The Polly Morris Band is a female-led musical comedy band that performs laugh-out-loud funny songs and also heart-breaking poignant songs. The band is well known for its tight harmonies, beautiful arrangements and moments to make you smile. Polly Morris is joined by Mandy Stansfield, Kate Hunter and Brian Harries for performances of originality, great music and surprising moments. Their audience interaction and flexibility to mould the performance to those who are there have lead to sell-out shows across the south. Tickets: £4.50 on...
read moreWeyland are a four piece band playing traditional English and Irish folk music using Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bass, Irish Flutes and Keyboard. Tickets £4.50, on the...
read moreOriginally from Birmingham via mid-Wales, Paul now resides in Morbihan, Brittany, France. A singer, songwriter, acoustic finger-style and slide guitarist he was originally inspired by the country blues of Lightnin Hopkins, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and others. This interest led to him becoming involved with the acoustic guitar/folk club scene in the West Midlands and ultimately to the formation of The Sutton Blues Collective which became a respected name on the UK blues circuit over a ten year period. During this...
read moreA return visit from Antoine & Owena – an original blend of folk music with bouzouki, guitar and fiddle. Traditional. Modern. Inspirational. Inspired by traditional folk songs and contemporary folk music, Antoine & Owena create their own original blend of folk music that provides a feast for the ears, the heart and the feet. Combining original material with their own take on some traditional tunes, this Salisbury-based duo delivers an eclectic mix of songs and instrumentals with passion and energy to ensure the audience is always...
read moreBob & Barbara (Agglestone Band) Bob Smith is the Agglestone ceilidh band leader. He plays mandolin, mandolas, banjo, plus vocals. He has a long tradition in the local folk scene and previously played with many folk bands including ‘The Old Pull and Push’, ‘The Highly Strung Band’, and ‘Murphy’s Lore’. Barbara Vinter plays bass guitar, in Agglestone band, but also plays in local ukulele bands including CODA, MUSK, and Milford’s ‘Strumpets’, and also sings with ‘Rock...
read moreA Seasonal Celebration – Mince pies, Mulled Wine and Festive Cheer – bring along your seasonal songs, tunes, stories and poems. Floor singers welcome. £4.50 on the door….
read moreCutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Catfish’s innovative style of foot-stomping, deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. He has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Handing down the tradition, Catfish continues his lifelong journey as one of the brightest lights in acoustic blues and roots music....
read moreIn partnership with Lymington Folk & Blues Club Reg Meuross first emerged onto the acoustic music scene in the 1980s and his clever and imaginative lyrics have earned him the title of “Master Storyteller” (PennyBlack Music) and led Mike Harding (Mike Harding Folk Show) to introduce him onto the stage of The Royal Albert Hall as “one of the finest singer-songwriters this country has produced”. Whether it’s a village hall or the Albert Hall, Reg brings to the stage a collection of extremely beautiful songs, performed with humour and...
read moreA welcome return of the popular Murphy’s Lore Trio featuring Alex, Noeleen and Honorary Murph, Steve Faulkner, our go-to dep fiddler who will be the featured act....
read moreClaude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern styles into uncharted territories. His inimitable style incorporates all five digits on each hand dancing independently but in unison, plucking, picking and strumming at such speed and precision that his fingers often seem to melt into a blur. Now based in the UK, some of his influences allow us a fascinating insight into this remarkable musician; Paco De Lucia: Deep Purple’s Richie Blackmore; Joaquin Rodrigo; JJ...
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