artstr1 = new Array("

  • Ahanan<\/a> Cornish band featuring Chris James (fiddle, guitar, mandola, vocals), Tristan Kessel (fiddle), Kerensa<\/a> (hammered dulcimer, whistles, vocals), Alan Jones (guitar, vocals) & Barnaby Ray (percussion)<\/b> making new connections and a speciality of celtic instrumental music and traditional Cornish song — Kerensa (+44) (0)1872 242475 or kerensaay2k@supanet.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Agglestone (Julian Gurr, mandolin, mandola; Bob Smith, mandolin, mandolas, tenor banjo; Andy Stone, acoustic guitars, vocals; East Dorset).<\/b> Traditional and contemporary (Lakeman brothers, Paul Kotapish etc) tunes and a few songs — Bob Smith (+44) (0)1202 301443.<\/b>", "

  • Arlen<\/a> (Lucy Rutherford: Vocals; Dave Newey: Guitars, Vocals<\/b>, using traditional and contemporary material (originally a 6-piece replacing the earlier Entendre and now Young Tradition finalists 2003). Dave Newey — 01329 827670 or 07736 940749 or at arlen@ntlworld.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Andover Museum Loft Singers,<\/b> unaccompanied multi-part singing in the style of West Gallery and Local Folk Traditions. New members welcome. No previous singing experience required — Contact Sheena Smith tel 01264 860294 (email address sheena.smith2@virgin.net) and see also the SCoFF web page for Village & Community Choirs<\/a> including Winchester, Alton, Petersfield, Guildford and Broughton Community Choirs.<\/b>", "

  • Damh the Bard<\/a> of Paganmusic based in Sussex, folk musician with strong \'alternative\' leanings.<\/b>", "

  • Apicella<\/a> Sue Apicella (lead vocals), Paul Horton (guitar, vocals), Tony Buckley (bodhran, vocals), Trevor Thwaite (mandolin, guitar, harmonica) and 'Wor Petah' (jaws harp) with a repertoire of folk, early blues and contemporary songs — direct contact Sue on (+44) (0)23 92 750804; agent Jane Allison (+44) 023 80 456337 or focslefc@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Dave Arthur<\/b> (Editor of 'English Song & Dance', Director of the Society for Storytelling and Editor of 'Storylines' the Society magazine) Storyteller, English and Anglo-American Appalachian songs and Lectures on Folksong, Tales, and Lore or a mixture of all or any of these, with themed evenings on such things as Death, Magic, Fairies, Murder etc.... (+44) (0)1892 518726 or timart@dircon.co.uk<\/a><\/b>.<\/li>", "

  • Talented young musicians Emily & Hazel Askew<\/a><\/b>, formerly of Rubber Chicken<\/a><\/b> with Charlee Heys<\/b> (and sometimes Tess Livingstone), now working as a fiddle & melodeon based duo, playing mostly English music and song with a verve and to a standard which has been the despair of many players who have heard them! They were finalists in the New Roots Competition, winning the top prize of Towersey, Sidmouth and Oxford Folk Festivals amongst other gigs. Contact:- 020 7928 8076 or askew_sisters@yahoo.co.uk<\/a> for preference, or Dad Bob Askew (+44) (0)1329 232037 (weekends) or (0)207 928 8076 (weekdays).<\/b>", "

  • Raghbir S. Baines — (+44) (0)23 92 262788<\/b>
    Friend and associate of the late Dave Williams and alumnus of Radio Solent's lamented 'Albert's Gang<\/i>' kids programme on Saturday mornings, Raghbir effortlessly bridges various Indian Classical and English folk traditions as well as keepng alive the improvisation of simple but effective folk instruments.", "

  • Band of Two<\/a> (Pete Fyfe and Garry Blakeley) perform goodtime Celtic music (songs, jigs and reels) on a variety of instruments including guitars, fiddle, tenor banjo and mandolin.<\/b> The duo first collaborated ten years ago and have performed at festivals, arts centres, corporate functions, hotels, restaurants, private parties and public houses both in the UK and throughout Europe. In addition to concert performances the duo can also be booked for \"folk dances\" with the all important \"caller\". — Pete Fyfe : Petefyfe@aol.com<\/a>, (+44) (0)20 8680 4302, 26 Cumberland Court, Cross Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6TE.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Keith Bell<\/b><\/a> — Mike Hopgood: (+44) (0)1256 896417<\/b>
    Rising modern singer-songwriter and guitarist heard at 1997 Folk Under Libra<\/i> Showcase Concert.", "

  • Chris Bartram<\/a> had ceased performing publicly, but may now be found here and there.<\/b>", "

  • Keith Holloway<\/a> by himself and with Charles Spicer of Mellstock Band etc — (+44) (0)1256 896987 or keith@ellenke.milonet.co.uk<\/a><\/b>
    Keith (voice & melodeon), Charles (lead vocals, oboe, mandolin, cor anglais and bagpipe).", "

  • Beltaine (Julian Batten, accordion and now fiddle; Alex Percy, bass and now rhythm guitar; Jane South, flute and now piano; Daniel Lifton, drums; Lizzy Webster, fiddle) wonderful young Dorset ceilidh and gigging band, Alex: (+44) (0)1747 853125.<\/b>", "

  • Rock Berntsen<\/b> (sometimes mistakenly Bernsten) one-time Fo'c'sle Resident, wonderful guitarist, vocalist and rough poet with Country leanings, also as Berni2Berni<\/a><\/b> with his talented son Mike — lapmaster@talktalk.net<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Bob & Gill Berry — (+44) (0)1380 726597 or bobandgill@aol.com<\/a><\/b> Well-known around the area as highly talented performers of traditional song<\/b> and organisers of the former Potterne Folk Club, now Wiltshire Traditions<\/a> in Devizes, Bob is the son of Len & Barbara Berry, the 'Portway Pedlars'.", "

  • Blue Sky Divers (Den Reeve-Baker, Tim Walker & Maria McVay) drawing on folk, rock & blues — (+44) (0)23 92 652960, denis.reeve-baker@cwcom.net<\/a> or (+44) (0)23 92 652505.<\/b> [now disbanded - see Worker's Playtime, also disappearing soon!]", "

  • Bosun's Call (Ken Stephens, Bob Lewis + A.N.Other, usually John Vincent) — Ken: (+44) (0)23 80 434312, Bob: (+44) (0)23 80 434318<\/b>
    Marine-flavoured trio with a high entertainment rating and much in demand at Festivals here and in Holland.", "

  • Mike Bosworth<\/a> English folksinger singing the works of Baring-Gould from Devon and Cornwall, formerly of the now disbanded Parson\'s Pleasure.<\/b> Lives in Cornwall and performs at the Eden Project, but travelling to gigs in the Southern Counties — FLOSSIE.B@tinyworld.co.uk<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Heather Bradford<\/a> former high melody line contributor to Hen Party, now singing solo or with various duo partners including Stephie Cox and more particularly Julian Longden — heatherbradford-julianlongden@hotmail.co.uk<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Louise (Lou) Brown<\/a> Bournemouth based upbeat/up tempo singer/songwriter whose songs are thoughtful reflections about people and relationships, a cross between folk / pop / rock. Recently completed The Prince's Trust Sound Live Programme.<\/b> Agent Dom Kippin - Lou Brown Music 07515 970316 or dom@loubrownmusic.com<\/a>", "

  • Sue Brown & Lorraine Irwing<\/a> — (+44) (0)1869 351281 or (0)1865 768128.
    Traditional songs beautifully sung; Sue and husband Kevin were the previous organisers at Oxford's Port Mahon Club.<\/b>", "

  • Bundell Brothers<\/a> Ivor & Kevan: charity performances (just let them sell their CD) of their own South Hampshire local and historical songs<\/b> in contemporary folk style, serious and amusing and with mainly acoustic instruments; recently on BBC Radio Solent for Comic Relief — ibundell@waitrose.com<\/a>.", "

  • Bobby Burke — (+44) (0)1425 475226<\/b>
    Son of Poole\/Bournemouth area organiser and bandleader Paul, Bobby plays and sings in a thoroughly modern up-beat roots style.", "

  • Cadence<\/b><\/a> (Krys Szczotka & Dave Nixon) — Krys Szczotka: (+44) (0)23 80 446217 or cadence@tcp.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>
    Both write songs in contemporary and traditional vein and their repertoire generally includes a solo and harmony mix of their songs and their arrangements of other folk('s) songs.", "

  • Cantoris (Mick Ryan, Pete Watkinson, Richard Stevens & Jingles) — Pete Watkinson: (+44) (0)23 92 697711 or PJnTrish@waitrose.com<\/a><\/b>
    Should be up there with the other greats [not now operating as a quartet - contact Pete for details].", "

  • Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby<\/a> well-liked and long-standing (7yrs) duo with a wide-ranging repertoire including their own winning compositions (Adastra (+44) (0)1377 217662and see website)<\/b>", "

  • Chiefly Yourselves (Music Hall with Steve Jordan<\/a> & Ron Harries) — contact via Fo'c'sle<\/a><\/b>
    Imagine yourself back in the stalls amongst the sweaty mob and listening to some of the old-time personalities; they don't make (or write) them like that any more. Performances and workshops.", "

  • Christminster Singers<\/a> Oxford West Gallery Group — Heather Bower (+44) (0)1865 715067.<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Anne Coleman<\/a> Southampton-based singer and Druid with wonderful (and under-exploited) voice<\/b> ( — this link is a general-interest page, not a folk-artiste link; contact Jane Allison (+44) (0)23 80 456337 or focslefc@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>).", "

  • Lee Collinson<\/a> — (+44) (0)1306  888704<\/b>
    Surrey-based singer-guitarist with a technique lesser mortals drool over. Does anyone not posess 'Slip the Driver a Fiver'<\/i><\/b>? Shame on you.", "

  • Contraband — Rick Tarrant: (+44) (0)23 80 739467<\/b> or try via Cath Watkins cath@meltingpot.org.uk<\/a> if that's out-of-date! Talk to almost anyone in the area if you've never heard about this long-established and popular group [now sadly broken up April 2001, but tackle the remnants - Rick still available for workshops etc and the band seems to resurrect]. Not to be confused with Contraband<\/a> the Kent-based Barn Dance Band.", "

  • The Copper Family<\/a>, Sussex Folk-Family extraordinary — Jon Dudley (+44) (0)1273 581219 or 100710,1354@compuserve.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Craig; Morgan; Robson<\/a> (Moira Craig, Sarah Morgan & Carolyn Robson). New (2004) harmony group with three superb voices (each one a soloist) and an immense and expanding repertoire of material — Sarah, (+44) (0)1264 738629 or Sarah@smbourne.plus.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Richard Craine — (+44) (0)23 80 442835<\/b>
    Young singer-songwriter-guitarist from Woolston with a big future and a lot of commonsense about what makes him personally love the folk scene.", "

  • Carl Danby — (+44) (0)1534 855650<\/b>", "

  • Steve Daniels<\/a> talented songwriter and performer (voice, guitar) with wide tastes in the folk and blues mould, long-term habitué of St Denys now branching out and with a CD - see website<\/li>", "

  • Dangerous Curves<\/a> (Viva Smith, Anne Rickard and Jen Ingersoll): — Viva Smith: (+44) (0)1308 425649<\/b><\/li>", "

  • Gwilym Davies<\/a> is an experienced singer of traditional songs from Southern England<\/b>, has a 2002 Forest Tracks<\/a> CD There's A Clear Crystal Fountain<\/i><\/b> and has done a lot of field research<\/b> here and in the Appalachians and Adirondacks, with many publications to his credit. He will lecture on the fieldwork<\/b>, give workshops<\/b> on the music of the Gypsies<\/b> and is a member of Puzzlejugs, Two Dogs<\/b> and Two Dogs and a Bone<\/b>.", "

  • Devil's Elbow<\/a> duo <\/b>based at the Green Man Folk Club at The Old Stables at The Golden Pot, Shalden, Odiham Rd (B3349), Nr Alton — Graeme & Ali Willis (+44) (0)1256 862014<\/b>", "

  • Doghouse<\/a> folkalypsomenco duo (Steve Capel & Phil Wells) — Steve Capel: steve@toot.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Double Take (Pam Webber & Adrian Postle) — Adrian: (+44) (0)1489 583068<\/b>", "

  • [Entendre, young Fareham-based 6-piece folk-rock band — Dave Newey, (+44) (0)1329 827670] (now defunct - see Arlen and Sandd).<\/b>", "

  • Tim van Eyken<\/b>, 1998 winner of the you-know-what (since they<\/b>, the beeb, obviously don't) — now often seen about with Rob Harbron (below) and so well-known you could ask almost anyone where to find him (try Paul Sartin for a start (+44) (0)1264 860791 or paul@paulsartin.co.uk<\/a>)<\/b>", "

  • Dr Faustus (Paul Sartin, Tim van Eyken, Benji Kirkpatrick<\/a><\/b> and Robert Harbron) now defunct, but replaced by the acoustic Faustus<\/a> (Paul, Benji and Saul Rose) — Reveal Agency (part of the Reveal/Navigator group) Web: Navigator Records<\/a> Tel: 01332 552220. Reveal Agency is in association with Alan Bearman Music<\/a> Tel: 0207 263 0425.<\/b>, also Tim & Van Eyken group<\/b>, Access All Areas<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Druid's Brew (New Forest Meddlars musicians) are Brian Jefferies, guitar and vocals; Jacqui McLachlan, recorders; Pam Burrows, melodeon and percussion; Pete Ramm, bodran and vocals; Derek Pinder (or possibly Dave Broom by Sept 2004), guitar, mandolin and vocals — jacquimclachlan@aol.com<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Galliard (Dave & Gay Reay) — (+44) (0)1622 756772<\/b>", "

  • Claire Garrard & Don Oeters — (+44) (0)403 408692, ceg297.soton.ac.uk<\/a> or don.oeters@arup.com<\/a>, now part of Broderick with Colum Murphy and Luke Daniels, The Other Agency<\/a>: (+44) (0)1908 542894 or vivienne@jmb.powernet.co.uk<\/a> <\/b>", "

  • Hampshire Caledonian Pipe Band<\/a> based at Marchwood (with links to other local pipe bands)<\/b><\/li>", "

  • The Hampshire Chronicles<\/a> - Steve Jordan & Paul Hutchinson with some local history — contact via Fo'c'sle<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Nikki Hann — (+44) (0)1202 778454.<\/b>", "

  • Pete Harris<\/b> (also as duo Mick Ryan & Pete Harris<\/a><\/b>. In this inspired pairing, Pete is well known in both folk and blues circles, Mick is the originator of (and always a principal singer with) the series of Folk Operas<\/b> culminating in The Voyage — (+44) (0)1489 600268 or p.harris40@ntlworld.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Janis Haves<\/a> Surrey based contemporary folk style singer/songwriter - tours and performs with husband ace guitarist Geoff Haves — info@janishaves.com<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Maggie Holland<\/b><\/a> one-time Hampshire resident and still well-known in the area, winner of the 'Best New Song' category in the 1999 Radio 2 Folk Awards. — (+44) (0)131 556 6653<\/b>; see also her entry in Irregular Records<\/b><\/a>.", "

  • Brian Hooper<\/a>, Regular MC at the Fo'c'sle<\/a> and 1998 Ron Myles Award<\/a> Winner<\/b> with a wide repertoire and consummate artistry, also duo Hooper & Henry<\/a><\/b> with former Cat's Whisker<\/i> colleague Jeff Henry — (+44) (0)23 80 340749 or hooperman@tesco.net<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Hoover the Dog<\/a><\/b> formed in 1997 following the arrival in the Welsh borders of Paul Hutchinson (accordion) from Bournemouth. John Hymas (violin & viola) and Tony Harris (bouzouki & guitar)<\/b>. Paul is well-known in English and Irish music circles, John comes via a Portuguese symphony orchestra and Tony, an ex-pat Yorkshireman, was always one of the best-known bouzouki/guitar players in the borders. — Bird Promotions<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Huckleberries<\/a> [Dave Hum, Simon Ham, Duncan McCartney, Neil Temple, Paul x & Richard Wazejewski], powerful 6-piece Bournemouth-Ringwood area mostly busking band looking for big gigs, a pinch of Irish, a slice of bluegrass, a slither of ragtime simmered with a snitch of appalachian, old time, reggae, shuffle & skiffle — (+44) (0)1202 823181 or mailto:thehuckleberries@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Dave Hunter and Claire Coxwell<\/a> perform an eclectic mix of thought-provoking songs, and tunes to move both your mind and your feet. Available for folk clubs or barndances — claire.coxwell@talk21.com<\/a> (+44) (0)1329 827790 or dave.hunter@cwcom.co.uk<\/a> (+44) (0)1252 844643<\/b>", "

  • Innominata<\/a><\/b> based in Romsey and one of the area's longest running folk bands with a mixture of English, Scottish, Irish and Continental music [George Benn (guitar), Rick Bush (fiddle), Dave Butterfield (banjo, bouzouki, mandolin & whistle), Mike Cross (flute)], — Dave Butterfield: (+44) (0)1794 512605 (primary contact); Mike Cross: (+44) (0)1794 340083 or mike.cross@lineone.net<\/a><\/b> and see also Abbey Folk<\/b> details on the same site.", "

  • Betty Davila Band<\/a>, Surrey-based contemporary folk band (Betty Davila Vocals, Joe Moran Finger Style Guitar, Norbert Schroeder Guitar/Vocals, Mike Patton Mandolin/Vocals & Mike Hartes String Bass/Vocals; link is to Sutton-Acoustic, the Home Club) — (+44) (0)20 8286 2549 or sutton-acoustic@cableinet.co.uk<\/a> <\/b>", "

  • Robb Johnson<\/a><\/b> (honorary Hampshire Hog on account of his Granny lived in an old railway carriage at St Ives End Lane near Ringwood and he spent lots of Summer Holidays there - as the song tells you; see also Canto Libre<\/i>) — (+44) (0)958 236103 or Robb@moosemusic.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • [Not to be confused with] Rob P. Johnston<\/a><\/b>, Portsmouth/Fareham based guitar virtuoso and singer, just coming back onto the [Folk] Club scene after a break of some years — (+44) (0)1329 827358 or rob.p.johnston@virginnet.co.uk<\/a> or rob_johnston26@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Steve Jordan<\/a>, singer, raconteur, music-hall artist and all-round entertainer without ever losing touch with tradition (<\/b> see Chiefly Yourselves<\/b> and The Hampshire Chronicles<\/a>) — contact via Fo'c'sle<\/a>.", "

  • Carla Hendriks Band<\/a> - Carla Hendriks (lead vocals), Chris Lowe (guitar, mandolin and vocals), John Whale (bass), Bernie Foxx (drums and percussion) and Andi Dawson (keyboards, vocals and penny whistle), also Carla Hendriks solo or in other combinations.<\/b> Carla is a very experienced vocalist who has worked extensively in theatre, TV, cabaret and cruising, working with musicians who have similar interests in a Folk/Rock fusion band with many other influences: — carlahendriks@talk21.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Kerensa<\/a> (hammered dulcimer, whistles, vocals), traditional and contempory music and song heavily influenced by her celtic roots, now living in Cornwall.<\/b> Fresh ideas, great playing and lots of energy from this highly talented young musician, \"Kerensa`s spontaneous style makes her an enthralling player to watch and an absolute delight to listen to\" (Maclaine Colston). She has performed with Tim van Eyken and Roger Watson and in 1995 founded \'Acoustic Youth\`, an organisation for the under 25`s, which resulted in a 5 piece band of the same name, see also Ahanan<\/a> — Kerensa (+44) (0)1872 242475 or kerensaay2k@supanet.com<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Hamish Kemp: guitars, vocals <\/b> of the former Kettle of Fish playing and writing original songs which have a very contemporary feel — Hamish Kemp: (+44) (0)1489 894305<\/b>", "

  • Kindred Spirit<\/a> singer-songwriter Elaine Samuels and her lively London-based, up to five-piece \"Celtic Rock\" band, with Sim Jones (electric fiddle), Annie Parker (flute and saxophone), Joey Burke (bass & harmony vocals) and Russell Morgan (drums) — 020 8898 6040 or elaine@elainesamuels.co.uk<\/a><\/b>.", "

  • Bob Kirkpatrick<\/a> excellent Singer-Songwriter from Poole\/Wimborne\/Weymouth\/Dorchester area — (+44) (0)7786 654 074 or bob_folk@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b>", "

  • Steve Knightley<\/b><\/a>, also as part of Show of Hands<\/b> (qv).", "

  • Lallan (Dave & Jean Mallan) - beautifully performed Burns and other Scots and English songs — (+44) (0)1243 371875<\/b>", "

  • Tim Laycock<\/b> with or without The New Scorpion Band<\/a>, famous English Band with an international reputation — (+44) (0)1747 855284.<\/b> or the band contact is Robin Jeffrey, enquiries@new-scorpion-band.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "

  • Chris Lilley — (now living in Ireland - contact the Fo'c'sle (+44) (0)23 80 456337 or focslefc@yahoo.co.uk<\/a>)<\/b>");