A Hoy Special Night double Bill

Graham O’Callaghan

Originally from Devon, Graham has been described as having one of the finest voices in the tradition. His work as an unaccompanied solo performer has enabled him to explore ‘song’ with a greater freedom to ‘sing the words’ rather than to just ‘sing the song’.

“Every word, every note and every rest can enhance or destroy the narrative in the song. Not just with the ‘accepted ballads’, but of all songs. What I try to do is to reinject the poetry of the words back into the song and help people to appreciate why these songs were first written”.

“The male equivalent to June Tabor” : Green Man Review USA

“He succeeds in moving people with his singing – a formidable power” : Ray Fisher

“A wonderful journey of song by one of the best voices in the tradition” : Baccapipes Folk Club, Keighley.

Any Good Thing

Any Good Thing are a folk harmony group formed of Peter Dunhill, Tanya Sanderson and Mike Blant that sing both acappella and with instruments.

The name is taken from an old English rhyme ‘Any good thing that will make us all merry’ traditionally sung at Halloween.

The trio has performed at a number of local folk clubs and venues, including the Leigh Folk Festival and the Leigh Shanty Festival, with a repertoire that includes original material, as well as folk songs from the English-speaking world, jazz standards and cheerful popular songs

£7 members, £9 non-members