| 5th Jan. '09 |
John
Wilson A fine singer whose relaxed, mellifluous sound
hides a thoughtful,sensitive approach to the meaning of a song. His
unusual but highly effective guitar style never gets in the way of
lyrics. Postponed: John had flu. |
| 6th Jan. |
First Tuesday: tune night |
| 12th Jan. |
Singaround |
| 19th Jan. |
Keepers
Fold - Jeff Wright & Iain Glover bring two powerful
voices in harmony and a whole load of plucked instruments to some
great traditional songs. Should be a wonderful night for choruses! |
| 26th Jan. |
Singaround |
| 2nd Feb. |
Singaround cancelled: no Folk Club tonight |
| 3rd Feb. |
First Tuesday: tune night |
| 9th Feb. |
Vic
Gammon brings more young talent from the Newcastle Folk
Degree course. A chance to spot the rising stars and to make sure
they remember The Sun Inn when they're famous! They are: Matt
Price guitar & vocals who has played with Mother's
Ruin, Sunniside Up, Skirl etc.; DanWalsh
five-string banjo (clawhammer style) & vocals; Rosie
& Lucy Coggle duo combining fiddle, folk-cello and
vocals |
| 16th Feb. |
Lynne
Heraud & Pat Turner Welcome back to a wonderful duo.
They offer a wide range of musical material, much of it traditional,
but with Victorian, Edwardian, Contemporary, Rude, Silly and Self-penned
Songs, all delivered with their unique blend of harmony and humour. |
| 23rd Feb. |
Singaround |
| 2nd Mar. |
Geoff
Higginbottom Welcome back to an old favourite with a
powerful voice and a repertoire combining traditional and contemporary
songs with lots of chorus opportunities. His act is always spiced
with humour and includes some great anecdotes. |
| 3rd Mar. |
First Tuesday: tune night |
| 9th Mar. |
Singaround |
| 16th Mar. |
Derek
Gifford Lovely, relaxed singer who can hold an audience
with good humour and an excellent range of songs. His setting of Keith
Scowcroft's "When All Men Sing" has entered the tradition. |
| 23rd Mar. |
Singaround |
| 30th Mar. |
Bram
Taylor Much travelled troubador with a commanding, clear
voice backed by guitar and concertina. His ability to engage with
his audience and get them singing is bound to go down well. |
| 6th Apr. |
The
Young'uns Since they acquired their name at Stockton
Folk Club and first appeared there in 2005, the trio of Sean Cooney,
David Eagle and Michael Hughes have gone from strength to strength
on the folk club and festival circuits, even venturing into Europe.
Their expanding repertoire of mainly traditional songs now includes
songs by Sean celebrating local life and history. Get there early
for this one! |
| 7th Apr. |
First Tuesday: tune night |
| 13th Apr |
Singaround |
| 20th April |
Sara
Grey & Kieron Means Sara is a remarkable singer
and banjo player steeped in the American tradition. Her talent as
a story-teller brings the background of the songs to life. Her son
Kieron shares her passion for this music but also brings a rich voice,
skilful guitar accompaniments and some contemporary songs to the mix. |
| 27th Apr. |
Singaround |
| 4th May |
Martin
Curtis Singer, songwriter and bush poet from Cardrona
in the foothills of New Zealand's Southern Alps. A keen mountaineer,
his deceptively simple songs reflect the beauty and history of his
adoptive country and the grandeur of the mountains. |
| 5th May |
First Tuesday: tune night |
| 11th May |
Singaround |
| 18th May |
Ken Wilson - Big guy from the Wilson
family with a superb voice and natural timing which bring the best
out of some classic folk songs. |
| 25th May |
Singaround |
| 1st June |
Steve
Lane is an accomplished singer, equally at home with
traditional and contemporary material, unaccompanied or adding assured
guitar. He's written some good songs and has proved before that he
can put a good and varied night together. |
| 2nd June |
First Tuesday: tune night |
| 8th June |
Singaround |
| 15th June |
Brian
Peters Internationally renowned performer: outstanding
squeeezebox player and a terrific singer, especially at home with
the big ballads. I haven't room to sing his praises in full: it's
just great to have him back! |
| 22nd June |
Singaround |
| 29th June |
The
Windy Gyle Band is a wonderful five-piece group featuring
Northumbrian smallpipes and fiddles. Headed by Anthony Robb, who has
been a leading light in piping circles for over 35 years, the line-up
spans the generations. Should be a real treat! |
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