Musician Archives

Ade

Inspired by Van Morrison, Nick Drake, Tom Waits and Dylan. A powerful and captivating performer.

Al Hughes

Described as “excellent” by BBC radio 2’s, Paul Jones Al is rooted in the blues and soul tradition like so many Scottish singers.

Anne Marie Quinn Trio

Blend of singer style guitar, cello & harmonica

April Maybe May

They turn their songs with a natural crysalline passion. Lyrically bright and seriously happy go lucky with love lorn undertones. Its marvolous stuff, spliced with potential folk hits.

Audrey Ryan

Her music started out in the jazz/pop vein and has evolved into an eclectic form of singer-songwriter indie rock of some alien breed using backwards loops, finger pianos, and other unique instrumentation.
www.audreyryan.org

Bedlam Boys

Local, footstomply folky string band.

Cain

Talented local guitarist/singer performs all of your favourite hits.

Calabash

Fantastic four piece string band

Daniel Ray

original rockpopsoulcountryfolk songs www.myspace.com/danielraysinger

Dave Camlin

An original singer/songwriter from the Lake District delivering mellow, personal, intelligent songs of depth and warmth. One of the most interesting English songwriters around at the moment.”
Bernard Hoskin, Acoustic Routes

Eddie Allen

Smooth and mellow folk.

Emma Foreman

Acoustic pop/rock country singer songwriter.

Fallen Leaves

These guys are brilliant, don’t miss them whatever you do! They turn in their songs with a natural crystalline passion. Lyrically bright and seriously happy go lucky with lovelorn undertones. It’s marvellous stuff spliced with potential folk hits. www.myspace.com/2fallenleaves

Gail Bashall, Jon Bowie & Rob Steels

An exhilarating evening of Jazz, Folk and Blues.

Greg wilson

Cumbrian based singer/songwriter combining a unique blend of folk, pop and blues music with a touch of soul

Ian Bailey

His material from his new album (bailey) encompasses lo-fi folk, ambient beats; raw, ragged, rampaging rock & roll, fused with intimate ballads.
www.myspace.com/ianbaileymusic

Jack Hartley

Percussive guitar playing and spirited vocals. A unique Cumbrian artist.

JJ Denny

Our very own Jonny Denny, one not to be missed!

John Bowie

Chilled folk/blues

Jon Gomm

This is a very special treat for you all. Jon is a singer/songwriter with an incredible virtuoso guitar style. He uses one acoustic guitar to create drum sound, bass lines and sparkling melodies, all at the same time. “Sheer bloody genius…sublime impassioned song writing.” Sandman magazine “One of the worlds most successful, gifted and inspirational guitar players”. Acoustic magazine
www.jongomm.com

Karl Scott

Singer / songwriter from Carlisle who's music can be described as, indie-tinged folk.

Katus

Singing and composing in English, Czech, French, Elfin, and also singing Bulgarian, Gaellic, Russian, her natural switch between languages is brilliant as is her unique singing through the flute.
She is a "true troubador spirit and one of the most refreshing pieces of originality and substance you are ever likely to hear."
Music News Scotland !
www.katus.cz

Kirk McElhinney

Vibrant acoustic sounds. Versatile finger plucking guitar and vocals.

Louise Havell

Folk, Funk and Latin.
Her style is influenced by her early influences of Cuban and Brazilian music. www.myspace.com/louisehavell

Louise Mary Martin

Raw, intimate acoustic soul

Owen Saunders

An ever evolving singer-songwriter srongly influenced by Spanish flamenco.

Paddy & Jack

Wonderful harmonious duo

Paddy Rogan

Paddy Rogan plays a selection of covers with a bluesy feel as well as an impressive repertoire of originals

Paul Harrison

acousticfolkbluesrockgospelfunkpsychadeila

Pete Lashley

Hauntingly beautiful music.

Richard Anderson

This highly acclaimed Scottish singer songwriter will be performing here as part of Keswick’s “Febfilm festival.”.
www.richard-anderson.co.uk

Rob Herron & Fiona Clayton

Rob’s feisty, high energy music, punchy blues and his spirited vocals contrasts beautifuly with Fiona’s tender yet strong vocals and exquisite guitar playing.

Rory Connors

Rory is a singer songwriter who delivers self-penned timeless material with soulful vocals.

Sarah Morton and Jesse Reed

Taking inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, Sarah and Jesse perform early Jazz standards to more modern Motown and soul.

Seamus McLoughlin

Alternative/Acoustic/Rock www.myspace.com/seamusmcloughlin

Shaun Hunter

Best acoustic roots artist of the year at the independent leeds music awards
www.myspace.com/shaunhunter

Steve McCormick & Christian Moss

Alternative country/folk/blues with pop influences

The Flynn's

Captivatingly entertaining brother and sister double act. Folky and increadibly soulful stuff

The Zubes

Local guitar based band underpinned by world percussion.
www.zubes.net

Tom Kincaid

Tom, who is one of the UK’s finest pianists will be playing here as part of this years Jazz festival. His influences are Oscar Petterson and Erroll Garner.

Tongue Tide

Rich lyrics, unusual harmonies and a powerful emotive delivery is the exciting result of their creative collaboration since 2006.

Zazous Anglais

Gypsy, Mainsteam jazz and Parisian Waltz