For our 30th birthday on 21st October 2013 we updated our 'Compleat History of the Ram Club' booklet (PDF format, 10Mb). Click to view or download - it's a 'must read', with a list of all the guests we have ever had plus some stories and pictures!
Below is a list of the past guests from September 2006.
Mesmerising singer captures poetry in the music - with brilliant guitar accompaniment
Jim Causley captivates and mesmerises with his poetic singing style, reminiscent of the Waterson-Carthy mode in its prime. Jim has recorded with Show of Hands and John McCusker, toured with Kate Rusby and on his last album, he put tunes to the poems of his relative, Charles Causley. Lukas Drinkwater, a skilful and sought-after session musician, accompanies on guitar. What others say: "The finest male folk singer of his generation." And: "Cheeky, charming and his singing is as deep and rich as the best gravy."
http://www.jimcausley.co.uk£9 members/£10 non-members
Guitar brilliance and expressive vocals - plus on-stage magic from award-winning couple
The club's second married couple of 2015 (after Megson in January), proving again how domestic chemistry sparks on-stage magic. Sean has a fantastic musical pedigree, as part of team Lakeman, and Kathryn's musical parents set her on a path that led to collaborations with fellow Barnsley star, Kate Rusby. Now playing together again after a maternity break and other projects, we can enjoy Sean's guitar brilliance and Kathryn's extraordinarily expressive singing - and to hear their new album, released this month. What others say of this award-winning pair: "The Roberts-Lakeman name has become synonymous with quality."
http://www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com£9 members/£10 non-members
A musical tour of pioneering America with one of the great educators in its folk tradition
He sings, plays, entertains - and educates on the great American folk tradition. Jeff takes audiences on a tour of pioneer America, singing and playing guitar, banjo, concertina and more. His parents, Anne and Frank Warner, were great collectors of folk songs and today Jeff's great voice and engaging performances continue their work. Don't just take our word for it - Molly Mockford, of Lewes Folk, says: "He inhabits a song in a way very few singers can. One of the best evenings of the year."
http://www.jeffwarner.com£9 members/£10 non-members
Sublime partnership of two stunningly gifted - and much in demand - musicians
A glorious feast of scintillating musicianship is guaranteed as this gifted duo fill the room with stunning melodies, rhythms and singing of traditional and contemporary music. Aaron lives in Scotland and is a renowned multi-instrumentalist (you MUST hear him play bouzouki). He has played on more than 70 albums, with huge demand for his skills. Claire, originally from Newcastle, is an exceptional and award-winning fiddle, Irish flute and tin whistle player who oozes musicality. Together, they are sublime. What others have said: "[Claire is] Scotland's secret weapon." And: "[Aaron's] bouzouki playing is mighty."
http://www.aaronhjones.com
http://www.clairemann.com£10 members/£11 non-members