Updated
19 Apr 2008

Please note: Singers' Nights are free to members and only cost £1 for non-member
Links to Previous Artists At the Club
25/04/08

Blackheart  - Venue Ashwood Marina

Blackheart are Chrissy Mostyn and Richard Pilkington. They have a traditional sound, but with something new and fresh.  They are widely predicted to be “One of the finds of the year” with a unique musical style that combines folk, country, rock and even classical influences.

Their highly personal songwriting is a diary of their lives exposing audiences to the true emotional stories behind the songs.

02/05/08

Nothing to Prove - Venue Ashwood Marina

Guaranteed to be a good evening with one of the Woodman's resident bands. Debbie, Derry, Paul and Trevor have a varied repertoire, from sensitive ballads to punchy anthems. Their material is drawn from a number of sources:- traditional, self-penned, and (almost) contemporary.
09/05/08

Club Closed

16/05/08

Full House - Venue Ashwood Marina

All five musicians in Full House are from Cheshire , they play an exciting mix of songs and tunes drawn from many sources, including their own compositions.  Here are the members;

Ian Jones (Melodeon; Flute; Whistle)
Chris Lee (Acoustic and Electric Mandolins; Bass; Guitar; Vocals)   

Nick Mitchell (Vocals; Acoustic Guitar; Octave Mandola)

Nick writes or co-writes most of the original songs in the Full House repertoire.

Dave Russell (Vocals; Fiddle; Bouzouki; Guitar; Bass )

Mark Woolley (Percussion; Whistles)

Between them they have such a vast wealth of experience and musicianship to draw on we can look forward to an eclectic mix of exciting music.

23/05/08

Malcolm Jeffrey - Venue Ashwood Marina

Well, all of you who know Malc will expect and get an incredible musical journey, with Tom Lehrer, Fred Wedlock, many more and of course (or is it coarse) Jake Thackray!
30/05/08

Singers' Night - Venue Ashwood Marina

Your chance to shine, or to just come along and enjoy an amazingly diverse selection of music.  Get here early to book a spot.
06/06/08 Closed - (room unavailable)
13/06/08 Beck Siàn - Venue Ashwood Marina

Beck, a wonderfully talented singer is back again! Influenced by her cousin, Kate Bush, Beck leans more towards contemporary interpretations of Celtic and Gothic styles of music.  She is part Irish/English and part Welsh - what a combination!

20/06/08

Jez Lowe - Venue Ashwood Marina

Jez is a legend to dedicated Folk fans but for anyone who is unaware of his credentials he has his own blend of North East wit and humour, couple that with carefully crafted songs, guitar work and chat and you’ve got an evening to treasure.
27/06/08 Singers' Night - Venue Ashwood Marina
04/07/08

TBA        Last night of the season

Come along to set yourself up for the long hot summer.
Summer Break - check out the festivals
05/09/08

Singers' Night and membership

Join the club at the new venue and get to know your local artist or if you want to sing book a spot with Ian.
12/09/08 Bob Fox
Bob has been a professional folk singer for over 30 years.  His North Eastern roots give him an edge particularly when he sings a superb version of Jimmy Nail’s song Big River.  He has been to the Woodman many times before and always leaves us with warm and satisfied feelings.
19/09/08 TBA
26/09/08 Bram Taylor
Bram Taylor is an entertaining artist with a distinctive voice and a great sense of humour, he calls on a large repertoire of traditional songs, together with contemporary and humorous material, performed on acoustic guitar, duet concertina, or unaccompanied.
03/10/08 TBA
10/10/08 

Vin Garbutt

Vin is a folk icon with over 30 years mastery of folk entertainment.  Look out for his superb singing, his beautifully crafted self penned songs, his distinctive humour.  Get here early to make sure of a seat; this may be a ticket only evening.
17/10/08

Anthony John Clarke

Anthony John Clarke is an annual event at the club.  Enjoy the relaxed stage presence, the humour, the musicianship, the glimpse of what Ireland is really like sung by someone who cares a lot for his country and its people.  
24/10/08 TBA
31/10/08 TBA
07/11/08 Cathryn Craig / Brian Willoughby
This exciting duo began in Nashville , Tennessee ... Willoughby , famed lead guitarist of Strawbs for 26 years, met Craig, a respected session singer and songwriter while in Nashville writing songs for his debut solo CD. They gave us a very special evening last year. Welcome back Cathryn and Brian.
14/11/08 TBA
21/11/08 Martin Carthy
For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, a legend in his own lifetime, Folk Singer of the Year in 2002 and 2005, and now he’s here to sing to you.  Get your tickets early if you want to see him.
28/11/08

 Real Time - Judy Dinning/Kenny Spiers

In 2002 Judy left the Bad Pennies to concentrate on the new band Real Time releasing two albums, "Real Time" and "Hell & High Water", both of which have received excellent reviews.  Kenny plays beautiful sensitive violin, you will know him from when he played with John Wright.