Harp and a Monkey Concert History

Memorably described as Elbow for seafarers and ramblers, the harp 'n' banjo driven electronica of Harp and a Monkey is imbued with a Deep Lancashire sensibility that shines through in their beautifully crafted and sometimes spooky vignettes of Northern life, love and remembrance. The trio of Martin Purdy, Andy Smith and Simon Jones channel the ghosts of summers spent in municipal parks and winters walking on the moors. Ask them about their influences...

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Harp and a Monkey Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 04, 2026
Harp and a Monkey The Met Bury, United Kingdom
Jul 31, 2025
Harp and a Monkey
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Lowther Pavilion Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 2024
Harp and a Monkey
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Lowther Pavilion Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 2024
Harp and a Monkey

Cambridge Folk Festival

Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Jul 25, 2024 –
Jul 28, 2024
Cambridge Folk Festival
Rum Ragged / Robert Plant presents Saving Grace featuring Suzi Dian / Transatlantic Sessions / Capercaillie / Fantastico Negrito / Flamy Grant / Jerry Douglas / Mec Lir / Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle / Nitin Sawhney / Nora Brown & Stephanie Coleman / Oysterband / Ralph McTell / Talisk / Tommy Emmanuel / Flyte / The Smith & Brewer Band / The Paperboys / Frog On A Bike / The Brothers Gillespie / Charm of Finches / Malin Lewis / Lily Lyons / Auka / Áine Deane / Jake Boy Hughes / Locarno / Dean Owens and The Sinners / Urban Folk Theory / Taylor McCall / Birdvox / Babs Romance / Kirsty Almeida / Robbie Cavanagh / Brown Wimpenny / Harp and a Monkey / Hannah Rarity / Falasgair / Eabhal / Assynt / Brian McNeill / Ben & Dom / Kim Yang / Anna McLuckie / Mat Hunsley / David Burnett / Fran Lusty / Mezanmi / Robin Adams / Mima Merrow / Brown Horse / Jeremy Dutcher / Norman Blake, Bernard Butler and James Grant / Darlingside / Leyla McCalla / Turin Brakes / Larkin Poe / Northumbrian Pipers / The Banjoy Goddesses / Hack-Poets Guild / Sangjaru / Niall McCabe / Aoife O'Donovan / The Langan Band / Ríoghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet / Sian / Paul McKenna / Constant Follower / Paper Sparrows / Ainsley Hamill / Fèis Rois / Annie Dressner / Fraser Anderson / Amy Hollinrake / Sean O'Hanrahan / Kitewing / Francesca Louise / Sorrel Nation / Seánie Bermingham / Konyikeh / Monique Claire / Ernest Aines / River Roots / Annie Baylis / Gareth Dunlop / The Deep Blue (UK) / Genticorum / Katherine Priddy / Peggy Seeger and Family / Blue Rose Code / Nick Cope / Sarah Hagen / Jon Muq / Dani Larkin / Lizzie No / Fara / Mitsune / Raghu Dixit / Jali Baskary Konteh / Lemoncello / Alexander Aga Røynstrand / Ævestaden / Erlend Viken Trio / Julie Alapnes / Frankie Archer / Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves / ESSIE / Ray & CJ / Ernest & Kenny Quest / Laura Nere / The Woolverstones / Nectar Woode / Joey Mac / Lorraine Nash / Tricia Collins / Lucy & Hazel / Kiki Gilmore / Around About Dusk Show all bands
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Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Nov 29, 2023
Harp and a Monkey Wrea Green Institute Wrea Green, England, United Kingdom
Jun 22, 2019
Harp and a Monkey The Met Bury, United Kingdom
Sep 23, 2017
Harp and a Monkey The Met Bury, United Kingdom
Mar 12, 2017
Harp and a Monkey Cabbage Patch Pub London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 14, 2016
Harp and a Monkey Willows Social Club Kirkham, England, United Kingdom
Apr 19, 2015
Harp and a Monkey Cabbage Patch Pub London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 11, 2014
Harp and a Monkey Picturedrome, Holmfirth Holmfirth, England, United Kingdom
Sep 10, 2014
Harp and a Monkey The Greystones Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Jun 27, 2014
Harp and a Monkey The Continental Preston, England, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 2013
Harp and a Monkey / Kathryn Williams / Patsy Matheson / Woody Guthrie's for the 21st Century The Trades Club - Hebden Bridge Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 11, 2013
The Lovely Eggs / Harp and a Monkey / Johnny5thwheel / Room Full of Mirror / Granfalloon (UK) The Yorkshire House Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 2012
Baxter Rhodes / Bill Orrick / Harp and a Monkey / Andy Oliver / The Travelling Band St John's Minster Preston, England, United Kingdom
Sep 14, 2012 –
Sep 16, 2012
Ramsbottom Festival 2012
In Fear Of Olive / Rocket / Seth Lakeman / Magic Arm / I Am Kloot / Inspiral Carpets / The Leisure Society / Thea Gilmore / Admiral Fallow / Rachel Sermanni / Liz Green / Jenny Mccormick / Roddy Woomble / Roddy Frame / Kan / Marc O'Reilly / Janice Graham Band / Session A9 / Louis Barabbas & The Bedlam Six / Danny Mahon / Air Cav / Harp and a Monkey / Molly Bloom / Cheap Cuts / John Herring / The Lazy Maybees / Biederbeck / Man Made Sole Show all bands
Ramsbottom Cricket Club Ramsbottom, England, United Kingdom
May 15, 2010
Uncle Meat and the Highway Children / Bilge Pump / Baboon / The Murmurs of Tension / Ivan Campo / Gideon Conn / Changing Horses / Harp and a Monkey The Continental Preston, England, United Kingdom

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Male Vocalists
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Traditional Folk
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Latest Setlist (07/31/2025):

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  1. The Manchester Angel
  2. Willow And The Ghost
  3. Boltons Yard
  4. Calico Printers Clerk
  5. The Pilgrims' Cross
  6. Molecatcher
  7. Digging Holes
  8. Ten Shilling Wife
  9. Walking In The Footsteps Of Giants
  10. Tupperware And Tinfoil
  11. Glossop Road
  12. A Naked Man in Paradise
  13. Clean White Sheets
  14. Pay Day
  15. Katy and the Twinkly Band

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2025 1 concert
2024 3 concerts
2023 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2016 1 concert
2015 1 concert
2014 3 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 2 concerts
2010 1 concert

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