Hi Folks it gives us great pleasure to have Captain Swing appear at the Diamond. A lot of you know that they were our favourite ceilidh band in the days of the Diamond barn dances. But tonight all you have to do is sit back a listen to some fabulous tunes coupled with a few songs thrown for in for good measure.

The band are: Andy Casserley (melodeon; anglo-concertina; treble and tenor recorders; clarinet), Liz Griffiths (soprano, treble, descant and tenor recorders; saxophone; glockenspiel), John Davis (bass guitar; sopranino recorder), Ian Pittaway (guitar; mandolin)

Graeme's rich baritone room filling voice will have you joining in from the word go. He has a vast repertoire containing traditional love songs, mining songs, shanties, gospel songs, drinking and Music Hall songs and some more recently written contemporary songs – many with good enjoyable refrains. He is in great demand throughout Europe so it is good to have him back at the Diamond.

Martyn Wyndham-Read is one of our most frequently requested guests and has a loyal following at the club. He can charm an audience with the range and quality of his voice. His passion for Australian songs and stories is coupled with his love of traditional material. He is also a great admirer and exponent of the late great Graham Miles material. His fund of stories are delivered with a dry wit.  Come early for a seat and be in no doubt you will have an opportunity to join in the choruses.

This is the second visit to the club of this American duo, although we see Dan here occasionally as he has a connection with Brum. They both have a long association with folk music, so expect a wide variety of songs both from the land and sea. They have an easy stage presence and are more than willing to have you join in.