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18th February
Steve Turner |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Steve Turner is a fine singer of fine songs backed by a concertina accompaniment second to none.
Coming from a family of singers and concertina players, his treatment of traditional material and well-known ballads single him out as an exceptional talent. |
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17th March
Steve Tilston |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Steve Tilston is one of this country's greatest song-writers with many of his songs considered modern folk-song classics.
He's also renowned for the way he takes a traditional old favourite and makes it all his own, his songs appearing at once familiar yet remaining objects of admiration. |
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21st April
Shep Woolley |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
It is difficult to define Shep Woolley other than as an entertainer.
He can be described as a folk singer who tells funny stories or as a standup comedian who writes great songs and parodies. In addition he is an actor, radio broadcaster, producer, script writer, festival director and after dinner speaker. Shep provides an amusing night of entertainment, with a mixture of hilarious odes, songs with a social conscience, songs of love, songs of life and songs of total stupidity, all interspersed with amusing observations. |
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19th May
Cloudstreet |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Impressive harmonies and beautiful ballads, reminiscent of Steeleye Span and the Seekers, are the hallmark of John Thompson and Nicole Murrey's performances. Packed with vitality, humour and excitement, Cloudstreet's performance of Australian, English and Celtic songs are accompanied by driving guitar and Irish flute support.
Cloudstreet makes the audience feel that they are the privileged
viewers of something special. |
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16th June
Alan Reid and
Rob van Sante |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Alan Reid & Rob van Sante present an evening of both old and new
music, featuring Alan's compositions, Rob's own songs and favourites from their time in the 'Battlefield Band'.
Their show combines the solid open tuned guitar style of Rob, the keyboard, guitar and accordion of Alan and the fine harmony singing
of both, ensuring an excellent night's entertainment. |
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21st July
Lester Simpson |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Although Lester Simpson is more usually known for his role in Coope, Boyes and Simpson, he is a fine singer, songwriter, actor, musician and radio broadcaster who still finds time for solo performances! With his wide repertoire of self penned songs, finely accompanied by melodeon and pipes, Lester sings both contemporary and traditional styled folk music.
His strong voice is paired with a wry sense of humour which ensures a great night of entertainment |
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15th September
Jez Lowe |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Jez is acknowledged as one England's finest singer-songwriters. His Irish roots combined with his family's coal mining history are the base for his fantastic library of songs. Often dealing with the drudgery of daily life in North-East England and the decline of the coal-mining industry, the seriousness of Jez's songs is usually leavened by an ever-present sense of humour and his gentle accompaniment on guitar, harmonica, cittern, and piano. This area's similar history possibly explains why Jez is always made very welcome, usually by a full house! |
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13th October
QuickSilver |
the Venue
Starts 8:15pm |
Local singer Hilary Spencer of 'Artisan' fame and virtuoso guitarist/songwriter Grant Baynham bring a blend of virtuosity and comedy to a mixture of traditional and self-penned songs. Hilary's amazing voice perfectly compliments Grant's instrumentals and vocals, making light of the complexity of the arrangements, with a lively banter which deliver an evening of great songs, impeccably performed and with a good deal of spontaneous humour. |
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