Previous Guests

Nov 13th Listen and You Shall Hear

Irene and Ralph

Listen and You Shall Hear is a show about the folk song collector Lucy Broadwood gleaned from letters to and from her friends as well as her diaries and is performed by Irene Shettle narrator, vocals and duet concertina and Ralph Jordan duet concertina, guitar, bouzouki. Such is the legacy of her collecting that many of the songs and tunes will be well known to you. See url below.

http://www.myspace.com/listenandyoushallhear

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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