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			Johnny Handle founded the Folksong and Ballad Club in Newcastle’s Bridge Hotel with Louis Killen in 1958. He’s recorded many albums, both with the High Level Ranters and as a solo musician and singer. He plays accordion, keyboards, banjo, whistle and the Northumbrian pipes. In 1999, Johnny was engaged by the Northumbria Anthology as researcher and compiled an impressive collection of songs from many sources. To see a list of songs available through MWM, please click here
			David Haslam was offered the post of principal flute in the Scottish National Orchestra when still a student at the Royal Academy of Music. In 1962, he joined the Northern Sinfonia, again as principal flute. Since his appointment as Associate Conductor in 1966, he has conducted numerous concerts at home and abroad, working with artists including John Lill, Ida Haendel, Radu Lupu, Maurice André and Cecille Ousset. He wrote the music to six Johnny Morris stories and conducted all the Sinfonia’s children’s concerts in which Johnny appeared. In 1988, he recorded his arrangements of Northumbrian songs with Sir Thomas Allen and Sheila Armstrong. To see a list of compositions and arrangements available through MWM, please click here
			Ralph Hawkes Songs available through MWM: But It’s Mine Everything Changes (with Marian Aitchison) Jenny Was There Mary Ann (with Marian Aitchison) Mary Lister Playin’ Hard To Get (with Marian Aitchison) Take Me Up The Tyne (with Marian Aitchison) There’ll Be No-one Else For Me (with Marian Aitchison)
			Brendan Healy started his career as a musician, playing keyboards in groups around his native North East. He then moved to theatre and to Tyne Tees TV to present children's programmes. Brendan still works in television and has written over forty signature tunes to date. Brendan has played keyboards with Lindisfarne, and currently plays for John Miles and writes with Brian Johnson of AC/DC. For the last ten years, he's also worked as a comedian and is in great demand on the after dinner circuit. Videos: MWMDVD1012    (The) Story Of The Hoppings MWMDVD67        Tall Stories CD: MWMCDSP67       Tall Stories
			Tim Healy is probably best known for his rôle as Dennis, the gaffer in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet. Since then, he’s appeared in many TV dramas, including The Lost World, Heartburn Hotel, A Perfect Spy, The Grand and Common as Muck. In 2002, he rejoined fellow Geordies Jimmy Nail and Kevin Whately for the first new series of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet in over 15 years. Songs available through MWM: (A) Bairn Named Sue     (with Brian Johnson, Jimmy Nail & Kevin Whately) Desperado January Song (with the Lindisfarne Big Band) (The) Neighbours Doon Belaa Somebody Stole Me Bottle (with Graeme Danby) Video: MWMDVD79    Now And Then
			Chick Henderson (real name: Henderson Rowntree) got his nickname when a fan brought him a hot chicken supper. He became an international star with Begin The Beguine, recorded in 1939. But the disc didn't mention Chick's name, giving the credit to Joe Loss And His Band. The singer received £4 for the recording session, while the bandleader picked up a gold disc! Chick Henderson died in mysterious circumstances in 1944, aged only 31. To see a list of songs available through MWM, please click here
			The High Level Ranters have been playing traditional music for over 30 years. Their name comes from the location of a folk club at the North end of the High Level Bridge across the Tyne. The original Ranters were Alistair Anderson, Tommy Gilfellon, Johnny Handle, and Colin Ross. At various times, Forster Charlton, John Doonan, Pete Wood and Louis Killen have been members. The current line up is Jim Hall, Johnny Handle and Colin Ross. Songs available through MWM: (The) Canny Shepherd Laddies Danny’s He’s Got Them On The Run Ye’re Gannin’ To Be A Keelman
			Bobby Hooper was best known for The Dixielanders show that he formed with Billy Martin. The Dixielanders appeared many times on television, and some footage of their act is still available on the Comedy Classics video. In the late 70s, they launched the Dixielanders Music Hall, with James Bolam and Malcolm McDonald among the celebrities at the opening night. In 1979, a recording of the show ‘The Fabulous Dixielanders’ was issued as an album, and was recently re-released on CD and cassette by popular demand. Disc: The Fabulous Dixielanders    MWMCDSP24
			George House Monologues available through MWM: Hawks’s Men Moses Disc: The Very Best of Larn Yersel’ Geordie & Geordierama    MWMCDSP18
			The Hush were formed in 2001 by Jed Grimes (guitar, vocals) to record new arrangements of a range of songs from the vast repertoire originating in the North East of England. Jed is joined by Bob Fox (guitar, vocals), Paul Smith (drums, percussion), Neil Harland (bass), Graham Wood (keyboards) and Garry Linsley (sax). The Hush have also recorded with various guest singers, including Judy Dinning, Benny Graham, Ray Stubbs and Jane Wade. To see a list of songs available through MWM, please click here
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