Regular Events:-.....1st Monday Singers session, 3rd Monday Music session, 8-15pm The Guest House, Union St, Southport, stocks an excellent 'real ale' selection. Check before coming! E-Mail(Check the Diary for details & changes).

Past Guests 2006/7/8........Grace Notes Ed Rennie Martin Wyndham- Read Blue C - Raphael Callaghan and Christine Purnell Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner Mike Silver Judy Cook (USA) John Pearson Hughie JonesSara Grey & Kieron Means Bandersnatch Christina Smith & Jean Hewson Ken Nicol Gina La Faux & James Raynard Hoover the Dog Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen Tom Lewis Dana & Sue Robinson, Rattle on the Stovepipe Tom Doughty Three Sheets to the Wind Scolds Bridle Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher George Papavgeris Dave Webber & Annie Fentiman Roger Wilson Trio Threlfall Keith Christmas The Devil's Interval Cockersdale Marie Little Anthony John Clarke Chris Foster Tich Frier Strawhead John Dipper Band Chris Coe Last Night's Fun Steve Ashley Phil Hare & Tony Gibbons Abbie Lathe Pat Ryan Alistair Anderson, Roy Bailey, Pete Coe, Allan Taylor, Kimbers Men, Gordon Tyrall, Doug Eunson & Sarah Matthews, Debra Cowan and Pete Smith, Peter & Barbara Snape, Brian Peters, Maggie Holland, Lester Simpson, Steve Tilston, Mick Ryan & Pete Harris, John Kirkpatrick,Muldoons Picnic Duck Baker Janet Russell Bryony Jeff Gillett & Ron Taylor Coope , Boyes and Simpson Bob Fox Emily & Hazel Askew Pete Morton Damien Barber Anthony John Clarke Andy Clarke Lizzie Nunnery Pint & Dale Rubus Dan McKinnon Tom Doughty Annie Dearman, Vic Gammon and Steve Harrison Jackie Oates & James Dumbleton Tom Bliss Robb Johnson

Allan Taylor One of our all time most popular guests.

Dave Burland The expression 'laid back', was coined for Dave Burland. With his easy relaxed style of guitar playing & his mellow voice it can be easy to forget he fronts Shagpile (a rock n roll band well known by Whitby Festivalits). From Traditional to Richard Thompson with a touch of Black Sabbath along the way. YouTube Link

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Sarah McQuaid "Her singing has shades of Baez minus the operatic warble and Gillian Welch without so much Nashville twang." -Dave Kushar, Spiral Earth "Sparkling guitar and compelling alto voice ... reminiscent of Pentangle’s best efforts ... a gentle and magical recording that I will return to time and again."-Tom Druckenmiller, Sing Out! YouTube Link

Peter & Barbara Snape "I enjoyed your set very much the other week at the Bothy, as did a lot of other people. DP told me it was the best night he'd had for ages at the club, and we agreed it is so good to hear songs such as the Banks of the Nile, which have dropped out of the repertoire but which are so strong and vital". :- Kevin Littlewood - Bothy Folk Club, Southport, May 2008 "I really liked the way they combined Gracie Fields music hall songs with traditional songs from all over the British Isles. Peter’s melodeon and Barbara’s vocals combine so well".:-The Milkmaid Folk Arts Centre

Dave Ellis & Boo Howard Dave & Boo are based in London with a musical partnership that began in 1979. Dave Ellis came to London from Liverpool in 1970. He released a solo album on Sonet records in 1973 which gave him nationwide exposure including appearances on the Old Grey Whistle Test and In Concert. D&B's present acoustic style evolved in 1998 with Dave's intricate guitar work and Boo's mellow vocal combining to create something new and all their own. Dave has become known around the clubs for his unique guitar style plus his highly individual banjo tunes, while Boo completes the D&B sound with her exceptional voice and superb bass playing. Their harmony singing is second to none. YouTube Link

Lizzie Nunnnery, album launch Lizzie Nunnery is a 26 year old singer songwriter. Following the release of her EP, "Hungry," in 2008, she played a host of venues and festivals across the UK including support for J.D Souther, Little Feat, and Jim Moray. YouTube Link

Tich Frier "SMALL GUY, BIG VOICE, SHARP WIT" Six words that sum up a man with a load of talent and the experience to back it up. Well known for the voice, the driving guitar and the wicked sense of fun, more than forty years on the road have brought a richness to the voice and a dryness to the humour which wins any audience.

22-04-10

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Special Concert night with Bridget St John and Michael Chapman, Tickets and more details from Pete Rimmer 07973 623210 The Bothy Folk Club in Southport is hosting a very special night of music featuring Bridget St John and Michael Chapman. A true legend of the British folk scene, Bridget St John has one of those voices, distinctively deep and somewhat melancholic, that once heard is never forgotten. Michael is without doubt one of our finest and most emotive guitarists and this, coupled with the instantly recognisable voice and his refusal to take the easy, comfortable path, and has made him one of the most respected musicians around. YouTube Clip

Martyn Wyndham-Read "Martyn Wyndham Read can charm an audience with the range and quality of his voice. One of the most frequently requested guests he has become a firm favourite at the club. His love of Australian songs and stories is coupled with his love of traditional material and listen out for the occasional Graham Miles song. His fund of stories are delivered with a dry wit. Again, come early for a seat". YouTube Link

Isambarde are paying their 1st visit to the Bothy. "ISAMBARDE are a folk band with tremendous energy and enthusiasm. They are the unusual and winning combination of Chris's driving guitar, Emily's incisive fiddle playing and Jude's lyrical oboe coupled with great full on vocal harmonies. They play a great set and are an asset to any festival bill. Book 'em!!":-Phil Beer, "Isambarde are a really good young band. They’re good to listen to, good to look at and it’s very obvious that they enjoy performing.”:- Vin Garbutt. YouTube Link

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan Another very welcome 1st visit. Winners of the 2003 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo. This well-loved duo combine highly skilful and innovative performance with accessibility, warmth and stage presence. Rarely are duos so full in sound; Nancy’s earthy and exquisite fiddle and viola playing dances with the striking rhythmic texture of James’s guitar-bouzouki, while their rich singing both as soloists and in harmony evokes the stories of the songs they choose and write. They approach their music with energy and infectious smiles. (Here here) YouTube Link