Ade
Inspired by Van Morrison, Nick Drake, Tom Waits and Dylan. A powerful and captivating performer.
Al Hughes
Described as “excellent” by BBC radio 2’s, Paul Jones Al is rooted in the blues and soul tradition like so many Scottish singers.
Anne Marie Quinn Trio
Blend of singer style guitar, cello & harmonica
April Maybe May
They turn their songs with a natural crysalline passion. Lyrically bright and seriously happy go lucky with love lorn undertones. Its marvolous stuff, spliced with potential folk hits.
Audrey Ryan
Her music started out in the jazz/pop vein and has evolved into an eclectic form of singer-songwriter indie rock of some alien breed using backwards loops, finger pianos, and other unique instrumentation.
www.audreyryan.org
Bedlam Boys
Local, footstomply folky string band.
Bill Lloyd
Plays 5 string banjo, Scottish Smallpipes, Jon Swayne pipes, whistle, and Arabic Lute (Oud), playing mostly mountain music with a bit of songwriting,and dance dance dance…
Burns Night
An evening of poetry, music and a hearty potion of neeps, tatties and haggis.
Cain
Talented local guitarist/singer performs all of your favourite hits.
Calabash
Fantastic four piece string band
Chester
Folk / Indie / Americana
Daniel Ray
original rockpopsoulcountryfolk songs www.myspace.com/danielraysinger
Dave Camlin
An original singer/songwriter from the Lake District delivering mellow, personal, intelligent songs of depth and warmth. One of the most interesting English songwriters around at the moment.”
Bernard Hoskin, Acoustic Routes
Eddie Allen
Smooth and mellow folk.
Emma Foreman
Acoustic pop/rock country singer songwriter.
Fallen Leaves
These guys are brilliant, don’t miss them whatever you do! They turn in their songs with a natural crystalline passion. Lyrically bright and seriously happy go lucky with lovelorn undertones. It’s marvellous stuff spliced with potential folk hits. www.myspace.com/2fallenleaves
Gail Bashall, Jon Bowie & Rob Steels
An exhilarating evening of Jazz, Folk and Blues.
Gary Hall
Preston's Celtic soul man Gary Hall, infused with the epic sweep of Springsteen
Greg wilson
Cumbrian based singer/songwriter combining a unique blend of folk, pop and blues music with a touch of soul
Ian Bailey
His material from his new album (bailey) encompasses lo-fi folk, ambient beats; raw, ragged, rampaging rock & roll, fused with intimate ballads.
www.myspace.com/ianbaileymusic
Jack Hartley
Percussive guitar playing and spirited vocals. A unique Cumbrian artist.
JJ Denny
Our very own Jonny Denny, one not to be missed!
Jon Bowie
Chilled folk/blues
Jon Gomm
This is a very special treat for you all. Jon is a singer/songwriter with an incredible virtuoso guitar style. He uses one acoustic guitar to create drum sound, bass lines and sparkling melodies, all at the same time. “Sheer bloody genius…sublime impassioned song writing.” Sandman magazine “One of the worlds most successful, gifted and inspirational guitar players”. Acoustic magazine
www.jongomm.com
Karl Scott
Singer / songwriter from Carlisle who's music can be described as, indie-tinged folk.
Jonny, Jenni and Emily (aka the Kaos Clangers)
Aging rock guitarist accompanies keswick's finest vocal talent.
Katus
Singing and composing in English, Czech, French, Elfin, and also singing Bulgarian, Gaellic, Russian, her natural switch between languages is brilliant as is her unique singing through the flute.
She is a "true troubador spirit and one of the most refreshing pieces of originality and substance you are ever likely to hear."
Music News Scotland !
www.katus.cz
Kirk McElhinney
Vibrant acoustic sounds. Versatile finger plucking guitar and vocals.
Louise Havell
Folk, Funk and Latin.
Her style is influenced by her early influences of Cuban and Brazilian music. www.myspace.com/louisehavell
Louise Mary Martin
Raw, intimate acoustic soul
Malcolm Hogarth
One of the foremost Jazz pianists in the North West and one of the most versatile in the Jazz world.
Mazurka
Footstompingly folky caleigh band
Owen Saunders
An ever evolving singer-songwriter srongly influenced by Spanish flamenco.
Paddy & Jack
Wonderful harmonious duo
Paddy Rogan
Paddy Rogan plays a selection of covers with a bluesy feel as well as an impressive repertoire of originals
Paul Harrison
acousticfolkbluesrockgospelfunkpsychadeila
Pete Lashley
Hauntingly beautiful music.
Richard Anderson
This highly acclaimed Scottish singer songwriter will be performing here as part of Keswick’s “Febfilm festival.”.
www.richard-anderson.co.uk
Rob Herron & Fiona Clayton
Rob’s feisty, high energy music, punchy blues and his spirited vocals contrasts beautifuly with Fiona’s tender yet strong vocals and exquisite guitar playing.
Rory Connors
Rory is a singer songwriter who delivers self-penned timeless material with soulful vocals.
Sarah Morton and Jesse Reed
Taking inspiration from Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, Sarah and Jesse perform early Jazz standards to more modern Motown and soul.
Seamus McLoughlin
Alternative/Acoustic/Rock www.myspace.com/seamusmcloughlin
Shaun Hunter
Best acoustic roots artist of the year at the independent leeds music awards
www.myspace.com/shaunhunter
Steve McCormick & Christian Moss
Alternative country/folk/blues with pop influences
The Flynn's
Captivatingly entertaining brother and sister double act. Folky and increadibly soulful stuff
The Zubes
Local guitar based band underpinned by world percussion.
www.zubes.net
Tom Kincaid
Tom, who is one of the UK’s finest pianists will be playing here as part of this years Jazz festival. His influences are Oscar Petterson and Erroll Garner.
Tongue Tide
Rich lyrics, unusual harmonies and a powerful emotive delivery is the exciting result of their creative collaboration since 2006.
Yis Aye
Local fun and frolicking folk band
Zazous Anglais
Gypsy, Mainsteam jazz and Parisian Waltz
