SEPTEMBER 2 – MIRANDA SYKES & REX PRESTO N ■ Sumptuous double bass, virtuoso mandolin When two performers of such finesse come together the result is bound to be thrilling – and in the case of Miranda and Rex, sumptuous. Miranda's voice captures every emotion and she turns her double bass into a sparkling and powerful lead instrument, demanding attention alongside Rex's dazzling mandolin playing. They will showcase old favourites and songs from their new album, “The Watchmaker's Wife”. £11 members/£13 non-members www.sykespreston.com SEPTEMBER 9 – MOORE MOSS RUTTER ■ T raditional folk with colourful influences from youthful trioThis contemporary folk trio formed in 2009, won the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, garnered multiple TV andradio appearances and then went on to perfect their skills with other top acts. Now back together, Tom Moore (violin), Archie Churchill-Moss (melodeon) and Jack Rutter (guitar/vocals) take a traditional music core and add multiple rich and melodic influences to create a gorgeous sound. £10 members/£11 non-members www.mooremossrutter.co.ukSEPTEMBER 16 – JENKINS' EAR ■ Songs of the sea with harmony, humour and raw vocal power The combined voices of the Jenkins' Ear crew mix raw power with delicate harmony, humour and lessons from history.They sing shanties, rousing songs of the sea, and forebitters (songs sailors sang in their own time), plus self-penned compositions, some a cappella, some accompanied. Jenkins' Ear, made up of a hearty mix of Guernseymen and Englishmen, are regularly asked to perform at events in France and the UK and the band includes the Ram Club's own Ian Palmer on guitar, squeezebox and vocals. £10 members/£11 non-members www.jenkinsear.co.uk SEPTEMBER 23 – JAYWALKERS ■ Top quality f reshness and funFreshness and fun infuse every note played by this delightfully entertainingtrio. They skip between folk, bluegrass, and country and western swing songsand tunes, with Mike Giverin’s original compositions taking inspiration fromthe Lancashire stories of his youth. The powerful lead vocals of Jay Bradberryare the centrepiece of their tight harmonies, with exhilarating musicianshipfrom Lucille Williams' bass, Mike's mandolin and guitar and Jay's fiddle andguitar. £10 members/£11 non-members www.jaywalkers.co.uk

SEPTEMBER 30 – DAVID FRANCEY ■ Sheer p oetry from a captivating singer-songwriterThis captivating singer-songwriter can say so much in a three-minute song. The poetry of his writing tackles subjects as tragic as the 9/11 attacks (“Grim Cathedral”) and as sweet as a pretty girl's looks (“Ankle Tattoo”) with equal perception and clarity. This Scottish-born Canadian will perform with Mark Westberg on guitar, so that every ounce of his energy goes into delivering the poignant messages. £10 members/£11 non-members www.davidfrancey.com OCTOBER 7 – MARTIN SIMPSON ■ Simply one of the world's greatest acoustic guitarists A TICKETED EVENT: TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON SEPTEMBER 16. Look away from the stage when Martin Simpson is performing and it is hard to believe there is only a single person playing the guitar. Every superlative has already been used to describe his virtuosity, and he is naturally much sought after for collaborations and appearances. But we have him all to ourselves and can enjoy up close hisskill, his subtle singing voice and his great humour. £11 members/£13 non-members www.martinsimpson.com OCTOBER 14 – ADRIAN NATION ■ A warm and magical evening with another guitar greatWe are being horribly spoilt with virtuoso guitarists this month, as Adrian is another master of the instrument, putting his brilliance down to a determination to learn it well enough to play and sing in front of other people. He has accomplished that mission magnificently and his last visit to the Ram was a warm and magical occasion, with a thought-provoking and ravishing selection of songs. £9 members/£10 non-members adriannation.com

THE VERY BEST IN ACOUSTIC MUSICat The Old Cranleighan Club, Portsmouth Road, Thames Ditton KT7 0HB

FRIDAYS AT 8.15pm(Bar open from 7.30, non-members welcome)

Former winner of the BBC FolkClub of the Year award

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OCTOBER 21 – CHRIS NEWMAN & MAIRE NI CHATHASAIGH ■ 'Music of fire and brilliance'Chris and Máire's spectacular partnership has been described by The Irish Times as creating “music of fire and brilliance”. They play a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, alongside striking new compositions. Chris is a dazzling guitarist, Máire “the doyenne of Irish harpers”, and together they have won worldwide acclaim. £11 members/£12 non-members www.mairenichathasaigh.com/aboutmairechris'.html OCTOBER 28 – BOB WOOD ■ Warmth and sparkling wit from the Ram's own guitar maestroA man in need of no introduction – the Ram Club's own guitar maestro and expressive singer of many beautifully touching, atmospheric and moving songs. Bob, along with wife Maggie, is central to the running of the Ram Club, and regularly performs as a guest star at other clubs and venues – so why not have him bring all his engaging warmth and sparkling wit back to the stage that's nearest to his heart... £9 members/£10 non-members. www.bobwood.co.uk NOVEMBER 4 – THE DOVETAIL TRIO ■ Huge tunes and singing in the tradition of Steeleye SpanThese youthful musicians offer magnificent recreations of traditional English songs – and more – with alluring vocal harmonies and tight accompaniment. Rosie Hood's singing harks back to a young Maddy Prior, and Matt Quinn's concertina and Jamie Roberts' guitar, plus their voices, all go to create a sound not unlike a slimmed down Steeleye Span in their prime. Huge, infectious and energetic tunes and tales of maidens and knights, soldiers and ladies, will push this concert's feel-good factor off the scale. £10 members/£11 non-members. dovetailtrio.com/index NOVEMBER 11 – DAVE ELLIS & BOO HOWAR D ■ Songs that range from ethereal to the hilariousThese two folk-popsters are great friends of the Ram Club and are always sure of a very warm welcome. They infuse their music with jazzy – even funky – elements and sing songs ranging from the ethereal and dramatic to the quirky, inventive and hilarious – all conjuring up new ways of looking at the world. Dave's guitar playing and singing are top drawer and he is also one of the wittiest performers around. Boo has a handsome singing voice and adds a mean bass totheir fascinatingly diverse repertoire. £9 members/£10 non-members www.daveandboo.com NOVEMBER 18 – WIZZ JONES ■ A privilege to see an artist of this stature on our small stageA folk and blues legend who has played with the greats and inspired and guided many more to greatness, Wizz has been performing since the late 1950s and is still at the very top of his game as a sublime guitarist, singer and songwriter. Seeing an artist of his stature and reputation at such close quarters on our small stage is a true privilege. Hisunassuming style makes for a gracefully relaxed evening. £9 members/£10 non-members www.wizzjones.com NOVEMBER 25 – QUICKSILVER ■ An absolute treat: some of the funniest songs ever writtenGrant Baynham is one of the funniest songwriters ever to have put pen to paper. His side-splitting rhymes make Quicksilver an outstandingly entertaining duo, featuring his mirthfully lively guitar and resonant vocals, along with theextraordinarily flexible voice of Hilary Spencer, capable of a vast range of tones and moods. Grant is an intuitive accompanist to their mix of riotously funny songs, some of which once graced TV's “That's Life” programme, and serious traditional ballads. An absolute treat. £9 members/£10 non-members www.quicksilveruk.com/index.html DECEMBER 2 – CATHRYN CRAIG & BRIAN WILLOUGHBY ■ A duo revelling in the spotlightWith a knock-out new album under their belts that's receiving rave reviews, newlyweds Cathryn and Brian are revelling in the spotlight – and rightly so. Brian's quiet and self-effacing demeanour belies his dynamism and forthrightexpression on the guitar, while Cathryn's guitar accompaniment and rootsy vocals, forged in her home state of Virginia,send out a powerful message. As one promoter said of them: “Truly magical guitar work, vocals to lift your heart and soul, with songs that are utterly unforgettable.” £10 members/£11 non-members www.craigandwilloughby.com

DECEMBER 9 – BROOKS WILLIAMS ■ A potent mix of blues, folk and roots musicBrooks makes everything look and sound so easy. His relaxed voice contains the finest parts of Frank Sinatra's and Michael Bublé's and his guitar playing is full of instinctive brilliance – whether he is using standard acoustic, resonator, slide, or three-stringed cigar box models. On top of that, he is a thoroughly charming man with a gift for writing timeless songs. His current forte is a potent mix of blues, folk and roots music that spans the traditions on each side of the Atlantic, from his origins in Statesboro, Georgia, to his present home in the UK. £10 members/£11 non-members brookswilliams.com

DECEMBER 16 – HANK WANGFORD TRIO ■ Hank's trio will make this Christmas party a cracker ... A TICKETED EVENT: TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE ON NOVEMBER 25Multi-faceted, multi-talented and oh-so-entertaining, Hank has been at the helm of British country music for around three decades and remains as fresh and bold as ever. So who better to get all dressed up and star at our Christmas party,along with Andy “Brad Breath” Roberts and Anna “Spanner” Robinson? They were sensational on their last visit nearly two years ago. Mulled wine and finger food will be part of the annual club thank you to concert-goers, along with unusual raffle prizes and fun to make the party a cracker. £10 members/£11 non-members www.hankwangford.co.uk ...AND COMING UP IN THE NEW YEAR – Megson, Joe Topping & Scott Poley, Craobh Rua, and more... ■ More details from www.theramclub.co.uk or Bob and Maggie Wood on 020-8686 9421■ Find us on Facebook & Twitter, and see performances of artists past and future on our YouTube channel – search for TheRamClub■ To receive e-mail updates or tell us of address changes, e-mail ramfolkclub@gmail.com■ Nearest stations: Hinchley Wood, Thames Ditton or Esher, via South West Trains

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