Previous Guests

Oct 23rd Grace Notes

Grace Notes

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 16th 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.

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Oct 16th. Emily and Hazel Askew

Emily and Hazel Askew

Emily and Hazel Askew are a young duo making waves on the folk scene with their energetic brand of English folk music. Using fiddle and melodeon, they play and sing with an infectious enjoyment and love for the music, winning them fans wherever they go. From rhythmic foot stomping tunes to powerful interpretations of songs and ballads, their playing always guarantees to engage and inspire those who hear them.

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Oct 2nd. Martyn Wyndham Read

Martyn Wyndham Read

Martyn Wyndham Read can charm an audience with the range and quality of his voice. One of the most frequently requested guests he has become a firm favourite at the club. His love of Australian songs and stories is coupled with his love of traditional material and listen out for the occasional Graham Miles song. His fund of stories are delivered with a dry wit. Again, come early for a seat.

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Sept 25th. Bob Fox and Billy Mitchell

Bob Fox and Billy Mitchell

Sorry all tickets are sold for this event. Either one of these could fill the room on their own so you know what to expect. Bob is one of the leading singers of the North East and his easy style belies the commitment and passion he brings to the genre while Billy’s pedigree of Lindisfarne and Jack the Lad and his song writing skills have made him a popular performer who is always in demand. Together they are wowing audiences at much larger venues .

 

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Sept 4th Pete Coe

Pete Coe

We start the new season with Pete Coe who is a versatile performer. He sings both contemporary and traditional, dances and plays (sometimes all together) which can leave you breathless but doesn’t seem to bother him! Pete’s own songs have been regarded as modern classics and are performed the length and breadth of the country often by people who think they are singing traditional songs. He is very popular at the club so come early for a seat.

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