We welcome for the first time a visit by Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom. Two rising stars on the folk scene performing mainly traditional and revivalist material. Either of them could easily carry a night, but together they are a delight to listen to both vocally and as musicians. They play saxophone, melodeon, fiddle and concertina between them and there will be a lot of interest in this duo so come early for a good seat. You will certainly get a chance to sing the choruses.
Jimmy now hails from Newburgh but is originally from South Uist - his mother was a Gaelic speaker, his father from Glasgow. This is a rare tour down this way and his second visit to the club, though many of you also know him from the wonderful Whitby Festival. He has been singing traditional songs for many years and in the 1960s he was involved in the St Andrews folk club. Look out for his solo CD Corachree on the Living Tradition label.
Jeff Warner comes from an American folk dynasty that I could not do justice to here. Suffice to say that he is a consummate performer who has a fine singing voice and can accompany himself on banjo, concertina and guitar. Come along for a wonderful American traditional evening. He loves to involve the audience so plenty of opportunities to join in. He may even bring along his dancing doll.
A much-respected song-writer, Jez'ssongs are loved and sung throughout the folk world. It is great to have the man as well as the songs. Come and be bowled over by the skill and ease that he conveys stories of the life’s of ordinary people and trades of his beloved north-east. A longtime favourite of the club so please come along early.
Harry Li is a folk singer-songwriter who draws on folk music traditions around the British Isles in his playing and writing. As well as performing traditional folk songs, he crafts original songs which have been inspired by folk music past and present. He is particularly influenced by the music and singing of Nic Jones, Jim Moray and Anne Briggs. Harry was a recipient of the Turnstone guitar Artist's Guitar, an initiative which gives musicians the chance to use a boutique acoustic guitar for their performing, writing and recording.