John Cocking and Will Noble have been singing together for over twenty five years and they take delight in songs from their beloved Yorkshire, many of which have been handed down to them through the generations. It has been said that they are two honest singers singing honest songs and, after hearing them, I am sure you will agree. There will be plenty of opportunity to join in the choruses. Also look out for John’s monologues as they often reduce the room to fits of laughter.
This is the first time we have had them as a duo and we are really looking forward to it. Richard is a virtuoso box player and vocalist and hails originally from Brum. What more do you need to know? Jess plays fiddle and sings. They are at home playing and singing English traditional material but are more than adept at writing and performing their own compositions. Come early you have been warned.
It is by way of an early Christmas treat that we have this talented duo from Oxford. Expect skilful harmony singing from their well crafted repertoire that is firmly rooted in the tradition. They have a knack of finding different versions of songs that we know and love. Sue and Lorraine are firm favourites with our audience and the joy they have in performing shines through. I am looking forward to hearing a few seasonal items in their sets.
Are no strangers to running folk clubs so we know they will feel right at home here. Together they sing a variety of folk songs from the British Isles, as well as early American material, in two-part harmony. Peta can also turn her hand to Irish Ballads, while Ken’s choices range from traditional material to music hall and some wonderful humorous ditties. Come along and sing the choruses.
This is Nick Dow’s second visit to the club and judging from the many comments we received after his last visit he will get a warm reception. He has a new CD out called “Old England’s Ground “which has garnered a lot of attention as it makes great use of his fine singing voice with all the tracks being unaccompanied. Fear not as he will also have his trusty guitar with him on the night for all you admirers of his playing.
