I can’t think of a better person to be our first guest of the 61^st season. Brian is a real powerhouse of traditional music and song. He is hailed as one of the finest ballad singers around while his playing of melodeon, concertina and guitar will have your feet tapping and your hands clapping for more. Be early, he is a very popular guest.

John Connor and Tricia Moore are the duo Silvington. Their repertoire comprises a mixture of traditional and contemporary songs and a growing collection of self penned material. Two guitars and some beautiful harmonies have delighted clubs up and down the country, come and have a listen and a sing with them.

Ruth and Sadie Price are no strangers to the club. They are two very fine traditional singers from Yorkshire who tonight are accompanied by Lisa Oliver on the harp, plenty of opportunity to join in the choruses, a night not to be missed.

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. Tickets are £11 from the club. Email or phone Paul Ryan, but hurry, they are going very quickly.