The Knowhere Guide

The Local Music Scene in Skipton, North Yorkshire*

Skipton, North Yorkshire Record Shops and Venues

Record Shops

• MIX MUSIC has closed down, due no doubt to the fact that everyone downloads music from that internet thingy, and that's free kids, YEAH!
• mix music
• Mix music is my regular, stocks a good selection of alternative music
• Mix Music - although I've heard they're more expensive than other places like Woolies - I think they have the widest range
• Got to be Mix Music on Newmarket Street - I remember buying some classic Depeche Mode and New Order 12"'s there
• Bit of a hobsons choice here- gotta be Mix Music on Newmarket Street
• Mix music, small and cosy, unfortunately full of the usual crap but if ya wanna get hold of summat they'll get it 4ya (if u can afford the 5 quid deposit)
• Mix Music, I remember when that opened: it was THE trendiest place. The geordie guy who worked there (owned it ?) was a nice bloke as was his sister who was the HR manager at Morrisons.
• Mix Music makes a fine effort. Also in Keighley(check the Knowhere guide)
• It's called MIX MUSIC, and it's opposite Superdrug, just off the High Street. John Phillips on Newmarket Street for the more older music.
• Mix Music is the best - on Newmarket Street. The people in there are all friendly and they've always got cool stuff in like limited edition vinyls and stuff.
• There is one, I think it's Dave's sommat or other, across the road from Woolworths.

Clubs (Dance Music) and Music Bars

• discos, there was one call the copper tree, and that was a bit of a night out going there, we went to craven collague and we always went there when we were having a night out or special event.
• I cannot personally comment on the interior of the Bliss nightclub as I have never been there as I have dignity, but the exterior is almost always populated by semi-clad, working class pieces of chicken and rednecks who will quite happily walk into the middle of the road into the path of oncoming traffic as if they are sleepwalking! (01/05/2003)
• The After Dark- wot a shit hole!! Only ever go in when tanked up to the eyeballs-even then i cringe.
• There is the LMS club in Skipton down by the station, known lovingly by taxi drivers as ell-of-a-mess. That's where the C & W music is to be found if that's what you want
• Friday nights in Bliss (aka After Shafter, After Death etc) - some local radio johnny from Fresh AM who is well up himself. Dunno who he thinks he is - his level is way below most of the scum that go in there. One to avoid for sure. Mind you, it's not like there's any other clubs on offer really....
• ... And after you'd been to the Dark it had to be curry and chips at Fryer's death van ! - now gone legit opposite Sam Houstons !
• Clubs suck, all the townies usually hang around at bliss; it should be knocked down
• Bliss - do NOT go there!! there was some rumour about under 18's get in half-price - but i'm sure that's just a hideous rumour
• the bliss quality place to get a bird but watch out for the bouncers they dont give a fuck about anything
• I remember "Bliss" as it was : After Dark ("The Death") or aka After Birth, After Death...whatever, all I can say is that i've seen worse in Worksop!!
• The After Death or Bliss is really a shit hole. Don't bother to visit it, it's not worth it :) !
• No After Dark (Bliss) NEVER allows underage patrons... hmm I dont ever rememember going in there when I was OVER 18 anyway. Not that I want to remember... I used to get dragged there by my mates and I HATED the place and its gangsta organised style. Its that small town trailer trash kinda hangout...
• After Dark in name change shocker - it's true, the AD is now known as Bliss, can't think why it's still shit but at least it isn't run by gangsters anymore.
• After Dark is no good if you are a pitiful pseudo trendsetter, if you are a regular bloke there is a bit of skirt on view and it can be a good laugh downstairs.
• Wouldn't that be Shaft-a-Tart?
• After Dark? AFTER DEATH more like
• Hmm, the After Dark. Crap.
• Just the one, the AFTER DARK, which is OK for a couple of quid. Opposite the Bus Station.

Live Music Venues

• Get down to the Punch Bowl in earby near skipton. Saturday nights hosts various DJ acts, covering a wide range of Dance music for all tastes. Plus, the price of drinks at the bar is lower than your average venue. The place normally stays open late, so even though it's a pub, you'll not be getting kicked out @ 11pm
• The Hall Brothers once played in The Craven - very good night.
• Again, try the Y Bar on Cavendish street, ya never know.....

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Last updated: 2008-06-12