DICK Gaughan is one of the most potent artists to emerge from the Scottish folk music revival. Renowned for his dexterous guitar-playing and tremendous voice, his songs are passionate and personal commentaries on life and his working class Scottish identity. The highly regarded Leith-born singer, songwriter, composer and record producer, plays Kendal's Brewery Arts Centre on Thursday, July 9 (7.30pm). Box office 01539-725133.