Busk Stops
Not bus stops, Busk Stops! Locations around town where fine musicians can be found and (free) entertainment can be enjoyed across the weekend. Definitely more fun than waiting for a bus.
Angling For Farthings revive traditional folk songs from 19th Century Hampshire and Dorset, revitalised with original arrangements and vocal harmonies, accompanied by guitar, ukulele, harmonium and percussion. They're experienced folk festival performers, including Whitchurch, Winchester Mayfest and Swanage, but this will be their first visit to Wimborne. Joining in with choruses will be encouraged! Facebook
Wesley Bennett is an Indie/Folk musician from Dorset. Celebrated as a prolific writer with songs that are honest, poetic, and deeply heartfelt. Blending intricate finger-picking with rich open tunings, his music captures the essence of the human condition in a way that feels both timeless and contemporary. Known for creating intimate, engaging performances, Wesley’s storytelling is relatable and real. A sign of the times.
Boodle have fun when they play and what you get is a range of songs influenced by blues, folk and jazz with a nod to country. They blend vocals, guitars, hydra-ukulele, clarinet, resonator, harmonica, string bass and electronic wind instrument (don’t ask!) to bring you music that will set your feet tapping, get you joining in and make you happy. What more could you want?
Cheese & Weasels are an Acoustic Folk duo. Bit of English, bit of Irish, bit of Scottish with a dash of Americana and a smidgeon of music hall - basically, they can't make up their mind what they are, but have been described as 'Raucous', 'Rousing' and dare we say 'Rambunctious'!
Damian Clarke plays two unusual ancient instruments, the Hammer Dulcimer and Hurdy Gurdy, both of which he also sings with, which seems to be rare in the music world. He plays songs and tunes, many Irish trad ones as well as medieval and modern pop songs. He has been a fixture in Cook's Row at Wimborne Minster Folk Festival for many years. You can sit on the wall opposite and enjoy his music in the summer sun.
Stewart Dalgliesh is a singer/songwriter with a love of contemporary folk, folk rock and Americana. In 2025 Stewart released a CD entitled ‘Sunset on Central’ comprising eleven personal compositions
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Destan Donemi are a Turkish folk duo based in Cardiff. They invite listeners on a journey of musical discovery, offering a fresh and dynamic perspective on the rich tapestry of Turkish music, building a bridge between Eastern/Western musical traditions. Their music transcends language, conveying powerful messages that resonate with audiences from all walks of life.
Robert Greenwell is a singer /songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and poet. He plays Guitar, Bass, Trumpet and Keyboards and of course loves singing and performing! His repertoire of songs and influences is very eclectic, ranging from unaccompanied traditional folk and shanties, to the songs and poems of Robert Burns. He often performs a complete tribute to the work of the Bard.
Guinea Lane are a saxophone quartet that was founded by four friends from very diverse musical backgrounds. They focus on folk music of the British Isles, playing original, dynamic and idiosyncratic arrangements and have built a repertoire of wholly original instrumental pieces and songs. The members of the quartet are: Rob on Soprano, Barbara on Alto, Jude on Tenor and Fiona playing Baritone.
John, Bill & Peter are three friends who have come together to share their love of music. They’ll be playing well known folk, blues and popular songs from the 60s and 70s.
Nicky Le Vens is a local singer/songwriter and can be seen at local open mics or busking around Poole and Bournemouth. He has a folk style in his composing and writes about his life experiences and faith in God. Nicky has albums on Spotify and Soundcloud.
Maerefolk is a four-piece folk band from Salisbury who play a wide range of traditional and modern folk songs and tunes. They have vocals, guitar, fiddle and bass and their material includes lively jigs and reels, thoughtful songs and beautiful harmonies. They are the resident band at Salisbury Folk Club.
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Ed Palmer. Having rekindled his interest in guitar during lockdown, Ed plays a mixture of modern folk, Indy and Americana songs.
Rev. Green deliver foot-stomping blues, folk, Americana and spirituals -
up-tempo, familiar, and built for people that love to sing along.
The Real Deal are a Bournemouth-based female vocal duo, Alex and Kaz, bringing rich two-part harmonies to classic soul, jazz, and country. Singing together for over a decade, they’ve performed at festivals, parties, and charity events. With their fun, engaging style, they love getting audiences singing and dancing along!
Will There Be Chairs formed two years ago with five experienced musicians who have toured with very well known artists across a mix of genres. The band have been a favourite at Shaftesbury fringe festival with their eclectic mix of folky, rocky, rootsy, groovy music... with three harmonising voices and captivating melodies… a real band for everyone.
Zukes are Chrissy Murrey and Jill Barr, a ukulele duo of soprano and bass ukeleles. Chrissy has a background in stage management and Jill teaches uke and co runs a u3a uke group. They play pop anthems , singalongs and Blasts from the Past. Expect feel good strumming.
