Rory McLeod

Website: www.rorymcleod.com

Rory Mcleod - ex-circus clown and fire eater. A one man soulband, poet and storyteller, singing his own unique upbeat dance stories. A modern travelling troubadour using tap shoes, acappella, harmonica, guitar, trombone, spoons, finger cymbals, bandorea, djembe and various percussion instruments!  Rory has travelled the globe for different reasons at different times, from Asia to the middle East from Gambia to Cuba, Central America, Australia, North America, Canada, Europe and other nooks and crannies of the earth. As Sydney’s City Hub said, "You don't listen to McLeod, you travel with him."  Alternatively, as Colin Irwin said in fRoots, he’s “the poodle’s rude bits!”

Fay Brotherhood

Website: www.faybrotherhood.com

Fay Brotherhood is an up and coming original folk singer/songwriter originally from Coalville in Leicestershire who is rapidly making a name for herself both locally and nationally.  Possessing a unique style of traditional English folk musicianship, her  music encompasses interpretations of folk songs from the English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh traditions, alongside her own compositions; reflecting her love and passion for rural Britain in all its seasons, traditions, wildlife and history.

Doors 8pm, music starts at 8.30pm.

Andy Cutting

Website: www.andy-cutting.co.uk

Twice winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician Of the Year, Andy Cutting has worked with everyone from Chris Wood to June Tabor, Sting to the Who.  A soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune, many of his tunes have been purloined along the way with some considered contemporary classics.  He is a warm and emotive performer, modestly engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit (and the odd recipe or two!) and then flooring them with downright staggering musicianship. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it is a set of dance tunes, or accompaniment to a slow English ballad. 

Jim Causley

Website: www.jimcausley.co.uk

Devon folk singer Jim Causley released his third solo album, Dumnonia, earlier this year.  He’s been part of The Devil’s Interval and Mawkin:Causley and toured with Waterson:Carthy and The Beautiful South’s David Rotheray.  Most recently in Leicester In February with Steve Knightley, he’s known for his warm, rich and mature singing voice (quoted as being akin to the fruitiest of real ales!), his natural gift for interpreting song and his wry and cheeky stage presence.

Doors 8pm, music starts at 8.30pm.

A Night Off With Peggy & PJ

Website: www.hedgeofsound.com/ppj/ppj.html

Two principal and influential figures on the British folk-roots scene, who've seen action inFairport Convention, Jethro Tull and many more, join forces to present favourite songs, familiar songs, tall tales, some nifty instrumentals and a few surprises in a feelgood and good-humoured evening.  Says PJ, "there will be a mix of my songs from, some Little Johnny England material, some of Peggy's songs and tunes from various sources, and a smattering of Sandy Denny and Fairport. We might even throw in a bit of Jethro Tull. Alongside this original material, we hope to play some cover versions of our favourite songs down the years.  Add Peggy's skills as a raconteur and one or two of my duff jokes and it should be an idiosyncratic, rocking evening of virtuoso fun for nearly all the family!”

Doors 8pm, music starts at 8.30pm.

Belshazzar's Feast

Website: www.belshazzarsfeast.co.uk

Belshazzar’s Feast are Paul Sartin (Bellowhead) and Paul Hutchinson (Hoover The Dog).  Described as “one of folk’s great odd couples” by the Independent, they have released three acclaimed albums: Food of Love, Find The Lady and the seasonal Frost Bites, from which much of this concert will be drawn.  “Known for their sense of humour as well their impressive musicianship” (The Guardian), they “play like no-one else you’ve ever heard” (Mike Harding), starting with traditional folk music, adding a touch of classical and jazz, throwing in a bit of pop and music hall, and topping it off wry humour for a unique live experience. 

Doors 7.30pm, music starts at 8.00pm.

The Dylan Project

Website: www.dylanproject.co.uk

Take four of Britain's most talented folk-rock musicians and a unique singer, add the repertoire of a genius, and you've got the recipe for a dream band.  PJ Wright (slide and electric guitars, pedal steel) Gerry Conway (drums and percussion), Phil Bond (keys), Dave Pegg (bass) and the singer is Steve Gibbons (vocals).  As The Dylan Project, they present an exhilarating tribute to the work of arguably the greatest postwar songwriter in the English language.   Their repertoire spans the whole of Dylan's oeuvre – everything from Highway 61 to Mississippi – and new material is frequently brought into the setlist. Whether you are a diehard Dylan fan or just enjoy great songs performed with flair and brio, The Dylan Project will take your breath away.

Doors 8pm, music starts at 8.45pm.