guest list 2012
Jan 3rd
New Year Singaround
Come and enjoy a friendly after the Christmas and New Year session!
Jan 10th
Tom McConville & David Newey

An evening not to be missed! Tom, known as The Newcastle Fiddle Player, 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.
In great demand as a performer, session musician and teacher, playing the fiddle is his lifelong passion and he has achieved every player’s dream of creating his own unique, instantly recognizable sound.
His live performances combine a rollercoaster of musical delights from fast, rhythmic dance tunes - through beautiful slow airs and of course, great singing - all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style.
David Newey is a guitarist, songwriter, and singer currently performing with Tom, Christi Andropolis, and with the group Rubus. In the past few years he has also played with folk five piece Nandobinyan and roots rock band Arlen; with vocalist Lucy Rutherford he was a finalist in the Young Traditional Musician of the Year contest 2003.

Jan 17th
Crownstreet
Booked following their Open Stage spot!
Jan 24th
Tannahill Weavers

This dynamic quintet play Scottish traditional music at its best. The band’s potent mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves their audiences spellbound. As tight and versatile as any band in the Celtic music scene, the Tannahills can summon rock-n-roll intensity or haunting introspection.
"Over the years the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from all over the world. The band is one of a kind." -The Desert Shamrack, Scottsdale, AZ

Admission: tickets £11.00 & £9.00 in advance, £12.00 & £10.00 on door, con £1.00 discount. Available from the Club or ring 01234 376278 to book in advance.

Jan 31st
Round the Room
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
Feb 7th
Anthony John Clarke
He has graced the folk scene of the UK for many years now. Originally hailing from Belfast Anthony John has a fine reputation as a singer songwriter and many of his works are performed by other artists. His songs include the legendary: "Broken Years", "Darling", "The Only Life Gloria Knows", "Tuesday Night Is Always Karaoke", "Walking On Sunday", "Irish Eyes", "Between Midnight And Blue" and the sensational "Two People". His shows are funny, challenging and extremely popular. Anthony John Clarke is one of the music scene's real gentlemen.
This is a welcome return visit to St Neots and will be a popular evening.
Feb 14th
Tattie Jam
 Young performers with pazazz! Spicy instrumentals, song content not less than 50%, a recipe for modern tastes using original and traditional Scottish ingredients. Ruaridh's distinctive, versatile guitar picking and clear voice compliment Seylan's expressive vocals and fluid cello in exciting arrangements of humorous and pithy new songs, funky dance tunes, keen slow airs and haunting old ballads. Seylan's 5-string electric bass gives their music a wonderful rich sound yet has the range to play surprising jigs and reels. Their music expresses the heart and soul of traditional and folk music in exciting and unusual ways. A welcome return!
Feb 21st
George Norris 
 George is well known as a performer locally and nationally! An evening of good songs well sung and from a vast repertoire!
Feb 28th 
Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
March 6th 
Vin Garbutt 

Vin Garbutt is reputed to have said that he is not interested in becoming a big star in the accepted sense. Nevertheless in the area of music where he performs, there is no bigger star. He prefers to be a big fish in a small pond. This attitude means that his need for privacy and a balanced home life are safeguarded and satisfied. What the world realised long before Vin did, was that the small pond had grown over the years into a considerable lake.

All this has happened without the hype from big Record Companies, and without the usual publicity from the mass media. He has performed all over the globe, and in parts of countries that the biggest stars will never see. This phenomenon has occurred solely by word of mouth, spread by people who have come across him, and felt the need to share this unique experience with their fellow countrymen.
Do not miss this opportunity to see Vin in the intimacy of our Club!

Admission:£11.00 & £9.00 in advance £12.00 & £10.00 on door, con £1.00 discount. Available from the Club or ring 01234 376278 to book in advance.

March 13th
Other Roads
Pete Abbott, Gregor Borland and Dave Walmisley perform with fiddle, guitars and voices. Pete is a skilled singer songwriter, Gregor, a championship Scottish fiddler and Dave is a multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter originally from Zimbabwe. New to St Neots - this will certainly be an evening not to be missed!!
March 20th
Rachel Newton & Lillias Kinsman-Blake
 Two young talented musicians on tour. Rachel Newton (harp & voice) and Lillias Kinsman-Blake (flute) first met while studying Folk and Traditional music at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Their music draws on influences from the Highlands of Scotland to the Borders and beyond, incorporating both Gaelic and English songs with traditional and contemporary melodies. Both individually and as a duo they have performed at a wealth of festivals including Celtic Connections, Tonder and Sidmouth folk festival. In 2005 Rachel was a finalist for the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year and they are both members of the exciting new band The Shee.
The debut CD from Rachel and Lillias is a refreshing mix of Gaelic and English songs with traditional and contemporary melodies.
March 27th
Round the Room
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
April 3rd
 Judy Cook
Another evening of American traditional songs and stories from Judy who is on tour from the USA again and making a welcome return to the Club and looking forward to singing at St Neots again. where you will have an evening of songs from a wide repertoire delivered with a depth of knowledge concerning the history of the material and origins in America.(including choruses).
April 10th
 Derek Gifford
 Derek sings some cracking chorus songs either acapella or with guitar or bowed psaltery. He did a couple of evenings specialising on birds in folk song for us in conjunction with Little Paxton Nature reserve some years ago, but this is a full Derek evening with no particular theme although birds may well get a mention!
April 17th
The Liz Simcock Trio
Liz Simcock has been writing songs and performing them in acoustic and folk clubs for the last ten years or more. When not performing solo Liz is joined by guitarist Warwick Jones and bass player Ian Newman. She counts Richard Thompson, Clive Gregson, Boo Hewerdine and Joni Mitchell amongst her main songwriting rolemodels. Liz has appeared at our Festival and many times at the Club. A super performer!
April 24th
Cloudstreet
The lovely Nicole and John of Aussie duo CLOUDSTREET will be back in the
UK on tour in the spring of 2012 after a gap of nearly 2 years. Cloudstreet - hot harmonies & beautiful ballads. John and Nicole's performances are packed with vitality, humour and excitement, as they breathe new life into some of the great songs of the Australian, English and Celtic traditions and carry the tradition forward with original songs and tunes. Driving guitar and Irish flute support their enthralling vocals. Their trademark dazzling harmonies and their impassioned presentation are leavened with humour and great tales from their travels.
Cloudstreet makes their audience feel that they are the privileged viewers of something very special.

(A "cloudstreet" is a row of thermals marked by cumullus clouds. When gliders fly from thermal to thermal by following the clouds, they "fly the cloudstreet", staying aloft for miles.)

Admission: £9.00 & £8.00 concessions £1 discount

May 1st 
Special Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
May 8th
 Belshazzar's Feast 
Admission: tickets £11.00 & £9.00 in advance £12.00 & £10.00 on door, con £1.00 discount. Available from the Club or ring 01234 376278 to book in advance.
May 15th
 Winter Wilson 
Lincolnshire based musicians Dave Wilson and Kip Winter joined forces in 1995 and have steadily built a reputation across the UK for engaging performances, with mostly original songs along with the odd well chosen cover. Dave’s songs have a broad appeal whilst often relating to the sights and sounds of everyday local life and are now heard in many folk clubs throughout the country.
Kip’s voice is one of the best in the business, coupling power and emotion. She’s sung everything from Jazz to Opera, but is at her best when singing folk and blues.
Powerful lyrics combine with superb harmonies to produce songs to remember.
Great songs, great performance, and an off beat sense of humour give Winter Wilson a style that’s very much their own.
May 22nd
 Suntrap
A welcome return for this popular group! They have been regulars at the Club for years. Do not miss this chance to see them as they do not do many gigs. With songs written by Paul and Sarah performed alongside the occasional traditional number. They are all excellent musicians and their harmonies and accompaniments with accordion, guitar and violin, are well executed.
Admission: £9.00 & £8.00 concessions £1 discount
May 29th
Open Stage
Once again a popular evening with 5 acts now booked in: Martin Kazsak, Pennyless Trio, Ragged Staff, Liz & Godfrey and Off the Beaten Track.
Admission: Performers £2.00 Audience £3.00. No concessions

June 5th
Paul Downes & Mick Ryan
 
June 8th,9th & 10th
St Neots 30th Folk Festival 
 
June 12th
Keith Pearson's Coop de Grass
Admission: Non-members £9.00 Members £8.00 con £1 discount
June 19th
Miriam Backhouse 
 
June 26th
Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
July 3rd
Nick Dow 
 
July 10th 
Martin Curtis  
 
July 17th 
Tyde 
 
July 24th 
John Kirkpatrick 
 
July 31st 
Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
 
AUGUST - 
  CLUB CLOSED
 Sept 4th
Askew Sisters 
 
Sept 11th 
Landermason
 
Sept 18th 
Martyn Wyndham-Read 
 
Sept 25th 
Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
Oct 2nd 

 Tania Opland & Mike Freeman

 
 Oct 9th
Fake Thackray  
 
 Oct 16th
Open Stage 
 This is your chance to be the Guest!! Ring 01234 376278 or email stneotsfolkclub@aol.com to book your spot (approx.15-20 mins) on a first come first served basis so don't leave it too late!!!
Oct 23rd 
Tattie Jam  
 
Oct 30th 
Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
 Nov 6th
Jo Freya 
 
 Nov 13th
Steve Turner 
 
 Nov 20th
Steve Tilston 
 
 Nov 27th
Round the Room 
  Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.
 Dec 4th
 Linda Watkins, Mike Moyse & Peter Ball
Linda on guitar and vocals, Mike plays bass,and Peter Ball plays welsh harp, accordion and fiddle. Linda has written some excellent songs all performed with sensitivity and skilled musicianship.
 Dec 11th
 All on a Winter's Night
Johnny Coppin, Paul Burgess and Mick Dolan present their Special Winter Show.
Dec 18th 
Club Christmas Party 
 
 Dec 25th
Club Closed 
Happy Christmas to all!! 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2013 
 
 March 5th
Eddie Walker 
 
 
 
 
 May 7th
James Hickman & Cassidy