Other web-sites well worth a visit ...

Resources:

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 Marcus Coulter, Birmingham based pipe maker

Collaborations:

Chieftains 'A Chieftains Celebration' album Northumbrian Pipers discography site

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 The Powder Monkeys - Powerpop, rhythm and passion from Bradford 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 Dave Williams Memorial Weekend

Dance:

Flag Crackers of Craven - Border Morris Side

Other:

The Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire.