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Artists Adam Hughes calls for ceilidhs, contra and Playford dances as well as being a member of Gog Magog Molly. 614, 683, 702, 781, 814, 847 Alasdair Roberts is a Glasgow-based fingerstyle guitarist, singer, interpreter of traditional ballads and writer/composer of new songs. He has just finished recording an album of new material to be released in early 2013 on Drag City Records. At <strong>Sidmouth</strong>, he will be accompanied by <strong>the</strong> band which featured on his 2010 album Too Long In This Condition, See also Sokobauno Puppet Theatre. 655, 685, 725 Alex Cumming is a caller, piano accordion and bouzouki player with Dyer:Cumming’s. C214, C316, 443, C420, 542, C521, 641, 666, C621, 744, 784, C719, 834, C812, C820 Ancience is a Distil project bringing toge<strong>the</strong>r traditional harp, played by Mary Macmaster and Gwenan Gibbard and Northumbrian pipes <strong>from</strong> Andy May and <strong>the</strong> Uillean pipes Tiarnán Ó Duinchinn with contemporary, electronic music <strong>from</strong> Joe Acheson – at once freshly minted and ancient. 428 Andrew Shaw is an English country dance caller, with a particular interest in <strong>the</strong> dances of <strong>the</strong> late 17th and early 18th centuries. 202, 209, 247, 312, 362, 402, 481, 501, 560, 580 Archie Fisher Scotland’s foremost troubadour, is a master guitarist, singer, broadcaster and a lyrical songwriter. One of a large singing family, which yielded three professional singers – Archie and his sisters Ray and Cilla Fisher – Archie was inducted into <strong>the</strong> Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame and in 2006 was awarded an MBE. 675, 758, 791, 820, 865 Babylon Lane are a four part a capella harmony shapenote singing group drawing on <strong>the</strong> driving rhythms and spiritual intensity of America’s oldest musical tradition. Featuring Steve Fletcher, Sheila Girling Macadam, Edwin Macadam and Tony Singleton.223, 407, 507, 607, 707, 807 Barefoot are Kevin Downham on accordion, Bill Keys on whistle and bones and Meg Winters on guitar. They play for Social Dances and workshops. 111, 202, 209, 236, 246, 332, 347, 432, 482, 582, 681, 702, 760 Barry Goodman has a clear but relaxed style of callling dances. Experienced English Ceilidh dancers also enjoy his choice of familiar and unusual dances in <strong>the</strong> English traditional style. 104, 115, 213, 259, 369, 491, 689 Barry Lister is a <strong>Sidmouth</strong> resident, sings with The Claque and runs <strong>the</strong> town’s monthly folk club in The Volunteer. He will be MCing at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Festival</strong>, mainly in <strong>the</strong> Bedford Hotel. 002, 254, 368, 588, 688, 718, 838 The Big Chris Barber Band celebrate <strong>the</strong> bandleader’s 63rd year in <strong>the</strong> business. Jazz trombonist Chris heads up a fantastic 10-piece band playing a wide selection of classics <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> traditional jazz and blues world. 002 Bill Crawford has been involved in folk traditions in <strong>the</strong> local area for many years, singing mostly South West unaccompanied material. He returns as an MC at this year’s festival. 114, 212, 250, 337, 449, 548, 576, 648, 748, 787, 865 Blabbermouth are a contemporary folk singer/ songwriter-led band with original and unorthodox guitar and banjo picking, exuberant percussionist and solid bass playing. 680, 753 Black Umfolosi based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, perform outstanding harmonic a cappella singing and dynamic African dance, showcasing both traditional and contemporary styles of <strong>the</strong> Sou<strong>the</strong>rn African region. 210, 232 Blackbeard’s Tea Party are a Yorkbased 6 piece folk-rock band who mix fiddles, squeezeboxes, guitar noise, synth bass and international hand percussion for both funky ceilidh and concert performances. 493, 583, 652 The Blue are a local band making one appearance at Dukes. 107 Bob and Gill Berry host <strong>the</strong> <strong>Folk</strong> Club at <strong>the</strong> Arts Centre, <strong>the</strong>mselves old-hands at performing material <strong>from</strong> unaccomp - anied close harmony to instrumentally backed contemporary folk songs. 252, 366, 471, 486, 553, 576, 785, 861 Bob Walton will be MCing at concert venues, particularly Spotlight Scotland events. 255, 322, 455, 675, 788, 843 Bobby Ritchie (see Simon and Bobby Ritchie) 349 Brass Monkey create a wall of sound like no o<strong>the</strong>r, driving brass and percussion rich textures laying <strong>the</strong> foundations for Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick whose easy, natural interplay on a range of traditional tunes and songs is a delight. The line up includes folk heavyweights Martin Carthy, John Kirkpatrick, Martin Brinsford and brass players Roger Williams, Paul Archibald and Shane Brennan. 557 Bruce Gomersall A fine singer and guitarist <strong>from</strong> Buckinghamshire, Bruce joins us to MC some song events. 365, 436, 539, 676 Cat Kelly is a musician, singer, teacher with over a decade of calling experience and a lifetime in folk dance. 237, 530 Ceilidhography provide super funkedup ceilidh band playing <strong>from</strong> <strong>the</strong> West Midlands featuring melodeon, fiddle, lead and rhythm guitars, bass guitar and drums. Fast-rising festival favourites. 237, 325 Chartwell Dutiro grew up in rural Zimbabwe and plays <strong>the</strong> mbira, an ancient instrument, consisting of at least 22 metal keys mounted on a wooden soundboard. After touring <strong>the</strong> world with legendary Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited, he is now based in Britain, performing, recording, teaching, and building bridges through his music. 321, 341 Chris Rose is a <strong>Sidmouth</strong> veteran and host MC for dance displays and morris events this <strong>week</strong>. 231, 239, 329, 342, 435, 448, 534, 547, 634, 670, 678, 736, 747, 827 Chris Turner is a renowned country dance caller. He also runs Set & Turn Single magazine for social dancers. 110, 216, 311, 332, 532, 615, 682 page 65