This year we welcome back the legendary k.d. lang, who celebrates the 25th anniversary of her platinum selling breakthrough album, Ingénue. Hollywood superstar turned singer-songwriter, Kiefer Sutherland joins the SummerTyne Hall of Fame honours list and our Strictly Country quadruple bill features contemporary country’s rising stars: British Americana trailblazers The Wandering Hearts; American Idol star Lauren Alaina; Queen of roadhouse rock Eve Selis; and Northern Irish singer-songwriter Catherine McGrath. We’re also welcoming legendary heavyweights Cowboy Junkies, The Long Ryders and Alvin Youngblood Hart, alongside some rising stars of the Americana scene including SummerTyne favourite Nashvillebased Sarah Darling and Marlon Williams, most recently seen in Bradley Cooper’s A Star is Born.
Along with our partners Jumpin’ Hot Club and the Americana Music Association UK we have two FREE stages of music showcasing some of the gold we have in our own backyard in the North East and wider UK as well as even more US guests and, all for FREE; don’t say we aren’t good to you! With all of this, plus a specially curated film programme, street food market, family activities and SO much more, we can’t wait to see you!
Over the past 14 SummerTynes, photographer Mark Savage has captured many Americana legends on Sage Gateshead’s stages, as well as the community that makes SummerTyne the brilliant weekend it is. See a selection of some of our favourite photos that Mark has taken over the years.
Away from the main stages, relax and immerse yourself in our curated SummerTyne film programme. This year’s programme includes a series of documentaries by legendary American filmmaker Les Blank about Cajun music & culture; Marc & Ann, J’ai etait au Bal; Tex Mex Nortena music tradition, Sel Mero Corazon and Lightin’ Hopkins epiphany The Sun’s Gonna Shine. Among many more treats, watch Bob Wills in the classic Western Take Me Back to Oklahoma.
We’re serving up good ‘ol homestyle cooking, authentic street food and American style favourites/ Visit our Americana Diner, perfectly positioned on our Concourse to offer the best views of the Tyne, as well as a Southern inspired menu. Take a look at our street food stalls including Meatstack, Spud Gun Loaded Fries, Acropolis and Gingerino’s Kitchen. Performance Square will be the perfect setting to quench your thirst, if you’re in search for a Rington’s coffee to keep you going we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for something a little stronger our Fentiman’s Botanical Bar will be serving refreshing Gins and cocktails. If you’re a beer drinker don’t fear! Our Heineken and Hadrian Border bars will serve a range of premium lagers and local ales.
Enjoy two streams of exclusive SummerTyne content, including a special edition of Sage Gateshead’s podcast with exclusive content about the weekend without using your data! Brought to you by the BBC Research and Development team at SummerTyne, the app is part of a public trial of Broadcast Wi-Fi technology. Broadcast Wi-Fi aims to deliver content at events and big venues to large numbers of people by providing a ‘virtual giant screen’.
By using custom Wi-Fi systems, we are able to send content to mobile devices without using up the audience’s data plan. We want to see how well our system works in a real-world environment, across different devices, and to get feedback from the public on what they think of the technology. Festival-goers are invited to join our Wi-Fi network, “nomorebufferface”, and use our dedicated app for the trial. Developed in collaboration with Global Invacom.
We’ve lined up a posse of traders so you can bag some great gifts and Americana merchandise including cigar box guitars, record stalls, jewellery, cowboy boots, Western shirts and more!
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The Long Ryders, widely regarded as one of the founders of alt-country, and a key link in the Americana chain, perform music from their back catalogue and their first album in three decades, the number 1 selling album Psychedelic Country Soul. Hollie Rogers is a London based singer, songwriter and guitarist with an incredibly powerful voice.
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We’re delighted to welcome k.d. lang back to SummerTyne. Her performance in 2008 was one of the absolute artistic highlights of the festival’s history. k.d. lang has won four GRAMMY® awards, eight Juno Awards, a BRIT, an AMA, a VMA, and four awards from GLAAD. She has appeared alongside such musical luminaries as Roy Orbison, Elton John and Loretta Lynn.
Known as a “musician’s musician” Alvin Youngblood Hart’s praises have been sung by everyone from Bob Dylan to guitar gods Eric Clapton and Mick Taylor. Since the release of his 1996 debut recording, the all-acoustic Big Mama’s Door, Hart has relayed his eclectic musical message around the world.
Pedal and lap steel guitar ace Roosevelt Collier, so proficient he’s affectionately known as “The Dr”, released his solo debut Exit 16 earlier this year. It’s a potent mix of blues, gospel, rock and, in his words, “dirty funk swampy grime,” overseen by producer and Bokanté bandmate Michael League (from the Grammy winning Snarky
Formed in 1985, Cowboy Junkies have been stalwarts of the alt-country scene ever since and a huge influence on many contemporary bands. They will play one long set of new material from 2018’s ‘All That Reckoning’ and also celebrate the 30 year anniversary of ‘The Trinity Sessions’.
Specially curated by SummerTyne Americana Festival, hear a selection of the best current country music from both sides of the pond. Strictly Country quadruple bill features The Wandering Hearts, who are at the forefront of the new British Americana scene; American Idol star Lauren Alaina, whose first album was hailed by critics; the Queen of roadhouse rock Eve Selis; and Northern Irish singer songwriter Catherine McGrath, who is fast becoming one of the biggest stars in the UK country scene.
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From the rolling hills of the Bluegrass and the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Montana Hobbs and Linda Jean Stokley are two exceptionally talented young women who will be bringing the folk music of Kentucky to UK shores in 2019. “The hardest working woman in Americana” Rachel Harrington returns to SummerTyne with her brand-new release ‘Hush the Wildhorses’.
The Cajun Roosters are a band specialising in the music of Southwest Louisiana, deep in the South of the USA. Fronted by Chris Hall who has performed with Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Bill Wyman and Hazel Scott, whose lead vocals have garnered a reputation and one of the most authentic around. The John Lewis Rock’n’Roll Trio, a beloved act of the rockabilly scene, have a guitar sound that runs from Merle Travis to Link Wray.
Following his set on Friday night, spend time with Alvin as he talks through his process and technique in this special masterclass. Limited spaces available.
Kiefer Sutherland has been a professional actor for over 30 years, starring in movies like Stand By Me and The Lost Boys as well as the TV series 24. His second album Reckless & Me, spans Americana, folk, rock and blues. Jesse Dayton’s story reads like a who’s who of American music. Raised on the Texas/Louisiana border, his career has seen him collaborate with Johnny Cash, Waylan Jennings and many more and has included writing and recording a soundtrack for Rob Zombie’s The Devil’s Reject.
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One of the most extraordinary and effortlessly distinctive voices in Americana, Marlon Williams‘ affecting vibrato has drawn comparisons to Roy Orbison. He was recently seen paying tribute to the Big O alongside Bradley Cooper in Oscar-winning film A Star is Born. Supporting Marlon Williams is husband and wife duo Ida Mae. Since moving from Norwich to Nashville, Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean have captured audiences with their sensual, intimate harmonies that blend elements of vintage Delta blues and gritty rock and roll with boldly modern
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Making waves with her blend of US and UK country with pop influences, Sarah Darling was nominated for 2017 International Artist of The Year by the British Country Music Awards. Her new album, Wonderland, reached #1 on the UK Americana Charts. Supporting is rising star and extraordinary storyteller Twinnie.
Promising to be one of THE gospel and funk shows of the year, a Staple Singers for the 21st Century. Featuring the sublime vocals of the Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir twinned with a DJ set from Smoove playing the finest soul, funk and gospel backed by members of Smoove & Turrell and the maestro of soul himself, Gateshead’s finest John Turrell.
All aboard HMS SummerTyne for a sail up the Tyne to the sea in the fantastic company of Rachel Harrington, who brings her flavour of the American West with songs of horses and wheat fields and wagon ruts to the interstate. Joined by international torchbearers of a sound that’s distinctly American, Massy Ferguson.
SummerTyne activity sheets completed with drawing and colouring!
A FREE Arts Award Discover certificate
Children and young people can complete our special SummerTyne activity sheet to get a free Arts Award Discover certificate. Arts Award Discover is an introductory award, designed for ages 5 and above, but is open to children and young people aged up to 25. Howdy partners! Saddle up and ride on out for a rootin’ tootin’ Hoedown Party at Sage Gateshead. Put on your denim, channel your inner cowboy and cowgirl and kick up your heels for some jigs and reels. Yeehaw! Suitable for children under 5. Babies under 2 go free.
Arts Award’s unique qualifications support young people to develop as artists and develop their creativity, leadership and communication skills through music and visual art. Take your first step on your Arts Award journey today at SummerTyne.
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