We welcome back Tom McConville, this wonderful fiddle player and vocalist from Tyneside, who brings a wealth of talent and experience to share with us tonight. Tom is well respected by the many people he has worked with, but I think his magic comes to the fore in front of a live audience as the tunes flow, sometimes at breakneck speed other times in a halting but beautiful slow air all interspersed with a dry wit. The songs and tunes range from his beloved North East to Ireland, USA and beyond. There will be plenty of opportunities to join in the choruses.

Dick has had to cancel the booking due to new certification suddenly imposed by the Irish government that he could not provide in time for his flight today.

This week will be a Singers' Night.

We are delighted that he has agreed to be our first guest of the new season. Pete performs both locally and internationally. He has many strings to his bow being a soloist but also playing with his own ceilidh band. Those of you who are festival goers know him in his guise as a seller and repairer of all things musical whilst passing on sound and helpful advice. Expect superb melodeon playing along with a wonderful collection of songs and tunes.

When Bob sings a song about his beloved North East he imbues it with a magic that makes it his alone. Expect songs of love, joy, work and humour, sometimes all four in one song all accompanied by a wonderful guitar style that can both drive or embellish a number. This man has served his time at his craft and it shows. Get your tickets early as I am polishing the house full sign tickets on sale soon. Contact Paul to get yours.