Pomahaka-Tyne are a folk duo who perform traditional and contemporary songs and tunes from North-East England, Scotland, Ireland, America and beyond. Janet Thomson sings and plays guitar, alongside Helen Douglas who plays the Northumbrian Small Pipes and a variety of whistles. We are named, 'Pomahaka Tyne', after our home-town rivers.
Penni performs across many genres, but folk and acoustic blues are the well-spring she loves to return to. Expect contemporary folk, originals and acoustic blues, maybe some trad – in performances that wrap deceptively simple accompaniment around her heartfelt and wide-ranging vocals. Penni has been actively involved in the folk scene at various times. She […]
The East Coast Folk club kicks the year off with a floor singers night - everyone welcome!
Christmas is on the horizon and with it the last event of the year, featuring the Skiffy Rivets, known for amusing songs, great harmonies and general good cheer. Playing as a four piece Holly Carrington, and Sue Tearne concentrate solely on vocals, while Pete Parnham also plays guitar and Cathy Dyer rounds it out with […]
DIANE PONZIO was born and raised in New York City, honing her performing skills in the clubs and coffeehouses of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. She is a graduate of both the “Fame” school (The High School of Performing Arts in NYC) and the City University of New York with a degree in Mathematics. Diane’s songs blend musical […]
