AcousticA Distinctly Celtic in style, AcousticA source their music from traditional Irish, Scottish, French and English Tunes. They play traditional tunes and original material . The band are Sandy Bryson - bouzouki, Willy Simmons - flute and whistle, Martin Dobson - concertina		Alison Parker & the Third Man Playing blue-grass and folk, this band from Wirral perform with a vitality that will get your feet tapping.  With guitar, mandolin, fiddle and double-bass, the band sing all over Wirral and host a lively singers' session at The Plasters Arms, Hoylake, every Monday.		Brian Lupton Wirral based Brian Lupton sings regularly at folk clubs in the area and performs at folk clubs and charity events around the Wirral area.  He is well-known for his easy style and his repertoire includes popular songs which just lend themselves to singing the chorus.		Dawn Beth Evans & Alan Hesford This talented duo blend perfectly together. Dawn's beautifully clear voice compliments Alan's sensitive guitar style. They sing in a mainly contemporary folk style, including Joni Mitchell favourites. Based in North Wales, Dawn and Alan are part of the Hungry Horse team.
'Gypsy' John Warburton North Wales based John  Warburton is a singer-songwriter whose songs are written in the traditional style. His repertoire includes not only traditional songs but his other great influences, the 1970's and Donovan. In October 2012 he organised Folk In The Hills Festival at Treuddyn, North Wales. John is part of the Hungry Horse team		John Williams  John Williams only came into folk music three years ago. Playing mandocello, John sings contemporary songs, including  favourite Richard Shindell numbers. John can be seen at the Smooth cafe Lounge, Hoylake and is part of the Hungry Horse team.		Mel Barratt Mel Barratt's unique, easy style endears him to all who hear him sing and play. His humorous songs will make you smile and  his gentle songs will move you. He is an expert at drawing in the audience. Mel is a stalwart of the Hungry Horse Folk Club and sings in folk clubs on Wirral.		Merry Hell Acoustic Merry Hell is an English 8 piece folk-rock band from Wigan, formed in 2011  The band consists of John, Bob & Andrew  Kettle, Virginia Kettle, Lee Goulding, Phil Knight, and Andrew Dawson. Their roots lie in The Tansads, a 9-piece quasi folk-punk-rock orchestra.
Paul ‘Formby’ Robinson Paul Robinson has been involved in folk music for many years and he is a great supporter of folk and acoustic music.  Paul  runs the Maghull Folk Club, a friendly informal club where people enjoy one thing, having a thoroughly good sing! Paul ‘Formby’ Robinson brings you  a selection of George Formby songs		Phil Chisnall Phil Chisnall is well-known on the acoustic scene on Wirral. He is a prolific singer-songwriter,  an expert guitarist and he is well-known for his songwriting. He currently has his own band who recently performed at the Wirral International Guitar Festival of Great Britain.		Rose Price, Dave Russell & Chris Lee  'The Fab 3' combine their musical styles with a brazen enthusiasm for the songs of the Fab Four, to bring you two celebratory Beatlemania sessions over the weekend.  Gifted with a lovely voice and a winning way with a song, Rose Price is also a versatile guitarist.  She is performing a solo set at the festival.		Stewart Lever Singer, songwriter, naturist and dreamer. A really lovely guy, bringing happiness and smiles to people he meets and sings to. A great guitarist, some of his songs are powerfully emotional. We joined him in his winter home of Fuerteventura last winter with sing songs on the beach (starkers!!!) He’s promised us that he’ll keep his clothes on for the Festival!"
The Chester Songbirds & An Croenen   The Chester Songbirds will be singing a wide variety of songs, including four part harmony traditionals, modern classics and songs written by their musical director An Croenen. Originally from Flanders, An studied singing at the Royal Conservatory in Ghent, Belgium. They perform at many charity events in the area.		The Goat Roper Rodeo Band These lads from the North Wales Coast are making a lot of new friends out on the road with Tom on the 'Hound Dog' bass and superb guitar interplay from Sam and Jim. Their show has it all -from the sweetest heartbreak harmonies to the greasiest juke joint stompers. This is a must-see show for all lovers of acoustic country blues		The Mersey Rigger Merseyrigger is a Liverpool-based folk and maritime band. As a working traditional folk/shanty quartet, they also play an extensive repertoire of traditional Liverpool and world sea-songs. They have composed and performed Titanic: Queen of the Ocean, a new and original folk musical, telling the story of the Titanic from the point of view of its passengers		Timberwolf   (Neil & Gill Sharman)  Neil & Gill have travelled throughout the U.K. Their act features a variety of music from ‘60’s right up to the present day, and cover a wide range of musical tastes. They have over 13 years experience in the music business, and were the support act for the touring band of American singer/songwriter John Denver.
Virginia Kettle   A well-respected singer-songwriter in her own right, with two solo albums under her belt, Virginia is a member of Merry Hell Acoustic, to which her perfect, pure-toned vocal is an asset. This wonderfully talented all-round artist also plays acoustic guitar, dulcimer and, if that wasn’t enough, biscuit tin!		Vocal Point Vocal Point are the resident band at the Hungry Horse Folk Club, Ellesmere Port. John & Angie are your festival directors, and the band is completed by John's sister, Sue. With a wealth of musical experience behind them in various capacities, they sing traditional and contemporary folk songs with guitars, vocals and percussion and a capella.		Wirral Ukulele Orchestra  The 35 strong Wirral orchestra has an age range from 18 to almost 80. "We always find it puts a smile on people's faces" said Tom Baker, a senior member of the orchestra. Dedicated to squeezing some seriously goodtime music from this titchy Hawaiian instrument, they have played everywhere from church halls to St George's Hall.		Gordon Morris Together with Pete and Sandra Massey and Graham Morris, Gordon is one the "The Marrowbones" who have been performing at and running folk clubs for over forty years. Gordon specialises in maritime songs and has recorded a number of nautical poems written by Cecily Fox Smith which he has set to music.  He has a spot at this festival so have a look out for it.  Very interesting indeed.