As a resident of the West Side (of the Pennines that is) Sheffield has become a second home and has a thriving music scene and a large student community.
In just a short distance it is possible to access the surrounding countryside and the Peak District is in easy reach - you can even take the "Folk Train"
Also .....some of the best pubs and brews in the North.

Want to know more?......
look up the South Riding Folk Network web site