Wordsmithery
+ Danny Bradley + Ben HughzyEVENTS471 PRESENTS
Wordsmithery Presents a very special Saturday night edition at Future Yard with a really special lineup, bringing together two established local acoustic legends and an amazing poet for an evening of some of the best wordsmiths in Merseyside.
This event features two extended acoustic sets, giving audiences the rare chance to fully immerse themselves in the craft, stories and musical worlds of Danny Bradley and Hughzy as well as poetry from 471 Records artist Nicola Hardman
Hughzy (Ben “Highly” Hughes)
Hughzy is a genre-defying artist blending pop sensibility with singer-songwriter intimacy and remarkable guitar virtuosity. His sound is creative, intricate and sonically sublime, weaving together influences from blues, jazz and country into a distinctive indie-pop style. A true force on the Liverpool music scene, Hughzy’s performances are both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.
Danny Bradley
Danny Bradley is an award-winning fingerstyle folk musician whose career has seen him tour the UK supporting artists including Richard Thompson and Fairport Convention. He is the winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Judges Award and has opened for Jon Gomm, Martin Carthy and Tony McManus.
Born in the USA and raised in the UK, Danny has been described by Americana UK as “less a one man band, and more a one man orchestra,” praised for his poetic songwriting and a vocal range reminiscent of the late Jeff Buckley. His debut album Small Talk Songs is available now.
Nicola Hardman
The evening also features poetry from Nicola Hardman. A familiar and much-loved presence at Start Yard, this performance will be particularly special as Nicola presents a set fully dedicated to her powerful and captivating poetry.
Hosted by Alison Schultz
The night will be thoughtfully hosted by Alison Schultz, guiding the evening and creating the welcoming Wordsmithery atmosphere audiences have come to love.
This is a night not to be missed.
Raw talent, stunning musicianship and an evening of storytelling through song and spoken word.
VENUE INFORMATION
Future Yard is open every day from 10am – so you can stop by for a coffee or a pre-show drink in our bar area whenever you like. Our pizza kitchen is open on weekends and before every gig, 5-9pm.
This is a standing show. The live room doors open at 7pm (this is separate from our bar area), and music starts shortly after. The bar is open after the show.
PIZZA KITCHEN
NAPOLI MEETS BIRKENHEAD
Made hot and fresh in-house each day, our pizzas use the best ingredients sourced from independent suppliers in Merseyside and beyond. The result is a classic Italian pizza handcrafted in Birkenhead, with a tasty new twist.
- All our pizzas are vegetarian and vegan friendly, available by the slice or a full 16″ pizza
- Kitchen open 5pm-9pm for this event. Usual opening hours are 5-9pm on Fridays + Saturdays, plus all show days
- Slice + A Pint deal available before 7pm on all show days
- View the full menu here
Get down early to take advantage of our amazing offers on pizza and drinks, and make sure you’re there to support the supports!
Events471 presents
Wordsmithery
Sunday 8th March
7:00pm doors
75 Argyle Street
Tickets £12.50 (+ booking fee) | Standing
Tickets available online in advance or in person at the Future Yard Box Office.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 16s who are not accompanied by an adult.
Future Yard is a cashless venue – all payments are taken by contactless or chip and pin. Live curfew 11pm.
If you have any specific access requests, please read all of the details about accessibility at Future Yard here.