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List order : first, Day varies; then Sun. to Sat. To avoid spam, we put <at> for @, please revert to @
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Monday
Ø Worcs - WORCESTER DRAGON INN SESSION - Weekly Mondays - a Zoom virtual Irish session. Starts 8pm with slow tunes and "faster" tunes played slowly. As the evening wears on, the idea is that faster jigs and reels will be played. You will need to contact Mike Walton, see worcesterfolk.org.uk
Wednesday
Ø Worcs - STRING BOX, Jill and Martin Peer are on Facebook every Weds night 8pm on Jill M Peer page. We are based in Malvern, can anyone is able to offer us a quiet garden space where we can safely sing, at present with no amplification (we are working on getting some soon as we are so confident in our music as a couple it may be necessary so we are seeking advice). Please ring 07754950939, Jill M Peer.
Saturday
Ø Worcs - RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB. Aidan has set up a Facebook page where songs, poems, tunes, etc can be posted for the enjoyment of one and all. Rushwick Folk Club on Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/rushwickfolkclub/
List order : first, Day varies; then Sun. to Sat. To avoid spam, we put <at> for @, please revert to @
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Monday
Ø Worcs - WORCESTER DRAGON INN SESSION - Weekly Mondays - a Zoom virtual Irish session. Starts 8pm with slow tunes and "faster" tunes played slowly. As the evening wears on, the idea is that faster jigs and reels will be played. You will need to contact Mike Walton, see worcesterfolk.org.uk
Wednesday
Ø Worcs - STRING BOX, Jill and Martin Peer are on Facebook every Weds night 8pm on Jill M Peer page. We are based in Malvern, can anyone is able to offer us a quiet garden space where we can safely sing, at present with no amplification (we are working on getting some soon as we are so confident in our music as a couple it may be necessary so we are seeking advice). Please ring 07754950939, Jill M Peer.
Saturday
Ø Worcs - RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB. Aidan has set up a Facebook page where songs, poems, tunes, etc can be posted for the enjoyment of one and all. Rushwick Folk Club on Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/rushwickfolkclub/
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www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Nigel Smith 01386 831173 → The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. 8.45pm, all year ⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. nigel<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk ⊕ Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly but not solely, traditional English folk. Food available. Excellent beer! Picture from 2006, our "Worcestershire Folklife' project, for which we received a grant (an exhausting process, after which we resolved never to apply for another grant!) |
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For Worcestershire dates, see Mike Walton's www.worcesterfolk.org.uk
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Day Varies Herefds MONKLAND MONKLAND ARMS ACOUSTIC CONCERTS www.themonklandarms.co.uk Allie & Jed 01568 720510
→ The Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DE. Times vary seasonally, please check website.
⇒ Allie & Jed, 01568 720510, hi<at>themonklandarms.co.uk, www.facebook.com/themonklandarms
⊕ ‘Live in the Garden’ during the summer, or if wet, and in winter, ‘Live in the Bar’; acoustic concerts, in a village pub with folk at its heart, serving locally sourced food and drink. Home-cooked food available every lunchtime and evening. [June 2019, new member]
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Day Varies Worcs BRETFORTON FLEECEY FOLK www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Fleece Inn 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Sep-May
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. info<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Fleecey Folk, a regular folk concert night every third Sunday (Sept to May). [2017 Feb, changed to Day Varies]
Day Varies Worcs BROMSGROVE ARTRIX Bromsgrove Arts Centre www.artrix.co.uk Box Office 01527 577330
Artrix has gone into liquidation (April 2020)
Day Varies Worcs MALVERN ELMSLIE HOUSE www.elmsliehouse.co.uk Phone 07789 470780
→ 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG. Various dates and times, all year
⌂ info<at>elmsliehouse.co.uk
⊕ An elegant venue in the heart of Great Malvern within a restored Grade II listed family home. Events include regular weekly exercise classes, music performances (folk/blues/jazz/classical/opera), Designer-maker craft markets, and Art exhibitions; and they also facilitate seminars and training days. [2017 Jan]
Day Varies Worcs MALVERN MALVERN CUBE www.malverncube.com Phone 01684 575363
→ Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North, Malvern WR14 2YF Various dates & times, all year.
⌂ malverncube<at>me.com
⊕ Malvern Cube is a versatile affordable community space, offering access to a varied and exciting programme of activities and events. These include arts and music events - appealing to all interests.
Day Varies Herefds MONKLAND MONKLAND ARMS ACOUSTIC CONCERTS www.themonklandarms.co.uk Allie & Jed 01568 720510
→ The Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DE. Times vary seasonally, please check website.
⇒ Allie & Jed, 01568 720510, hi<at>themonklandarms.co.uk, www.facebook.com/themonklandarms
⊕ ‘Live in the Garden’ during the summer, or if wet, and in winter, ‘Live in the Bar’; acoustic concerts, in a village pub with folk at its heart, serving locally sourced food and drink. Home-cooked food available every lunchtime and evening. [June 2019, new member]
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Day Varies Worcs BRETFORTON FLEECEY FOLK www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Fleece Inn 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Sep-May
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. info<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Fleecey Folk, a regular folk concert night every third Sunday (Sept to May). [2017 Feb, changed to Day Varies]
Day Varies Worcs BROMSGROVE ARTRIX Bromsgrove Arts Centre www.artrix.co.uk Box Office 01527 577330
Artrix has gone into liquidation (April 2020)
Day Varies Worcs MALVERN ELMSLIE HOUSE www.elmsliehouse.co.uk Phone 07789 470780
→ 8 Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AG. Various dates and times, all year
⌂ info<at>elmsliehouse.co.uk
⊕ An elegant venue in the heart of Great Malvern within a restored Grade II listed family home. Events include regular weekly exercise classes, music performances (folk/blues/jazz/classical/opera), Designer-maker craft markets, and Art exhibitions; and they also facilitate seminars and training days. [2017 Jan]
Day Varies Worcs MALVERN MALVERN CUBE www.malverncube.com Phone 01684 575363
→ Malvern Cube, Albert Rd North, Malvern WR14 2YF Various dates & times, all year.
⌂ malverncube<at>me.com
⊕ Malvern Cube is a versatile affordable community space, offering access to a varied and exciting programme of activities and events. These include arts and music events - appealing to all interests.
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3rd Sun Herefds MONKLAND MONKLAND ARMS 3rd Sun ACOUSTIC SESSION www.themonklandarms.co.uk Allie & Jed 01568 720510
→ The Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DE. 7.30pm - 11pm
⇒ Allie & Jed, 01568 720510, hi<at>themonklandarms.co.uk, www.facebook.com/themonklandarms
⊕ An informal acoustic music session for all styles and all abilities, in a village pub with folk at its heart, serving locally sourced food and drink. Home-cooked food available every lunchtime and evening. [June 2019, new member]
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Weekly Mon Worcs WORCESTER DRAGON INN SESSION www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
→ Dragon Inn (01905 25845), 51 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JT (A38 north from city).
⇒ mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ Mainly but not exclusively Irish. [2017 Oct, temporary move from Lamb & Flag; now permanent]
4th Mon Worcs WYRE PIDDLE PIDDLE HOUSE SINGAROUND (no website) Frank Jolley 07482 625877
→ Piddle House hotel (01386 552654), Main Road, Wyre Piddle, Pershore WR10 2JB. Pub website www.piesseofpiddle.com
⇒ martin001745<at>gmail.com
⊕ The room is big and private (so no bar noises), the beer is good, and the landlord is keen on music in his establishment, playing the guitar himself. www.piesseofpiddle.com [2017 Feb, contact phone changed]
3rd Sun Herefds MONKLAND MONKLAND ARMS 3rd Sun ACOUSTIC SESSION www.themonklandarms.co.uk Allie & Jed 01568 720510
→ The Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DE. 7.30pm - 11pm
⇒ Allie & Jed, 01568 720510, hi<at>themonklandarms.co.uk, www.facebook.com/themonklandarms
⊕ An informal acoustic music session for all styles and all abilities, in a village pub with folk at its heart, serving locally sourced food and drink. Home-cooked food available every lunchtime and evening. [June 2019, new member]
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Weekly Mon Worcs WORCESTER DRAGON INN SESSION www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
→ Dragon Inn (01905 25845), 51 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JT (A38 north from city).
⇒ mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ Mainly but not exclusively Irish. [2017 Oct, temporary move from Lamb & Flag; now permanent]
4th Mon Worcs WYRE PIDDLE PIDDLE HOUSE SINGAROUND (no website) Frank Jolley 07482 625877
→ Piddle House hotel (01386 552654), Main Road, Wyre Piddle, Pershore WR10 2JB. Pub website www.piesseofpiddle.com
⇒ martin001745<at>gmail.com
⊕ The room is big and private (so no bar noises), the beer is good, and the landlord is keen on music in his establishment, playing the guitar himself. www.piesseofpiddle.com [2017 Feb, contact phone changed]
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3rd Tue Herefds LONGTOWN CROWN INN FOLK EVENINGS http://blackhilltales.blogspot.com John/Jane Baxter 01981 510388
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 8pm. Meals & accommodation, campsite nearby.
⇒ John and Jane Baxter e-mail john.baxter87<at>virgin.net, or ring Folk Evenings contact John Biggs 01981510629
⊕ All singers and musicians will be made very welcome at this singaround session (pub meals & accommodation, campsite nearby). Other venues are used for additional sessions. Register for our Newsletter via e-mail above or go to Blackhilltales link above.
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1st Tue Worcs WORCESTER CARDINAL’S HAT SESSION www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
⇒ pub website http://the-cardinals-hat.co.uk Pub phone 01905 724006. Or contact Pauline Molloy: paulinamolloy(at)gmail.com [FQ 2017 Jan]
2nd Tue Worcs WORCESTER FARRIERS ARMS SESSION www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
→ 8.30pm - 11pm, all year.
⇒ pub website look for this pub on Facebook Pub phone 01905 27569. Or contact Pat Heslip: patheslip(at)hotmail.com [FQ 2017 Jan]
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Wkly Wed Herefds LEDBURY PRINCE OF WALES SESSION [pub website] www.powledbury.com/page6.html John Burton 01531 630159
→ Prince of Wales (01531 632250), Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DL. Starts around 9pm.
⊕ This acoustic session is now in its 23rd year. We have mainly folk songs and music, with some blues, but anything goes. Always enjoyable, with a relaxed atmosphere - aided by some of the best beer in the region. [new Member 11/2016]
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3rd Wed Worcs BRETFORTON The FLEECE CELTIC SESSION www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Nigel Smith 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Approximately 8.30pm start.
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. nigel<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly traditional Celtic folk (music & song). Food available. Excellent beer!
3rd Tue Herefds LONGTOWN CROWN INN FOLK EVENINGS http://blackhilltales.blogspot.com John/Jane Baxter 01981 510388
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 8pm. Meals & accommodation, campsite nearby.
⇒ John and Jane Baxter e-mail john.baxter87<at>virgin.net, or ring Folk Evenings contact John Biggs 01981510629
⊕ All singers and musicians will be made very welcome at this singaround session (pub meals & accommodation, campsite nearby). Other venues are used for additional sessions. Register for our Newsletter via e-mail above or go to Blackhilltales link above.
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1st Tue Worcs WORCESTER CARDINAL’S HAT SESSION www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
⇒ pub website http://the-cardinals-hat.co.uk Pub phone 01905 724006. Or contact Pauline Molloy: paulinamolloy(at)gmail.com [FQ 2017 Jan]
2nd Tue Worcs WORCESTER FARRIERS ARMS SESSION www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
→ 8.30pm - 11pm, all year.
⇒ pub website look for this pub on Facebook Pub phone 01905 27569. Or contact Pat Heslip: patheslip(at)hotmail.com [FQ 2017 Jan]
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Wkly Wed Herefds LEDBURY PRINCE OF WALES SESSION [pub website] www.powledbury.com/page6.html John Burton 01531 630159
→ Prince of Wales (01531 632250), Church Lane, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1DL. Starts around 9pm.
⊕ This acoustic session is now in its 23rd year. We have mainly folk songs and music, with some blues, but anything goes. Always enjoyable, with a relaxed atmosphere - aided by some of the best beer in the region. [new Member 11/2016]
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3rd Wed Worcs BRETFORTON The FLEECE CELTIC SESSION www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Nigel Smith 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. Approximately 8.30pm start.
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. nigel<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly traditional Celtic folk (music & song). Food available. Excellent beer!
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Weekly Thu Herefs MUCH DEWCHURCH BLACK SWAN SESSION [no pub or session website] Bob Chance 01981 540725
→ Black Swan (01981 540295), B4348, Much Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 8DJ
⇒ Bob Chance, 01981 540725, r.h.t.c(at)hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Thursday night is folk night in possibly the oldest pub in Herefordshire, delightful, welcoming 15th century heavily-beamed village inn. Home-prepared, mainly locally-sourced food, guest beers typically from regional breweries, draught perry and cider. [new member 18/1/20]
1st Thurs 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂ contact as above; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕ We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music. (various details revised, July 2019)
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Wkly Thu Worcs BRETFORTON The FLEECE SESSION www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Nigel Smith 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. 8.45pm, all year
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. nigel<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly but not solely, traditional English folk. Food available. Excellent beer!
2nd+Last Thu Worcs BROMSGROVE BROMSGROVE FOLK CLUB www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk Bob Bignell 0121 476 5938
→ Catshill Club (01527 833227), 13 Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0JJ. 8.15pm
⇒ Bob Bignell. Mob: 07828 716842. bobcynfolk<at>aol.com
⊕ We book artists who entertain, the best on from this country and beyond. In addition, regular “Singin’ and Suppin” nights when
we entertain ourselves, well attended, such is the standard. Held in a large comfortable room with a bar.
Ftntly Thu Worcs MALVERN TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION Ir/Sc. www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
→ The Wyche Inn (01684 575396), 74 Wyche Road, Malvern WR14 4EQ. 8.30pm.
⌂ Or contact Paul Hawes: paulmhawes<at>gmail.com
⊕ Traditional music session. Come along for the best in Irish and Scottish music. Musicians welcome, or just come along to listen. [2017 Apr , venue changed]
1st Thu, daytime Worcs REDDITCH MOUNTAIN DULCIMER Practice Sessions http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead 01527 64229
→ Sally's home in Redditch. B97 4PD. Please contact Sally for directions, 11.00 - 15:00. (please check)
⇒ Sally Whytehead, 01527 64229. sally.whytehead<at>gmail.com
⊕ Mountain Dulcimer informal get together where you can learn to play and learn new repertoire, with bring and share lunch. Some instruments available for loan. Please contact Sally before attending for the first time. Free. [2019 Dec, sessions name retitled]
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1st Fri Herefds MONKLAND MONKLAND ARMS 1st Fri ACOUSTIC SESSION www.themonklandarms.co.uk Allie & Jed 01568 720510
→ The Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DE. 7.30pm - 11pm
⇒ Allie & Jed, 01568 720510, hi<at>themonklandarms.co.uk, www.facebook.com/themonklandarms
⊕ Welcoming all singers and musicians - any style and ability welcome, in a village pub with folk at its heart, serving locally sourced food and drink. Home-cooked food available every lunchtime and evening. [June 2019, new member]
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Wkly Fri Worcs WORCESTER SOMERS TRAD. FOLK CLUB www.somers-folk-club.org.uk Sam/Eleanor 01684 561378
→ Bishop Allenby Hall (Streetmap), St. Stephen's Church - parking in churchyard, hall is to side of church. St. Stephen's Street, via A449, Worcester WR3 7HS. (aerial_view) 8.15pm, all year.
⇒ Phone: Sam/Eleanor, 01684 561378. Email: Chris, info<at>somers-folk-club.org.uk
⊕ “A place where traditional song is at home”. Mostly songs; choruses start 1st Fridays; singers’ nights every Friday, all welcome. Visitors £2, but your 1st visit is free! We also have occasional Saturday specials (Member-only) free to regulars. [new venue, new times, 2017 Dec]
Weekly Thu Herefs MUCH DEWCHURCH BLACK SWAN SESSION [no pub or session website] Bob Chance 01981 540725
→ Black Swan (01981 540295), B4348, Much Dewchurch, Hereford HR2 8DJ
⇒ Bob Chance, 01981 540725, r.h.t.c(at)hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Thursday night is folk night in possibly the oldest pub in Herefordshire, delightful, welcoming 15th century heavily-beamed village inn. Home-prepared, mainly locally-sourced food, guest beers typically from regional breweries, draught perry and cider. [new member 18/1/20]
1st Thurs 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂ contact as above; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕ We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music. (various details revised, July 2019)
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Wkly Thu Worcs BRETFORTON The FLEECE SESSION www.thefleeceinn.co.uk Nigel Smith 01386 831173
→ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham. Historic National Trust pub. 8.45pm, all year
⇒ The Cross, Bretforton, near Evesham, Worcs WR11 7JE. nigel<at>thefleeceinn.co.uk
⊕ Very characterful and friendly venue. Musicians and audience welcome, mostly but not solely, traditional English folk. Food available. Excellent beer!
2nd+Last Thu Worcs BROMSGROVE BROMSGROVE FOLK CLUB www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk Bob Bignell 0121 476 5938
→ Catshill Club (01527 833227), 13 Meadow Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove B61 0JJ. 8.15pm
⇒ Bob Bignell. Mob: 07828 716842. bobcynfolk<at>aol.com
⊕ We book artists who entertain, the best on from this country and beyond. In addition, regular “Singin’ and Suppin” nights when
we entertain ourselves, well attended, such is the standard. Held in a large comfortable room with a bar.
Ftntly Thu Worcs MALVERN TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION Ir/Sc. www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
→ The Wyche Inn (01684 575396), 74 Wyche Road, Malvern WR14 4EQ. 8.30pm.
⌂ Or contact Paul Hawes: paulmhawes<at>gmail.com
⊕ Traditional music session. Come along for the best in Irish and Scottish music. Musicians welcome, or just come along to listen. [2017 Apr , venue changed]
1st Thu, daytime Worcs REDDITCH MOUNTAIN DULCIMER Practice Sessions http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead 01527 64229
→ Sally's home in Redditch. B97 4PD. Please contact Sally for directions, 11.00 - 15:00. (please check)
⇒ Sally Whytehead, 01527 64229. sally.whytehead<at>gmail.com
⊕ Mountain Dulcimer informal get together where you can learn to play and learn new repertoire, with bring and share lunch. Some instruments available for loan. Please contact Sally before attending for the first time. Free. [2019 Dec, sessions name retitled]
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1st Fri Herefds MONKLAND MONKLAND ARMS 1st Fri ACOUSTIC SESSION www.themonklandarms.co.uk Allie & Jed 01568 720510
→ The Monkland Arms, Monkland, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DE. 7.30pm - 11pm
⇒ Allie & Jed, 01568 720510, hi<at>themonklandarms.co.uk, www.facebook.com/themonklandarms
⊕ Welcoming all singers and musicians - any style and ability welcome, in a village pub with folk at its heart, serving locally sourced food and drink. Home-cooked food available every lunchtime and evening. [June 2019, new member]
------------- FRIDAY: Worcs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wkly Fri Worcs WORCESTER SOMERS TRAD. FOLK CLUB www.somers-folk-club.org.uk Sam/Eleanor 01684 561378
→ Bishop Allenby Hall (Streetmap), St. Stephen's Church - parking in churchyard, hall is to side of church. St. Stephen's Street, via A449, Worcester WR3 7HS. (aerial_view) 8.15pm, all year.
⇒ Phone: Sam/Eleanor, 01684 561378. Email: Chris, info<at>somers-folk-club.org.uk
⊕ “A place where traditional song is at home”. Mostly songs; choruses start 1st Fridays; singers’ nights every Friday, all welcome. Visitors £2, but your 1st visit is free! We also have occasional Saturday specials (Member-only) free to regulars. [new venue, new times, 2017 Dec]
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1st Sat Worcs ALVECHURCH ALVECHURCH FRENCH DANCE & MUSIC www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team
→ Alvechurch Village Hall, Worcs B48 7JX, 2.30pm - 5pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU,
email alvechurchfrenchdance<at>gmail.com, website www.tradartsteam.co.uk/French-dance.html
⊕ Monthly traditional dance events. Come and enjoy a variety of traditional French dances, bourrées, polkas, mazurkas, valses, Breton, etc. All abilities of dancer and musician welcome, please bring £2 towards the cost of the hall. Please bring your own refreshments. [2019 Nov, new listing]
4th Sat Worcs BRANSFORD FOLK AT THE FOLD www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk Eric+Eileen Payne 01886 880061
→ The Fold, A4103 Worcester to Hereford Rd, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JB. 8.30pm
⇒ 24 Huntingdon, Cradley, Near Malvern, Worcs WR13 5JZ eric_payne<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Be heard! come and sing, play, tell a story or poem - or just enjoy listening! Beautiful half-timbered surroundings with lovely acoustics. Entrance £2. Bring your own drinks and a smile! ‘Folk’ - as individual as you are. All welcome!
2nd Sat, + occ. other Worcs PERSHORE FOYER FOLK www.number8.org Box Office 01386 555488
→ Number 8, High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1BG, 8pm
⇒ General Office 01386 555028, email enquiries<at>number8.org
⊕ Number 8’s folk night in The Foyer are on second Saturdays (occasional variations - please check before travelling) showcasing bands and performers from the local area and from further afield. Admission prices vary, from as little as £4. Details www.number8.org [new Member, 2018 Oct]
1st,3rd Sat Worcs REDDITCH REDDITCH FOLK CLUB (no website) Dave James 07795 022779
→/ ⇒ 89 Salford Close, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7UL, 8pm. For more details: Dave James, dave.james8<at>gmail.com, 07795 022779
⊕ The Club will now be held at the above address. Tea and coffee will be available on the house, please bring your own alcohol. It will be nice to see you, all are welcome: singers, poets, story-tellers, and listeners. [FQ 2017 Jan - was Alcester & Redditch FC in Alcester, Warks]
2nd Sat Worcs RUSHWICK RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB https://rushwickfolkclub.wixsite.com/home Derek Lovell 01299 824908
→ Rushwick Village Hall, Rushwick, near Worcester. 8.00pm.
⇒ derek.lovell<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Singers’ nights, £2 admission, all year. Please bring your own beer. Tea/coffee available during break. [new website, 2017 Jan]
1st Sat Worcs ALVECHURCH ALVECHURCH FRENCH DANCE & MUSIC www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team
→ Alvechurch Village Hall, Worcs B48 7JX, 2.30pm - 5pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU,
email alvechurchfrenchdance<at>gmail.com, website www.tradartsteam.co.uk/French-dance.html
⊕ Monthly traditional dance events. Come and enjoy a variety of traditional French dances, bourrées, polkas, mazurkas, valses, Breton, etc. All abilities of dancer and musician welcome, please bring £2 towards the cost of the hall. Please bring your own refreshments. [2019 Nov, new listing]
4th Sat Worcs BRANSFORD FOLK AT THE FOLD www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk Eric+Eileen Payne 01886 880061
→ The Fold, A4103 Worcester to Hereford Rd, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JB. 8.30pm
⇒ 24 Huntingdon, Cradley, Near Malvern, Worcs WR13 5JZ eric_payne<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Be heard! come and sing, play, tell a story or poem - or just enjoy listening! Beautiful half-timbered surroundings with lovely acoustics. Entrance £2. Bring your own drinks and a smile! ‘Folk’ - as individual as you are. All welcome!
2nd Sat, + occ. other Worcs PERSHORE FOYER FOLK www.number8.org Box Office 01386 555488
→ Number 8, High Street, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 1BG, 8pm
⇒ General Office 01386 555028, email enquiries<at>number8.org
⊕ Number 8’s folk night in The Foyer are on second Saturdays (occasional variations - please check before travelling) showcasing bands and performers from the local area and from further afield. Admission prices vary, from as little as £4. Details www.number8.org [new Member, 2018 Oct]
1st,3rd Sat Worcs REDDITCH REDDITCH FOLK CLUB (no website) Dave James 07795 022779
→/ ⇒ 89 Salford Close, Redditch, Worcestershire B98 7UL, 8pm. For more details: Dave James, dave.james8<at>gmail.com, 07795 022779
⊕ The Club will now be held at the above address. Tea and coffee will be available on the house, please bring your own alcohol. It will be nice to see you, all are welcome: singers, poets, story-tellers, and listeners. [FQ 2017 Jan - was Alcester & Redditch FC in Alcester, Warks]
2nd Sat Worcs RUSHWICK RUSHWICK FOLK CLUB https://rushwickfolkclub.wixsite.com/home Derek Lovell 01299 824908
→ Rushwick Village Hall, Rushwick, near Worcester. 8.00pm.
⇒ derek.lovell<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Singers’ nights, £2 admission, all year. Please bring your own beer. Tea/coffee available during break. [new website, 2017 Jan]
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The Malvern Supalele String Band
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Worcs DUBLIN JACKS www.dublinjacks.uk Ray 07594 204481
⇒ r.hadden94(at)btinternet.com ⊕ 4/5 piece band. Specialists in traditional music (often Irish) and “good time” music (more modern music people like); pubs, weddings, birthdays, village events, Burns, St Patrick’s, wakes, ceilidhs. May also be booked as a trio or duo. [Mar 2018, new Member] Worcs FAIRFIELD www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk/bookanact.html Bob Bignell 0121 476 5938 Worcs ONEACHORD www.oneachord.co.uk Peter Warner 07811 953480 ⇒ Please contact Peter by: email: peter<at>peterwarner.co.uk, phone or text: 07811 953480 ⊕ Andy, Percussion; Peter, Acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Glynn, Acoustic bass guitar; Sue, Fiddle; Marc, Mandolin, Bouzouki, Banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals. [Feb 2020, new member] Worcs THE MALVERN SUPALELE STRING BAND www.jillpeertreatments.com Jill Peer 07754 950939 ⇒ Jill, jill<at>gmail.com and see Facebook ⊕ The Malvern Supalele String band practice each Thursday morning from 10am at the New Inn Lower Howsell Rd, WR14 1DN. We are open to new members or singers/listeners if they are interested. [name change, February 2020] Worcs THE POACHERS (no website) Alasdair 01684 892264 ⇒ alasdair.mckeane(at)gmail.com ⊕ Longstanding (since 1966) 4-piece band specialising in well-known songs from around the British Isles, many with choruses, all delivered with enthusiasm. Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, village events, pubs, Burns, St Patrick’s, wakes. May also be booked as a trio or duo. [Mar 2018, new Member] Worcs SHEPHERD’S PURSE www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk Eric & Eileen Payne 01886 880061 ⇒ Eric & Eileen Payne, eric_payne<at>btinternet.com ⊕ Eric & Eileen Payne and Jim Preston sing in close harmony - songs with a story to tell! Three distinctive voices that can fill the air, blending gentle, precise and delicate harmonies. [2018 Dec, new entry] Worcs THE TRUCKSTOP TRIXIES www.facebook.com/truckstoptrixies Contact: see facebook ⇒ Contact Tyler for info/bookings: tylerdmassey<at>gmail.com ⊕ A musically-renowned Malvern-based band: Tyler Massey (guitar/vocals), Vo Fletcher (guitar/vocals), Dave Young (Roland melodeon), Mikey Mann (keyboards), Eric Haj (percussion) and Neil Poulter (mandolin). Performing mainly classic Americana - Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Gillian Welch, Lowell George and others. [Mar 2018, new listing] |
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
Stringbox
The Night Watch
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Worcs BILL and SUE SMITH (no website) Bill & Sue Smith 01905 423488
⇒ 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, WR2 4NF. billandsuesmith<at>hotmail.com ⊕ Traditional songs in harmony, and with concertina & dulcimer. Available for folk clubs & festivals as performers and/or singaround/session leaders. Worcs DIMINISHEDACHORD www.oneachord.co.uk Peter Warner 07811 953480 ⇒ Please contact Peter by: email: peter<at>peterwarner.co.uk, phone or text: 07811 953480 ⊕ Peter and Sue from OneAchord often perform as a duo 'DiminishedAchord'; Peter, Acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Sue, Fiddle. [Feb 2020, new member] Worcs DUBLIN JACKS www.dublinjacks.uk Alasdair 01684 892264 ⇒ alasdair.mckeane(at)gmail.com ⊕ Duo performing a wide range of well-known popular music from 1940s and 50s onwards, as well as traditional material. Two singers, guitar, tenor banjo, fiddle, concertina, mandolin. Birthdays, community or family events, entertainment for elderly folk, wakes. Daytime, evenings. [new member, Mar 2018] Worcs MAMWIG www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk/bookanact.html Bob Bignell 0121 476 5938 Worcs STRING BOX (Martin and Jill) www.jillpeertreatments.com Jill Peer 07754 950939 ⇒ Ring 07754950939 ⊕ Guitar, fiddle harmonica, ukuleles of all sizes, trombone and ocarina. Songs from 1920’s onward - pop-songs,bluegrass, folk and blues. Covers and some originals from Jill. Get proper cheered up or raise a few funds. No amplification so never too loud! [added 2019 Oct] Worcs THE ENGLISH DULCIMER DUO www.reverbnation.com/englishdulcimerduo Lisa ⌂ info<at>englishdulcimerduo.org.uk, Listen at: https://youtu.be/RgMIiyemXZc and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4SqWvUpDis&feature=youtu.be ⊕ Sue Harris (Umps and Dumps, John Kirkpatrick) and Lisa Warburton (Malthouse Passage, Blarney Stone). Mainly English tunes, including a number of jaunty 18th century melodies. Their different styles and qualities of their dulcimers combine to make a powerful and spelling-binding sound. [new website 2/2017] Worcs THE NIGHT WATCH www.the-night-watch.org.uk Ian Pittaway 07504 269 855 ⇒ contact<at>the-night-watch.org.uk ⊕ 13th—17th century songs and music. We perform and teach early music, deliver primary/secondary school workshops involving music, history and drama, gigs for folk clubs, music clubs, music festivals, weddings, celebrations, corporate events, private events or … surprise us! [added 2017 Feb] |
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
Colin Pitts
Mike Weaver
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Worcs BOB BIGNELL www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk/bookanact.html Bob Bignell 01214765938
Worcs COLIN PITTS www.colinpitts.co.uk Colin Pitts 07939 782280 ⇒ colinpitts<at>live.co.uk ⊕ Singer-songwriter. Writer of ‘Australian Wine’ and ‘Looking For England’. Worcs DAVE JAMES (no website) Dave James 07795 022779 ⇒ For more detail[added 2017 Feb] Worcs MIKE WEAVER www.mikeweavermusic.com Mike Weaver 07887 523770 ⇒ Contact 07887 523770 ⊕ Singer-songwriter. CD ‘Live At The Top Of The Stairs’ (£10) available via www.mikeweavermusic.com Herefs DENNIS HOMES www.dennishomes.net Dennis Homes 07712 565 590 ⇒ Please contact Dennis via leogem3@icloud.com www.dennishomes.net Music also on https://dennishomes.hearnow.com, Spotify, www.cdbaby.com/cd/dennishomes. ⊕ A very original singer/songwriter with a style influenced by folk, rock and country. Dennis writes and performs all his own songs. These include love songs, songs about people, songs about places, comic songs, sad songs and songs about life. [Feb 2020, new Member] Herefs TOM HUGHES www.tomhughesmusic.co.uk Tom Hughes ⇒ Contact: tomhughesmusic<at>outlook.com See also: www.reverbnation.com/tomhughesfolk, www.facebook.com/tomhughesfolk, https://twitter.com/tomhughesmusic ⊕ Musician, Educator & Tunesmith, Tom Hughes offers a variety of different performances, whether public or private events/meetings, including folk/traditional music and original compositions on piano, accordion and whistles. Also available in a duo with fiddle/vocals. Please enquire to discuss further. [Feb 2020, new Member] |
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires: Folk & Community Choirs & Bands, West Gallery
→ indicates venue and times
Herefs SING4JOY CHOIR www.sing4joy.uk Tom Hughes
⇒ Contact: sing4joychoir<at>outlook.com, or message us via FB See also: https://www.facebook.com/sing4joychoir
→ Hampton Bishop Village Hall, Hereford HR1 4JY. 7:30pm-9pm each Tuesday during term-time.
⊕ We provide an opportunity for people to gather and sing in an informal and friendly environment. “Very uplifting sessions”.
(Also running online sessions during COVID-19 pandemic until permitted to meet safely in person) [July 2020, revised entry]
Worcs VITAL SPARK www.vitalspark.org.uk Sue Smith 01905 423488
⇒ 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, WR2 4NF. billandsuesmith<at>hotmail.com
→ Practising every Wednesday evening in West Malvern Village Hall.
⊕ West Gallery and American shape-note Quire and band. New members welcome.
→ indicates venue and times
Herefs SING4JOY CHOIR www.sing4joy.uk Tom Hughes
⇒ Contact: sing4joychoir<at>outlook.com, or message us via FB See also: https://www.facebook.com/sing4joychoir
→ Hampton Bishop Village Hall, Hereford HR1 4JY. 7:30pm-9pm each Tuesday during term-time.
⊕ We provide an opportunity for people to gather and sing in an informal and friendly environment. “Very uplifting sessions”.
(Also running online sessions during COVID-19 pandemic until permitted to meet safely in person) [July 2020, revised entry]
Worcs VITAL SPARK www.vitalspark.org.uk Sue Smith 01905 423488
⇒ 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, WR2 4NF. billandsuesmith<at>hotmail.com
→ Practising every Wednesday evening in West Malvern Village Hall.
⊕ West Gallery and American shape-note Quire and band. New members welcome.
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
• Worcestershire-based
Worcs BOB BIGNELL www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk/bookanact.htmll Bob Bignell 01214765938
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands • Worcestershire-based
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
• Worcestershire-based
Worcs BOB BIGNELL www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk/bookanact.htmll Bob Bignell 01214765938
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands • Worcestershire-based
Worcs 5 BAR GAIT www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk/bookanact.html Bob Bignell 01214765938
Worcs STEP ON BOARD APPALACHIAN (no website) Cynthia 0121 476 5938
Worcs THE POACHERS (no website) Alasdair 01684 892264
⇒ alasdair.mckeane(at)gmail.com
⊕ Experienced 4-piece band plus caller: ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, birthdays, village/local events, Burns, St Patrick’s, all interspersed with song and good humour. [new member, Mar 2018]
Worcs STEP ON BOARD APPALACHIAN (no website) Cynthia 0121 476 5938
Worcs THE POACHERS (no website) Alasdair 01684 892264
⇒ alasdair.mckeane(at)gmail.com
⊕ Experienced 4-piece band plus caller: ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, birthdays, village/local events, Burns, St Patrick’s, all interspersed with song and good humour. [new member, Mar 2018]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) → indicates venue and times
Appleyard
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Worcs APPLEYARD LADIES TRAD. DANCERS www.Appleyardfolk.co.uk Diana Maiden 01684 565204
⇒ info4appleyard<at>gmail.com, or dianamaiden6<at>gmail.com → Thursday. Earls Croome Village Hall, near Upton-on-Severn. 8pm to 10pm. Weekly during winter, dancing in summer at pubs, festivals & other venues. ⊕ Dances from all over the country, new and old. [Email change: FQ Apr 2016] Worcs FAITHFUL CITY MORRIS MEN www.faithfulcitymorris.org.uk Bill Smith 01905 423488 ⇒ 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, WR2 4NF. billthefiddle<at>yahoo.co.uk → Every Wednesday at The Talbot, Knightwick (A44, 7 miles from Worcester). ⊕ Cotswold Morris. New members (experienced or beginners) welcome. Worcs STEP ON BOARD APPALACHIAN (no website) Cynthia 0121 476 5938 |
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Herefds FOXWHELP http://foxwhelpmorris.com Emma 01544 327311
→ Tuesday evenings, 7.30-9.00pm, Moccas Village Hall, HR2 9LE. Usually September to May, but contact us first to check. ⇒ Emma on 01544 327311 or Paul 01497 821003. www.facebook.com/FoxwhelpMorris ⊕ Mixed dance side, performing traditional dances principally associated with the Cotswolds, but some from the Welsh Borders. We dance out mainly in Herefordshire and around the border with mid-Wales. Contact us to find out more! |
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Herefds LEDBURY MORRIS Facebook: Ledbury Morris Ceri James 07870 382678 → Sunday afternoons, 2.00-4.00pm, The Royal Oak Hotel Ledbury, HR8 2EY. Contact us first for more details. ⇒ Ceri James 07870 382678, ceridwen.james<at>sky.com ⊕ Ledbury Morris is a new and upcoming mixed side, dancing all the Border Morris dances collected by the late Dave Jones. It is available for bookings now. We welcome new dancers and musicians who want to keep the tradition alive. [new listing, Nov 2019] |
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Spoken Word - Folk Shows, Theatre, Mummers
Worcs FOLD THEATRE Folk Plays www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk/Folkplay.html Eric & Eileen Payne 01886 880061
⇒ Eric & Eileen Payne, eric_payne<at>btinternet.com
⊕ 11 talented local actors, singers and musicians, based at ‘The Fold” at Bransford, near Worcester. The plays are written by Eric and Eileen Payne and involve narration, songs, music, sketches and poetry. [2018 Dec, new entry]
Worcs FOLD THEATRE Folk Plays www.ericpaynefolksongs.co.uk/Folkplay.html Eric & Eileen Payne 01886 880061
⇒ Eric & Eileen Payne, eric_payne<at>btinternet.com
⊕ 11 talented local actors, singers and musicians, based at ‘The Fold” at Bransford, near Worcester. The plays are written by Eric and Eileen Payne and involve narration, songs, music, sketches and poetry. [2018 Dec, new entry]
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Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
Worcs BRYAN NEVILLE-LEE poetry recital www.poetryenthusiast.co.uk Bryan Neville-Lee 01905 23569 ⇒ 30 Albany Terrace, Worcester, WR1 3DX levelknees<at>gmail.com ⊕ Poetry Recital. |
MEDIA M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
West Mids [+ West Country] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. West 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 Mids [+ West Country] 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. f Powys
Herefordshire TALES FROM UNDER BLACK HILL BLOG http://blackhilltales.blogspot.com/search/label/FolkWorkshops John & Jane Baxter
⇒ e-mail john.baxter87<at>virgin.net or follow & DM <at>FolkWorkshops
⊕ Blog including FolkWorkshop newsletters and other articles about folk music in South-West Herefordshire and nearby parts of Powys
Worcestershire & very nearby WORCESTER Traditional Music Page www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
⇒ mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ Website with information on Worcester’s traditional music scene.
West Mids [+ West Country] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver
→ West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. West 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 Mids [+ West Country] 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. f Powys
Herefordshire TALES FROM UNDER BLACK HILL BLOG http://blackhilltales.blogspot.com/search/label/FolkWorkshops John & Jane Baxter
⇒ e-mail john.baxter87<at>virgin.net or follow & DM <at>FolkWorkshops
⊕ Blog including FolkWorkshop newsletters and other articles about folk music in South-West Herefordshire and nearby parts of Powys
Worcestershire & very nearby WORCESTER Traditional Music Page www.worcesterfolk.org.uk Mike Walton 01905 357482
⇒ mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ Website with information on Worcester’s traditional music scene.
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FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, www.folklife-directory.uk including these Herefs & Worcs 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
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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 ⊕ 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 & South/West Midlands FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 Herefs, Shrops, & Worcs news pages are on www.folklife.uk/herefs-worcs.html ⇒ 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 ) |
MEDIA M.4 PUBLISHERS (Music & Print)
Herefs TOM HUGHES www.tomhughesmusic.co.uk Tom Hughes
⇒ Contact: tomhughesmusic<at>outlook.com
⊕ Music transcription and engraving service, including music book production and publishing of folk/traditional music. I can offer special rates to folk musicians looking to release a music book. Now available: ALAWON:MELODIES Tune Book from the fantastic Welsh folk trio ALAW. [Feb 2020, new Member]
⇒ Contact: tomhughesmusic<at>outlook.com
⊕ Music transcription and engraving service, including music book production and publishing of folk/traditional music. I can offer special rates to folk musicians looking to release a music book. Now available: ALAWON:MELODIES Tune Book from the fantastic Welsh folk trio ALAW. [Feb 2020, new Member]
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
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Worcs CHRISTIAN FINN SOUND www.christianfinnsound.com Christian Finn 07966 178 808
⇒ info<at>christianfinnsound.com, https://twitter.com/finn_sound ⊕ An independent promoter. Worcestershire: CFS Presents hosts shows at The Cube, Malvern; a 200 capacity venue with licensed bar and facilities. Recent concerts: Maddy Prior, Lady Maisery, Peggy Seeger. Tickets/info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cfspresents. Gloucestershire: concerts at The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve: www.cleeveconcerts.com |
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S.3 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
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Worcs CHRISTIAN FINN SOUND www.christianfinnsound.com Christian Finn 07966 178 808
⇒ info<at>christianfinnsound.com, https://twitter.com/finn_sound ⊕ Over fifteen years sound industry experience, UK and Europe, providing services: Front of House, Monitors, Tour Management, Systems Tech, Backline, Crew & PA hire [but not studio sound]. Most of his current work is theatre touring with his own PA. |
S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS
Worcs BILL SMITH http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/tonybrett/Bill/BillWebSite.html Bill Smith 01905 423488
⇒ 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, Worcs, WR2 4NF. billthefiddle<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Makes fiddles and Appalachian dulcimers and repairs stringed instruments.
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
• based in West Midlands county [no local members]
Worcs BILL SMITH http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/tonybrett/Bill/BillWebSite.html Bill Smith 01905 423488
⇒ 21 Vernon Park Road, St John’s, Worcester, Worcs, WR2 4NF. billthefiddle<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Makes fiddles and Appalachian dulcimers and repairs stringed instruments.
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
• based in West Midlands county [no local members]
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B’ham HOBGOBLIN BIRMINGHAM www.hobgoblin.com/birmingham Shop 0121 212 9010
⇒ 8 Priory Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6BS. sales<at>hobgoblinbirmingham.co.uk ⊕ Hobgoblin Birmingham - Britain’s leading Folk and Traditional musical instrument shop based in the heart of Birmingham. Open 10am - 6pm, Monday - Saturday. Also, across 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. |
West Mids IP MUSIC SHOP www.ipmusic.org.uk Ian Pittaway
⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk
⊕ CDs from Ian Pittaway, ‘Lovers Beggars Soldiers Sailors’; The Night Watch, ‘The Ambassadors’; Captain Swing, ‘Captain Swing’s English Jam’. Hand-made mandolin by Small Strings. Guitar and lute tuition. Instruments: http://earlymusicmuse.com/instruments-for-sale Also CD sale, see http://earlymusicmuse.com/cd-sale [added 2017 Feb]
⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk
⊕ CDs from Ian Pittaway, ‘Lovers Beggars Soldiers Sailors’; The Night Watch, ‘The Ambassadors’; Captain Swing, ‘Captain Swing’s English Jam’. Hand-made mandolin by Small Strings. Guitar and lute tuition. Instruments: http://earlymusicmuse.com/instruments-for-sale Also CD sale, see http://earlymusicmuse.com/cd-sale [added 2017 Feb]
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