MARCH

2^nd SUNTRAP plus LIFE & TIMES – featuring some of England's strongest young singers and musicians, Suntrap will dazzle you with their big harmony sound and musicianship. Sometimes spiky edged, sometimes achingly beautiful but never twee. A mesmerising blend of traditional and contemporary folk, plus many original songs. Local duo LIFE & TIMES play a variety of traditional and self-penned tunes and songs. www.suntrap.org www.lifeandtimes.info

9^th CLIVE CARROLL & CHRIS NEWMAN - two of the world's most highly regarded guitarists - both can and do play a wide variety of styles. For this evening, these great mates will perform both solo and together. Every guitarists' ultimate dream! www.clivecarroll.co.ukwww.clivecarroll.co.uk www.oldbridgemusic.com

16^th JOHNNY DICKINSON plus STRANGEWORLD – a gorgeous rich addictive voice, plus a perfect mix of Delta blues, Celtic airs and Japanese and Middle-European melodies all on slide guitar! STRANGEWORLD – four talented musicians brought together by Bryan Causton of Shave the Monkey, with a unique combination of instruments and styles. www.johnnydickinson.com www.strangeworldmusic.com

23^rd JEZ LOWE – recently nominated for the BBC2 Folk Award 'Folksinger of the Year'! Jez is regarded as one of England's finest songwriters, his songs being among the most widely sung by other singers and bands at clubs and festivals around the country. With his gentle lyrical voice, his own interpretations are unequalled! www.jezlowe.com

30^th MARTIN SIMPSON – Martin, who was presented with two Awards at the recent BBC 2 Folk Awards, is one of the world's premier acoustic guitarists. He is a powerful songwriter and fine singer. His material is diverse, encompassing all types of traditional and acoustic music. www.martinsimpson.com

APRIL

6^th ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM plus PETE MORTON - Aly is the best known and most significant fiddle player in the Celtic tradition and is rightly regarded as Scotland's supreme traditional style fiddle player. Phil is a world famous accordion player and composer. The combination of their skills and their humour is totally compelling! PETE - dynamic singer/songwriter, interpreter of traditional music, and engaging entertainer!

This is an all ticket event. Members £13/non-members £15. www.philandaly.com www.petemorton.com

13^th CATHRYN CRAIG & BRIAN WILLOUGHBY – Brian's strong British Folk Rock influence mixes brilliantly with Cathryn's American roots, and the 'Anglicised Americana' blurs boundaries, demonstrating her wonderful voice and his guitar wizardry in a unique and dramatic way. www.craigandwilloughby.com

20^th JOHN KIRKPATRICK – Highly acclaimed not only for his virtuosity and musicianship, but also for the essentially English quality of the sound that characterises all his work. One of the most prolific figures on the folk scene who is undoubtedly the unrivalled 'King' of the squeezeboxes! www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk

27^th NIAMH PARSONS AND GRAHAM DUNNE plus MEGSON – Niamh 'one of the premier vocalists of her time and keeper of the flame in Irish traditional song'. With Dublin born guitarist, Graham, this will be a wonderful blend of both contemporary and traditional songs. MEGSON – captivating songs, poignant lyrics, beautiful harmonies and and impeccable musicianship! www.niamhparsons.com www.megsonmusic.co.uk

MAY

4^th THREE AGES OF FEMALE BRITISH SONGWRITERS with Jenna Witts, Edwina Hayes & Liz Simcock – Three of our finest singer/songwriters. Their musical backgrounds may vary somewhat but their skills as vocalists and songwriters are most comparable. All performing solo and maybe together! www.myspace.com/jennadwitts www.edwinahayes.com www.lizsimcock.com

11^th TANNAHILL WEAVERS - Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. www.tannahillweavers.com

18^th TANGLEFOOT - A thunderous live band with a reputation for spectacular vocal harmonies. It is also a band of adept songwriters who specialize in portraying the Canadian experience. 'A full-throated, multi-instrumental roar of exuberance and delight' www.tanglefootmusic.com

25^th HARVEY ANDREWS- A fine raconteur, singer and songwriter. With humour and insight, he examines our lives and reminds us what it is all about. www.harveyandrews.com

JUNE

1^st MARTYN JOSEPH – Hailed by Tom Robinson as 'one of the most charismatic and electrifying performers in Britain today'. His songs often use lyrical narrative forms to speak to his audience on subjects ranging from social injustice to the joys and pains of love!

This is an all ticket event. Members £12/non-members £14 www.martynjoseph.co.uk

8^th VIN GARBUTT plus DAVE BURLAND – Vin's song writing is both witty and powerful., tackling thought provoking issues others prefer to avoid. He is genuinely funny, and his quirky introductions and observations of life are always very much part of the act, delighting audiences everywhere. DAVE - renowned for his laid back manner and deliciously velvety voice! A wide range of songs, traditional and contemporary folk, plus a few old classics! www.vingarbutt.com www.daveburland.com

15^th NORMA WATERSON, MARTIN CARTHY & CHRIS PARKINSON – Norma was a member of the Watersons, the most profoundly influential vocal harmony group of their time on the English folk scene. Martin was the colossus of the English folk revival. Individually they are an enormously important part of our folk heritage, together they are irresistible. Joining them this evening will be multi-instrumentalist Chris. www.watersoncarthy.com www.chrisparkinsonmusic.co.uk

SEPTEMBER

7^th WILD WILLY BARRETT'S SLEEPING DOGZ plus CHRISTENE LEDOUX

14^th MEGSON plus MAWKIN/CAUSLEY

21^st NANCY KERR & JAMES FAGAN

28^th KARINE POLWART, CORRINA HEWAT & ANNIE GRACE

OCTOBER

5^th ALLAN TAYLOR

12^th CHRIS WHILE & JULIE MATTHEWS

19^th BOB FOX & STU LUCKLEY

26^th JOHN TAMS & BARRY COOPE plus CERI DAVIES

NOVEMBER

2^nd SHOW OF HANDS – tickets will be available to existing members only.

9^th CLIVE GREGSON

16^th 45^th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL with CHRIS WHILE, JULIE MATTHEWS, KELLIE WHILE, HELEN WATSON & (tbc) CHRISTINE COLLISTER

23^rd JOHNNY SILVO

30^th SHAVE THE MONKEY

DECEMBER

7^th JOE BROUGHTON'S CONSERVATOIRE FOLK ENSEMBLE(tbc)

14^th ST. AGNES FOUNTAIN

21^st AN ALBION CHRISTMAS