delight in their individual interpretation of classic jazz standards and exciting lesser known vocal jazz tunes.
Stacked Actors
Amazing acoustic duo playing all of your favorite rock/pop/indie covers.
March 2015
13th
27th
Nick Pride & Laurie Shepherd
Laurie is an enchanting vocalist and Nick a quality guitarist. Together they deliver an electric mix of styles. Their repertoire will predominantly be drawn from the music of Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday as well as numerous jazz standards.
White Feathers
Guitar and vocals unplugged duo bringing a unique soul/reggae/60's pop sounds.
April 2015
10th
Andy Usher
Andy is a professional multi- instrumentalist and singer, playing all your favorite acoustic classics in his own talented style.
24th
Le Cheile
Le Cheile is Gaelic for 'Together', and the unique synegy within this duo is central to their spine-tingling sound. Scintillating vocals are perfectly complimented by David's driving guitar and Shona's light touch on keys and accordion. Le Cheile's combination of contemporary pop, soul and singer-songwriter material is studded with older gems from Irish repertoire providing an electric mix that will take you from laid back to dancing on the tables in a single set.
May 2015
8th
Kenny Craig of Soul Central
Solo singer and guitarist Kenny A Craig is a highly versatile performer with a repertoire to match. The repertoire boasts intoxicating, eclectic mix of Soul, Blues and Jazz all delivered with a fantastic, powerful and soulful voice and deft guitar work that compliments it perfectly.
22nd
Jonny Boyle
Acoustic artist Jonny Boyle performing a selection of popular covers. Featuring live looping and an interactive music menus. New album available in iTunes.
June 2015
5th
Jessica Avison
One of the North East's finest young undiscovered talents. A remarkable vocalist, trained in acoustic, jazz and country playing a range of popular songs across all genres in her own unique style.
19th
Richard Sutton
Rich is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based in Newcastle upon Tyne. He has been performing regularly both in bands and as a solo artist for well over 15 years throughout the UK and Europe, also gaining a BMus in Jazz and Popular music.
Through this time Rich has developed a style and voice of his own that manages to interpret a mix of old and modern classics in a unique way, that can easily accommodate any atmosphere, whether it be relaxed or a more upbeat party vibe.
July 2015
3rd
17th
31st
Battle of the Bands
Who will open Sunniside LIVE festival Battle of the Bands 2015? Final to decide!
Jess Wilson
Jess Wilson is an extremely talented North East Solo guitarist and Vocalist. Her voice is distinguishable from anyone else you would have heard and she has been entertaining crowds throughout the North East for years. Described as the female version of Ed Sheeran, Jess Wilson is an artist you must go and see.
TBC
Act to be confirmed.
August 2015
14th
Hattie Murdoch
Hattie Murdoch is a North East guitarist and acoustic singer songwriter and a BMus Newcastle University Graduate. With comparisons to Ellie Goulding and Florence and The Machine, her voice has been described like sapphire and steel, beautiful yet strong.
A performer from a very young age, Hattie has performed at many bespoke acoustic events including award shows, networking events, store openings and beautiful intimate weddings and has a talent for playing the right song at the right time.
28th
The Phillippa King Duo
This is a funky Soul duo consisting of female vocals, performing a wide range of repertoire from James Brown and Aretha Franklin to Kings of Leon and Beyonce.
September 2015
11th
25th
Danny Smith
Danny is an experienced musician who has been playing all types of music for over 20 years and played full-time.
He has toured nationally and internationally numerous times, recorded 1 live and 4 studio albums, and has done various session recordings on guitar and bass.
Danny uses loop pedals live, along with his amazing singing voice, to create a truly memorable, passionate and uplifting gig, that has the crowd singing along!
Steven Robertson
Steven is an Acoustic Guitarist Vocalist that truly loves to play and sing. Playing current songs and older favourites, he always puts a personal stamp on each performance. If you are looking for an evening of acoustic music then this performer will fit the bill.
October 2015
9th
23rd
TBC
Act to be confirmed very soon.
Dan McClew
With a song list that covers every decade from the 70's to present, guaranteed everyone' will hear the music they love.
November 2015
6th
Joe Taylor
Joe Taylor is an exciting young Yorkshire Wedding Guitarist and Singer, currently performing at a number of Live Music venues across the region.
Having graduated from Leeds College of Music with a BA(Hons)Jazz degree, Joe is now making a name for himself with in the Yorkshire music scene. Although having studied as a trumpet player, Joe is also an extremely accomplished guitarist and singer, performing a wide range of pop, rock and jazz covers.
20th
Ross Kerr
Ross is a top class soul vocalist and raw, exciting guitarist; Ross is a skilled and experienced live performer. His solo set benefits from a wide ranging repertoire lending from years as a professional frontman.
December 2015
4th
18th
Samuel Wright
Sam Wright is a raw talent emerging in the North East. His unique vocal style and great song selection is wowing audiences throughout the North East.
Ruby & the Mystery Cats*
Live rockabilly, rock & roll and rockin' blues to start the festive party season.