Guitar, recorder, melodeon, anglo concertina, hammered dulcimer. Occasionally bones, but I've come to realise that a little percussion can go along way, unless the player is really good, which I'm not, so I do that sparingly. I sing too.

Mainly British, and particularly English, traditional songs and tunes. But a good song is a good song, whatever its origins.

I've been performing solo (as floor singer and paid guest) in folk clubs for nearly 45 years, although these days it's mostly informal tune sessions. I've played in a couple of ceilidh bands (one of which became nationally known and played many of the major English festivals) with whom I've made a couple of albums, and also contributed a track to a compilation album. I also help to organise local ceilidhs.