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Chipping Sodbury
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1st Thu S. Glos SODBURY CHIPPING SODBURY FOLK NIGHT Facebook: Chipping Sodbury Folk Night Jo Cullum 07974 381333 → The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 8pm ⇒ Email jocullum<at>hotmail.co.uk ⊕ 8pm to 11pm. Everyone welcome, audience and performers. We welcome all acoustic styles and genres. Floor spots allocated on first-come basis so get there early to be sure to get a spot. £1 on singers' nights. More info: see Facebook |
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2nd Fri S. Glos FRAMPTON COTTERELL FOLK@FRAMPTON COTTERELL (no website) Steve Goodfield ...............
→ Crossbow House, School Road, Frampton Cotterell, BSD36 2DB. 8 to 11pm.
⇒ Contacts : Andrew Edgington (andrewedgington77<at>gmail.com) or Steve Goodfield (steveg<at>wantedman.net)
⊕ Sing-around with occasional spotlight sets. All types of folk and traditional music, plus modern songs in the acoustic tradition.
Great acoustics. Community Association Bar. Car parking. Play, sing or listen. Friendly and welcoming club. £2 per person to cover costs. [Added April 2019]
2nd Fri S. Glos FRAMPTON COTTERELL FOLK@FRAMPTON COTTERELL (no website) Steve Goodfield ...............
→ Crossbow House, School Road, Frampton Cotterell, BSD36 2DB. 8 to 11pm.
⇒ Contacts : Andrew Edgington (andrewedgington77<at>gmail.com) or Steve Goodfield (steveg<at>wantedman.net)
⊕ Sing-around with occasional spotlight sets. All types of folk and traditional music, plus modern songs in the acoustic tradition.
Great acoustics. Community Association Bar. Car parking. Play, sing or listen. Friendly and welcoming club. £2 per person to cover costs. [Added April 2019]
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Wkly Fri S. Glos SHORTWOOD DRAGON FOLK CLUB http://dragonfolkclub.blogspot.co.uk Colin Owen 0117 9600273 → Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol BS16 9NG. 8.15pm, all year. ⇒ Email Simon Meeds, dragonfolk<at>rosma.co.uk ⊕ Friendly FC welcomes singers, musicians and audience etc. [Changed venue 2017 Jan] |
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2nd Sat. Bristol KNOWLE THE REDCATCH CLUB https://redcatchclub.vistaprintdigital.com Trevor Carter 0117 9665514
→ Redcatch Community Centre, Redcatch Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2EP.
⇒ Trevor Carter, windmillbard@aol.co.uk, 0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕ Quality acts will headline each month, with local performers beforehand. Admission £8, or £3 for performers; it is a BYO event. To join our mailing list, please email windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, with your name. [2018 Dec, new member]
2nd Sat. Bristol KNOWLE THE REDCATCH CLUB https://redcatchclub.vistaprintdigital.com Trevor Carter 0117 9665514
→ Redcatch Community Centre, Redcatch Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2EP.
⇒ Trevor Carter, windmillbard@aol.co.uk, 0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕ Quality acts will headline each month, with local performers beforehand. Admission £8, or £3 for performers; it is a BYO event. To join our mailing list, please email windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, with your name. [2018 Dec, new member]
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Cornwall, and Devon including Plymouth & Torbay
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Gloucestershire
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Somerset and Dorset Includes North Somerset and BANES (Bath and NE Somerset)
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Day Varies Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR concerts & dances www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk
music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
Day Varies Som. PRIDDY KIZZY MUSIC CONCERTS www.kizzymusic.co.uk Dean Collier 01749 678949
→ Priddy Village Hall, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3BE, & other venues. Various dates & times throughout the year.
⇒ Kizzy Music, Rose Farm, Wells Road, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3AZ. Email: info<at>kizzymusic.co.uk
⊕ A new promoter of good music for rural communities in the West Country.
Day Var (Occ) Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK CONCERTS www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events John Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm.
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Occasional purely acoustic concerts limited to around 65 people [Jul 2018, new entry]
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1st Sun Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR MUSIC & SONG CLUB www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (not Aug)
⊕ Folk / acoustic music and song club, in the cosy Halsway Manor bar. Play, sing or just listen. Free. Contact the Manor: 01984 618274
2nd Sun Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK SONG NIGHT www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events John Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not July or August.
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Songs mostly – but musicians welcome too. Contrary to popular belief, John does not lynch anyone who sings non-traditional stuff!
[Jan 2018, new member]
4th Sun Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events Mandy Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not August.
⇒ Contact Mandy Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen. [Jan 2018, new member]
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Weekly Mon Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT FOLK DANCE CLUB (no website) Monty 01308 423 442
→ Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, DT6 3JQ. Every Monday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
⇒ Sue on 01308 458 165 or Monty on 01308 423 442, email monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required.
Admission £3.00 for members (annual membership £3), £4 for non-members, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under. [June 2019, new member]
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2nd Tue N.Som NAILSEA NAILSEA FC singers/musicians www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk David Francis 01275 540231
→ Grove Sports Centre, opposite The Ring o’ Bells.
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ A chance to play or just sit back and listen. And it’s free! Occasional days of dance, barn dances, workshops.
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4th Fri Som. ASHILL ASHILL SINGAROUND /MUSIC SESSION (no website) Tony Watts 01823 480414
→ The Ashill Inn (01823 480 471), Ashill (near Ilminster), Somerset TA19 9ND. 8.30pm.
⊕ Very friendly unplugged singaround / music session. All styles, all ages, all abilities, all welcome. FREE chips for performers.
3rd Fri,+ N.Som NAILSEA NAILSEA FOLK CLUB www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk David Francis 01275 540231
→ The Ring o’ Bells, 8.00pm; or The Tithe Barn, 8pm.
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Usually 3rd Friday, but varies, + other nights. Concert Nights, from great solo artists to seven piece bands. Live music at its most intimate.
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1st Sat (some) Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CEILIDHS https://bridportceilidhs.wordpress.com Mecki or Monty 01308 423 442
→ St Mary’s Church House Hall, adjacent to St Mary’s Church, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW. 1st Saturdays, January-March; June; September-December. 7.30 – 11pm
⇒ Mecki or Monty: 01308 423 442 to reserve tickets or for more information. Email: monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/bridportceilidhs
⊕ Run ‘for the fun of it’! Some of the best bands and callers, mixed and matched to give both experienced and new dancers an entertaining and exciting evening. Whatever your main dancing interest, a warm welcome. No partners required. [June 2019, new member]
3rd Sat (Sep-May) Som. HUISH EPISCOPI ELI’S (ROSE & CROWN) TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND (no website) Rod Harrington 01823 481253
→ Eli’s (The Rose & Crown)(01458 250494), Huish Episcopi (near Langport) TA10 9QT, on the A372. September to May inclusive, 8.30pm.
⇒ Rod Harrington, 01823 481253, harrington.rod<at>gmail.com
⊕ “And on the 8th Day, He created Eli’s, and Lo! there was singing” - John Waltham [October 2019, new member]
----- FW news copied online on www.folklife.org.uk/somerset-dorset.html
------------- Somerset & Dorset: DAY VARIES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Day Varies Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR concerts & dances www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD.
⊕ Halsway Manor is an independent charity providing a year round programme of events and learning activities in traditional folk
music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts. All are welcome.
Day Varies Som. PRIDDY KIZZY MUSIC CONCERTS www.kizzymusic.co.uk Dean Collier 01749 678949
→ Priddy Village Hall, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3BE, & other venues. Various dates & times throughout the year.
⇒ Kizzy Music, Rose Farm, Wells Road, Priddy, Wells, Somerset BA5 3AZ. Email: info<at>kizzymusic.co.uk
⊕ A new promoter of good music for rural communities in the West Country.
Day Var (Occ) Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK CONCERTS www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events John Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm.
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Occasional purely acoustic concerts limited to around 65 people [Jul 2018, new entry]
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1st Sun Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR MUSIC & SONG CLUB www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (not Aug)
⊕ Folk / acoustic music and song club, in the cosy Halsway Manor bar. Play, sing or just listen. Free. Contact the Manor: 01984 618274
2nd Sun Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK SONG NIGHT www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events John Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not July or August.
⇒ Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Songs mostly – but musicians welcome too. Contrary to popular belief, John does not lynch anyone who sings non-traditional stuff!
[Jan 2018, new member]
4th Sun Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events Mandy Waltham 01963 362890
→ The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not August.
⇒ Contact Mandy Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen. [Jan 2018, new member]
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Weekly Mon Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT FOLK DANCE CLUB (no website) Monty 01308 423 442
→ Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, DT6 3JQ. Every Monday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
⇒ Sue on 01308 458 165 or Monty on 01308 423 442, email monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required.
Admission £3.00 for members (annual membership £3), £4 for non-members, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under. [June 2019, new member]
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2nd Tue N.Som NAILSEA NAILSEA FC singers/musicians www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk David Francis 01275 540231
→ Grove Sports Centre, opposite The Ring o’ Bells.
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ A chance to play or just sit back and listen. And it’s free! Occasional days of dance, barn dances, workshops.
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4th Fri Som. ASHILL ASHILL SINGAROUND /MUSIC SESSION (no website) Tony Watts 01823 480414
→ The Ashill Inn (01823 480 471), Ashill (near Ilminster), Somerset TA19 9ND. 8.30pm.
⊕ Very friendly unplugged singaround / music session. All styles, all ages, all abilities, all welcome. FREE chips for performers.
3rd Fri,+ N.Som NAILSEA NAILSEA FOLK CLUB www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk David Francis 01275 540231
→ The Ring o’ Bells, 8.00pm; or The Tithe Barn, 8pm.
⇒ 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, Bristol, BS48 4NH. nailseafolkclub<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Usually 3rd Friday, but varies, + other nights. Concert Nights, from great solo artists to seven piece bands. Live music at its most intimate.
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1st Sat (some) Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT CEILIDHS https://bridportceilidhs.wordpress.com Mecki or Monty 01308 423 442
→ St Mary’s Church House Hall, adjacent to St Mary’s Church, South Street, Bridport DT6 3NW. 1st Saturdays, January-March; June; September-December. 7.30 – 11pm
⇒ Mecki or Monty: 01308 423 442 to reserve tickets or for more information. Email: monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk www.facebook.com/bridportceilidhs
⊕ Run ‘for the fun of it’! Some of the best bands and callers, mixed and matched to give both experienced and new dancers an entertaining and exciting evening. Whatever your main dancing interest, a warm welcome. No partners required. [June 2019, new member]
3rd Sat (Sep-May) Som. HUISH EPISCOPI ELI’S (ROSE & CROWN) TRADITIONAL SINGAROUND (no website) Rod Harrington 01823 481253
→ Eli’s (The Rose & Crown)(01458 250494), Huish Episcopi (near Langport) TA10 9QT, on the A372. September to May inclusive, 8.30pm.
⇒ Rod Harrington, 01823 481253, harrington.rod<at>gmail.com
⊕ “And on the 8th Day, He created Eli’s, and Lo! there was singing” - John Waltham [October 2019, new member]
Wiltshire with Swindon ----- FW news copied online on www.folklife.org.uk/Wiltshire
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Wkly Mon Wilts DEVIZES DEVIZES FOLK CLUB www.devizesfolkclub.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990 → 20 St John’s Street, Devizes SN10 1BT. 8pm ∗ info<at>devizesfolkclub.co.uk See also “Devizes Folk Club” on Facebook ⊕ Devizes Folk Club invites all to share their music with a friendly group of enthusiasts of all types of folk music, songs and traditions. All welcome. The Club runs every Monday except Bank Holidays and August. ------------- Wiltshire: WEDNESDAY--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1st,3rd Wed Wilts HIGHWORTH WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB www.whitehorsefolkclub.co.uk Derrick Beer 01793 762070 → St. Michael’s Church Room, Vicarage Lane, Highworth. 8.00pm ⊕ A small welcoming and diverse group of people who meet to sing and play. We have singarounds and guest nights and a wide range of music is sung and played. Visitors most welcome. Contacts: Derrick (above); Geoff Davies 01793 706753. ------------- Wiltshire: FRIDAY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wkly Fri Wilts SWINDON SWINDON FOLKSINGERS CLUB https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/ Eric Stott 01793 521301 → The Ashford Road Club, 17-18 Ashford Road, Swindon SN1 3NT (upstairs). 8.15pm ⇒ Eric Stott, 43 Stanier Street, SWINDON, Wilts, SN1 5QU. eric.stott<at>virgin.net See also Facebook ⊕ Traditional singers & musicians, leading revivalists, song and music makers. CHANGES FROM 18/1/2019, SEE UPDATES 1st,3rd Fri Wilts TROWBRIDGE VILLAGE PUMP FRIDAY FOLK www.villagepump.org.uk Rosie Upton 01225 865107 → The Village Pump, behind The Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge BA14 8BN. 7.30 for 8.00pm ⇒ http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Village-Pump/284785191882 Artist contact: Rosie Upton, rosieupton<at>icloud.com. 24 Bearfield Buildings, Bradford on Avon BA15 1RP. Boooking The Pump for gigs or rehearsals, Pete MacGregor, pete_macgregor<at>icloud.com, 01225 865107 / 07941 611262. ⊕ An evening of musical entertainment evenings in the unique atmosphere of ‘The Pump’. Enjoy a mixture of top international performers, up and coming younger musicians and a wide range of ‘local heroes’. [2017 Feb, new member] |
Performers, Media, Services
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⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
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LIST 2: FOLK performers --- Music & Song <Pf.1>
PERFORMERS. Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG • Pf.1a-c, general • Pf.1d-h, specific
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- Dance <PF.2>
PERFORMERS. Pf.2 FOLK DANCE
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
LIST 2: folk PERFORMERS --- Spoken Word <PF.3>
PERFORMERS. Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
List 3: FOLK Media <M.>
M.1 Online Folk Magazines & Listings
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
List 4: FOLK Services <S.>
S.1 Folk Journalists
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
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Performers Many performers travel across the country; so we give the home county just for info
For UK-wide Agencies - which may include local performers - see our webpage: And Elsewhere
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Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG we will be adding your small pictures to the left of entries
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG we will be adding your small pictures to the left of entries
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Georgia Lewis band
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• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207 ⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English, Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms. [Changed links: Jan 2018] • Wiltshire-based Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Ted Shaw 01793 724561 ⇒ ted<at>friggitt.co.uk ⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond. Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS band www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628 ⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com ⊕ Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound! [Changed links: Jan 2018] |
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
Dave & Anni
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• Wiltshire-based
Wilts DAVE WEBBER & ANNI FENTIMAN http://www.oldandnewtradition.com/daveandanni Dave & Anni 01249 720866 ⌂ The Old Hall, Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5HD. daveandanni<at>oldandnewtradition.com 07976 521788 / 01249 720866 ⊕ Lovers of traditional music generally. We sing together in harmony, songs of love and social comment. [New Members, 2017 Oct] |
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
Bill Crawford
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• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol KEVIN ADAMS http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/ Kevin Adams 07855 092975 ⇒ 90 St Francis Drive, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1QA folksinger.kevin<at>gmail.com [New website: FQ Apr 2016] ⊕ Guitar and songs, mainly contemporary with noticeable nostalgia for 60/70s folk boom; some unaccompanied trad choruses still turn up at times, • Somerset-based Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838 ⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863 ⊕ Traditional singer and MC – West Country born & bred. His repertoire is largely but not exclusively traditional Westcountry, drawing heavily on the Baring-Gould collection and Sharp’s Somerset singers. He is a regular performer at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. Somerset PETE KIDDLE now see Wales: Swansea • Wiltshire-based Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628 ⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com ⊕ Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound!" [Changed links: Jan 2018] |
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery
→ indicates venue and times
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N. Somerset BARLEY RYE CHOIR www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye Keith Burrows 01179 248817
→ Practices at the Ring o’ Bells, Nailsea, North Somerset on Sunday evenings
⊕ Performs at local festivals in 3- and 4-part harmony.
→ indicates venue and times
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N. Somerset BARLEY RYE CHOIR www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/barleyrye Keith Burrows 01179 248817
→ Practices at the Ring o’ Bells, Nailsea, North Somerset on Sunday evenings
⊕ Performs at local festivals in 3- and 4-part harmony.
Pf.1e Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol The BRISTOL SHANTYMEN (no website) Maggie Starkey 01454 321943
⇒ 4 Pitchcombe, Yate, Bristol, South Glos, BS17 4JX
⊕ The group perform shanties and forebitters. Available for festivals, folk clubs functions, etc.
Bristol The HARRY BROWNS www.harrybrowns.co.uk Chris Fry 01458 274407
⊕ Salty fun and songs of the sea from this longstanding band of vagabonds: jaw dropping harmonies, superb instrumentation and always a bundle of laughs.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Ted Shaw 01793 724561
⇒ ted<at>friggitt.co.uk
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
• Based in Bristol & South Glos
Bristol The BRISTOL SHANTYMEN (no website) Maggie Starkey 01454 321943
⇒ 4 Pitchcombe, Yate, Bristol, South Glos, BS17 4JX
⊕ The group perform shanties and forebitters. Available for festivals, folk clubs functions, etc.
Bristol The HARRY BROWNS www.harrybrowns.co.uk Chris Fry 01458 274407
⊕ Salty fun and songs of the sea from this longstanding band of vagabonds: jaw dropping harmonies, superb instrumentation and always a bundle of laughs.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Ted Shaw 01793 724561
⇒ ted<at>friggitt.co.uk
⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond.
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Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Professional caller available for all occasions and event sizes; corporate, weddings, festivals, and private parties! For more information or to make a booking, please get in touch! [New member: Sep 2016]
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Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands arranged by county
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English,
Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms.
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Professional caller available for all occasions and event sizes; corporate, weddings, festivals, and private parties! For more information or to make a booking, please get in touch! [New member: Sep 2016]
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Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands arranged by county
• Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207
⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English,
Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms.
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Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
→ indicates venue and times
No Display members in these counties at present
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Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts THE POTTERNE MUMMERS www.potternemummers.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⇒ info<at>potternemummers.co.uk
⊕ Guardians of the traditional Potterne Mummers Play, touring the pubs round Devizes in the week before Christmas, to present our version of the traditional folk play, and collect a few quid for local charities and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
• Bristol-based
Bristol TREVOR CARTER, The Bard of Windmill Hill www.windmillbard.co.uk Trevor Carter 0117 9665514
⇒ Trevor Carter, windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, 0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕ The Bard of Windmill Hill: award-winning poet, storyteller and satirist. "Brilliant, captivating, cheering" - Chippenham Folk Festival. [2019 Mar, amended]
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
• Wiltshire-based
Wilts THE POTTERNE MUMMERS www.potternemummers.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⇒ info<at>potternemummers.co.uk
⊕ Guardians of the traditional Potterne Mummers Play, touring the pubs round Devizes in the week before Christmas, to present our version of the traditional folk play, and collect a few quid for local charities and the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
• Bristol-based
Bristol TREVOR CARTER, The Bard of Windmill Hill www.windmillbard.co.uk Trevor Carter 0117 9665514
⇒ Trevor Carter, windmillbard<at>aol.co.uk, 0117 9665514 / 07957 147464
⊕ The Bard of Windmill Hill: award-winning poet, storyteller and satirist. "Brilliant, captivating, cheering" - Chippenham Folk Festival. [2019 Mar, amended]
MEDIA M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
West Country [and West Mids] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
West Country [and West Mids] MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
Somerset and Dorset SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY www.sadfolk.co.uk Steve Cunio
⇒ Subscribe or email via website.
⊕ The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset.
The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity.
West Country [& part South-East] THE ACOUSTIC CALENDAR http://sanchobramble.weebly.com Tony Watts
→ Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire
⇒ Subscribe or email via website.
⊕ The monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions & open mics. All about DIY music (NOT concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc) - the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and join in or do your own thing. [formerly The Acoustic Calendar For Wessex. September 2017]
West Country [and West Mids] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire.
⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic
⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals.
West Country [and West Mids] MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown
⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county.
Somerset and Dorset SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY www.sadfolk.co.uk Steve Cunio
⇒ Subscribe or email via website.
⊕ The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset.
The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity.
West Country [& part South-East] THE ACOUSTIC CALENDAR http://sanchobramble.weebly.com Tony Watts
→ Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire
⇒ Subscribe or email via website.
⊕ The monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions & open mics. All about DIY music (NOT concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc) - the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and join in or do your own thing. [formerly The Acoustic Calendar For Wessex. September 2017]
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FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, http://folklife-directory.weebly.com from Folklife: www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 who produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online: (1) FW news pages are on www.folklife.org.uk (2) Listings are in this Directory (3) Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk |
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UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links. There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs [Feb 2018, new member] |
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MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine ⊕ Folk in Cornwall supports the thriving folk scene in Cornwall, providing information through publishing the printed magazine every three months, and its website, listing song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with an event diary and details of regular events. [Feb 2018, new member] UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member] 
And we are . . .
Wales, England West Country & West Midlands FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 ⇒ see Info webpage for contact details. ⊕ Each issue has (1) Members' news pages (copied online http://folklife.org.uk); (2) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!); (3) Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news ( www.folklife-traditions.uk ) |
M.3 FOLK RADIO
Johnny Coppin
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Glos MUSIC MIX (Radio Winchcombe) www.radiowinchcombe.co.uk Bill Pullen 01242 602317
⊕ 87.7 FM and at www.radiowinchcombe.co.uk. 2 annual community broadcasts (station is applying to OFCOM for full-time licence) Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Glos JOHNNY COPPIN (BBC Gloucestershire) www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire Johnny Coppin 01453 885088 ⇒ Johnny Coppin, P O Box 27, Stroud, Glos GL6 0YQ. johnny<at>johnnycoppin.co.uk or johnny.coppin<at>bbc.co.uk ⊕ Saturday, 5.30pm, Acoustic Music from Off the Beaten Track. FM, AM, online, listen again up to 30 days! New releases, regular guests, weekly gig guide. Playlists, gigs on BBC listen again page: www.bbc.co.uk/gloucestershire. Please send information 2 weeks before event, and promo CDs |
SERVICESS.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 19586 ⊕ MC. He is equally at home MCing large concerts or small informal singarounds and is a regular performer and MC at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. “A great singer and one of the best MCs ...” (Chippenham Folk Festival) |
Bill Crawford
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S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES
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England ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0845 130 9500
⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011. ⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists. Details for individual shops: Shops include West Country BRISTOL 0117 929 0902 |
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