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Davy Lamp Folk Club
BBC Radio 2 ‘Folk Club of the Year’ 2001

Every Saturday evening in the Low Barn.
Each night starts with an informal session from 7.30pm which welcomes musicians of all levels of ability. 

For more details visit www.davylampfolkclub.co.uk

The Davy Lamp is currently working in partnership with Sunderland City Council to programme a brand new Folk Festival in Sunderland.

For more information and tickets click here

What’s On:

Chris Sherburn & Denny Bartley

19 May 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £7.00 / £5.00 (conc)

The Lads are back! Chris and Denny have been bringing their unique sound to the Davy Lamp since the early 1990s Known for their soul stirring songs,...

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Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Miller

26 May 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £7.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Jeana and Siobhan are two very talented young singers and musicians  They are both blessed with lovely, natural voices which blend beautifully.&n...

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Rab Noakes

02 June 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £7.00 / £5.00 (conc)

We are honoured to have Rab at the Davy Lamp.  A huge influence in the 70s, Rab has continued to be musically creative.  He recently fronted...

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James Hickman and Dan Cassidy

09 June 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Another first appearance.  James and Dan are a newly formed transatlantic folk and roots duo. Dan from the USA, provides some  exciting ...

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Ian Bruce

16 June 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Ian has played for us many times over the years. he's a big man with a big voice. He sings Scots traditional and some  Robert Burns songs but, ...

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Rod Clements

23 June 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Rod’s a regular guest at the Davy Lamp and very welcome, too.  The ex- Lindisfarne singer/songwriter always has a great selection of songs to off...

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Cathryn Craig & Bryan Willoughby

30 June 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Wonderful American singer-songwriter Cathryn and accomplished guitarist Brian create an intimate atmosphere with songs about life experience, coupled ...

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Bernard Wrigley

07 July 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

It’s always a great night with the ‘Bolton Bullfrog’.  A regular on Victoria Wood’s ‘Dinner Ladies’ and many other TV programmes and films, ...

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Damian O’Kane

14 July 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £7.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Damian first played at the Davy Lamp as a member of the very first cohort of students on the Newcastle University Folk Degree. He’s now earning a grow...

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Real Time

21 July 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Vocalist Judy Dinning is a beautiful singer from Hexham with a fund of lovely contemporary songs   The band, mostly from Scotland, play...

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The Macrae Sisters

28 July 2012 : 7.30pm
Tickets £6.00 / £5.00 (conc)

Last night of the season and something a bit different. The Macrae Sisters are an old-time stringband based in Portland, Oregon. Combining a deep...

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