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Hans Theessink is hailed as "A master of the blues guitar", described by Bo Diddley as "one helluva guitar player" and by the US 'Blues Revue' as "An international blues treasure". 

Hans has become one of the most sought-after artists of the international blues scene. A modern day troubadour and entertainer who keeps on spellbinding audiences all over the world with his rich and emotional sound.

Widely regarded as one of the best songwriters working in this country at the moment, Robb's songs run from rabble rousing anthems to deeply personal reflections on love, death and politics.

He's also a legendary performer who never fails to blow the roof off the place whenever he comes to visit.

Derby born singer songwriter Lucy Ward really blew us away when we caught her at a festival over the summer and we couldn't wait bring her remarkable interpretations of traditional songs and her own material down to E17.

"Lucy Ward is something rare. She represents the evocation of a spirit and style I once remembered brought bang up to date. Originality in a somewhat threadbare world will bring her the success she so richly deserves." - John Tams

Barron Brady comprising Ros Brady and Si Barron are contemporary songwriters and interpreters of traditional English folk song.

Beautifully arranged and performed songs with themes ranging from Devon legend to contemporary rural reportage they invite the listener to accompany them through strange landscapes whose denizens include coffee drinking Mermaids, corn mowing Devils, flying highwaymen and disappearing Hedgerows...

Or you can sit in and watch Top Gear. Your call.

Mick has been a familiar face at the club over the years and this time it's with his new singing partner Paul Downes.

Mick is well known on the folk scene as a fine singer of traditional and original songs He was described by "Folk Roots" as "definitely the most underrated singer in the country"

Paul has a rich musical background that has progressed through working with Phil Beer, The Arizona Smoke Revue, Pete Seeger and, currently, The Joyce Gang.

This is going to be good!

An evening of big songs with two of the biggest voices in folk. Jim and Graham have been involoved with the folk scene for many years before joining forces in 2002.

Sea Shanties, Work Songs, Union Songs, Mining Songs, Drinking Songs etc. Anything to get the audience to join in and "Make the Rafters Roar".

We've been gaining a reputation as a singing club in the last couple of years and tonight is a chance to really let rip.

A magnificent guitarist, Phillip Henry is a figurehead for a new generation of folk musicians. Playing dobro, bottleneck slide, lap steel, Indian slide guitar (chatturangui) and harmonica, his repertoire includes arrangements of traditional melodies of the British Isles and further a-field, songs, and innovative compositions.

Philip will be bringing special guest Hannah Martin on fiddle, banjo and vocals. Phillip and Hannah both play in the band the Roots Union, who you may have seen aroiund the festivals.

"Definitely one to watch out for" - Verity Sharp, BBC Radio Three's Late Junction

A real treat tonight with a new alliance of three of our favourite artists which sees highly regarded songwriter George Papavgeris teaming up with the fabulous musicianship of Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer.

George emerged around the turn of the century as one of the finest songwriters on the scene, whilst Vicki and Johnny have built a reputation as one of the folk scene's most skilful and mercurial duos with a rang of instrumentation ranging from Scottish smallpipes, Swedish nyckelharpa, double bass, whistle, guitar, accordion, and keyboards.

This is going to be one to remember.