February 21st - George Norris
February 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!
13th March - Other Roads
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!
Tickets:Non-members £11.00 & Members £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.
Tickets available from 24th January
February 7th - Anthony John Clarke
Anthony John Clarke was born in Belfast on 18th October 1956. He started songwriting at the age of nine inspired by the sixties but it was only when he left Ireland and came to England that he pursued his passion for writing with any vigour. Lacking belief in his work he languished in the shadow of others for too long but the creator of "Irish Eyes" and the beautiful "Seven In Ireland" was destined to make a mark on the British contemporary music scene. Living in Liverpool and being managed superbly by Sheelagh McGovern for many years afforded Anthony John the opportunity of performing his songs far and wide. Seven tours of the East Coast of the USA ensured him a small but loyal following there which remains loyal to him to this day. Bookings at clubs up and down the UK and recent developments including the vocal collaboration with Elizabeth van de Waal increased his popularity and made him an established folk name.
There are very few places in the UK and Ireland that Anthony John has not played. His supporters are loyal and many, and the tributes he receives from his peers bear witness to the talent and hard work of one of the folk scene's nicest guys. He retains his reputation as one of the top songwriters on the scene and his hard work and dedication to his craft are a credit to him. For him, songwriting is indeed a craft.
This will be a super evening!
20th March -
Rachel Newton & Lillias Kinsman-Blake