'Huge coup for the Preston music scene’- Members of The Zutons perform at Chew's Yard this week
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Members of one of the UK’s most successful indie bands are performing in Preston later this week.
Dave McCabe, the frontman of Liverpool based The Zutons will perform at Chew’s Yard on Thursday, November 12 alongside musician James Jay Lewis, the band’s current guitarist.
Best known as the voice and songwriter behind The Zutons, McCabe kicked off his latest tour in Barnoldwick last week, following the release of his debut solo single, “When You’re Young”.
Earlier this year, McCabe and guitarist Lewis played a run of shows together that quickly gathered momentum and their new tour builds on that, the pair collaborating again for a series of stripped back performances.
The second date on the new tour is right here in Preston and we have all the information you need next...
When and where will Dave & James perform in Preston?
The pair will play at Chew’s Yard on Thursday, November 12 2026.
The show is listed as starting at 7:30pm and ending at 11:00pm.
Chew’s Yard is located at 103–111 Market Street West, Preston, PR1 2HB
Can I still get tickets?
Tickets are still available but they are selling fast.
What can we expect from the performance?
McCabe’s set draws from material throughout his rich writing career, from Zutons classics, to songs he wrote for other artists and glimpses of his new music, the second of which will be released in advance of the tour.
Jay Lewis is then a perfect fit for the bill: a Liverpool-born multi-instrumentalist, he’s worked with Cast and The La's over the years, and has been steadily building his own solo following.
With songs that carry a classic, melodic British song writing style, and his outstanding musicianship, the two team up together both on their own and each other’s music.
What has Dave said about his tour?
Speaking to one of our Burnley reporters ahead of the Barnoldswick gig, McCabe shared his excitment at the people joining him on his tour.
First talking about Lewis, McCabe said: “He's the best person going. He's a really good friend, and I mean that. I actually like his company, and when he plays the guitar, it's like he makes it sing. And I didn't really realise, I suppose, as much, because we've always had other instruments in the room, but just playing with him on his own, he's just got this touch that I think brings a lot to the gig, if I'm honest.”
McCabe then continued: “I think it's not just a Dave show. I think Paula, who's singing with us, brings a lot as well. She brings this other energy to the set, so it's an eye-opener for me, really, because it's really quiet. It could either be really easy, or it could be really hard, depending on the gig. But I've got the confidence now because I've done those two gigs in one day because I was really like, 'What's going to happen at these gigs?' But since I've done them now, I know I'm going to enjoy this tour, so it's exciting now.”
What has Chew’s Yard said about the performance?
A spokesperson for Chew’s Yard told the Post: "We are absolutely buzzing to welcome Dave McCabe and James Jay Lewis to Chew’s Yard next Thursday 12th November," said Chris Jopson. "Dave is genuine indie royalty - the mastermind behind timeless anthems like Valerie and Why Won't You Give Me Your Love?, and having him perform in such an intimate space is a huge coup for the Preston music scene. Chew’s Yard was created for nights like this, we are expecting it to be a really special evening. Capacity is strictly limited, so don't hang around - grab your tickets and be part of what promises to be an electric night."
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I can’t make the Preston date, can I catch the gig anywhere else?
Yes, below are the full tour dates:
November
Thu 5 – Barnoldswick – Music & Arts Centre
Thu 12 – Preston – Chew’s Yard
Fri 13 – Guiseley – Guiseley Theatre
Sat 14 – Birmingham – Kitchen Garden Café
Sun 15 – Buxton – Trackside (Buxton Brewery)
Thu 19 – Derby – Flowerpot
Fri 20 – Mexborough – Gorilla Beer Hall
Sat 21 – Guildford – Boiler Room
Sun 22 – Tunbridge Wells – The Forum
Thu 26 – Leamington Spa – Temperance
Fri 27 – Lewes – Con Club
Sat 28 – Ramsgate – Music Hall
Sun 29 – London – 100 Club
December
Fri 4 – Dundee – Hidden
Sat 5 – Glasgow – The Poetry Club
Wed 9 – Carlisle – Old Fire Station
Thu 10 – Selby – Town Hall
Fri 11 – Ruthin – Assembly Room
Sat 12 – Liverpool – Arts Club Theatre