artstr2 = new Array("Marie Little — (+44) (0)1915 846739 or Elizabeth Jones Entertainments<\/a>: (+44) (0)1886 821931.<\/b>", "London Gaelic Choir<\/a><\/b> sing mostly for fun and what better way!", "Bill & Heather Long — (+44) (0)1993 823797<\/b>
Well-known around the area as highly talented performers of traditional song<\/b> and organisers eg of Chipping Norton Folk Club and Folk Around Chipping Norton", "Julian Longden<\/a>: vocals, guitar and cittern; traditional songs and music of the British Isles,<\/b> either solo or as duo with Adrian Shearing: fiddle, cittern and vocals — Julian (+44)(0)1243 572629 or julianlongden@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b>.", "Pete Luscombe, strong traditional singer with a fine voice<\/b>, occasionally to be heard on his own, but more often as part of the Portsmouth Shantymen<\/a> or duo Wholehearted<\/a> with John Bartlett — (+44) (0)2392 733424 or wholehearted_duo@yahoo.co.uk<\/a> or pete_luscombe@yahoo.co.uk<\/a> <\/b>.", "Madding Crowd<\/b><\/a> Winchester-based West Gallery group", "Mad Rush<\/a><\/b> Plymouth based band (Deni Couch, Solo & harmony vocals, piano, piano accordion, whistles, percussion; Ned Couch, Solo & harmony vocals, guitars, bouzouki, banjo, harmonica; Geoff Horne, Vocals, guitar, double bass, electric bass & Chris wolfe, Guitar, bouzouki, banjo) — (+44) (0)1752 661367 or Madrushfolk@btopenworld.com<\/a> and hear them on www.mp3.com/Mad_Rush<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "Magpie Lane<\/a> (Ian Giles, Benji Kirkpatrick<\/a>, Andy Turner and three others), Oxford-based performers of 'the essence of English Folk Music' (Jon Sims in FOT).<\/b><\/li>", "Sarah Mallinson & Debbie Warren<\/b><\/a> Two sisters with traditional words set to new music or original arrangements; Debbie: — (+44) (0)1306 743308<\/b>.", "MarKer<\/b><\/a> (Marilyn Campbell & Kerry Manning)<\/b>; site also contains details for Chichester Folk Club<\/b>, Sussex, UK, (Tuesdays) and The Voyage<\/b><\/i>, Mick Ryan's musical drama with a varied cast including most of: Mick, Marilyn, Kerry, Tim van Eyken, Robert Harbron, Pete Watkinson, Martin Lee, Sarah Mallinson.", "Mary Jane<\/a><\/b> Southampton based Psychedelic Folk Rock band<\/b>, in the Tradition of early Fairport Convention/Trees including drums, bass, guitar/bouzouki, 2 violins, female vocals, penny whistles and flute<\/b>. Available for gigs and festivals, demo CD's: Jo Quinn (+44) 02380 908710 or J.M.Quinn@soton.ac.uk<\/a><\/b>.", "Paul Marsh & Friends<\/b><\/a> — (+44) (0)1962 713608 or amarsh@ndirect.co.uk<\/a><\/b>", "Syd Meats<\/b><\/a>, wonderfully humorous song writer, self-styled weird bloke: — (+44) (0)7867 933624 or meatsvulpe@btinternet.com<\/a><\/b>", "Millicent's Favourite<\/a> Playing original and traditional music with 'clog' percussion.<\/b> Foot tapping ... 'Millicent's Favourite' evolved from the fusion of traditional clog, step dance music and the original compositions of Simon Gardner and Andrew Noctor. Simon, an accomplished Tenor Mandola, Acoustic Bass and Guitar player and wife, Linda (Recorders and Clog Percussion) met with Andrew Noctor (Guitars), whilst performing for the Isle of Wight Cloggies. Contact: 01983 856174 : 01983 522693<\/b>", "Mist on the Bog<\/b> traditional and contemporary Irish music, with the odd Breton and Scottish tune thrown in. Four-piece; fiddle Paul, flutes and whistles Tim, guitar vocals and sense of humour Mick, bouzouki, banjo, guitar and vocals Simon — Simon Cattermole scattj@hotmail.com<\/a> (+44) (0)23 9283 1554<\/b><\/li>", "Moonrakers<\/b> 3-piece instrumental and vocal group specialising in Celtic music (Jon Bennett, Abi Strevens, Anna Lockett)<\/b> playing harp, flutes, cittern, guitar and male/female vocal. Concerts, weddings and other events — Jon.Bennett@dsl.pipex.com<\/a><\/b>.", "Fiona Moore<\/a> (aka 'The Hat'<\/i>) Storyteller & Singer<\/b>, also leader of Delicious Sounds Southampton-based Community Choir — Fiona Moore (+44) (0)23 8022 0331, Mobile 07753 846376 or fiona@moorestories.co.uk<\/a><\/b>", "Graham Moore<\/b><\/a> and trio Graham Moore, Gill Redmond (cello) & Colin Thompson (fiddle) [previously Lucy Roberts]<\/b>, also the Ballad Operas such as Tolpuddle Man<\/i><\/b> and Dick O'the Banks<\/i><\/b> and together with Will Ferris (Bass), Pete Minkey (Mandolin/Flute Elec. Guitar) and Ian Croft (Drums)<\/b> makes a dynamic move into the Folk Rock sound with his new band Tom Paine's Bones!<\/i><\/b> featuring a hard delivery of Graham's own songs + Dylan, Pogues and traditional: — Graham: 07966 546153 or grahamoore@aol.com<\/a><\/b>", "Sarah Morgan as a solo singer, songwriter and harmonium player,<\/b> well-known for setting the Cicely Fox Smith poem 'Overseas in India' and as a virtuoso duo<\/a> with Cornish fiddler & storyteller Mike O'Connor<\/a> as well as being one-third of Craig; Morgan; Robson<\/a> — Sarah, (+44) (0)1264 738629 or Sarah@smbourne.plus.com<\/a><\/b>.", "The Morrigan<\/A> Folk Rock Band based in Salisbury and fronted by Cathy Alexander's fabulous voice — morrigan1@ntlworld.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "Murphy's Lore<\/b> Bournemouth based celtic band, specialising in ceilidhs (with own caller), traditional and contemporary Irish music and songs. Perfect for all occasions, including weddings, birthdays, corporate or club events. Bob Smith - mandolin, banjo, mandola, vocals; Noeleen Ryan - guitar, vocals, bodhran, whistles; Alex Smith - bass guitar, vocals<\/b>. Ceilidhs are our particular speciality, with a regular caller and access to a few more, but we can do Irish nights and even the odd Burns Night! We have years of performing experience between us. Bob Smith was a founder member of 'The Old Pull & Push (with Paul Hutchinson) and The Highly Strung Band. We regularly play Wimborne Folk Festival and last year also played Weymouth. (+44) (0)1202 434280 or murphyslore@aol.com<\/a>.<\/b><\/li>", "Mike Nicholson<\/a>, mainly a good old-fashioned Folk Singer<\/i> (his own description for himself), occasional guitar accompaniments, a good voice and a likeable line in fine chorus songs with the skill to lead them — West Chiltington, Sussex, tel (+44) (0)1798 815366 fax (+44) (0)1798 815441 mike@nick2545.freeserve.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "Nine Foot Sargeant<\/a> (Pete Minkey, flute, banjo and mandolin and Clive Cunningham, Derry fiddler and singer) an exciting Christchurch duo who should be stars - Clive is one of the best Irish fiddlers in the land — Pete Minkey (+44) (0)1202 771353<\/b><\/li>", "J.D Walker & Rory Gear<\/b> hosts of Folk At The Coach folk club in Titchfield, Nr Fareham, are also known as North & South<\/i>. A mixture of traditional, contemporary and selfpenned material, Jim on guitar and vocal, Rory on guitar, mandolin and vocal.<\/b> The emphasis is on pure entertainment, with light hearted banter between ourselves and the audience. Follow link to Review of live gig<\/a><\/b> at Willows FC Contact J.D Tel: 01489 797650 or email: jimwalker4music@aol.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "Nota Bene<\/b> (Dave Nixon & Pete Bartholomew<\/b> not now performing together, but available as solo artistes) — Dave: (+44) (0)23 80 446217 or cadence@tcp.co.uk<\/a><\/b>", "Maggie O'Connor, formerly known as Margaret Kenyon (Southampton Community Musician<\/b> & Leader of women's folk choir Segalula<\/a>) — (+44) (0)23 80 558704<\/b>", "Old Rope (Cathy Alexander, Colin Masson & Merv) — three members of The Morrigan<\/A> working as a folk group. See remarks about Cathy's voice above.<\/b>", "Michael O'Leary<\/a> the Hagstone Storyteller — (+44) (0)2380 635083 or Mobile: 07733 326500<\/b>", "Ben Paley & Tab Hunter<\/a> Red Hot Traditional Fiddle & Guitar - see Salamander Music<\/a>, 01273 480029 or Tab Hunter tab@salamandermusic.co.uk<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "Patterson Jordan Dipper<\/a> (James Patterson, instrumentals, Ralph Jordan, vocals - formerly \'Silos\' and both ex-Crows - and John Dipper, fiddle)<\/b> rising trio of talented musicians with heavy folk background and interest now with Wildgoose<\/b> (the best web reference available), showing well on the festival circuit<\/b> and more recently on radio<\/b>. Contemporary and traditional by turns, the WG CD Flat Earth<\/b><\/i> is at the more trad end — John Dipper john.dipper@lineone.net<\/a><\/b>", "Peter Optical. All round folk entertainer - Storyteller, Poet, Singer, Musician, Magician, Mime, Stiltwalker, Juggler and Fire-eater.<\/b> Better known and a favourite with children as the zany Professor Optical — (+44) (0)1702 715882 or peteroptical1@aol.com<\/a> or for those with a little time to spare or a child to entertain try the Peter Optical Website<\/a><\/b>", "Mike Peach & Isobel Morris — (+44) (0)1483 476715.<\/b>", "Graham Penny — (+44) (0)23 80 768089<\/b>", "Andrew Perry<\/b><\/a> by himself and as part of YONDER - \"The Over The Hillbillies\"<\/b>, a duo comprising two thirds of the erstwhile and much missed \"Panhandle Conspiracy\". and re-united after a lunch-break of nearly ten years, Andrew Perry (guitar, throat and one man Burl Ives tribute band) <\/b>and Pat Francis (arguably the best compact mandolin and dobro player in the UK)<\/b> are together again, playing good time, old time, happy blues and downright mawkish pre-country and new original material, as well as some of the finest songs you've haven't heard since Panhandle Conspiracy was confusing you. Info and demo CDs are available from Andrew — (+44) (0)1243 776391 or perry@arunet.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "The Phatt B'Stards (George Wilson<\/a> & Geoff Higginbottom) — George: (+44) (0)1489 788429 or phatts@btopenworld.com<\/a>; Geoff: (+44) (0)161 432 5083.<\/b>", "Piggery Jokery (Hand to Mouth Theatre)<\/b> non-verbal performances for children of all ages, hurdy gurdy, no technical requirements - as seen at Sidmouth — Martin Bridle & Su Eaton (+44) (0)23 80 555392.<\/b>", "Free Toast (Derek Burgess, Pete Orton & Ian May ex of Poole Bay Shantymen, temporarily defunct) harmony singing, shanties, songs of the sea, roisterous work songs and harmony leisure songs)<\/b>, also Sunday Evening Folk<\/b> at Central Hotel, Ashley Crossroads, Parkstone, Poole: — Derek Burgess (+44) (0)1202 730542<\/b>", "Portsmouth Shantymen<\/a> (Sooty Broughton, Nick Gough, & Pete Luscombe, now rejoined by Pete Watkinson).<\/b> PSM have never been a Shanty Crew in the 'traditional' mode. A more accurate description would be a 4-part harmony group specialising in Sea Songs, Shanties and other material with a maritime flavour plus occasional forays into something completely un-nautical. The late Brian Ingham and Pete also did occasional performances for Primary Schools in Portsmouth to introduce the children to Sea Shanties (Pete expects most of them are out of therapy by now!) — Sooty Broughton: (+44) 023 9238 3977 or sooty.broughton@tesco.net<\/a><\/b>", "Mike Preston & Mike Fenton (Mike, banjo, guitar, vocals etc formerly of Same Train Different Teapot 'Old-Style Old-Time', Mike Fenton autoharp) — Mike P: 01258 471368 or 0831 279290.<\/b><\/li>", "Sue Pugh with Steve ['Stilts'] Ellis [Ellis: Pugh] or with alternative accompanists including Alan Poore: Sue — (+44) (0)1202 309380<\/b><\/li>", "Dan Quinn & Will Duke, The Wild Boys (Sussex traditional) — Hebe Music: (+44) (0)1273 881316.<\/b><\/li>", "Lee Raymond<\/a> contemporary voice and guitar folk performer<\/b> based at St Denys Folk & Blues Club, Southampton; also as part of Lee ’N Zach<\/b> (with Zach Markey) and LeeZ Argonauts<\/b> (with various colleagues - see web page): Lee Raymond — (+44) (0)23 80 677340 or folkmania@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "Gill Redmond (folk accompanist 'cello), also with Graham Moore & fiddler Colin Thompson [previously Lucy Roberts] — (+44) (0)1425 476350. <\/b><\/li>", "Ridden & Dixon<\/a> (Geoff Ridden & Peter Dixon) excellent performer & funny and touching poet, well-known at the Tower in Winchester — Geoff: (+44) (0)1962 855081, Pete: (+44) (0)1962 854607<\/b>", "Lucy Roberts (fiddle), also previously with Graham Moore & Gill Redmond (cello) — (+44) (0)1425 477320<\/b>", "Carolyn Robson<\/a> A 'Hexham Lass', former EFDSS Education Officer with the beautiful voice and a fine live act containing many traditional and a few surprise songs, now living and dancing in the South, also one-third of Craig; Morgan; Robson<\/a> — (+44) (0)1252 722938 or carolyn.robson@virgin.net<\/a><\/b>", "Roots Quartet<\/a> (Yvette Staelens & Michelle Hicks) now a very impressive duo of singers (once heard on Songs of Praise) and workshop leaders, also performing 'Somerset Sisters' based on Cecil Sharp's source singers, sisters Louie Hooper and Lucy White — Yvette yvette.t@virgin.net<\/a><\/b>", "Rosa\'s Daughters (Marie Rice & Suzi Zeffert) harmony duo with Northern Roots currently based in Surrey including guitar, citterne, appalachian dulcimer or keyboard accompaniments.<\/b> Traditional and contemporary material including self-penned and written for them by Ron Trueman-Border — Suzi (+44) (0)1483 835550, mobile (+44) (0)7850V494596, suzi_belle44@hotmail.com<\/a> or Marie (+44) (0)7730 941828, marie.rice@eastberks.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "The Rude Mechanicals<\/a> [Ray Chandler & Barry Ruffel] multi-instrumental duo playing and singing a very wide variety of material from many different folk traditions — (+44) (0)1273 452957 or 461960 or rudemechanicals@ukf.net<\/a>.<\/b>", "Mick Ryan<\/b> (also as duo Mick Ryan & Pete Harris<\/a><\/b> and see MarKerr for The Voyage<\/b><\/i>) — (+44) (0)1202 392239<\/b>.", " Anna Ryder — Elizabeth Jones Entertainments<\/a>: (+44) (0)1886 821931.<\/b>", "Sandd, new young folk duo [Dave Newey, guitar, bouzouki and vocals, with Simon Philips, fiddle, both ex-Entendre];<\/b> a variety of original and traditional material, but with a focus on the contemporary, from reels and jigs to lyrics to get you thinking or singing — (+44) (0)7946 202553 or modernfolk@cwc.net<\/a>.<\/b>", "Paul Sartin<\/b> alongside a freelance performing and session career, Paul is a member of English traditional ensemble Dr Faustus<\/a> (now succeeded by Faustus)<\/b>, the founder of acapella quartet Mouth and Trousers<\/b> and sings regularly with Winchester Cathedral Choir. Alongside teaching at St Edward's School, Oxford, Paul facilitates workshops for TAPS and Live Music Now!, produces records, is Performance Consultant and Tutor for the National Youth Folklore Troupe of England, and Consultant and Conductor of the Andover Museum Loft Singers — (+44) (0)1264 860791 or paul@paulsartin.co.uk<\/a><\/b>.", " Skimmington Ride<\/b><\/a> - high energy folk and dance music with attitude ans a monthly 1st Sunday gig at The Malthouse, Timsbury", "Stan Seaman, Buckler's Hard accordionist — (+44) (0)23 80 842693<\/b>", "Schiehallion<\/a><\/b> is a three-piece band based near Fareham in Hampshire in southern England. We play mainly Scottish and Irish folk music, but we also play music from other parts of the UK plus some original compositions. We take our name from the Schiehallion mountain in Scotland, but no one quite remembers why! Franny Wolpe - vocals, keyboards, flute and whistle.<\/b> Franny does the arrangements of many of our tunes and songs. She has also composed original songs and tunes which we play. Ted Fitzgerald - vocals, guitar and 5 string banjo;<\/b> Ted has also written some of our tunes and plays trombone - for other bands! John Shillitoe - fiddle.<\/b> John and Ted are musicians for Wickham Morris and also play in a pub band, the Billy Dooze, which appears at the White Lion in Soberton, every Wednesday — John john@shillitoe.freeserve.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b><\/li>", "The New Scorpion Band<\/a> — Tim Laycock (+44) (0)1747 855284.<\/b> or band contact is Robin Jeffrey, enquiries@new-scorpion-band.com<\/a>.<\/b> Widely acknowledged as the best English music available.", "An Seisiun<\/b> with John Roberts<\/b> (ex of Motherfolkers<\/b>) and Father Jack<\/b>: a new celtic band consisting exclusively of ex members of the South's top celtic bands Motherfolkers & An Seisiun. Father Jack (Stacey on fiddle and banjo, Joe on guitar, Greg on bass, John on vocals and percussion and Paffs on bodhran)<\/b> was formed to fill the gap left when An Seisiun's mandolin wizard Pete Clark left to live in France. The Motherfolkers may have folded, and An Seisiun perform only sporadically, but the spirit lives on in Father Jack! John — (+44) (0)23 92 436267 or Spiderpromos@aol.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "Irene Shettle<\/a> Based in Guildford and performing traditonal English unaccompanied song, specialising in those collected by Lucy Broadwood, alsoRalph Jordan and Irene Shettle .... Listen and You Shall Hear<\/a> - The Life and Work of Lucy Broadwood — ireneshettle@hotmail.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "Siansa<\/a> (Tim Dowd Uilleann Pipes, Low Whistles and Vocals, Harriet Earis Harp, Dave Henderson Guitar, Bouzouki, Octave Mandola, Banjo, Vocals, Peter O'Brien Bodhrán and Vocals, Geoff Pollitt Fiddle, Guitar, Mandola and Mandolin, Colman Connolly Flute, Uilleann Pipes, Whistle)<\/b> award-winning traditional Irish music and Song band based in London. The members of \"Siansa\" (pronounced \'she-an-sa\', Gaelic for \'melody\' or \'musical strain\') have been involved in traditional music for many years, playing in clubs, festivals, radio and television. They have also competed in various musical competitions, winning several firsts at national level — (+44) (0)20 8863 2543, Fax 020 8861 5810, Mob 079 5630 3752, siansa@hotmail.com<\/a><\/b><\/li>", "Shebeen<\/a> the Hampshire Irish Band. Roy Torrens (Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar), Roger Cole (Vocals, Guitar, Cello), Alan Munroe (Vocals, Fiddle, Guitar, Bodhran), Gerry Woods (Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Bouzouki) and Richard Barker (Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar) — Roy, Roger or Alan on (+44) (0)23 80 693848, (0)1489 887563 & (0)118 947 7680 respectively or richard@shebeen.biz<\/a>.<\/b>", "Show of Hands<\/b><\/a> local supergroup.", "Sideline (including Barry Wake - guitar & vocals & Howard Bown - virtuoso guitarist) — see Barry <\/b>
Sideline are the musicians for Southern Lights in independent mode!", "Emily Slade<\/a> Hitchin, Herts based young British turk<\/b> from a long time folk family, making a great name for herself in the new millennium as a quality guitarist, singer and writer in traditional and contemporary acoustic mode — (+44) (0)1462 628835 or rusticthorn@emilyslade.co.uk<\/a><\/b>.", "Slide (UK)<\/a> (Tom Bliss- vocals, guitar, mandocello, whistles, fiddle, flute; Derek Magee- fiddle, uilleann pipes, low whistle, guitar, mandolin; Neil Whitaker- vocals, 5 string banjo, guitar; John Layton- bass guitar, keyboards),<\/b> acoustic band from Leeds but with strong Channel-Island connections, playing a mixture of traditional songs and tunes (Celtic \/ English \/ American), covers (Richard Thompson, Show of Hands, Woody Guthrie, Pentangle etc.) and original material.<\/b> The range of instruments speaks for itself; SLIDE is good Celtic roots music presented in a refreshing, accessible style that should delight non-folkies as well as die-hards — Derek drm@comp.leeds.ac.uk<\/a> or Tom bliss@dircon.co.uk<\/a> and (+44) (0)113 2691761 (Mobile: (+44) 07885 965222).<\/b>", "Viva Smith (part of Dangerous Curves<\/i>) and The Amazing Mr Smith<\/i> (Dave Rickard & Derek Smith): (+44) (0)1308 425649<\/b>", "Doug B.Smith<\/A> \"quite simply one of the most gifted, sensitive, technically elite slide & fingerstyle guitarists around\" (Living Tradition<\/i>),<\/b> Doug is interested in \"that place where the Tradition meets the Delta\",<\/b> his repertoire including Scottish laments, Irish dance tunes, blues, country, contemporary songs & his own compositions — Dick Jones: patteran@ntlworld.com<\/a>.<\/b>", "Sølan<\/a> (Frances Wilkins, concertina and vocals and Richard Chaff, guitar and vocals). Shetland musicians with a Shetland bias and an eclectic range of material from Fields of Gold to Frances\' klezmer work with She\'coya — Frances (+44) (0)1352 770021, mobile (+44) (0)7855 955203 or solan@music.shetland.co.uk<\/a>.<\/b>", "Splendid Isolation<\/b><\/a> (Phil Mosley & Graham Crockford) — (+44) (0)1425 278101, (+44) (0)1202 474030<\/b> or mobile (+44) (0)7803 144014.", "