Club Programme

With a full band line up, Blonde on Bob return to perform the music of an iconic singer-songwriter. For this show they will be including every track from the legendary album ‘Planet Waves’ recorded by Bob Dylan and the Band in 1974. All the songs from ‘On a Night Like This’ through to ‘Forever Young’ plus a selection of classic Dylan material from his extensive catalogue. Blonde on Bob’s first gig interpreting the music of Bob Dylan was in 1997 at an event to celebrate his 56th birthday. Dylan is now 85 and 29 years later Blonde on Bob continue to acknowledge his incredible repertoire.

The best stories make us feel deeply and in the 15 years she has been writing and performing, Hannah has become an exceptional storyteller. Her music is shaped by human connections, with family, in all its chaos and glory, sitting at the heart of her work. Her lyrics are powerful and poignant, and her voice feels strangely familiar, though you can’t quite put your finger on why. Her writing may be deeply personal but her music has a universal appeal that goes beyond the melodies you catch yourself humming in the days after listening to her songs. Career highlights include having her song No Gravity featured on the hit international TV series Grey’s Anatomy, recording a live session on BBC Radio 2 with Dermot O’Leary and opening for Madeleine Peyroux, performing to an audience of two thousand. She has also shared the stage with folk luminaries such as Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Fairport Convention and has performed at festivals including Cambridge, Sidmouth and Manchester Folk. Equally at home in small venues, she thrives on the intimacy of performing in spaces where she can look audience members in the eye.

Make sure you don't miss the class act, we were blown away by Reuben and The Bridge who are a Yorkshire based acoustic folk duo, paired both in life and in music. Comprising Reuben Wilkinson on guitar and vocals and Annie Bridget on vocals and fiddle. Both live and on record, they play a mix of self-penned songs and covers of classics to which they put their folk inspired interpretations to. They have a personal and musical warmth which is very evident in their live performances and carries over to this delightful, if rather short, new album. Both have excellent voices and are masters of their instruments. Reuben's guitar work is subtle and skilful whilst Bridget's fiddle playing is quite simply outstanding.

Singers, Musicians and listeners are all welcome to our Open Mic evenings. PA and of course a mic available but if you prefer you can perform acoustically.

One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Highly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few. Edwina numbers Michael Parkinson and Mike Harding among her fans and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her the sweetest voice in England. Her cover of the Randy Newman song Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sisters Keeper and has since had over twenty million plays on Spotify and over fifty million plays on YouTube.

El Pony Pisador is a lively and unique band from Barcelona, known for an eclectic blend of musical styles and humorous, adventurous spirit. Their mix of folk sounds from all over the world results in a fun and energetic sound that’s unpredictable and full of personality. From their native Catalan songs and dances to Celtic and Mediterranean tunes, yodelling, Tuvan throat singing, to even Georgian polyphony or Balkan polyrhythms. El Pony Pisador is well-regarded for their ability to engage audiences with their high-energy performances, witty lyrics, and a mix of both traditional and modern influences.

One of our most popular guests, Holly's distinctive yet ever-evolving sound has been described as 'measured and beautiful' by BBC6Music's Tom Robinson. With silky smooth vocals and a mesmerising intensity, Holly possesses the ability to interpret complex ideas and emotions purely through the texture and skilful use of her voice and guitar. Holly has devoted her life to sharing music with others. Her creative, melodic vocal lines, innate musicality and storytelling prowess, combined with a repertoire of haunting original compositions, never fails to captivate listeners. The strength of her sublime performances and the quality of her self-penned material have earned recognition from BBC Radio 2's Steve Lamacq and Sir Bob Harris, song placements in TV and film, as well as a devoted online following.

For almost 50 years, Bob Fox has been regarded as one of “the iconic voices” of British folk song. His career began during the vibrant “folk revival” of the 60s and 70s, and he has become one of the most highly rated and best-loved singer/guitarists both in the UK and beyond. Masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary song, combined with an outstanding guitar technique, has earned him countless nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards over the years. Bob played the role of Songman for over 4 years in The National Theatre’s West End production of War Horse and in two subsequent touring versions. Don’t miss the chance to see and hear one of our finest exponents of storytelling through song, expect to hear of love, joy, work and humour all accompanied by a wonderful guitar style that can both drive or embellish his supreme singing.

St Agnes Fountain Silver Jubilee Tour 2026 It’s a staggering 25 years since St Agnes Fountain first launched their unique brand of festive music into the world. Originally comprising David Hughes (guitar, vocals), Chris Leslie (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, flutes, vocals), Chris While (guitar, percussion, vocals) and Julie Matthews (keyboards, guitar, bouzouki, vocals), the band quickly carved out a sound all of their own. Blending original Christmas songs with traditional carols, delivered in their unmistakable style, St Agnes Fountain have become an essential part of the festive season for thousands of people. So much so, they inspired the much-loved phrase: “Christmas starts with St Agnes Fountain.” As one devoted concert-goer wrote in 2025: “I would not mind if I missed the Christmas dinner, the pudding and mince pies, the presents and the drinks. But I would be devastated if I missed St Agnes Fountain at Christmas!” Following David Hughes’ retirement due to ill health in 2020, and his sad passing in 2023, Chris While, Julie Matthews and Chris Leslie continued as a trio. Since then, they have released two studio albums and one live album, adding further depth to an already formidable catalogue of festive recordings. December 2026 will see St Agnes Fountain tour their Silver Jubilee Show — a celebration of a quarter-century of music-making and festive celebrations. The show will draw from their extensive back catalogue of songs and tunes, poems and stories, as they once again raise the stained-glass arches and drape the fairy lights. If you like Christmas, you’ll love St Agnes Fountain.

Singers, Musicians and listeners are all welcome to our Open Mic evenings. PA and of course a mic available but if you prefer you can perform acoustically.

Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Scottish and English duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. Their songs tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world. The duo's winter gigs have become something of a tradition over the last few years, and they’re heading out to perform the songs from Great Joy to the New one last time before a well-deserved break. People have always forged customs to survive the winter, with rituals that bring people together and bring light to the dark nights. Burns & Doran’s album and live show explore these themes through a collection of traditional folk songs about Christmas, winter, and optimism for the new year. "For those yet to experience the Janice and Jon Christmas treat, Great Joy to the New is just the encouragement needed to get them out to enjoy the live experience." - KLOF

The party will take the usual format with Christmas songs and tunes with club residents in the form of a Come All Ye session and they’ll be food and prizes. It’s free admission to this one and everybody is very welcome.

We welcome back two very special guests to start off the New Year. Gary and Holly gave us two superb evenings in 2026 with their tributes to Eva Cassidy and Paul Simon. With classic hit songs and brilliant performances there is no better way to start the year. Don't miss this very special evening, tickets will be in demand, book early. With support from the Black Swan Resident Band "Ramshackle".

Singers, Musicians and listeners are all welcome to our Open Mic evenings. PA and of course a mic available but if you prefer you can perform acoustically.

Huw Williams began his professional career as a singer songwriter. He toured and recorded as part of the duo Huw and Tony Williams, whose songs have been covered by many other artists in the USA and Europe, including Fairport Convention – whose version of Summer Before the War and Simon Nicol’s Rosemary’s Sister brought Huw’s work to a much wider audience. Huw has also worked as a broadcaster producing and presenting programs for BBC in the UK. He took the decision to return as a solo artist, and now he is a sought-after and highly-respected musician who can hold the audiences of both folk clubs and festivals spellbound and smiling.

Deborah Rose is a Welsh singer-songwriter with a voice described by Judy Collins as “one of the finest I’ve heard”. Her music draws on folk, poetry, myth, faith and Celtic heritage, creating songs that feel timeless, intimate and deeply human. She has performed alongside and supported acclaimed artists including Judy Collins, Ralph McTell, Julie Felix, Boo Hewerdine, Dan Cassidy and many more, while also building a body of work rooted in literature, landscape and service through music.

Statesboro, Georgia-born, Cambridge, England-based guitarist singer and songwriter Brooks Williams, a leading light on the roots acoustic music scene, has over 33 recordings and has appeared at countless venues and festivals for over three decades. From Celtic Connections to Cropredy, Glastonbury to Philadelphia, Kerville to Winnipeg, Costa del Folk to Shrewsbury, there’s very few stages Brooks Williams hasn’t played. He moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk. WUMB-FM Boston names Williams one of their Top 100 All-Time Artists and he’s listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. His collaborations with Aaron Catlow, Vera van Heeringen, Boo Hewerdine, Hans Theessink, Sloan Wainwright and the late, great Rab Noakes, to name but a few, are legendary. “One of the most consistently excellent musicians in roots music.” American Roots UK

Born in Northern Ireland much of Sharon’s songwriting is inspired by home, with her song structure drawing favourable comparison to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Janis Ian. A multi-instrumentalist who has been well received at folk clubs and festivals around Yorkshire, and had tracks played on her local BBC Introducing radio as well as community radio stations worldwide. More recently she had the opportunity to support Boo Hewerdine and Yvonne Lyon during their UK tour. “…a writer of the highest calibre who has already built a strong repertoire” (Americana UK, Graeme Tait)

*This is a seated show with all seating unreserved* 'Traditional music at it's most graceful, ingenious and jaw dropping' The Guardian McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle are one of the most important and sought-after collaborations in contemporary Celtic music ... a true folk supergroup whose influence reaches far beyond the tradition. Individually, they are world-renowned artists; together, they form a trio whose instinctive interplay, decades-deep friendship and effortless command of their craft have made them a benchmark for modern folk musicianship. Between them, Michael McGoldrick (flute, uilleann pipes, whistles), John McCusker (fiddle, whistles, harmonium) and John Doyle (vocals, guitar, bouzouki, mandola) have helped shape the sound of the genre for more than three decades. Their collective CV tells its own story: founding members of era-defining bands, vital members of the Transatlantic Sessions house band, BBC Folk Award winners, composers, producers, and solo artists whose fingerprints can be found across the most influential traditional and roots recordings of the last generation. What elevates the trio even further is the extraordinary regard they command from their peers. As a collective, they are highly sought after for guest appearances and studio collaborations, bringing their unmistakable musical intelligence to projects across genres. Their playing features on work by artists such as Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Paul Weller, Steve Martin, Joan Baez, David Gilmour, Eddi Reader, Julie Folwis to name but a few - testament to the respect they hold at the highest levels of the music world. When McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle appear on a record, it signals authenticity, mastery, and a deep-rooted connection to the heart of the tradition. Their own trio work is equally acclaimed. From the instinctive brilliance of their first studio album The Wishing Tree to the electrifying spontaneity of their live concerts, they create music that feels both timeless and urgently alive. Sets unfold like conversations ... tunes and songs passed back and forth with ease, humour, precision and playfulness ... the kind of musical telepathy that can only come from growing up, travelling and playing together for most of their lives. Bridging the Irish and Scottish traditions with grace and innovation, McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle have become a defining ensemble of their generation. Their performances are celebrated as masterclasses in ensemble playing, rich in tradition yet always forward-looking. Audiences and critics alike praise their shows as moments of musical alchemy: spontaneous, moving, and thrillingly alive. As individuals they are exceptional; as a trio, they are iconic.