A special night for us a local lad made good, it will be great to see him back at the club again this time as a solo guest. Put a squeezebox or concertina in his hands and it seems to become part of him. Lively jigs, slow airs, tunes from England, Scotland and Ireland move from his head to his hands effortlessly, but speak to other musicians and they will tell you of the effort that is needed to make it look so. With a good strong voice and an eclectic store of songs you will be spoilt for choice. Get here early he has a huge following.

We welcome this talented duo back to the club where they have made many friends down the years. You will hear some of the finest songs in the tradition, sung both as harmonies and solos. Each of them is more than capable of carrying a night single handed, but then you would miss the gentle humour mainly directed at each other and the harmonies that flow from it. Dave with his song writer’s hat on is well respected by the folk community, so I know we will benefit from some of those as well. Bring your vocal chords.

Lester Simpson. We welcome back Lester, former member of Coope Boyes and Simpson , for another solo visit. Composer, writer, broadcaster and singer. he will regale us with a fine collection  of both Traditional and self penned material. His easy stage presence and humorous anecdotes  coupled with his melodeon playing makes for a great evening.  Plenty of opportunity to join in.

Green Matthews are paying their second visit and you may remember them being called Blast from the Past, they are Chris Green and Sophie Matthews, Chris, by on his own admission plays most things fretted and sings while Sophie plays English border bagpipes as well as a variety of early woodwind instruments and sings. What to expect is not easy to say, some fantastic early tunes and songs well sung and played but you might also hear a music hall standard, a poignant First World War song or even a Christmas ditty. You will certainly get a chance to join in.