Sink or Swim present Kris Drever + Annie Dressner
Tuesday 21 April 20267:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Early Bird £18 | Advance £20 (+ BF) The Tin At The Coal Vaults
Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting. Raised in the Orkney Islands, Drever has carved out a unique place at the intersection of traditional folk and modern acoustic music, as a solo artist and as one third of the award-winning trio Lau.
Over the course of his career, Kris has won hatfuls of honours, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Best Singer, Best Original Song, and Best Group with Lau. His solo work combines lyrics of depth and authenticity with expertly pitched arrangements, exploring themes of place, identity, and social change, delivered with clarity, compassion, and poetic insight.
Kris will be playing some brand-new songs from his new album as well as a selection from his back catalogue of originals and his storied interpretations of traditional material.
Support for the tour will be from Annie Dressner.
14+ Show (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Sink or Swim present Kris Drever + Annie Dressner
Tuesday 21 April 2026
Sink or Swim present The Dirt + John E Vistic + Strip Search Tramp
Friday 24 April 20267:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Advance £10 (+ booking fee) The Tin At The Coal Vaults
The Dirt are a transglobal collaboration between Japanese musician Sachiko and partner Jack (aka Leon the pig Farmer), a spoken word artist living in Manchester UK. they combine Psych shoe gaze guitars, electronic rhythms and abrasive spoken verse to full genre bending effect.
14+ Show (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Sink or Swim present The Dirt + John E Vistic + Strip Search Tramp
Friday 24 April 2026
Riddim Jam
Saturday 25 April 20267:30 pm - 11:00 pm
£5.50 (Inc Booking fee) The Tin At The Coal Vaults
The dawning of a new era.
Come one and all to the first edition of RIDDIM JAM, a new event series consisting of live jam, featured artists & guest DJs – joining forces to continue the powerful legacy of Roots music in Coventry. From Reggae, Dancehall & Lovers Rock, to Afro, Hip Hop & Soul – we branch out as RIDDIM JAM to honour the spirit, sound and root which has birthed these diverse styles – and grow the next generation of artists.
Wanna get involved? There’s an open jam section on night – half price tickets for all singers, musicians & lyricists. WE’RE JAMMING!
14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Riddim Jam
Saturday 25 April 2026Sink or Swim present Ida Wenøe & Samantha Whates Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 7:30-11:00 PM
Sunday 26 April 20267:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Advance £12 + BF The Tin At The Coal Vaults
When Ida Wenøe and Samantha Whates take the stage together, it’s not your typical double headline show where one artist follows the other. Instead, they weave their performances into something far more collaborative and unexpected.
The two songwriters combine their set lists into a seamless flow, often without revealing who wrote which song. This approach creates a narrative that goes beyond what either achieves alone—an unfolding story that draws you in, song by song.
Rather than stepping aside, they share the stage from start to finish, featuring on each other’s songs with harmonies, instrumental layers, and a natural ease that comes from genuine connection, respect and long time friendship. Expect two full sets that are immersive, multi-instrumental, and brimming with warmth, love and laughter.
One of the most striking aspects of their collaboration is how it defies the competitive edge often projected onto women in music. Here, you witness the opposite: two artists lifting each other up, creating space for their songs to breathe together, and celebrating what happens when voices, stories, and talents intertwine.
This is a performance that’s part concert, part conversation, and wholly unique—an evening where the joy of collaboration takes center stage.
14+ Show (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)