Past shows...
2017
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Wednesday 6 December
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From Chicago, USA
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The Way Down Wanderers
Equal parts fast-paced and soulful, 5-piece modern-folk Americana act, The Way Down Wanderers, draw listeners in with energy, originality and soulful generosity. Playing, performing and writing together for just 3 short years, the Wanderers have built an enthusiastic and fast-growing following. Support: John Jenkins |
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Wednesday 1 November
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From Toronto, Canada
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The Slocan Ramblers
The Slocan Ramblers are Canada’s young bluegrass band to watch. Rooted in the tradition, fearlessly creative, and possessing a bold, dynamic sound, The Slocans have quickly become a leading light of Canada’s roots music scene, built on their reputation for energetic live shows and impeccable musicianship. Support: Two Black Sheep |
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Wednesday 4 October
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From San Francisco, California, USA
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Front Country
Front Country blend everything from high-lonesome mountain music to new-wave power pop, new-grass picking, old-grass harmonies, and just plain glorious musicality. This is Americana at its best: music with deep roots and wide-ranging vision. Support: The Jesse Janes |
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Wednesday 6 September
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From Wigan, UK
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Merry Hell
MERRY HELL is a band founded on the ever evolving Folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people. Though our hearts and souls are tuned to the songs which came before us, we bring you new words and music forged from our own experiences, from the lows and the loves of our lives. Support: Stephen Manley |
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Wednesday 2 August
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From Liverpool, UK
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Henry Priestman
After over 38 years in the music business – and with a credit list longer than both your arms – in 2009 Henry Priestman (having not sung since 1981!!) reinvented himself as a singer-songwriter, and released his debut solo CD “The Chronicles of Modern Life” (on legendary Island Records) to critical acclaim. Support: Mondegreen, Dawn & The Embers |
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Wednesday 5 July
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From Nashville, Tennessee
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The Danberrys
The Danberrys sing songs rich in pastoral imagery, about overcoming demons, being washed clean and starting anew, and love in its many forms. the full power of your brain and heart are topics that often surface, naturally suffusing into their lyrics with clever subtlety Support: Limerance |
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Wednesday 7 June
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From New Orleans, US
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Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue were at the vanguard of New Orleans’ now-thriving country scene when they formed over a decade ago. Their infectious Western swing energy has earned them their place in the upper echelon of local favorites and helped grow an avid fan-base of two-steppers around the world. Support: Stuart Todd, Joe Topping /Scott Poley |
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Wednesday 3 May
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From New York, USA
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Wednesday 5 April
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From Nashville,USA
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Woody Pines
If you’re wondering where the music of Nashville troubadour WOODY PINES comes from, look to the streets. It was on the streets as a professional busker that Woody first cut his teeth, drawing liberally from the lost back alley anthems and scratchy old 78s of American roots music. Support: Jimmy Rae & The Moonshine Girls, Scaredycats |
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Wednesday 1 March
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From Canada
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Tia McGraff & Tommy Parham
Tia McGraff is an internationally renowned and award-winning Americana/Country songstress from Port Dover, ON, Canada. Tia’s talent has been described as “haunting and soul-gripping.” Support: Paul Dunbar, Maddie Stenberg |
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Wednesday 1 February
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From Nashville, USA
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Mike Compton & Joe Newberry
Acclaimed traditional music veterans Mike Compton and Joe Newberry dig deep into early country music and blues, and their duet-singing, two-man string band ranges between traditional songs, instrumentals, ballads and original tunes. Support: Charlie McKeon, Marc Pountney |
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Wednesday 4 January
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From Wales
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Lowri Evans & Lee Mason
Lowri was asked in January 2005 to donate a song to a local charity CD project (Pembrokeshire Acoustic Sessions) raising money for victims of the Boxing Day tsunami in South Asia, it was during this recording session she met guitarist, singer and studio engineer/producer Lee Mason. Support: Susie Jones, Elfin Bow |
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2016
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Wednesday 7 December
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From Wigan, UK
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Wednesday 2 November
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From Canada
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Wednesday 5 October
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From Northern Ireland
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Wednesday 7 September
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From Nashville, USA
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Monday 15 August
Wednesday 3 August
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From Ireland
From Austin, Texas, USA
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Monday 25 July
Wednesday 6 July
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From Nashville, USA
From the UK
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Monday 20 June
Monday 13 June
Wednesday 1 June
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From Nashville, USA
From the USA
From the USA
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Monday 23 May
Monday 16 May
Wednesday 4 May
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Wednesday 6 April
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From Mississippi, USA
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Monday 23 February
Wednesday 3 February
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Nordic Church Liverpool
From Nashville, USA
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Wednesday 6 January
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From Canada
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2015
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Wednesday 2 December
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From Wigan, UK
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Wednesday 4 November
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From San Francisco
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Wednesday 7 October
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From the USA
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Wednesday 2 September
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From Canada
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Wednesday 5 August
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From Minnesota, USA
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Wednesday 1 July
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From New Orleans, USA
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Wednesday 3 June
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From Hawaii, USA
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Wednesday 6 May
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From New York, USA
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Wednesday 1 April
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From Brooklyn, USA
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Wednesday 4 March
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From Nashville, USA
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Wednesday 4 February
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From Canada
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Wednesday 7 January
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From the UK
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2014...
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Wednesday 3 December
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From Wigan, UK
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Merry Hell Acoustic
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Thursday 27 November
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From San Francisco, USA
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Sylvie Simmons
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Monday 24 November
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From Nashville, USA
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Wild Ponies
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Wednesday 5 November
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From Nashville, USA
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Leigh Brennan & Noel McKay
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Click
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Monday 13 October
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From the UK
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Edwina Hayes
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Wednesday 1 October
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From the USA
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Eric Taylor
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Tuesday 15 September
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From Portland, USA
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Del Ray
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Wednesday 3 September
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From Canada
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Sheesham, Lotus & Son
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Wednesday 6 August
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From the USA
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Thea Hopkins
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Monday 14 July
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From Nashville, USA
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Don Gallardo
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Wednesday 2 July
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From the USA
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Wednesday 4 June
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From New York, USA
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The Kennedys
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Monday 2 June
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From Santa Monica, USA
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Nels Andrews
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Monday 20 May
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From Nashville, USA
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Kim Richey
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Monday 13 May
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From Nashville, USA
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Mean Mary
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Wednesday 7 May
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From London, UK
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Polly & The Billets Doux
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Monday 15 April
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From Brooklyn, USA
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Dubl Handi
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Wednesday 2 April
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From California, USA
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Rita Hosking
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Monday 25 March
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From Nashville, USA
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Peter Mulvey
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Wednesday 5 March
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From Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA
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Hannah Aldridge
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Wednesday 5 February
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From Nashville, USA
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The Stray Birds
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Wednesday 8 January
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From the Birmingham
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The Toy Hearts
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2013...
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Wednesday 4 December
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From London, UK
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Chasing Owls
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Wednesday 6 November
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From Nashville, USA
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Rod Picott
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Wednesday 2 October
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From Nashville, USA
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Josh Harty
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Wednesday 5 September
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From the USA
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Carrie Rodriguez
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Wednesday 7 August
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From California, USA
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Phil Lee "The Mighty King Of Love"
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Wednesday 24 July
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From Nashville, USA
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Jon Byrd
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Wednesday 3 July
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From Nashville, USA
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Eileen Rose
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Wednesday 3 July
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From California, USA
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Richie Lawrence & Katie Thomas
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Wednesday 12 June
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From Canada
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Lynne Hanson
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Wednesday 1 June
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From California, USA
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Nels Andrews
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Wednesday 3 April
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From Wisconsin, USA
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Birds Of Chicago
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Wednesday 6 March
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From California, USA
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Rita Hosking & Sean Feder
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Wednesday 6 February
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From the USA
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AJ Roach & Nuala Kennedy
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Wednesday January
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2012...
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Wednesday 5 December
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From Canada
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Sarah McDougal
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Wednesday November
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Gregory Isakov &
Chris Pureka |
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Wednesday October
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Danny Schmidt &
Carrie Elkin |
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Wednesday September
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From the USA
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Jeff & Vida
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Wednesday August
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Wednesday 7 July
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From the USA
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Danny Schmidt
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Wednesday 4 June
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From the UK
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My Darling Clementine
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Wednesday May
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Wednesday 5 April
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From Birmingham, UK
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The Toy Hearts
The Toy Hearts Band came into being at some point in the year 2000, when sisters Hannah (15) and Sophia (18) decided they wanted to start their own family bluegrass band. |
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Wednesday 1 March
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From Mississippi, USA
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Eddie & Frank
Brothers Eddie and Frank Thomas have spent their lives, over 30 years, singing together and writing great songs. |
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Wednesday 1 February
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From the USA
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Will Kaufman
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2011...
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Wednesday November
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From the USA
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Wednesday October
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From Canada
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Wednesday September
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From the UK
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The Toy Hearts
The Toy Hearts Band came into being at some point in the year 2000, when sisters Hannah (15) and Sophia (18) decided they wanted to start their own family bluegrass band. |
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Wednesday July
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From the USA
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Danny Schmidt
Performing solo almost exclusively, armed with just his voice, his acoustic guitar, and his acute commentary, Schmidt's an authentic timeless troubadour, |
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Wednesday May
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From Canada
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Joanna Chapman-Smith
You could use any number of words to describe JCS - captivating, engaging, thoughtful. She is a skilled storyteller who perfectly blends beautiful melodies with tales too good to forget. |
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Wednesday 6 April
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From the Texas, USA
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Carrie ElkinCarrie Elkin is one of those rare artists with a tidal wave singing voice, and a stage whisper writing voice that brings you to the edge of your seat, emotionally.
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Wednesday 1 March
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From the UK
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Michael Chapman
This self-styled old white blues guy from Yorkshire is one of the most under-rated heroes of our time. With his uniquely English melancholic perspective and emotive guitar style he deserves wider recognition |
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Wednesday 1 February
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From the UK
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Carrivick Sisters
The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts. Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. |
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2010...
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Wednesday 1 December
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Wednesday 3 November
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From Australia
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Andy White
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Wednesday 6 October
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From the USA
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Ashley Flynn
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Wednesday 1 September
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From Michigan, USA
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Drew Nelson
Michigan-born Navy veteran Drew Nelson is a storytelling songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. A fly fisherman and world traveler, he writes as a witness to the lives and journeys of those he has met along the way, mixing Americana and roots-rock with traditional folk styles. |
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