Previous Guests

Jan 30th, Nick Caffrey and Edd McGurk with Dave Howard

 Nick Caffrey and Edd McGurk
Nick Caffrey and Edd McGurk with Dave Howard

We welcome back this Lancastrian duo, Nick and Ed, with their selection of songs both ancient and modern. They are no strangers to the folk scene as they both served their time in successful groups in the past and have now reformed a four-piece group called Litany while continuing as a duo, Their voices blend well together and Ed’s guitar playing completes the sound. Nick is a fine ballad singer in his own right so all in all you are in for a treat. A last minute Change. The duo will be joined by Dave Howard, musician and singer. Between them they make up three quarters of the group Litany.

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Jan 9th. Mark Dowding

Mark Dowding
Mark Dowding

Mark Dowding has been interested in folk music since his schooldays. A couple of years later, he found himself in Manchester and went along to Harry Boardman’s club at the legendary Unicorn Hotel where he soon became a resident. He still plays Harry’s banjo and has a deep interest in songs and tales of his beloved Lancashire. Over the years he has supported and guested at clubs far and wide so, it was natural for us to book him for the Diamond. This is his second visit.

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