Tue 16th

Jun 2026

Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner

After years of performing individually and in combination with a variety of well-known singers and bands, Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner have both served long apprenticeships on the shop-floor of folk music. They finally settled into a permanent duo and made their first CD, 'Parallel', in 2003, and have since made five more on the Wildgoose label.

They finally settled into a permanent duo and made their first CD, 'Parallel', in 2003, and have since made five more on the Wildgoose label.

Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles (including swanee, policeman's and referee's), list a spoons workshop in their hall of fame, and are not in the least averse to dressing up or dancing when a song requires it. They both agree, however, that their voices are their most important instruments. Their resulting style is a unique blend of stunning song and harmony, and a humour which takes their audience on a roller-coaster ride - "everything from high tragedy to ingenious smut in glorious vocal harmony!

Tue 15th

Sep 2026

Den Miller

Strong melodies, catchy sing-along choruses and intelligent lyrics, are the trademark of songs composed and performed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Den Miller. Den is an engaging and entertaining live performer, delivering his music and his message with clarity, energy and a good deal of humour.   During his performances you can expect songs “from wildly comic to deeply poignant”, backed by guitar, keyboard, harmonica, autoharp and, often, the audience. “An experience not to be missed.”

"Den can deliver a hefty punch with a killer turn of phrase" - FATEA Magazine

“Went down a storm ... with the organisers being besieged with requests for us to book him again!” - Raising The Rafters Folk Club

Tue 20th

Oct 2026

Phil Maguire

Phil has always been intrigued by storytelling and the old folk songs of times gone by. With these in mind, he’s worked to create his own voice and stories out of the history of these tunes. He’s regularly showcasing new songs across London and the UK and hopes to bring along a mixture of intimate folk dreams, foot-stompers and soaring ballads.

Demerara Records - "Phil Maguire's songs were original and impressive as was his guitar and bouzouki playing but, wow, his voice was shuddering and earth shattering at times. What a talent he is.”.

The Barn Studio - "I truly believe Phil is destined to become one of the kings of the folk scene. His songs have an extraordinary depth and timelessness."

Tue 20th

Oct 2026

Mandy Woods

Mandy’s fine songwriter and performer and a return appearance at the club is long overdue.

“Mandy's music is like a hug, in a song.” - Sara Williams (Philadelphia, PA; board of directors, Xtreme Folk Scene), 24 April 2023

“Mandy Woods took our breath away with her amazing story telling, delicate delivery and lyrical genius...wow!” - Singer-songwriter Gordon McKinney on Mandy’s performance at the Bluebird Café, Nashville, 1 July 2019

“And so we came to Mandy Woods. All of her songs were self-penned and her lyrics are poignant, sensitive and clever... I was reminded somehow of Buffy Sainte-Marie ... the depth and belief behind the words. An impressive performance.” - Uckfield Folk & Blues Club, 14 April 2016

If you've heard Mandy perform before, you'll want to be there, otherwise it's an opportunity not to miss.

Tue 15th

Dec 2026

Dove's Vagaries

Dove's Vagaries are a duo who always liven up an evening when they're around.

Their songs are varied from those with choruses to sing along to those just for listening. They sing and play some ancient music from the 12th and 13th centuries and up to music hall numbers and the 19th century. Some songs are accompanied and others are in acapella harmony. Their instrumentals are played on a variety of instruments including melodeon, concertina, dulcimer, smallpipes, cornamuses, hulusi, whistles, flutes and the biggest bass drum you ever did see (unless you've seen a bigger one, of course) - not a guitar in sight!!!

Tue 19th

Jan 2027

Bird in the Belly

Bird in the Belly comprises folk-duo Hickory Signals (Laura Ward and Adam Ronchetti), alt-folk singer-songwriter Ben Webb (Jinnwoo, Green Ribbons), and multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Pryor. Together they have collected little known and forgotten lyrics, poems and stories from around the UK, and set them to their own “hypnotically original compositions” (fRoots).

"Strong folk a-cappella singing - distinctively contemporary and earthy vocalising - haunting fiddle playing - timeless acoustic guitar picking - and classic rocking rhythms"  - Colin Bailey, R2 Magazine

They took the club by storm last time they came and we’re not averse to some more of that!

Tue 16th

Mar 2027

Damian Clarke

Damian last performed at our club in 2018, so a repeat visit is well overdue.

A founder member of Pressgang, Damian’s a fine folk singer/songwriter who’s on a musical mission is to showcase the hammered dulcimer, which predominates in his performances, and the hurdy gurdy, and to improve their appeal to a broad audience. Beyond his own songs and tunes, his performances include many traditional numbers from Ireland and the British Isles and may even involve songs in Irish, Plat Deutsch or Breton. He likes a good story song and is keen to show how the oral tradition works in songs by playing some less well-known versions of traditional folk songs.

Damian’s concerts are varied, in mood, tone and he loves to get the audience to sing along, to ask questions and even try out the instruments, so come along and enjoy the evening!