Watch YouTube videos of some of our Guests for the 2024 - 2025 Season.
Photos of the guests and singers for 62nd Season.
One of the very few young folk groups singing traditional a cappella music. Sean Cooney, David Eagle and Michael Hughes are three very fine singers who perform with passion and gusto. Their music draws from many aspects of the folk tradition and Sean's superbly crafted local songs ensure that their sets are energetic and well-balanced. Another night to come early for a seat.
We welcome Ian back after his sojourn to open a very successful restaurant. He is equally at home singing a Robert Burns ballad as he is performing one of his own well known songs he has a wonderful rich voice and accompanies himself superbly on guitar.
Here's a fairly new duo, performing mainly traditional songs and ballads with inventive close harmony arrangements or instrumental accompaniment. However, Sue has much experience as a harmony singer with various groups; while Paul has long played guitar and Appalachian dulcimer in several bands. They now bring these skills together in a delightful mix of material, presented with obvious enjoyment. The duo were once described by a reviewer as “an unmarriage made in heaven”......!
Graeme's rich baritone voice draws you to join in the singing. His repertoire encompasses traditional love songs, mining songs, shanties, gospel songs, drinking and Music Hall songs and some more recently written contemporary songs – many with good enjoyable and sing able choruses. His delivery and presence make for a most memorable evening. Come and give your lungs an airing for Graeme’s first visit.
Graham Meek and Barry Goodman present “Where the working boats went”, an evening of music, song and story about the history of the working boats on the canals, complete with costumes and a slideshow. Cracking songs mostly self penned, great accompaniment and plenty of opportunity to join in. A night not to be missed by the many fans of waterways.