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Gloucestershire & Oxfordshire: Virtual Folk § from Folklife members
Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days To avoid spam, we put <at> for @, please revert to @
Ø Oxfordshire - FOLK IN OXFORD, Online Events, updates: folkinoxford.co.uk - concerts, ceilidhs, folk days, etc.
These include those from Folk Weekend: Oxford goes #LiveToYourLivingRoom on: folkinoxford.co.uk/online-events
It’s no surprise to anyone that the grassroots music industry is struggling at the moment; venues are closing, and artists are facing months of cancelled gigs. Here at Folk Weekend: Oxford we are determined to do what we can to help; offering live interactive gigs in Zoom. As long as you keep booking tickets, we’ll keep putting on gigs, and boy have we got an exciting line up for you over the next couple of months! Let us know if there are any artists you’d love to see and we’ll do our best! See website for current gigs. [website link revised 10 July 2020]
Ø Cresby (aka Mr Red) listings now include Virtual events, see mister.red
Sunday
Ø Glos - CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB - 2nd & 4th Sundays - will be live on Zoom, details will be sent to those on the mailing list. To join our mailing list, just email machteltje <at> gmail.com and say you would like to be on the list.
Monday
Ø Glos - FOLK at the CLUB - 1st & 3rd Mondays - will be live on Zoom as 'FOLK in the CLOUD', open to all, details published on the GLOSFOLK FACEBOOK page, facebook.com/groups/32771298449
Tuesday
Ø Glos - WINCHCOMBE FOLK CLUB: videos welcome for our Facebook pages, facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/
Thursday
Ø Glos - ROVING FOLK CLUB - 1st Thursdays - will be live on Zoom, details will be sent to those on the mailing list. To join our mailing list, just email Stephanie Rose, rose_stephanie <at> hotmail.co.uk, and say you would like to be on the list. [added 5 Aug 2020]
Ø Glos - MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB is now Zooming on the second Thursday of every month, 7.45pm, login always posted on Facebook under Andy Scarf Productions, facebook.com/andyscarfproductions/
Ø Oxfordshire - FOLK IN OXFORD, Online Events, updates: folkinoxford.co.uk - concerts, ceilidhs, folk days, etc.
These include those from Folk Weekend: Oxford goes #LiveToYourLivingRoom on: folkinoxford.co.uk/online-events
It’s no surprise to anyone that the grassroots music industry is struggling at the moment; venues are closing, and artists are facing months of cancelled gigs. Here at Folk Weekend: Oxford we are determined to do what we can to help; offering live interactive gigs in Zoom. As long as you keep booking tickets, we’ll keep putting on gigs, and boy have we got an exciting line up for you over the next couple of months! Let us know if there are any artists you’d love to see and we’ll do our best! See website for current gigs. [website link revised 10 July 2020]
Ø Cresby (aka Mr Red) listings now include Virtual events, see mister.red
Sunday
Ø Glos - CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB - 2nd & 4th Sundays - will be live on Zoom, details will be sent to those on the mailing list. To join our mailing list, just email machteltje <at> gmail.com and say you would like to be on the list.
Monday
Ø Glos - FOLK at the CLUB - 1st & 3rd Mondays - will be live on Zoom as 'FOLK in the CLOUD', open to all, details published on the GLOSFOLK FACEBOOK page, facebook.com/groups/32771298449
Tuesday
Ø Glos - WINCHCOMBE FOLK CLUB: videos welcome for our Facebook pages, facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/
Thursday
Ø Glos - ROVING FOLK CLUB - 1st Thursdays - will be live on Zoom, details will be sent to those on the mailing list. To join our mailing list, just email Stephanie Rose, rose_stephanie <at> hotmail.co.uk, and say you would like to be on the list. [added 5 Aug 2020]
Ø Glos - MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB is now Zooming on the second Thursday of every month, 7.45pm, login always posted on Facebook under Andy Scarf Productions, facebook.com/andyscarfproductions/
§ Folklife's UK & World list of Virtual Folk includes both members and non-members,
and is on folklife.uk/virtual-folk.html on our Folklife West magazine news site, folklife.uk
§ Non-Folklife members can publicise virtual activities on our UK & World Zoom list: we can draft a listing for you, based on your website details. To be be added: sign up for our free emailed Newsletter, top of page, and then email sam@folklife.uk
and is on folklife.uk/virtual-folk.html on our Folklife West magazine news site, folklife.uk
§ Non-Folklife members can publicise virtual activities on our UK & World Zoom list: we can draft a listing for you, based on your website details. To be be added: sign up for our free emailed Newsletter, top of page, and then email sam@folklife.uk
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Occ Sun Oxon BALSCOTE, NEAR BANBURY SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOLK www.thebutchersarmsbalscote.co.uk Pub phone 01295 730750
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]
Day Varies Glos BISHOP'S CLEEVE CLEEVE CONCERTS www.cleeveconcerts.com Box Office 0333 666 3366
→ Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Rd GL52 8LU
⌂ Box Office enquiries: 0333 666 3366, cleeveconcerts<at>hotmail.com.
Programming & general enquiries: Lee Noble, 07917 195 129, RLNoble24@hotmail.com
⊕ Cleeve Concerts take place at the stunning Tithe Barn in Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham. This beautiful 200 seat auditorium has become a favourite of audiences and artists alike and continues to provide a top quality programme of events.
Day Varies Glos PAINSWICK CANTON ACRE PROMOTIONS Facebook: Canton Acre Promotions Box Office 07596 823 881
→ The Painswick Centre, Bisley Street, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6QQ. Various dates & times
⌂ Tickets: e-mail cantonacrepromotions<at>gmail.com, or phone 07596 823 881. Facebook: Canton Acre Promotions Twitter: @cantonacreprom1
⊕ Acoustic music events. (new Member, July 2019)
Day Varies Glos TEWKESBURY The ROSES THEATRE ………… www.rosestheatre.org Box Office 01684 295 074
→ The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 5NX.
⇒ Address as above boxo<at>rosestheatre.org
⊕ Thriving arts venue in pretty market town. The wide ranging live entertainment on offer spans stand-up comedy and dance through to music and drama, and a prestigious film programme that provides the very best in world, independent and UK film.
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1st, 3rd Sun Glos COLEFORD FOREST FOLK CLUB www.forestfolkclub.com
→ Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH. 8.00pm
⇒ Email contact is forestofdeanfolkclub<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singers Nights and Guest Nights attracting talent from Wales, the South West and beyond. [Mar 2019, various details amended]
2nd, 4th Sun Glos CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
→ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street. Tunes from 7.45pm, start at 8pm. Not Aug.
⇒ Chris Beaumont, 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ or 01242 571185; or Judith 01242 577506.
⊕ Mainly local performers with local feature spots; all welcome. Do join our mailing list — just email machteltje@gmail.com (earlier start time + additional contact details,, Feb 2020)
3rd Sun,+ Glos DURSLEY DURSLEY AC. MUSIC NIGHTS www.dursleyamn.org.uk David Cheffings 01453 545065
→ At 13 Five Acres, Dursley, Glos GL1 4JP; occasionally elsewhere. -Mthly/3rd, others- 7.30pm, all year
⇒ Address as above. Mob: 07973 994711 dursleyfolky<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singarounds and guest nights, also sessions and workshops. Homely atmosphere! [2017 Mar: email address amended]
4th Sun Glos BROAD CAMPDEN SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE BAKER’S ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01386 840515
→ The Baker’s Arms (01386 840515), Broad Campden, Glos GL55 0UR. 8.00pm until 11.00pm
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs). Officially 8:30pm until 11pm, but many people arrive (and start playing) before 8pm; typically around 20 musicians. (new Member, Oct 2019; new website, Nov 2019)
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Weekly Mon Glos FROCESTER WORDS & MUSIC www.singaround.org David Ireland
→ The Coach House in The Frocester George (01453 828683), Peter Street, Frocester, Stonehouse, Glos GL10 3TQ. 8pm - 10.30pm
⇒ David and Sandra Ireland, hello<at>singaround.org
⊕ Acoustic music & poetry. A warm & friendly gathering where everyone is welcome to play a tune, sing a song, read a poem, or just sit back and listen. An evening of good company, with accomplished and varied performances. (new Member, July 2019)
1st, 3rd Mon Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub Bill Craswell 07740 248785
→ The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER. 8pm, all year
⇒ For more info please contact Bill – liam<at>liamtho.com
⊕ Although primarily a singers night, tunes and poetry are both welcome. The atmosphere is very relaxed – an ideal place to try a new song or even sing in public for the first time. Entry is free, so do join us. [2018 June, new member]
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1st Tue Glos GLOUCESTER THE FOUNTAIN SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW (www.fountainglos.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
1st Tue Glos WINCHCOMBE WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT www.facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/ Chris Carruthers 01242 602236
→ The White Hart Inn (01242 602359), High Street, Winchcombe Glos. GL54 5LJ. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ Contact: Bob Speke 07578 808019 or Chris Carruthers 01242 602236. Email: 4chriscrs<at>googlemail.com
⊕ Enjoy an evening of quality songs and music! Started in Sept 2012 to bring together strong local singers and musicians, we attract regulars from all over Gloucestershire and beyond. A friendly atmosphere encourages experiment, and welcomes newcomers. No entry fee ! (added website, Nov 2019)
2nd Tue Glos GLOUCESTER ENGLAND’S GLORY SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ England’s Glory (01452 412964), 66-68 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PB (www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/englands_glory).
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
3rd Tue Glos MITCHELDEAN WHITE HORSE SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The White Horse (01594 542375), High Street, Mitcheldean, Glos GL17 0AT.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
4th Tue Glos NEWENT KINGS ARMS SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The Kings Arms (01531 820548), Ross Road, Newent, Glos, GL18 1BD.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
5th Tue Glos STAUNTON SWAN SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The Swan Inn (01452 840323), Ledbury Road, Staunton, Glos GL19 3QA (www.swaninnstaunton.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
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Wkly Wed Oxon BANBURY BANBURY FOLK CLUB www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk Box Office 07485 821041
→ The Church House, 2/3 North Bar St, Banbury, OX16 0TB. 8.00pm.
⇒ Contact Kevin West, westkev58<at>gmail.com. Box Office: 07485 821041 or send a message to www.facebook.com/banburyroots/
⊕ Local and nationally known guest nights, theme nights, open stage nights and our popular Sing, Say, Listen and Say (SSLaP) nights; and also regular floor
spots to encourage local performers. [new venue, May 2019]
1st,3rd,5th Wed Glos STROUD STROUD SINGERS SESSION (no website) Bob Bray 01453 764885
→ The Little Vic at Queen Victoria Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QG, 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Fairfield, Coronation Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 3SB. Fax 01453 765545. bob<at>robertbrayassociates.co.uk
⊕ Songs and stories in traditional style - all welcome. Held in the Little Vic, a building behind the main pub.
2nd Wed Glos CIRENCESTER THE TWELVE BELLS SONG SESSION pub: www.twelvebellscirencester.com Martin Graebe 01285 651104
→ Twelve Bells, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EA (car park The Forum, free after 3pm). 8pm, all year.
⇒ Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com, or Martin Graebe, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniments, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere. Great beers, good company, separate room, excellent acoustics. Food available 6pm-8.30pm.
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Wkly Thu Glos PRESTBURY PLOUGH (PRESTBURY) SESSION pub: www.ploughprestbury.co.uk Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
→ The Plough (01242 222180), Mill Street, Prestbury, Glos, GL52 3BG. About 9pm all year (except Cheltenham Gold Cup week)
⇒ Chris Beaumont, 01242 571185.
⊕ It’s every Thursday, about 9pm onwards, at the Plough, Mill Street, Prestbury, and it’s a tune session, mainly English, but with a dash of French now and again We’re not there Cheltenham Gold Cup week (usually about second Thursday of March) - no room!
1st Thu Glos KEMPLEY ROVING FOLK (no website) Stephanie Rose 01531 660766
→ Kempley Village Hall, Glos, GL18 2BP. 8pm. Not August.
⇒ Stephanie Rose: rose_stephanie<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Folk and other live music, poetry, jokes ... all are welcome. [contact update 2019 Apr]
2nd Thu Glos MITCHELDEAN MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 07772 053778
→ The White Horse, High Street, Mitcheldean GL17 0AT. 8pm, all year.
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ A diverse group of men and women of all ages who meet regularly to share a range of music, songs and poetry from around the world. New members always welcome. Arrive early to be sure of getting a seat! Free! [2018 Nov, new member]
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Wkly Fri Oxon WOODSTOCK FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT. 9.00pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]
Occas Fri Glos GLOUCESTER FOUNTAIN MUSIC HALL www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 07772 053778
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ For tickets call 01452 522562
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1st Sat Glos STROUD STROUD SUB ROOM CEILIDHS www.stroudceilidhs.co.uk Box Office 01453 796880
→ Stroud Ceilidhs, Sub Rooms, Stroud, 8:00 pm, 1st Sat, Oct to Apr (inclusive).
⇒ Phone bookings for tickets, Sub Rooms: 01453 796880. General enquiries about the Ceilidhs: 07800 541277. [2019 Jul, new booking contact details]
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]
Day Varies Glos BISHOP'S CLEEVE CLEEVE CONCERTS www.cleeveconcerts.com Box Office 0333 666 3366
→ Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve, Cheltenham Rd GL52 8LU
⌂ Box Office enquiries: 0333 666 3366, cleeveconcerts<at>hotmail.com.
Programming & general enquiries: Lee Noble, 07917 195 129, RLNoble24@hotmail.com
⊕ Cleeve Concerts take place at the stunning Tithe Barn in Bishops Cleeve, near Cheltenham. This beautiful 200 seat auditorium has become a favourite of audiences and artists alike and continues to provide a top quality programme of events.
Day Varies Glos PAINSWICK CANTON ACRE PROMOTIONS Facebook: Canton Acre Promotions Box Office 07596 823 881
→ The Painswick Centre, Bisley Street, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6QQ. Various dates & times
⌂ Tickets: e-mail cantonacrepromotions<at>gmail.com, or phone 07596 823 881. Facebook: Canton Acre Promotions Twitter: @cantonacreprom1
⊕ Acoustic music events. (new Member, July 2019)
Day Varies Glos TEWKESBURY The ROSES THEATRE ………… www.rosestheatre.org Box Office 01684 295 074
→ The Roses Theatre, Sun Street, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 5NX.
⇒ Address as above boxo<at>rosestheatre.org
⊕ Thriving arts venue in pretty market town. The wide ranging live entertainment on offer spans stand-up comedy and dance through to music and drama, and a prestigious film programme that provides the very best in world, independent and UK film.
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1st, 3rd Sun Glos COLEFORD FOREST FOLK CLUB www.forestfolkclub.com
→ Orepool Inn, Chepstow Road, Sling, Coleford GL16 8LH. 8.00pm
⇒ Email contact is forestofdeanfolkclub<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singers Nights and Guest Nights attracting talent from Wales, the South West and beyond. [Mar 2019, various details amended]
2nd, 4th Sun Glos CHELTENHAM CHELTENHAM FOLK CLUB www.cheltenhamfc.org.uk Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
→ Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street. Tunes from 7.45pm, start at 8pm. Not Aug.
⇒ Chris Beaumont, 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ or 01242 571185; or Judith 01242 577506.
⊕ Mainly local performers with local feature spots; all welcome. Do join our mailing list — just email machteltje@gmail.com (earlier start time + additional contact details,, Feb 2020)
3rd Sun,+ Glos DURSLEY DURSLEY AC. MUSIC NIGHTS www.dursleyamn.org.uk David Cheffings 01453 545065
→ At 13 Five Acres, Dursley, Glos GL1 4JP; occasionally elsewhere. -Mthly/3rd, others- 7.30pm, all year
⇒ Address as above. Mob: 07973 994711 dursleyfolky<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singarounds and guest nights, also sessions and workshops. Homely atmosphere! [2017 Mar: email address amended]
4th Sun Glos BROAD CAMPDEN SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE BAKER’S ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01386 840515
→ The Baker’s Arms (01386 840515), Broad Campden, Glos GL55 0UR. 8.00pm until 11.00pm
⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210
⊕ The Shifting Sunday Session (SSS): weekly folk music sessions in South Warwickshire / North Cotswolds, in four regular venues (different village pubs). Officially 8:30pm until 11pm, but many people arrive (and start playing) before 8pm; typically around 20 musicians. (new Member, Oct 2019; new website, Nov 2019)
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Weekly Mon Glos FROCESTER WORDS & MUSIC www.singaround.org David Ireland
→ The Coach House in The Frocester George (01453 828683), Peter Street, Frocester, Stonehouse, Glos GL10 3TQ. 8pm - 10.30pm
⇒ David and Sandra Ireland, hello<at>singaround.org
⊕ Acoustic music & poetry. A warm & friendly gathering where everyone is welcome to play a tune, sing a song, read a poem, or just sit back and listen. An evening of good company, with accomplished and varied performances. (new Member, July 2019)
1st, 3rd Mon Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub Bill Craswell 07740 248785
→ The Churchdown Club (http://churchdownclub.co.uk), Church Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2ER. 8pm, all year
⇒ For more info please contact Bill – liam<at>liamtho.com
⊕ Although primarily a singers night, tunes and poetry are both welcome. The atmosphere is very relaxed – an ideal place to try a new song or even sing in public for the first time. Entry is free, so do join us. [2018 June, new member]
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1st Tue Glos GLOUCESTER THE FOUNTAIN SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW (www.fountainglos.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
1st Tue Glos WINCHCOMBE WINCHCOMBE FOLK SONG NIGHT www.facebook.com/Winchcombefolkclu/ Chris Carruthers 01242 602236
→ The White Hart Inn (01242 602359), High Street, Winchcombe Glos. GL54 5LJ. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ Contact: Bob Speke 07578 808019 or Chris Carruthers 01242 602236. Email: 4chriscrs<at>googlemail.com
⊕ Enjoy an evening of quality songs and music! Started in Sept 2012 to bring together strong local singers and musicians, we attract regulars from all over Gloucestershire and beyond. A friendly atmosphere encourages experiment, and welcomes newcomers. No entry fee ! (added website, Nov 2019)
2nd Tue Glos GLOUCESTER ENGLAND’S GLORY SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ England’s Glory (01452 412964), 66-68 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PB (www.wadworth.co.uk/gloucester/englands_glory).
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
3rd Tue Glos MITCHELDEAN WHITE HORSE SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The White Horse (01594 542375), High Street, Mitcheldean, Glos GL17 0AT.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
4th Tue Glos NEWENT KINGS ARMS SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The Kings Arms (01531 820548), Ross Road, Newent, Glos, GL18 1BD.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
5th Tue Glos STAUNTON SWAN SESSION (no website) Bill Taylor 07787 713758
→ The Swan Inn (01452 840323), Ledbury Road, Staunton, Glos GL19 3QA (www.swaninnstaunton.co.uk). From about 8.30pm.
⇒ b111t<at>aol
⊕ Mainly English music session.
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Wkly Wed Oxon BANBURY BANBURY FOLK CLUB www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk Box Office 07485 821041
→ The Church House, 2/3 North Bar St, Banbury, OX16 0TB. 8.00pm.
⇒ Contact Kevin West, westkev58<at>gmail.com. Box Office: 07485 821041 or send a message to www.facebook.com/banburyroots/
⊕ Local and nationally known guest nights, theme nights, open stage nights and our popular Sing, Say, Listen and Say (SSLaP) nights; and also regular floor
spots to encourage local performers. [new venue, May 2019]
1st,3rd,5th Wed Glos STROUD STROUD SINGERS SESSION (no website) Bob Bray 01453 764885
→ The Little Vic at Queen Victoria Inn, Gloucester Street, Stroud GL5 1QG, 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Fairfield, Coronation Road, Stroud, Glos GL5 3SB. Fax 01453 765545. bob<at>robertbrayassociates.co.uk
⊕ Songs and stories in traditional style - all welcome. Held in the Little Vic, a building behind the main pub.
2nd Wed Glos CIRENCESTER THE TWELVE BELLS SONG SESSION pub: www.twelvebellscirencester.com Martin Graebe 01285 651104
→ Twelve Bells, Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EA (car park The Forum, free after 3pm). 8pm, all year.
⇒ Anne Buffoni, annskibuffonski<at>hotmail.com, or Martin Graebe, martin.graebe<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Unaccompanied singing in the traditional way. Relaxed evening, sing your own songs, old or new, without instrumental accompaniments, or just join in the choruses and enjoy the atmosphere. Great beers, good company, separate room, excellent acoustics. Food available 6pm-8.30pm.
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Wkly Thu Glos PRESTBURY PLOUGH (PRESTBURY) SESSION pub: www.ploughprestbury.co.uk Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
→ The Plough (01242 222180), Mill Street, Prestbury, Glos, GL52 3BG. About 9pm all year (except Cheltenham Gold Cup week)
⇒ Chris Beaumont, 01242 571185.
⊕ It’s every Thursday, about 9pm onwards, at the Plough, Mill Street, Prestbury, and it’s a tune session, mainly English, but with a dash of French now and again We’re not there Cheltenham Gold Cup week (usually about second Thursday of March) - no room!
1st Thu Glos KEMPLEY ROVING FOLK (no website) Stephanie Rose 01531 660766
→ Kempley Village Hall, Glos, GL18 2BP. 8pm. Not August.
⇒ Stephanie Rose: rose_stephanie<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Folk and other live music, poetry, jokes ... all are welcome. [contact update 2019 Apr]
2nd Thu Glos MITCHELDEAN MITCHELDEAN FOLK CLUB www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 07772 053778
→ The White Horse, High Street, Mitcheldean GL17 0AT. 8pm, all year.
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ A diverse group of men and women of all ages who meet regularly to share a range of music, songs and poetry from around the world. New members always welcome. Arrive early to be sure of getting a seat! Free! [2018 Nov, new member]
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Wkly Fri Oxon WOODSTOCK FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT. 9.00pm
⇒ Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com
⊕ Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]
Occas Fri Glos GLOUCESTER FOUNTAIN MUSIC HALL www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 07772 053778
→ The Fountain Inn (01452 522562), 53 Westgate St, Gloucester GL1 2NW
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456
⊕ For tickets call 01452 522562
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1st Sat Glos STROUD STROUD SUB ROOM CEILIDHS www.stroudceilidhs.co.uk Box Office 01453 796880
→ Stroud Ceilidhs, Sub Rooms, Stroud, 8:00 pm, 1st Sat, Oct to Apr (inclusive).
⇒ Phone bookings for tickets, Sub Rooms: 01453 796880. General enquiries about the Ceilidhs: 07800 541277. [2019 Jul, new booking contact details]
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Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
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Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name • Gloucestershire-based
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 • Gloucestershire-based
Kim Lowings & The Greenwood
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Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Bill Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Bill – liam<at>liamtho.com ⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2018 June, new member] Glos KIM LOWINGS AND THE GREENWOOD www.kimlowings.com Kim Lowings 07734 922160 ⇒ kimlowings.greenwood<at>gmail.com, Twitter: @kimlowings; www.facebook.com/kimlowingsandthegreenwood ⊕ A fresh approach to traditional folksong, “punchy and authentic” (Mike Harding) and cleverly combines original songs with familiar traditional tales highlighting the continued relevance of tradition today. Singer-songwriter Kim Lowings heads up the four piece with grace and charisma. [April 2019 new member] Glos PATCHWORK (no website) Chris Carruthers 01242 602236 ⇒ Contact Chris Carruthers 01242 602236. Email: 4chriscrs<at>googlemail.com ⊕ "Patchwork entertain audiences around Gloucestershire with their close harmony singing. Prepare to be swept along by their infectious joie de vivre!' (Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts programme). (May 2019 new entry] Glos PUZZLEJUG www.puzzlejug.co.uk Gwilym Davies 01242 603094 ⇒ 11a Greet Rd, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos GL54 5JT. mobile 0784 357 5222 ⊕ Seasoned 5 piece folk group with Cotswold flavour. Experienced halls, clubs, festivals and concerts. Lively evenings guaranteed. Many songs from the folk song collecting of Gwilym Davies. CDs ‘Blossom in Slaughter’, ‘Let us be Merry’ (Christmas songs) & ‘Fair Play’. Glos TRAVELLING MUSIC HALL www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 07772 053778 ⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456 ⊕ “More fun than you can possibly hold!” Over twenty years of entertaining in Gloucestershire have now come together in a traditional show with a very modern flavour. We aim to capture the spirit of music hall – good old-fashioned joining-in fun! |
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
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Oxon SUE BROWN & LORRAINE IRWING www.sueandlorraine.com Sue Brown 01869 351281 ⇒ Brackley House, Heyford Road, KIRTLINGTON, Oxon OX5 3HL. ⊕ English and Scottish traditional song, a cappella, and with guitar/dulcimer. “If you like a cappella traditional, you’ll love these two” -Dave Webber • Gloucestershire-based
Glos DISCOVERY www.facebook.com/discoveryfolk Jeff & Elaine Gillett 01453 751256 ⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com ⊕ Traditional and contemporary folksong, including a good number of Gloucestershire songs, plus Jeff’s settings of William Blake’s poetry. Vocal harmony, a capella and with tasteful and inventive accompaniment on guitar, mandola, Appalachian dulcimer, English concertina and whistle. [new member, Mar 2018] Glos HAT SCARF & GLOVES www.myspace.com/hatscarfgloves Andy Scarf 07772 053778 ⇒ hatscarfgloves<at>gmail.com ⊕ Andy Scarf and Bill "Pass the Hat" Taylor. Based in Gloucestershire, we perform a wide range from folk ballads through scrumpy and western to comic tales, but mostly we bring fun! To hear what we sound like, log onto www.myspace.com/hatscarfgloves Glos KIM & ANDREW LOWINGS www.kimlowings.com Kim Lowings 07734 922160 ⇒ kimlowings.greenwood<at>gmail.com, Twitter: @kimlowings; www.facebook.com/kimlowingsandthegreenwood ⊕ Daughter and Father duo, writing and collaborating since 2011, well established on the British folk circuit. They are able to showcase their songwriting skills and the intricacies of their acoustic sound with a warm and captivating stage presence. [April 2019 new member] Glos MARTIN & SHAN GRAEBE www.martinandshan.net Martin & Shan 01285 651104 ⇒ 59 Roberts Close, Cirencester, Glos GL7 2RP. ⊕ Singing traditional songs from the south of England, unaccompanied and in harmony. Many come from the Victorian collector, Sabine Baring-Gould, on whose work Martin is an authority. Martin has also written a number of songs popular with folk audiences worldwide. Glos THE POACHERS (no website) Alasdair 01684 892264 ⇒ alasdair.mckeane(at)gmail.com ⊕ Experienced duo specialising in well-known traditional and more modern songs from around the UK and elsewhere, all delivered with a smile. Two singers, guitar, fiddle, concertina, tenor banjo, mandolin. Also suitable for care home and similar settings – daytime or evenings. [new member, Mar 2018] Glos REBIL www.facebook.com/rebilduo Bill Taylor 07787 713758 ⌂ b111t<at>aol.com ⊕ Rebecca Kay is joined by Bill Taylor, performing traditional and contemporary songs and ballads, rich vocals, warm harmonies with guitar accompaniment. [Existing member, with a new duo, 2017 Sep] |
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name • Gloucestershire-based
• Gloucestershire-based
Johnny Coppin
Kim Lowings
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Glos ANDY SCARF www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions ⊕ Folk ballads, sea shanties, comic songs - you just have to join in! [2018 Nov, new member] Glos GWILYM DAVIES www.gwilymdavies.co.uk Gwilym Davies 01242 603094 ⇒ 11a Greet Rd, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos GL54 5JT. mobile 0784 357 5222 ⊕ Experienced singer - most of his songs are learnt directly from traditional singers. Mainly solo, some melodeon, concertina. Glos JEFF GILLETT www.facebook.com/discoveryfolk Jeff Gillett 01453 751256 ⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com ⊕ Singer and multi-instrumentalist: guitar, mandola, mandolin, Appalachian dulcimer, English concertina. Traditional and contemporary. Also available for session-work, specialising in tasteful, sensitive and inventive accompaniments. [new member, Mar 2018] Glos JOHNNY COPPIN www.johnnycoppin.co.uk Johnny Coppin 01453 885088 ⇒ Red Sky Records, PO Box 27, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 0YQ. Tel or Fax: 01453 885088. Email: johnny<at>johnnycoppin.co.uk ⊕ “One of our most underrated folk artists" The Living Tradition. "One of the finest voices in its field” Q Magazine. Glos KIM LOWINGS www.kimlowings.com Kim Lowings 07734 922160 ⇒ kimlowings.greenwood<at>gmail.com, Twitter: @kimlowings; www.facebook.com/kimlowingsandthegreenwood ⊕ British Folk singer and songwriter, raised in the West Midlands, Kim has built up a national reputation with its roots at the centre of the country. Best known for her work with The Greenwood and ‘The Company Of Players. [April 2019 new member] |
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery • Gloucestershire-based
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• Gloucestershire-based
Glos SHEPHERD’S CROOK www.facebook.com/ShepCrook Carol Davies 01242 603094
⊕ Winchcombe-based folk choir. New members are welcome.
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• Gloucestershire-based
Glos SHEPHERD’S CROOK www.facebook.com/ShepCrook Carol Davies 01242 603094
⊕ Winchcombe-based folk choir. New members are welcome.
Pf.1e Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
• Based in Glos
Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Bill Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Bill – liam<at>liamtho.com
⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2018 June, new member]
• Based in Glos
Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Bill Craswell 07740 248785
⇒ For more info please contact Bill – liam<at>liamtho.com
⊕ A lively 4 Piece Trad/Modern Folk Band based in Gloucester [2018 June, new member]
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Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
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Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
Glos ANDY SCARF www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions
⊕ Ceilidh dancing, barn dancing, even a hoe-down if you insist! This is just great fun. Keeps you fit too, and you don’t have to know the dances, cos I’ll call them out for you! [2018 Nov, new member]
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Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
• Gloucestershire-based
Glos CARACTACUS (no website) Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
⇒ 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ.
⊕ Dynamic dulcimer, bouncing banjo, furious fiddle, and percussive piano - English rhythym with attitude!
Glos LIGHT FANTASTIC (no website) Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
⇒ Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ.
⊕ Judith van Dijkhuizen piano, dulcimer, & recorder; Dave Anderson fiddle & soprano sax; Mick Holditch guitar; & Chris Beaumont melodeon.
Glos OLD SWAN BAND www.freyamusic.co.uk/old_ swan.html Paul Burgess 01242 518676
⇒ Paul Burgess, 36 Dowty Road, Cheltenham, Glos., GL51 7QD. pburgess<at>blueyonder.co.uk
⊕ The band that bump-started the English ceilidh scene. Fiddles, brass, piano and percussion. Classic.
Glos PLUMP HILL BAND www.plumphill.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ info<at>plumphill.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions
⊕ The Plump Hill Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band offers you over twenty years’ experience of playing for social occasions – weddings, anniversaries, Burns nights, parties, local celebrations, schools, conferences. [2018 Nov, new member]
Glos THAT SHALLOT https://m.facebook.com/That-Shallot-381858858610893/ Gareth Heatley 07737526206
⇒ Contact Gareth, 07737526206, email g.heatley<at>inbox.com
⇒ That Shallot - a lively dance band providing energetic English dance tunes suitable for birthdays, weddings, barn dances and ceilidhs. Based in and around Gloucestershire our musicians and callers will guide you through an evening of fun dancing. (July 2019)
Glos ANDY SCARF www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions
⊕ Ceilidh dancing, barn dancing, even a hoe-down if you insist! This is just great fun. Keeps you fit too, and you don’t have to know the dances, cos I’ll call them out for you! [2018 Nov, new member]
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Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
• Gloucestershire-based
Glos CARACTACUS (no website) Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
⇒ 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ.
⊕ Dynamic dulcimer, bouncing banjo, furious fiddle, and percussive piano - English rhythym with attitude!
Glos LIGHT FANTASTIC (no website) Chris Beaumont 01242 571185
⇒ Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ.
⊕ Judith van Dijkhuizen piano, dulcimer, & recorder; Dave Anderson fiddle & soprano sax; Mick Holditch guitar; & Chris Beaumont melodeon.
Glos OLD SWAN BAND www.freyamusic.co.uk/old_ swan.html Paul Burgess 01242 518676
⇒ Paul Burgess, 36 Dowty Road, Cheltenham, Glos., GL51 7QD. pburgess<at>blueyonder.co.uk
⊕ The band that bump-started the English ceilidh scene. Fiddles, brass, piano and percussion. Classic.
Glos PLUMP HILL BAND www.plumphill.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ info<at>plumphill.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions
⊕ The Plump Hill Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band offers you over twenty years’ experience of playing for social occasions – weddings, anniversaries, Burns nights, parties, local celebrations, schools, conferences. [2018 Nov, new member]
Glos THAT SHALLOT https://m.facebook.com/That-Shallot-381858858610893/ Gareth Heatley 07737526206
⇒ Contact Gareth, 07737526206, email g.heatley<at>inbox.com
⇒ That Shallot - a lively dance band providing energetic English dance tunes suitable for birthdays, weddings, barn dances and ceilidhs. Based in and around Gloucestershire our musicians and callers will guide you through an evening of fun dancing. (July 2019)
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Oxon RANDOM CEILIDH BAND www.random-band.co.uk Contact 07733 084 184 ⇒ Email: info<at>random-band.co.uk, www.facebook.com/RandomBandUK, https://twitter.com/RandomBandUK/, https://soundcloud.com/RandomBandUK ⊕ Four guys and one young lady bring their vast experience of all kinds of folk & dance music to this well-established and rejuvenated band: Penny Kempson, Fiddle; Paul Nye, Melodeon; Dean Clay, Bass Guitar; Jack Hogsden, Guitar; Adam Courthold, Drums |
Campden Morris Dancers
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Glos CAMPDEN MORRIS DANCERS www.chippingcampdenmorrismen.org David Cranke 07767 206499
⇒ To contact the Side: David Cranke, 07767 206499, cranke@btinternet.com; Patrick Sexton, 07708 952778, paddysexton@outlook.com; or Tim Sexton, 07821 427868, malindela89@btinternet.com. ⊕ The Campden side dances a unique tradition and the dances and steps form part of a living tradition passed on from one generation to the next. No other sides dance Campden and this is respected thoughout the morris community. [Nov 2016, new member] |
Lassington Oak, © Eden Tanner
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Glos GLOUCESTERSHIRE MORRIS MEN www.glosmorrismen.org Mike Boag, bagman 01242 244701
→ Every Tuesday from 7.45 p.m. at Chosen Hill School, Churchdown, Glos. ⊕ Male Cotswold Morris. Member of Morris Ring. [Oct 2016, new contact name & phone] Glos LASSINGTON OAK www.lassingtonoak.co.uk Martyn 07766 490735 ⇒ bagman.lassingtonoakmm<at>gmail.com ⊕ Based in Highnam, we are Gloucester’s resident Morris Team, and perform a wide variety of traditional Cotswold Morris Dances. |
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Glos HAPPENSTANCE http://happenstancemorris.org.uk Carol Davies (Squire) 01242 603094 → Every Tuesday 7.30 p.m. in Winchcombe School, Greet Rd, WInchcombe. ⊕ Mixed Border Morris. Member of Open Morris. [Nov 2018, new contact name & phone] |
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers - no local Members, entries welcome
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers - no local Members, entries welcome
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
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]
Glos ANDY SCARF www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions
⊕ Let’s have an evening with great stories from the last hundred years! Monologues came into their own when Victorian music hall began to become respectable, around the end of the nineteenth century. [2018 Nov, new member]
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]
Glos ANDY SCARF www.scarfproductions.co.uk Andy Scarf 01594 544456
⇒ andyscarf<at>yahoo.co.uk, 01594 544456, Facebook: Andy Scarf Productions
⊕ Let’s have an evening with great stories from the last hundred years! Monologues came into their own when Victorian music hall began to become respectable, around the end of the nineteenth century. [2018 Nov, new member]
Pf.3c Storytellers - no local Members, entries welcome
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.
Glos & nearby GLOSFOLK www.glosfolk.org.uk Peter Cripps
⊕ The Folk Diary of events (www.glosfolk.org.uk) is well worth a visit to keep up with what is going on in the county and nearby, with over 200 events listed most months (and those are just the ones we know about!).
Oxfordshire
FOLK IN OXFORD http://folkinoxford.co.uk
⌂ Contact us - admin<at>folkinoxford.co.uk Mailing list for all the latest news, subscribe via website form.
⊕ Calendar of events (by category, by week, searchable); listing a huge variety of folk activities to watch, or to join in.
West Country, Oxon [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.
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.
Glos & nearby GLOSFOLK www.glosfolk.org.uk Peter Cripps
⊕ The Folk Diary of events (www.glosfolk.org.uk) is well worth a visit to keep up with what is going on in the county and nearby, with over 200 events listed most months (and those are just the ones we know about!).
Oxfordshire
FOLK IN OXFORD http://folkinoxford.co.uk
⌂ Contact us - admin<at>folkinoxford.co.uk Mailing list for all the latest news, subscribe via website form.
⊕ Calendar of events (by category, by week, searchable); listing a huge variety of folk activities to watch, or to join in.
West Country, Oxon [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.
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, www.folklife-directory.uk including these Glos & Oxon listings from Folklife: www.folklife.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.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
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] 
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Wales, England West Country & Oxon, West Midlands, and more FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 Glos & Oxon news pages are on www.folklife.org.uk/glos-oxon.html ⇒ see Info webpage for contact details. ⊕ Each issue has (1) Members' news pages (copied online www.folklife.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
Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Glos - The BBC removed Johnny Coppin's local folk show! Thanks to Johnny for all his hard work.
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) [see also list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire, Glos - The BBC removed Johnny Coppin's local folk show! Thanks to Johnny for all his hard work.
M.4 PUBLISHERS (MUSIC & PRINT) [see also list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
Glos DOUBLE INFINITY PUBLICATIONS www.singaround.org David & Sandra Ireland
⌂ sales: www.singaround.org. All other info: hello<at>singaround.org
⊕ A Gloucestershire-based publishing house with a select catalogue of literary fiction, art, poetry and traditional and contemporary acoustic music, including Rod Penlington, Diamond; Cas Greenfield, A Twist Of Time; Jon Wyce, Shoreline; and Nick Cameron Jones, Change Of Heart. (new Member, July 2019)
⌂ sales: www.singaround.org. All other info: hello<at>singaround.org
⊕ A Gloucestershire-based publishing house with a select catalogue of literary fiction, art, poetry and traditional and contemporary acoustic music, including Rod Penlington, Diamond; Cas Greenfield, A Twist Of Time; Jon Wyce, Shoreline; and Nick Cameron Jones, Change Of Heart. (new Member, July 2019)
SERVICES
S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name
S.3 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
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S.5 PRINT, DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION
Glos CHRIS BEAUMONT Design, Illustration (no website) Chris Beaumont 01242 571185 ⇒ 32 Cudnall Street, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Glos GL53 8HQ. ⊕ Illustrations, such as Folklife’s logo, and hand-lettering. S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ] |
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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 HOBGOBLIN BRISTOL 0117 929 0902 |
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