Beans on Toast

A winter concert by Beans on Toast, the British folk singer-songwriter, at Kirkgate Community Centre in Shipley. The evening mixes songs with spoken stories and draws a long-standing audience.

Beans on Toast is a British singer-songwriter working in the folk tradition. The debut album, Standing on a Chair, was released in 2009, and the act has been performing for nearly two decades. This date is part of an annual winter tour.

Each show is described as part concert and part gathering, built around songs and the stories behind them. The material ranges across family, friendships and everyday life, and includes protest songs, drinking songs and songs about nature. The mood moves between laughter and more reflective moments, with the performer's humour and optimism running through the set.

The evening is open to newcomers as well as those who have followed the act for years, as everyone is welcome. Kirkgate Community Centre, in Shipley, hosts concerts and shows, and this is one of its music nights.