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January 2020
Jack Rutter
Impressive traditional songs and strings - with his new CD "Gold of Scar and Shale". Jack Rutter Jack Rutter is a highly respected folk singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist from West Yorkshire. His second solo album Gold of Scar & Shale was released on 4 October this year. Jack Rutter grew up in the Holme Valley area of West Yorkshire and has forged a highly successful career playing music across the UK and Europe. In addition to his acclaimed solo work, he…
Find out more »February 2020
Barn Dance at Waring Green with caller Brenda Spence and the Dogsbody band
The Dogsbody band is a well-established West Yorkshire folk dance and ceildh band who perform lively renditions of traditional music and dances of the British Isles, from fast jigs and reels to slow, lilting Celtic love songs. The members are Pete Norman on guitar, Leah Fox on harp, Norrie Spence on melodeon and whistle, Kath Charnock on fiddle, and Fran Hughes on 12 string guitar. Dogsbody's Caller is Brenda Spence, who also plays the bodhran and the bazouki. Brenda is…
Find out more »Bernard Wrigley
The Bard of Bolton Bernard Wrigley is the master of the bass concertina - come along for a wonderful evening of old songs, Lancashire humour, and reminiscences.
Find out more »March 2020
Barn Dance at Waring Green with Granny’s Attic and caller Michelle Holding
We're bringing a fabulous Barn Dance experience to Waring Green on 21 March, when Granny's Attic will be returning to play for you to dance. The caller will be Michelle Holding and together we're going to have a great night. Granny's Attic Granny's Attic - Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (Melodeon, Concertina), George Sansome (Guitar) and Lewis Wood (Fiddle, Mandolin) - are well known for their performances in Folk Clubs and at Festivals up and down the country, where they have been heralded…
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Barn Dance at Waring Green with caller Dave Ingledew and the Wakes Band
The Wakes Band is a brand-new English ceilidh band – young at heart but packing loads of musical experience. Inspired by the Winster Wakes Week celebrations, the band’s sound encompasses English dance, music hall and jazz to create a uniquely foot-stomping sound, not dissimilar to a cross between Northwest Morris, a marching brass band, a fairground steam organ and Glen Miller! The members are: Keith Kendrick - anglo concertina, percussion; Sylvia Needham - McCann duet concertina, banjo ukulele; Nick Barber…
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