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Martha Wainwright

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Martha Wainwright
Cambridge Corn Exchange, The
Daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle and sister of Rufus, Martha´s self-titled debut album and her first Cambridge Folk Festival in 2005 showed she was more than capable of following in her family´s illustrious footsteps.
With a collection of powerful, intriguing and strikingly honest songs, she blends elements of rock, folk, country and chanson singing to great effect.

Brian Houston

Brian Houston
CB2
Brian Houston is from Belfast and is one of the UK's finest singer/ songwriters. As heard live on Radio 2's Bob Harris show his brand of lively and passionate folk rock demonstrates his finely tuned melodic sense and clever, astutely commercial writer's ear. Houston is a natural communicator, an extremely unpretentious artist, and a definitive crowd-pleaser. He ensures that there is heartfelt lyrical substance behind every song, a glimpse of his easy humorous rapport with an audience, ensures that they always leave with a copy of his CD and a smile.

He has opened for people such as Elvis Costello, Dr John and Van Morrison and in 2004 released the acclaimed album Thirteen Days which was declared Alt Country album of the year by BBC Radio Ulster. Again garnering airplay on Radio 2, this album also lead to a glowing review in Paste Magazine in America. His new CD Sugar Queen is already his biggest seller.

Clara Kousah is a singer/songwriter from Cambridge with a wonderfully rich, spell-binding voice and a writing style that staggers from the deeply emotional to a light and trouble-free carelessness.
She has been described as sounding like a cross between Joni Mitchell and Siouxsie and the Banshees, with hints of Evanescence, All About Eve and Ani DiFranco in the mix, and describes her own influences as ranging from the likes of Suzanne Vega to metal heads Megadeth.

 

Bob Rafkin

Bob Rafkin
CB2
American Bob Rafkin was much in demand as a session musician in the 60s and 70s but it is in the last 10 years that he has come into his own as a premier singer, songwriter and guitar finger stylist.
He played on sessions for Gene Vincent, The Everly Brothers, Randy Newman and Arlo Guthrie. and songwriting career took flight in the early seventies with his song "Lazy Waters," covered by the Byrd's on their LP, "Farther Along." Bob's first-rate guitar playing was in demand for Tim Buckley's "Sefronia" album and Augie Meyer's 1973 LP "Western Head Music Company."
Dirty Linen - "He's an exceptional guitarist, has a smooth, pleasing voice, and his years spent in the studio show in the simple, yet effective arrangements."

Pavlov's Cat: Formed in 1999 this very English sounding group play melodic, rolling songs with the emphasis on dynamics and organic sounds. They are lyrically cynical, occasionally dark but not without a glimmer of optimism. James Hibbins' spartan acoustic guitar and rich vocals are now accompanied by Bernard Hoskin on acoustic bass.
"I get to hear a lot of bands on my travels: every so often, one really stands out. Pavlov's Cat stood out: they play well, sing well and write very good songs. Highly recommended!" - Clive Gregson.

www.acousticroutes.co.uk/cafe.html

Betmead, Rundall and Olney

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Betmead, Rundall and Olney
Golden Hind, The
Folk scene veteran Jon Betmead, ex Backyard Band and Free Agents guitarist Philip Rundall and Usual Suspect Lynne Olney play an entertaining mix of folk, country, pop and bluesy material. We hope bass player Dave Olney will be able to join the band if he can.
Support: Martin Baxter: Another chance to enjoy Martin's legendary ability to play ‘anything that moves' in his search for those feel-good blues vibes.

Howard Roscoe and Martin Kaszak, Cruel Folk, and Gus MacGregor

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Howard Roscoe and Martin Kaszak, Cruel Folk, and Gus MacGregor
Romsey Labour Club
Doc Roscoe, our very own sound man, and his accomplice Martin, take you on a journey through the now famous Cambridge delta, as they play their own blend of blues on guitars and harmonicas.
Cruel Folk, Club regulars Sean and Paul Holden, prove that ‘The English acoustic folk tradition is alive and well and this is where you'll find it'. Their material acknowledges the darker past of the tradition, and incorporates the influence of some of its most modern exponents.
www.myspace.com/cruelfolk
The intimate ambience created by ex-Loman singer/songwriter Gus MacGregor's lyrics and delicate guitar work will make you feel you're back in the West Coast era of James Taylor. This evening, the sensitive exploration of relationships in Gus's thoughtful material is further enhanced by an acoustic bass.
www.myspace.com/gusmacgregor

Uiscedwr

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Uiscedwr
St Luke's Church
Uiscedwr are one of Britain's most exciting new bands. Ace fiddle player and vocalist Anna Esslemont and Irish bodhran and percussion virtuoso Cormac Byrne welcome their new band member, guitarist and vocalist extraordinaire James Hickman, who has replaced Kevin Dempsey; this evening of music promises to be technically brilliant, breath-takingly versatile and incredibly energising. To make the occasion even more special, they will be joined by awesome accordion player Karen Tweed (ex Poozies and Swap). Not to be missed!

Support: The prizewinning, local young talent of Bryony Lemon and her band will dazzle you with their rendering of music from the Irish tradition.

JUSTIN GROUNDS CAMBRIDGE ALBUM LAUNCH

JUSTIN GROUNDS CAMBRIDGE ALBUM LAUNCH
CB2
After a great opening of the UK tour in Hastings and London, this Thursday sees the only Cambridge show to lauch the acclaimed album 'Love is Strong as Death', described by Rave Magazine as "...a record that imagines a parallel universe where Eno produced Pink Moon."
Make sure to get to the intimate basement venue at CB2 early to catch local legend Tom Adams open the show.

Roddy Woomble

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Roddy Woomble
Junction 1, The
Always very vocal about his love of traditional Scottish folk music as well as groups such as Fairport Convention and the Incredible String Band, Roddy has decided to take time out from Idlewild to collaborate on an album´s worth of songs that take these influences and mix them with Idlewild´s trademark soaring melodies and thoughtful lyrics.
Plus special guests Heidi Talbot and Boo Hewerdine.

http://www.greenmind.co.uk/

Cambridge Guitar Club Live Music

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Cambridge Guitar Club Live Music
St James Centre

For everybody who enjoys guitar music, and for local classical, acoustic and flamenco guitarists. The live music is classical, acoustic, flamenco, Spanish, South American, folk, jazz, blues, ragtime, country and more. Come and listen. Bring your guitar if you want to perform!

http://cambridgeguitarclub.50webs.com 

Keith Pearson's Coup De Gras

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Keith Pearson's Coup De Gras
King's Head, Hadstock
Hear the latest CD on website: www.keithpearson.co.uk

See the band on Youtube: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=vYseMV5ivOI

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