Live music from 9pm

Live Music – Tim Perterkin Dynamic singer blending the grooves of reggae, the energy of ska and the heart of soul! Saturday 27th September, Starting at 9:00pm, Free Entry

Live music from 4pm

 DAVID SINCLAIR FOURLondon Rock & Blues with Serious PedigreeThe David Sinclair Four are a sharp, professional rock-blues band from London, known for their powerful blend of R&B covers and original songs that pack a punch. Their latest album was selected as one of the Top Nine Albums of 2022 by Blues Matters magazine — a testament to their standout songwriting and musicianship.Joining them live is special guest Laurie Garman, one of the UK’s most respected blues harmonica players. Laurie’s career spans decades and includes collaborations with legends such as Lightnin’ Slim, The Yardbirds, Alexis Korner, Freddie King, Gerry Rafferty, and even Bob Marley. Expect authentic blues, driving rock, and a live show filled with energy, soul, and skill

DS4 bring their high-end rock & roll show to The King Billy Music Bar — one of Northampton’s favourite grassroots venues. Expect blues guitar & harmonica swagger with a London-delta twist. Come and feel the noise... Bandleader, songwriter, music journalist and raconteur-behind-the-velvet-rope, David Sinclair unveils the latest DS4 album, Sweet Georgina. As a writer and columnist for The Times of London, Rolling Stone and Billboard, David has seen the rock & roll years unfold at close quarters and lived to tell the tale. Now on his fifth album as a recording artist in his own right, he brings a storyteller’s craft to bear on the witty, bluesy, alt-rock narratives of Sweet Georgina. The title track is an ode to the band’s muse and the patron saint of songwriters everywhere: “She’s a woman of grace, a creature of youth/A master of rhyme, she told me the truth.” Joining David in the DS4 is master guitarist and co-songwriter, Geoff Peel, together with rhythm section of Derek White (bass) and Jack Sinclair (drums) and special guests on harmonica and vocals. The DS4 have played festivals across the UK including Cornbury and the North Wales Blues & Soul Festival, where they headlined the Friday...

 SIDEWALK MAFIA | 1st of October | 9pmBlackened Gothic / Doom Metal from the heart of HelsinkiStep into the void with Sidewalk Mafia, the rising force of blackened gothic doom. Hailing from Finland’s shadowed capital, this oppressive and melodic trio brings their wall-of-sound production and bleak atmospheres to The King Billy as part of their UK tour. Low-tuned guitars. Towering riffs. Atmospheric despair.

— “Best tribute band I’ve ever seen, and I’ve photographed hundreds” D.Cowley — “Scam Fender sound great to be fair, this is great” – Greg James Radio One – 7.2.22 — “I’ve booked tribute in LA for years, this is the best of the best” – Steve Ochs — “I’ve seen Killers 50 times in 9 countries, I was blown away by this tribute” – V.Moran — “They sound exactly like the Killers! (who I’ve seen 36 times)” L.Johnson — “Outstanding Vocals – Is this a cover or a remix?? It’s unclear….” YourEDM.com (on huge ‘Mr Brightside’ cover) H undreds more testimonials – http://thekopycatkillers.com/testimonials

 The one and only @nightshiftbanduk are BACK to kick off our October Live Music Weekends! Get ready for a night of unbeatable tunes, good vibes, and great company.Don’t miss the start of what’s set to be an epic month of live entertainment! 

Playing live music from 9pm

We’re so bloody proud – and ridiculously excited – to invite YOU to a night of wall-to-wall rock madness! Saturday 04/10/25 Bands from 18:00 | Doors (and beers!) from 14:00 Get down early, grab a pint, and settle in – this is gonna be one hell of a night! LINEUP OF LEGENDS: Mercury Calling – Original rock with power, passion & punch Johnny the Fox – A celebration of all things Thin Lizzy Dirty Deeds – The ultimate AC/DC tribute, done loud & proud Three killer bands. One epic night. And the best rock crowd in town. This is ROCKTOBER. This is The King Billy. Don’t miss it.