Dead Mans Uke

It's Back for 2025! A gathering of cool folks for some cool music in a very cool place... Volume 8 is here with your hosts Dead Mans Uke and our usual gang of musical friends, Phil Doleman, Warehouse of Thieves - and from Germany - Charlotte Pelgan + more info to come. Tickets are on sale now - full programme to be revealed in September but get ready for the usual workshops, strumalong, open mic competition, quiz and more shenanigans plus our Gala Concert. Come and join us in the World's Oldest Music Hall! Friday Nov 21st to Sunday Nov 23rd 2025 Victoria Hall Settle Workshops Various workshops from our guests on Sat & Sun in ukulele, crafts and more! Gala Show Saturday night Show with an amazing line up and great acts. Fun Open mic, strum alongs and lots to explore in this beautiful Dales town. DMU in Galway DEAD MANS UKE Your hosts are Dead Mans Uke an award winning two man band playing dirt swing, hokum and old blues tunes as well as crazy covers and anything else they fancy on double bass and a resonator ukulele that belonged to Tiny Tim... they play shows in bars, music venues, parties, festivals and theatres across the UK and recently in Prague, Dublin, Belfast, Austria, Paris, Bavaria, Poland, Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Australia and even Saudi Arabia… but are really looking forward to playing the amazing Victoria Hall once again - it's one of our favourite places!! Special Guests Charlotte Pelgan Charlotte Pelgen Over the last few years German musician Charlotte Pelgen has been touring internationally with the Bad Mouse Orchestra and other bands performing swing music from the 1920s and 30s. Many of her songs draw inspiration from early 20th-century swing, with its characteristic rhythms and harmonies, but also reveal her love for folk music and German chansons. We are so excited Charlotte is able to join us! Warehouse of Thieves Warehouse of Thieves Hailing from the North of England, Warehouse of Thieves is a dynamic 5 piece band. They blend progressive rock, contemporary folk, and indie sounds into their original music. Plus, get ready for some cool renditions of popular tunes. With harmonies, solos, and beats that'll have you moving, their live show is a must-see. They're not just great musicians – they know how to entertain and engage the crowd too. Phil Doleman Phil’s love of vintage blues, swing, and jug band music shines through as he blows the dust off obscure old songs and gives new life to classics. With just his big voice, stomping foot, and driving rhythms on both ukuleles and banjos he'll take you back to the juke joints of the 20s. His original songs blend in seamlessly, with many believing them to be old songs that had passed them by. Weekend Programme 2023 Image Description 2023 Weekend Programme! Here's the programme from 2023 as an example of what we get up to. The 2025 programme will be after the summer. For the quiz on Friday you'll need to download our app at: http://www.redtoothsmartquiz.com/scanme to your smart phone or tablet. Wanna Score Some Cool Merch? Visit our merch site for the full range at: www.merchandmore.co.uk T Shirt T Shirt T Shirt T Shirt Frequently asked questions Where can I stay? There's loads of B&Bs, Pubs and hotels in Settle and surrounding area so check those out. What workshops are happening? We have workshops on Sat and Sun mornings, these are hosted by our guests - see the schedule and details on this page. What's included in the ticket? The weekend pass includes Friday Night, all workshops and other activities and the Sat evening Gala Show. Tickets for the Gala show only can be purchased direct from the Victoria Hall box office. Who's gonna be there? Dead Mans Uke plus our guests will be there all weekend to hang out. This isn't a festival but more of a gathering where we all hang out, play some tunes and have a good time. Someone wins the quiz too... be great to see ya. Our Venue Settle Victoria Hall, Kirkgate, Settle, North Yorkshire BD24 9DZ Follow Us For Latest News!