Previous Guests

Jun 26th. Lester Simpson.

Lester SimpsonThis man is known as composer, writer and broadcaster as well as being one third of Coope Boyes and Simpson but we have coaxed him away from all that tonight for a solo booking. Expect some fine singing of both traditional and self penned material coupled with a great sense of humour and insightful anecdotes. Lester plays melodeon and bagpipes. Come early for a good night.

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Jun 12th. Magpie Lane . All tickets sold

Magpie LaneThis wonderful 5 piece group from Oxfordshire are coming to help us celebrate our 51st Birthday. This will be a feast of traditional English folk music and as the band has eight CDs to their name so far we are expecting to hear some of our favourites. We are of course selling tickets for this evening so contact me as soon as you set eyes on this as I know they will be sold out before the night.

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May 29th. David Campbell.

David Campbell

As the third generation of the folk singing Campbell family it is our pleasure to have David back at the club. He sings an eclectic mix of songs spanning the years. So whatever your favourite, from broadside ballad to early American blues, I am sure he will have one you like. Bring your voice or just come and listen.

May 22nd. Will Duke.

Will DukThis is Will’s second booking as a solo artist at the Diamond. This self taught Anglo concertina wizard delighted us the first time round with his playing and his choice of songs, many from his beloved Sussex and from much farther afield. Will has served his time in the Albion Band as well as being part of the Pump and Pluck Band. As a soloist he can give reign to his vast collection of songs and tunes both serious and comic, all delivered expertly in a quite manner but with a sparkle in his eye. This is a rare chance to see him in the Midlands.

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May 8th. Martin Curtis

Martin CurtisMartin Curtis is over from New Zealand on a short tour and we were very fortunate to book him. He is equally known here for his song writing as his singing. His songs bring you a flavour of his adopted homeland and are performed in an easy warm style that will win you over and make you want to see those places for yourself. On his last visit he regaled us with some of his “Bush poems” so I am hoping he will include some more this time.