St Neots Folk Club

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Past Events

Here are some of the fantastic performers that have played at the St Neots Folk Club:

Date Event Event Information
21 Apr 2026 Daria Kulesh Shares stories and songs that are deeply personal but feel universal and timeless. Every performance is an “emotional, compelling and uplifting experience”, leaving the audiences completely spellbound. Daria Kulesh
14 Apr 2026 Landermason Fiona Lander (vocals, piano, whistles, saxophone, clarinet and recorder) and Paul Mason (guitars, ukulele and vocals) present a fabulous and varied show which combines both traditional and contemporary folk with jazz, blues, classical and other styles. Landermason
24 Mar 2026 Dana Robinson Dana’s sound embodies the spirit of places that he has lived: the expansiveness of the Western States, the intimacy of New England, the passion of Great Britain’s traditional ballads, and the grit of Southern Appalachia. Dana Robinson
17 Mar 2026 North Sea Gas One of Scotland’s most popular folk bands with great vocals and tremendous three part harmonies. Guitars, Mandolin, Fiddle, Bouzouki, Harmonica, Whistles, Bodhrans, Banjo and good humour are all part of the entertainment. North Sea Gas
10 Mar 2026 Jasper Squire /

Ragged Staff
Jasper Squire: The Mandolin Minstrel sings iconic songs with mandolin. Jasper Squire

Ragged Staff: Four piece band playing a mix of traditional and contemporary Anglo/Celtic folk music. Ragged Staff
03 Mar 2026 Emily Slade /

Andy Smythe
Emily Slade: Guitarist, singer/songwriter with enchanting vocals. Emily Slade

Andy Smythe: singer/songwriter with a captivating sonic signature. Andy Smythe
17 Feb 2026 Antoine and Owena Together they combine the interpretive folk violin styles of Owena Archer, with the folk-rock guitar and bouzouki rhythms of Antoine Architeuthis to create their own original blend of folk music. Antoine and Owena
10 Feb 2026 Camus A traditional folk band, named after a village in County Galway, featuring Greg Smith (fiddle, viola), Edric Ellis (Northumbrian smallpipes, border pipes), Andrew Burn (melodeons, vocals, Northumbrian small pipes), Brian Cleary (guitar, vocals, bouzouki) and David Somerville (keyboard, Northumbrian small pipes). They play an exciting mix of traditions, with influences from Northumberland, Ireland and Shetland, a dash of bluegrass and Galician, and their own tunes and songs. Camus
03 Feb 2026 Tennessee Twin UK Americana/Country duo comprise Victoria and Geoff.They are driven by shared interests, inspiration, determination, and a love of performance & storytelling through music. Tennessee Twin
20 Jan 2026 Dave Ellis & Boo Howard Dave Ellis & Boo Howard are an acoustic duo writing original material in London with a partnership going back to 1979. Dave Ellis & Boo Howard
13 Jan 2026 Moses and the Ref Christine Connolley and Steve Last perform as Moses and the Ref. Some lovely harmonies and lovely songs. Moses and the Ref
16 Dec 2025 Notts Alliance Are an unaccompanied harmony group with material from the folk tradition and thereabouts who have gained a reputation for tight and inventive harmony singing. Notts Alliance
09 Dec 2025 Christine Alden & Alex Patterson Christina Alden and Alex Patterson are multi instrumentalists and songwriters from East Anglia. Their music is rich with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song writing style. Christine Alden & Alex Patterson
02 Dec 2025 Terence Blacker Sharp rhymes, excellent lyrics and self-deprecating humour… a consummate crowd-pleasing performance. Terence Blacker
18 Nov 2025 Union Jill Helen Turner and Sharon Jagger performing as Union Jill mix traditional folk instrumentation with an edgy contemporary feel and powerful vocal delivery. “A stunningly good act” Bob Fischer of BBC Radio. Union Jill
11 Nov 2025 Tony Clark & Karen Johnson Stylishly delivering original material and innovative arrangements of songs by their favourite acoustic acts. A welcome return to the club. Tony Clark & Karen Johnson
04 Nov 2025 Shackleton Trio Captivating song writing and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with three part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia and beyond. Shackleton Trio
21 Oct 2025 Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby Unfortunately, this event did not go-ahead due to circumstances but we felt it still worthy of a mention. If you can see these live, it is well worth doing so!

Comprising Annie and Vernon, The Browns are an acoustic duo from Norfolk, celebrated for their beautiful voices, exquisite vocal harmonies and emotionally resonant songwriting. Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby
14 Oct 2025 The Browns Comprising Annie and Vernon, The Browns are an acoustic duo from Norfolk, celebrated for their beautiful voices, exquisite vocal harmonies and emotionally resonant songwriting. The Browns
07 Oct 2025 Den Miller Strong melodies, catchy sing-along choruses and intelligent lyrics, are the trademark of songs composed and performed by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Den Miller. Den delivers with clarity, energy and humour. Den Miller
23 Sep 2025 Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner Individually, and in combination with a variety of well known singers and bands, Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner have both served long apprenticeships on the shop floor of folk music. Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner
16 Sep 2025 Showcase Evening:

Peter Reeves & Jane Bromley

Anna Hester
Peter & Jane are a folk duo from Suffolk, who love making music. Their original songs and tunes are influenced by the broad spectrum that is the folk genre and their performances always include a joyful selection of traditional material. Whether playing Scottish airs, Irish jigs and reels, or singing bluegrass favourites, traditional ballads or one of their own songs they centre their arrangements around close harmony between instruments and voices. Peter Reeves & Jane Bromley

Anna Hester is a singer songwriter with a ‘powerful and confident voice’ (Fatea Magazine) Anna Hester
09 Sep 2025 Pauline Vallance A singer/songwriter and Clarsach player from Ayreshire. Pauline loves to explore different styles and genres and write songs about subjects as diverse as the beauty of the Northumberland coastline to the disaster of dogs eating mobile phones. Pauline Vallance
02 Sep 2025 Bird In The Belly A Brighton-based Folk group consisting of folk-duo Hickory Signals (Laura Ward and Adam Ronchetti), alt-folk singer-songwriter Ben Webb (Jinnwoo, Green Ribbons), and multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Pryor. Bird In The Belly
22 Jul 2025 Sea Shanty Workshop Ever wanted to learn the history of those seafaring songs, the traditions and nature of maritime language and join in some rousing choruses? A sea shanty workshop with Stuart Green of Isle ave a Shanty. Isle ave a shanty workshops
15 Jul 2025 Patakas “Exceptionally talented brothers Joe and Will Sartin Bring driving rhythms and innovative harmony to their fresh interpretations of traditional music." Folk Roots Patakas
08 Jul 2025 Louise and Chris Rogan Louise and Chris are an award winning daughter and father folk duo. “Flawless performers” - “With his guitar and vocals added to Louise's piano and wonderful vocal, the pairing is one which sits so easily with one another”, Tim Fox, FATEA Magazine. Louise and Chris Rogan
01 Jul 2025 Milton Hyde East Sussex based duo featuring Jim and Josie Tippler. “They perform with guitar, percussion, clarinet and vocals and have an expansive repertoire”. Tuesday Folk People." Tom Lewis
17 Jun 2025 Tom Lewis Tom's repertoire—from traditional shanties to songs fashioned out of his own seafaring background—recruits his audience for a voyage by turns reflective, dramatic and humorous. His clear, strong voice, evoking quiet sorrow for a fisherman lost to the sea just as honestly as it powers out a shanty "to be heard above the gales." Tom Lewis
10 Jun 2025 John Kirkpatrick Award winning John Kirkpatrick has been dancing, singing, and playing his way round the English folk scene since he joined Hammersmith Morris Men in 1959 at the age of 12. He displays a rare skill on a variety of push/pull squeeze boxes. John Kirkpatrick
07 Jun 2025 Jez Lowe

Camus
Jez Lowe is a long standing member of the UK folk and acoustic music scene. Not only he is one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks, The Young Uns, Megson and The Duhks. Jez Lowe

Supported by CAMUS who are a traditional folk band, named after a village in County Galway, featuring Greg Smith (fiddle, viola), Edric Ellis (Northumbrian smallpipes, border pipes), Andrew Burn (melodeons, vocals, Northumbrian small pipes), Brian Cleary (guitar, vocals, bouzouki) and David Somerville (keyboard, Northumbrian small pipes). They play an exciting mix of traditions, with influences from Northumberland, Ireland and Shetland, a dash of bluegrass and Galician, and their own tunes and songs. Camus
06 Jun 2025 Jack in a Barrel

Sean Spicer

The Copperburg Boys
Jack in a Barrel are a six-piece acapella group based in Bedfordshire. They have been performing regularly at folk clubs and festivals since forming in 2018, and recorded their debut album, “I Know Not Where I Live” in 2019. JiaB sing a range of traditional and “sounds traditional” songs from standards like John Ball to more reflective numbers like John Tams’ Devonshire Carol, taking in the odd shanty and music hall number along the way. They make the most of the six voices in their arrangements, whether it’s to create a Wall of Sound or to produce close, squishy harmonies.

New Roots 2024 finalist, Sean Spicer. Sean is a chromatic, diatonic and tremolo harmonica player from Bristol, England, and his repertoire focuses on English and Irish traditional music, from baroque-era tunes to modern standards.

The Copperburg Boys, made up from committee members Stuart, Karl, Bob & Steve. Jack in a Barrel
03 Jun 2025 Keith Donnelly There really is no-one else like Keith Donnelly. He tells the most fantastic stories! Some of them happen to have tunes and guitar accompaniment. Keith Donnelly
20 May 2025 Steve Turner Steve Turner is known for stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern, and also mandolin and tenor banjo. Steve Turner
13 May 2025 Jasper Squire Jasper The Mandolin Minstrel (AKA Jasper Squire) has a calling – he is compelled to sing iconic songs and produce beautiful sounds on his mandolin. Sometimes he performs solo, sometimes he asks some friends to join him in his quest. Jasper Squire
06 May 2025 Luke Jackson Blessed with a distinctive, bluesy, soulful voice, UK based singer-songwriter Luke Jackson has developed an enviable reputation for himself in the Roots, Acoustic, Americana, Blues & Folk circuits by virtue of his acclaimed recordings and dynamic live performances, be they solo or trio. Luke Jackson
22 Apr 2025 Joe Topping Joe is a charismatic and accomplished singer songwriter effortlessly switching between his own thoughtful, melodic compositions and raucous standards!” -Steve Knightley (Show of Hands). Joe Topping
15 Apr 2025 Paul Downes Has been introduced (much to his embarrassment) as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists in the world. It is easy to see why when you see the dazzling array of styles he performs with effortless brilliance, but at the same time he considers himself as a singer of songs, rather than a guitar technician. Paul Downes
08 Apr 2025 Vic Lennard Making a career from music, maths and journalism, an interesting evening is promised. Vic Lennard
08 Apr 2025 Adam Cooney Expect folky songs that are honest, melodic, and often melancholic. Adam Cooney
01 Apr 2025 Barron Brady Comprising Ros Brady and Si Barron, contemporary songwriters and interpreters of traditional English folk song. They are drawn strongly to narrative songs with subjects ranging from Devon legend to contemporary rural reportage. Barron Brady
18 Mar 2025 Rosie Calvert & Will Finn An award-winning husband-and-wife duo who came together through their love of music. The pair perform traditional and contemporary folk music with variety and flair – intricate harmonies; the rousing instrumentation of piano, steel pan, and ukulele; and joyful, warm stage presence. Rosie Calvert & Will Finn
11 Mar 2025 Damian Barber A stylish and distinctive singer, be it unaccompanied or alongside his guitar or English concertina. Heavily influenced by such earlier singers as Peter Bellamy and Walter Pardon from his native Norfolk. Damian Barber
04 Mar 2025 Eric Sedge Eric found early success as songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in folk duo “The Broadside Boys”. Touring as a solo performer since 2017, Eric now resides in North Yorkshire writing and performing songs inspired by the landscapes and people of the local dales and his native East Anglia. Eric Sedge
18 Feb 2025 The Medlars The Medlars are folk trio from Essex, performing songs and tunes originated and rooted in the folk tradition, revisiting and creating new arrangements of classic English folk songs with a contemporary feel. The Medlars are Alie Barnes - vocals, Emma Hardy - fiddle/vocals, Tom Hardy guitar/vocals. The Medlars
11 Feb 2025 Tom Bryans Tom Bryans is a composer, entertainer and recording artist, based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Tom Bryans
04 Feb 2025 Elizabeth and Jameson An award-winning folk duo based in Hertfordshire. Hannah Elizabeth and Griff Jameson have joined forces to create an acoustic indie-folk sound, merging their individual musical backgrounds of traditional folk and folk pop/rock. Elizabeth and Jameson
21 Jan 2025 Terrence Blacker ‘A clever songwriter, social satirist and bittersweet romantic somewhere between Jake Thackray and Jacques Brel’. The Independent. Terrence Blacker
14 Jan 2025 Liz Simcock Liz is one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters. Her songs – often autobiographical and highly personal – are immediately accessible to audiences and injected with poetry, emotion and splashes of humour. Liz Simcock
07 Jan 2025 Blacksmith Featuring Graham Thomas (lead guitar and vocals), Rick Monaghan (fiddle mandolin and vocals) and Kathy Ashford (guitars and vocals) performing as a trio. Blacksmith
10 Dec 2024 Jim Causley Jim Causley a folk-singer, award winning songwriter, musician, proud Devonian and all-round entertainer. Six time nominee for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Jim Causley
03 Dec 2024 Camus Andrew Burn, melodeon, vocals and Northumbrian small pipes. David Somerville, keyboard and Northumbrian small pipes. Greg Smith, fiddle and viola. Brian Cleary, guitar, vocals and bouzouki. They play an exciting mix of traditions with influences from Northumberland, Ireland and Shetland. A dash of bluegrass and Galician and their own tunes and songs. Camusmusic.net
19 Nov 2024 Roswell Zoë Wren and Jasmine Watkiss, two harmony-obsessed multiinstrumentalists who formed Folk-Americana duo Roswell after an impromptu open mic night in Cambridgeshire in 2018. They are currently working on their debut album. Roswell
12 Nov 2024 James DeLarre & Saul Rose ‘Outstanding musicianship, James and Saul performed a perfectly balanced mix of tunes and songs’- Songlines. Fiddle player James Delarre, founding member of Topette with Saul Rose an English folk melodeon player and singer a long time member of Waterson-Carthy. What a combination! James DeLarre & Saul Rose
05 Nov 2024 Hunter Muskett Chris George, Terry Hiscock and Doug Morter formed Hunter Muskett in 1968 whilst still at college. They are an acoustic/electric 3-piece playing distinctive original songs in a folky, bluesy sometimes Americana vein. Hunter Muskett
22 Oct 2024 Sound Tradition Sound Tradition, an a cappella folk foursome (David, Linda, Catherine and Moose) singing in glorious harmony. Their varied repertoire ranges from lively chorus songs to lilting ballads, and from medieval times to the modern day, but always with an ear for the English folk tradition. Sound Tradition
15 Oct 2024 Johnny Coppin Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter, composer and poetry anthologist. Formerly with the folk-rock band Decameron he has many solo albums to his name including ‘Forest and Vale and High Blue Hill’ and ‘Edge of day’. Johnny Coppin
08 Oct 2024 Finn Collinson / Vic Lennard Finn Collinson - Widely regarded as one of the formost recorder players on the English folk circuit. Finn Collinson

Vic Lennard. Making a career from music, maths and journalism an interesting evening is promised. Vic Lennard
01 Oct 2024 Paul Walker & Karen Pfieffer “With two grand voices – individually and in harmony” (Folker-German Folk Magazine), the Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer offer a versatile miscellany of self-penned and imaginatively arranged songs, delivered with guitar, woodwind instrumentation and occasional percussion. Paul Walker & Karen Pfieffer
17 Sep 2024 Phil Beer Phil is one of the most popular ambassadors for acoustic roots music. A dazzling instrumentalist, he is perhaps best known as a top flight fiddler. Phil Beer
10 Sep 2024 We Mavericks Lindsay Martin’s masterful strings and vocals meets songstress Victoria Vigenser’s magnificent voice and driving rhythms in a connection that is hard to describe. Originally from the NSW Riverina and NZ respectively, they're travelling troubadours with uniquely gritty, evocative songs and echoes of their love for Americana and Celtic traditional music amongst the harmonies. We Mavericks
03 Sep 2024 Andrew Lockwood Andrew is a travelling journeyman and songwriter from the UK, performing acoustic originals alongside other artists' work; sharing and celebrating the healing joy of music. Intimate and inviting songs are crafted with honest, sensitive lyrics upon a guitar / vocal canvas. Andrew Lockwood
23 Jul 2024 Mike Silver Mike Silvers’ songs are of longing, love and loss. They are perceptive with haunting melodies and heart stopping lyrics. His music addresses every day issues without being trite and reach out to a wide audience. He has a voice that is as warm and inviting as the fire in the fire place on a cold winters night. Mike Silver
16 Jul 2024 Open Water Comprising Richard Rozze, multi instrumentalist and vocals. Joanne Doolan, award winning vocalist and Jeff Alexander, acoustic guitar. Their music is steeped in the British Folk Tradition with influences of Celtic and American Bluegrass. Open Water
09 Jul 2024 Skinner & T'Witch Comprising Steve Skinner ‘Skinner’ and Sandra Twitchett ‘T’witch’. They are a Leeds based duo performing folk, flamenco, and theatre style songs, with driving rhythms, intense harmonies and inspiring lyrics. www.skinnerandtwitch.com
02 Jul 2024 Christopher Crompton Christopher Crompton is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, writer and poet from the West Midlands. christophercrompton.com
02 Jul 2024 Ragged Staff A folk band playing a mix of traditional and contemporary Anglo/Celtic folk music. Ragged Staff Facebook
18 Jun 2024 Fake Thackray John Watterson aka Fake Thackray, performing songs of Jake Thackray and poems of Les Barker. Fake Thackray
11 Jun 2024 Causton and Walker Duet performing their entertaining, foot-tapping, moving music. Causton and Walker Facebook
09 Jun 2024 Moonrakers Oxford based multi-instrumentalists performing contemporary folk. www.Moonrakers.com
09 Jun 2024 Na-Mara Herts-based duo Na-Mara are described by Folk London as "elegant and skilled musicians". www.Na-Mara.com
08 Jun 2024 Steve Knightley multi-award winning singer-songwriter/musician and founder member of widely acclaimed folk/acoustic roots trail-blazers Show of Hands. Steve Knightley Story
08 Jun 2024 Landermason Multi-instrumentalist Fiona Lander (vocals, piano, whistles, clarinet, recorder, saxophones)and Paul Mason (guitars, ukulele and vocals). www.landermason.com
07 Jun 2024 Bram Taylor Fellside recording artist, singer and guitarist.
07 Jun 2024 James Findlay BBC Young Folf Musician of the year winner.
07 Jun 2024 Karen Johnson & Tony Clark Contemporary folk and country songs about life and death, family and love. Clark & Johnson FaceBook
07 Jun 2024 Amy Gill Traditional singer and flute player.
04 Jun 2024 Marion Bradfield Singer/songwriter and performer www.marianbradfield.com
21 May 2024 Jack Badcock Singer and guitarist www.jackbadcock.com.