Mick Ryan & Paul Downes (Saturday/Sunday)

Mick Ryan is well known on the folk scene as a fine singer of traditional and original songs He has written a number of highly successful folk musicals - most recently, 'The Navvy's Wife' which was first performed at Chester Folk Festival in 2006 In this new duo Mick is joined by the consummately skilled and expressive singer & guitarist Paul Downes. Paul has a sensitive, yet fun approach to live performances which puts him among the most respected artists on the British acoustic music scene today. He has a rich musical background that has progressed through working with Phil Beer, The Arizona Smoke Revue, Pete Seeger and, currently, The Joyce Gang. Together then, Mick and Paul provide singing, music and entertainment of the very highest quality.