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For earlier events click here, H1 '09; H2 '09 ; H1 '10 ; H2 '10
| 4th Oct | Sarah McQuaid First visit from a songstress based in Penzance whose repertoire reflects her joint Irish American nationality in songs from Appalachian and Celtic traditions but also includes her own compositions, some fine guitar playing and a whole lot more. “An artist of restraint and subtlety” froots; “Quietly expressive and supremely affecting performances” Netrhythms |
| 5th Oct | First Tuesday: tune night |
| 11th Oct | Singaround |
| 18th Oct | Vic Gammon brings more talent from the Newcastle Folk Degree course. Dave Gray is an exciting young melodeon player from Lincoln who plays with Horizontal Sunday . Richard Trethewey from Cornwall is a singer and fiddle player. Both Dave and Richard also play in the band Four Winds . Jon Shapley is an experienced singer and plays piano accordion. Katy Vanden is a fiddle player and singer/ songwriter from Strontian in the West Highlands. |
| 25th Oct | Singaround |
| 1st Nov. | Hot spot: Bob Fortune The Redcar singer / songwriter gets to showcase some of his many songs including old favourites like Blakey Ridge and Driftwood Beach. |
| 2nd Nov. | First Tuesday: tune night |
| 8th Nov. | Jaywalkers This young duo from Helsby near Chester have been finalists in the BBC Young Folk Awards and in the New Roots competition. Jay Bradbury, lead vocals and fiddle, has a distinctive voice and a command of her songs which belies her years. Michael Giverin does wonderful things on mandolin, guitar and bouzouki. Quotes include, "an addictive mix of folk and bluegrass" and "formidable, innovative talent". |
| 15th Nov. | Singaround |
| 22nd Nov. | Roy Clinging Another side of Cheshire folk! Welcome back to a fine singer and musician who is a champion of Cheshire song and traditions. A great lover of traditional songs, Roy regularly digs out different and interesting versions, ably accompanied on concertina and guitar. |
| 29th Nov. | Singaround |
| 6th Dec. | Marie Little An old friend of the Club who always delights us with a wonderful selection of songs and an instant, cheery rapport with her audience. Her songs can be sad or thought-provoking one minute and have you howling with laughter the next. |
| 7th Dec. | First Tuesday: tune night |
| 13th Dec. | Dan Walsh & Kat Davidson are back after a very successful visit in the middle of last year. Dan is a wiz on the banjo, no mean singer and guitarist: Kat is a lovely singer with a great personality. This very talented duo really hit it off with the Sun audience. |
| 20th Dec. | Christmas Party: free if you come in fancy dress &/or bring some food. If not, you can still get in for only £1. |
| 27th Dec | Singaround |
| 3rd Jan | Singaround |
| 4th Jan | First Tuesday: tune night |
| 10th Jan | Eddie Walker -- details to follow |
| 17th Jan | Singaround |
| 24th Jan | The John Wrightson Band -- details to follow |
| 31st Jan | Singaround |
Listings for other clubs in the north east can be found in "Folk Roundabout", for sale at the club, or from the editor, Trevor Lister (see contact page).