Cupola Trio are Oli Matthews, Doug Eunson and Sarah Matthews they play English and European dance music and sing English songs in three part harmony.  Incorporating melodeons, hurdy gurdy, saxophones, clarinet, fiddle and viola, these three highly talented musicians and singers weave intricate harmonies and beautiful melodies. We have waited a long time for their return and we know you will not be disappointed so bring your singing voices with you.

Tom and Clive first met about ten years ago when singing with a shanty group. Since then they have joined forces and are gaining many loyal fans up and down the country. Tom, a Lancastrian, is well known in the folk clubs across the North West for his lovely, relaxed singing style, and is a member of Titanic Brewery's shanty crew Nine Tenths Below. Clive, who is no stranger to the club also sings with The Laners and the shanty group Sharp As Razors. The duo’s repertoire consists mainly of traditional songs and contemporary pieces written in the traditional vein. Many of their songs have choruses so be prepared to sing

Steve is from a family of singers and concertina players going back to the 1890's. He has a fine store of songs and is one of the most highly rated concertina players in the British Isles. Come and be mesmerised by his easy style and be ready to join in. His latest CD ‘The Rim of the Wheel’ has had rave reviews. It is great to have Steve back at the club in our 51^st year.

Speldosa make their first visit to the club. They are made up of Rosie Calvert (The Teacups), Nicola Beazley (Ceol Tire) and Emma Durkan (Caleb Major Band), who are all recent graduates of the Newcastle University Folk and Traditional Music degree. With fiddle, clarsach, hammer dulcimer and vocals, they play an unusual combination of beautifully delicate traditional and contemporary tunes, along with gutsy feminist songs and original compositions.