Previous Guests

Apr 27th. Scolds Bridle.

Scolds Bridle
Scolds Bridle

Scolds Bridle. are Sue Bousfield and Liz Moore. Sue plays English concertina and Liz guitar and bouzouki. Expect great harmony singing from this well respected duo, whose songs range from the poignant to the hilarious. They have appeared in many productions based on the Fylde area and are regular guests at many festivals  They have a wonderful rapport with the audience and we welcome them back to the Diamond.

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Apr 20th. Pete Grassby's Grasshoppers Band

Pete Grassby and the Grasshoppers Band
Pete Grassby and the Grasshoppers Band

Pete is no stranger to the club , known not only as a multi instrumentalist and singer from Coventry but throughout this country and beyond. Tonight he is joined by Mick Bisiker on vocals, guitar and bouziki. Martin Trewinnard on concertina, whistle, flute and vocals and Ewan Cameron on bodhran, flutes and guitar.

 

Apr 6th. Clayton Family.

Clayton Family
Clayton Family

Clayton Family Phil, his wife and daughter will perform their show “The Birmingham Lads” a musical presentation, accompanied by many illustrations, revealing the story of the beginnings and rise of the Birmingham Canal Navigations and its effects on Birmingham, the Black Country and the wider area. The show will start the evening so come early for a good seat.

Mar 23rd. Clive Brooks and Tom Perry

Clive and Tom
Clive and Tom

Clive Brooks and Tom Perry make their second appearance at the club much to the delight of their many friends here. With a wealth of material they can call on not just from their work as a duo as they both sing in other line-ups namely Clive is part of Sharp as Razors and the Laners while Tom is a former member of Nine Tenths Below. As a Duo their repertoire is composed of songs that are mainly from the English traditional that encompass shanties, ballads and songs both of the land and sea interspersed with contemporary numbers with a trad feel to them. You will have plenty of opportunity to join in.

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Mar 9th. Pete Coe.

Pete Coe
Pete Coe

Pete Coe. Ex-resident and class act, Pete is known throughout this country as a one man folk dynasty. He sings, plays and dances as well as calling for ceilidhs and when he is not doing that he is entertaining in schools and writing songs of social comment. He has never been afraid to take his talent in another direction and try something new. Come along and see what all the fuss is about, you will find a hard working folk journeyman who will amaze you with his vitality and joy at performing.

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