2008 Archive

Strawhead
4th January

Rousing songs from the popular trio, reliving England's past. A great start to the season at our new venue.

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Brian Preston with Dave Grimshaw
18th January

Northern duo with a vast repertoire of traditional, contemporary and comedy songs presented with their own brand of humour. A real "folk as it was" night.

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Belzebub
1st February

4-piece group, all multi-instrumentalists, specialising in songs and dance tunes of England, Scotland, Ireland and America. New to the Club.

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Pete Coe
15th February

Terrific singer, accomplished multi-instrumentalist and thrilling step-dancer, sometimes all at once! An evening with Pete Coe is an exhilarating experience.

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Broom Bezzums
29th February

Rip-roaring rants, reels, jigs and strathspeys; political folk songs, heartfelt love songs and original numbers. New to the Club.

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Isla St. Clair
14th March

Isla's rich singing tradition stems from her native North East of Scotland. An enchanting evening of song in store.

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Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson
28th March

Sarah (fiddle, vocals and lyra) and Doug (melodeon, vocals and hurdy gurdy) are a local duo whose exciting performances are steeped in the English tradition.

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Debra Cowan with Pete Smith
11th April

Debra sings songs, traditional and contemporary, from Britain and North America and has joined forces here with top guitarist Pete Smith.

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Mike and Ali Vass
25th April

 Mike (fiddle, vocals) and Ali (piano, vocals) are two of the best young exponents of traditional music in Scotland. Playing a varied mix of traditional and contemporary tunes, songs with close vocal harmonies and footstompin’ jigs and reels.

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Lester Simpson
9th May

Lester is a member of the internationally acclaimed acappella trio Coope Boyes and Simpson, a superb songwriter and a fine solo performer.

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