The Thieving Magpies
June 15 / 7:45 pm – 10:30 pm
The Thieving Magpies were formed at the end of 2016 when founder member Paul Harrison decided to “rock out”. Paul is a well-known and highly respected musician across Cumbria. As a solo acoustic performer, he has played many a festival including Solfest and Kendal Calling. He was in Rezzonator with well known bluesman Phil Saunders, the infectious reggae band The Northern Reggae Generator, eventually going on to co-front popular roots band Room Full of Mirrors. With three original albums to their name, the Mirrors became immensely popular, sharing bills with everyone from the Peatbog Fairies to Midge Ure. Paul writes: “I just felt compelled to return to the blues rock roots of my youth. Putting our own spin on classic blues and rock, with a degree of reggae-fixation!!”
The Magpies have had an incredible time since the restrictions of the pandemic were lifted with 196 gigs bookings in 2022 at festivals such as
Summer Festival, Askhambury, Maryport Blues Festival, Grasmere Guzzler, Cockermouth Live, Quayfest, Eden Valley Festival, Wild Festivals Programme, Brookfest, Seafest, Whalley Life, Sheafstock, Harley Davidson Fest, Iron Ore Festival, Chillifest and regular known venues across the North of England.
“The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Cream/Clapton, The Blues Brothers, Dylan, Marley, Hendrix and many more…”
Doors Open7:45pm
Music Starts8:00pm