Arts & Culture

Sam Sweeney Trio

One of the finest fiddle players of his generation, Sam Sweeney performs with Ben Nicholls on double bass and Louis Campbell on guitar — traditional English melodies with contemporary arrangement.

Date

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Time

19:00

Location

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3LS

Cost

From £19

Organised by Queen's Hall Arts Centre

About This Event

Sam Sweeney is recognised as one of the finest fiddle players of his generation, having performed with Bellowhead and Leveret before establishing himself as a compelling solo artist. In trio format with Ben Nicholls on double bass and Louis Campbell on guitar, the music blends traditional English melodies with contemporary arrangement, improvisation, and a deep sense of musical conversation. The result is something both intimate and expansive — rooted in the English folk tradition but reaching well beyond it. Nicholls brings renowned musicianship on bass while Campbell contributes innovative guitar work that gives the trio its distinctive texture. A special evening for folk and acoustic music lovers.

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