Dave and Anni are in demand both here and across the pond. Come and hear some lovely harmony singing coupled with Dave’s own songs that sit comfortably alongside traditional material. They are at ease singing either solo or together. Bring your chorus voice. A lifelong popular duo at the Diamond,

We welcome back this Lancastrian duo, Nick and Ed, with their selection of songs both ancient and modern. They are no strangers to the folk scene as they both served their time in successful groups in the past and have now reformed a four-piece group called Litany while continuing as a duo, Their voices blend well together and Ed’s guitar playing completes the sound. Nick is a fine ballad singer in his own right so all in all you are in for a treat. A last minute Change. The duo will be joined by Dave Howard, musician and singer. Between them they make up three quarters of the group Litany.

Mark Dowding has been interested in folk music since his schooldays. A couple of years later, he found himself in Manchester and went along to Harry Boardman’s club at the legendary Unicorn Hotel where he soon became a resident. He still plays Harry’s banjo and has a deep interest in songs and tales of his beloved Lancashire. Over the years he has supported and guested at clubs far and wide so, it was natural for us to book him for the Diamond. This is his second visit.

Sarah and Doug are a well-known English acoustic folk music duo. Sarah plays fiddle and viola, and Doug plays melodeon. They are both fine harmony singers. They are equally at home on a festival stage or the intimate surroundings of a folk club.