John Bond

Our Fearless leader, always (or nearly always) on hand to get the evening off to a swinging start. With an extensive range of Lancashire songs and dialect poems, supplemented by an age of song collecting John keeps the evening flowing and is there to see it out with rousing sing-alongs and Skiffle sets. John was a founder member of that manic group 'Distressed Gentle Folk' and also plays with 'The Elderly Brother' & 'The Fleetwood Mashers'and The Wyre Pier Band.
John's CD - Before It's Too Late is now available (see PI Recordings - Folk around the Fylde section)

Buy Cd's of John Bond


Pete, Eileen & Simon (Clansfolk)

Pete, Eileen & Simon wandered into the Falcon one night many years ago and they're still there sat in the corner! Pete started playing Guitar in the late 50's and started working the clubs in the early 60's, he's still there plucking and 'singing' 40+ years on. Pete will have a go at any instrument. Eileen long suffering wife of Pete, Sings, plays Guitar , Bodhran, Penny Whistle and is known to own a set of Northumbrian pipes. Last but not least - Simon (son of Pete & Eileen) plays Guitar, Penny Whistle, Flute and Bodhran and sings harmony and lead (when you twist his arm)
Pete, Eileen & Simon are Clansfolk, Pete & Simon are members of The Wyre Pier Band, Pete is a member of Sundance & Simon plays with 'Spindrift'.


Dick & Dot

Dick & Dot go back a long way in the Folk Music Scene. Dot sings and hides from cameras! and Dick plays guitar, mouth organ, bones, Hammered dulcimer etc. but his main claim to fame is his several awards for singing, unfortunately these awards take the form of "The Worst Singer in the World" competition, which he has won at the Fylde Folk festival on several occasions - against tough opposition.


Ken & Kath

Kath sings and plays guitar and Anglo Concertina, she has a large repertoire of songs including a collection written by Alan Bell. Ken sings unaccompanied songs (unless someone manages to find the key!) and plays a mean gob iron - famed for his impression of the dying dog in "The Irish Rover" & his rattling bog (no comment).
Ken & Kath are also members of Past Carin'


Steve

Steve sings and plays guitar, he's our resident wiz on steel guitar and will come up with a mean break on just about any song you're playing. Steve is also accomplished in the art of playing with a partial capo.
Steve is also a member of Past Carin'


Rusty & Stu

Rusty & Stu are stalwarts of the Folk Scene and put a lot of time into encouraging people of all ages to learn and enjoy music. Members of Tallyman, who introduced and organise the young peoples competition at the Fylde Folk Festival, the Festival Ceilidh Band, and as a duo. With their enthusiasm it's impossible not to stop, listen, tap your feet or sing along once they start to play.


Ian Gartside

Ian has been around the Folk scene for many years and has played with many groups and as a solo artist, Still working hard to bring music to the masses whether it's Folk, Rock & Roll or Skiffle, Ian's knowledge and repertoire of songs is a like a bottomless pit and he still works without the aid of a Safety net!
Ian is a member of: Sundance, The Elderly Brothers, The Fleetwood Mashers & The Wyre Pier Band.


Mike

Mike is one mean guitarist, specialising in rock & pop lead and rhythm styles, but his playing doesn't stop there, he will accompany all styles of music Folk to Jazz and enhance any performance. Mike has played with some of the major names in pop history and is still reserve guitarist for a very well known group.
Mike is a member of Sundance.


Dave

Dave (yes another Dave) plays guitar and is thought to sing, but although I've seen his mouth moving as yet I not heard what comes forth! Enjoys playing most styles of music and it is rumoured that he will be teaming up with Simon (Clansfolk) for the Fylde Folk Festival - keep your eyes open for this up and coming duo - "Wizzy Wig", Fairport watch out...


Brian Osborne

Brian Osborne is always a welcome visitor to the Falcon, having played for many years with The Taveners Folk Group until they disbanded he then continued his solo career. Brian's latest CD " A Capsule in Time" is now available from, Brian, The Fyldefolk Web Site, PI Recordings.


Amazing Dick

Amazing Dick sings and plays mainly self-penned comic songs accompanying himself on the Uke. His style varies from Tom Lehrer, George Formby to Rock & Roll & Skiffle. As well as uke & guitar Dick is one mean drummer.
Dick plays drums with Sundance


Lynne

Lynne sings and plays harp, she has an unbelievable vocal range and a beautiful sweet clear voice. Whatever style she sings, whether traditional folk, contemporary, jazz or modern she always commands the attention of an audience. Lynn is a member of The Festival Ceilidh Band, Tallyman and half the duo Camellia.


Norma

Norma sings, plays guitar and Banjo, Whether playing with one of the bands or singing with Lynne in Camellia her strong but subtle harmonies add a depth and presence to the songs. Norma is a member of The Festival Ceilidh Band, Tallyman and half the duo Camellia.


Chris

Chris - looking rather serious here - plays guitar, drums, bodhran, and is learning the Bluegrass Banjo at the moment, do I feel a challenge coming on with "Claude Bluegrass" (Pete). Chris is seldom absent from the Falcon
Chris is a member of the Festival Ceilidh Band.


Fred

Fred, took up the guitar "Late in life" (his words) and found the Falcon a great way of learning new songs, and techniques. Always enthusiastic and ready to sing and play and set the pace for us 'old timers'. Fred plays with the Festival Ceilidh Band.


Eileen

Eileen plays Accordion, Fiddle and is known for her dirges in C or G but occasionally will venture into other keys just to fool us! Always enthusiastic and will jam along with all styles of music (play it in C/G for best results!)
Eileen is a Member of The Festival Ceilidh Band


David

Dave plays flute, penny whistle and I'm sure I've heard him sing? It often takes some persuasion to get him to play but well worth it when he does. A member of Festival Ceilidh Band.


Rosie

Rosie plays Guitar, mandolin, Banjo and mouth harp (that I know of), enjoys both contemporary and traditional music and can also use a music stand!
Rosie is a member of the Festival Ceilidh Band


(Washboard) Ian

Ian is another regular at the Falcon, he enjoys a sing and can be seen beating on various percussion instruments, Ian also plays the flute but comes into his own when the music turns to Skiffle and he becomes The Washboard Wizard


Barrie

Barrie plays several instruments, he can be seen playing melodeon for the Singleton Cloggers, the Ossie Clogs and The Wyre Pier Band or double bass (that big fiddle that won't fit under your chin) with Sundance - where he's the Rockabilly bass king.


Phil

An irregular visitor to the falcon with a wide and varied repertoire of traditional folk sung mostly unaccompanied in a key that has yet to found (its rumoured to be lost some where behind the cushions on the sofa) he is not a member of any groups at this moment.
Phil's new C.D. "No Strings Attatched" is due in June/July 2000


Terry

Terry, travels from Canada to visit The Falcon - so the rest of us have no excuses for being late, she plays Bodhran and sings and always seems to enjoy the evenings with us - so if Terry can make it why not you?


Dave

Dave has been playing folk music for many years, and has appeared in most clubs and pubs in the area. Mainly playing traditional folk music inter spaced with comical ditties and some contemporary offerings.


Sundance

Sundance are a five piece Rockabilly & Goodtime Music Band. All the members have served their time in the music industry clocking up over 150 years entertaining between them. The members, Dick, Pete, Ian, Barrie & Mike (left to right in the photo) can be seen regularly at the Falcon playing in both their own right, either solo or with other line-ups and together on occasions as Sundance.


If any of the details on this page are wrong or something needs adding please e-mail me at clansfolk@fyldefolk.freeserve.co.uk and I will update as necessary!