Tue 17th

Mar 2026

Harry Bird

Internationally acclaimed singer songwriter Harry Bird has spent the last 15 years touring hundreds of venues all over Europe and beyond with his soul stirring songs, captivating vocals and a passion for connecting with audiences of all kinds.

An experienced circus and theatre musician, he is a versatile storyteller with a love of rhythm and rhyme, allegory and dance. Drawing on British folk, Americana and other world music genres, his live performances are an intimate cabaret of finely crafted songs, freewheeling anecdotes and good humour.

Tue 21st

Apr 2026

Polly Morris

If you could imagine the love child of Bill Bailey and Victoria Wood, that would be Polly Morris. She’ll give you a laugh and occasionally get you singing too. Best known for her observational comedy songs, Polly Morris has a rare gift of being able to bring people together through her music. All audience members can identify with her songs about the frustrations of mobile phones or internet shopping, whilst her more poignant songs lift the audience away in surprising changes of mood.  A multi-instrumentalist, her solo performances are accompanied by her guitar, piano and occasional double- bass. Along with songs from her own albums, Polly will often delight the audience with surprisingly clever spoof songs.

Tue 19th

May 2026

Awake Mother

Awake Mother are a new duo from the south of England. They are keen to share music from the folk tradition, reigniting old favourites and introducing you to new songs and tales from times gone by. Awake Mother are Minnie Birch and Kathleen P, the artiste formerly known as Kathy Pilkington, two award winning, critically acclaimed musicians who have joined together to present something new and special in the folk tradition. Both were part of The Company of Players, the folk supergroup formed in 2016 to produce an album to celebrate the 400th year of Shakespeare's death which included several of ur past guests. Kathleen has performed at the club twice before as a member of trio, Said the Maiden. Expect to be invited to sing and stomp along one moment and have your heart strings pulled the next.

“I saw Awake Mother in a lovely hall in Lincolnshire, they combine great songwriting with accomplished musicianship, intertwined with beautiful vocal arrangements. I would highly recommend you catch them too." Adrian Saunders

Tue 16th

Jun 2026

Lynne Heraud and Pat Turner

After years of performing 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. They finally settled into a permanent duo and made their first CD, 'Parallel', in 2003, and have since made five more on the Wildgoose label.

They finally settled into a permanent duo and made their first CD, 'Parallel', in 2003, and have since made five more on the Wildgoose label.

Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles (including swanee, policeman's and referee's), list a spoons workshop in their hall of fame, and are not in the least averse to dressing up or dancing when a song requires it. They both agree, however, that their voices are their most important instruments. Their resulting style is a unique blend of stunning song and harmony, and a humour which takes their audience on a roller-coaster ride - "everything from high tragedy to ingenious smut in glorious vocal harmony!

Tue 15th

Sep 2026

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 is an engaging and entertaining live performer, delivering his music and his message with clarity, energy and a good deal of humour.   During his performances you can expect songs “from wildly comic to deeply poignant”, backed by guitar, keyboard, harmonica, autoharp and, often, the audience. “An experience not to be missed.”

"Den can deliver a hefty punch with a killer turn of phrase" - FATEA Magazine

“Went down a storm ... with the organisers being besieged with requests for us to book him again!” - Raising The Rafters Folk Club

Tue 20th

Oct 2026

Phil Maguire

Phil has always been intrigued by storytelling and the old folk songs of times gone by. With these in mind, he’s worked to create his own voice and stories out of the history of these tunes. He’s regularly showcasing new songs across London and the UK and hopes to bring along a mixture of intimate folk dreams, foot-stompers and soaring ballads.

Demerara Records - "Phil Maguire's songs were original and impressive as was his guitar and bouzouki playing but, wow, his voice was shuddering and earth shattering at times. What a talent he is.”.

The Barn Studio - "I truly believe Phil is destined to become one of the kings of the folk scene. His songs have an extraordinary depth and timelessness."