About The Events

John has been immersed in music since his early teens in Blackpool, stage managing gigs at university in Norwich during six vibrant months in 1976 that took us from Progressive Rock to Punk, then back again in the early 1980s.

He took a long hiatus from music to raise a family, and enjoyed a business life that took him across the world absorbing other cultures, music and art.

In 2014 he bought a cittern, now his trademark instrument, and a chance meeting with Manchester producer Ali Karim Esmaail saw him produce his debut album “Moorscape” in 2016.

John was joined by his backing band ‘The Folded Arms’ for a few releases before releasing “Inheritance” in 2019. On the same day, Jo Beth Young released her “Strangers” album and that led indirectly to them forming ‘Nightsong’ with Ali Karim. They released their much-acclaimed album “The Peasants’ Revolt” in December 2020.

John moved to Berwick upon Tweed in January 2022 and set up his Berevic home studio, self-recording his “Elevation” album which was released in October 2023, and is currently working on multiple different music projects. John has run ‘John Reed’s Progressive & Acoustic Compendium’radio show since Spring 2021, on Folk Friday Radio since February this year, which means he also plays a part in supporting other independent musicians.

KLOF (Folk Radio UK) on “The Peasants’ Revolt” “A remarkable, well-researched, historically illuminating, contemporary resonating and consummately created album that is both musically esoteric and accessible, haunting and atmospheric, it deserves to become a classic of its kind.”

Supporting John will be Rob Clarke & Lindsey Holding.

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Consider this your chance, as a fan, to come hear the artist you love perform in an intimate, inner-city studio environment and also discover new, similar and fantastic musicians.

This is a unique gig experience that puts you at the heart of the artist’s performance. Due to this we have a minimal talking/phone use policy during performances. Any unnecessary noise during performances will result in you being asked to leave the event. We thank you for helping us to create a listening environment and respecting the artists.

No under 18s allowed.

Doors open at 19:00 and the show starts shortly after.

A large proportion of the revenue raised from ticket sales is returned to the artists as payment for their talent and musicianship.

Prohibition Recording Studios prides itself in having musical integrity on behalf of ourselves and the artists.

Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.

We politely ask all guests to arrive within 45 minuites of the door opening time to ensure performances are not disturbed. Once performances start, our doors will be closed.

Main Act: John Reed

Support Act: Rob Clarke & Lindsey Holding

More Info

Ticket sales end at 12pm on the day of the event – No tickets will be available on the door unless specified by Prohibition Recording Studios. 

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL GUESTS ON ENTRY. If you have any questions regarding the event or our policy’s, please view our terms and conditions and FAQ section.

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