Traditional old-time Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman live at YES - Manchester at YES

Traditional old-time music meets masterful fiddle — a rare and soulful live experience as Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman comes to the UK.

Brooklyn-based banjo virtuoso Nora Brown returns to the UK and Ireland this May, joined by award-winning fiddler Stephanie Coleman, for a captivating tour of intimate venues and festivals across Ireland, Wales, England and northern England.

Tickets & Info Here: www.norabrownmusic.com

Watch the captivating new State51 live video here: https://youtu.be/VOoMdfoAe9I
Described as one of the “brightest young stars in old-time music,” Nora plays deeply rooted Appalachian repertoire with a compelling voice and clawhammer banjo style — blending ancient ballads, bluesy string tunes, and haunting traditional melodies.
Since her early beginnings learning old-time music in Brooklyn, Nora has toured the US, Europe and Japan, released multiple acclaimed albums on Jalopy Records, performed twice on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, and brought Appalachian traditions to new audiences around the world.

Stephanie Coleman’s fiddling — steeped in Midwestern tradition — complements Nora’s banjo and vocals with the timeless energy of old-time music. Together their duo bridges generations of folk heritage with authenticity, emotional depth and radiant stage presence. (Roisin Dubh)

This May, audiences across Ireland and the UK can experience this extraordinary collaboration live — at historic theatres, independent venues and festival settings — as they celebrate old-time music’s enduring spirit.

Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman – May 2026 Tour

- Sun 17/05/2026 • Galway, IE – Roisin Dubh
- Tue 19/05/2026 • Dun Laoghaire, IE – Pavilion Theatre
- Wed 20/05/2026 • Bethesda, UK – Neuadd Ogwen
- Thu 21/05/2026 • Bristol, UK – St. George’s
- Fri 22/05/2026 • London, UK – Earth
- Sat 23/05/2026 • Bantam, UK – Outside
- Sun 24/05/2026 • Falmouth, UK – KCM
- Tue 26/05/2026 • Leeds, UK – The Attic
- Wed 27/05/2026 • Kendal, UK – Brewery Arts
- Thu 28/05/2026 • Manchester, UK – YES
- Fri 29/05/2026 • Aberystwyth, UK – Fire In The Mountain
- Sat 30/05/2026 • Aberystwyth, UK – Fire In The Mountain

Hear Appalachian tradition brought to life: driving banjo, master fiddle, unaccompanied vocals and timeless folk storytelling. Tickets and info at www.norabrownmusic.com

YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/3559090-2?pid=11710

Artists: Nora Brown, Stephanie Coleman

Time: 19:00 - 23:00