Guest Book


The Jim McLean Band August 2002	Geoff Higginbottom April 2003, April 2004,14 April 2005 6 April 2006 ; 12 April 2007 ; 10 April 2008 ; 2 April 2009 ; 15 April 2010 ; 14th April 2011 ; 12th April 2012 Geoff Higginbottom – Say no more – Stanley knives, kipper ties, plats and moustaches to the ready please. 11th April 2013 , Same old, Same old, Same old - but a great night all the same – no pun intended!	Gerry Dryden July 2002
Steve Tilston December 2002 and 31^st May 2007	Mick Ryan & Pete Harris September 2002 and 9^th June 2005	Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman February 2003
Ewen Carruthers September 2002	Ron Truman Border January 2003	Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby March 2003
Paul Downes November 2002 14th December 2006 17th March 2010 Paul Downes – A welcome return - Paul's sensitive and yet fun approach to his live performances puts him among the most respected artists on the British acoustic music scene today	Dave Ellis & Boo Howard October 2002	Noel Murphy Every year, about St Patrick's day!
Alan Franks & Patty Vetta January 2003 12 June 2008	Betty and Tamuska January 2003	Jon Harveson & Saskia Tompkin March 2003
seriouskitchen May 2003	Graeme Knights May 2003	King Street Smith June 2003
Ben Paley & Tab Hunter June 2003	Banoffi July 2003	Ed Rennie July 2003
Jez Lowe September 2003;10th September 2009; 8th November 2012	Mike Silver September 2003 ; 12th Jan 2005 ; 13th Dec 2007 ; 7th Oct 2010 ;1st March 2012	Simon Hopper October 2003
Suntrap October 2003 19th February 2009 9th February 2012	Liz Simcock November 2003 1^st June 2006	Sue Graves November 2003
Munday Turner December 2003	Tudor Lodge January 2004 14th March 2013	The Machine Breakers March 2004 4^th October 2007
Judy Cook April 2004	Gina le Faux May 2004	Jo and Sunita ; Chris Harris with Ian Joss May 2004
Elaine Samuels & Kindred Spirit June 2004	Solan July 2004	Kath Tait July 2004: 6^th July 2006
Gerry Beckford Mike Peach and Friends 5^th August 2004	"King Street Smith and his Blues Buddies" "Sue Graves and Hector Gilchrist" 12^th August 2004	William Pint and Felicia Dale 9^th September 2004 20^th September 2007
Mark Newman 16^thSeptember 2004	Anchor Folk 10 th Anniversary 18^thSeptember 2004 Festival September 2004	Jim McLean 14^th October 2004 : 2^nd February 2006
Dave Ellis and Boo Howard 28^th October 2004	Rattle on a Stovepipe 11^th November 2004	4 th Club Zone Rosa's Daughters (Marie Rice and Suzi Zeffert) and Dave Lambert 25^th November 2004
Damien Barber 9^th December 2004	Kick the Cat 20^th January 2005	Mary Humphreys & Anahata 3 rd March 2005
Brian Bannister & Eric Barlow 24^thMarch 2005	John McCormick 5^th May 2005	Keith Kendrick 12^th May 2005
Bob Fox 23^rd June 2005 6th May 2010	Ron Truman-Border 7^th July 2005	Tom and Barbara Brown 21^st July 2005
Peter Quin 8^th September 2005	Jed Grimes 29^th September 2005	Tom Napper and Tom Bliss 20^th October 2005
Jez Low and Jake Walton 17^th November 2005	Janis Haves and Tony Carling 15^th December 2005	Vin Garbutt 16^th February 2006
Brian Peters BRIAN PETERS – A good old fashioned folk singer and musician 2nd March 2006 11th June 2009 1st December 2011	5th Club Zone King Street Smith and Woodsmoke 16th March 2006	Duncan McFarlane 23rd March 2006
Sara Grey & Kieron Means 11th May 2006	www.jamesraynard.co.uk James Raynard 15th June 2006	Damien Clarke 3rd August 2006
Zoox three smashing ladies bring fantastic music and song – a night not to be missed http://www.zoox.co.uk 21st September 2006; 6th September 2011	Stephen and Kristi Nebel (USA) 5th October 2006	John Conolly http://www.chanteycabin.co.uk/ 26th October 2006
6th Club Zone 1) Aysgarth -namely Louise, Tim and Leo see www.myspace.com/aysgarth 2) Tony Rees 9th November 2006	http://www.johnkirkpatrick.co.uk/ John Kirkpatrick 23rd November 2006	http://www.megsonmusic.co.uk "MEGSON" 11th January 2007
http://www.askewsisters.co.uk/ Emily & Hazel Askew 25th January 2007	www.backshift.demon.co.uk Pete Coe 15th February 2007	www.grantbaynham.com/ quicksilver/quicksilverindex.htm Quicksilver 8th March 2007
http://donal.firebird.net/ Donal O'Connor 29th March 2007 ; 30th April 2009	http://www.philbeer.co.uk Phil Beer 26th April 2007	http://www.walshaw.plus.com/ meridian/about.htm Meridian 17th May 2007
www.barronbrady.com BarronBrady 28th June 2007 10th December 2009	www.knibb.org/juliefelix/ Julie Felix 26th July 2007	http://www.issyemeney.co.uk/index.html Issy & David Emeney with Kate Riaz 18th October 2007
http://www.wildgoose.co.uk Hector Gilchrist and Friends Launch of "Ingleneuk" their new CD 1st November 2007	http://www.musiczoo.co.uk/ Willy Barrett’s Sleeping Dogz 15th November 2007	http://www.folk4all.net/ George Papavgeris 10th January 2008
Woodsmoke 24 th January 2008	http://www.smallpiper.co.uk/ Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer 21st February 2008	http://www.myspace.com/jpslidewell J P Slidewell 6th March 2008
7th Club Zone Martin & Chris Cook Tony and Janet Geen 13 th March 2008	http://www.bellahardy.com/ http://www.askewsisters.co.uk/ Bella Hardy Askew Sisters 27th March 2008	lisaknappmusic http://www.fishrecords1.co.uk/reviews/wildandundaunted.htm Lisa Knapp and Gerry Diver 15 th May 2008
http://www.derekgifford.co.uk Derek Gifford 10th July 2008	http://www.carlau.com/ Carla Ulbrich 18th September 2008	http://www.graemeknights.dsl.pipex.com/ Graeme Knights 9th October 2008
http://www.harbourtownrecords.com/peters.html Andy Clarke erstwhile organiser of Totness Folk Club and a welcome returnee to the club. Good singer/guitarist not to be missed 6th Nov 2008; 23rdJune2011	Landermason http://www.landermason.com Fiona Lander and Paul Mason 4th December 2008	"SOIREE" Sue Graves, Hector Gilchrist and Steve Poole 29th January 2009
http://www.tonycarling.co.uk/ Tony Carling 5th February 2009	http://www.issyemeney.co.uk/index.html Issy and David Emeney and Kate Riaz 19th March 2009	Jeremy Taylor It's great to have Jeremy back with us. A legend of folk and humour from the 60's. Those of you that saw him here two years ago will confirm that it was a special night 28th May 2009; 2nd June 2011
Kiss the Mistress Kiss the Mistress 2nd July 2009	Tony Winn Tony Winn 16th July 2009	Jim Bainbridge Jim Bainbridge 8th October 2009
AYSGARTH 22nd October 2009	Peter Coe 12th November 2009	Jo Philby Fiona Driver and Graham Simpson 25th November 2009
BURNS NIGHT Hector Gilchrist:- Address , Henry Watson :- Piper Special Guest:- Ray Martin 21st January 2010	Norah Rendell and Brian Millar 11th February 2010	Steve Turner 11th March 2010
8th CLUB ZONE:- featured Patrick "Paddy" Brady in the 1st Half and "Celtic Fringe" after the break. Paddy has treated our regulars to his Irish banter and sharp wit for just over a year. He has become a regular member of the club and a pleasure to be with. "Celtic Fringe" is Irene Copp and Mike Davies. They have been singing together for nearly ten years and will sing and play a combination of traditional Scottish, English and American songs as well as the odd POP and COUNTRY . They are great active members of the club. 1st April 2010	Geoff Higginbottom The most talented man from his own town and he has an allotment! Here again – Kipper ties tonight chaps 15th April 2010 14th April 2011 12th April 2012	Bob Fox After 35 years a professional folk singer Bob brings us a wealth of music and anecdotes. It’s good to have him back at the club 6th May 2010
Tom Kitchen and Gren Bartley- are a bright young act on today's folk scene. Tom's fiddle style suits Grens voice and songwriting skills. Expect a good night 27th May 2010	Askew Sisters - Emily and Hazel Askew are a young duo making waves on the folk scene with their energetic brand of English folk music. Using fiddle and melodeon, they play and sing with an infectious enjoyment and love for the music, winning them fans wherever they go. 10th June 2010 4th October 2012	Robert Brown Look forward to an excellent Acoustic solo artist performance 1st July 2010
BRUISE Isobel Morris and Jim Kimberley. When they are not playing London Progressive Rock Venues they play the Folk Scene with traditional Folk Songs and those from Isobel's pen. A rare visit not to be missed. 29th July 2010	Bram Taylor calls on a large repertoire of traditional songs as well as contemporary and humorous material to give an entertaining evening 16th September 2010 20th September 2012	Mike Silver a superb songwriter and masterful guitarist makes a welcome return visit to the Club 7th October 2010
Flossie Malavialle While French by origin she has settled in England and likes all sorts of different music genres. She will give us an impressive evenings entertainment 4th November 2010 A wonderful French lady with a Geordie accent who wooed us last time she was here with here fantastic voice and amazing sense of humour 14th February 2013	15th Anchor Folk Anniversary A great day had by all fantastic guest spots and great singing from the Anchor folk regulars. 13th November 2010	9th Club Zone:- A great evenings entertainment provided by Jon Bental and Stuart Forester 20th January 2010
*"The Reverenzas"* This trio gave an impressive evenings entertainment of energetic song and music from fiddle, guitar and accordian 27th January 2011	Stanley Accrington Apart from the silly and very silly material, Stanley has always been writing serious songs to confuse the situation further. A buddy of Geoff Higginbottom – Say No More 17th February 2011	Jack Warshaw– Jack has re-started his folk career and is joined with Stuart Michael Burns from Texas. This will be a special night not to be missed 5th April 2011
MIRANDA SYKES AND REX PRESTON - Miranda’s rich, spine tingling vocals and strident yet sensitive double bass playing meld with Rex's fine Mandolin playing – this duo are way up there with the best there is – don't miss this night 20th October 2011	“Songs of the Sea” – and singers night for Charity Singers Night – hosted by Steve Poole in aid of the Jubilee Sailing Trust. Themed around songs of the sea and Trafalgar Day Raised £240 0n the Night 27th October 2011	JODY KRUSCAL– One of Americas finest concertina players and all round folkie – A rare visit to the UK no to be missed 3rd November 2011
Martyn Wyndham-Read Martyn has been involved with Folk Music for over forty years and we are fortunate to have him with us tonight. A night not to be missed 12th January 2012	Suntrap Suntrap have developed a distinctive sound. Once described as Fairport meets Fleetwood Mac, the songs clearly take influence from both English folk and Americana. Bert Jansch like guitar coupled with big " wall of sound" vocal harmonies and a strong dose of driving fiddles make a fantastic evening - good to have them back with us. 9th February 2012	MIKE SILVER A great friend of the Anchor Folk Club. It is good to see and hear him again 1st March 2012
WENDY ARROWSMITH - Wendy has sung many different styles of music but with folk music she has found songs that come from the heart and allow great emotional expression and social commentary . Originally from Glasgow , Wendy performs a mix of British Folk songs including a generous helping of Scottish material 15th March 2012	PHIL BEER One half of Britain's most successful acoustic duo "Show of Hands" and former ALBION BAND member, Phil is with us for a second time. 26th April 2007 ; 10th May 2012	10th CLUB ZONE:- Featured Morag Butler , Helen Chinn and Gary Smith 24th May 2012
Phil Henry & Hannah Martin - Using slide guitars, fiddle, banjo, vocals, and even beat box harmonica, they captivate and exhilarate an audience. Luck to get them before they become megastars!! 14th June 2012	RYEWOLF- a quintet formed from our old friends, The Westlanders, plus two new members with a traditional repertoir accompanied by Guitar, mandolin, bodhran, flute, digeridoos, etc. 28th June 2012	Phil Drane Phil is an English folk musician who proudly flies the flag of his own English Heritage Folk Music. From New Zealand 19th July 2012
Ian Bruce Scottish Traditional and self penned music from a singer that’s long overdue being here with us 6th September 2012	Bram Taylor A welcome return visit by Bram. A splendid night for all 20th September 2012	Jim McLean A Local Hero. Its been a while but we are sure fortunate to have him play and sing 18th October 2012
Jez Lowe A legend in folk music. An award winning singer songwriter from the N.East. We are glad to have him play once again at the Anchor 8th November 2012	Fil Campbell is an Irish singer from Co. Fermanagh who mixes traditional and contemporary Irish songs with some of her own compositions. 22nd November 2012	Jack Harris – A young singer songwriter who is winning national acclaim with his wonderful self penned folk songs of people, events and places. A wonderful poet and exemplary musician. 17th January 2013
11th Club Zone Featured Cameron Brown 1st Half; Tequila Sunset 2nd Half ( Vivi , Pete and Mike) 28th March 2013	Jed Grimes A fine singer from the north east of England. He is not only a wonderful songwriter, but also someone with a charismatic quality that shines right through his music 9th May 2013