Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music.
Saturday 24th October 2026 | 8pm
Malavita! + Support
Malavita! are a 8-piece reggae latin funk powerhouse from Devon. Bursting with fun and fresh, genre-defying grooves, fuse funky latin beats, heaps of percussion, soaring guitars, skanktastic bass lines, punchy horns and soulful female vocals.
Saturday 31st October 2026 | 8pm
An Dannsa Dub – Future Dub from Ancient Scotland **Family-Friendly Matinee*
After raising the roof of the ballroom two years running, An Dannsa Dub are back again. But this time, as part of a special initiative to open up our venue to the next generation, the band are proud to present a family-friendly matinee performance alongside their full evening show.
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 2:30pm
An Dannsa Dub – Future Dub from Ancient Scotland **Evening show*
Blending traditional Scottish folk with dub reggae and modern dance music, An Dannsa Dub create a powerful, genre-defying sound rooted in ancient Gaelic and West African rhythms.
Sunday 8th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Guy Davis
Multi instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more that just a bluesman, a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of his craft.
Thursday 12th November 2026 | 7:30pm
3 Daft Monkeys
Cornwall’s genre-smashing heroes 3 Daft Monkeys are back for their much-loved annual return to The Barrel House. Expect a riotous collision of fiery fiddle, Celtic & Cornish roots, Balkan and Romani flavours, punky sass and irresistible global rhythms.
Friday 13th November 2026 | 8pm
Jack the Groove
Join Jay Tee and guests Andy Lake (Weird Dog) and Mikki (Glow) for a night of deep and groovy house music. Expect to dance your socks off and leave with a smile.
Saturday 14th November 2026 | 8pm
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet move with ease and confidence between swampy jazz, raucous brass, fractured funk, blues balladry, and gorgeous folkloric textures.
THursday 19th November 2026 | 7:30pm
Mr. B’s Probably Accurate Hip-hop History Show
Step into the world of Chap-Hop with the one and only Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer as he unravels the story of hip-hop ... his way. From Surrey to the global stage, this unique show blends razor-sharp wit, impeccable manners, and seriously funky beats.
Saturday 28th November 2026 | 8pm
Jazz at The Bazza – Mama Tokus & Friends
A regular 2026 Sunday session of soulful vocals, spoken word, jazz, fun & warmth with Mama Tokus overseeing proceedings. Expect good music and wordplay - and a great atmosphere, with sharing plates too!
Sunday 29th November 2026 | 3pm-6pm
James Yorkston
James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Since 2001, he has released a series of acclaimed albums on Domino Records and toured them worldwide.
Sunday 3rd December 2026 | 7:30pm
Martin Harley
For three decades, Martin Harley has captivated audiences worldwide, recording albums in Texas, Nashville, and Wales. His spellbinding slide guitar style and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk have earned him acclaim, including nominations for the Americana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year and Best Acoustic Blues Artist.
Sunday 6th December 2026 | 7:30pm
Beans On Toast
Celebrated folk troubadour Beans on Toast makes a return visit to THE BARREL HOUSE BALLROOM as part of his annual winter tour. Part concert, part gathering, every Beans on Toast show is a unique evening of songs and stories.
Thursday 10th December 2026 | 7:30pm
Jo Bell & Martin Figura
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #7
Rachel Clyne & Nick Degg
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #6
Robert Garnham & Rory Cunningham
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #5
Izzy Mattesini & Simon Williams
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #4
Helen Ivory & Susan Taylor
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #2
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