jiva perform a gentle blend of acoustic guitars and vocal harmony, writing much of their own material. Their musical tastes include the likes of Allan Taylor, Melanie (yes, the original) Safka, Anthony John Clarke, Show of Hands, James Taylor and Ralph McTell.

In addition they design websites (jiva, Ashington Folk Club, The Bridge Folk Club, Chillingham Folk Club) and have done a fine makeover of the Cramlington site too. They also record other local musicians, designing and producing CD labels, inserts, artwork, etc. Phew! Busy busy busy.

Club Quotes

• The Taylor twins! Contemporary and self written material. Lovely harmonies...
• Always very easy listening music and enjoyable lyrics. Love the purple outfits...
• Enthusiastic supporters of the Club. Good choice of materials and good harmonies. Not sure about the purple...
• Jimmy & Val write a lot of their own songs and accompany themselves on various guitars. They have become real stalwarts of the Club. Confidence has really grown...
• Some good original material. Good harmonies
• Blyth's answer to 'Purple Haze'! Keen as mustard and writing some good songs. Capable of writing a really great song one day soon. Keep it up...
• Lovely dreamy stuff...
• Blyth's answer to Sonny & Cher...