ANNIE ORWIN BAND

The fabulous Annie Orwin Band is one you will want to see again and again. Annie has an amazing, unique, bluesy, rocky voice like no-one else and sings the songs with such emotion and power you get shivers down your spine! Annie is surrounded by a band of equally fabulous musicians: Eric Green on Drums, Shaun Taylor on Bass and Jim Smith on Guitar. This is a band not to be missed....... Come and see the Annie Orwin band and come back and see them again!!

MO SCOTT ACOUSTIC TRIO

Mo, who has established a reputation through performances at major jazz and blues festivals, is regarded as one of the most exciting female singers around. Carrying on the tradition of the great female vocalists, she performs a variety of Jazz and Blues songs, ranging from the most delicate of jazz ballads to ‘hot blues’. Mo is supported by Rod Sinclair playing acoustic six string and slide guitar and Neil Harland, double bass.

THE ANDREA PATTISON BAND

Andrea is one of the very best singers in the North East. She’s fronted the successful professional function band “Laughing Jacks” for many years. This new band plays Andrea’s favourite tracks from the country, blues and soul repertoire as well as some of her own compositions. The line up features renowned local guitarist/songwriter Jim Hornsby.
www.myspace.com/singerandrea

CHUBBY BROWN tribute - TUBBY BROON

Peter Brown, a well established Geordie comedian, former member of comedy show band "The Don Juan’s", has now expanded his career to perform a tribute to the legendary Chubby Brown, which he does to perfection as well as being a stand-up comic/compere under his own name.      www.tubbybroon.com

WALLER, WHITTAKER AND HARCOURT

Mick Waller, Mick Whittaker and Charlie Harcourt, three North East music legends, together in one band. All established musicians who have all had their own bands, Charlie still performs with the renowned Junco Partners.

MICK WALLER EXPERIENCE

Mick and his band have performed at many private functions at Porters, every one has been a major success due to their professionalism and talent. Mike is on keyboard and he is joined by John Wheeler on Sax and Duncan Taylor on drums. 

KIRSTY McGEE

Kirsty is establishing herself as a singer songwriter of immense talent and is destined to become a major force in contemporary music.

Absolutely superb, memorable, I love her songs, I love her way - bob harris bbc radio 2
www.kirstymcgee.com

PETE SCOTT

Pete Scott was born in Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne. He started out singing in folk clubs and has gone on to perform both nationally and internationally. Pete, who toured extensively in the 70's and 80's supporting major names such as Lindisfarne, Janis Ian, Judy Tzuke, John Martyn and Richard Thompson, suspended regular gigging in the 90's to concentrate on writing and teaching, including contributing to a number of successful theatre projects.
www.petescott.co.uk

BOO HEWERDINE

Boo has written over 400 songs for, and often with, other people, to name a few - kd Lang, Steve Booker, Natalie Imbruglia, Paul Young , Eddi Reader, Emma Bunton. Porters have been lucky enough to have Boo performing twice, both times to packed houses, covering the albums ‘A Live One’ and ‘Harmonograph’. Watch out for Boo returning……
www.boohewerdine.net

DIESEL THERAPY

Jim Hornsby country guitarist, dobro player and banjo player joined on stage with country guitarist Danny Holmes, bassist Tony Hornsby and drummer Lee Guyler

"It’s music to smile to – a drift over ragtime, western swing, country blues and occasionally a Tulsa-groove...they’re Musical Jack Daniels"
www.dieseltherapy.com

THE JOHN BLACK BAND

This newly formed band features highly experienced professional players. The band have chosen a selection of classic and contemporary blues and rock tracks to form a varied and interesting repertoire.

Artists covered include: Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, Jon Mayer, Paul Simon, Thin Lizzie and Fleetwood Mac.
www.johnblackband.co.uk