Blues With Eight Sides

Name: Blues With Eight Sides
Start: 2026-07-24T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-24T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Heptonstall Methodist Heritage Chapel

About

The Friends of Heptonstall Chapel and Sunday School are proud to present Blues With Eight Sides.

Ben Greenwell is a Bradford-based singer-songwriter and harmonica player known for his groove-led songs, powerful performances and strong connection with his audience. With song structures reminiscent of the golden era of the late 1960s and mellow grooves which also carry a raw edge and uniquely fresh energy, Greenwell tells his story through his honest lyrics. With a soulful voice and emotive instrumental layers, Greenwell takes us on his journey of personal hell and the struggles and challenges he overcame and brings us into the light with a positive message.

Drawing on a rich musical and cultural background, Sunjay has quickly established himself as one of the UK’s rising stars in the blues and roots scene. His performances have been praised as “mature and confident,” while his guitar playing has been described as “superb, brilliant, experienced, intricate, and faultless.” His style moves effortlessly between folk and blues, creating a sound that is both authentic and distinctive. Currently promoting his upcoming album release, we are excited to welcome Sunjay to Heptonstall as part of his tour.

With a frenetic and well-honed playing style pendulating between blue grass, the blues and grunge, Leeds-based John D. Murray takes us down a deep-cut and meandering path led by Americana-steeped vocals, walking a line between dark folk tales and personal anguish. John is a singer-songwriter whose music is as intricate and thought-provoking as the fingerpicking that defines his sound. He has gigged across Yorkshire and is no stranger to open mics where he is always warmly received for his spectacular performances.

The Octagonal Chapel has stood in place since 1764, its design and construction being overseen by John Wesley, who frequently preached here. On the 24th of July we are pleased to welcome our trio of blues musicians to fill this beautiful old chamber with heart and soul for our third eight-sided concert of the year. Come revel in the music, and support the Friends of Heptonstall Chapel and Sunday School's work to preserve this Grade II listed building and secure its future use and benefit to the public.

Timings
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The doors of the chapel will be open to the public from 18:30 and the concert will begin at 19:00. Seats cannot be reserved in the chapel, so please do arrive in good time to ensure you are seated comfortably and so that you don't miss a single tune!

Parking
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There is a free public car park with an entrance right next to Towngate Tea Room, but spaces are limited. Otherwise there is free parking (with suggested donation) offered by Heptonstall Social and Bowling, just 10 minutes walk away, at the other side of the village.

Access
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Access can be gained one of two ways. The first is the easiest, especially in winter weather; I would not advise the second unless you are quite sure-footed!

1) Turn on to Northgate from Towngate (in front of The Cross Inn). You will eventually see an old archway on your left and a small cobbled lane descending to your right. Take this right turn and go through the gate close by, ahead, on the LEFT side. The steps lead you down to the chapel.

2) There is a path at the far end of the public car park near the café, on the left. Simply follow that path, turn left up the snicket, then turn left through the archway. The chapel is on your right.

Accessibility
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We regret that, whilst the Friends of the Chapel and Sunday School are making efforts to modernise the chapel, its age and location currently represent a significant obstacle to wheelchair access.