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.
Cohen Braithwaite – Kilcoyne. It will be great to see him back at the club again. Put a squeeze box or concertina in his hands and it seems to become part of him. Lively jigs, slow airs, tunes from England, Scotland and Ireland and beyond move from his head to his hands effortlessly, which belies the skill and dedication he puts in to it. With a good strong voice and an eclectic repertoire of songs you will be spoilt for choice. Get here early he has a huge following.
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,
Jan 30th, Nick Caffrey and Edd McGurk with Dave Howard
Author: Paul Ryan
2025-2026
Nick Caffrey and Edd McGurk with Dave Howard
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.