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Line Up for 2012

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Artists	Details	Appearing
The Demon Barber Roadshow	The Demon Barbers, founded by Damien Barber in the late 1990's, made good use of Damien’s vocal and instrumental talents, Will Hampson’s melodeon and the vocals & fiddle of Bryony Griffith. So far, so trad. To this were added drum and bass (Ben Griffith & Lee Sykes). All the band’s members had links with dance and it was a natural progression as the band developed to incorporate Morris, Clog and Rapper Sword into the set. Thus The Demon Barbers became The Demon Barber Roadshow, immediately in-demand at festivals whether their focus was song, tunes, dance or even folk-rock. Website : http://www.thedemonbarbers.co.uk/	Saturday Evening Mowlem Theatre
Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh	The brilliant, innovative harping of Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Irish Traditional Musician of the Year 2001, and the astonishing virtuosity and versatility of English guitar wizard Chris Newman, has been heard all over the world. Now they come to Swanage with their addictive and stylish cocktail of powerhouse Irish dance-music, gorgeous airs, evocative old songs and striking new compositions - with shots of hot jazz and bluegrass thrown in! Website : http://www.oldbridgemusic.com/ YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGJt7lff5DE	Sunday Evening St Mary's Church
The Churchfitters	This flamboyant group of musicians from England, Ireland and France is taking UK audiences by storm with their unique and energetic performances. Outstanding vocals and an astonishing array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, double bass, bouzouki, flute, saxophone, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, whistle and mandolin allow them to create their unmistakable sound. A large dose of humour, a measure of eccentricity and an abiding sense of fun complete the band's recipe for truly entertaining performances. Website : http://www.churchfitters.com	Friday Evening Main Marquee
The Dylan Project Trio	Take two of Britain's most talented folk-rock musicians and a unique singer, add the repertoire of a genius, and you've got the recipe for a dream band. The musicians in question are PJ Wright (slide and electric guitars, pedal steel) Phil Bond (keys) and the singer is Steve Gibbons. As The Dylan Project, they present an exhilarating tribute to the work of arguably the greatest postwar songwriter in the English language. The band is usually a 5 or 6 piece but we have three of them at Swanage to delight with the songs we all know, and maybe some we don't. Website : http://www.dylanproject.co.uk	Friday Evening Main Marquee
Lucy Ward	Lucy Ward is a rising star of the folk scene, leaving her mark wherever she goes with her expressive performance and infectious passion for folk music. Her sets are an eclectic mixture of traditional and contemporary folk interpretations; interspersed with her own (some award winning) songs. Lucy really is a treat not to be missed. She has developed into a fine young song writer and a consummate performer who wows her audience with her genuine and sparkling personality and her stunning voice. Lucy won the BBC Radio2 Folk Awards 2012 Horizon award! Website: http://www.lucywardsings.com	Friday Evening Main Marquee
Ric Sanders, Vo Fletcher & Catherine Howe	In the late 1970s, Ric pursued both his folk and jazz interests as a member of The Albion Band and Soft Machine. He toured and recorded with both bands. Since 1985, Ric has played full-time with Fairport Convention but has continued to take an active interest in jazz and other musical forms. At Swanage, Ric is joined by the long time member of his band, Vo Fletcher, a master guitarist and no mean singer, along with the velvet voiced Catherine Howe. Catherine had a hit song in the 70's with "Harry" and is now making a renewed career singing with Ric and Vo. The three make beautiful music together. Don't miss them! Website : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb0OSBdhyo4	Saturday evening Sunday afternoon Mowlem Theatre
Colum Sands	Colum Sands has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes the minute and often humorous details of life. A member of the internationally renowned Sands Family from County Down, Colum has established his reputation as a songwriter and story teller. Website : http://www.columsands.com/	Saturday afternoon and evening Mowlem Theatre
Gordon Potts (Caller)	Gordon Potts is an energetic musician and one of the country's top dance callers.	Saturday Evening Main Marquee
Tickled Pink (Ceilidh Band)	Tickled Pink is one of the liveliest and polished ceilidh bands around. They will have everyone dancing to an irresistible beat. Website : http://www.tickledpinkmusic.co.uk/	Saturday Evening Main Marquee
Tim Laycock	Tim Laycock, leader of the New Scorpion Band, singer, actor, musician and story teller, brings us a fabulous presentation of 'Benjamin's Book'. Website : http://www.timlaycock.co.uk/	Sunday afternoon Mowlem Community Room
Malcolm Bishop Trio	Malcolm Bishop has been delighting audiences around the Bournemouth area and further afield for many years with his smooth style of singing songs by Gordon Lightfoot and others. Malcolm is accompanied by Frank Boyle (L) and Bob Burke (R), both brilliant musicians in their own right. YouTube Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvWM-kCFkI	Saturday afternoon Mowlem Theatre
Corncrow	Corncrow are a fabulous duo from the west country who bring us mostly traditional style songs with skill, style and delightful harmonies. Website : http://www.reverbnation.com/corncrow	M/C Saturday afternoon Mowlem Theatre Sunday afternoon Main Marquee
Nigel Waite	Nigel Waite is a highly talented, Bournemouth based singer-songwriter. Website : http://nigelwaitemusic.com/	Sunday afternoon Mowlem Theatre
Moveable Feast	Moveable Feast is an enthusiastic folk-rock band bringing life and energy to Swanage. Website : http://www.myspace.com/moveablefeast YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clWPRMBu6OA	Sunday afternoon Main Marquee
The Bounty Hounds	The Bounty Hounds, from Suffolk, bring traditional and their own songs to life with a beat and a bounce. Folk-rock at it's best. Website : http://www.bountyhounds.co.uk/	Saturday & Sunday afternoon Main Marquee
Mary Jane	Mary Jane hail from Southampton, bringing a refreshingly different style of folk-rock mixed with some psychedelic and Middle Eastern influences. Website : https://www.reverbnation.com/maryjane	Saturday afternoon Main Marquee
Michèle Welborn	Michèle Welborn Trio entertain with stylish singing and music crossing many boundaries. Website : http://www.michele-welborn.com	Saturday afternoon Main Marquee
The Morrows	Patrick and Wendy Morrow have been playing the folk scene for over a decade. Between them they play Fiddle, Harp, Guitar, Mandolin, Flute, Piano plus exquisite vocals making for a varied and interesting set. Website : http://www.reverbnation.com/themorrows	Saturday afternoon Main Marquee
Catherine Burke's Band	Catherine Burke has been around the Bournemouth Folk and Bluegrass scenes for many years accompanied by assorted talented musicians. Now performing mostly her own songs, she is proving to be an accomplished artist crossing musical boundaries. YouTube : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un90a24kcdM	Saturday afternoon Main Marquee
The Larks	The Larks are a young duo from East Anglia who provide a delightful mix of traditional style songs. Website : http://www.myspace.com/thelarksliznchris	Saturday lunchtime Folk Club Sunday afternoon Main Marquee
Two Coats Colder	Two Coats Colder are from the wilds of Essex and provide a varied collection of songs and music from traditional songs to their own material. Website : http://www.twocoatscolder.com/	Sunday afternoon Main Marquee
Clive Harvey	This is the third year in succession that Clive has been invited to the festival, his ukulele workshops proving extremely popular. A special attraction is the opportunity for the workshoppers to appear on stage with Clive at the finale of his set. Formerly a member of Roaring Jelly, R. Cajun and The Omega 3, Clive is something of a folk festival veteran. He can also claim a small part in the rise in popularity of the ukulele as his uke playing in Roaring Jelly was a major inspiration to the founders of the now world-famous Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Ukes will be available for loan/sale at the workshop for those who don't already own one.	Sunday afternoon Main Marquee