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LITTLE PUMAS TAEKWON-DO The Little PUMAs showed off some of their skills and moves at our Opening Event on 30th April at Tiverton Pannier Market and we look forward to seeing them again at The Big Finish on Sunday May 29th at Tiverton Town Football Ground.

CULLOMPTON MAJORETTES Cullompton Majorettes appeared for Tivvyfest on Saturday, 7th May at Tiverton Pannier Market. The sun shone, they sparkled. Much appreciated.

ALEX HART has written and recorded an array of beautiful and completely original songs, which she will be performing live at a number of exciting venues over the coming months! She will be performing at the first of our Acoustic Music Nights on Monday May 16^th . For more info. check these websites: www.myspace.com/alexhartmusic or www.myspace.com/alexhartband

THE BOYS FROM MELBOURNE STREET Keith Hunter (bass), Dave Eustace (percussion, ukulele) and Colin Wilson (guitar/lead vocal) teamed up in 2003 and together create an unusual sound with a fusion of folk, pop, jazz, & rock styles incorporated into their original songs. They have performed at Festivals far and near and are stalwarts of the local music scene. They will be performing for us on Monday May 16th at the Acoustic Music Night in Tiverton Pannier Market.

JERRY CAHILL A phenomenal guitarist, based in Bradninch, who has performed at Glastonbury’s Acoustic Stage on numerous occasions playing what he describes as “ambient indo-european blues…” We call it indescribably brilliant. He will be playing for us at the Acoustic Music Night on Monday 16th May at Tiverton's Pannier Market and at our second Acoustic Music Night on Saturday 28th May at St George's Church Hall.

CHERIE BARNETT & HILARY BIX will entertain us with Music Hall style songs at Naughty But Nice on Saturday May 14th

LANCE & THE SILVERTONES will be appearing at the Variety Show at Tiverton Town Football Ground on Saturday May 14th

JIM CAUSLEY - Jim has been a part of a number of exciting and innovative groups as well as being much in demand as a performer in his own right. We are delighted that Jim will be popping up at various points during the Festival month, starting with his part in the Jan Stewer Night on Friday 6th May at Puddington Village Hall and culminating in his performance in A NIGHT TO REMEMBER on Tuesday 24th May in the Mayoralty Room, Tiverton Town Hall. He also hopes to come along to More Wit & Wisdom on Sunday 22nd May at the same venue...

MARTYN BABB - Martyn's familiarity with North Devon, Exmoor and the Bristol Channel means that he is very much at ease with the material he brings to More Wit and Wisdom on Sunday May 22nd.

OLIVER NICHOLSON - Not only is Oliver Nicholson an authority on Late Antiquity, but also he is renowned as a speaker who is able to engage his audience. He will be speaking on the early Christian period in his talk "The Christians to the Lion. Why the Romans persecuted the Early Church" on Thursday, 26th May.

MIKE WEED & MAGGIE DUFFY - Maggie sings and plays guitar whilst Mike sings backing vocals and plays a variety of whistles, harmonicas and bass. Maggie’s song writing skills are well known and their live set features a number of Maggie’s beautiful compositions. Maggie and Mike have between them played support to many of traditional music’s most famous names including Fairport Convention, The Albion Band, Phil Beer, Ian Bruce, Bob Fox, Pete Coe, St Agnes Fountain, Brass Monkey, Blazing Fiddles, Eliza Carthy, Martin Carthy, John Kirkpatrick and Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham. They appear at our second Acoustic Music Night on Saturday 28th May.

STAY LUCKY - Tiverton rock band, Stay Lucky, have steadily built up a good following in the West Country. The band members are: Graham Isaac (lead & rhythm guitar; lead & harmony vocals), Geoff Bulley (drums; harmony vocal) and Doug Parish (Fender Jazz bass; lead vocals). They play classic rock covers from the '60s through to the '90s from Eric Clapton, Chuck Berry, Chris Rea, Steppenwolf, Free & even Pink Floyd. They have had some airplay of their cover of the Searchers 1964 hit "When You Walk in the Room" which featured on their CD album, "Stay Lucky".

CASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL MAYPOLE DANCERS - Castle Primary School's Maypole Dancers are part of our link with the Tiverton Spring Festival. We still raise the Flag at the start of our Festivities and the Maypole Dancers always commence the entertainments that take place in the Market at our Opening Event. Our thanks to staff, pupils and volunteers for ensuring that we maintain this tradition.

SINGING ALOUD - Tiverton’s youth choir, was formed in September 2008. The idea was initiated by Sing Up, a national organisation promoting singing in schools. The choir is made up of students from the twelve schools within the Tiverton Learning Community and includes pupils from aged 8 to 14 years old. The choir has made a huge impact in the town, and have performed to thousands of people in and around Tiverton. Conducted by Katy Baker and accompanied by Alex Everett, the choir will be performing at the Tivvyfest Opening Event on Saturday, 30th April.

BILL CRAWFORD presides at our Singaround on 8th May and treats us to More Wit and Wisdom on Sunday May 22nd.

BILL MURRAY - Dartmoor Bill recounts a wealth of songs and stories at More Wit and Wisdom on Sunday 22nd May.

ROSIE EADE Rosie is appearing in our concert at the United Reformed Church in Peter Street on 12th of May and our second Acoustic Music Night at St George's Church Hall on Friday, 27th May. Rosie has a delicate touch in singing folk songs and her own compositions, accompanying herself on guitar. She is a regular performer at Festivals and music clubs. She also appears with Hobo Jones and his Junkyard Dogs as her alter ego Molly Malone. www.myspace.com/rosieeade www.rosieeade.co.uk

NICK WYKE AND BECKI DRISCOLL Nick and Becki are running our music workshop at Tiverton High School on the afternoon of the 12th of May and headlining the concert in the evening at the United Reformed Church. Nick and Becki honed their skills touring Europe, picking up on different styles of folk fiddling whilst continuing to represent the best of English folk music. Seasoned performers and workshop leaders through their work with the Wren Trust and at many Festivals around Britain, they enable workshop participants to enjoy learning new ways of playing and to perform with confidence. www.englishfiddle.com

RUTH HARRY is a highly respected guitar teacher working at many local schools including Tiverton High School as well as independently. She will be appearing at the Market on 7th May, runs a regular Acoustic Jam Session (8th May during the Festival month) and will also be at our Music Workshop on 12th May. Find out more at www.ruthharryguitarteacher.co.uk

JOY PARKE - Joy will be showing off her talents as a teacher as well as a performer as she presents her Talent Showcase at the British Legion Memorial Hall on 7th May. Info/enquiries 07730 309327

MARGARET PALMER - Margaret hails from Devon and Exmoor farming folk and they provide the basis for Margaret's songs and recitations at More Wit and Wisdom on Sunday May 22nd.

NICOLA CLARK headlines the “Naughty but Nice Concert” on the 14th May. She has lived and worked in many parts of the world. Her
songs reflect her wry take on modern life. Here are some of the comments that have been made of her performances:
“…she occupies that area between Purcell, Edith Piaf and Arthur Askey.” “…quirky, self-penned lyrics, full of humour and observations reminiscent of the late Jake Thackray.” “…she sang for the celebration of life and …the thought came to mind – if the universe is built on love, then Nicola is one of its
disciples. I was not only impressed but very moved.” Nicola is also an accomplished artist. See her website www.nicolaclark.co.uk

WINNOW - Winnow (Graeme Drew) has been singing and recording for many years and he plays with passion and maturity. As well as singing his own material he interprets the work of other singer-songwriters with great sensitivity. www.myspace.com:80/winnowmusic

WEST COUNTRY CONCERTINAS will be appearing in the Market on Saturday 7th May. www.wccp.co.uk

KALASH - The group came together through a love of American Tribal Style (ATS) BellyDance which is an eclectic mix of gypsy and folk dances
from North Africa and India with a hint of Flamenco thrown in. Kalash have been performing since summer 2008 and now teach beginners & intermediate classes in Bampton weekly. For more details, visit their website www.kalash-ats.com or e-mail: kalash.ats@googlemail.com

MIRANDA Miranda supports charitable events through performances for Rotary and acting as Musical Director for Bickleigh Pantomime Club. Her voice is admirably suited to singing standards from the Big Band and Swing era.

NAOMI HUGHES - CELTIC HARPIST Naomi played for us last year and captivated the audience with her music. She plays a mixture of traditional, classical and contemporary music on the celtic (or 'lever') harp and has played at Festivals (including Bampton's After the Fair), weddings and storytelling circles. Atpresent Naomi is taking part in "LE JOG - The Folk Trail" - walking from Land's End to John'o'Groats, so can't be with us this year. We have extracted a promise from her that she will return next year...

IN HARMONY - Lynne Purrington, Kathy Welden, and Lynne Taylor are three friends who have known each other for at least 20 years. They sing quite a variety of music in three-part harmony but their passion is for the 1930’s and 1940’s. They perform regularly for different charity events and also perform regularly with a 20-piece swing band from Bristol. Their pianist Bridget Tosh is invaluable in helping them to learn their harmonies and gives them great support; "What would we do without her?" they say!

TAKE NOTE is a local choir who appeared in our concert at the United Reformed Church in Peter Street on the 5th of May.

STICK THE FIDDLE - Mid Devon-based trio – Sue (fiddle), Bruce (guitar) and Greta (double bass) - have played together since 1990, specialising in folk dance music since 2005. All three are experienced folk & classical musicians; Sue teaches violin/fiddle. Their music is lively & great for dancing. Stick had its festival debut at Sidmouth 2008 & plays regularly for local dance clubs & events.

EMILY WARREN plays violin, guitar and ukulele and sings songs ranging from traditional folk to George Formby. Emily appeared in our first "Naughty but nice” concert last year.

MARINERS AWAY SHANTY SINGERS We understand that this is an actual photo. Mariners Away appeared at the Market on the 8th May and in our concert in the United Reformed Church on the May 27nd. See their website at www.marinersaway.org.uk

JULIAN PIPER & THE JUNKYARD ANGELS Julian's band JUNKYARD ANGELS was formed in 1975 and still performs regularly. Over the years they have appeared at just about every European Blues Festival on the map, and in 1998, along with harmonica player JEFF FULLER, Julian appeared at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival. It's long been said, and with some justification, that white musicians can't really play the blues - they just don't have the right birthright credentials. But as we all know some DO get pretty close. JULIAN PIPER is certainly one of those. We were very lucky to have these world class bluesmen at our festival last year when they performed for us and delighted local jive enthusiasts who had a fantastic night dancing to their music.