John Doyle brings acclaimed folk guitar skills to Settle

Settle Victoria Hall, the world's oldest music hall <i>(Image: Lesley Tate)</i>
Settle Victoria Hall, the world's oldest music hall (Image: Lesley Tate)
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FOLK music enthusiasts are in for a treat as John Doyle is set to perform at Settle Victoria Hall.

The concert is scheduled for this Friday, August 28, 2026, at 7.30pm, with the show ending at 9pm.

Over the past two decades, Doyle has established himself as the guitarist-accompanist of choice for Joan Baez, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the great Chicago-born Irish fiddler Liz Carroll.

He has also worked with bluegrass stars Tim O’Brien and Dirk Powell.

His accolades include a Grammy nomination for the album Double Play and playing guitar on Eric Clapton's latest album.

The Wall Street Journal said: "Doyle on guitar has risen to a level occupied by him alone. No one in Irish traditional music is a better guitarist than him right now."

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

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