Rapidly establishing themselves at the very top of the folk scene. This well-loved duo combine highly skilful and innovative performance with accessibility, warmth and stage presence.

A big favorite with pub cat George!

Debby is a wonderful performer with a magnificent repertoire of old-timey material. Her combination of goodtime, old-time banjo, glorious singing- with occasional outbreaks of mountain fiddling and freestyle Appalachian stepping make for an unmissable evening.

A double bill this evening.

Sam Lee has burst onto the scene over the last couple of years as a superb interpreter of traditional song. He's also one of the driving forces behind the Magpies Nest club.

Hamish Currie is another fine performer and a seriously good guitar player to boot.

An evening of banjo wizardry from this unique talent.

Ken takes the traditional clawhammer banjo technique beloved of old-time musicians and takes it to places no-one else would dare. A real a musician's musician.

Respected performers in their own rights one of Britain's most celebrated folk duos have reformed to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Nowt So Good'll Pass, their debut album which won Melody Maker's 'Folk Album Of The Year' award in 1978.

Bob and Stu will play the range of instruments featured in their original live set including guitars, acoustic bass, dulcimer, and bouzouki.

A member of the internationally renowned Sands Family from County Down Colum Sands has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often humorous details of life.

"...Colum's gift is of breaking down cultural barriers through choice words and eloquent music..." - Rock 'n' Reel

These guys nearly took the roof of the place the last time they came to visit.

When our old pals Mawkin who just happen to be as good a dance band as there is team up with the hottest young singer around and the result is off the page.

As big a name as there is in folk music and one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world, Martin Simpson requires no introduction.

Advance tickets will be available for this evening which will be standing room only with floorspots by invitation only. Please check back shortly for details.

This special evening is dedicated to the memory of our friend and club blogger Des who died earlier this year and who loved Martins music more than anything else.

Rubus combines the talents of Emily Portman (voice & concertina), Christi Andropolis (fiddle, viola & voice) David Newey (guitar) and Will Schrimshaw (drums).

Individually they all play integral parts in the new wave of outstanding young musicians on the British Folk scene.

A rare chance to see this legendary songwriter, Maggie's songs have been recorded by artistes including Martin Carthy and June Tabor and her song A Place Called England won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Song.

"The proof that outstanding contemporary songs are still being written" - fRoots

Tom McConville is one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of traditional and contemporary songs greatly admired by singers throughout the world.

"One of the greatest violinists I've ever heard and by far the biggest influence in my music - A true master" - Seth Lakeman

One of the most formidable performance poets out there, Atilla is a "sharp tongued, high energy social surrealist poet and songwriter".

A professional for approaching thirty years his material remains sharp, angry, incisive and often very funny.

Vicki and Jonny are rightly establishing themselves as one of the best young duos around on the folk scene today.

With their blend of traditional material and contemporary interpretations played on Scottish smallpipes and guitar, they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh.

Uiscedwr are one of Britain's most exciting contemporary folk bands.

Featuring fiddle, guitar, vocals and the most expertly played percussion you're ever likely to hear, Uiscedwr offer a fresh and original approach to folk, bringing an energy and virtuosity to their performances that gets people screaming for more.