Because of his long association with Brum Nick Dow has a core of admirers here. At home at either a festival or folk club, his rapport with an audience has them hanging on his every word and song. Though free of ego his voice has great command and is one of the finest voices now singing in the tradition which is accompanied by his accomplished guitar playing. He will expect you to join in the choruses.

Rowan Piggott is paying his first visit to the Diamond. A fine singer and fiddler who hails from the west coast of Ireland. His fine, light and infectious voice matches well the strains of his fiddle playing. Expect songs and tunes of England and Ireland, both contemporary and traditional. A thoughtful and committed young man who’s star is in the ascendency and well deserved. He has quite a following so come early for a seat.

Sue Burgess is no stranger to the club as she has appeared here in many guises down through the years, including a long stint with Regal Slip.Tonight we get the chance to hear her as a soloist. One of our finest traditional singers, she has for some time been re arranging her repertoire to give a fairer representation of female characterisation in folk song. A night not to be missed, bring your voices.

Notts Alliance are past masters at getting an audience joining in not that we need to much prodding! Three guys who have an enviable reputation for tight and inventive harmony singing. They draw their material from a wide range of styles and are always adding to their repertoire. All sung with a love of performing and easy going humour.