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.

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.

Damien Barber and Mike Wilson. It is lovely to see them back in spite of their very busy schedules and other commitments. This is a duo that goes from strength to strength and they are a pair of tried and trusted singers with a pedigree to die for. They sing songs from both the North and south east traditions, as well as the best of contemporary writers and their repertoire is rooted in the songs and labours of the common man. Two strong voices ably accompanied by Damien on concertina and guitar. Come early for a seat and be prepared to sing.

Janet Russell is making a return visit to the Diamond. A treasure trove of Scottish traditional songs sit beside songs of social comment, all delivered in her unique voice and accompanied on guitar. With a selection of self penned numbers and some diddling throw in (that’s mouth music to you and me) you will get more than your money’s worth. Come along, sing the choruses and see why we have been booking her down through the years