Caligula
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Experience an unforgettable evening of live music at Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern in Durham, where Caligula takes to the stage with a spectacular repertoire spanning decades of musical classics. From timeless jazz and swing standards to contemporary pop, rock, soul, and country favourites, this Newcastle-based solo artist delivers an engaging performance tailored to delight every audience. With over 1,000 cover songs at his fingertips and a genuine knack for connecting with crowds, Caligula guarantees an entertaining night you won't forget.
Kev Gray, frontman of the award-winning original music act Kev Gray & The Gravy Train, brings world-class professionalism and versatility to every set. A multi-instrumentalist who performs lead vocals, guitar, ukulele, harmonica, and blues harp, Caligula is renowned for his signature crowd-pleasing feature—the Mouth Trumpet. Whether you're in the mood for vintage jazz, Britpop, folk, funk, Latin rhythms, or anything in between, this is live entertainment at its finest.
Join us at Katie O'Brien's for an evening of great craic, Irish cocktails, and outstanding live music. With performances throughout the summer season, Caligula is the perfect addition to our weekend live music programme. Come early, settle in with a drink, and prepare for a show that celebrates the best of music across the decades.
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Caligula is the solo performance project of Kev Gray, frontman of the award-winning original music act Kev Gray & The Gravy Train. With a repertoire of more than 1,000 cover songs spanning over ten genres, Caligula delivers an engaging live experience tailored to any audience. From 1940s jazz and swing classics to modern pop, rock, soul, country, and acoustic favourites, every performance is designed to entertain and connect. A versatile multi-instrumentalist, Kevin performs lead vocals alongside guitar, ukulele, harmonica, blues harp, and his crowd-favourite signature feature—the Mouth Trumpet. Having performed internationally in hotels, resorts, bars, festivals, and live music venues across destinations including Newcastle, Nashville, New York, Bali, Tokyo, and Monaco, Caligula brings world-class experience and professionalism to every show. Now back home in sunny Gateshead, he is performing throughout the North East for the summer season and is available for pubs, clubs, festivals, private events, weddings, corporate functions, and venue residencies. Auditions can be arranged, and references from local venues, artists, and promoters are available.
Live music every weekend! Irish cocktails and great craic!
