ICS feed Events for 2019

Past events

Crinnions, Lanchester, Co. Durham

Saturday 5th January 2019 from 18:00 until 20:00

This is a gorgeous restaurant/bar/venue in a lovely location, and will be my first gig of 2019! PLEASE NOTE: The start time originally advertised for this gig was 8:30pm but it has now been changed to 6pm.

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Ox Inn, Stanley

Friday 11th January 2019 from 21:15

Easing into 2019 with a largely covers-based, free-entry kinda evening... blowin' away the festive cobwebs.

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Crinnions, Lanchester, Co. Durham

Saturday 2nd February 2019 from 20:30

I'm very happy to be returning very quickly to play Crinnions again!

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'Unobtania' - Art Preview by Peter Robson: The Exchange, North Shields (Music from Steve Pedger)

'Unobtania' - Art Preview by Peter Robson: The Exchange, North Shields (Music from Steve Pedger)

Thursday 7th February 2019 from 19:30 until 22:00

I'm honoured to have been asked by North East artist, Peter Robson, to perform a set at the preview night of the latest exhibition of his incredible work, 'Unobtania'.

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ReFuse, Chester-le-Street

Friday 8th February 2019 from 20:00

I'll be playing at this truly wonderful cafe again on 8th Feb...

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The George Stephenson Inn, Newcastle

Sunday 10th February 2019 from 18:00

I'm playing the Live Acoustic Lounge at The George!

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Live at Thornsett Road, London

Saturday 9th March 2019 from 19:30 until 22:30

I'm playing a House Concert for the superb 'Live At Thornsett Road' in South East London this March!

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Bracknell - House Concert

Sunday 10th March 2019 from 14:00 until 16:00

A lovely, intimate Sunday afternoon house gig....

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The Lock, North Shields

Sunday 24th March 2019 from 18:15

I'm back at this impressive location this Spring playing a ticketed gig...

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The Quakerhouse, Darlington

Sunday 31st March 2019 from 17:00

Thrilled to be returning to this cracking venue in 2019!

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Harbottle & Jonas, Exeter (Special Guest: Steve Pledger)

Saturday 13th April 2019 from 20:00

I'll be playing an opening set for the spectacular Harbottle & Jonas in Exeter this April!

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Newhall Labour Club, Swadlincote, Derbs.

Wednesday 24th April 2019 from 20:00

After playing a fundraiser gig for the club last year, I'm very happy to be doing it all again in 2019!

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Annfield Plain Community Centre, Co. Durham (OT)

Friday 26th April 2019 from 19:30

This will be the first in a series of gigs in County Durham under the banner of On Trust Events, a live music initiative launched by Steve in February 2019. More details...

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Surf Cafe, Tynemouth: Harry Pane & Steve Pledger

Friday 10th May 2019 from 20:00

I'm thrilled to be co-headlining once again with the incredible Harry Pane!

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Claypath Deli, Durham: Songwriters' Circle, Greg Hancock, Steve Pledger, Sam Slatcher

Saturday 18th May 2019 from 18:00 until 20:30

The wonderful Greg Hancock is on tour this Spring and has invited myself and Sam Slatcher to join him in Durham! Tickets on sale now!

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The Lord Nelson, Derby

Friday 24th May 2019 from 21:00 until 23:00

My first visit to one of Derby's finest!

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The White House, Moel Y Garth, nr. Welshpool

Saturday 25th May 2019 from 19:30

After playing one of my favourite gigs of 2018 in this beautiful place, I couldn't be happier to be returning this May!

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Culm Valley Music & Performance Club, Uffculme, Devon

Wednesday 29th May 2019 from 20:00

Having played Culm Valley M&PC a couple of times in the past, I'm excited to be heading back there to play a solo show this Spring.

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The Lion Inn, Timberscombe, Somerset

Thursday 30th May 2019 from 20:00

I'm back at one of Somerset's finest and friendliest pubs this May!

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'What If?' - ALBUM LAUNCH, Dunelm House, Durham (Martin Stephenson, Steve Pledger & many others)

'What If?' - ALBUM LAUNCH, Dunelm House, Durham (Martin Stephenson, Steve Pledger & many others)

Saturday 1st June 2019 from 19:00

This is the launch concert for a very special compilation album which features a SP track as well as a special brand-new piece, co-written and performed with RTProject's manager, Beano

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RTProjects, Durham (OT)

Friday 12th July 2019 from 19:30

This will be the second On Trust Events gig and I'm thrilled that it's happening at the truly wonderful RTProjects in Durham!

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Crinnions, Lanchester, Co. Durham

Saturday 20th July 2019 from 20:30

I'm back at this fantastic North-East venue!

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The Holy GrAle, Durham

Thursday 22nd August 2019 from 20:00 until 21:45

This fantastic new bar and music venue has a cracking and intimate cellar space... and that's where I'll be!

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Crossing The Tyne Festival, NE. (Filthy Bones, Tynemouth)

Saturday 24th August 2019 from 13:30 until 14:00

My first set at this year's Crossing The Tyne Festival is at this brand-new venue in Tynemouth!

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Crossing The Tyne Festival, NE. (Pub & Kitchen, North Shields)

Saturday 24th August 2019 from 17:00 until 17:30

I'll be appearing once more at the Crossing The Tyne Festival, taking place this year on 24th August.

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Crossing The Tyne Festival, NE. (The Two Pennies, N. Shields)

Saturday 24th August 2019 from 18:00 until 18:25

My third set at this year's Festival finds me at North Shields' The Two Pennies...

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Dunster Castle, Somerset

Dunster Castle, Somerset

Friday 6th September 2019 from 20:00

The 2016 venue for the launch of Steve's award-winning album, 'Somewhere Between', the majestic Main Hall of Dunster Castle is once again playing host to a night of music for this very special evening of Steve's songs. Tickets for this unique evening are just £12* and on sale NOW from the Shop. (*plus 50p booking fee)

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Exeter - House Concert (SOLD OUT)

Saturday 7th September 2019 from 20:00

No year of shows would be complete without a Twigg's Gig, and this will be my 2019 visit to Exeter! (SOLD OUT)

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Pebbles Tavern, Watchet, Somerset

Sunday 8th September 2019 from 15:00

A Sunday afternoon gig at one of my all-time favourite venues...

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Bracknell Library, Bracknell

Monday 9th September 2019 from 15:00 until 16:30

I'm playing this lovely afternoon gig on my way back from the South West... would love it if you could make it.

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Luna Lounge, Leytonstone, London

Tuesday 10th September 2019 from 19:00

My first visit to this cracking London venue finds me joined by two local artists for what's sure to be a great night.

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Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore, Scotland

Thursday 19th September 2019 from 21:30

Just announced, this will now be the first gig on this year's Scottish Tour!

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Old Inn, Gairloch, Ross-shire, Scotland

Friday 20th September 2019 from 21:00

My 2019 Scottish Tour continues in Gairloch at the stunning Old Inn!

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Ben Loyal Hotel, Sutherland, Scotland

Saturday 21st September 2019 from 21:00

Another first-visit for me, this time to gorgeous Sutherland.

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Uig Hotel, Uig, Isle of Skye

Sunday 22nd September 2019 from 19:30

I'm back on glorious Skye this September, returning to the peerless Uig Hotel!

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Market Bar, Inverness

Tuesday 24th September 2019 from 22:30

I'm back at the legendary Market Bar!

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Benleva Hotel, Drumnadrochit, Scotland

Wednesday 25th September 2019 from 21:00

My first visit to the Benleva Hotel in wonderful Drumnadrochit!

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Johnny Foxes, Inverness

Thursday 26th September 2019 from 22:30

I had an absolute blast playing here last year and am excited to be doing so again on this year's Scottish Tour!

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HMV, Metro Centre, Gateshead

Saturday 5th October 2019 from 14:00

On the day of the release of 'Alone In The Dark' I shall be playing an in-store gig at HMV in the mighty Metro Centre!

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Stanley Folk & Acoustic (Burrow Tearoom, Dipton)

Thursday 10th October 2019 from 19:30

A fantastic club in a great new setting... I'm looking forward to playing there this October!

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St Mary's Inn, Morpeth, Northumberland

Friday 11th October 2019 from 20:30

This stunning inn in beautiful Northumberland hosts some fantastic music and I'm thrilled to be playing there this Autumn.

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The New Staincliffe Hotel, Hartlepool

Saturday 12th October 2019 from 20:00

An evening of covers, free entry, bar... what's not to love?!

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The Old Cinema Launderette, Durham (Opening for Christine Collister)

Wednesday 16th October 2019 from 19:30

I can not say how thrilled I am to be opening for one of my favourite artists: the sublime Christine Collister!

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The Vault, Hexham

The Vault, Hexham

Friday 18th October 2019 from 20:00

This venue is a STUNNER! I'm thrilled to be playing there and tickets are on sale now.

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Redcar R&B Club, Redcar (Opening for Xander & The Peace Pirates)

Saturday 19th October 2019 from 20:00

I'll be at Redcar R&B Club this year playing an extended opening set for this fantastic band!

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REfUSE Cafe, Chester-le-Street (OT)

Friday 15th November 2019 from 20:00

The third On Trust Events gig sees me returning to this wonderful cafe and venue in Chester-le-Street, County Durham

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HMV, Newcastle

Saturday 16th November 2019 from 12:00

Following a recent appearance at HMV in Gateshead, I'm excited to be doing it all again at the Newcastle branch!

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The New Staincliffe Hotel, Hartlepool

Saturday 16th November 2019 from 20:00

I'll be returning to play the New Staincliffe Hotel this November!

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The Quakerhouse, Darlington

Sunday 17th November 2019 from 17:00

I'm back at one the finest music pubs in the North East!

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Toft House, Middlesbrough Little Theatre (with David Rovics)

Wednesday 20th November 2019 from 19:30

I'm back at the fantastic Toft House in Middlesbrough, this time to play a gig with American political singer/songwriter supreme, David Rovics!

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The Lord Nelson, Derby

Friday 22nd November 2019 from 21:00

That was fun... let's do it again!

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Planet Earth: Songs & Anthems - Tiverton Arts Theatre, Devon (matinee)

Planet Earth: Songs & Anthems - Tiverton Arts Theatre, Devon (matinee)

Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 14:00 until 16:00

After last year's musical marking of the end of WW1, Nigel Neill has put together another musical spectacular featuring his Devon & Somerset Street Choirs, and once again, I'm honoured to have been asked to appear as special guest and perform a set of original music. This will be special!

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Planet Earth: Songs & Anthems - Tiverton Arts Theatre, Devon (evening)

Planet Earth: Songs & Anthems - Tiverton Arts Theatre, Devon (evening)

Saturday 23rd November 2019 from 19:30 until 22:00

After last year's musical marking of the end of WW1, Nigel Neill has put together another musical spectacular featuring his Devon & Somerset Street Choirs, and once again, I'm honoured to have been asked to appear as special guest and perform a set of original music. This will be special!

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Kingskerswell Parish Church, Devon (World Unlimited)

Sunday 24th November 2019 from 19:30

I'm absolutely thrilled to be playing this beautiful venue for World Unlimited who have hosted to so many great artists over the years.

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CANCELLED - 'Live In The North East', North Shields - Steve Pledger & Ma Polaine's Great Decline

Thursday 28th November 2019 from 20:00

I'm so very sorry to report that tomorrow night's near sell-out gig at Percy Park RFC in North Shields with myself and Ma Polaine's Great Decline has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen construction work taking place at the venue. This has been entirely out of the hands and control of both the promoter and the artists and we are all very disappointed to have been forced to make the unavoidable decision to pull the event. Full refunds will be issued to all who've bought tickets and I hope that I'll get to see many of you again very soon.

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Maddison's, Consett, County Durham

Saturday 30th November 2019 from 20:00

One of the finest coffee shops around, I'm looking forward to playing here this Autumn. (free entry)

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The Holy GrAle, Durham

Thursday 5th December 2019 from 20:00

I'm back at this fab venue for what's likely to be my last official gig of the year!

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The Cottage Inn, Dunstan, Northumberland

Saturday 14th December 2019 from 21:00

A 'live in the bar' gig at this lovely inn near Alnwick.

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The Crown & Thistle, Catchgate, Co. Durham

Saturday 28th December 2019 from 20:00

A between Christmas & New Year night gig...

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