Formed in 2012, local band Itchy Fingershave gained a prestigious spot on the Main Stage atthis year’s Great British Folk Weekend at Butlin’s, Skegness in December. With an instrumental line up of Guitar, Harmonica, Washboard, Bass and Mandolin they will be playing a mix of Piedmont Blues, Ragtime, Swing and Country Blues. Apart from radio appearances they have a busy schedule playing shows and festivals all over the country.

Itchy Fingers are:Peter Swift: vocals, guitar & occasional kazoo!Paul Hickson: mandolin, guitar & vocalsNigel Hole: percussion (mostly electric washboard)Martin Scutt: harmonica, vocalsPaul Stainthorp: ersatz stand-up resonator bass

“Itchy Fingers…make your toes tapand your knees twitch with a mixof blues, ragtime and old-time sounds.”Steve Jackson, Lincs Echo

“This fine Lincolnshire band with a broad

appeal deliver strong melodies, hooks

and lyrics. Catch them live and they are

sure to lift your head, heart and soul.”

Alan Ritson, Lincoln City Radio