Programme 2008
January 3rd, Open Stage |
January 10st, Open Stage |
January 17th, Mary Humphreys and Anahata £6 | |
| A very busy duo whose popularity have just grown and grown. With many accolades to their singing, musical abilities and interpretations of the traditional song and tune. Their web site |
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January 24th, Open Stage |
January 31st, Isambarde £8 | |
| Isambarde sing and play with a fabulous energy and an amazing array of musical talents. Fiddle, guitar and oboe sustain their voices through a wonderful collection of material. Performing mostly traditional songs, they have carefully selected a repertoire that resonates with the 21st century. Their web site |
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Support: Rosa's Daughters | |
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Rosa's Daughters are a harmony duo who love singing. Their repertoire covers Traditonal
Engish songs, self-penned material through to contemporary singer/songwriters.Whatever
catches their ears really. They play between them a variety of instruments including
guitar,citterne,hungarian cittera, appalachian dulcimer and if the occasion
arises......keyboards..plus a wide range of percussion stuff. Their web site |
Febuary 7th, Open Stage |
Febuary 14th, Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts £5 | |
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Last year this talented young duo supported Jez Lowe and by popular demand are back as the main guests.
Fiddle and guitar blend with voice, presenting a fresh approach to traditional and self penned songs. "A fresh & promising young duo right up on the crest of the new acoustic wave. Check these guys out ....now!" - Seth Lakeman See their web site or MySpace site for more information. |
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Support: Gerry McNeice | |
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Multi-instrumentalist, a regular visitor on The Russell Walker Late Show (BBC Radio Leeds)
where his album "Live at the Courthouse" was record of the week. His web site or MySpace site. |
Febuary 21st, Open Stage |
Febuary 28th, Liz Simcock £6 | |
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Singer songwriter influenced by Clive Gregson, Richard Thompson, Boo Hewerdine and Joni Mitchell.
Liz has a relaxed style with plenty of fresh ideas.
She played to a packed club last visit and I am sure she will do the same again this time. Her web site |
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Support: Simmon Hopper | |
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"Jazz influenced, acoustic, soul-based folk rock." Simon Hopper is a singer/songwriter of some individuality. He has been a shadowy figure around the folk/roots scene in London for almost two decades. If you were lucky, you'd have seen him in the early 90's hosting the now defunct Bromley Acoustic Music Club where he welcomed - and usually played support to - a who's who of British and American roots artists including Jansch, Renbourne, Wizz Jones, Davy Graham and Boo Hewerdine. Web site |
March 6th, Open Stage |
Sunday March 9th, The Coproliters at the Rose & CrownThe Coproliters will be playing at the Rose & Crown from 8.30The Coproliters are: Jan Strapp - Hammered Dulcimer & Voice Kate Rouse - Keyboard, Hammered Dulcimer & Voice Theo Thomas - Melodeon, Guitar & VoiceTogether we play and sing mainly traditional music. We are all actively involved in encouraging all aspects of keeping traditional music alive. We have a wealth of experience between us and cover every aspect of folk music locally with involvement in festivals, workshops, concerts, folk clubs, morris sides, dance bands, solo performances, teaching & co editor of the Unicorn Magazine. |
March 13th, Tony Carling £5 | |
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Tony is recently back from a successful tour with the Blockheads. He is known
for his London street poet style of songwriting bringing to life characters from
the London building trade and more besides. His web site |
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Support: Christine Connolley and Steve Last | |
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Christine and Steve sing traditional and contemporary folk songs with
voices which blend in superb harmony, either a capella or accompanied by
Steve on guitar. There web site |
March 20th, Open Stage |
March 27th, Open Stage |
April 3rd, Delta Echoes £5 | |
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Richard Scruton - Vocals, acoustic guitars, harmonica and kazoo Stuart 'Marshcat' Cumberpatch - National steel guitars & harmonica As their name implies, Delta Echoes play 1930s Delta blues and early string band/jug band music, plus an eclectic mix of Western swing, early Hawaiian music, gospel and hokum. Their web site |
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Support: Dave and Gray | |
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Two voices, two guitars, one song at a time... It's a simple formula, yet
somehow they manage to make it sound as if it's actually quite difficult.
For the past 3 years Dave Phillips and Gray Hawke have made sporadic appearances individually and together over a wide tract of southern and central England, leaving an unfathomable impression on those too slow to leave before the music started. Folk clubs need people like this - people who had the good sense to give it all up 25 years ago and the bottle to start all over again even though their looks have gone. Traditional and contemporary; melody and harmony, passion and rhythm - it's all there. If only they could remember where they put it |
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April 10th, Open Stage |
April 17th, Izzy & David Emeney with Kate Riaz £6 | |
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Originally from Suffolk, Issy and David now live in Somerset at the foot of the Mendip Hills in Cheddar. Much of their material is original, but their songs and tunes are distinctly traditional in style. Accompanying themselves on melodeon, guitar and bouzouki, with fine harmonies, strong arrangements and some great choruses, their audience is with them from the word go. The duo have recently been joined by brilliant cellist Kate Riaz. Her inspired playing has proved the perfect third dimension to an already successful duo. Pete Coe describes them as "a talented trio with fine songs and tunes, well sung, good harmonies and excellent accompaniments". Issy is an outstanding melodeon player. Inspired to take up the box by the playing of Norfolk squeezer Tony Hall, she has developed an unusually sensitive and creative style "a delight to play with" John Dipper. Issy, David and Kate have a new album out on the Wild Goose label, Legends & Lovers. Their web site |
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Support: Cherrington & Ward | |
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Pamela Ward and Paul Cherrington are a lively duo presenting a mixture of music from traditional
and contemporary folk to ragtime and blues. They started their musical careers after winning the
Brewhouse music prize in a U.K. folkfinder competition in the late 80's. This resulted in their
first album "Hand of Fate". They have been featured session artists with recordings at Pebble Mill for late night shows on BBC Radio 2 and toured extensively throughout the U.K. They have also performed abroad, mostly in the Middle East and for British and U.N. forces stationed in Cyprus. Their web site |
April 24th, Open Stage |
May 1st, Nuada £7 | |
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Ruth Bramley - Hurdy gurdy, vocals, guitar, banjo, Appalachian dulcimer and percussion. Sam Burke -Vocals, bouzouki, guitar, laud, percussion, chalmeaux, lute and crumhorn. Ferris Jay - Bagpipes, recorders, flutes, whistles, gemshorn, ocarina and vocals. Nuada play... ...a combination of Medieval, Celtic and Folk music on an ever-widening array of instrumentation, including pipes, hurdy gurdy, bouzouki, recorders and lute, to name but a few. They weave traditional material with self-penned tunes and songs to create a rich and varied tapestry of music. Nuada's performances are rapturously received whether they are at folk clubs, festivals, medieval events or private/corporate functions. Their web site and MySpace site. |
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Support: Robin Gillan | |
| Robin has been active on the London folk and session scene for many years. In that time he has won several fiddle and banjo contestes and been voted for the bizarre title of 'Folk idol Dec 2007' He started playing at 5 years old and now sings and plays fiddle, 5 stringed banjo, guitar, mouth organ, and mandolin mostly arranging traditional material from both sides of the pond into a personal style rather than a revived regional style.Like many of his generation strong regional roots are not something Robin can claim but this is compensated by musical ability (Ha ha) . 'Whatever is most inspiring and accesable is fair game'. |
Friday May 2rd, The London Philharmonic Skiffle Orchestra at the Village Hall | |
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We are organising a special at Redbourn Village Hall with The London Philharmonic Skiffle
Orchestra on Friday 2nd May concert starts at 8.00 pm tickets are on
sale now direct from us on 01582 452954 @ £8 and £6 concessions. There will be a bar. See their web site for further information and to read some of their reviews. Info on the Village hall can be found here |
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May 8st, Open Stage |
May 15th, Nancy & James Fagan £8 | |
| Winners of the 2003 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo. This well-loved duo combine highly skilful and innovative performance with accessibility, warmth and stage presence. Their web site |
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Support: Malcolm Hobbs | |
| Vibrant, edgy & Informative he wows you with his catchy songs well sung served up with a soupcon of wit |
May 22th, Open Stage |
May 29th, Open Stage |
June 5th, Duncan McFarlane £7 | |
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'Classy English Folk Guitar, eminently listenable vocals and great songs, both traditional and
contemporary' (Mike Raven) 'Duncan's a punchy guitarist in the 'English folk' style and offers a set about equally split between his own songs, other people's and traditional' (fRoots) His web site |
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Support: Christine Connolley and Steve Last | |
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Christine and Steve sing traditional and contemporary folk songs with
voices which blend in superb harmony, either a capella or accompanied by
Steve on guitar. There web site |
June 12th, Open Stage |
June 19th, Barron Brady £7 | |
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Simon Barron & Rosalind Brady combines self-penned and traditional material.
Accompanied by guitar, harmonium & melodeon they bring an enormous variety of
music to entertain their audiences. Their web site Their MySpace site |
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Support: Kiss the Mistress | |
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Kiss the Mistress is a trio whose dynamic and exciting sound is rooted in Gaelic tradition. The unique combination of 'cello/voice (Ginny Davis) and chromatic button accordion (John Ramirez) underpinned by the driving rhythmical counterpoint of bodhran (Roy Jones) creates a sound that is both unique and engaging. Always searching for ancient resonances, they give voice to the tunes and songs that draw them. With skillfully crafted arrangements they celebrate the breadth of pan European music and perform their own self penned material. Their MySpace site |
June 20-July 7, St Albans Folk at the FestivalFolk Hightlights of the Festival WeekendJune 27 Concert at Redbourn Village Hall Featuring Zoox, see below June 28 Festival Parade and Day of Dance Festival ceilidh with the Committee Band, caller Nick Walden. June 29 Workshops Playing in sessions, more details below Harp tunes for non-harpists. Singing folk songs. Dance through the centuries Festival Concert New Rope String Band July 3 St Michael's Street Folk Evening.Lots on other events, see the Festival Folk page here for details |
June 26th, Open Stage |
Friday June 27th, ZOOX at the Village Hall Tickets £8 in advance | |
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Are a superb trio serving up a cocktail of new melodies & traditional tunes with
a delicate balance of strings, wind & percussion. Their web site |
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Support: Dan Raza, Sarah & Clive, Malcolm Hobs and Run Of The Mill | |
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Dan Raza (pictured left) is a 23-year old English singer who has been captivating audiences
since first bringing his own brand of roots music to the stage in late 2006. Since that time, he has opened up for Joan Armatrading on her European tour and played throughout the UK, sharing the stage with artists such as Mary Gauthier, Badly Drawn Boy, Cara Dillon, Peter Case and The Sadies, as well as playing to large crowds at festivals like The Secret Garden Party and Bedrock. He has also recorded several live BBC radio sessions. An East London resident, Dan's song, 'Every Little Dog,' charted his response to the 7th July bombings and has been heavily featured on Neil Young's 'Living With War' website. Here some of Dan's music on his MySpace page See May 15th for info on Malcolm Hobs and September 18th for info on Sarah & Clive |
June 29th, Workshop Playing in SessionsAt The Maltings from 10.am until 12 noonTutors Kate Rouse (multi-instrumentalist) Jan Strapp (hammered dulcimer) Open to all instruments we aim to help and encourage you to play in sessions by playing tunes at a slower speed and also giving you tips on what to listen for. We will also cover improvisation against a steady tune. Music will be available and will be mostly in G & D. For further details 01582 452954 |
July 3rd, Open Stage |
July 10th, Tom Bliss | |
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Tom has been compared as a writer with Steve Knightly, Steve Tilston, Jez Lowe, and even
Bruce Springsteen(!) with many songs already being mistakenly credited as Trad Arr. His sympathy
and enthusiasm for ancient musical forms and language, and his understanding of the craft of
songwriting, from show tunes to hymns to pop, coupled with dilligent research and attention to
detail, has made him one of the handful of performers on the folk circuit today whose work is
admired by modernist and traditionalist alike. Over the past six years he's built a solid reputation as a pro performer first with Slide, then with duo partner Tom Napper, playing folk clubs, theatres, arts centres, village halls and festivals - increasingly as a headline act - throughout the UK. While still touring both with Tom and with their quartet The Pipers Sons, Tom Bliss is now developing his career as a solo artist. This is because some of his finest songs (and traditional interpretations) work most powerfully with just one voice, (with or without an accomanying instrument). And the freedom to develop phrasing and dynamics within the mood of the material often permits a more intense, intimate delivery then can be achieved even with musicians as sympathetic as TN, TT and CP. Tom's also written many excellent songs that have never made it into the duo or quartet sets for one reason or another, and working alone lets him present new material as soon as it's ready - so solo gig audiences are often the first to hear a new 'classic.' His web site and YouTube site |
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Support: Barry Goodman | |
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Very talented, well known and respected Barry is in increasing demand.
Playing Melodeon & singing in the traditional style, workshops, Calling for
dances, MCing and many other music inspired events have benefited from his presence,
musicianship and ready wit. See Barry's other incarnations site |
July 17th, Open Stage |
July 24th, Askew Sisters | |
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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. They've spent the last couple of years playing at venues across the country, from top festivals and folk clubs, to London's National Theatre and National Portrait Gallery. Their web site and myspace site |
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Due to a throat infection the Young'uns have had to cancel their support spot.
"The sheer volume, the tight harmonies, their choice of songs and the entertainment itself was superb...get them back next year!" The TudorFolk Club, 2007 Their web site and myspace site |
July 31th, Open Stage |
August Club Closed |
September 4th, Open Stage |
September 11th, 20th Year Party Everyone welcome, FREE ENTRY - COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE! |
September 18th, Queensbury Rules £8 | |
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Internationally acclaimed 3 very talented guys who play Guitar, Bouzouki, Harmonica,
Double Bass, Mandolin, Fiddle and Percussion between them and sing. Check out their
website but better still come and see them live! Their web site and MySpace site |
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Support: Clive & Sarah | |
| These two musicians, known individually on the local scene for some years, have recently discovered a shared passion for plumbing the rich harmonic and melodic depths of traditional music from Britain and beyond, and are forging a distinctive style. Mainly on fiddle and guitar they weave their way through a stirring landscape of sound trailing strands of jigs, reels, polskas, bourrees and other melodic forms both ancient and new |
September 25th, Open Stage |
October 2nd, Ron Trueman-Border £7 | |
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Ron has gained an enviable reputation as one of the folk and acoustic scene's
most popular singer/songwriters. Perhaps it is because he writes such accessible choruses, so enthusiastically received by his audiences, that everyone feels an empathy with the lyrics. Many musicians, having heard his songs, are covering them and have progressed to recording them too. It has been said by many, that Ron is a gifted writer, but he is also an extremely talented guitarist multi-instrumentalist and accomplished singer able to convey a sense of fun one minute and sheer emotion the next. His web site and MySpace page |
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Support: Ben Little | |
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Ben is becoming a very confident performer. He has a very mature voice for a fourteen
year old and his guitar playing is way ahead of his years. Ben is a regular performer
at Orpington Friday Folk, and Fab Club Grays, and has occasionally sung at other local
clubs. Ben is looking forward to Broadstairs Folk Week, his first major festival. He was a finalist in the New Roots Competition in St Albans where he played to a large audience and a panel of judges, including Pete Coe and Eliza Carthy He has also just been told that he is through to the semi-finals of the BBC Young Folk Award. |
October 9th, Open Stage |
October 16th, Cherrington & Ward £6 | |
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Pamela Ward and Paul Cherrington are a lively duo presenting a mixture of music from traditional
and contemporary folk to ragtime and blues. They started their musical careers after winning the
Brewhouse music prize in a U.K. folkfinder competition in the late 80's. This resulted in their
first album "Hand of Fate". They have been featured session artists with recordings at Pebble Mill for late night shows on BBC Radio 2 and toured extensively throughout the U.K. They have also performed abroad, mostly in the Middle East and for British and U.N. forces stationed in Cyprus. Their web site |
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Support: Hannah Scott | |
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Hannah has been playing the piano since the age of four and is a self-taught guitarist,
playing since the age of 13. She has been writing music and lyrics since she was 15. In 2007 she released her debut album Til Angels Fall at the Ip-Art Festival. It was recorded with Pat Grueber at Gemini Studios and features guitarist Mark Flanagan from Jools Holland's Rhythm & Blues Orchestra. Her web site and Myspace page |
October 23th, Malcolm Hobbs CD Launch £5 (entitles each person to £5 off cd cost) | |
| Lovely interpretations of folk songs accompanied by Guitar, Bouzouki & Appalachian Dulcimer, a ready wit coupled with intelligent banter about his material & life in general. Malc has finally succumbed to pressure & produced his first cd. Recently James Fagan was quoted as saying that Malcolm was his favourite performer in England. Deserved accolade. | |
October 30th, Rueben's Train £8 | |
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Reuben's Train are a duo performing mostly American songs, some traditional and some not
so traditional, from the darker side of life. Mick Watson, (vocals, eyebrows), and Keith
Osborne, (vocals, guitar, banjo & sideburns), have been performing together for seven years
in London folk clubs, dressing always in black and leaving the audience wondering quite
where they are coming from and quite how they should react. See their MySpace page. |
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Support both halves: Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Robert | |
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Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts are an exciting upcoming acoustic act, blending contemporary
singer-songwriter styles with complex rhythmic arrangements to create a new kind of roots fusion.
With a wealth of original material in both vocal and instrumental genres, they combine sharp
musical ability and considered harmonies with a fresh slant on today's folk scene. Katriona (vocals, violin and guitar) has been writing songs and playing clubs around Hertfordshire since the age of fourteen She has an extensive track record of performance ranging from the smallest folk clubs to backing The Troggs at the Royal Albert Hall with a string quartet and is currently also playing with Tiny Tin Lady. Jamie (vocals and guitar) hails from Barnsley and was brought up in a musical family - his sister Kathryn fronted folk-rock band Equation and now tours with guitarist Sean Lakeman. Since teaching himself guitar at the age of fifteen, Jamie has been experimenting with different percussive styles and tunings and his playing is constantly evolving to fit in with his own compositions. Jamie also plays with Kerfuffle. They have a new CD 'Shadows & Half Light', with guests include Kathryn Roberts, Dom Howell, Jack Theedom & Marjorie Paterson. See their MySpace site for more information. |
November 6th, Open Stage |
November 13th, Open Stage |
November 20th, Sean Donnelly £7 | |
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"Sean Donnelly, the unmistakable voice of Northern Irish folk singing presents his fine
collection of songs performed with love and gentle care.
This is as real as it gets!" ...Andy Irvine Says it all really His web site and MySpace site |
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Support: Jenny & Dave | |
November 27th, Open Stage |
December 4th, Pete Morton, Chris Parkinson and Tom Moore Christmas Special £8 | |
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The Magical Christmas Tree tour.
PETE MORTON, CHRIS PARKINSON AND TOM MOORE come together once a year to share a mixture of traditional and original songs and tunes. An unruly mix of humour, dramatic ballads, self penned classics, tunes from England and afar, ballads from the tradition, the odd song in middle english, songs from foreign places and profound songs from here and now! Chris, even sings a song or two... (not allowed anywhere else) as well as a few other surprises. Not to be missed! PETE MORTON is a songwriter and performer from Nottingham, England with a wealth of great songs and stage presence. His show is dynamic and intense as well as approachable and fun loving. He seriously believes there are 'Six billion eccentrics' in the world and that particular song is fast becoming a signature tune for people everywhere. Starting out as a busker on the streets of Europe he has entertained all over the globe with his unique and involving style of songwriting and traditional singing. Pete sings from the heart, delivering songs that tell compelling stories and speak of the human condition from a very unique perspective. With a passionate, strong voice and strident guitar style, traditional songs often rub shoulders with Pete's current writing with remarkable ease. His songs are an unruly mix of humour, politics, love and social comment, wrapping their way around the folk tradition. Pete has recorded five solo albums of original material and a project album of traditional songs entitled 'Trespass'. His CD 'Hunting the heart' was a mojo folk album of the year in 2000. His more recent releases, 'Swarthmoor' and 'Flying an Unknown Flag' have received rave reviews. Another Train' is without doubt, Pete's most widely covered song. Popular with choirs and folk artists around the world, the song has brought hope and encouragement to countless listeners over the years.So go along and hear Pete Morton...his songs and performances are a joy. New CD out now!!! Casa Abierta-10 songs in different tongues. CHRIS PARKINSON is one of the most sought after accordionist and harmonica players in the UK, he has toured and recorded for two decades with the likes of Ralph McTell, Billy Connolly, Martin Carthy, Norma Waterson, The House band, Steve Philips and many many more... his name appears on countless albums for his skills as a song accompanyist in a wealth of styles as well as his knowledge of traditional tunes from around the world. He's also quite amazing on the gob iron too! TOM MOORE has been playing for 10 years and his first love is English traditional music. He also enjoys a little scandinavian music. He has learned a lot of his repertoire from sessions and fine players as well as listening to recordings. He really enjoys festivals and has had the opportunity to play and perform with some great musicians. In 2005 he won the London Fiddle Convention Open Contest, in 2006 he was a finalist in New Roots and won one of four places of the BBC Radio 2 Cambridge Folk Festival Young performers of the year Competition, in which he also gained a place in 2007. These have introduced him to some new and lasting friends. When he isn't fiddling he plays Drums a lot, Badminton and is learning to sail. Their web sites: | |
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Support: Warp & Weft | |
| To add some more Christmas sparkle Warp and Weft will be encouraging us to sing along with their infectious good singing. | |
December 11th, Open Stage |
December 18th, Xmas Party everyone welcome |
December 25th, Closed |
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