7 Jan
Bernard Wrigley
Away from his acting career (Dinner Ladies, Phoenix Nights etc.etc.), Bernard (the “Bolton Bullfrog”) is delighting audiences up and down the country with an evening of songs, stories and silliness ! Not to be missed.
www.bernardwrigley.com
21 Jan
Isambarde
Isambarde are Chris Green (guitar/vocals), Emily Sanders (fiddle/vocals) and Jude Rees (oboe/vocals). Their music is a powerful blend of traditional and contemporary folk songs, taking the English tradition forward into the 21st century.
www.isambarde.co.uk
4 Feb
Will Morgan
Black Country singer and eminent “three chord guitarist”, Will presents a celebration of the singing of Jake Thackary plus humorous and traditional songs, monologues and tall stories. A great evening from a great entertainer.
www.myspace.com
18 Feb
Bob Fox
Hailing from the North East, Bob is the consummate professional. His velvet voice, lovely guitar work and wonderful songs make this a night not to miss.
www.bobfoxmusic.com
4 Mar
Quicksilver
Take the fantastic voice of Hilary and the incredible guitar-playing of Grant, add great songs, wit and humour and you have the recipe for a great entertaining evening.
www.quicksilveruk.com
18 Mar
Steve Turner
Steve is a fine singer of fine songs backed by a concertina accompaniment second to none. His treatment of well-known ballads (The Isle of St.Helena,The Dry Cardrona,The Poor and Single Sailor etc.) single him out as an exceptional talent.
www.steve-turner.co.uk
1 Apr
Dana and Susan Robinson
Songs of rural America, Dana and Susan make music that is a perfect blend of old and new, bringing roots and tradition to contemporary songwriting.
www.robinsongs.com
15 Apr
Mike and Ali Vass
Mike (fiddle, vocals) and Ali (piano, vocals) are two of the best young exponents of traditional music in Scotland. Playing a varied mix of traditional and contemporary tunes, songs with close vocal harmonies and footstompin’ jigs and reels.
www.myspace.com
29 Apr
Crucible
Crucible perform an exciting mix of energetic tunes, rich and evocative harmony singing and subtle accompaniment for a unique programme of English traditional material, ably complemented by their own compositions in the same style. They combine their joyfully distinct voices with a range of traditional instruments, including English bagpipes, fiddles, melodeon, guitar and cittern.
www.cruciblemusic.co.uk
13 May
Ewan McLennan
Ewan’s singing and playing covers the broad range folk music has to offer; from traditional ballads sung unaccompanied, to dance tunes or melancholic airs arranged for the guitar, and with a strong emphasis on his own contemporary songwriting that follows in the folk tradition.
www.ewanmclennan.co.uk
27 May
Nancy Kerr and James Fagan