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A selection of the Guests seen
Every Wednesday At 9pm Throughout The Year

Guest Date Details
Real Time 1 Dec 2004 A formidable new line-up of talent........Kenny Speirs on guitar, Judy Dinning a singer songwriter with suberb vocals, Iain Anderson a brilliant young fiddle player. Superb harmonies..... traditional Scottish songs with Kenny and Judy's own compositions.....a winning combination......the keyword to Real Time is versatility. Tom Roseburgh joins the band for the larger UK gigs.
Richard
Grainger 31 Mar 2004 A professional performer for over 15 years and is best known as a solo artist Grainger is a strong singer & his extensive repertoire of traditional material is delivered with & without accompaniment of his guitar. Richard is a native of Middlesbrough & he is passionate about his roots, the contrasting worlds of industrial Teesside & the the moor & cliffs of the Cleveland Coast. Several of his songs are widely sung throughout the English speaking world.
Rick Christian 21 May 2003 Over the years Rick has appeared on numerous radio stations throughout Britain, as well as receiving airplay in Canada, the USA, and Belgium, he even played live on a Virgin Airlines 747 to the USA.
Risky Business 29 Sept 2004 Ruth from Derbyshire is an exceptional vocalist, Ken from Manchester has superb musical talent, Dave a Zimbabwean is a powerful songwriter. For this accomplished trio (two guitars and three voices) expect standing room only!
Roam Date Exciting & accomplished 4-piece acoustic band centered on the North West. Performing original songs by singer & guitarist Colin: & other songs - poems by writers such as Oscar Wilde, Tolkien - set to music by Colin & the band. Accompanied by guitar, celtic harp, flute, bass flute, bouzouki, cittern, uilleann pipes, fiddle & whistles played by Ben & Chris. Rachael's pure & pwerful vocals are striking, she addresses each line with stunning effect.
Rob Johnson 26 June 2002 From West London the finest songwriter to emerge from these isles in the last decade his love songs as touching as the political material is sharp, the guy is a real star. Rosa’s Lovely Daughters is just one of his songs. His songs are popular in USA, Australia & Canada.
Robin Laing 26 Jan 1999 Robin has created a one-man show on the subject of Scotch whisky & folk song, - a powerful combination! Robin's instrument is the classical guitar & he joins this with the old Scots Ballads, the "Muckle Sangs", & songs of Robert Burns.
Rocky Mountain Ploughboys 30 June 1999 From the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Pennines & the swamps of Saddleworth: a spicy range of bluegrass, blues, cajun, country, ragtime, rock’n’roll. A blend of fiddle, guitar, accordion, dobro, banjo, stand-up bass, harp, mandolin; great musicianship with 3 talented singers!
Ron Truman Border 7 July 2004 A welcome for this excellent singer / songwriter, whose songs are becoming very popular & have been recorded by many folk musicians. Ron Truman Border has been recommended by Geoff Hegginbottom who covers a lot of his song. Ron has recorded 7 albums in 5 years and although he is a recent new comer to the folk scene he is rapidly gaining a positve reputation as a writer & performer.
Roughtown 18 Aug 2004 Five piece folk/rock band, comprising Tameside's most talented musicians, named after one of the oldest parts of Mossley. May be acoustic tonight!
Roy Clinging 28 Aug 2002 Roy is a full time performer, a gentle giant among singers and musicians, material from his native Cheshire is especially noteworthy, with his maritime songs/stories, the English concertina, he gives 100% entertainment. Great songs, great singer, great player.
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Sara Grey 8 Nov 2000 Lovely voice, one of the most popular singers on the folk scene, accompanies herself by frailing a five string banjo. Equally at home with a gentle lyric or an account of harsh life on the frontier, is well known for her mountain music and storytelling - especially stories from New England where she grew up. Has been performing professionally for more than 30 years.
Scolds Bridle 9 June 2004 One of the leading female duos in the country, are the perfect act for a listening audience which is keen to participate. Scold’s Bridle have developed a show entitled "We are The Women Left on the Shore", which makes hearts swell and tears flow, you shall be moved.
Solan 25 July 2001 Solan emerged in July 1999, Frances on Concertina, Richard on guitar and vocals, have toured extensively playing Shetland, Scottish, North American, Irish and original tunes and songs. Richard has written a number of songs and tunes over the years, some on CD.
Stanley Accrington 15 Dec 2004 Tomorrow's news in the style of yesterday's songs in an original traditional way. Sometimes daft, usually different. The Bard of Shaw gave his first live performance at Stalybridge's Buffet Bar in 1979. Stanley Accrington (that's not his real name) local man, former Rochdale Station Master, is revealed as a talented wordsmith, scatalogical, good-naturedly xenophobic and occasionally brilliant.
Stringmen 7 Feb 1996 Accomplished & respected musicians, play & demonstrate a wild collection of guitars, violins, banjos, mandolins, bass guitars, & percussion instruments! They combine chords, melody, & rhythms play to make music & sing. The Stringmen bring the exiting world of sounds to you.
Steve & Kristi Nebel 10 Mar 2004 Steve's strong song writing & Kristi's wonderful voice & base playing focus on performing songs they have written themselves that deal with life in Alaska & NW Canada. They are peace activists & currently reside in Tacoma, WA, USA.
Steve Tiltson 10 July 2002 Steve has been writing and recording for more years than he probably wants to remember, at least 30! His most famous song "Slip Jigs & Reels" has been recorded by many. Uncomplicated guitar and songs about lost innocence tragedy.
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Tall Stories 21 Mar 2001 Tall Stories have been together now for about four years. They have been booked at Folk Festivals and at Folk clubs, each performance has been highly acclaimed and more importantly, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.
Tickawinda 3/5 Nov 2004 In 1979 "Tickawinda" were the resident band at the Rose & Crown folk club in Stalybridge and they were very popular; they played throughout the country. Now reunited after 25 years! Guaranteed night of entertainment!
Tim Wood 4 Aug 2004 Great singer-songwriter Tim is making a welcome visit back after an all-too-long absence. He's lost none of that unique presence, with a grand line in chat & anecdotes, and his songs are as relevant, perceptive and hard-hitting as ever. An evening with Tim slips by all too quickly. A favourite of Jim!
Tim Van Eyken 24 June 1999 BBC Young Folk Award winning musician and singer Tim van Eyken has been wowing audiences all over the world with his distinctive style, and occasionally drinking a glass of lime and soda at his local pub.
Tom & Barbara Brown 8 Dec 2004 From Combe Maritn, sing West Country songs really well, with guitar, mandola, melodeon. With gigs all over the UK, they're loving every minute of it!
Tom Brown &
Ian Goodier 28 July 2004 Tom is an excellent singer with a wide repertoire of songs & is an excellent guitarist. He is accompanied by Ian's excellent squeeze box. You would have to work hard to find a better concertina player than Ian, and Tom provides a wonderful accompaniment with his vocals & guitar.
Tom McConville 17 Nov 2004 Tom is a virtuoso fiddle player and song master of National and International fame. He never fails to enthral his audiences with his huge repertoire of traditional and more contemporary songs and tunes.
Tom Napper &
Tom Bliss 18 Feb 2004 With a proven high level of musicianship, buckets of skill & experience, these two gifted complementary talented exponents of mandolin-family instruments, tenor banjo, guitar, combine superior modern-day folk writing with catchy choruses which enhance the memorable tunes, a tremendously winning combination.
Tom Paley 25 Aug 2004 Born and raised in New York City, Tom Paley instruments are Banjo,guitar & fiddle. American Old-Time music & Swedish fiddle-music! In Sweden, he's been awarded the Zorn-medal for his Swedish fiddling. For a time, he performed with Woody Guthrie, Mike Seeger & John Cohen. In 1966 he moved to England, where he has lived ever since.
Tony &
Marianne Downs 21 Jan 2004 Tony began his musical career with Mike Harding, a partnership that lasted 6 years. Then for the next 20 years became one half of the highly successful comedy duo, "The Beggar men". Now he teams up with Pete Martin as "Hanky Park". Tony sings Lancashire Folk & Old Time Singalong & also performs monologues and subtle, witty repartee. Marianne is a marvellous singer and it is well worth going out of your way to hear her.
Tony Rose 24 Apr 2002 Tony Rose died peacefully in his sleep on 6th June 2002. One of the strongest advocates of English traditional music he played clubs & festivals for almost 20 years. Rose wrote: "On the surface, the old songs may relate to the trappings & traditions of another time but don't be fooled by that. These are tough songs, built to last, & the currency they deal in is bare emotion".
Tony Taffinder 2 June 2004 Tony Taffinder excellent all round musician and fine singer. He always gives an inspiring performance. Joined by fellow singer-songwriter Bruce Baillie from West Yorkshire who excels in amusing songs.
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Guest	Date	Details
Real Time	1 Dec 2004	A formidable new line-up of talent........Kenny Speirs on guitar, Judy Dinning a singer songwriter with suberb vocals, Iain Anderson a brilliant young fiddle player. Superb harmonies..... traditional Scottish songs with Kenny and Judy's own compositions.....a winning combination......the keyword to Real Time is versatility. Tom Roseburgh joins the band for the larger UK gigs.
Richard Grainger	31 Mar 2004	A professional performer for over 15 years and is best known as a solo artist Grainger is a strong singer & his extensive repertoire of traditional material is delivered with & without accompaniment of his guitar. Richard is a native of Middlesbrough & he is passionate about his roots, the contrasting worlds of industrial Teesside & the the moor & cliffs of the Cleveland Coast. Several of his songs are widely sung throughout the English speaking world.
Rick Christian	21 May 2003	Over the years Rick has appeared on numerous radio stations throughout Britain, as well as receiving airplay in Canada, the USA, and Belgium, he even played live on a Virgin Airlines 747 to the USA.
Risky Business	29 Sept 2004	Ruth from Derbyshire is an exceptional vocalist, Ken from Manchester has superb musical talent, Dave a Zimbabwean is a powerful songwriter. For this accomplished trio (two guitars and three voices) expect standing room only!
Roam	Date	Exciting & accomplished 4-piece acoustic band centered on the North West. Performing original songs by singer & guitarist Colin: & other songs - poems by writers such as Oscar Wilde, Tolkien - set to music by Colin & the band. Accompanied by guitar, celtic harp, flute, bass flute, bouzouki, cittern, uilleann pipes, fiddle & whistles played by Ben & Chris. Rachael's pure & pwerful vocals are striking, she addresses each line with stunning effect.
Rob Johnson	26 June 2002	From West London the finest songwriter to emerge from these isles in the last decade his love songs as touching as the political material is sharp, the guy is a real star. Rosa’s Lovely Daughters is just one of his songs. His songs are popular in USA, Australia & Canada.
Robin Laing	26 Jan 1999	Robin has created a one-man show on the subject of Scotch whisky & folk song, - a powerful combination! Robin's instrument is the classical guitar & he joins this with the old Scots Ballads, the "Muckle Sangs", & songs of Robert Burns.
Rocky Mountain Ploughboys	30 June 1999	From the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Pennines & the swamps of Saddleworth: a spicy range of bluegrass, blues, cajun, country, ragtime, rock’n’roll. A blend of fiddle, guitar, accordion, dobro, banjo, stand-up bass, harp, mandolin; great musicianship with 3 talented singers!
Ron Truman Border	7 July 2004	A welcome for this excellent singer / songwriter, whose songs are becoming very popular & have been recorded by many folk musicians. Ron Truman Border has been recommended by Geoff Hegginbottom who covers a lot of his song. Ron has recorded 7 albums in 5 years and although he is a recent new comer to the folk scene he is rapidly gaining a positve reputation as a writer & performer.
Roughtown	18 Aug 2004	Five piece folk/rock band, comprising Tameside's most talented musicians, named after one of the oldest parts of Mossley. May be acoustic tonight!
Roy Clinging	28 Aug 2002	Roy is a full time performer, a gentle giant among singers and musicians, material from his native Cheshire is especially noteworthy, with his maritime songs/stories, the English concertina, he gives 100% entertainment. Great songs, great singer, great player.
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Sara Grey	8 Nov 2000	Lovely voice, one of the most popular singers on the folk scene, accompanies herself by frailing a five string banjo. Equally at home with a gentle lyric or an account of harsh life on the frontier, is well known for her mountain music and storytelling - especially stories from New England where she grew up. Has been performing professionally for more than 30 years.
Scolds Bridle	9 June 2004	One of the leading female duos in the country, are the perfect act for a listening audience which is keen to participate. Scold’s Bridle have developed a show entitled "We are The Women Left on the Shore", which makes hearts swell and tears flow, you shall be moved.
Solan	25 July 2001	Solan emerged in July 1999, Frances on Concertina, Richard on guitar and vocals, have toured extensively playing Shetland, Scottish, North American, Irish and original tunes and songs. Richard has written a number of songs and tunes over the years, some on CD.
Stanley Accrington	15 Dec 2004	Tomorrow's news in the style of yesterday's songs in an original traditional way. Sometimes daft, usually different. The Bard of Shaw gave his first live performance at Stalybridge's Buffet Bar in 1979. Stanley Accrington (that's not his real name) local man, former Rochdale Station Master, is revealed as a talented wordsmith, scatalogical, good-naturedly xenophobic and occasionally brilliant.
Stringmen	7 Feb 1996	Accomplished & respected musicians, play & demonstrate a wild collection of guitars, violins, banjos, mandolins, bass guitars, & percussion instruments! They combine chords, melody, & rhythms play to make music & sing. The Stringmen bring the exiting world of sounds to you.
Steve & Kristi Nebel	10 Mar 2004	Steve's strong song writing & Kristi's wonderful voice & base playing focus on performing songs they have written themselves that deal with life in Alaska & NW Canada. They are peace activists & currently reside in Tacoma, WA, USA.
Steve Tiltson	10 July 2002	Steve has been writing and recording for more years than he probably wants to remember, at least 30! His most famous song "Slip Jigs & Reels" has been recorded by many. Uncomplicated guitar and songs about lost innocence tragedy.
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Tall Stories	21 Mar 2001	Tall Stories have been together now for about four years. They have been booked at Folk Festivals and at Folk clubs, each performance has been highly acclaimed and more importantly, thoroughly enjoyed by the audience.
Tickawinda	3/5 Nov 2004	In 1979 "Tickawinda" were the resident band at the Rose & Crown folk club in Stalybridge and they were very popular; they played throughout the country. Now reunited after 25 years! Guaranteed night of entertainment!
Tim Wood	4 Aug 2004	Great singer-songwriter Tim is making a welcome visit back after an all-too-long absence. He's lost none of that unique presence, with a grand line in chat & anecdotes, and his songs are as relevant, perceptive and hard-hitting as ever. An evening with Tim slips by all too quickly. A favourite of Jim!
Tim Van Eyken	24 June 1999	BBC Young Folk Award winning musician and singer Tim van Eyken has been wowing audiences all over the world with his distinctive style, and occasionally drinking a glass of lime and soda at his local pub.
Tom & Barbara Brown	8 Dec 2004	From Combe Maritn, sing West Country songs really well, with guitar, mandola, melodeon. With gigs all over the UK, they're loving every minute of it!
Tom Brown & Ian Goodier	28 July 2004	Tom is an excellent singer with a wide repertoire of songs & is an excellent guitarist. He is accompanied by Ian's excellent squeeze box. You would have to work hard to find a better concertina player than Ian, and Tom provides a wonderful accompaniment with his vocals & guitar.
Tom McConville	17 Nov 2004	Tom is a virtuoso fiddle player and song master of National and International fame. He never fails to enthral his audiences with his huge repertoire of traditional and more contemporary songs and tunes.
Tom Napper & Tom Bliss	18 Feb 2004	With a proven high level of musicianship, buckets of skill & experience, these two gifted complementary talented exponents of mandolin-family instruments, tenor banjo, guitar, combine superior modern-day folk writing with catchy choruses which enhance the memorable tunes, a tremendously winning combination.
Tom Paley	25 Aug 2004	Born and raised in New York City, Tom Paley instruments are Banjo,guitar & fiddle. American Old-Time music & Swedish fiddle-music! In Sweden, he's been awarded the Zorn-medal for his Swedish fiddling. For a time, he performed with Woody Guthrie, Mike Seeger & John Cohen. In 1966 he moved to England, where he has lived ever since.
Tony & Marianne Downs	21 Jan 2004	Tony began his musical career with Mike Harding, a partnership that lasted 6 years. Then for the next 20 years became one half of the highly successful comedy duo, "The Beggar men". Now he teams up with Pete Martin as "Hanky Park". Tony sings Lancashire Folk & Old Time Singalong & also performs monologues and subtle, witty repartee. Marianne is a marvellous singer and it is well worth going out of your way to hear her.
Tony Rose	24 Apr 2002	Tony Rose died peacefully in his sleep on 6th June 2002. One of the strongest advocates of English traditional music he played clubs & festivals for almost 20 years. Rose wrote: "On the surface, the old songs may relate to the trappings & traditions of another time but don't be fooled by that. These are tough songs, built to last, & the currency they deal in is bare emotion".
Tony Taffinder	2 June 2004	Tony Taffinder excellent all round musician and fine singer. He always gives an inspiring performance. Joined by fellow singer-songwriter Bruce Baillie from West Yorkshire who excels in amusing songs.
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