Artists
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Canada Nathan Rogers - son of the late Canadian folk icon Stan Rogers - is a superb entertainer in his own right |
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Scotland Real Time -traditional/contemporary songs and music from Scotland's Kenny Speirs & Northumbrian based Judy Dinning Rallion - 4 piece Scottish traditional band with Steve Lawrence (Iron Horse) Fiona Cuthill, Marieke McBean & Andrew Lyons Gibb Todd - Australian based singer/songwriter banjo & guitar with traditional Scottish/Irish material Eilidh Grant Band - one of Celtic Connections Danny Winners, Eilidh's pure clear voice delivers outstanding vocals Christine Bovill - with musical influences as diverse as Edith Piaf, Leonard Cohen and Cole Porter, Christine has earned herself an acclaimed reputation as a solo singer in Scotland. |
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England & Wales Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby -superb singer/songwriter from Nashville and famed lead guitarist with Strawbs for 25 years Vin Garbutt - singer/songwriter and humourous stories (Scottish dates only) Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies -contemporary songs & music of the North East of England, from arguably the best singer/songwriter on the folk scene (nominee Best Folksinger, BBC 2 Folk Awards),superb fiddle/vocal accompaniment from Kate Bramley, Andy May (Northumbrian pipes) and David De La Haye on bass Flossie Malavialle - from France but based in Darlington, strong voice and guitar playing Bram Taylor - singer and guitar player with a strong voice and a wicked sense of humour Stony - finely crafted songs and superb musicianship from Richard Adams & Mark Gordon Show of Hands-BBC Folk Award 2004 "Best Live Act" for Englands most successful acoustic roots duo Steven Knightley and Phil Beer (Scottish dates only) Penni
McLaren Walker -A respected singer/songwriter whose songs
have been recorded by other artists. Penni’s unique open tuned
guitar style, coupled with a voice that carries wide musical depth
and range has been described as “the perfect match”. Mabon - 6 piece from Wales whose music is described as Original, Interceltic and World Music.Mabon have played their exciting and original style of music at concerts and festivals worldwide. |
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Ireland Colum Sands - singer, songwriter and storyteller, member of the renowned Sands Family from Co Down David Munnelly Band - award winning Irish trad music by some of Irelands top young musicians. A super hi-energy performance. Frances Black- a unique vocal talent, Best Female Artist awards and platinum discs to her credit Niamh Ni Charra - superb young fiddle and concertina player currently part of the Carlos Nunez Band and formerly Riverdance Marian Bradfield - talented singer/songwriter from Donegal Fil Campbell - respected singer who has recently focused on popular Irish songs of the 30's and 40's as featured on her CD and TV programme Songbirds. Accompanied by Tom McFarland, multi instrumentalist and backing vocals |