Dan McKinnon performed two strong sets on Wednesday 16 October in his laid-back Canadian manner, with superb guitar-playing and engaging storytelling. His songwriting gave a taste of the history of Halifax and the maritime provinces, and he made a good choice of other singers’ compositions (though he only sang one Stan Rogers’ song ☹ – on his pre-Covid visit he’d given us more of Stan) and we responded well with our choruses.
Thanks again to the nine other singers and musicians who added to a lovely atmosphere.

We had a lightly attended meeting for We Mavericks on 11 September, which seemed a shame, since those who were there said how much they enjoyed the evening, and that they would like to see the duo again.
Both are first rate musicians who work very well together. Lindsay’s fiddle playing is superb and Victoria is an excellent singer with a great range and variety in her voice. The subjects of the songs were varied and interesting, helped greatly by the introductions. Their warm and enthusiastic approach to the music came across really well to the audience – and they seemed to enjoy the club and the floor singers (always good to see) which made for a really good atmosphere on the night.

Lizzie and Dan are a fine duo who communicated lots of enthusiasm with the audience and showed a strong rapport between the two of them. They gave us plenty of strong fiddle playing, both in song accompaniment and a variety of interesting tunes, and a range of songs with some lively sing-along pieces in the second half. They brought in an enthusiastic audience and gave us a very enjoyable evening. (https://morrisandwatson.net/)

Richard Grainger is a prolific and diverse artist, a singer, songwriter and musician who has been performing on the British Folk Scene since the 1980’s. He sings songs of Teesside, the moors and the coastal communities. Richard Grainger is an internationally recognised song writer.
Chris Parkinson was a co-founder of the British folk band The House Band (1984-2001), playing accordion, harmonica, melodeon and keyboards. He has played with John Kirkpatrick in Sultans of Squeeze, as well as accompanying Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson and Ralph McTell, amongst many others.

The Ballad of James Readman

Upstairs at The Gladstone, 45 Loscoe Road, Carrington, Nottingham, NG5 2AW
Doors 7.45 for 8:15 start
We don’t have advance tickets: just turn up and pay on the door (cash only) £12/£10 members

Carrington Triangle Folk Club meets every Wednesday for singarounds, with guests once a month