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FOLKLIFE WEST magazine NEWS pages - view or download as PDFs! West Midlands news pages on folklife.uk/midlands.html
Page-header: Black Diamond Folk Club's 50th Birthday celebrations: John Crane - John in front of the backdrop he created. Copyright Derek Catley, 2014
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West Midlands: Virtual Folk § from Folklife members
Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
Ø West Midlands county - TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM – various Zoom sessions.
For security, we are only sending out links by email. You can sign up to our monthly newsletter from our website tradartsteam.co.uk – enter your email address in the box at the bottom on the left (you may get a message asking you to click on a link to confirm that you want to join). The newsletter goes out just before the beginning of the month.
All our events are listed in the left hand column of our website tradartsteam.co.uk and include:
* Zoom into Tales and Ales - tradartsteam.co.uk/tales-and-ales.html
* Traditional song session online tradartsteam.co.uk/song-sessions.html
* Zoom into Sing Political! and Sing Political Extra! tradartsteam.co.uk/sing-political.html
* Lockdown Storytelling Cafe tradartsteam.co.uk/About-Storytelling-Cafe.html
Normally we don't run anything in August, but if our audiences want us to carry on we may well do so - Pam [webpage links revised 10 July 2020]
Wednesday
Ø West Midlands county - TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM – various Zoom sessions.
DETAILS please see TOP OF PAGE under Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
INCLUDING
* Zoom into Tales and Ales - 1st Wednesdays
* Zoom into Sing Political! - 2nd Wednesdays, not August
* Lockdown Storytelling Cafe - 3rd Wednesdays
Thursday
Ø West Midlands county - TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM – various Zoom sessions.
DETAILS please see TOP OF PAGE under Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
INCLUDING * Traditional song session online - 1st Thursdays
Ø West Midlands county - TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM – various Zoom sessions.
For security, we are only sending out links by email. You can sign up to our monthly newsletter from our website tradartsteam.co.uk – enter your email address in the box at the bottom on the left (you may get a message asking you to click on a link to confirm that you want to join). The newsletter goes out just before the beginning of the month.
All our events are listed in the left hand column of our website tradartsteam.co.uk and include:
* Zoom into Tales and Ales - tradartsteam.co.uk/tales-and-ales.html
* Traditional song session online tradartsteam.co.uk/song-sessions.html
* Zoom into Sing Political! and Sing Political Extra! tradartsteam.co.uk/sing-political.html
* Lockdown Storytelling Cafe tradartsteam.co.uk/About-Storytelling-Cafe.html
Normally we don't run anything in August, but if our audiences want us to carry on we may well do so - Pam [webpage links revised 10 July 2020]
Wednesday
Ø West Midlands county - TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM – various Zoom sessions.
DETAILS please see TOP OF PAGE under Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
INCLUDING
* Zoom into Tales and Ales - 1st Wednesdays
* Zoom into Sing Political! - 2nd Wednesdays, not August
* Lockdown Storytelling Cafe - 3rd Wednesdays
Thursday
Ø West Midlands county - TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM – various Zoom sessions.
DETAILS please see TOP OF PAGE under Day Varies; and sessions/concerts with several events on different days
INCLUDING * Traditional song session online - 1st Thursdays
§ 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
Venues
We can help - Folklife Members, email your details (see examples below) and we'll draft new entries for you to approve or change
1st line / summary: this also appears in print, every issue, in Folklife West
How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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→ Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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→ Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
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Day Varies Warks RUGBY RUGBY LIBRARY GIGS www.warwickshire.gov.uk/rugbylibrary Call centre 0300 555 8171
→ Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby CV21 3BZ
⌂ Rugby Library gigs enquiries: call centre 0300 555 8171 or email: libraryevents<at>warwickshire.gov.uk
⊕ Some super gigs coming up in Warwickshire! Tickets in advance through Eventbrite or on the door. [2019 May, new member]
Day Varies Warks NUNEATON NUNEATON LIBRARY GIGS www.warwickshire.gov.uk/nuneatonlibrary Call centre 0300 555 8171
→ Nuneaton Library, Church Street, Nuneaton, CV11 4DR
⌂ Nuneaton Library gigs enquiries: call centre 0300 555 8171 or email: libraryevents<at>warwickshire.gov.uk
⊕ Some super gigs coming up in Warwickshire! Tickets in advance through Eventbrite or on the door. [201
Day Varies Warks RUGBY RUGBY LIBRARY GIGS www.warwickshire.gov.uk/rugbylibrary Call centre 0300 555 8171
→ Rugby Library, Little Elborow Street, Rugby CV21 3BZ
⌂ Rugby Library gigs enquiries: call centre 0300 555 8171 or email: libraryevents<at>warwickshire.gov.uk
⊕ Some super gigs coming up in Warwickshire! Tickets in advance through Eventbrite or on the door. [2019 May, new member]
Day Varies Warks NUNEATON NUNEATON LIBRARY GIGS www.warwickshire.gov.uk/nuneatonlibrary Call centre 0300 555 8171
→ Nuneaton Library, Church Street, Nuneaton, CV11 4DR
⌂ Nuneaton Library gigs enquiries: call centre 0300 555 8171 or email: libraryevents<at>warwickshire.gov.uk
⊕ Some super gigs coming up in Warwickshire! Tickets in advance through Eventbrite or on the door. [201
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------------ SUNDAY: West Midlands & Staffs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2nd Sun, alt.mths Birmingham MOSELEY SCANDI MUSIC SESSIONS www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE, 2pm - 5pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Meet up and play a few Swedish and other Scandinavian tunes. All musicians welcome - more info and links to tunes via the ScandiBrum facebook page [2019 Nov, new listing]
3rd Sun Birmingham MOSELEY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE, 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy playing and listening to English, Scottish & Irish folk music and song. [2018 Nov, phone number change, no other change]
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1st Sun Warks ILMINGTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: HOWARD ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01608 682226
→ The Howard Arms (01608 682226), Ilmington, Walks CV36 4LT. 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]
2nd Sun Warks LOWER QUINTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE COLLEGE ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 720066
→ The College Arms (01789 720066), Lower Quinton, Warks CV37 8SG. 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]
3rd Sun Warks TEMPLE GRAFTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE BLUE BOAR www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 750010
→ The Blue Boar (01789 750010), Temple Grafton, Warks B49 6NR. 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]
[4th Sun see Glos webpage for SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: 4th Sun ]
5th Sun varies VARIES SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: VENUE VARIES www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Paul Bryan 07711 121210
→ If there’s a 5th Sunday in the month, it’s a variable venues, arranged individually, see website. 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]
2nd Sun, alt.mths Birmingham MOSELEY SCANDI MUSIC SESSIONS www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE, 2pm - 5pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Meet up and play a few Swedish and other Scandinavian tunes. All musicians welcome - more info and links to tunes via the ScandiBrum facebook page [2019 Nov, new listing]
3rd Sun Birmingham MOSELEY TRADITIONAL MUSIC SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE, 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy playing and listening to English, Scottish & Irish folk music and song. [2018 Nov, phone number change, no other change]
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1st Sun Warks ILMINGTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: HOWARD ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01608 682226
→ The Howard Arms (01608 682226), Ilmington, Walks CV36 4LT. 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]
2nd Sun Warks LOWER QUINTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE COLLEGE ARMS www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 720066
→ The College Arms (01789 720066), Lower Quinton, Warks CV37 8SG. 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]
3rd Sun Warks TEMPLE GRAFTON SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: THE BLUE BOAR www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Pub 01789 750010
→ The Blue Boar (01789 750010), Temple Grafton, Warks B49 6NR. 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]
[4th Sun see Glos webpage for SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: 4th Sun ]
5th Sun varies VARIES SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSION: VENUE VARIES www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Paul Bryan 07711 121210
→ If there’s a 5th Sunday in the month, it’s a variable venues, arranged individually, see website. 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]
------- Wednesday ------- No Monday or Tuesday listings currently
------------ WEDNESDAY: West Midlands & Staffs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1st Wed Birmingham MOSELEY TALES & ALES STORY SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 07946 718286
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE. 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Come along to share stories and ales at this great storytelling venue. [2018 Nov, phone number change, no other change]
2nd Wed Birmingham MOSELEY POLITICAL SONG SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 07946 718286
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE, 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Come along, raise your voices, let the songs be heard, whether they were written yesterday or hundreds of years ago, let us learn from them and take heart from them. [2018 Nov, existing member, new entry]
3rd Wed Birmingham KINGS HEATH BIRMINGHAM STORYTELLING CAFÉ www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 07946 71828
→ Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA, 7.30pm - 10pm, September to June,
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU,
email birminghamstorytellingcafe<at>gmail.com, or via website, www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk
⊕ Doors open and food served from 6.30pm. The perfect setting to enjoy an evening of storytelling. We have an exciting line-up of guests and regular tellers from across the Midlands. Tickets £7 from the venue (0121 443 4725) or wegottickets.com [2019 Nov, new listing]
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1st Wed, afternoon Warks ATHERSTONE FOLK AT THE LION www.facebook.com/groups/1194655407220890/ Phil Benson 01827 711514
→ The Atherstone Red Lion, 99 Long Street, Atherstone CV9 1BB. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, all year
⇒ Phillip Benson, Sixth Lock Cottage, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 2SL. phil<at>atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
⊕ Folk in a local hostelry, run by anyone who turns up (not quite, but it gives the flavour). Singaround format, mostly.
1st Wednesday afternoon monthly. Come and join a few friends just singing for the joy of it. Free Entry. (new website May 2019)
1st Wed Warks NUNEATON NUNEATON FOLK CLUB https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com Geoff Veasey
→ Queens Hall at the Crew (upstairs), 75-77 Queen's Road, Nuneaton CV115LA. 8.00pm on guest nights. All year.
⇒ Organiser: Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk See also NFC Facebook Group Page.
⊕ "Live" Folk (Traditional and Contemporary), Blues, Acoustic and Open Mic-style performances. Free! Parking nearby. Seating around 60, plus standing room. Featured guests usually take or share the main spot at the end of each half, with pre-booked floor spots. [new member, Apr 2018]
2nd,4th Wed Warks BEDWORTH BEDWORTH FOLK CLUB www.bedworthfolkclub.co.uk Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
→ Every 2nd Wednesday: new venue The Newdigate Club, Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire CV7 9NY. new start time 8.00pm.
→ Most 4th Wednesdays: Bedworth Rugby Club, Rectory Fields, Smarts Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 0BP 8.30pm.
⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk
3rd Wed Warks ATHERSTONE ATHERSTONE FOLK CLUB www.atherstonefolkclub.org.uk Phillip Benson 01827 711514
→ Rose Inn, Main Road, Baxterley, Atherstone, CV9 2LE. 8.00 pm, all year
⌂ Phillip Benson, Sixth Lock Cottage, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 2SL. phil<at>atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
⊕ 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please see website for latest info. [2017 May, venue changed]
1st Wed Birmingham MOSELEY TALES & ALES STORY SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 07946 718286
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE. 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Come along to share stories and ales at this great storytelling venue. [2018 Nov, phone number change, no other change]
2nd Wed Birmingham MOSELEY POLITICAL SONG SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 07946 718286
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE, 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU; info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Come along, raise your voices, let the songs be heard, whether they were written yesterday or hundreds of years ago, let us learn from them and take heart from them. [2018 Nov, existing member, new entry]
3rd Wed Birmingham KINGS HEATH BIRMINGHAM STORYTELLING CAFÉ www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 07946 71828
→ Kitchen Garden Cafe, York Road, Kings Heath, B14 7SA, 7.30pm - 10pm, September to June,
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU,
email birminghamstorytellingcafe<at>gmail.com, or via website, www.birminghamstorytellingcafe.co.uk
⊕ Doors open and food served from 6.30pm. The perfect setting to enjoy an evening of storytelling. We have an exciting line-up of guests and regular tellers from across the Midlands. Tickets £7 from the venue (0121 443 4725) or wegottickets.com [2019 Nov, new listing]
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1st Wed, afternoon Warks ATHERSTONE FOLK AT THE LION www.facebook.com/groups/1194655407220890/ Phil Benson 01827 711514
→ The Atherstone Red Lion, 99 Long Street, Atherstone CV9 1BB. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, all year
⇒ Phillip Benson, Sixth Lock Cottage, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 2SL. phil<at>atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
⊕ Folk in a local hostelry, run by anyone who turns up (not quite, but it gives the flavour). Singaround format, mostly.
1st Wednesday afternoon monthly. Come and join a few friends just singing for the joy of it. Free Entry. (new website May 2019)
1st Wed Warks NUNEATON NUNEATON FOLK CLUB https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com Geoff Veasey
→ Queens Hall at the Crew (upstairs), 75-77 Queen's Road, Nuneaton CV115LA. 8.00pm on guest nights. All year.
⇒ Organiser: Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk See also NFC Facebook Group Page.
⊕ "Live" Folk (Traditional and Contemporary), Blues, Acoustic and Open Mic-style performances. Free! Parking nearby. Seating around 60, plus standing room. Featured guests usually take or share the main spot at the end of each half, with pre-booked floor spots. [new member, Apr 2018]
2nd,4th Wed Warks BEDWORTH BEDWORTH FOLK CLUB www.bedworthfolkclub.co.uk Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
→ Every 2nd Wednesday: new venue The Newdigate Club, Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, Warwickshire CV7 9NY. new start time 8.00pm.
→ Most 4th Wednesdays: Bedworth Rugby Club, Rectory Fields, Smarts Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 0BP 8.30pm.
⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk
3rd Wed Warks ATHERSTONE ATHERSTONE FOLK CLUB www.atherstonefolkclub.org.uk Phillip Benson 01827 711514
→ Rose Inn, Main Road, Baxterley, Atherstone, CV9 2LE. 8.00 pm, all year
⌂ Phillip Benson, Sixth Lock Cottage, Holly Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 2SL. phil<at>atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
⊕ 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please see website for latest info. [2017 May, venue changed]
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1st Thu Birmingham MOSELEY TRADITIONAL SONG SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE. 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment. NB: upstairs room.
2nd,4th Thu Birmingham MOSELEY MOSELEY VILLAGE BAND www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 443 5687
→ Post Office Rooms, 149-153 Alcester Road, B13 8JP. 7.30 - 9.15pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU. info<at>moseleyvillageband.org.uk
⊕ Lively traditional tunes in several parts, with occasional workshops. All musicians welcome. [2019 Nov, email change, no other change]
Wkly Thu Walsall PELSALL COMMONFOLK FOLK CLUB https://sites.google.com/site/commonfolkpelsall/home Steve & Margaret 01922 685568
→ Common Folk, Pelsall Cricket Club, Walsall Road (B4154), Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4BP. 8.15pm, 8.30pm on guest nights. All year.
⇒ comfolk<at>hotmail.com, mobile 07910 632695, or Margaret 07954 994745. https://en-gb.facebook.com/commonfolkclub
⊕ Singers nights and monthly guest nights. Performers are welcome on singers’ nights, performers are asked to do 2 numbers or more if time allows. We ask for a donation of £1 per person on non guest nights to cover costs and a full P.A is available on these nights. [2018 March, new member]
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2nd,4th Thu Warks STUDLEY Make & Play HAMMERED DULCIMER Practice Nights http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead 01527 64229
→ Studley Baptist Church, New Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7ND, 19.30 to 21.45 all year (please check)
⇒ Sally Whytehead, 01527 64229. sally.whytehead<at>gmail.com
⊕ Hammered Dulcimer informal get together where you can learn to play, learn new repertoire, get help with making your own and eat cake!
Some instruments available for loan. Please contact Sally before attending for the first time. £1 per dulcimer. [2019 Dec, sessions name retitled]
1st Thu Birmingham MOSELEY TRADITIONAL SONG SESSION www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Prince of Wales pub, Alcester Road, Birmingham B13 8EE. 8pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Sing and listen to traditional songs in a friendly and informal environment. NB: upstairs room.
2nd,4th Thu Birmingham MOSELEY MOSELEY VILLAGE BAND www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 443 5687
→ Post Office Rooms, 149-153 Alcester Road, B13 8JP. 7.30 - 9.15pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU. info<at>moseleyvillageband.org.uk
⊕ Lively traditional tunes in several parts, with occasional workshops. All musicians welcome. [2019 Nov, email change, no other change]
Wkly Thu Walsall PELSALL COMMONFOLK FOLK CLUB https://sites.google.com/site/commonfolkpelsall/home Steve & Margaret 01922 685568
→ Common Folk, Pelsall Cricket Club, Walsall Road (B4154), Pelsall, Walsall WS3 4BP. 8.15pm, 8.30pm on guest nights. All year.
⇒ comfolk<at>hotmail.com, mobile 07910 632695, or Margaret 07954 994745. https://en-gb.facebook.com/commonfolkclub
⊕ Singers nights and monthly guest nights. Performers are welcome on singers’ nights, performers are asked to do 2 numbers or more if time allows. We ask for a donation of £1 per person on non guest nights to cover costs and a full P.A is available on these nights. [2018 March, new member]
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2nd,4th Thu Warks STUDLEY Make & Play HAMMERED DULCIMER Practice Nights http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead 01527 64229
→ Studley Baptist Church, New Road, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7ND, 19.30 to 21.45 all year (please check)
⇒ Sally Whytehead, 01527 64229. sally.whytehead<at>gmail.com
⊕ Hammered Dulcimer informal get together where you can learn to play, learn new repertoire, get help with making your own and eat cake!
Some instruments available for loan. Please contact Sally before attending for the first time. £1 per dulcimer. [2019 Dec, sessions name retitled]
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------------ FRIDAY: West Midlands & Staffs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wkly Fri Birmingham HIGHGATE BLACK DIAMOND FOLK SONG CLUB http://blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk Paul Ryan 0121 357 7326
→ The Lamp Tavern, Barford Street, Highgate, Birmingham. 8pm, Sept-July. [2018-19 season restarts 31/8 !]
⇒ 748 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1EX. contact<at>blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk
⊕ Singers’ nights alternate Fridays, guests inbetween. [2019 Aug, start time change to 8pm]
Wkly Fri Staffs TAMWORTH TAMWORTH FOLK CLUB www.tamworthfolkclub.co.uk Contact: see website
→ Tamworth Folk and Rambling Club, Bolehall Manor Club, Amington Road, TamworthB77 3LH. 8.30pm, Sept-July
⇒ Bookingsattfc<at>aol.com
⊕ The club meets every Friday evening for a fairly prompt start at 8.30pm. We operate an informal sing-around format on most of these evenings and we welcome any visiting performers. You are sure to get the opportunity to do a ‘turn’ or two. [2019 Aug, club renamed]
Wkly Fri Birmingham HIGHGATE BLACK DIAMOND FOLK SONG CLUB http://blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk Paul Ryan 0121 357 7326
→ The Lamp Tavern, Barford Street, Highgate, Birmingham. 8pm, Sept-July. [2018-19 season restarts 31/8 !]
⇒ 748 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1EX. contact<at>blackdiamondfolkclub.org.uk
⊕ Singers’ nights alternate Fridays, guests inbetween. [2019 Aug, start time change to 8pm]
Wkly Fri Staffs TAMWORTH TAMWORTH FOLK CLUB www.tamworthfolkclub.co.uk Contact: see website
→ Tamworth Folk and Rambling Club, Bolehall Manor Club, Amington Road, TamworthB77 3LH. 8.30pm, Sept-July
⇒ Bookingsattfc<at>aol.com
⊕ The club meets every Friday evening for a fairly prompt start at 8.30pm. We operate an informal sing-around format on most of these evenings and we welcome any visiting performers. You are sure to get the opportunity to do a ‘turn’ or two. [2019 Aug, club renamed]
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1st Sat Worcs, but near Birmingham 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]
Listed here FYI, as well as under Worcs, but for news see Herefs, Shrops, & Worcs news pages on www.folklife-directory.uk/heref-shrop-worc.html
1st Sat Worcs, but near Birmingham 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]
Listed here FYI, as well as under Worcs, but for news see Herefs, Shrops, & Worcs news pages on www.folklife-directory.uk/heref-shrop-worc.html
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LIST 2: FOLK performers --- Music & Song <Pf.1>
PERFORMERS. Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG • Pf.1a-c, general • Pf.1d-h, specific
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
Pf.1d Choirs & Quires (and see List 5)
Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
Pf.1f Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
LIST 2: FOLK PERFORMERS --- Dance <PF.2>
PERFORMERS. Pf.2 FOLK DANCE
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
LIST 2: folk PERFORMERS --- Spoken Word <PF.3>
PERFORMERS. Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
List 3: FOLK Media <M.>
M.1 Online Folk Magazines & Listings
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
M.3 Folk Radio
List 4: FOLK Services <S.>
S.1 Folk Journalists
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
LIST 5: WORKSHOP PROVIDERS & WORKSHOP SERIES <W.>
W.1 Workshop Providers --- Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers
W.2 Members’ Continuing (longer-term) Workshop Series (eg termtime)
<> For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
W.2 Members’ Continuing (longer-term) Workshop Series (eg termtime)
<> For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
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• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG we will be adding your small pictures to the left of entries
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
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• Staffordshire-based
Staffs MITRE’S WELL https://mitreswell.wordpress.com Contact: see website ⇒ sjedkins<at>aol.com www.youtube.com/user/TheMitresWell/videos ⊕ Songs and tunes from Stephen Edkins: Vocals, Guitar, Mandola, Banjo, Bass, Bodhrun; Stephen Swoffer: Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Bouzouki, Ukele, Bodhrun; Malcolm Robinson: Whistles, Mandolin, Banjo, Backing Vocals. [Mar 2018, new Member] Staffs THE ANKER VALLEY BOYS www.ankervalleyboys.co.uk Contact via website form ⇒ ankervalleyboys<at>gmail.com ⊕ Bluegrass, Irish, Folk, Americana. Whatever the genre we'll guarantee to get your foot tapping! Looking for a band, with caller, to play at a Barn Dance/Hoe Down for your event? Look no further, we can help! [Mar 2018, new Member] • Warwickshire & Coventry-based Warks DRUNKMONKEY, see under Warks NUNC/DRUNKMONKEY Warks NUNC/DRUNKMONKEY https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com/nunc--druncmonkey.html Geoff Veasey ⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk ⊕ Flossy McDougal, ex- Pennyroyal: Geoff Veasey, ex-Black Parrot Seaside; and John Kearney, ex- Romeo's Butcher. DRUNKMONKEY is NUNC+ Jon Harrington (blues harps), Paul Moore (Guitars), and John Harris (bass) [Feb 2020, new website] |
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
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• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks MALC GURNHAM & GILL GILSENAN www.malcandgill.co.uk Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568 ⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk Warks SQUEEZE-BOW HARMONY facebook.com/SBHFolkMusic Paul Bryan 07711 121210 ⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210 ⊕ Paul Bryan and Des Wynes. Playing traditional music with fiddle, accordion, guitar, concertina and vocals. At The Dirty Duck, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, monthly 1st Fridays,12.30pm, and the Shifting Sunday Sessions. CDs: Live At The ‘White’-House, Shutford; A Touch Of The Irish. [new Member, Oct 2019] • based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton B’ham THE DARING YOUNG MEN www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298 ⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk ⊕ Fabulous Music Hall Duo. See also Andy Casserley's website [New entry, existing member, Jul 2018] |
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
Ian Pittaway
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• based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
B’ham CHRIS LOWE www.facebook.com/Chris-Lowe-Storyteller-702932336552020 Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298 ⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk ⊕ Music Hall Singer and More! Hear the verses to the choruses you always knew. [New website, Jan 2018] W Mids IAN PITTAWAY www.ipmusic.org.uk Ian Pittaway 07504 269 855 ⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk ⊕ Ian performs solo traditional, mediaeval and renaissance music with voice, guitars, harps, lutes and other early instruments, and primary and secondary school and adult workshops in historical music, involving history, drama and dance. |
Pf.1e Folk Music & Song - Shanty Groups, Duos, & Solo
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks HAWKESBURY TRAWLERMEN https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ The country’s most landlocked Shanty Crew, the infamous Hawkesbury Trawlermen. Featuring three North Warwickshire Folk Club organisers and at least four more ancient doyens of the genre, and available for club bookings via Nuneaton, Bedworth or Atherstone Folk Club websites.
[new listing, Dec 2019]
Warks HAWKESBURY TRAWLERMEN https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ The country’s most landlocked Shanty Crew, the infamous Hawkesbury Trawlermen. Featuring three North Warwickshire Folk Club organisers and at least four more ancient doyens of the genre, and available for club bookings via Nuneaton, Bedworth or Atherstone Folk Club websites.
[new listing, Dec 2019]
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
• none in this area at present
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
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
• none in this area at present
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
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• Staffordshire-based
Staffs THE ANKER VALLEY BOYS www.ankervalleyboys.co.uk Contact via website form ⇒ ankervalleyboys<at>gmail.com ⊕ Bluegrass, Irish, Folk, Americana. Whatever the genre we'll guarantee to get your foot tapping! Looking for a band, with caller, to play at a Barn Dance/Hoe Down for your event? Look no further, we can help! [new member, Mar 2018] • Warwickshire-based Warks COTTESWOLDE COUNTRY DANCE BAND (no website) Paul Bryan 07711 121210 ⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210 ⊕ A ‘fun & energetic’ style ceilidh band from South Warwickshire - with melodeon / fiddle/mandolin / bouzouki / electric bass / drums + occasional whistler ! Tina Morris is our ‘engaging caller’ - who also plays accordion - available for barn dances - folk evenings - parties - tailored to fit any occasion. [new Member, Oct 2019, revised description & picture, April 2020] Warks GLORISHEARS CEILIDH BAND www.folkfax.net/gshears Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568 ⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk • based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton B’ham MAD MOLL www.tradartsteam.org.uk/MadMoll Pam Bishop 0121 247 3856 |
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) → indicates venue and times
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Warks THE TRADITIONAL ILMINGTON MORRIS MEN http://ilmingtonmorrismen.org.uk Paul Bryan (Bagman) 07711 121210
→ Practice Wednesday evenings, September to April, Ilmington Village Hall. Dance around the local villages and towns on Wednesday evenings, May to August. ⇒ Paul Bryan, theflyingmorrisman<at>hotmail.com, 07711 121210. Also on Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/TIMM1974/) ⊕ Dancing the traditional dances which have evolved in the village over 300 years. A living tradition, welcoming any Morris man, experienced or beginner, who would like to join us. The side joined the Morris Ring in 2002. [new Member, Oct 2019] |
Pf.3 SPOKEN WORD PERFORMERS
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Coventry COVENTRY MUMMERS www.coventrymummers.org.uk John Havell 02476 672297
⇒ 35 Belvedere Road, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6PG. john<at>havell45.plus.com
Pf.3a Folk Shows & Theatre, Mummers
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Coventry COVENTRY MUMMERS www.coventrymummers.org.uk John Havell 02476 672297
⇒ 35 Belvedere Road, Earlsdon, Coventry, CV5 6PG. john<at>havell45.plus.com
Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists
• none in this area at present
• none in this area at present
Pf.3c Storytellers
• based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
B’ham CHRIS LOWE www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Stories that amuse, stories that intrigue, stories that transport. All from the West Midlands’ champion teller. [New website, Jul 2018]
B’ham GRAHAM LANGLEY www.storytelling.uk.net Graham Langley 07946 718286
⇒ 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU. graham@storytelling.uk.net
⊕ “A twenty first century teller of tales .... he casts a verbal spell over his wide-eyed audience” - The Times.
B’ham SPEAKE AND LOWE www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Two of the most powerful and entertaining tellers of tales. [New website, Jul 2018]
• based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
B’ham CHRIS LOWE www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Stories that amuse, stories that intrigue, stories that transport. All from the West Midlands’ champion teller. [New website, Jul 2018]
B’ham GRAHAM LANGLEY www.storytelling.uk.net Graham Langley 07946 718286
⇒ 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU. graham@storytelling.uk.net
⊕ “A twenty first century teller of tales .... he casts a verbal spell over his wide-eyed audience” - The Times.
B’ham SPEAKE AND LOWE www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Two of the most powerful and entertaining tellers of tales. [New website, Jul 2018]
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.
Shropshire & elsewhere SABRINAFLU Online Folk Magazine https://sabrinaflu.wordpress.com David Harley 07891 999619
⇒ Contact: david.a.harley<at>gmail.com. See also https://www.facebook.com/groups/27261137852/
⊕ Promoting folk(-ish) music, song, dance and poetry, especially but not exclusively along the course of the river Severn (hence Sabrinaflu).
Warks, Coventry, + FOLKFAX www.folkfax.net Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk
Warks & nearby COTSWOLD FOLK listings www.cotswoldfolk.co.uk Paul Bryan 07711 121210
Warks & nearby SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSIONS listings www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Paul Bryan 07711 121210
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.
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.
Shropshire & elsewhere SABRINAFLU Online Folk Magazine https://sabrinaflu.wordpress.com David Harley 07891 999619
⇒ Contact: david.a.harley<at>gmail.com. See also https://www.facebook.com/groups/27261137852/
⊕ Promoting folk(-ish) music, song, dance and poetry, especially but not exclusively along the course of the river Severn (hence Sabrinaflu).
Warks, Coventry, + FOLKFAX www.folkfax.net Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk
Warks & nearby COTSWOLD FOLK listings www.cotswoldfolk.co.uk Paul Bryan 07711 121210
Warks & nearby SHIFTING SUNDAY SESSIONS listings www.sessionfolk.blogspot.com Paul Bryan 07711 121210
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.
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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 folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 West Midlands news pages are on folklife.uk/midlands.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 ) |
MEDIA M.3 FOLK RADIO
Warkwickshire ANKER FOLK www.ankerradio.co.uk Geoff Veasey, Presenter
⇒ folk@ankerradio.co.uk. Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/playlists/anker-folk
⊕ 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly on Hospicoms, on 1286am and online via station website. Presenters: John Goodman & Geoff Veasey.
For the three most recent broadcasts, www.ankerradio.co.uk then click on the FOLK button. [New member, Apr 2018]
⇒ folk@ankerradio.co.uk. Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/playlists/anker-folk
⊕ 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly on Hospicoms, on 1286am and online via station website. Presenters: John Goodman & Geoff Veasey.
For the three most recent broadcasts, www.ankerradio.co.uk then click on the FOLK button. [New member, Apr 2018]
SERVICES
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS
S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks MAC AWE ON TOUR, Folk Journalist and Blogger http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Folk Journalist and Reviewer. Blog : Mac Awe On Tour [new member, Apr 2018]
Warks MAC AWE ON TOUR, Folk Journalist and Blogger http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Folk Journalist and Reviewer. Blog : Mac Awe On Tour [new member, Apr 2018]
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
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks GEOFF VEASEY http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Compere: experience of hosting club nights and Festivals [new member, Apr 2018]
Warks GEOFF VEASEY http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Compere: experience of hosting club nights and Festivals [new member, Apr 2018]
S.3 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks FAT SAM MUSIC STUDIO www.fatsammusic.co.uk Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
S.3 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks FOLKFAX WEB DESIGN www.folkfax.net/design Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
• based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
Warks FAT SAM MUSIC STUDIO www.fatsammusic.co.uk Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
S.3 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
• Warwickshire & Coventry-based
Warks FOLKFAX WEB DESIGN www.folkfax.net/design Malc Gurnham 024 7634 5568
⇒ Malc Gurnham, Tel: as above, Mob: 077 6019 0309. Email: mail<at>bedworthfolkclub.co.uk
S.7 SHOPS & OTHER SALES [ for FOLK PUBLISHERS (Books & Recordings), BOOKSELLERS, see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES ]
• based in West Midlands county: Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton
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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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© Folklife 2020
Workshop Providers
W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS, including Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
<> See also Folklife Traditions Directory website: List 8, Folklife Studies & Institutions: Fs.2, Lecturers and Speakers
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
<> See also Folklife Traditions Directory website: List 8, Folklife Studies & Institutions: Fs.2, Lecturers and Speakers
Early Music Muse
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England - Midlands
Birmingham CHRIS LOWE storyteller www.chrislowestories.com Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298 ⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk ⊕ Stories that amuse, stories that intrigue, stories that transport. All from the West Midlands’ champion teller. Workshop Organiser [New website, Jan 2018] West Midlands EARLY MUSIC MUSE http://earlymusicmuse.com/school-workshops Ian Pittaway ⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk ⊕ Traditional, mediaeval and renaissance music workshops for voice and any instrument. Primary and secondary school workshops and adult workshops in historical music, involving history, drama and dance. [added 2017 Feb] Birmingham GRAHAM LANGLEY storyteller www.storytelling.uk.net Graham Langley 07946 718286 ⊕ Storyteller. Traditional storytelling for all ages, including HE and professional development. “An uplifting experience...” Times Educational Supplement. Workshop organiser and presenter for Traditional Arts Team storytelling workshops. West Midlands IAN PITTAWAY www.ipmusic.org.uk Ian Pittaway ⇒ contact<at>ipmusic.org.uk ⊕ Solo traditional, mediaeval and renaissance music with voice, guitars, lutes, harps and other mediaeval/renaissance instruments. Primary and secondary school and adult workshops in historical music and dance. [added 2017 Feb] around UK NONSUCH DULCIMER CLUB http://dulcimer.org.uk Sally Whytehead 01527 64229 ⇒ Please use our contact pages https://www.dulcimer.org.uk/contact-form/ ⊕ We provide workshops for hammered and mountain dulcimer at a range of venues and levels and can also loan instruments. For the latest news and information on what we are doing or to get in touch go to http://dulcimer.org.uk West Midlands TRADITIONAL ARTS TEAM www.tradartsteam.co.uk Pam Bishop 0121 247 3856 ⇒ 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU |
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
• none advised, but note that HOBGOBLIN MUSIC BIRMINGHAM offers instrument tuition, see West Midlands region Folk News pages
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our FESTIVALS & WORKSHOPS DIARY webpage
• none advised, but note that HOBGOBLIN MUSIC BIRMINGHAM offers instrument tuition, see West Midlands region Folk News pages
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