“Ukulele King Ralph Shaw offered the most radical makeover of the night, showing us what George Formby might have done with “London Calling” and “Hateful”. I’ll state here and now that I’d pay to hear him do the entire album this way—it was magnificent.”
2nd OCTOBER 2026
Bowtie & Petal at Brigg Live Arts Ralph Shaw & Catherine Embleton in concert
Fri October 2nd
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Bowtie & Petal. Concert at Brigg Live Arts Village Hall.
Entertainers Ralph Shaw & Catherine Embleton.
“A little bit classy, a little bit jazzy and sometimes a little bit silly.”
Whether you’re there for the music, the lyrics or the warm-hearted dialogue everyone gets something from this delightful and inspiring duo.
With a repertoire covering: the American songbook, instrumental jazz standards, original songs, show tunes, folk, classical, comedy and pop – Bowtie & Petal make each and every song their own.
13th—16th November
Ukulele Mele Holiday in Whitby
Weekend ukulele event for all levels
13 (Friday) 4:00 pm – 16 (Monday) 10:00 am
HF Ukulele Mele Holiday in Larpool Hall (Georgian Mansion) in Whitby with Ralph Shaw, Catherine Embleton and Pete Arnold.
A weekend ukulele event event for players of various abilities in a beautiful country hotel. Experienced music teachers Ralph, Catherine & Pete lead the strumming and singing. Enjoyment of making music together is at the centre of things which ends with a concert on Sunday evening.
11th—14th December
Festive Folk Jam
HF Holiday for all levels of musicians
December 11-14
11 (Friday) 4:00 pm – 14 (Monday) 10:00 am
HF Festive Folk Jam Holiday in Newfield Hall, Malham with with Ralph Shaw and Catherine Embleton.
A festive music event for players of various abilities in a beautiful country hotel. Experienced music teachers Ralph & Catherine lead the group music making. Enjoyment of making music together is at the centre of things which ends with a concert on Sunday evening.
19th December
Big Christmas Singalong at Penistone Paramount
Saturday December 19
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Big Christmas Singalong at Penistone Paramount.
Join the fun belting out festive favourites with Bowtie & Petal and a 6-piece live band with lyrics on the cinema screen. Wear a Christmas jumper and bring your own bells!
“Ralph’s performances are electrifying. His warmth, wit, and charm shine through in every performance. A truly world class act…”