Curtis Eller's American Circus + Gideon Conn + FirstnameFrank

The Ferret presents:

CURTIS ELLER'S AMERICAN CIRCUS

+ very special guests:

GIDEON CONN

FIRSTNAMEFRANK

JACKSON WARD

THE JIMI HENSON EXPERIENCE

plus  an  afternoon  of  vintage  cinema  featuring  Laurel  &  Hardy  |  Buster  Keaton   |   Charlie Chaplin  &  more.

Saturday 18th October 2025
Doors open 3pm  |  Live Music from 5pm

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets: theferret.live/listings/curtis-eller-2025

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CURTIS ELLER'S AMERICAN CIRCUS:

Curtis Eller is a banjo player, songwriter and rock & roll singer. The lifelong show business veteran began performing at the age of seven as a juggler and acrobat, but has since turned to the banjo because that's where the money is. 

His band, Curtis Eller’s American Circus, has developed a devoted international following based on spellbinding stage performances that combine a dreamlike vision of American history with silent film style, physical comedy, and explosive rock & roll energy. The iconoclastic troubadour has spent twenty-five years relentlessly touring the clubs, theatres and festivals of North America, Europe, and Australia. 

This October Eller will return to the UK for a limited run of club dates, backed by a heavy-hitting, four-piece lineup of The American Circus featuring musicians from both sides of the Atlantic.

You are invited to run away with the circus when this little big top comes to town!

curtiseller.com

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GIDEON CONN:

Gideon Conn is known for effortlessly blending acoustic folk and hip hop. His unique performance style never fails to impress. He has previously toured across the UK with the likes of Dan le Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Jason Mraz & Bunty. He has also made appearances at various festivals including Glastonbury, Bestival & Latitude.

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FIRSTNAMEFRANK:

A man, a piano & some great songs: FirstnameFrank. He delights The Ferret crowd with his superlative song writing, and he’s back again for another tinkle on the ivories.

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JACKSON WARD is a singer-songwriter inspired by the Country Music of years gone by, infusing it all with a young and fresh mindset, look and feel.

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THE JIMI HENSON EXPERIENCE:

A touching live tribute to Jim, featuring banjos, puppets and acoustic mayhem.

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VINTAGE CINEMA AFTERNOON:

Curtis Eller's last album "Another Nice Mess" featured a sweet, sentimental waltz about the enduring friendship between Laurel & Hardy - so we thought it would be nice to play some old L&H features, alongside other greats of early cinema such as Buster Keaton & Charlie Chaplin. FILM PROGRAMME TO BE ANNOUNCED.

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The Ferret presents:

CURTIS ELLER'S AMERICAN CIRCUS

+ very special guests:

GIDEON CONN

FIRSTNAMEFRANK

JACKSON WARD

THE JIMI HENSON EXPERIENCE

plus  an  afternoon  of  vintage  cinema  featuring  Laurel  &  Hardy  |  Buster  Keaton   |   Charlie Chaplin  &  more.

Saturday 18th October 2025
Doors open 3pm  |  Live Music from 5pm

The Ferret, Preston

Tickets: theferret.live/listings/curtis-eller-2025

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All ages welcome (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

Accessible ground floor venue & facilities.

Dog friendly venue.