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Tue 6th	Nov 2018	The Shackleton Trio
		The Shackleton Trio (formerly The Georgia Shackleton Trio) play an exciting blend of Americana, folk and self-penned material, instrumentally influenced by British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, with a regional twist from her native East Anglia. Georgia’s skills as a singer and instrumentalist have been put to the test in numerous different contexts, and this trio sees her teaming up with guitar powerhouse Aaren Bennett and mandolin ace Nic Zuppardi. Together they have toured the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands, appeared at Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, Towersey Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week, Folk East, and concert halls and folk clubs across the UK.
Tue 27th	Nov 2018	Emily Mae Winters
		“Some singers grow on you over time and others stop you in your tracks. Emily Mae Winters falls into the second category.” Fatea Magazine Emily Mae Winters’ songs are quickly permeating the folk and song writing scene. A poetic singer songwriter, influenced by the likes of Gillian Welch, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz and Kate Rusby; her music splits the difference between the gentle seas of folk and country. In 2016, Emily teamed up with BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Ben Walker to produce her first commercial EP release ‘Foreign Waters’. Her self-penned track ‘Anchor’ from the release won the folk category in the Guardian Songwriting Competition. The tracks have received extensive national and international folk and Americana radio play including support from the BBC Radio 2 Good Morning Sunday with Clare Balding and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe. She has just released her debut album ‘Siren Serenade’, which hosts a combination of self-penned and traditional folk songs. “Emily Mae Winters has produced an arresting, enthralling tantalising introduction to her work that leaves us hungry for more.” Folk Radio UK “Superbly crafted and dramatic song writing.. Winters’ songs reflect a love of poetry, her lyrics giving a dark edge to songs that are beautifully performed. ” R2 Magazine
Tue 11th	Dec 2018	Tudor Lodge
		Tudor Lodge, founded in 1968 are John Cee Stannard, who also performs solo and with his group Blue Horizon together with Lynne Whiteland, doyenne of the Boars Bridge Festival who joined in 1980. They’ve produced 9 albums so far and gigged as far afield as Tokyo. Since 1988 they’ve been a song-writing and performing duo creating a sparkling array of original songs. We’re delighted to be able to welcome them back to the club.
Tue 8th	Jan 2019	Emerald Hill
		This Essex quartet play a variety of traditional and original songs with verve and enthusiasm to anyone at all (as Jake Thackray might have said). Accompanying themselves on bouzouki, cello, guitar, violin, bodhran, banjo and woodwind, this is the perfect act to rouse you from those post Christmas blues.
Tue 29th	Jan 2019	Joe Wilkes
		Joe’s a singer/songwriter you’ll want to hear again! "Wilkes is a major talent" R2 Magazine "A name to look out for" Blues Matters "Unlike many of his contemporaries” The Morning Star "Joe Wilkes is one of those all-too-rare musicians who, when they play, make you believe in them instantly" Americana UK
Tue 19th	Feb 2019	WolfNote
		WolfNote are an acoustic folk and roots quintet from Berkshire comprising multi-instrumentalist Mike with his gammy leg, violinist and vocalist Ceri with her dodgy back, Gill on guitar, vocals and dulcimer, also falling to bits and cellist and vocalist Bex, a crazy cat lady. Sacha Mayhew percussionist has recently joined the band. They use string and vocal harmonies and their music sounds a bit like American folk with strings similar to the Beatles. Despite looking inexplicably cross on stage people seem to like their warm, enveloping, sound. They have won The Graham Steel showcase artist award and have featured on BBC radio. WolfNote would just like to say that they are not sisters and Mike is not their dad.
Tue 12th	Mar 2019	Reunion Lane
		This recently-formed trio consists of three seasoned folk performers. Alison Fenner on vocals and duet concertina was an original member of Bread & Roses and has performed as part of the quartet, Commonground. David Fenner on vocals, guitar and mandola performed as one of the King Gippos and also with Commonground. Simon Diegan on vocals and melodeon played with Wiltshire Reunion and now plays with Celtic Heartbeat. We’re familiar with Alison and David’s fine performances as a duet, we’ve had Commonground as guests at the club and we’re looking forward to this combination. “Reunion Lane played a great set at the Towersey Festival. Their musicianship and vocal harmony brought both laughter and tears to very appreciative audience. Top band.” Jim Greenhough, Thame Club Organiser
Tue 2nd	Apr 2019	Sunjay Brayne
		Sunjay’s style has that natural drift between folk and blues and both camps have recognised his obvious flair. There have been a clutch of award nominations, including winning the Wath Festival Young Performers Award. He also made the final selection for the BBC’s Young Folk Award in 2012, had three nominations at the Exposure Music Awards 2014 and was also recognised by the 2014 British Blues Awards. “For such a young performer, Sunjay shows real confidence, maturity and ease on stage that it seems like he has been doing nothing else all of his life.” – Folk All Magazine “A great voice."- Blues Matters Magazine “He's a wizard on the guitar; I think I'd call it jazz-folk!” – Vin Garbutt
Tue 16th	Apr 2019	Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter
		Sally Ironmonger & Brian Carter have been writing, performing and bickering together for nearly 20 years. They have produced 3 studio albums of songs about shipyards, prostitutes, trips to the seaside, self-deprecating amusing songs and protest anthems. They are an absolute one off. They have a quirky and distinctive style, with Brian’s unusual and accomplished guitar technique the perfect accompaniment to Sally’s unique voice. They love what they do, and their aim is to entertain, with songs that make you laugh, or cry, or just think. Don’t miss them. “Teasing, thought-provoking, foot-tapping, belly-laughing, ale swigging, murdering, schizophrenic, tear-inducing wordsmith” (pennyblackmusic) Winner of the 2016 Milkmaid Folksong Competition
Tue 14th	May 2019	Jack Rutter
		’A truly captivating singer of traditional songs, Jack Rutter’s new record feels like one of the classic folk albums of the 70s’ - Jon Boden 'A voice as rich and beautiful as his native Yorkshire' - English Folk Expo Still in his mid 20s, Jack Rutter (Moore Moss Rutter, Seth Lakeman band, Jackie Oates band) is a highly respected singer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist playing within the British folk tradition. His new solo set features a range of well known and rare traditional songs from a variety of sources, delivered with guitar, bouzouki or duet concertina accompaniment that complement his signature ‘honest, unaffected vocals’ (Yorkshire Evening Post). “It sounds like folk music used to. The man’s good!” Steve Primarolo
Tue 4th	Jun 2019	James Hickman & Dan Cassidy
		Hickman’s emotive, soaring vocals and driving guitar is complemented by Cassidy’s ingenious and virtuosic fiddling. Their sound flows from the connection between British and American folk and is bursting with all the humour, heartbreak and excitement of these genres. The lively English wit of Hickman is set against Cassidy’s bone-dry irony and American drawl as they take audiences on a dynamic and unforgettable transatlantic journey. James' and Dan's duo was formed in 2008, beginning with several successful local shows in James' hometown of Shrewsbury and the surrounding county of Shropshire. Their relaxed banter and unique musical style was well received and they were soon performing further afield.
Tue 18th	Jun 2019	Sylvia Barnes & Sandy Stanage
		Sylvia and Sandy have been performing as a duo since 2006, the year that saw Sylvia crowned "Scots Singer of the Year" at the Scots Trad Music Awards; however their association goes back to the heady days of the '70s, when both were founder members of the influential Glasgow band Kentigern. Sylvia went on from there to become one of the elite group of female vocalists to sing with Battlefield Band, before moving to England. After Kentigern Sandy continued to work as a soloist and with numerous singers and musicians, as well as appearing on a number of recordings, before releasing two solo albums to much critical acclaim. He also spent four years on the teaching staff of the RSAMD (now Royal Conservatoire of Scotland). Sandy released his third solo album, Touch Wood, in 2017. "such conviction and emotion. A masterpiece Performance." Pete Heywood (Living Tradition) "an inspiration to me" – Dougie Pincock "The guitar guv'nor" – Archie Fisher