Phil has been with us as a solo artist, with Miranda and with Paul Downes. Expect very good music and song and a lot of humour.
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25th March 2027: Seb Stone + Support
Traditional songs, with music on whistle and uilleann pipes.
25th February 2027: Jon Doran & Dave Gray
Jon Doran has been with us a couple of times with some of his other collaborators, this time he is with button accordion player David Grey.
28th January 2027: Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies
The ever popular entertainer and singer is back with his band for another evening of his wide thought provoking and frequently witty lyrics with the fine music of the band.
27th May 2027: Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley
Another visit from local artist Miranda Sykes, this time with long time friend Jim Causley.
24th June 2027: George Sansome & Matt Quinn
George plays alongside Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) in English trad folk trio Granny’s Attic, who have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House,Continue reading “24th June 2027: George Sansome & Matt Quinn”
23rd September 2027: John Kirkpatrick & Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne
John Kirkpatrick has been dancing, singing, and playing his way around the English folk scene since he joined Hammersmith Morris Men in 1959 at the age of twelve. Displaying a rare skill on a variety of push-pull squeezeboxes – the melodeon, the button accordion, and the Anglo concertina – he has been fully professional sinceContinue reading “23rd September 2027: John Kirkpatrick & Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne”
Oscar Preston Memorial Trophy – Our Annual Song Competition – 12th November
9th November – come to the Annual Song Contest.
See the Oscar Preston Memorial page for full details.
Whittlesea Straw Bear
Saturday 16th January 2027 Come to this annual festival of dance and music in Whittlesea. Drive to the town or take two bus rides from Baston and surrounds. Musicians (preferably noisy) are always welcome to play for the Straw Bear as it processes through the town. Music is available from Alan or Maggie. An unforgettableContinue reading “Whittlesea Straw Bear”
17th December 2026: Christmas Night with Vicky Swan & Johnny Dyer
NOTE This the Third Thursday of the month (someone put Christmas in near our normal day) Vicki Swan & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. Be entranced byContinue reading “17th December 2026: Christmas Night with Vicky Swan & Johnny Dyer”
