Name: Vicky Clayton in Concert
Start: 2026-05-23T19:30:00+01:00
Location: TS26 9HP Hartlepool, United Kingdom

Folk diva Vikki Clayton first came to prominence with eight-piece electric folk band from England named after an Albion Band track Ragged Heroes.
The line-up comprised Jerry Sharpley (fiddle), Vikki Clayton (vocals), Paul Gough (bass/vocals), Stephen Clayton (guitar/vocals), Paul Ogden (piano/synthesizer), Johnny Tasker (drums), John Skrypniuk (guitar/vocals) and John Hart (melodeon/whistle).
Vikki Clayton went on to a solo career and guested with regular guested with Fairport Convention. When Vikki departed Ragged Heroes to pursue a solo career she released numerous critically acclaimed solo albums. In 1987 she released “ Honour Tonked ”this was followed in 1991 with Midsummer Cushion, then in 1994 what is looked on as her most successful album “ It Suits Me Well - The Songs Of Sandy Denny “ this was followed by another really successful album in 1997 “ Movers And Shakers” This was followed by “ Messenger in 2017 The most recent album was “Looking At The Stars released in 2018 “ Vikki also recorded an album with. “ Carried Away in 1995 with Ric Sanders of Fairport Convention fame and Fred Thelonious Baker of soft Machine. Recognised as a fine interpreter of the late Sandy Denny's work - she was a regular in the so- called ‘ Sandy spot’ at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention for years. Vikki Clayton is now resident in New Zealand but returns each year for her annual tour of Blighty . In 2026 she is extending the length of her UK stay to hopefully include quite a few folk festivals. Vikki Clayton is loved respected and revered by folk music fans across the world and as she says “I keep doing what I do best because I just love to sing and folk music is what I think I do best”