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Saddleworth Yorkshire is an area made up of several villages. Originally each hamlet had its own team of Morris Dancers. The dances now done by Saddleworth Morris Men are the old rushcart dances in the North West Tradition, collected from books and old folks of the district, many of whom have childhood memories of the dances.

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Sam started playing Accordion at the age of twelve and from the moment he picked the instrument his enthusiasm and enjoyment for the music has been boundless. This infectious energy transfers itself to all who hear him. Over the years Sam’s playing has been influenced by many players, the most influential being Karen Tweed, who as well as being his mentor, is also a great friend.

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After "baby sabbaticals"; Sue Bousfield and Liz Moore are back in the folk scene. Twenty years after their formation, following a drunken impromptu car-park rendition of "The Blacksmith", Scolds Bridle's long awaited, much anticipated debut recording "Released" was launched at the 1996 Fylde Folk Festival. Scolds Bridle also have two CDs both released in 2000, "We are the Women left on the Shore" and "Circumstances"

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Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are the most innovative and exciting duo on the thriving acoustic music scene. Steve and Phil have known each other since school days in Devon, playing the same pubs and clubs. Their paths seperated when Steve went on to higher education and Phil teamed up with Paul Downes. In the mid '80s Phil joined Steve's London based band Short Stories and in 1987 they began playing as Show of Hands.

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Sid Calderbank is a dance caller and occasional dialect singer from Euxton. Sid was the founder member of the Old Pequliar Band over 20 years ago and was their regular caller until 1996.

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Sid Kipper was born in St. Just-near-Trunch, in Farmer Trout's barn. This means he is a true "Truncheon" and never has to close the door. After touring extensively since 1982, with his father, as The Kipper Family he went solo in 1992.

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Silurian Border Morrismen were formed in 1969 and first performed mainly dances from the Cotwold tradition, together with a few local dances. Later they concentrated their efforts on the traditional ritual dances of their own area of Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire and are now regarded as leading exponents of these traditions.

Simon was born in Lancashire, brought up in Cumbria and now lives in Northumberland. He began playing guitar at 8 and has subsequently matured into a sensitive player and singer. His exciting guitar style has won him many friends across the traditional music scene. Simon's debut solo album entitled Coast to Coast, was released on Fellside Recordings FECD136 in 1998. He performs as a bass player with Jez Lowe's band, The Bad Pennies and is also working with top Fiddle & Northumbrian Pipes duo, Tom McConville & Pauline Cato

Local "lad" Simon plays Guitar, Penny whistle, Flute, Bodhran plus an assortment of other instruments. His musical tastes range from Blondie to Traditional Folk through Jazz and Bluegrass. An ex-member of Spindrift who won Overall winner, 1st, 2nd and 3rd position in their class in various Tallyman competitions, he is also a member of Clansfolk (helping his Mum & Dad out!) and also the occasional solo performance. Simon teaches Penny Whistle at the youth workshops and has also written a book on learning the Penny Whistle. In his spare time he runs several Web Sites, including (along with his Dad) The Fylde Folk Web Site. Friend of the Falcon.

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Resident at the Lake Folk Club in the Ambleside Park Hotel in Ambleside. Skinch are a talented duo well know to Northern Folk club audiences.

Slippy were formed in Jan '98 and since then have gone from a college project to semi-finalists of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. They have performed at festivals in France and England and supported tarras at the opening of the Irish Festival 1998. The line-up consists of, Paul Elliott on guitar and vocals, Elaine Caisley on flute and vocals, Paul "Wez" Westgate on bongos and vocals and "magic" Gillian on fiddle and main vocals. They are aged between 17 and 20 and perform traditional and original music and songs from Ireland, Scotland and Northumbria.

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Formed in 1989, initially as a ceilidh band. Mostly working in North and South Yorkshire but can also be seen at festivals throughout the land. They have even provided the music for and episode of the T.V. series Haggard.

The unusual name for this Fleetwood based duo of Mike France and Dave Ryan was accidentally coined by a Freudian Slip. They perform a wide range of Traditional Folk, Self penned songs and monologues. They are also the resident's of the Fleetwood Folk Club. Friends of the Falcon.

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Born Mike Bray on 17th August 1951, Wyken, Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Stanley Accrington has to be seen, as no description would do his form of entertainment justice - a mixture of old and new bottled and labelled, "Great for all your ailments".

Steve Frewer came to national prominence in the British Cajun scene in 1993 with the release of his critically acclaimed Cajun dance video "Red Hot Two-Step". He has worked with Cajun bands from the U.S.A., France and England, leading Cajun dance workshops, and at Festivals

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Strawhead performs the popular songs of the past using both contemporary and modern instruments. Since 1974 they have arranged, sung and recorded a varied selection of the tens of thousands of English ballads, dating from the earlies times to the 19th Century.

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Sumaj Rumi, the Bolivian folk band, was formed in 1987 in the band's home town of Chulumani, 120km from the Bolivian capital, La Paz. The band's aim is to preserve the musical traditions of Bolivia. The name "Sumaj Rumi" comes from Quechua one of the two main indigenous languages of Bolivia and means Precious Stone and is a reference to the "Gateway of the Sun".

All the members of Sundance have been around the folk and music scene for many, many years (in fact they have clocked up over 200 years making music between them!) going their own ways, playing either solo or with other groups but getting back together under the guise of Sundance to play the music that they all enjoy; 50's "Rock & Roll", "Skiffle" and "Goodtime" music. It's easy to understand why it's known as Goodtime Music - for you'll never see anyone at a Sundance concert without a smile on their face and the tunes and songs will haunt you all the way home and on into following weeks..... (web site: www.sundance-uk.com)
The line-up consists of:-
Ian Gartside - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar and Nostalgia. Stalwart of the folk scene since the 50/60's, still playing in several line-ups and solo, and still without the aid of a safety net.
Pete Skinner - Rockabilly Electric Banjo and Vocals. Again a name dating back to the 50/60's folk and C&W scene, still playing and singing in various groups and for his own amazement.
Dick Grothusen - Percussion and Historical Data. Well known on the local folk scene from the 70's for his comic compositions, singing and playing his ukulele banjo.
Barrie Parker - Upright String Bass. "Big Band Member" who now plays melodeon with, amongst others, the Singleton Cloggers and the Wyre Pier Band.
Mike Slattery - Lead & Rhythm Guitar. Who says Slattery will get you no where? Mike has played with many of the top groups over the years and brings with him the expertise and love of the guitar.

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