> Chorley Folk Festival, Chorley, Lancs. Ken & Angie Bladen, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, Lancs PR7 3QU. Tel 01257 263678. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.four-fools.co.uk. Artistes: Artisan + Bernard Wrigley + Dave Fletcher & Bill Whaley + Tom McConville & Pauline Cato + Sean & James Cannon + The Parting Glass + Heather Heywood + Donal Maguire + Quartz + Four ‘n’ Aft + Jim Mageean + Bryony + Kevin & Ellen Mitchell + Shellback Chorus + Mick Ryan & Pete Harris + Ed Rennie + Alistair Anderson + Bryony + Rhymeside + Shellback Chorus + Cloudstreet (Aus) ++

> Dent Folk Festival, Dent, Cumbria. Alec Lyon, 3 North Rd, Holme, Lancs LA6 1QJ. Tel 01524 582803. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk. CANCELLED

> Droylsden Folk Festival. Tel Christine 0161 370 6587 or Brenda 0161 432 4830. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.droylsdenfolkfestival.org

> Albion Hotel, Wallasey: Albion Folk Club: Singers Night

> Astley Arms, Chapel Hill, Dukinfield: Monthly Open Mic & SongwriterNight hosted by Ann English

> Black Bull, Horwich: Bogtrotters

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

> Blues Bar, Crosby, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Sunday Sociable 2pm

> Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport, Cumbria: Blues on Sunday 4pm

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Singaround

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Singaround

> Crown Hotel, 24 Redearth Rd, Darwen, Lancs BB3 2AB: King Bees. (blues) Info (venue) 01254 703192

> Crown Hotel, Garstang: Crown Folk Club: Singers Night

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, Stockport: Irish Trad Music Session

> Freeholders Arms, Lancaster: Singers on Sunday: Singaround

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Jackson’s Pit, Oldham: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: closed

> Lamb, Halliwell Rd, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Roger McGuinn. Box Office 0161 876 2000

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Singers Night

> Railway, Droylsden: Open Air Concert with local artistes 1pm - 5pm. Evening Concert hosted by Lynn & Barrie Hardman. A Droylsden Folk Festival Event

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> St Kentigern’s Social Club, Hart Rd, Manchester M14 7BB: Quare Craic. Info (venue) 0161 224 2033

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Singers Night

> Star Inn, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Singaround

> Vale Park, New Brighton, Wirral: Folk in the Park with Reckless Elbow ++

> Walshaw Sports Club, Tottington, Bury: Walshaw Folk Club: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm: Sturdy Beggars

> Witchwood, 152 Old St, Ashton-u-Lyne OL6 7SF: Cold Flame. (Jethro Tull Show) Info 0161 344 0321

> BBC Radio Merseyside: Folkscene 7.05pm: with Stan Ambrose.

> BBC Radio Stoke: Genevieve Tudor: folk music 8pm

> BBC Radio Cumbria: Northern Folk 9pm; with Alistair Anderson

> Bacup Conservative Club: Bacup Folk Club: Singaround

> Bar Risa, Chorlton St, Manchester: Acoustica! Open Mic

> Beech Inn, Chorlton, Manchester: Tune session

> Black Bull, Edgworth: Singers & Musicians

> Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport: Acoustic Songwriters Night

> Cumberland Arms, Hindley: Monthly Verse & Worse

> Farmers Arms, Frankby, Wirral: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Gallagher’s, Blackrod: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Green Dragon, St Helens: Green Dragon Folk Club: Singaround

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Singaround

> Lostock Arms, Lostock, Bolton: Rafters Roar Folk Club: Singers Night

> New Land o’ Cakes, Manchester: Sound Check Acoustic Jam Night: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Kris Kristofferson. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Pot of Beer, Manchester: Trad music session

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Singers Night

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Red Lion, Newburgh: Room At The Top: Music, Verse & Whatever

> Revolution, Lancaster: LULUMS Open Mic

> Shippons, Irby: Folk Session

> Smugglers Den, Morecambe: Folk Session

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Carolyn Hester + David Blume. 01704 540011

> Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester CH1 4EZ: Cara Dillon. Info (venue) 01244 390090

> Victoria, Fleetwood: Musicians Session

> Victoria, Woolton Village, Liverpool: Acoustic Jam Night

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Singers Night

> BBC GMR: The Parlour 7pm: Alan Keegan with Irish music

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 8pm - 9pm with Ali O’Brien

Next meetings: June 28, July 26, Aug 23

For further info contact Joe on 01942 215775

> Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar, Chester: Unplugged Folk Night

> Atlantic (Banjo Bar), Liverpool: Atlantic Irish Night

> Bar, Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester: Phat Tuesday: Chorlton Cajun Massive: Singers & Musicians

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Slightly Faded

> Bruins Bar, Manchester: Open Mic Acoustic Night hosted by Chezz

> Bush Inn, Droylsden: Bush Acoustic Music Club: Singers Night

> Cafe Rouge, 651-653 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6QZ: Holly Burton. Info (venue) 0161 438 0444

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Ria’s Riots & Rebels Club featuring John McKay + Damian Jones + Vermin + Abigail Ward + Ria Bright. 7.30pm. Free. Details: [email protected]

> Civil Service Sports & Social Club, St Annes: St Annes Acoustic Roots Club: Singers Night

> Crown, Stockport: Singaround/Open Mic

> Everyman Bistro, Liverpool: Singers Night

> Gregson Centre, Lancaster: Folk Music Session in Cafe/Bar

> Hilldale Village Hall, Parbold: Newburgh Morris Practice

> Horseshoe, Ringley: Singers Night

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Open Stage

> Maghull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Nursery Inn, Stockport: Why Worry Monthly Songwriters Club

> Oak Tree, Coppull: Musicians Session

> Peveril of the Peak, Manchester: Tune session

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Lord of the Dance. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Red Triangle Boxing Club, Liverpool: Johnson’s Acoustic Circus: Performers Night

> Roscoe’s Bar, Swinton: Sing When You’re Swiggin’: Acoustic Night

> Royal Oak, Littleborough: Royal Oak Folk Club: Singers Night

> Southern Hotel, Chorlton, Manchester: Tuesday Night Blues Club: Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Depot

> White Lion, Halton, Lancaster: Bluegrass & Old Time Session

> Abbey Bar, St Petersgate, Stockport: Songwriters Night. 9pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 474 0088

> Alexandra Hotel, 29 Dukes Brow, Blackburn BB2 6EX: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01254 52114

> Alison Arms, Coppull: Singaround

> Barley Mow, Warrington: Essential Songwriters Night

> Bay Horse, Horwich: Raglan

> Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight: Bromborough Folk Club: Singers Night

> Chillies Wine Bar, Wavertree, Liverpool: Catacoustic: Open Mic

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Simon Howarth & Andy May

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Bandersnatch

> Falcon Hotel, Poulton-le-Fylde: Folk at the Falcon: Singaround

> Fleece Inn, Blackburn: Blackburn Folk Club: Singers Night

> Friends Meeting House, Lancaster: Taize - Harmony Singing for Peace

> Junction, Rainford: Bluegrass Workshop 7.30pm; Session 9pm

> New Britannia Inn, Preston: Singers Night

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Irish tune session

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Lord of the Dance. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Irish Night: Garva. A Lymm Festival Event

> Scarisbrick Arms, Downholland: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Shenanigan’s, Bootle: Irish Trad Music Session

> Southport Theatre & Floral Hall, Promedade, Southport PR9 0DZ: Summer Music Hall: Mike Donohoe. Tickets/Info 01704 540454

> Union Vaults, Chester: Singaround & Music Session

> Upton Royal British Legion Club: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waggon & Horses, Burnley: Burnley Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music

> BBC Radio 2: Mike Harding 8pm featuring an interview with American singer/songwriter Dana Robinson

> Arden Arms, Millgate, Stockport: Song Carriers Folk Club: Singaround

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Singers Night

> Cafe Rouge, 651-653 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6QZ: Beci & Bruno. Info (venue) 0161 438 0444

> Cavern, Liverpool: Open Mic 6pm-ish - 8.30pm-ish; featured artiste 8.30pm-ish - 9pm-ish

> Coopers Tap, Morecambe: Open Stage

> Farmers Arms, Wilmslow: Sully’s Irish Music Session

> Gregson Centre, Lancaster: HoBow Fiddle Workshop 6pm - 8pm

> Gregson Centre, Lancaster: Folk Music Session in Cafe/Bar

> Hop Pocket, Chorley: Blues Night

> Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester: Irish music session

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Magazine Hotel, Wallasey: Magazine Folk Club: Singers Night

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Lord of the Dance. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Railway, Droylsden: Folk Upstairs: Singaround

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Railway Folk Club: Roy Bailey

> St Anne’s Parish Club, Ormskirk: Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night with the Britannia Bluegrass Band

> St Luke’s Community Centre, Salford: The Barflies + Open Mic

> Ship Inn, Haskayne, nr Ormskirk: Folk Club: Singers Night

> South West Manchester Cricket Club: Chorlton Folk Club: Dominic Collins

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Fleetwood Folk Club: Singers Night (Folk in the Lounge)

> Swan Inn, Dobcross: Session

> Thirsty Scholar, Manchester: Ria Bright 10pm

> Ulverston Sports Club: South Lakes Folk Club: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

> Volunteer Arms, Bromley Cross, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Sturdy Beggars

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Folk at the Wheatsheaf: Singers & Musicians

> Woodley Civic Hall, Stockport: Woodlarks Harmony Singing Workshop 1.30pm - 3.30pm

> BBC Radio Lancashire: The Drift 8 - 9pm with Phil Brown

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Instrumental Session

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Bollington Folk Club: Singers Night

> Hare & Hounds, Manchester: Full Circle Folk Club: Singers Night

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Singers Night

> Hinds Head, Charnock Richard: Musicians Session

> Kings Arms, Hale, Cumbria: Hale & Hearty Folk Club: Singaround

> Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood FY7 6HF: Bernard Wrigley + Oldham Tinkers. 01253 770547

> Moorbrook Inn, Preston: Preston Folk Club: Singaround

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Lord of the Dance. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Queens Head Inn, Frodsham: Frodsham Folk Club: Singers Night

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: Open Mic Acoustic Night

> Royal British Legion, Poynton: Porkies Folk Club: Quicksilver

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Lightnin’ Willie & the Poorboys (USA). 01704 540011

> Sun Inn, Macclesfield: Irish Trad Music Session

> Swan, Middleton, Carnforth: Bluegrass Night

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> West Cheshire Sailing Club, Wallasey: Monthly Folk Club

> White Lion, Halton, Lancaster: Folk Session

> Cleckheaton Folk Festival. Geoff Pickles, 7 Listerdale, Liversedge, W Yorks WF15 6EN. Tel/Fax 01924 404346. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org. Artistes: Duncan McFarlane Band + Mrs Ackroyd Band ++

Glasson Festival, Glasson Dock, nr Lancaster. Roger Ross, 22 Pennine View, Glasson Dock, Lancaster LA2 0AS. Tel 01524 752503. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.glassonfestival.org.uk. Artistes: Broughton Hutchings & Nicol + Rory McLeod + howdenjones + Invocal + Last Night’s Fun + Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer + Taggart & Wright + Trefor & Vicki Williams + Karen & Colin Thompson ++

> Albion Hotel, 104 Albion St, New Brighton, Merseyside CH45 9JH: Albion Folk Club 8.30pm. Roger Parker 0151 638 1987 (Sundays)

> Albion Hotel, 104 Albion St, New Brighton, Merseyside CH45 9JH: Reckless Elbow Unplugged 9pm. Info (venue) 0151 639 1832 / band website: www.reckless-elbow.fsnet.co.uk (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)

> Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar, 2 Rufus Court, Chester CH1 2JW: Unplugged Folk Night 8pm - midnight (bar till 2am). Admission free before 10.30pm, £2 after. Info (venue) 01244 340005 (Tuesdays)

> Alison Arms, Preston Road, Coppull, Chorley PR7 5DU: Alison Arms Folk Club 9pm. Free Food Provided. Kevin/Hilda 01257 792246 (Wednesdays)

> Arden Arms, 23 Millgate, Stockport SK1 2LX: Song Carriers Folk Club 8pm - 11.15pm, mainly trad, club room is smoke-free. Terry Whelan 0161 976 2716 (Thursdays)

> Astley Arms, 1 Chapel Hill, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4BT: Open Mic & SongwriterNight 8.30pm hosted by Ann English. Info 0161 304 7132 or 07980 503889. Free supper & Singers drink. (Last Sunday)

> Atlantic (Banjo Bar), 162 Regent Rd, Liverpool L20 8DD: Atlantic Irish Night 9pm. 0151 922 9815 (Tuesdays)

> Bacup Conservative Club, Irwell Terrace, Bacup, Lancs OL13 9AW: Bacup Folk Club 8pm. Paul Edwards 01706 872810; web: www.bacupfolkclub.co.uk (Mondays)

> Bar, 531-533 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0UE: Phat Tuesday: Chorlton Cajun Massive: Singers & Musicians 9pm. Info 07979 712712 or 0161 973 8701 (Tuesdays)

> Bar Risa, 40 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW: Acoustica! Open Mic 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 236 5663 (Mondays)

> Barley Mow, 29 Old Market Place, Golden Square, Warrington WA1 1QB: Essential Songwriters Night 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01925 651182 (Wednesdays)

> Bay Horse, 141 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7AG: Raglan (Wednesdays)

> Bay Horse, Longsight Rd, Osbaldeston, Blackburn BB2 7HX : Folk Club 8.30pm. Free Food Provided. Info (venue) Chas 01254 812303. Details at www.moorlandfolk.btinternet.co.uk (click on "Bay Horse") (Tuesdays)

> Beech Inn, 72 Beech Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 9EG: Tune session. Info (venue) 0161 881 1180 (Mondays)

> Biddulph Labour Club, Hollies, Wharf Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 6AJ: Biddulph Folk Club. Eric Cox 01782 514896 / email: [email protected]. Floor singers contact Liz Holland 01782 266821. Web: www.biddulphfolk.org.uk (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

> Black Bull Inn, 167-169 Bolton Rd, Turton, Horwich, Bolton BL7 0AF: Bogtrotters. Info (venue) 01204 852811 (Sundays)

> Black Horse, Long Lane, Limbrick, Chorley PR6 9EE: Folk Club 8.30pm. Venue 01257 264030 (2nd Tuesday)

> Black Horse, 111 Park Road, St Helens WA9 1ER: Irish Night (Sundays)

> Blue Cat Cafe, 17 Shaw Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport, Cheshire SK4 4AG: Acoustic Songwriter Nights 8pm. 0161 432 2117; www.bluecatcafe.co.uk (Mondays)

> Blues Bar, 21 Moor Lane, Crosby, Liverpool L23 2SE: Sunday Sociable 2pm. An Acoustic Engine Songwriters event with guests and limited open mic spots, hosted by Steve Roberts and/or Dan Dean. Free admission. Food available. Tel 0151 286 2662 / email: [email protected] / web: www.acousticengine.co.uk (Sundays)

> Boar Hound, 37 Brook St, Macclesfield SK11 7AD: Singers Nights. Sue Capper 01625 614791 (last Thursday)

> Boars Head Hotel, Kinderton St, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JE: Open Mike Night 8pm hosted by the Salt Town Poets. Free. Info (venue) 01606 833191 (3rd Wednesday)

> Boars Head Hotel, Kinderton St, Middlewich, Cheshire CW10 0JE: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 01606 833191 (2nd Saturday)

> Boathouse, 1 The Parade, Parkgate, Neston, Wirral, Merseyside CH64 6RN: Parkgate Folk Club 8.15pm. Eddie Morris 0151 677 1840 or Mike & Buddy Woods 0151 678 6713; www.parkgatefolkclub.com (last Thursday)

> Brian Boru Club, 55 Bryn St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9AX: Comhaltas music classes 1.30pm (Saturdays). Comhaltas instrumental session 3pm (2nd Sunday) Contact Julie Nicholas 01744 638805

> Bridge Inn, Bolton Rd, Port Sunlight, Wirral CH62 4UQ: Bromborough Folk Club 8.30pm. John Coleman, tel 0151 334 0759, email [email protected] & Maurice Pursell, 0151 327 7652, email: [email protected]; web: www.bromfolk.com (Wednesdays)

> Bruins Bar, Ladybarn House, Moseley Rd, Manchester M14 6ND: Open Mic Acoustic Night hosted by Chezz 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 256 1992 (Tuesdays)

> Buffet Bar, Platform One, Stalybridge Railway Station, Rasbottom St, Stalybridge SK15 1RF: Folk Club 9pm. Jim Schofield 01457 833897; email [email protected]; web: www.jimfolk.org.uk (Saturdays)

> Bush Inn, 120 Moorside St, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7HL: Bush Acoustic Music Club 9pm (Tuesdays)

> Captain Nelson Tavern, South Quay, Maryport, Cumbria CA15 8AB: Blues on Sunday 4pm. Info (venue) 01900 813109 / web: www.captainnelson.co.uk (Sundays)

> Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE: Acoustica! Open Mic 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 236 2945 (4th Thursday)

> Castle Hotel, 66 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LE: Instrumental Session 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 236 2945 (Fridays)

> Cavern, 8-10 Matthew St, Liverpool L2 6RE: Songwriters Open Mic hosted by Pete Smith 6pm-ish - 8.30pm-ish; Featured Artiste 8.30pm-ish - 9pm-ish (small expenses fee); followed by a house band through until 2am. Free entry for all. Performers wanting featured guest slots please email: [email protected] (Thursdays)

> Chetham Arms, High St, Chapletown, Edgworth, Turton, Bolton BL7 0EW: Edgworth Folk Music Session 8.30pm. Brian Frew 01204 852989; www11.brinkster.com/brianfrew/index.html (1st Monday)

> Chillies Wine Bar, 59 High St, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 8HE: Catacoustic: acoustic evenings with open mic 9pm. Free. Info (venue) 0151 733 3451 (Wednesdays)

> Civil Service Sports & Social Club, Shepherd Rd, St Annes: St Annes Acoustic Roots Club 8.30pm. Sue Arrow / John Gibney 01253 721503 (Tuesdays)

> Clarence Hotel, Preston New Rd, Blackpool FY4 4HG: Folk Club 8.30pm. Ann Green 01772 683027 (Wednesdays)

> Clog & Billycock, Billinge End Rd, Blackburn BB2 6QB 9pm. Pete 01254 207127 (alt Tuesdays)

> Coopers Tap, Marine Rd Central, Morecambe LA4 5BY: Open Stage 8pm. Info (venue) 01524 419972 (Thursdays)

> Cross Keys, Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6LW: Cross Keys Folk Club 8.30pm. Jim Schofield 01457 833897; email [email protected]; web: www.jimfolk.org.uk (Wednesdays)

> Cross Keys, Running Hill Gate, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6LW: Cross Keys Singaround hosted by The Hometowners 8.30pm. Info 01457 874521 (Sundays)

> Cross Keys Inn, Lower Bridge St, Chester: Raven Folk Club 8.30pm. Nick 01244 677212 / Chris 01244 343788 / email: [email protected] / web: www.seelie.freeserve.co.uk (Sundays)

> Crown Hotel, High St, Garstang, Preston PR3 1FA: Crown Folk Club hosted by Tony Stollard 8.30pm. Info 01995 602152 (Sundays)

> Crown Inn, 154 Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 1AR: Singaround/Open Mic. Kieron/Mary 0161 291 8243 / email: [email protected] (Tuesdays)

> Cumberland Arms, 39-41 Chapel Green Rd, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3LL: VERSE & WORSE 8.30pm. Poetry, music, stories & chip butties. Free Food Provided. Joe 01942 215775 (4th Monday)

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, 19 Wellington Rd Nth, Stockport SK4 1HJ: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) Debbie 0161 476 1580 (Sundays)

> Dog & Partridge, 97 Palmerston St, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5JX: Bollington Folk Club 8.30pm. Arthur Wakefield 01625 573596; [email protected] (Fridays)

> Eaves Green Community Centre, Lower Burgh Way, Eaves Green, Chorley PR7 3QG: Concertina Workshop (all systems) 2pm - 5pm. Friendly get-together, new players welcome. Angie 01257 263678 or email [email protected] (2nd Saturday). Band Workshop (aimed at developing instrumental skills) same details as concertina workshop (1st Saturday). Both events supported by Folkus

> Everyman Bistro, Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BQ: Folk Club 8.30pm. Christine Jones 0151 709 3336 (Tuesdays)

> Falcon Hotel, Hardhorn Way, Poulton-le-Fylde, nr Blackpool FY6 8AE: Folk at the Falcon 9pm. 01253 892001; www.fyldefolk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/falcon/index.html (Wednesdays)

> Falstaff Inn, 68 King St, Southport PR8 1LG: Music & Song Session from lunchtime until late afternoon. Clive Pownceby 0151 924 5078; www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk (1st Saturday)

> Farmers Arms, 71 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5JH: Irish music session. Sully 01625 267137 (1st Thursday)

> Farmers Arms, Hill Bark Rd, Frankby, Wirral CH48 1NJ: Folk Club 8.30pm. Free. Alison Parker 0151 648 4444 (Mondays)

> Fleece Inn, 24-26 Penny St, Blackburn BB1 6HL: Blackburn Folk Club 8.30pm. Brian Kirkham 01254 720745 (Wednesdays)

> Fosters Arms, Gisburn Rd, Barnoldswick, Lancs BB18 5LG: Folk At t’ Fosters. Info 01282 852898. (1st Saturday)

> Fox & Hounds, 201 Woodsend Rd, Urmston, Manchester M41 8QW: Urmston Acoustics 8.30pm. Martin Kavanagh 0161 748 5497 (1st Tuesday)

> Freeholders Arms, 49 Ullswater Rd, Lancaster LA1 3PS: Singers on Sunday: Singaround 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01524 32853 (Sundays)

> Friends Meeting House, Meeting House Lane, Lancaster LA1 1TX: Taize - Harmony Singing for Peace 8.15pm. Info 01524 791288 (Wednesdays)

> Gallagher’s, 38 Little Scotland, Blackrod, Bolton BL6 5LW: Folk Club 8.15pm hosted by Pat Ryan & Ken Howard. Info 01942 832739 (Mondays)

> George, 39 High St, Sandbach, Cheshire CW11 1AL: Sandbach Unplugged 8.45pm. Email [email protected]; web: www.sandbachfolk.com (Tuesdays)

> Green Dragon, Gartons Lane, Jubits Lane, Sutton Manor, St Helens WA9 4RR: Green Dragon Folk Club 9pm. Peter 01744 819765 (Mondays)

> Gregson Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: HoBow Fiddle Workshop 6pm - 8pm. Jane Lawrence 01521 64689; email [email protected]. Supported by Folkus. (Thursdays)

> Gregson Arts & Community Centre, 33 Moorgate, Lancaster LA1 3PY: Folk Music Session in Cafe/Bar 9pm. Info 01524 849959 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

> Guest House, 16 Union St, Southport PR8 0QE: Music & Song Session 8.15pm. Clive Pownceby 0151 924 5078; www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk (3rd Monday)

> Halfway House, St Annes Rd, Marton, Blackpool FY4 2QL: Singaround 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01253 401699 (Sundays)

> Hare & Hounds, 46 Shudehill, Manchester M4 4AA: Full Circle Folk Club 8.30pm. Kevin Tarpey 0161 681 1593 (Fridays)

> Harlequin Theatre, Queen St, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 5JN: Northwich Folk Club 8.30pm. John Booth 01606 79356 (Fridays)

> Hilldale Village Hall, Chorley Rd, Hilldale, Parbold, Lancs: Newburgh Morris Practice (Womens North West Side) 7.30pm - 9pm. New dancers & musicians always welcome. Rebecca 01257 463942 or Barbara 01695 723100 (Tuesdays)

> Hinds Head, Preston Rd, Charnock Richard, Chorley PR7 5HL: Musicians Session. Info (venue) 01257 791365 (Fridays)

> Hop Pocket, Carr Lane, Chorley PR7 3JQ: Blues Night. Info (venue) 01257 275597. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.thehoppocketchorley.co.uk (Thursday)

> Horse Shoe Hotel, Fold Rd, Ringley, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1FT: Singers Nights with residents The O’Reallys. Ian Brown 01204 705955 (Tuesdays)

> Howcroft Inn, 36 Pool St, Bolton BL1 2JU 8.30pm. Ron Callow 01606 863283 (2nd & 4th Tuesdays)

> Iguana Bar, 115-117 Manchester Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9PG: Open Stage 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 881 9338 / web: www.iguanabar.co.uk (Tuesdays)

> Irish Centre, Lever St, Bolton: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session 8pm. Contact Joe Mullarkey 01204 794036 / email [email protected]; or John MacManus 01204 308500 / email [email protected] (3rd Sunday)

> Irish World Heritage Centre, 10 Queens Rd, Manchester M8 8UF: Irish music session 9pm. Info Stephen Allen 0794 735 8603 (Thursdays)

> Jackson’s Pit, Barn St, Oldham OL1 1LP: Acoustica! Open Mic 8pm - 11pm hosted by Darren Poyzer. Web: www.poyzer.com (Sundays)

> John o’ Gaunt, 55 Market St, Lancaster LA1 1JG: Regular Guests. Tony Cooke 01524 35341 (Thursdays)

> Jolly Angler, 47 Ducie Street, Manchester M1 2JW: Singaround 9pm hosted by Joe Kerrins (Mondays); Irish Trad Music Session (Thursdays & Saturdays). Info (venue) 0161 236 5307

> Kings Arms, Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria LA7 7BH: Hale & Hearty Folk Club 8.30pm. Frank Lewis 01524 734440 (1st & 3rd Fridays)

> Lamb, 274 Halliwell Rd, Bolton BL1 3QB: Buskers Ball (Open Mic). Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com (Sundays)

> Leigh Conservative Club, Railway Rd, Leigh WN7 4AX: Leigh Folk Club. Pauline Dowsett 01942 604603; email: [email protected] (last Friday) - closed - reopens 24.9.04

> Lighthouse Restaurant, within Lakes Glass Centre, Oubas Hill, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7LB: Folk and Food. Jenny Thistlethwaite 01229 581121 / 583935 (Irregular Saturdays)

> Longridge Royal British Legion, Townley Rd, Longridge, Nr Preston PR3 3EA: Longridge Folk Club 8.30pm. Residents & Organisers: Rod Flanagan 01772 784214 & Brian Preston 01772 457071 (1st & 3rd Tuesdays)

> Lostock Arms, Lostock Junction Lane, Lostock, Bolton BL6 4JP (by railway station): Rafters Roar Folk Club 8pm. Paul Wordsworth 0161 790 7153 or email [email protected] (Mondays)

> Magazine Hotel, 7 Magazine Brow, New Brighton, Merseyside CH45 1HP:Magazine Folk Club. Free (Thursdays)

> Maghull Community Centre, Green Lane, off Liverpool Rd Nth, Maghull, Merseyside L31 2JH: Maghull Folk Club 8.30pm. Joe Ryan 0151 531 9273 (Tuesdays)

> Masonic Lodge, 138 High St, Uppermill, Saddleworth, Oldham OL3 6BT: Safra Club: Big Sing 8.30pm. Ali O’Brien 01457 870391 (2nd Friday)

> Mawdsley’s, Hall Lane, Mawsdesley, Ormkirk L40 2QZ: Broken Token Folk Club 8.30pm. Tickets for all events are £5 (£4 in advance on the previous guest night). Angie/Ken 01257 263678 or email [email protected] (1st & 3rdWednesdays)

> Moorbrook Inn, 370 North Rd, Preston PR1 1RU: Preston Folk Club 8.30pm. Rob Malaney 01257 231463 (Fridays)

> The Mop (Weavers Arms) 8 Brunel St, Halliwell, Bolton BL1 8AS: Buskers Ball (Open Mic) 8pm. Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com (Saturdays)

> Mr Kite Benefits: Credit card bookings on 01257 241693 (weekdays & Saturday mornings); or by post from 24 Acorn Close, Leyland, Lancs PR25 3AF, cheque payable to ‘Mr Kite Benefits’. Indicate no. of tickets required and a contact no. in case of problems; cheque to reach Mr Kite at least 48 hours before the Benefit, tickets will be held on door of venue unless you enclose an s.a.e. If you do this, please send your application at least 10 days before the Benefit. Web: www.mrkite.org

> NALGO Club, Alder Rd, off Queens Dr, Liverpool L12 2AY: Jam Session at the Nalgo 8.30pm. Contact 0151 281 2530. (3rd Friday)

> Navigation, 1 Manchester Rd, Heaton Norris, Stockport SK4 1TY: Let It Roll Open Mic Night. Details from Martin Ainscow 0161 286 2484 (2nd Tuesday)

> New Britannia Inn, 6 Heatley St, off Friargate, Preston PR1 2XB: 8.30pm. 01772 253424 (Wednesdays)

> New Land o’ Cakes, 60 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FJ: Sound Check Acoustic Jam Night: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic 8.30pm - 11pm. Free. Info: email [email protected] (Mondays)

> Nursery Inn, 258 Green Lane, Stockport SK4 2NA: Why Worry Songwriters Club. Mark Aherne 0161 483 4783 (last Tuesday)

> Oak Tree, 130 Preston Rd, Coppull, Lancs PR7 5ED: Musicians Session. Info (venue) 01257 791217 (Tuesdays)

> Old Manor Club, Withens Lane, Wallasey CH45 7NN: Folk at the Manor 8.15pm. Roger Parker 0151 638 1987 / web: www.manorhouseclub.co.uk (Sundays)

> Penrith Playhouse, 1 Auction Mart Lane, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 7JG: Plug & Play. Jackie Knox 01768 867845 / web: www.plug-play.co.uk (1st Sunday)

> Peveril of the Peak, 127 Gt Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5JQ: Tune session. Free Food Provided. Info (venue) 0161 236 6364 (Tuesdays)

> Pogue Mahone’s, 77 Seel St, Liverpool L1 4BB: Irish tune session 9pm. 0151 708 8301 (Wednesdays)

> Pot of Beer, 36 New Mount St, Manchester M4 4DE: Trad music session 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0161 834 8579 (Mondays)

> Priory Club, Broadfield Walk, Broadfield Dr, Leyland, Lancs PR25 1NB: Leyland Accordion Club 8pm - 11pm. David Batty 01772 454328 / email [email protected] / web: www.accordionclub.co.uk (3rd Wednesday)

> Prospect Inn, 70 Weston Rd, Weston Village, Runcorn WA7 4LD: Folk at the Prospect 8.30pm. Roger Hanslip 01928 731567; email: [email protected]; www.folkattheprospect.co.uk (Mondays)

> Puss in Boots, Canal Side, Macclesfield SK11 7DB: Singarounds. Pete Blackthorn 01625 428687 (1st Tuesday)

> Queens Head Inn, 92 Main St, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 7AR: Frodsham Folk Club 8.30pm. Alton & Carol Alexander. Email: [email protected] (Fridays)

> Railway Hotel, 42 Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 9SQ: Railway Folk Club. 8.30pm. Stewart Lever 07919 270916; www.railwayfolkclub.co.uk (Thursdays)

> Railway Hotel, 42 Mill Lane, Heatley, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 9SQ: Songs in the Snug. 8.30pm. Mainly trad. Alan Grace 01625 861042 (2nd & 4th Wednesdays)

> Railway Inn, 326 Lumb Lane, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7LA: Folk Upstairs at the Railway 8.45pm. Christine Stephen 0161 370 6587 or Brenda Judge 0161 432 4830 (1st & 3rd Thursdays)

> Railway Inn, 11 Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7JZ: Open Mic Acoustic Night 8.30pm. Free. Info (venue) 01457 872307 (Fridays)

> Rattan and Rush, 39-41 Market St, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria CA17 4QN. Folk and Food. Penny 017683 72123; fax 017683 72132; email [email protected]; www.rattanandrush.co.uk (Saturdays, monthly)

> Raven Inn, Swanlow Lane, Darnhall, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 4DX: Acoustic / Singers Night 8.30pm hosted by Phil Badder & Rob Coker. Free. Contact Alan 07817 441420 (2nd Thursday)

> Red Bull, 14 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3AY: Red Bull Folk Club 8.30pm. Peter Hood 0161 432 4142 (Mondays)

> Red Lion, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Parbold, Wigan WN8 7NG: Room At The Top 8.45pm. Admission £1. Trevor Banfield 0151 430 0166 (Mondays)

> Red Triangle Boxing Club, 38 Everton Rd, Liverpool L6 2ENl: Johnson’s Acoustic Circus 7pm. Roy Johnson 0151 286 2974 (Tuesdays)

> Revolution Nightclub, Penny St, Lancaster LA1 1XN: Open Mic 8.30pm (termtime only). Organised by LULUMS (Lancaster University Live & Unsigned Music Society). Info: email [email protected] / web: lulumsoc.co.uk (Mondays)

> Ring o’ Bells, 131 Church St, Warrington WA1 2TL: Folk Club 8.15pm (Sundays)

> Roscoe’s Bar, 377 Chorley Rd, Swinton, Manchester M27 6AY: Sing When You’re Swiggin’: Acoustic Night hosted by Benny & Gary. Start 8pm prompt. Intending performers should arrive before 8pm. Free. Contact: [email protected]. Web: www.roscoesbar.co.uk (Tuesdays)

> Royal British Legion, George’s Rd West, Poynton, Stockport SK12 1JY: Porkies Folk Club 8.30pm. Judy Hancock 01260 252633 (1st Friday)

> Royal Oak Hotel, 41 Church St, Littleborough, nr Rochdale OL15 9AA: Royal Oak Folk Club 9pm. Info 01706 342655 (Tuesdays)

> St Anne’s Parish Club, Prescot Rd, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 4TG: Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night with the Britannia Bluegrass Band 8.30pm. Aim to be of interest to folk and country fans as well. Pete Mackie 01704 870129; email [email protected]; http://uk.geocities.com/[email protected] (Thursdays)

> St Anne’s Parish Hall, Church Lane, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8BD: Standish Folk Club 8.15pm. David Jones 01254 54877 / Barbara Benbow 01257 255575 (Irregular)

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, 331-333 Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0FD: Gregson Lane Folk Club. Graham/Bernadette 01254 853929 ; www.troubleatmill.btinternet.co.uk (alt Thursdays)

> St Kentigern’s Social Club, Hart Rd, Manchester M14 7BB: Conhaltas Irish Trad Music Session 8.30pm. Info Michelle Farrell 0161 445 2610 (2nd Saturday)

> St Luke’s Community Centre, Swinton Park Rd, Salford M6 7WR: Open Mic hosted by The Barflies 8.30pm. Pete 0794 653 3824; email [email protected]; web: www.theringofstones.co.uk (Thursdays)

> St Mary’s Parish Centre, Lock St, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington BB5 3EE: Oswaldtwistle Folk Club 8.30pm. Dylan Owen 01254 390391 (1st Saturday)

> St Michael’s Irish Centre, Boundary Lane, West Derby Rd, Liverpool L6 5JG: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session. Info 0151 922 3503 or 0151 526 5118 (last Friday, except May & Aug)

> Saddle Club, Roman Rd, Prenton, Birkenhead, Mersyside CH43 3DB: Saddle Club Singaround 9pm. Ron Thomas 07740 64246 (2nd Tuesday)

> Scarisbrick Arms, 2 Black-A-Moor Lane, Downholland, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 7HX: Folk Club 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0151 526 1120 (Wednesdays)

> Sefton Conservative Club, Crawford Avenue, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18 1DR: Liverpool’s Very Special Folk Club. Info Julia 0151 722 7241 / 07773 061508 / email [email protected] (Irregular Wednesdays)

> Sefton Park Cricket Club, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 3AD: Jacqui’s Folk Club 8.30pm. Jacqui McDonald 01244 300576 (2nd Tuesday)

> Shelbourne Hotel, 1 Lord Street West, Southport, Merseyside PR8 2BH: Bothy Folk Club. 8pm. Clive Pownceby 0151 924 5078; www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk (Sundays)

> Shenanigan’s, 234 Derby Rd, Bootle, Merseyside L20 8LJ: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 0151 922 9071 (Wednesdays)

> Ship Inn, 6 Rosemary Lane, Haskayne, nr Ormskirk L39 7JP: Folk Club 8.30pm. Free Food Provided. 01704 840650 (Thursdays)

> Shippons, 8a Thingwall Rd, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside CH61 3UA: Folk Session. 0151 648 4444 (Mondays)

> Smugglers Den, 56 Poulton Rd, Morecambe, Lancs LA4 5HB: Folk Session. Info (venue) 01524 421684 (Mondays)

> Southern Hotel, Mauldeth Rd West (corner Nell Lane), Chorlton, Manchester M21 7SP: Tuesday Night Blues Club: guests + acoustic open mic 8pm. Admission £3. Mat Walklate 0161 881 0071 / 0776 231 6111; www.talented.fsnet.co.uk/mat.html (Tuesdays)

> South West Manchester Cricket Club, Ellesmere Rd, Chorlton, Manchester M21 0SG: Folk Club 9pm. Jo Zeph Roberts 0161 848 9621 (Thursdays)

> Star Inn, 69 Church St, Failsworth, Manchester M35 9JN: Open Door Folk Club 8.30pm. Pauline 0161 681 3618; email: [email protected] ; www.opendoorfolkclub.co.uk (Sundays)

> Star & Garter, Manchester: Anti-Hoot Open Mic hosted by Mark Silverman (Saturdays)- now finished - Mark has returned to the US

> Steamer Hotel, 1-2 Queens Terrace, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 6BT: Fleetwood Folk Club 8.30pm. Dave Ryan 01253 876351 (Thursdays)

> Sun Inn, 45 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 7NN: Irish Trad Music Session. Info (venue) 01625 610436 (Fridays)

> Swan Inn, 1 The Square, Dobcross, nr Uppermill, Oldham OL3 5AA: Session (Thursdays)

> Swan Inn, Middleton, Carnforth, Lancs LA6 2NB: Bluegrass Night hosted by the Wildwood Band 9pm. Info (venue) 015242 76223 (Fridays)

> Thirsty Scholar, 50 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP: Ria Bright. 10pm. Free. Info (venue) 0161 236 6071 (Thursdays)

> Touchstones Rochdale, Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AQ: Community Drumming Circle 11am - 1.30pm, organised by the Pandemonium Samba Band. All instruments provided. Free. Disabled friendly. Family friendly. Info (venue) 01706 864986 (last Saturday)

> Ulverston Sports Club, Priory Rd, Ulverston, Lancs LA12 9HT: South Lakes Music Promotions Folk Club. Tel 07743 555227. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.slmp.btinternet.co.uk (1st Thursday)

> Union Vaults, 44 Egerton St, Chester CH1 3ND: Singaround & Music Session 9pm. Free Food Provided. Mr Happy 01244 675860 (Wednesdays)

> Upton Royal British Legion Club, 20 Heath Rd, Upton, Cheshire CH2 1HX: Jacqui’s Folk Club 8.30pm. Jacqui McDonald 01244 300576 (Wednesdays)

> Victoria Hotel, 20 Ann St West, Widnes WA8 7UB: 8.30pm. Free. Peter Bentham 0151 495 1495; email [email protected] (2nd Friday)

> Victoria, 42-46 Dock St, Fleetwood FY7 6AG: Musicians Session (Mondays)

> Victoria, Quarry St, Woolton Village, Liverpool L25 6EY: Acoustic Jam Night 8.30pm. Info (venue) 0151 428 8474 (Mondays)

> View Two Gallery, 23 Mathew St (red door next to Lennons Bar), Liverpool L2 6RE: Alchemy Acoustic Night hosted by Bobhowla. Doors 8.30pm. Admission £2. Acts wishing to perform email [email protected] (last Friday)

> Volunteer Arms, 158 Darwen Rd, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9JJ: Buskers Ball (Open Mic) 8pm. Alec Martin 01204 527414; email: [email protected]; www.busker.freeuk.com (Saturdays)

> Waggon Inn, 32-34 High St, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6HR 8pm. Guests plus Open Mic hosted by Ann English & Stuart French. 01457 872376 (Mondays); Celtic Revival 8pm: Open Mic hosted by Dave O’Dea. 01457 872376 (Fridays)

> Waggon & Horses, Colne Rd, Brierfield, Nelson, Burnley BB9 5RD: Burnley Folk Club 8.30pm. Phyl Watson 01282 774077 (Wednesdays)

> Walshaw Sports Club, Sycamore Rd, Tottington, Bury: Walshaw Folk Club 8.30pm. Frank / Doreen 01204 413909; email: [email protected] (2nd & 4th Sundays)

> Walton County Ward Labour Club, 39 Hale Rd, Walton, Liverpool L4 3RL: Folk Club. Lilian French 0151 474 0979; www.waltonmusicclub.supanet.com/index1.html (8.45pm Fridays & 8.30pm Sundays)

> Waxy O’Connor’s, The Printworks, Corporation St, Manchester M4 2BS: Live Irish Music. 0870 220 0823; email: [email protected] (9pm - 11pmWednesdays and 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm Sundays)

> West Cheshire Sailing Club, Coastal Drive, Harrison Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside CH45 3PZ: Folk Club. Free (1st Friday)

> Westhoughton Golf Club, School St, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2BR:Westhoughton Folk Club. 8.15pm. Pat Batty 01257 230508 / www.folkclub.org.uk (Fridays) - closed - reopens 24.9.04

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9XP: Folk at the Wheatsheaf. Terry Haworth 01900 604765 / email: [email protected] / web: www.collsarms.freeserve.co.uk/cmouth.htm(1st & 3rd Thursdays + 2nd Wednesday)

> White Lion, 242 Manchester Road, Swinton, Salford, Lancs M27 4TS: Swinton Folk Club 8.30pm. Ged Todd 01942 811527. Website: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/davewynn (Mondays)

> White Lion Hotel, Church Brow, Halton, Lancaster LA2 6LR: Bluegrass & Old Time Session 8.30pm. All levels welcome. Mark Currie 01524 812264 or Bill Gilson 015397 35653 (Tuesdays)

> White Lion Hotel, Church Brow, Halton, Lancaster LA2 6LR: Folk Session. Contact 01524 761629 (Fridays)

> Woodlands Hotel, Woodlands Dr, Silverdale, Carnforth LA5 0RU: Bits & Pieces 8pm. Songs, poetry, prose & music. Contact 01524 701535 (2nd Thursday)

> Woodley Civic Hall, Hyde Rd, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1QG: Woodlarks Harmony Singing Workshop 1.30pm - 3.30pm. No auditions, no need to read music. £3.50 (£2.20 concs). Organiser: Faith Watson. Contact: Singing for Larks, 12 Lindow Rd, Manchester M16 0DP, tel 0161 881 0855. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.singingforlarks.co.uk (Thursdays)

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, 6-8 Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1HL: Acoustic Session Open Evening starts 6pm. Free (Saturdays)

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Hello Joan

I’ve just had a look at your website which is full of very useful information, but I wonder if you or any of your members can help.

I play in an 8 piece Irish band called "Beware of the Pig". We play traditional and contemporary Irish music. We all live in the Wigan & St Helens area and we are looking to make our own recording. Can you recommend a recording studio? Here’s the line-up: Lead singer & bodhran; bass guitar; guitar & mandolin; fiddle; flute; whistle; accordion; drum kit.

We’ve all been playing for a number of years and some of us have taken part in competitions here in the UK and the All Ireland Finals.

We’re playing at the Brian Boru in Ashton on the 16th April if you’re interested (come down for a Guinness).

Occasionally we need to bring in other musicians - are any of your members into playing Irish music? (This is not for beginners, though.)

Any info much appreciated.

Thanks.

Peter Andrews (received by email 29.2.04)

are looking for a band / duo etc to do a 30 minute spot in a Showcase Concert on the Festival Sunday, and also a 30 minute spot in the Festival Cafe. No money, but it would be exposure. At the concert, Martyn Wyndham-Read is topping the bill, and there’s also the Jill Fielding Band and Pete Abbott on. Anyone interested can contact Ali O’Brien on 01457 870391 (received by email 15.3.04)

Barnoldwick’s first-ever folk and acoustic music day is planned for 25 September 2004. Workshops, craft stalls, dance displays and buskers taking place throughout the day, culminating in a main concert in the evening, plus pub singarounds. Some brilliant guests pencilled in so far - watch this space for more details, or email [email protected]. Contact: Heather.

If you are a performer wishing to take part in a Hiring Fair at either festival, contact

Telephone 01246 566522 (home - evenings) or

0789 997 3630 (mobile - anytime)

Tracks: The Handloom Weavers’ Lament, I Means To Get Jolly Well Drunk, The Weaver Of Wellbrook, Merry Little Doffer, Bury New Loom, The Miners’ Lockout, Handloom v Powerloom, Tunes: T’owd Wife Of Coverdill / Lass Of Dallogill / My Love My Love, Welcome Bonny Brid, A Weaver.s Song, Manchester Canal, Hard Times, Frolicsome Kate, Bowton’s Yard, Billy Suet’s Song, Gettin’ Wed, Shurat Weaver’s Song, With Henry Hunt We’ll Go

Price £11 including p&p (if ordering more than one, just add another £10 for each extra copy). Cheques should be made payable to "Cock Robin Music". Available now (as of 9.1.04) from Mark at the Wooden Horse Folk Club on Sundays or by post - 143 Southport Rd, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 1LW. For further details telephone 01695 576215 / email [email protected]

Website: www.markdowding.co.uk

Tracks: Las Vegas (In The Hills Of Donegal), Spancil Hill / Toss The Feathers, A Bang On The Ear, Galway Girl, B.G. Polkas, Joyce Country Ceili Band, Body Of An American, Fisherman’s Blues, Never Mind The Strangers, Cooking With The Doc

Price £10. Special Offer: If you haven’t got their previous CD, "The Hunt Reilly", buy both CDs together for just £15. Contact One Hand Clapping at [email protected]

New Album from

Pete Rimmer Sarah Marks Roger Gardiner

The album features traditional and contemporary songs and instrumentals.

It’s available from Pete Rimmer at Gigs or the Bothy Folk Club or by post

6 Burlington Road, Birkdlae, Southport, Merseyside PR8 4RX, £10.00 post-free.

Email: [email protected]

To entertain in old peoples homes and day centres - mainly afternoon and early evening. "It’s paid work and there’s lots of it about." Contact Abacus Music (Pete Rimmer & Jill Fielding), 42 Church St, Ormskirk, Lancs L39 3AN. Tel 01695 587947 / 07972 623210. Email [email protected]. Website: www.abacusmusicagency.co.uk

Malcolm Rigby tells me they’re streaming again at KZSC. You can go to KZSC.UCSC.edu to get instructions on how to pick up the programme, so everyone who sent him CDs can listen to themselves again, if they stay up long enough. It goes out Mondays 3pm-6pm (local time), which is 11pm-2am BST. Recent plays have included Mark Dowding and Angie Blaydon, the Threlfalls, Jill Fielding, the Houghton Weavers, Carol Darwen and Nick Pantling, and Mary Humphries and Anahata.

(See "New Radio Programme Looking For CDs" below)

Some of you will know Malcolm Rigby, a Lancashire lad who’s now resident in California. He and his wife Bobby often visit back here in the UK, and are often to be seen at a good number of folk festivals over here. Malcolm ran a radio programme in California, but the station went all talk, so his music programme was lost. But the good news is that he now has a programme with another station covering roughly the same listening area, playing folk music and song from the British Isles and Ireland. The programme is called The Northern Bridge, and runs from 3pm - 6pm on Monday afternoons, local time (currently 10pm - 1am in the UK). The station is KZSC at 88.1FM, or www.KZSC.org on the web.

Malcolm would like to assure those artistes who have passed him their CDs, that they are getting an airing over there again, and that any others he receives will get an outing on the programme, particularly as he’s trying to feature good performers who aren’t known over there. If you want to send Malcolm your CD, email him at [email protected] for details of where to send it.

Price £6 at a Wench All gig, or £7 by post from P. Crewe, 38 Chatham Park Drive, Brierfield, Lancashire BB9 5QA (cheques payable to P. Crewe)

Tracks: You’re Only As Old, Little Willie, The Royal Charter, The Ballad of Scoonie’s Arse, The Potter’s Alphabet, ‘Orace ‘Oskins, Lozakin’ Abite, Lick ‘Em and Stick ‘Em, Absent Friends, Hear All See All, You’re Only As Old

Price £10.50 including p&p. Available by post (cheques payable to J. Parton) from His Worship and tghe Pig, 2 Birchgate Grove, Bucknall, Stoke-0n-Trent, Staffs ST2 8JU

Website: www.hisworshipandthepig.co.uk

Further info including How To Order: www.roseoftheribblevalley.com

Price £10 at Penny Black gigs, or add £2 ( p&p & ins) by post - send POs to P.O.Box 44, Blackpool FY3 8GP.

Further details of this and previous CDs on Penny Black’s website at www.pennyblackfolk.co.uk

Is available again from Pete at Gigs or the Bothy Folk Club or by post

6 Burlington Road Birkdale Southport Merseyside PR8 4RX £6.00 post-free.

The album features traditional and contemporary songs together with a few guitar instrumentals.

Helping Pete out on the album are Paul Reid,Bev Sanders and Bill Hackney.

Email: [email protected]

Price £10 (or £11 inc. p&p) direct from Hands In Pockets. Telephone 01925 767801 for details.

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It is available on free email subscription. The paper edition is obtainable at the New Aeon Bookshop, Manchester; Daemon Books, Lancaster; Crystal Carol’s, Ashton-under-Lyne; Pisces Trust, Warrington Market; the Bowling Green Hotel, Swinley, Wigan; Wigan Folk Club; WasPsi meetings, Wigan; The Door meetings, Warrington; or contact Joan Blackburn on 01942 321223 / email [email protected]

Em B7 Em D7

A time to be reapin’, a time to be sowin’

G Am F#7 B7

The green leaves of summer are callin’ me home

E7 Am D7 G

It was good to be young then in the season of plenty

Em Am6 C7 B7

When the catfish were jumpin’ as high as the sky

Em B7 Em D7

A time just for plantin’, a time just for ploughin’

G Am F#7 B7

A time to be courtin’ a girl of your own

E7 Am D7 G

‘Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth

Em Am6 Em Am6 B7 Em

And to stand by your wife at the moment of birth

A time to be reapin’, a time to be sowin’

The green leaves of summer are callin’ me home

It was good to be young then with the sweet smell of apples

And the owl in the pine tree a-winkin’ his eye

A time just for plantin’, a time just for ploughin’

A time just for livin’, a place for to die

‘Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth

Now the green leaves of summer are calling me home

‘Twas so good to be young then, to be close to the earth

Now the green leaves of summer are calling me home

This week’s song was requested by Monologue Joe. Further requests/suggestions for future Songs of the Week to Joan please. Requests have been received for enough songs for the next few weeks, including One For The Morning Glory, Thousands Are Sailing, 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, Miners’ Lock-Out, Red Is The Rose, various songs of His Worship And The Pig, My Voice Keeps Changing On Me, and Sing Like No One’s Listening. Keep the requests coming!

> Buffet Bar, Platform One, Stalybridge Railway Station: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Eaves Green Community Centre: Band Workshop 2pm - 5pm

> Falstaff Inn, Southport: Monthly afternoon Music & Song Session

> Fosters Arms, Barnoldswick: Monthly Folk at t’Fosters

> Halifax Irish Centre, Clifton House, West Parade, Halifax, W Yorks HX1 2EQ: Whiskey in the Jar ++. Info (venue) 01422 360134. A Halifax Irish Festival Event

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Kings Dock Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L1 8JS: Bonnie Raitt + Glenn Tilbrook. Doors 7pm for 8pm (end 10.30pm). Ticket price range £22.50 - £155.00. Tickets/Info 0151 709 3789

> Met Theatre, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW: Damhsa. (Irish trad music & dance) 8pm. £10 / £8. Tickets/Info 0161 761 2216

> The Mop (Weavers Arms), Halliwell, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Lord of the Dance. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7BA: King Bees. (blues) Info (venue) 01254 883541

> St Mary’s Parish Centre, Oswaldtwistle: Monthly Folk Club

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton: Acoustic Session

> BBC Radio Wales: Celtic Heartbeat 10pm with Frank Hennessy

> Mossley Fusion Festival, Mossley Market Square, Mossley, Ashton-u-Lyne, Lancashire. "Fusion" of music & song: folk, country, brass, rock, r&b etc with local bands & singers. Free. Martin Stimpson, tel 01457 834970

> Albion Hotel, Wallasey: Albion Folk Club: Singers Night

> Black Bull, Horwich: Bogtrotters

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

> Blues Bar, Crosby, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Sunday Sociable 2pm

> Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport, Cumbria: Blues on Sunday 4pm

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Singaround

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Singaround

> Crown Hotel, Garstang: Crown Folk Club: Singers Night

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, Stockport: Irish Trad Music Session

> Freeholders Arms, Lancaster: Singers on Sunday: Singaround

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Jackson’s Pit, Oldham: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Jez Lowe

> Junction Hotel, Ashton Old Rd, Oldham OL8 1JH: Whiskey in the Jar. Info (venue) 0161 628 3967

> Lamb, Halliwell Rd, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Suzanne Vega. Box Office 0161 876 2000

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Singers Night

> Penrith Playhouse: Plug & Play:

> Preston Guildhall & Charter Theatre, Lancaster Rd, Preston PR1 1HT: Lord of the Dance. Tickets/Info 01772 258858

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> St Aloysius Club, Crosswood Crescent, Huyton, Liverpool L36 2QE: Swing Commanders. Info (venue) 0151 489 1045

> St Kentigern’s Social Club, Hart Rd, Manchester M14 7BB: Quare Craic. Info (venue) 0161 224 2033

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Paul Downes

> Star Inn, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Singaround

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm: Sturdy Beggars

> BBC Radio Merseyside: Folkscene 7.05pm: with Stan Ambrose.

> BBC Radio Stoke: Genevieve Tudor: folk music 8pm

> BBC Radio Cumbria: Northern Folk 9pm; with Alistair Anderson

> Bacup Conservative Club: Bacup Folk Club: The Free Sandwiches

> Bar Risa, Chorlton St, Manchester: Acoustica! Open Mic

> Beech Inn, Chorlton, Manchester: Tune session

> Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport: Acoustic Songwriters Night

> Chetham Arms, Edgworth: Monthly Folk Music Session

> Farmers Arms, Frankby, Wirral: Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Gallagher’s, Blackrod: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Green Dragon, St Helens: Green Dragon Folk Club: Singaround

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Singaround

> Lostock Arms, Lostock, Bolton: Rafters Roar Folk Club: Singers Night

> New Land o’ Cakes, Manchester: Sound Check Acoustic Jam Night: Singer-Songwriter Open Mic

> Pot of Beer, Manchester: Trad music session

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Singers Night

> Red Bull, Stockport: Red Bull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Red Lion, Newburgh: Room At The Top: Music, Verse & Whatever

> Revolution, Lancaster: LULUMS Open Mic

> Shippons, Irby: Folk Session

> Smugglers Den, Morecambe: Folk Session

> Victoria, Fleetwood: Musicians Session

> Victoria, Woolton Village, Liverpool: Acoustic Jam Night

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Vicki & Trefor Williams

> BBC GMR: The Parlour 7pm: Alan Keegan with Irish music

> BBC GMR: Sounds of Folk 8pm - 9pm with Ali O’Brien

> Alexander’s Jazz Theatre Bar, Chester: Unplugged Folk Night

> Atlantic (Banjo Bar), Liverpool: Atlantic Irish Night

> Bar, Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester: Phat Tuesday: Chorlton Cajun Massive: Singers & Musicians

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Garage Band

> Bruins Bar, Manchester: Open Mic Acoustic Night hosted by Chezz

> Bush Inn, Droylsden: Bush Acoustic Music Club: Singers Night

> Civil Service Sports & Social Club, St Annes: St Annes Acoustic Roots Club: Singers Night

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Fortnightly Singers Night

> Coal Clough, 41 Coal Clough Lane, Burnley BB11 4PG: Moorland Folk. Info (venue) 01282 75558

> Crown, Stockport: Singaround/Open Mic

> Everyman Bistro, Liverpool: Singers Night

> Fox & Goose, Wigan Lane: Wigan Folk Club: Singaround

> Fox & Hounds, Urmston: Monthly Urmston Acoustics

> Gregson Centre, Lancaster: Folk Music Session in Cafe/Bar

> Hilldale Village Hall, Parbold: Newburgh Morris Practice

> Horseshoe, Ringley: Singers Night

> Iguana Bar, Chorlton: Open Stage

> Longridge Royal British Legion: Longridge Folk Club: Singers Night

> Maghull Folk Club: Singers Night

> Oak Tree, Coppull: Musicians Session

> Peveril of the Peak, Manchester: Tune session

> Puss in Boots, Macclesfield: Monthly Singaround

> Red Triangle Boxing Club, Liverpool: Johnson’s Acoustic Circus: Performers Night

> Roscoe’s Bar, Swinton: Sing When You’re Swiggin’: Acoustic Night

> Royal Oak, Littleborough: Royal Oak Folk Club: Singers Night

> Southern Hotel, Chorlton, Manchester: Tuesday Night Blues Club: Acoustic Open Mic hosted by Depot

> White Lion, Halton, Lancaster: Bluegrass & Old Time Session

> Albion Hotel, Wallasey: Reckless Elbow Unplugged

> Alison Arms, Coppull: Singaround

> Barley Mow, Warrington: Essential Songwriters Night

> Bay Horse, Horwich: Raglan

> Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight: Bromborough Folk Club: Singers Night

> Chillies Wine Bar, Wavertree, Liverpool: Catacoustic: Open Mic

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Pete Coe

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Cross Keys Folk Club: Ron Trueman Border

> Falcon Hotel, Poulton-le-Fylde: Folk at the Falcon: Singaround

> Farmers Glory Inn, Roundhill Rd, Haslingden, Rossendale BB4 5TU: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01706 215748

> Fleece Inn, Blackburn: Blackburn Folk Club: Singers Night

> Friends Meeting House, Lancaster: Taize - Harmony Singing for Peace

> Junction, Rainford: Bluegrass Workshop 7.30pm; Session 9pm

> Mawdsley’s, Mawsdesley: Broken Token Folk Club:

> New Britannia Inn, Preston: Singers Night

> Pogue Mahone’s, Liverpool: Irish tune session

> Scarisbrick Arms, Downholland: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Shenanigan’s, Bootle: Irish Trad Music Session

> Union Vaults, Chester: Singaround & Music Session

> Upton Royal British Legion Club: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waggon & Horses, Burnley: Burnley Folk Club: Singers & Musicians

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music

> BBC Radio 2: Mike Harding 8pm

> Arden Arms, Millgate, Stockport: Song Carriers Folk Club: Singaround

> Cavern, Liverpool: Open Mic 6pm-ish - 8.30pm-ish; featured artiste 8.30pm-ish - 9pm-ish

> Coopers Tap, Morecambe: Open Stage

> Gregson Centre, Lancaster: HoBow Fiddle Workshop 6pm - 8pm

> Gregson Centre, Lancaster: Folk Music Session in Cafe/Bar

> Hop Pocket, Chorley: Blues Night

> Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester: Irish music session

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> Magazine Hotel, Wallasey: Magazine Folk Club: Singers Night

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Railway Folk Club: Singers Night

> Raven Inn, Winsford: Monthly Acoustic/Singers Night

> St Anne’s Parish Club, Ormskirk: Bluegrass/Acoustic Country Night with the Britannia Bluegrass Band

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Scolds Bridle

> St Luke’s Community Centre, Salford: The Barflies + Open Mic

> Scarisbrick Village Hall, Ormskirk: Charity Concert in aid of the Friends of Chernobyl’s Children, Maghull & Ormskirk Branch, with Chris & Siobhan Nelson + Odd at Ease + Barrioviejo + Bob Lines + Tiny Tin Lady + Steve Chatterley + Pete Bond. 7.30pm. Free admission. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Ship Inn, Haskayne, nr Ormskirk: Folk Club: Singers Night

> South West Manchester Cricket Club: Chorlton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Steamer, Fleetwood: Fleetwood Folk Club: Singers Night

> Swan Inn, Dobcross: Session

> Thirsty Scholar, Manchester: Ria Bright 10pm

> Volunteer Arms, Bromley Cross, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Sturdy Beggars

> Woodlands, Silverdale: Monthly Bits & Pieces

> Woodley Civic Hall, Stockport: Woodlarks Harmony Singing Workshop 1.30pm - 3.30pm

> BBC Radio Lancashire: The Drift 8 - 9pm with Phil Brown

22nd July Singers Night

16th September KEITH MITCHELL

14th October BEN WOOD

11th November ANDREW GREEN

9th December PETE HARDMAN

23rd December Christmas Special

> Ormskirk Comes Alive. Abacus Music. Tel Pete Rimmer 01695 585400. Web: www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk. All-Event Ticket £15. Artistes: Pete Morton + Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies + Bram Taylor + Chris & Siobhan Nelson + Bob Lines + Tiny Tin Lady + Gallimaufry + Jill Fielding Band + Elbow Jane + Pete Bond + Seven Stars Sword & Step Dancers + Sarah Marks + Blarneystone + Tony Gibbons + Mark Dowding + Odd at Ease + Leyland Morris Men + Steve Chatterley + Brass Tacks + Leslie Melville (Storyteller) + Bedlam ++

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Instrumental Session

> Comrades Club, Ormskirk: Blarneystone + Bram Taylor + Elbow Jane + Brass Tacks. 7.30pm. £6 / £4. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Dog & Partridge, Bollington: Bollington Folk Club: Singers Night

> Hare & Hounds, Manchester: Full Circle Folk Club: Singers Night

> Harlequin Theatre, Northwich: Northwich Folk Club: Singers Night

> Hinds Head, Charnock Richard: Musicians Session

> Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 2LA: The Stumble. (blues) Info (venue) 01200 422450

> Masonic Lodge, Uppermill: Safra Club: Monthly Big Sing

> Moorbrook Inn, Preston: Preston Folk Club: Singaround

> Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk: Old Time Music Hall with Jim Markey & Friends. 2pm. £4. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Ormskirk Civic Hall, Ormskirk: Barn Dance with Gallimaufry and caller Roger Downing. 8pm. £5 / £3. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Queens Head Inn, Frodsham: Frodsham Folk Club: Singers Night

> Railway Inn, Greenfield: Open Mic Acoustic Night

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Ellika & Solo (Sweden/Senegal). 01704 540011

> Sun Inn, Macclesfield: Irish Trad Music Session

> Swan, Middleton, Carnforth: Bluegrass Night

> Victoria, Widnes: Ballistic Acoustic -Open Mic for songwriters

> Waggon Inn, Uppermill: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> White Lion, Halton, Lancaster: Folk Session

> Furness Tradition Festival, Ulverston, Cumbria. Mike Kermode, c/o 60 Soutergate, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 7ES. Tel 01229 582704. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.furnesstradition.org.uk. Artistes: John Spiers & Jon Boden + Boat Band + Pegleg Ferret + Benny Graham + Shona Kipling & Damien O’Kane + Rachel & Becky Unthank + Freebandreel + Old Friends Band + Alex Fisher ++

> Bay Horse, 206 Lee Lane, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7JF: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01204 696231

> Boars Head, Middlewich: Irish Trad Music Session

> Brian Boru Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield: Comhaltas music classes 1.30pm

> Buck I’Th’ Vine, 35 Burscough St, Ormskirk L39 2EG: All Day Festival Singaround. Info (venue) 01695 572647. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Buffet Bar, Platform One, Stalybridge Railway Station: Folk Club: Singers Night

> Comrades Club, Ormskirk: Pete Morton + Bram Taylor + Brass Tacks + Bedlam. 2.30pm. £4 / £3. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Comrades Club, Ormskirk: Jez Lowe & the Bad Pennies + Pete Morton + Jill Fielding Band + Bedlam + Mark Dowding. 7.30pm. £10 / £8. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Eaves Green Community Centre: Concertina Workshop (all systems) 2pm - 5pm

> Jolly Angler, Manchester: Irish Trad Music Session

> The Mop (Weavers Arms), Halliwell, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Ormskirk Community Centre, Ormskirk: Folkus Workshops for Guitar, Whistle & Bodhran. 10.30am - 1.30pm. Free. Phone 01695 585400 to register. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Ormskirk Community Centre, Ormskirk: Family Barn Dance Workshop with Sarah Marks & Friends. 2.30pm. £3. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Ormskirk Parish Church Hall, Ormskirk: Leslie Melville (Storyteller). 11am & 1pm. £2.50. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Ormskirk Parish Church Hall, Ormskirk: ‘A Mon Like Harry’ - Mark Dowding singing the songs of Harry Boardman. 4pm. £4 / £3. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Ormskirk Parish Church Hall, Ormskirk: Meet the Bad Pennies. 5pm. An Ormskirk Comes Alive Event (Info 01695 585400 / [email protected] / www.ormskirkcomesalive.co.uk)

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Karen Bates & Andrew Ingram

> St Kentigern’s Social Club, Manchester: Comhaltas Irish Trad Music Session

> Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Bolton: Acoustic Session

> BBC Radio Wales: Celtic Heartbeat 10pm with Frank Hennessy

> Albion Hotel, Wallasey: Albion Folk Club: Singers Night

> Black Bull, Horwich: Bogtrotters

> Black Horse, St Helens: Irish Night

> Blues Bar, Crosby, Liverpool: Acoustic Engine Sunday Sociable 2pm

> Brian Boru Club, Ashton-in-Makerfield: Monthly Comhaltas instrumental session 3pm

> Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport, Cumbria: Blues on Sunday 4pm

> Cross Keys, Uppermill: Singaround

> Cross Keys Inn, Chester: Raven Folk Club: Music & Song Session in the bar

> Crown Hotel, Garstang: Crown Folk Club: Singers Night

> Dillon’s Whistlin’ Jig, Stockport: Irish Trad Music Session

> Freeholders Arms, Lancaster: Singers on Sunday: Singaround

> Halfway House, Blackpool: Singaround

> Jackson’s Pit, Oldham: Acoustica! Open Mic hosted by Darren Poyzer

> Junction, Rainford: Wooden Horse Folk Club: Singers night

> Lamb, Halliwell Rd, Bolton: Buskers Ball

> Old Manor Club, Wallasey: Folk at the Manor: Singers Night

> Ring o’ Bells, Warrington: Singaround

> St Kentigern’s Social Club, Hart Rd, Manchester M14 7BB: Quare Craic. Info (venue) 0161 224 2033

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Singers Night

> Star Inn, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Kieran Halpin

> Walshaw Sports Club, Tottington, Bury: Walshaw Folk Club: Singers Night

> Walton Folk Club: Singers Night

> Waterside, Kay Bridge, Summerseat, Bury BL9 5PE: Swing Commanders. 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01706 822065

> Waxy O’Connor’s, Manchester: Live Irish Music 2pm - 4pm & 8pm - 10.30pm: Sturdy Beggars

> BBC Radio Merseyside: Folkscene 7.05pm: with Stan Ambrose.

> BBC Radio Stoke: Genevieve Tudor: folk music 8pm

> BBC Radio Cumbria: Northern Folk 9pm; with Alistair Anderson

> Kings Dock Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L1 8JS: The Corrs + Renee Olstead. Tickets/Info 0151 709 3789

> Prospect Inn, Runcorn: Folk at the Prospect: Brian Peters

> Black Horse, Limbrick: Monthly Singaround

> Navigation, Heaton Norris, Stockport: Monthly Let It Roll Open Mic

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Lord of the Dance. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Saddle Club, Birkenhead: Monthly Singaround

> Sefton Park Cricket Club, Liverpool: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Biddulph Labour Club, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent: Biddulph Folk Club. Colcannon - Extra Night

> Clarence Hotel, Blackpool: Folk Club: Captain Cooper’s Motley Crew

> Manchester Evening News Arena, Victoria Station, Manchester M3 1WY: Simon & Garfunkel with special appearance by The Everly brothers. Box Office 0870 190 8000

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Lord of the Dance. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Colcannon - Extra Night

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Lord of the Dance. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Railway, Heatley, Lymm: Railway Folk Club: Bandersnatch

> South Wirral High School, Easham, Wirral: Black Umfolosi 5

> Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Blackpool FY2 9RW: Swing Commanders. Info (venue) 01253 357696

> Wheatsheaf Inn, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria: Folk at the Wheatsheaf: Ruth Hazleton & Kate Burke

> Griffin Hotel, Earle St, Earlstown, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9LR: Upsetters. (blues) Info (venue) 01925 225417

> NALGO Club, Alder Rd, Liverpool: Monthly Jam Session at the Nalgo

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Lord of the Dance. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Weatherhead Media Arts College, Wallasey: Black Umfolosi 5

> Brampton Live, Brampton, Carlisle. Mick North, Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle CA3 8TP. Tel 01228 534781. Fax 01228 810249. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.bramptonlive.co.uk. Artistes: Levellers Acoustic + Steeleye Span + June Tabor + Bellowhead & Eliza Carthy + Angel Brothers & Satnam Singh + HowdenJones Band ++

> Saddleworth Folk Festival. Ali O’Brien, 18 Queensway, Greenfield, Oldham, Lancs OL3 7AH. Tel 01457 870391. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.safra.org.uk. Artistes: John Wright Band + Demon Barber Roadshow + Last Nights Fun + Mrs Ackroyd Band + Martyn Wyndham-Read + Pete Coe + Quicksilver + Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher + Th’Antique Roadshow + Stanley Accrington + Les Barker + Barrie & Ingrid Temple + Copper Kettle + Cara + Rachel & Becky Unthank + Duncan McFarlane Band + Shona Kipling & Damien O’Kane + Jim McDonald + Hometowners ++

> Stainsby Festival, nr Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Tel 01246 559036. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.stainsbyfestival.org.uk

> Joseph O’Neill’s, 67 Duke St, St Helens WA10 2JF: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 01744 752433

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Lord of the Dance. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Martin Simpson. 01704 540011

> Stanley Street Social Club, 58-60 Stanley St, Accrington BB5 6PQ: Swing Commanders. Info (venue) 01254 301605

> Manchester Academy (Manchester University Students Union), 269 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PQ: Kathryn Williams 7.30pm. £12.50 adv. 0161 275 2930

> Palace Theatre, Oxford St, Manchester M1 6FT: Lord of the Dance. Box Office 0161 242 2524

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: Tom Napper & Tom Bliss - closing night - reopens 5.9.04

> Waterside, Kay Bridge, Summerseat, Bury BL9 5PE: Swing Commanders. 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01706 822065

> Bacup Conservative Club: Bacup Folk Club: Dan Phelps & Matthew Fox

> Guest House, Southport: Monthly Music & Song Session

> Kings Dock Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L1 8JS: Charlie Landsborough. Tickets/Info 0151 709 3789

> White Lion, Swinton: Swinton Folk Club: Clive Leyland

> Bay Horse, Osbaldeston: Singers Night hosted by Geoff Higginbottom

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Fortnightly Singers Night

> Kings Dock Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L1 8JS: James Taylor. Tickets 0870 151 4000

> Boars Head Hotel, Middlewich: Open Mike Night hosted by the Salt Town Poets

> Priory Club, Broadfield Dr, Leyland: Leyland Accordion Club

> Southport Theatre & Floral Hall, Promedade, Southport PR9 0DZ: Summer Music Hall: Mike Donohoe. Tickets/Info 01704 540454

> Theatre by the Lake, Lakeside, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5DJ: Tom McConville & Pauline Cato. Box Office 017687 74411

> Castle Hotel, Oldham St, Manchester: Monthly Acoustica! Open Mic

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Singers Night

> Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9PJ: Black Umfolodi 5. Info (venue) 01900 826448; web: www.thekirkgate.com

> Royal Oak, 111 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1XL: Big Singaround ++. 9pm till late. A Wigan Folk Club 40th Birthday Event

> Southport Arts Centre, Lord St, Southport PR8 1DB: Asere. 01704 540011

Keith Roberts and many of the original gang will be in Wigan to join in the celebrations

Info from Joan 01942 321223

> General Gordon Hotel, Halifax Rd, Nelson, Lancs BB9 0ED: Marauders. (blues) Info (venue) 01282 612089

> Royal Oak, 111 Standishgate, Wigan WN1 1XL: Big Singaround ++. 3pm till late. A Wigan Folk Club 40th Birthday Event

> Talbot Hotel, Church St, Burnley BB11 2RU: Giles. Info 01282 412074

> Manchester Live!, city centre. Anne Tucker, Manchester International Arts, 3 Birch Polygon, Manchester M14 5HX. Tel 0161 224 0020. Fax 0161 248 9331. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.streetsahead.org.uk

> Astley Arms, Chapel Hill, Dukinfield: Monthly Open Mic & SongwriterNight hosted by Ann English

> Joseph O’Neill’s, 67 Duke St, St Helens WA10 2JF: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 01744 752433

> The Mosses Social Community Centre, Cecil St, Bury BL9 0SB: Monthly Singing for Fun workshop with Faith Watson 10am - 1pm. £8 / £6 conc (half price if it’s your first time)

> Sefton Park, Liverpool: Fun in the Park with Reckless Elbow ++

> Seven Stars Hotel, Wallgate, Wigan: Big Singaround ++. 3pm till late. A Wigan Folk Club 40th Birthday Event

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: closed

> Star Inn, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Mark Dowding

> Waterside, Kay Bridge, Summerseat, Bury BL9 5PE: Swing Commanders. 8.30pm. Info (venue) 01706 822065

> Witchwood, 152 Old St, Ashton-u-Lyne OL6 7SF: Glenn Tilbrook. Info 0161 344 0321

> Cumberland Arms, Hindley: Monthly Verse & Worse

> Nursery Inn, Stockport: Why Worry Monthly Songwriters Club

> Telfords Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester CH1 4EZ: Johnny Dickinson. Info (venue) 01244 390090

> Royal Lancashire Show, Salesbury Hall Farm, Ribchester

> Embleton Village Hall, Embleton, nr Cockermouth, Cumbria: Embleton Live: Northumbrian Folk Trio (Stewart Hardy (ex John Wright Band) & Simon Haworth & Andy May (Jez Lowe’s Bad Pennies)) 8.15pm. Terry Haworth 01900 604765 / [email protected]

> Manchester Academy (Manchester University Students Union), 269 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PQ: Gillian Welch 7.30pm. 0161 275 2930

> Star Inn, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Mark Dowding

> Boar Hound, Macclesfield: Monthly Folk Club: Singers Night

> Boathouse, Neston: Parkgate Folk Club: Mundy-Turner

> Star Inn, Failsworth: Open Door Folk Club: Mark Dowding

> Lord Rodney, 67 Winwick Rd, Warrington WA2 7DH: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01925 234296

> Royal Hotel, Station Rd, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7BA: Giles. (blues) Info (venue) 01254 883541

> View TwoGallery, Liverpool: Monthly Alchemy Acoustic Night hosted by Bobhowla

Maryport Blues Festival, Cumbria. Ray Martin, BCM Promotions, Tel 0115 932 8615, email: [email protected]. Eleanor Carr, Festival Marketing, Tel 07710 544040, email: [email protected]. Web: www.maryport-blues.co.uk. Artistes: Bluesline ++

> Diamond Health Club, Grange Lodge, Station Rd, Haydock, St Helens WA11 0JN: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 01744 22000

> Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9PJ: Bayou Seco. Info (venue) 01900 826448; web: www.thekirkgate.com

> Plough Inn, 152 Liverpool Rd, Cadishead, Manchester M44 5DD: Marauders. (blues) Info (venue) 0161 950 8990

> Talbot Hotel, Church St, Burnley BB11 2RU: Upsetters. (blues) Info 01282 412074

> Touchstones Rochdale: Monthly Community Drumming Circle 11am - 1.30pm

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: closed

> Bacup Conservative Club: Bacup Folk Club: Wench All

> Chetham Arms, Edgworth: Monthly Folk Music Session

> Clog & Billycock, Blackburn: Fortnightly Singers Night

> Fox & Hounds, Urmston: Monthly Urmston Acoustics

> Puss in Boots, Macclesfield: Monthly Singaround

> Farmers Glory Inn, Roundhill Rd, Haslingden, Rossendale BB4 5TU: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01706 215748

> St Joseph’s Social Centre, Hogton, Preston: Gregson Lane Folk Club: Singers Night

> Top Lock Hotel, Copthurst Lane, Wheelton, Heapey, Chorley PR6 8LS: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01257 263376

> Ulverston Sports Club: South Lakes Folk Club: Joseph Porter

> Kings Arms, 144 Bawdlands, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 2LA: Marauders. (blues) Info (venue) 01200 422450

> Royal British Legion, Poynton: Porkies Folk Club: Johnny Copin

> West Cheshire Sailing Club, Wallasey: Monthly Folk Club

> Woodsman, School Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6QE: Celtic Cross. Info (venue) 01772 339635

> Burton Manor College, Burton, Neston, Cheshire CH64 5SJ: Singing For Larks weekend residential workshop with Faith Watson. Further details / booking form from Singing For Larks, 12 Lindow Rd, Manchester M16 0DP / tel 0161 881 0855 / email: [email protected]

> Falstaff Inn, Southport: Monthly afternoon Music & Song Session

> Fosters Arms, Barnoldswick: Monthly Folk at t’Fosters

> Joseph O’Neill’s, 67 Duke St, St Helens WA10 2JF: Celtic Vibes. Info (venue) 01744 752433

> Rattan and Rush, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria: Robin Laing

> St Mary’s Parish Centre, Oswaldtwistle: Monthly Folk Club

> Talbot Hotel, Church St, Burnley BB11 2RU: The Stumble. (blues) Info 01282 412074

> Morland Folk Dance Week, nr Penrith, Cumbria. David Jones, Newby End Farm, Newby, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 3EX. Tel 01931 714338. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.newbyendfarm.co.uk

> Shelbourne Hotel, Southport: Bothy Folk Club: closed

> Black Horse, Limbrick: Monthly Singaround

> Navigation, Heaton Norris, Stockport: Monthly Let It Roll Open Mic

> Saddle Club, Birkenhead: Monthly Singaround

> Sefton Park Cricket Club, Liverpool: Jacqui’s Folk Club: Singers Night

> Philharmonic Hall, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Chieftains. 0151 709 3789

> Bridgewater Hall, Lower Moseley St, Manchester M2 3WS: Chieftains. Tickets/Info 0161 907 9000

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Janis Ian. Box Office 0161 876 2000

> Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays M5 2AZ: Nanci Griffith. Box Office 0161 876 2000

> Philharmonic Hall, 36 Hope St, Liverpool L1 9BX: Christy Moore. 0151 709 3789. A Liverpool Irish Festival Event

> St Williams College, York: Artisan’s Great Northern Voice Weekend. Workshops for basic voice techniques, harmony singing, singing masterclass, songwriting, music business, harmony arrangement. Cost: Weekend £65 / One day £40 (Saturday evening meal optional extra). Further details and booking forms from: Artisan, 10 Park Head, Birdsedge, Huddersfield HD8 8XW or phone Jacey Bedford on 01484 606230 / web: www.artisan-harmony.com

37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 1XR

262 Wallgate, Wigan WN3 5AR

There is an open music policy - anything you want to sing or play is acceptable as long as it’s acoustic. Free food is provided every week at all venues.

Keith Roberts and many of the original gang will be in Wigan to join in the celebrations

For further info contact Joan Blackburn 01942 321223

web: www.wiganfolkclub.co.uk

Coin Street Festival, South Bank venues, London. Louise King, G2 Oxo Tower Wharf, Bargehouse Street, South Bank, London SE1 9PH. Tel 020 7401 3610. Fax 020 7928 0111. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.coinstreetfestival.org

Hot on the Streets in Wigan, Lancashire. Mike Atkinson, Event Coordinator. Tel 0161 797 2374 / 07931 751548. Email: [email protected]. Format: Street Entertainment. Artistes: Wigan Folk Club + Verse & Worse ++

Blowout Bagpipe Festival, Great Linford, Milton Keynes. Ian Clabburn, 6 Greyfriars Road, Daventry, Northants NN11 4RS. Tel 01327 705265. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.bagpipesociety.org.uk. Artistes: Goodacre Brothers + The Drift + Gunter Bauwerearts, Dirk Van Der Speeten & Stefan Timmermans + Jon Swayne + Vicki Swan + Michael Hofmann + Frans Hattink + Dave Faulkner & Steve Turner + Richard & Anita Evans + Steve Spencer Jowett

Clitheroe Great Days Festival. John Parkinson, PO Box 33, Clitheroe, Lancs BB7 1GP. Tel 01200 424969. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.great-days.co.uk. Artistes: Hank Wangford & the Lost Cowboys + Old Rope String Band + Nancy Kerr & James Fagan + Dog House Skiffle + Hohodza + Asere + Swing Commanders + Anthony John Clarke ++

Garden of Delights, Rusholme, Manchester. Anne Tucker, Manchester International Arts, 3 Birch Polygon, Manchester M14 5HX. Tel 0161 224 0020. Fax 0161 248 9331. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.streetsahead.org.uk. Artistes: Asere + Elephant Talk + Horace X + Modeste Hugues + Sambangra + Hohodza + Salt ++

Kendal International Guitar Festival, Cumbria. Brewery Arts Centre, Highgate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE. Tel 01539 725133. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.breweryarts.co.uk. Artistes: Pierre Bensusan + Aziz Ibrahim + Eduardo Niebla + Les Wilson & MHR + Gerry Gillard + Hans Theessink + John Renbourn + Clive Carroll + Eric Roche + Wilco Johnson + Gordon Giltrap + Kent Duchane + Jerry Donahue + Johnny Dickinson

Kirtlington Lamb Ale Morris Festival. Steve Hanley. Tel 01865 396963. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.kirtlington-morris.org.uk

Pennymoor Song & Ale, Devon. Jon Shapley, 9 Higher Ley, Nymet Rowland, Crediton, Devon EX17 6AJ. Tel Clare Penney 01884 860023 or Jon Shapley 01363 83740. Email: [email protected]. Web: pennymoor.members.beeb.net. Format: Song sessions, no paid guests

Stanchester Old Time (American) Picking Weekend, Farmers Arms, West Hatch, Taunton, Devon. Nick Pilley, 53 North Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3PW. Tel 01278 450780. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.oldtime.fsnet.co.uk

Isle of Wight Festival. Neil Roberts, Wight Leisure, 17 Quay Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5BA. Tel 01983 823352. Eax 01983 823369. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.isleofwightfestival.com. Artistes: Midge Ure + The Who + Suzanne Vega + Hank Wangford plus Paul Armfield, Wilson Savoy Cajun Band (Louisiana) & the Lost Cowboys + Asere (Cuba) + Mabulu (Mozambique) + DJ (Latin)

Headington Festival of Music & Dance, Oxon. Richard Jeffery, 89 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7BT. Tel 01865 764142. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.hcda.org.uk Artistes: Gilly Darbey + Anna Neale + Greg Mayston + Chrissie Flynn & Jim Davis + Ukulele Bob + Belle Musette + Cornucopia + Oxford Swing Dance Society + Kirk Two + Richard G. Jeffery + Chilindrader + Mike Tierney + Syd Kitchen + Pete "Chill-out" Galpin + Hot 'n' Sticky ++

Stony Live, Stony Stratford, Bucks. Matt Armour, 99 Malletts Close, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes MK11 1DG. Tel 01908 566407. Fax 01908 340171. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.stonyarts.org.uk

Sunday 6 June - Tuesday 8 June 2004

Stamford Guitar Festival, Stamford, Lincolnshire. David Popple, Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Marys Street, Stamford, Lincs PE9 2DL. Tel 01780 763203. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.stamfordartscentre.com. Artistes: Wizz Jones + Geoff Muldaur (New York) + Dave Kelly + David Viner + Eric Lugosch (Chicago) + Gary Lucas (New York) + Little George Sueref & the Blue Stars ++

Newark on Water. Web: www.newarkonwater.com

Ashbourne Festival, Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Li, PO Box 5552, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2ZR. Tel 01335 348707. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.ashbournearts.com

Fest Noz De Montfort, Leicester. Mark Merrifield, De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RH. Tel 0116 233 3116. Fax 0116 233 3182. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.festnozdemontfort.co.uk. Artistes: Cristina Pato + Blazin' Fiddles + Le Gop + Aida Nadeem "Out of Baghdad" + Prego + Chouchenn + Cliff Stapleton & Michael York

A1 Festival of Music & Dance, Sacrewell Farm & Country Centre, Thornhaugh, nr Peterborough. Gill Barham, 58 Wood Road, Kings Cliffe, Peterborough PE8 6XF. Tel 01780 470852. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.a1festival.co.uk. Artistes: Monogram + Téada + 4 Wheel Drive + Eddie Walker + Longway + Bill Smarme and The Bizzness + Fox Tower Bluegrass Band + Kate Lissuaer & The Buffalo Gals + The Rough Deal String Band + Sister Act + Delia’s Playboys + Ben Paley & Tab Hunter + Texas All-Nite Toyboys + The Bluegrass Brothers + Sue Coe + Tap N Sync ++

Bishop’s Castle Folk Weekend, nr Church Stretton, Shropshire. Sally Vowles, The Beeches, Corporation Street, Bishop’s Castle, Shropshire SY9 5AN. Tel 01588 638438. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk. Format: Ceilidh + sessions + singarounds + singing workshop

Festival of the Peak, Carsington Water, nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire. PR Promotions, PO Box 200, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2ZL. Tel 01773 853428. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.prpromotions.org.uk. Artistes: Doonan Family Band + Tanglefoot (Canada) + John Tams & Barry Coope + Richard Digance + Threlfall Ellison Edwards + Cross o’th’ Hands + Kerfuffle + Lester Simpson + Feet First Appalachian Dancers ++

Gower Folk Festival, Swansea. Joy Toole. Tel 01792 850603. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.halfpennyfolkclub.com. Artistes: Dr Faustus +