The Broadside

THE BROADSIDE WHAT'S ON AND FOLK NEWS     JULY / AUG   2011 Bringing you all the latest news, reviews and who is on and where for your local folk club or music session.    FOLK CLUB SPOTLIGHTS.   THE HUNGRY HORSE ACOUSTIC FOLK CLUB   From 7th July NOW AT  NEW VENUE Whitby Sports & Social Club, Chester Rd, Whitby, Ellesemere Port, CH65 6QF. (A 5032 - Main Rd into Ellesmere Port from Chester, - or from Motorway, turn right at the roundabout where the A5032 crosses the A5117 towards Ellesmere Port. Whitby S & S club is on the right hand side)  Thursday evening starts 8.pm.  Held in the Oak Room. It's on the ground floor, - and has wheelchair access.  FREE admission on all singers nights.  For details Tel John Owen 0151 678 9902. Email folksingerjohn.owen@googlemail.com  or see website : www.hungryhorseacoustic.com  Guest list ….30th June SINGERS and musicians NIGHT at The Rake  CANCELLED. 7th July EDWINA HAYES….14th SINGERS and musicians…21st July SINGERS and musicians…28th July SINGERS and musicians…4th Aug SCOLDS BRIDLE….11th Aug SINGERS and musicians…18th Aug SINGERS and musicians…25th Aug SINGERS and musicians…1st Sept SINGERS –Club Swop with Maghull FC…8th Sept ILDANACH….6th Oct COLUM SANDS….20th Oct John O'CONNELL….10th Nov CLIVE GREGSON….1st Dec CHRIS NEWMAN & MARIE NI CHATHSAIGH…8th Dec SINGERS and musicians…15th Dec Christmas Party Open Mic Night …22nd & 29th Dec Closed….12th Jan TOM TOPPING BAND….2nd Feb WELCOME, FINNAN & CHRIMES…Feb 10th STEVE KNIGHTLEY & Guest….1st March THE CELTIC NOTES….15th March OTHER ROADS….12th April TBC…3rd May The HOUGHTON WEAVERS….24th May HARBOUR MOON & PAUL REANEY…. Purchase your tickets for concerts  from  John on 0151 678 9902 or email  folksingerjohn@aol.com ------------------------------------------------- FRODSHAM FOLK CLUB Held every Friday night at The Conservative Club, 74, Main St, Frodsham. ( Next door to the Gallery shop) Start 8.30pm all welcome. Admission £1.00. Except on guest nights, usually £3 -£4. Good friendly atmosphere. Mainly a singers club, with a high standard of performers. For more information contact Grace Woods Tel 01925740422 or gracewoods@btinternet.com See website here: http://www.frodshamfolkclub.co.uk  Guest list  ….29th July PETER BOND…26th Aug STEVE TURNER….23rd Sept MY SWEET PATOOTIE (ex Tanglefoot) …28th Oct THE YOUNG 'UN'S….25th Nov DAVID FERRARD…16th Dec SID KIPPER…   WREXHAM FOLK CLUB Held on the First and Third Thursdays of the month. In the Nags Head Inn, Mount St, Wrexham. Start 8.30pm. Tel  Goff Jones 01978  755478 or Ian Chesterman  01978 35730  for details. Guest List for coming season  . 1st Dec THE CELTIC NOTES ….. …-------------------------------------------------------------- PROSPECT FOLK CLUB WESTON Held every Monday night in the Prospect Inn, Weston Rd, Weston Village, Nr Runcorn. WA7 4LD Tel Roger & Chris (01928) 731567 E-mail roger@folkattheprospect.co.uk   Web site www.folkattheprospect.co.uk     Starts 8.30 PM, Admission FREE on singers nights and   voluntary bucket collection, on guest nights. Mainly traditional songs and music, nice atmosphere and friendly club. GUEST LIST  …. 4th July    MARY HUMPHREYS  & ANAHATA….15th Aug  ROY CLINGING…...5th Sept SKY HOOK…26th Sept STEVE KAYFMAN…. 3rd Oct DAN McKINNON…24th Oct  NICK KEIR & STEPHEN QUIGG….7th Nov JUDY DUNLOP & STEVE MARSH….5th Dec FIDDLESTONE…    Please forward The Broadside on to any one who is interested in folk music – spread the word ------------------------------------------------ SPINNEY FOLK CLUB BIRKENHEAD Christchurch Church Hall, on the corner of Christchurch Rd. And Bessbororough Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead. CH43 5RW   Organized by Brian Lupton. For information and tickets Tel 0151 653 3794. Or email brianandjanare@hotmail.co.uk  Guest list   . 23rd Sept 50 years of Merseyside Folk with Brian Lupton, Roger Parker, Eddie Morris, Jack Owen, Hughie Jones, Bob Buckle & Jackie McDonald (at The Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight)…..30th Sept CHURCHFITTERS…. 30th Oct John Denver tribute with Neil & Gill Sharman, Jim Gallagher, Vocal Point, Brian Lupton & Mark Robinson (at The Gladstone Theatre, Port Sunlight) ….2nd Dec FLOSSIE MALAVALLE….. ------------------------------------ PARKGATE FOLK CLUB At The Boathouse Inn, 1 The Parade, Parkgate, South Wirral. Cheshire. Held last Thursday of each month. Start 8.15pm; seating laid out in concert style. Resident are Buddy & Mike Woods and  Eddie Morris. For tickets and information Tel Eddie 0151 677 1840. Website www.parkgatefolkclub.com Guest List:…30th June WELCOME, FINNAN, & CHRIMES….28th July JUDY DINNING & KENNY SPIERS….23rd Aug CATHRYN CRAIG & BRIAN WILLOUGHBY…..29th Sept  HARVEY ANDREWS….27th Oct CHRIS WHILE & JULIE MATHEWS…. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LYMM FOLK CLUB Held every Thursday 8.30pm at The Spread Eagle pub, Eagle Brow, Lymm, WA13 0AG (in centre of the Village, by lower dam with car parks up cobbled street off road opposite pub & behind Trattoria Bacci) . Bigger concert nights held at Lymm Rugby  Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, WA13 0AT (on A56, heading towards Altrincham, take first right after the Church View pub).  Admission £1.00 singers nights prices vary £5 -£8 guest nights.  For details contact Bernard Cromarty  Tel 01204 571167. .See web site http://www.lymmfolkclub.org.uk for the latest news. ….17th July STUART DOUGHLAS & PAT SHERRY …18th Aug Bernard's Birthday Bash…8th Sept BOB FOX…22nd Sept DAVE PUGH…29th Sept big spot with GLORIA COLLINS….6th Oct BRIAN PETERS… 20th Oct BANDERSNATCH….3rd Nov FIL CAMPBELL….17Nov CHRIS & SIOBHAN NELSON….24th Nov big spot with SANDRA MARTIN & PHIL….1st Dec ILDANACH….15th Dec BAILEY SISTERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL….22nd CHRISTMAS PARTY …. NORTHWICH FOLK CLUB Held every Friday night in the Harlequin Theatre, Queen St, Northwich.  At 8.30pm. Admission prices vary depending on guest booked usually £2.00-£6.00 .For more info Tel 01606 79356.or e-mail northwichfolk@tinyworld.co.uk  Web site www.northwichfolk.co.uk . Guest List…. …1st July BRAM TAYLOR…28th July TBC…   PORKIES FOLK CLUB Held monthly at The Legion, Georges Rd, Poynton, Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire. . 8.30pm. Admission  £8. For tickets and info Tel  01625 430149 eve. Guest list -.1st July PRELUDE….Aug 5th TRI ...2nd  Sept JEZ LOWE….7th Oct CHUCH FITTERS….4th Nov A .J. CLARKE BAND…2nd Dec FIDDLESTONE … 16th Dec Xmas Party…. FOLK AT THE MANOR Meet every Sunday 8pm at The Old Manor, Withens Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, Wirral. 8.30pm. For info Tel (0151) 638 1987  Guest list.  17th July LUCY WARD…21st Aug WELCOME& FINNAN & CHRIMES…...18th Sept JOE TOPPING…16th Oct FLOSSIE MALAVIALLE…20th Nov PILGRIMS WAY…11th Dec ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE…18th Dec Christmas Party….25th Dec Closed --------------------------------------------------------------  BROMBOROUGH FOLK CLUB Now held every Wednesday night in the Bolton Room at the Bridge Inn, Bolton Rd, Port Sunlight village, Wirral.  ( next door to Hulme Hall) Starts 8.30pm all welcome, mainly a singer's club. ADMISSIONS FREE even on guest nights. Good atmosphere and a nice room to sing in. For info Tel John Coleman 0151 334 0759 or Maurice Pursell 0151 327 7652.E-mail mauricepursell2491@btinternet.com  or visit website  http://bromfolk.blogspot.com/ for guest  list..  29th June HARBOUR MOON ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE RAVEN CLUB Held every Sunday night in the Bear and Billet Lower Bridge St. Chester. Starts 8.30 PM all welcome, regular guest nights and singers nights if no guest. Hosted by FULL HOUSE band…Mixture of acoustic contemporary roots and traditional songs and music. Admission charges vary £2.50-£4.00 on guest nights. Singers nights are Free. Tel Nick: 01244 677212 /Debbie: 01244 343788 For info and GUEST LIST T.B.A  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SALE FOLK CLUB Every Tuesday night at the United Services Club, Southern Rd, off Mersey Rd, Sale, Manchester M33 6HQ. 8pm. Contact Don Davies 0161 432 4317. email info@salefolkclub.co.uk website www.salefolkclub.co.uk .  Guest …18th July TOM McCONVILLE & DAVID NEWEY….15th Oct REAL TIME…12th Nov VIN GARBUTT…10th Dec LES BARKER… ---------------------------------------------------------------- "MIDDLEWICH LIVE&LOCAL" The Boars Head Hotel, Kinderton Street, Middlewich CW10 0JE 01606 833191 www.theboarsheadhotel.com `LIVE&LOCAL` ACOUSTIC SESSION & SINGAROUND Every 2nd Saturday each month. From 8.30pm. All players/singers welcome whatever your ability/age/style `LIVE&LOCAL` GIG NIGHT`S Features a variety of artists/music every month `LIVE&LOCAL` OPEN MIC 3rd Wednesday every month starting at 8.30pm All ages & abilities of singers, musicians, story tellers etc always welcome. "MIDDLEWICH LIVE&LOCAL" is organised & hosted by Dave Thompson 01606 836896  (after 7pm) or 07765 025 596 or email:  events@middlewich.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIG LOCK FOLK CLUB  Pluck, struck and wail at the Big Lock Inn, Webb Lane, Middlewich Held on the 1st Sunday every month. 8.30pm start. Informal session, folk / blues, come all ye. Occasional guests. For details contact Liz Rosenfield Tel 01606 834969.                   or E-mail Lizrosenfield@inanyevent.org.uk   or see website: www.inanyevent.org.uk for details. Guest list TBA                   THE WOODEN HORSE FOLK CLUB Every Sunday night at Sqires Bar, 27 Main St, Billing, WN57HR, Lancs 8.30pm. Tel 01772 452782 for Guest list. ------------------------------------------------------------- MAGAZINE FOLK CLUB Every Thursday. 8.30pm, at the Magazine Hotel, Magazine Lane, New Brighton. Wirrall. Singers Welcome. ------------------------------------------------------------- GREEN DRAGON FOLK CLUB Meet Mondays 9pm. The Green Dragon Hotel, Jubits Lane, St Helens, Lancashire. For guest list and info Tel (01744) 819765 ALEXANDER'S RUFUS COURT CHESTER Tuesdays unplugged open mike. Starts 8.30pm Northgate St Chester. Folk, Blues, Roots etc.  For guest list info Tel Mick on 01244 335833 ------------------------------------------------------- LETTERS INN FOLK / ACOUSTIC The Leters Inn, Tatenhall, Nr Chester. Held monthly on 1st Monday of the month. Hosted by Graham Bellinger & the Deportees. Starts 8.30pm. Singers Players and listeners all welcome --------------------------------------------------------- CONWY FOLK CLUB At Royal British Legion club. Rosehill St. Conwy. LL32 8AF Every Monday. Starts 8.30pm. For info contact Nick Gausden 01745 334087. Guest 10th July UISCEDWR (TBC) …..list: 5th Dec BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST…   EVERY MAN FOLK CLUB Every Wednesday night at the Every Man Bistro , Hope Street, Liverpool. Start 8.30pm . For information Tel 0151 428 5615. Guest list  TBA   DABBERS FOLK SESSIONS NANTWICH Meet 1st Thursday of the month at the The Riflemans Pub, 68, James Hall St, Nantwich. CW5 5QE Tel 01270 629 977.  Start 8.30pm. Musicians and Singers of all ability level and style welcome. Admission FREE. Good atmosphere For Information Tel  Lynne Barnes  01270  628014 or Mobile 077 900 82523, or  Bernard Potter (Session Host), on 01270-258097  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ BIDDULPH  "UP IN ARMS " CONCERTS. . Held in Biddulph Arms, Congleton Rd, Biddulph, Staffs Mainly the second Wednesday of the month.7.30p.m. for  8pm start. Prices vary depending on the cost of the artsites  children half price. Seats may be reserved by contacting Eric Cox on 01782 514896. e-mail mysterycox@ ntlworld.com web-site: www.biddulphupinarms.com Concessionary rates for regulars:  £2 off the price of the next concert. The format of the evening will consist of   a concert, often with no support (or only invited support spots where necessary). We have deliberately avoided the words "folk" and "club"- its just good music and songs performed by some of the best in the business…playing to a listening audience. Guest List 9th July Folk in the Park with AHAB, The JALAPENOES, SARAH SAVOY & the FRANCADIANS, The Nanates…. 7th July: Orpheus and other Greek myths At (Biddulph Town Hall):   …..13th July MARTIN SIMPSON At (Biddulph Town Hall):   … 19 July: Loud Mouth Women and Chris While and Julie Matthews At (Biddulph Town Hall):   ….22 July: The World's Wife At (Biddulph Town Hall):   …..27 July : Steve Tilston and Martha Tilston At (Biddulph Town Hall):   ….7th Sept 25th Anniversary Concert…..24th Sept ALL ALONG THE WALL…. For further details/tickets: 01782 514896 ·        £2 off vouchers are not valid at these concerts   Seats may be reserved by contacting organiser Eric Cox on 01782 514896    FOLK  IN THE  PARK FUNDRAISERS: Concerts in Biddulph Town Hall. Held at: Biddulph Town Hall, High Street, Biddulph, North Staffs Occasional Saturdays: Cajun Dances Guest List TBA Tickets may be reserved by contacting Eric Cox 01782 514896 -----------------------------------------------------------------   BOTHY FOLK SONG CLUB Every Sunday at 8pm prompt, at new venue  The Park Golf Club, Park Rd West,Southport. PR9 0JS .  Admission prices vary. Website www.bothyfolkclub.co.uk    For info Tel Clive (0151) 924 5078. Guests list..3rd July TIM LAYCOCK….17th July PETE MORTON…24th July TBC…11th Sept BEVERLEY SMITH & CARL JONES…// or JIM CAUSLEY ? 25th Sept GRACE NOTES…9th Oct SIMON BARON & ROSALIND BRADY….13th Oct KEELIE WHILE…23rd Oct BEVERLEY SMITH & ALICE GERRARD….6th Nov Chris Foster & Bara Grimsdottir…..   The PLASTERERS ARMS HOYLAKE – SINGAROUND  The Plasterers Arm Pub, 35, Back Seaview, Hoylake, Wirral, CH472DJ. (off Trinity Rd, from Market St (A553) , 50 metres from the prom) First Monday of each month..Start 8.30pm Hosted by Alison Parker and the Third Man Band. Come early, as space is limited.   THE SHELDRAKES SINGEROUND, HESWALL. .    2nd Sunday each month music/singer-round session in The Beach Bar, Sheldrakes, Banks Road, Lower Heswall. 4pmtill 7pm. For information Tel Alison Parker 0151 648 4444   CHESHIRE FOLK At Bickerton Village Hall, Long Lane, Bickerton, Malpas. Caravans and Campervans £5.  Organised by "Cheshire Folk". Information and tickets from  Liz 01606 834969 or Lynne mobile 077 900 82523 . Guest / event list ..July 9th  JONI Celebrating the Songs of Joni Mitchell with Vin Barrett and Stew Lupton £8 Aug 20 (artists t.b.c.) - Sept 17 MIRIAM BACKHOUSE. £8 ….Oct 29 FIL CAMPBELL & Middlewich British Legion  …. July 1 PIERRE BENSUSAN £15 ---------------------------------------------------------------   PACIFIC ROAD ARTS CENTRE BIRKENHEAD (Nr Woodside) Folk Concerts. Box office Tel 0151 6660000 Concerts usually start at 8pm. Guest list …. 17th Sept DOUGIE MACLEAN.. Tickets £16.00…..15th Oct THE LANCASHIRE HOTPOTS. Tickets £15. 00 (£16 on door)….3rd Dec JEZ LOWE: Songs from the BBC Radio Ballads. Tickets £15.00, (£16 on door)….    . New venue    GAWSWORTH HALL    New venue Folk in the Concert Theatre Macclesfield, Cheshire. SK119RN. For tickets & info Tel 01260 223456. email gawsworthhall@btinternet.com 14th July THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS Tickets £16.00….24th July KATE RUSBY tickets £20.00….. 4th Aug SHOW OF HANDS Tickets £18.00…..18th Aug BELLOWHEAD Tickets £21.00….. Ticket orders are subject to a £2.50 booking fee; but should you wish to call in person during opening hours this will be waived. www.gawsworthhall.com     NEWS and REVIEWS – JULY / AUG   2011   ** ONE DAY FOLK FESTIVAL ** The Black Lion Inn Babell, Nr Holywell, Flintshire, CH8 8PZ. Sunday 17th July 2011 Program of events 12 midday to 2pm   FREE ENTRY * Show Case Open Mic Session in the Marquee * Artists please contact Peter on 01244 349203 or by Email : thecelticnotes@gmail.com  to reserve a spot. --------------------------------------------------- AFTERNOON CONCERT  2.15pm to 5pm With * TRI * (Niamh Boadle, Ciran Algar, & Neil Pointon) New Amazing Young and Talented Irish band Hosted by THE MARROWBONES. Tickets £4.00 (Small amount of tickets stil available) ---------------------------------------------------------- EVENING CONCERT. 7.45pm With * THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS * Stars of television and radio & * THE CELTIC NOTES * An exciting evening of music and entertainment Tickets £6.00. (Sorry All Tickets Sold, but there is a 'stand by' list if any become available, contact Paddy)   Tickets available by Telephone from Paddy 01352 720045 Email thecelticnotes@gmail.com Excellent Food till 9pm  – Bar available all day. Sing-a-round and music sessions all day. Camping and Caravan site Tel Mr Holaway Tel 01352 720164 after 6pm to reserve site.   Directions to Black Lion Inn ….. Travelling west from Chester / Queensferry on A55, leave at Junction No 32a (Green signpost for Rhosesmoor) on to B5123. By Springfield Hotel, Turn left up hill, - at top of hill Turn Right signposted Babell. In 50 yards Turn Left - on to B5123 to Babell - up the hill. Cross 2 cattle grids. Follow this road for 3 miles. At the cross road Straight ahead stay on the B5123 - Babell Rd. (Fford Babell) The Black Lion Inn is about 2 miles on the left hand side set in the countryside.   Any singer / bands wishing to take part in the open mic session are advised to contact Peter Tel 01244 349203 or email thecelticnotes@gmail.com beforehand to reserve a spot. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAND FOLK NIGHT & BUFFET Friday 8th July 7:30pm to 11:15pm At ALFORD HALL, Manchester Rd, Warrington. All proceeds to the charity Warrington Community Care. To help fund holidays for local people who suffer from distress.   Some of the very best folk artists in the region * SIXPENNY CUT * PEPPER STREET * ZERO TEMPRENCE * STEWART LEVER * BERARD CROMARTY * RUTH BIBBY Plus Great Raffle Prizes Tickets £9.00. Contact Geoff  01925 570461 or from Warrington Community Care   ------------------------------------------------------------------- CD & Reviews  JULY / AUG  2011  The reviews of any CDs are only meant as a guide.   Old Blind Dogs, *Wherever Yet May Be* (Compass Records, 2010) When I was a wee lad I was always made to eat my vegetables at dinnertime. So, I developed a habit of eating the things I disliked most on my dinner plate first, - so as to leave the best till last. Strange how later on in life I really got like the taste of the vegetables I thought I hated! There must be a name for this syndrome? What has this got to do with Old Blind Dogs, well nothing really except that it came to my notice, that every time the boss man mails me some CD's for review, I would always write about the worst ones in the pile first, leaving the best till last – for a treat. And what a treat! Old Blind Dogs have for a long time been one of my favourite bands. They found a niche in the market and stayed with it. This album is no exception. I am sure all their fans will enjoy it as they continue to fuse Celtic Scottish traditional and contemporary music and songs into an almost folk rock style. However, I did wonder the first time I put the album on. As it starts with a slow moody air 'St Kilda' but this just sets a back cloth for 2nd track 'Lough Erne's Shore' an Irish song. From there on it visits music and songs from both sides of the Atlantic, but still served up in true inimitable Blind Dogs style. The album takes its title from a line in the chorus of 'Scotland Yet' a great song by the late Davy Steele. The band on this album is Ali Hutton: pipes, whistles, and acoustic guitar. Aaron Jones: bouzouki, guitar and lead vocals. Jonny Hardie: fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and lead vocals. Fraser Stone: drums, percussion and vocals. Guest musicians are Rick Taylor: trombone and backing vocals. Nigel Hitchcock: soprano and tenor saxophones. Nathon Jones: resonator guitar. Angus Lyon: Fender Rhodes. The album is nicely presented in a cardboard sleeve with professional themed photos, complete with a song notes booklet.  To sum up -really nice album, of a standard of which we have come to expect from the band. Buy it and enjoy. You can buy it online here: http://www.musicinscotland.com/acatalog/Old_Blind_Dogs_Wherever_Yet_May_Be_CD.html The Old Blind Dogs website is here: http://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk/index.asp       I rated this album * * * * * * * 28/6/11   Kevin Burke & Cal Scott, * Suite *, (Loftus Music, 2010) This is the 2nd album from Kevin Burke & Cal Scott. Its interesting the collaboration between two composers, Kevin from a background steeped in Irish music. Best known as the fiddle player in Bothy Band – Patrick Street – Open House & Celtic Fiddle Festival bands. Cal from a background of composing music for film and TV, and perhaps best known as member of the Trail Band.  Both are superb musicians with a real flair. There are 9 tracks on the album. In affect it is in 3 parts. The first 3 tracks feature Kevin on fiddle and Cal on guitar playing 3 sets of jigs, reels and a waltz. Some of which are composed by Kevin and Cal are tastefully mixed with some traditional reels. Tracks 4 to 7 are subtitled 'The Irish Session Suite'. These are 10 traditional tunes arranged in four movements for String Quartet. Kevin: on violin with guest musicians Andrew Ehrlich: violin. Charles Noble: viola. Justin Kagan: cello. At track 8 Cal Scott returns on guitar accompanying Kevin on two hornpipes composed by Cal. The final track is as set of three traditional tunes 'Dan O'Keefe's / I had a Wife / Leave Well Alone ' To sum up, this is a well thought out album with plenty of variation that keeps you entertained. Of course you have to admire the pure artistry of Kevin and Cal. I particularly enjoyed the tempo at which the tunes were played. You can hear every note, and it doesn't sound like they are 'showing off'. A good pleasant album everyone will enjoy, especially if you are an up and coming fiddle player, - this one is must have. You can learn more about Kevin Burke & Cal Scott on their websites here: http://www.kevinburke.com/html_home.html and http://www.calscottmusic.com/Portfolio/Home.html Also buy the album on line here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/burkescott2   I rated this album * * * * * * 28/6/11 Mustard's Retreat, * Living in the Dream *, (Yellow Room Records, 2011) About this album, I could just write 'Wow' – another good, well thought out album from Mustard's Retreat, but that would be a bit twee! David Tamulevich and Michael Hough the duo who make up Mustard's Retreat have been around for a few years now about 42years! In fact they now have 13 Albums to their credit. Judging by the photos in the cover notes, they may be a lot older, greyer, and leaner than pictures on previous albums but they are still hungry enough to produce brilliant entertaining albums. As singer-songwriters this gets harder year-by-year, as often you can see, a lot of singer-songwriters are way past their best. Not so the case with Mustards Retreat. The material on this album proves that Michael and David can still 'cut the mustard' when it comes to writing some good songs. There are 14 songs on the album and all but 6 are written by the duo. Two of these are traditional 'Adieu Sweet Lovely Nancy' from the Copper family collection and 'Blow the Candle Out' traditional but with some new lyrics and chorus added by Michael Hough. The others are 'Let the Mystery Be', Iris DeMent fabulous song and a couple I haven't heard before 'Waiting for the Hatch to Rise' by Jim Smith. Adding some variation to the album, there is also some poetry 'My Candle Burns' and 'Wynken, Blynken & Nod' set to a musical background by Michael. Also a set of tunes 'Grace/Cotter Creek/Bobs Moving Day' to complete the variation. David's songs all seem to centre on love – nothing wrong with that.  My favourite track, and deserves an extra mention is 'The First Flower' with words guaranteed to touch your heart. As I said before, another great album from Mustard's Retreat and one I am sure fans of the band will enjoy. You can buy it online here: http://www.mustardsretreat.com/music.html   I rated this album * * * * * * * 28/6/11 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Green Man Review www.greenmanreview.com Online magazine that reviews folk, roots, and acoustic music and literature. The Green Man Review is published on Sunday bi- weekly.   click here: http://greenmanreview.com/ to see what's new. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAVE YOUR COPY OF BROADSIDE DELIVERED DIRECT BY E-MAIL Please send your request for this to The.Massey@talktalk.net    SINGERS & BANDS HIRING FAIR INFORMATION   *THE CELTIC NOTES*. Are Paddy Nagle, Sean Gilligan, and Pete Massey.  With the accent on entertainment and fun. They present a program of easy on the ear folk songs,- laced with an Irish flavour, and humour. They have their own P.A System, if needed.  For information & bookings  Tel Paddy on (01352) 720045 or Pete on 01244 349203.  Email : celticnotesband@gmail.com   or Sean on 01492 541679  FREE Demo CD available for folk club/ festival  organisers on request. Email your address to Peter :  celticnotesband@gmail.com Current CD's - 'Take Note' and  'Absent Friends' -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  * VOCAL POINT * – Sue Farley, John Owen, and Angela Owen,  Contemporary and traditional folk music specialists.   Beautiful voices.  Guitars and percussion accompaniment together with a cappela songs. Resident performers at the Hungry Horse Acoustic Folk Club, Little Stanney.  For bookings tel. No. 0151-678-9902 or email folksingerjohn.owen@googlemail.com  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * ILDANACH *  (ill-dan-ak) are an exciting new 5 piece band based in Liverpool / St Helens. All the Band members come from a background steeped in Irish Traditional music. The Band are John Murphy, Liam Murphy, Kevin Webster, Fiona McConell, Chris Boland, playing Guitar, button Accordion, Mandolin, Uilleann pipes, Cittern, Flute, Whistles, & vocals. Experienced in clubs, concerts & festivals.  For bookings contact John Murphy Tel 01744 753582.  Email: murphy1947@btinternet.com     'TOM BROWNE & IAN GOODIER.' Duo Tom guitar and vocals, Ian concertina. Well-established duo with a mixture of songs & tunes traditional and contemporary. Experienced in festivals and folk clubs etc. For bookings and info Tel. Ian on 01928 751228 or Tom 01928 722060.      'OFFA' Very experienced singers, traditional, and contemporary songs.  Goff Jones,  Ian Chesterman, and Brian Jones.  Excellent vocals with accompaniment with guitars and banjo. New CD 'Once Upon a Winters Night' out now. For booking information Tel Goff 01978 755478 or Ian 01978 357307.   The 'YARDARM' 5 piece band traditional and contemporary songs with own material. Over 30 years experience in clubs, festivals etc. For details contact Goff Jones on 01978 755478.   THE MARROWBONES - PETE MASSEY & GORDON MORRIS                                                                                                                                            Guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Vocals. Mainly traditional folk songs plus own material written in traditional style. For booking and free demo CD Tel Peter on 01244 349203 or Gordon on 0151 348 0077. or email  petetheshoe@gmail.com. Visit the new updated web site at: http://www.plmassey.free-online.co.uk/index1.htm   . or email  petetheshoe@gmail.com.  for a FREE 12 TRACK CD *. The Marrowbones Sampler  (*subject to availability)  -------------------------------------------------------------- ' CAROL ALEXANDER ' Traditional and contemporary songs with guitar accompaniment. One of the finest singers in Cheshire. . New CD ' You And I ' by Carol is out now. Available for folk clubs, concerts and festivals etc .For booking details and demo tape and CD Tel 01928 733050. E-mail alton@alexander94.freeserve.co.uk  ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ' ROY CLINGING ' Mostly traditional songs with English concertinas, available for Folk clubs and Festivals etc. Latest CD 'Honest Working Man' available now.  For booking and details Tel Roy on (01244) 319509. E-mail roy@motmove.freeserve.co.uk    'PETE COE' Traditional and contemporary folk songs.  Need no introduction really He is one of the finest singers around at the moment. Accompaniment by accordion, bouzouki, banjo, dulcimer and feet. Very experienced in Folk Clubs and Festivals. New CD *  Backbone * available now.  To contact Pete Tel 01 422 822569 (Riponden, W. Yorks) or by e-mail: petecoe@backshift.demon,co.uk   ' JOHN & AILSA BOOTH ' A duo performing traditional, contemporary and original songs with guitar accompaniment. Ailsa has a fine clear voice that demands attention, while John provides sensitive guitar playing, harmonies and songs of his own for contrast. They released their first album on cassette and CD, " About Time ", January 1999 and would be delighted to come and entertain your audience. Telephone  (01606) 79356 or e-mail john.and.ailsa@tinyworld.co.uk –   " BRYAN O'RYAN  " singer of a wide variety of Irish, contemporary, and popular easy listening folk songs. Also 60' dance music on request. Experienced in Irish theme pubs, Folk clubs, Masonic social events , private parties, Golf & Tennis clubs etc. The emphasis is always on entertaining and audience participation. Available for day or night time bookings. Telephone Bryan on 0151 653 3794 for information.   ' THE JOHN BULL BAND ' 20 years experience in playing for Ceilidh dances, Barn dances, Weddings, Fundraisers, and private events. Their folk rock approach to the music and expert calling ensures the dances go down well with a wide variety of audiences. Their latest CD, 'Alive And Kicking' is now available. For further information or to book the band, visit their web site at www.john-bull.org.uk  or telephone Richard Stapledon on Tel: 0151 342 5947.   ' BACK IN BUSINESS ' Mike Bartram and Norman Wilson. Duo with guitar, mandolin & concertina. Mainly traditional songs, For booking information Tel 0151 425 2328 or 01744 817127. 'RECKLESS ELBOW', Original, contemporary and traditional music, 5-piece band with guitars, bass, mandolin, banjo whistles, bodhrans and clarinet. Experienced in clubs, parties and festivals. 2 CD's available, "Uncovered" and "Talkin' Till Morning". PA with engineer available. For information and bookings phone Phil McGinity on 0151 630 7273 e.mail  philreckless@hotmail.com  web site www.reckless-elbow.com 'PHIL MCGINTY'. Singer, song-writer and musician, based on the Wirral. Phil has played solo gigs all over the country and appeared on BBC Radio. Contact via Tel 0151 630 7273 or website,  www.philmcginity.co.uk. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MADCAP' Ceilidh Band. 6 piece Ceilidh band playing fiddle, melodeon, guitar, percussion, keyboard, wind (crumhorns, rauschpfeife, recorders etc). Experienced and lively! Visit our website: http://www.madcapband.co.uk/ e-mail us at madcapceilidhband@hotmail.com   or phone Paul on 01625 420404.  " ---------------------------------------------------------  'TOM DOUGHTY' Experienced in Folk Clubs concerts, and Festivals.  Plays acoustic lap guitars and sing something different from blues to swing to jazz to folk.  Available for bookings. Contact Tel 01606 891988 or e-mail: tom@tomdoughty.com  more details on website www.tomdoughty.com 'JOAN BLACKBURN'. Singer of traditional, contemporary and self-penned songs, with (usually) guitar accompaniment. Composer of "St Caedmon" and "The Pheasant Plucker Song" amongst others. Experienced in folk clubs and festivals. Contact Joan on 01942 321223 or email joanblackburn@btinternet.com  MIKE & BUDDY WOODS . Guitars accompaniment contemporary and traditional songs, specialty is close harmony singing. Residents at Park gate Folk Club.  For bookings details  0151 678 6713 (Mike/Buddy)   'KAREN & COLIN THOMPSON' A fusion of an original, sophisticated guitar style and a rich, sensual voice. "Colin's accompaniment is beautifully understated and his rich guitar arrangements combined with Karen's voice provide something that is more than the sum of the parts" Alcester & Arden Folk Festival. Debut CD 'Time & Tide' released July 2001. Bookings and information telephone 01652 633259 or e.mail kcthompson@btinternet.com .  Web site www.btinternet.com/~kcthompson       Nick Tamblin, caller, available for Barn Dance, Ceilidh  & Festivals. For details Tel Nick 01606 852006 ------------------------------------------------ The Mersey Morris Men For list of ritual dances planned. Tel Andy Siddons 0151 347 1685  for 2010 program of forthcoming events. or visit www.merseymorrismen.com.    Booking agent  The 'InAnyEvent' website for info on: Musicians and bands; Nigel Beck, Dom Collins, Tom Doughty, Greg Cave, The Lizettes , Peter Butler, Garron Frith, Madcap Ceilidh Band, Last Ones Out, Bandersnatch and Dr Bob and the Wildboys  Garva with the addition of singer Fiona McConnell guest singer . Details at www.inanyevent.org.uk  or Tel Liz Rosenfield Liz 01606 834969. Liz is additional contact for several other bands and artists. CHILL UNTILL BLUE band playing predominantly traditional American material with a contemporary twist of interesting arrangements and some home grown songs and tunes. Eleanor Cross (fiddle, double Bass and harmony vocals),  James Dewdney (guitar and vocals), Dan Norton (mandolin and vocals), Emily Cross (bass and harmony vocals), and Paul Fletcher (5 string banjo). Contact Julie at 01270 211491. MIND THE STEP Established Appalachian dance team based around Cheshire/Manchester, available for festivals, private functions etc. www.mindthestep.co.uk SHAKE THE ROOTS  Playing a wide range of foot tapping material including American Old Time, Dylan, The Beatles, Self Penned Songs, Steve Earle...Members include   Loraine Baker-Wakefield (double bass and vocals),   Eleanor Cross (fiddle),  Pete Wakefield (guitar and Vocals),  Bonz (dobro, banjo, mandolin and vocals).For bookings Tel  01270 211491   SINGERS and BANDS   You can advertise your contact number and details for FREE in The BROADSIDE. Send your details to the editor at petetheshoe@gmail.com   Folk Music on the Radio .. Radio Merseyside Folk Scene with Geoff Speed & Stan Ambrose FM 95.8 Mhz & MW 1485 Khz.  Every  Tuesday & Thursday 9pm to 10pm Radio Stoke / Shropshire.  Genevieve Tudor Folk Show. FM 94.6 & 104.1 Mhz & MW 1503 Khz every Sunday 7pm-9pm. Radio 2 FM Folk on Two hosted by Mike Harding FM 88.9 Mhz. Every Wednesday 7pm-8pm. TO ALL FOLK CLUB ORGANISERS If you would like your club / event included in the Broadside drop me a line with details etc to Peter Massey  Tel 01244 349203 or E-mail : petetheshoe@gmail.com   and it will be included in the next edition FREE.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------     FOLK HUMOUR… If you've got a good joke email me at  petetheshoe@gmail.com   Beware of Scam at B&Q A warning for those of you who may be regular B&Q customers. This one caught me by surprise. Recently I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping. Simply going out to get hardware has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends. Here's how the scam works: Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your purchase. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windolene, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy tops. It is impossible not to look... When you thank them and offer them some cash, they say 'No' and instead ask you for a ride to McDonald's. You agree and they get in the backseat. On the way, they remove all of their clothes and start making love to each other. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over you. She then takes off your pants and throws them into the backseat. While the one is keeping you distracted the other one steals your wallet. I had my wallet stolen April 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, then again on the 17th, 20th, 24th & 29th. Then on May 6th, 11th, 14th, Plus three times last Saturday and very likely again this upcoming weekend. So tell your friends to be careful. P.S. Tesco has wallets on sale £4.99 each   Sent in by Padraig De Nogla