Other web-sites well worth a visit ...

Resources:

www.birog.co.uk - Biróg - traditional Irish music for concerts and ceilis www.ceolupnorth.co.uk - Guide to Irish music in North West England Phil Hardy aka Kerry Whistles, maker of BIG whistles for the big boys! - well worth checking out. Guide to acoustic music in Cumbria

Piping:

The Uilleann Pipers homepage (NPU) The North West Uilleann Pipers The Northumbrian Pipers' Society The London Uilleann Pipers Club Danny McLaughlin, Uilleann Piper Alan Burton, reed maker

Collaborations:

Chieftains 'A Chieftains Celebration' album Northumbrian Pipers discography site Neil Thomas 'Heartland'

Bands:

The Demon Barbers - Superb band with an original and imaginative approach to traditional music Nakaira - The wonderfully unique world music group Three Men and A Bass - a great function band for your event Dempsey's Lot - an Irish Band performing primarily Irish music Thunder - excellent English rock band Serious Kitchen - serving up a new vibe in folk music

Artists:

Neil Thomas - English singer-songwriter Vin Garbutt - THE Man of British folk music

Festivals:

Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival

Dance:

Flag Crackers of Craven - Border Morris Side

Other: