Fishing for Compliments - In The Bar

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

8 Horton Street, HX1 1PU Halifax, United Kingdom | Halifax

The Grayston Unity
Publisher/HostThe Grayston Unity
Fishing for Compliments - In The Bar
Advertisement
four piece indie/folk band from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire. The band formed organically around lead singer-songwriter’s Eileen’s emotive & enigmatic songs with all members
sharing a passion for developing and creating a quirky sound that we like to call our own emerging from the eclectic mix of influences from which we draw including; The Beatles, XTC, Tom Petty, Mark Knopfler, The Cure, The Smiths, The Sundays and The Cranberries to name but a few. We have been gigging across the North of England and beyond since 2011 often adapting our
formation from duo to trio to full band to suit the event space and venue with Eileen’s songs and retro vibe voice always being pivotal. Audiences have described our performances and songs as ‘uplifting’ ‘sunny’ ‘quirky’ ‘emotive’ ‘intriguing’ and ‘making you feel like dancing in the moonlight.’
Bright and breezy and at times utterly irresistible’ and “Eleven tracks of upbeat and optimistic folk-pop”
(Dave Beech, RGM Magazine).
“Light and upbeat folky/pop dominates Off The Isle Of Somewhere by Huddersfield’s FISHING FOR COMPLIMENTS. The sound is somewhere between Fairground Attraction and The Beautiful South. The songs are jaunty and foot tapping...”
(RnR Magazine)
“F4C specialise in catchy, hook-laden folk/pop songs written by Eileen, which features her clear, natural voice, sometimes with vibrato, which gives the band’s music a distinctive unique sound. Eileen is also a fine songwriter who is able to combine intriguing, personal lyrics with a shiny pop sensibility”
(Peter Cowley, FATEA Magazine).
“This is a fantastic album of songs that are uplifting and joyful there, moody, rich and evocation here. Songs that are written and played from the heart. Lovely”
(Frank, Local Sound Focus)
Taking place in the bar, please drop a tip in the hat
Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

8 Horton Street, HX1 1PU Halifax, United Kingdom, 10 Horton Street, Halifax, HX1 1, United Kingdom

Sharing is Caring:

More Events in Halifax

Definitely Mightbe - Oasis!
Sat, 25 Oct at 06:30 pm Definitely Mightbe - Oasis!

The Moorlands

DEFINITELY MIGHTBE - The Definitive Tribute to Oasis
Sat, 25 Oct at 06:30 pm DEFINITELY MIGHTBE - The Definitive Tribute to Oasis

The Moorlands

After The Rain live at McCafferty\u2019s in Halifax
Sat, 25 Oct at 10:00 pm After The Rain live at McCafferty’s in Halifax

McCafferty's Bar Halifax

Yorkshire Mind Body Soul Autumn Fayre 2025
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:00 am Yorkshire Mind Body Soul Autumn Fayre 2025

Lightcliffe Academy Sports Centre

Rude Science Live
Sun, 26 Oct at 11:30 am Rude Science Live

Victoria Theatre Halifax

Sorrel Nation - With Her Full Band
Sun, 26 Oct at 03:30 pm Sorrel Nation - With Her Full Band

Black Dyke Mills Heritage Venue

Simon Anderton "live"" at the Peacock this sunday
Sun, 26 Oct at 05:30 pm Simon Anderton "live"" at the Peacock this sunday

46 Cote Hill, Burnley Road, Halifax

CHSF Cardiac Cafe: Halifax
Tue, 28 Oct at 12:00 am CHSF Cardiac Cafe: Halifax

Shaw Lodge Mills

Maximum Rhythm and Blues with The Manfreds
Wed, 29 Oct at 07:30 pm Maximum Rhythm and Blues with The Manfreds

Victoria Theatre Halifax

Comfort Zone Sessions: Mayshe-Mayshe + Cherry Seraph
Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Comfort Zone Sessions: Mayshe-Mayshe + Cherry Seraph

8 Horton Street, Halifax

Dara O Briain at Victoria Theatre - Halifax
Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Dara O Briain at Victoria Theatre - Halifax

Victoria Theatre - Halifax

Halifax is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Halifax Events