Jimmy Crowley is doing a short tour and it will be great to have him at the club again. When Jimmy sings you are transported to his beloved Cork City and its unique accent and songs which he has been collecting for many a long year and printing in the local paper. This in turn has prompted many more people to contribute songs from their childhood so that Jimmy has been able to produce a wonderful volume entitled “Songs from the Beautiful City”.

Jimmy now hails from Newburgh but is originally from South Uist - his mother was a Gaelic speaker, his father from Glasgow. This is his first visit to the Diamond, though many of you will 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.

When Bob sings a song about his beloved North East he imbues it with a magic that makes it his alone. Expect songs of love, joy, work and humour, sometimes all four in one song, all accompanied by a wonderful guitar style that can both drive or embellish a number. This man has served his time at his craft and it shows. Get your tickets early as I am polishing the house full sign.

We start the new season with the wonderful Hissyfit. Hazel and Linda are on their third visit to the Diamond. Linda’s songs give us a window to what it must be like to earn your living from the seas as well as the people at home waiting. Expect some gorgeous harmonies and a varied repertoire. You have heard the songs sung by others so come and see the real thing. Bring your voices and come early.