Betty Kendrick is an independent folk/blues/indie artist from North West England known for a "hauntingly distinctive sound" blending dark folk, blues, soul, and indie influences. Her music features rich vocals and guitar work that moves between intricate fingerpicking and heavier chord-driven arrangements.

More of her here: https://www.facebook.com/bettykendrickmusic

The Cherished Times are a Lancashire-based alt/folk/rock band formed around singer-songwriter Kev Scott. The project evolved from Scott's solo studio albums into a full live band in 2023.

We caught up with them at The Taphouse after a splendid gig where they played their original material.

They have their own website, go there for more: www.thecherishedtimes.com

Everyone in Lancaster loves Arcane Hope, they're a local phenomena. Music lovers like us were ecstatic at the news that they've recruited a new member, Scott Millington. Already a huge star on our show Scott joined us with Alice to explain how and why Arcan Hope are ready to make more fantastic music.

Go now to their BandCamp and feast on some music: https://arcanehope.bandcamp.com/

Kind Hearted Thieves are a 5-piece cinematic folk rock (grunge) band from Blackpool, England, fronted by singer-songwriter Jamie, whose voice has been described as roaring like the sea on a stormy winter night. We chat to him about the band after an AWESOME solo set at The Taphouse in #LANCASTER

More here: https://kindheartedthieves.com/

And here: https://www.instagram.com/kindheartedthieves/

The charismatic Jackson Ward introduces us to a side of the local music scene which seems to be growing in stature all the time, Americana! Our guest performs both solo and with the Jackson Ward Trio, mixing classic-country storytelling with rock 'n' roll energy.

If you only do one thing with your day today make it this YouTube video of his: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9jW-2BXXgY

And find out more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/jackson_wardmusic/

These guys are AWESOME live. They've got some real MC5 energy in there, a real treat. Strong reccommend from us at Lancaster Unsigned.

Go here for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvx4vr0E6oaTV1TwNX-cn7Q

And then follow them on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/greenhousebandlancs/

From his Facebook page: "Hi, I'm Oliver, a 17 year old musician from Preston/Chorley area. I gig locally, doing covers and I am currently working on a lot of original work. Hope you enjoy what you see".

We got Oliver to promise to bring some recorded work to our next interview. He's got a real talent for songwriting, which pub goers at The Taphouse were treated to, just prior to us recording this piece you have here.

Hear how watching the recent 2018 film "Bohemian Rhapsody" inspired him to get on the stage and write his own music.

MORE HERE: https://www.facebook.com/p/Oliver-Mercer-Music-61577128333745/

CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE frontwoman Kat sits in for a chat.

We cover off the new song from the Discordian rock outfit, Ascenscion, and then play a track from fellow Lancaster act "dull".

More on CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE here: https://www.instagram.com/chimps_of_the_future/ More on dull here: https://www.youtube.com/@dull-band

Hawkmen dive make music to move your soul. They're an alternative rock / indie band from the Lancaster music scene who have been active for several years and are known for mixing indie rock with heavier and more atmospheric influences, plus some introspective songwriting. Their music has been described as blending indie, metal, pop, and even classical inspirations.

They're about to become your new favourite band.

You'll need this link to explore their stuff further: https://soundcloud.com/hawkmen-dive

Brendan Cleary is a young singer-songwriter based in Lancaster who impressed the crowd at The Taphouse where we do our regular Unsigned night.

More on him here:

www.facebook.com/brendanclearymusic