Photos of the guests and singers for 63rd Season.
Watch YouTube videos of some of our Guests for the 2024 - 2025 Season.
Greg Russell and Ciaran Agar are the proud winners of the BBC folk Horizon award for this year and are hoping their latest CD " The Call " will be released by the time they visit us. Ciaran on (fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, vocals) and Greg on (vocals, guitar, bouzouki, English concertina) are a joy to watch and have an easy manner that belies their age and talent.. Again come early for a seat as they are very popular.
This is a second visit from this Lancastrian duo. Nick and Ed brought us selection of songs both ancient and modern last time. They are no strangers to the folk scene as they both served their time in successful groups in the past. Their voices blend well together and Ed’s guitar playing completes the sound. Nick is a fine ballad singer in his own right so all in all you are in for a treat.
As part of our continuing 50th Celebrations we have booked the wonderful Melrose Quartet who, as most of you know, are made up of two duos who are at the top of their game - Nancy Kerr and James Fagan with Jess and Richard Arrowsmith. Two great fiddle players, one outstanding melodeon player and a superb guitarist, combine with four superb voices to provide an unforgettable performance. Go and see them at the Royal Albert Hall (nominees in the ‘Best Group’ category of the 2014 BBC Folk Awards) or hang on and see them at the Diamond.Tickets at £11 each are on sale at the club or by cheque to Paul Ryan.
Evening Concert Guests:
You have heard his songs sung as folk standards but the best interpreter is the man himself. They are coupled with a great stage presence and lots of humour. His love of Grimsby people and trades are woven into songs and stories that will captivate you. A man that has never rested on his laurels and his new material is always high class.
Grace Notes are Maggie Boyle, Lynda Hardcastle and Helen Hockenhull. They perform a cappella and accompanied arrangements of traditional and contemporary songs in three-part harmony. Now in their 21st year, their highly praised and thoughtful repertoire make them one of the folk scene's best loved female groups. You will have plenty of opportunity to join in.
We are very excited to be able to bring you The Teacups. Formed in 2010 and studying in Newcastle they are Alex Cumming, Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn. Equally at home singing both traditional and contemporary songs in four part harmony. They will soon win you over their warm stage presence and sense of fun. What better way to end the night but to join in some of the songs that have resonated down through the years at the club sung by the next generation.
Tickets: £25 All Inclusive
Afternoon Concert Guests:
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. Brian has been a great supporter and friend to the club.
Children and adults the world over know him as Major Mustard, puppeteer, showman and all-round entertainer, but today he brings his show very close to home. We know him as Mike Frost, singer and melodeon playing ex-resident of the club. Which of his shows will he present? That’s for you to find out and to participate in. That you will join in, I have no doubt. “OH, YES YOU WILL!”
The opportunity to have them at our 50th was to good to miss. Mary's stunning voice and banjo playing and Anahata’s cello and concertina playing make for a captivating evening. Some wonderful versions of familiar songs and the choruses will flow.
Followed by a break for a hot Buffet
Tickets: £25 All Inclusive