2010 Archive

Notts Alliance	22nd January
	Unaccompanied harmony group, with material from the folk tradition and thereabouts, who have gained a reputation for tight and inventive harmony singing. Website

The Carrivick Sisters	5th February
	With a background in bluegrass, Laura and Charlotte’s music has a strong folk influence which is evident in their original songs, many of which are inspired by their local landscape and stories. 2010 BBC Young Folk Award finalists. Website

Strawhead	19th February
	"Songs of paupers and kings, wild seas and war, strife and joy..." A Strawhead concert brings Old England back to life and is an event you will never forget! Website

Peta Webb and Ken Hall	5th March
	London-based, Peta and Ken are outstanding and unique singers of traditional song. Their style and repertoire truly echo performers from the distant past and this gig is a “must” for trad. fans.

Mick Ryan and Paul Downes	19th March
	Mick is well known on the folk scene as a fine singer of traditional and original songs and in this new duo, is joined by the consummately skilled and expressive Paul Downes. Website

Judy Dunlop and John Scaife (please note date)	26th March
	Top duo playing their own songs and traditional, including Scots, dance and roots. Judy’s superb voice and John’s great accompaniment on guitar, cittern and fiddle.

Skyhook	9th April
	Skyhook are characterised by breathtaking twin fiddles combined with sublime guitar, bouzouki and voice, shifting seamlessly between driving dance music and spine-tingling songs. Website

Chris Sherburn and Denny Bartley (please note date)	16th April
	They’re back!! Soul stirring songs and exhilarating tunes, “Last Night’s Fun” founders Chris (concertina) and Denny (guitar and vocals) give a night to remember ( and laughs aplenty!! ) Website

Mrs. Ackroyd Band	30th April
	Minus Les Barker but still as mad as hatters! With great singing and accompaniment, Alison, Hilary and Chris guarantee an evening of total zany enjoyment. Website

Andy Wall	14th May
	An old friend of the Club, Andy has a large and varied repertoire ranging from Nic Jones, Joni Mitchell and Richard Thompson to Fats Waller and Hoagey Carmichael plus great chorus songs. Website