Who are the Buskers?
Having met at the Horse and Groom pub in Castleside at the pub's Open Mic night (which inspired the duo's name), The Buskers formed in January 2009 in order to play a gig for a mutual friend. The pair are competent musicians and are focused on ensuring audiences have a great time, with many people being astounded at the size of the sound generated from two musicians.
The duo have clocked up several pub gigs over the years, the pair now perform mainly at weddings and private functions. Audience reactions suggest there hasn't been a single bad gig to date. Check them out an you'll see why.
Special thanks to Darren Dixon Photography for the use of his brilliant photos.
Tony Gilson
Tony sings and plays guitar (6 and 12-string) in The Buskers.
Barrie McDermid
Barrie sings and plays guitar and mandolin in The Buskers.
Gig List
Gig List
Some of the bookings below are subject to weather conditions. It's important that you check our Facebook page for updates, or ring the venue before embarking on longer journeys.
The last Thursday of every Month - The Fountain Consett open mic
Saturday 5th October - The Ox Inn Stanley (Louise)
Saturday 12th October - The Horse and Groom Castleside
Sunday 3rd November - Slayley Hall - Wedding (Alexandra Richardson)
Saturday 9th November - Leadgate Club
Saturday 16th November - The Wellington, Riding Mill (Private Party FB)
Saturday 16th November 2024 - New Monkey Club, New Kyo
Friday 29th November - Derwent Manor Hotel
Friday 6th December - The Demi (Private Party - Davie L)
Friday 13th December - El Pincho's Durham
Saturday 14th December - The Derwent Manor Hotel.
Thursday 26th Dec - The Horse and Groom Boxing Day Bash
Tuesday 31st - Consett AFC NYE ticket party
Wednesday 1st Jan - The Cricketers NYD party
Saturday 11th Jan - Leadgate CC private party, Dom Mccabe
Saturday 18th Jan - Consett FC private party, The Demi (Lee Stanford)
Friday 31st January - The Duke, Consett
Saturday 1st February - Seaham Golf Club
Friday 7th February - Lanchester Social Club (Lanchester Vintage Club)
Saturday 22nd February 2025 - Venue TBC. (DB email 11/6/24)
Saturday 22nd March - Wedding, Woodlands Bistro, Edmondsley (Claire McCrory FB)
Saturday 29th March - Annfield Plain CC charity event
Saturday 12th April 2025 - Private Party, Consett Rugby Club (Sarah Curran)
Friday 18th April 2025 - Blackhill Club (Private Party, Lily-Jo, e)
Sunday 20th April (Easter Sunday) - The Garage, Burnhope
Saturday 10th May 2025 - The Monkey Club
Thursday 15th May 2025 - Private Party, Ramside Hall (Kirsty Armstrong FB)
Saturday 17th May 2025 - Blackhill Club (Charity night - Louise FB)
Friday 30th May 2025 - Wedding, Slayly Hall, Emily Lydon
Saturday 14th June - The Coach and Horses Annfield Plain Steve Sowden
Friday 4th July - St Pat's Family Festival, Consett - 5:30-8:30
Thursday 24th-27th July Scoop festival, timings TBA.
Friday 1st August 2025 - Wedding Cheryl and Ian, The Manor Hotel West Auckland.
Saturday 2nd August 2025 - Consett Rugby Club, Christening 12-5 - Amy Johnson.
Saturday 9th August 2025 - Wedding (Jim H) Hexham Abbey
Saturday 6th September 2025 - Wedding Beamish Hall, Amy Craig plus disco.
Sunday 7th September - Wolsingham Show (Sarah Harrison)
Saturday 27th September 2025 - Private party venue TBC Jon Blackmore
Thursday 2nd October - Wedding, Bowborn Hall, Abbey Lee (email)
Friday 10th October 2025 - Wedding, Runa Farm ref Ian Pearson (Tony)
Saturday 25th October 2025 - Wedding, The Willows (Kev Siddle)
Wednesday 26th November 2025 - Wedding, Dalton Pump House, Jacqueline and Dan
Sunday 30th November 2025 - Wedding Derwent Manor, Adam Fearn.
Sunday 3rd May 2026 - Lana Slaley Hall, vows renewal
Sunday 14th June 2026 - Runa Farm (Leanne Cain)
Saturday 20th June 2026 - Private Party (Lydia B email)
Saturday 23rd August 2026 - Healey Barn (Anna Chrostowski email)
Wednesday 14th October 2026 - Wedding, Runa Farm (Abbie Ross)
As always, please check with the venue before embarking on long journeys.