DownByTheRiver9
@downbytheriver9.bsky.social
DBTR is a not for profit live music promoter in the North East of England.
‘One of those forward-thinking promoters’ – NARC. magazine
Tickets and gig listings ↙️
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‘One of those forward-thinking promoters’ – NARC. magazine
Tickets and gig listings ↙️
downbytheriver9.com
Sum’s me up nicely. 🎶
November 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Sum’s me up nicely. 🎶
3 tickets left for Sam Barrett and 5 left for DBTR
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 PM
3 tickets left for Sam Barrett and 5 left for DBTR
Got the blues? We've got the answer THE BLUES!
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Got the blues? We've got the answer THE BLUES!
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Latest from me: the era of the £100+ gig ticket spells cultural disaster www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris
Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirely, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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October 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Latest from me: the era of the £100+ gig ticket spells cultural disaster www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Keep your eyes peeled, there’s some wnkers out there.
FCK MUSK.
FCK MUSK.
September 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Keep your eyes peeled, there’s some wnkers out there.
FCK MUSK.
FCK MUSK.
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Morning! Have some Jimmy Mcgriff . Also we mark Mexican Independence Day, welcome peter Guralnick and throw a 10th birthday party for Bongo Joe label . You in?
September 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Morning! Have some Jimmy Mcgriff . Also we mark Mexican Independence Day, welcome peter Guralnick and throw a 10th birthday party for Bongo Joe label . You in?
Earlier this week I heard Brett Anderson from Suede on the radio....he had this to say and it really struck a chord with me. Please give him 40 seconds of your time. Thanks. #keepmusiclive
September 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Earlier this week I heard Brett Anderson from Suede on the radio....he had this to say and it really struck a chord with me. Please give him 40 seconds of your time. Thanks. #keepmusiclive
Tickets go on sale 6pm tomorrow
September 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Tickets go on sale 6pm tomorrow
Sound on - that's George Boomsma - Chinatown
August 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Sound on - that's George Boomsma - Chinatown
DBTR is back in Durham City on 13/9 with a co-headline show. [George Boomsma is] ‘A skilled guitarist, distinctive songwriter and a fine singer’ - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - @tomrobinson.com , BBC6 Music
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - @tomrobinson.com , BBC6 Music
August 23, 2025 at 3:08 PM
DBTR is back in Durham City on 13/9 with a co-headline show. [George Boomsma is] ‘A skilled guitarist, distinctive songwriter and a fine singer’ - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - @tomrobinson.com , BBC6 Music
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - @tomrobinson.com , BBC6 Music
DBTR is back in Durham City on 13/9 with a co-headline show. [George Boomsma is] ‘A skilled guitarist, distinctive songwriter and a fine singer’ - @Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music
August 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
DBTR is back in Durham City on 13/9 with a co-headline show. [George Boomsma is] ‘A skilled guitarist, distinctive songwriter and a fine singer’ - @Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music
[Luke’s songs are] ‘raw, heartfelt and beautiful I just found it irresistible' - Tom Robinson, BBC6 Music
Welcoming our new addition and it’s selling fast 🚴♀️
July 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Welcoming our new addition and it’s selling fast 🚴♀️
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Tonight we welcome Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, hear a world exclusive from @christonekingfishingram and @mudlow and enjoy some Kay Starr and Billie Holiday . @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social 9pm #ace #recordings #music #blues and #beyond coming? Xxx
July 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tonight we welcome Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd, hear a world exclusive from @christonekingfishingram and @mudlow and enjoy some Kay Starr and Billie Holiday . @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social 9pm #ace #recordings #music #blues and #beyond coming? Xxx
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Have you seen this @downbytheriver9.bsky.social ? Some (all?) of the artists you book might be interested?
*CALLING GRASSROOTS MUSIC MAKERS* Top tip: get an account at Amazing Radio. You don't have to be a 'new' or 'emerging' artist - or even based in UK. It only costs £3/mo for unlimited uploads & a chance to sell yr music to listeners. See alt text for full info & Linktree for signup URL
July 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Have you seen this @downbytheriver9.bsky.social ? Some (all?) of the artists you book might be interested?
For live music fans in the north east, keep an eye on downbytheriver9.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
For live music fans in the north east, keep an eye on downbytheriver9.com
Ain’t Nothing But A Hound Dog 🐕
May 20, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Ain’t Nothing But A Hound Dog 🐕
New gig announcement wegottickets.com/event/659806
LE FAUX CHAT & STAITHE
Marius (le faux chat) is a half-Scottish, half-French singer-songwriter. He takes inspiration from a wide range of influences - his album ‘ White Walls of Silence’ aims to evoke the atmosphere of the ...
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May 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New gig announcement wegottickets.com/event/659806