
An Evening with Lunatraktors at Cafe No9
The Spiel
‘A clap of thunder over the lukewarm waters of contemporary folk.’ (Télérama, France). Lunatraktors are choreographer and percussionist Carli Jefferson (she/her), and vocalist and researcher Clair Le Couteur (they/them). Beginning from the bare bones of vocal harmony and percussive dance, Lunatraktors rework Anglo-Celtic traditional music from the 1500s to the present. The duo approach folk music as performance art. They are known for their primal, ritualistic sound, expanding into weird, playful spaces with acoustic beats, analogue synth basslines, whistles and bass accordion. Ancient and contemporary, mournful and joyously deranged, Lunatraktors are ‘simply different’ (RTÉ Lyric FM, Ireland). ********************************************************************************** Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue. All additional purchases of non alcoholic drinks and home baked sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.
Goes well with…
Nether Edge & Abbeydale Road — All within a 5–10 minute walk of Café #9 — Abbeydale Road pubs and kitchen spots for a pre-show pint or post-gig bite.
Hagglers Corner
4.6£10–£25🍽️ Kitchen & café
Open · See venue for hours
Abbeydale Road neighbourhood kitchen — coffee, small plates, and a relaxed room a few minutes from Café #9.
The Broadfield
4.5£10–£20🍺 Real ale pub
Open · Closes at 11.00 pm
544 Abbeydale Road — Sheffield Ale Club pub with cask ales and a cosy front room, an easy stroll from Nether Edge.
The Sheldon
4.4£10–£20🍺 Traditional pub
Open · See venue for hours
606 Abbeydale Road local with pub food and a friendly crowd — handy before or after an acoustic set at Café #9.
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Straight-line (approx.)
- Tram · University of Sheffield0.90 mi
- Tram · West Street0.98 mi
- Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)1.06 mi
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