Thursday 19th August Jeff Warner + Cath and Phil Tyler + Richard Dawson... Hailing from New Hampshire, Jeff grew up listening to the songs and stories of his father Frank Warner and the traditional singers his parents met during their folksong collecting trips through rural America. He is among the America's foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music, with songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America connecting 21st century audiences with the everyday lives–and artistry–of 19th century Americans. Playing concertina, banjo, guitar and several “pocket” instruments, including bones and spoons, his songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past. Not to be missed, the evening will be enhanced by performances from Cath and Phil Tyler and Richard Dawson. 8pm £5 Saturday 21st August Room Full of Owls... Based in the isolated Pennine-valley town of Alston, Room Full of Owls combine folk, funk and ambient pop to create their own distinct and catchy sound. Already-established singer/songwriter Fiona Clayton is backed by an energetic mix of guitar, fiddle, keys and funk-influenced rhythm section. The band have been astonishing audiences since their inception in early 2008, performing across Cumbria and the North of England, including a critically acclaimed performance at the Drystone Stage at Solfest and high-profile support slots with The Brute Chorus and the Joy Formidable. 8pm, £5 Friday 27th August The Suggestibles... The legendry team react at lightning speed to audience suggestions, instantly creating hilarious scenes, sketches and songs that will blow your mind. Their shows are addictive, different every time, expect the unexpected! Tickets available in advance from their Facebook page or Skiddle.com 7.30 £9/£7 Sunday 5th September Dhama Banana... After a month Dhama returns with a special outdoor event, as per usual just turn up for your chance to perform. 8pm free Tuesday 7th September Cider Tasting event. As part of a number of events we will be having in autumn to celebrate the humble apple and its amazing transformation into cider, we have decided to have a cider tasting evening. So if you are a cider connoisseur or completely new to apple stuff we will have something for everyone. There will be a buffet to accompany the drinks and the ticket price includes your tastes and food. Tickets available in advance from the bar. 8pm, £10 Thursday 9th September Jamboree... As the autumn sets in the Cool Aid boys will try their best to brighten your lives with some fab tunes as the evenings draw in. Look out for the food special and it’ll probably time to bring out the hot cider by then. outside, free The Cumberland is a great place for gigs as well as other events like comedy and poetry. If you would like to put on your own event then you can hire the venue for: £90 (Inc PA and Sound Technician). We ask for a £50 refundable deposit and ask that you provide posters for your event. The Cumberland venue is available to hire for everything from parties to weddings and anything in between. We like to help in any way we can so if you want extras like decorations, food, help with entertainment and other lovely stuff then please email us to have a chat about what you want, especially if it’s for a special occasion. Aside from that the basic costs are: £110 payable in advance (inc PA for your own music and room hire). £60 if you need a sound technician for your own band. Food can be provided and buffets start from £6 per head. However you are welcome to bring your own food. The following is a list of the equipment we have available. If you need to discuss any other technical requirements please call or email Carl • Mixing Desk: Yamaha MG16/4 • Gate / Compressor: Behringer Multicom Pro-XL • EQ: Behringer Ultragraph Pro • Effects: tc electronics M350 • Speakers: Subs: 2 x RCF Art Series 705AS • Tops: 2 x RCF Art Series 322A (Active) • Monitors: 2 x Carlsbro Alpha PM12 • (1 x Active 1 x Passive Linked) • Microphones: 4 x SM58’s, 4 x SM57’s • 1 x AKG DM112 Kick Drum Mic • DI: 4 x DI boxes • Backline (Bass): 1 x Ashdown Bass Magnifyer • ABM 300 • 1 x Ashdown ABM 115-500 • Lighting: House: Dimable House Lighting • Stage: 3 x 650 Fresnels • Projection: 1 x Panasonic PT-LB20VEA • Data Projector • 1 x Manual 16:9 Aspect Ratio Projector Screen