NO LONGER - TAKEN OUT FOR JAN 2020 MAGAZINE
COMP ® NO LONGER REQUIRED
S.8 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Devon SIDMOUTH INFORMATION CENTRE www.visitsidmouth.co.uk Info 01395 516441
⇒ Ham Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8XR. Fax: 01395 519333. Email: ticinfo<at>sidmouth.gov.uk
⊕ Opening hours: May to September inclusive Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 10.00 to 16.00.
October to April inclusive Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 13.30. All Bank Holiday Mondays same as adjacent Sunday.
No longer run by Member
Weekly Mon Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT FOLK DANCE CLUB (no website) Monty 01308 423 442
→ Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, DT6 3JQ. Every Monday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
⇒ Sue on 01308 458 165 or Monty on 01308 423 442, email monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required.
Admission £3.00 for members (annual membership £3), £4 for non-members, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under. [June 2019, new member
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Most mth Thu Worcs EVESHAM FOLK IN THE FOYER concerts www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Box Office 01386 446944
→ Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4QH. Various Thursdays.
⇒ Box Office: 01386 446944; in person Almonry Heritage & TIC, Abbey Gate, Abbey Road, Evesham, Worcs WR11 4BG, times see website. Online Box Office: see website.
⊕ A mostly-monthly series of concerts in the foyer bar.
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Worcs MALTHOUSE PASSAGE www.malthouse-passage.co.uk Lisa
⌂ info<at>malthouse-passage.co.uk
⊕ Well-established group (box, concertina, hammered dulcimer, guitar, clarinet, bass clarinet, whistles, flute, percussion) who have performed internationally at festivals, and more locally for special occasions. ‘...vital and refreshing...sparkle with infectiousness...deliciously sprung synchopations... deliriously joyful...’ Living Tradition magazine. [new Member 11/2017]
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Worcs CAPTAIN SWING www.captainswing.org.uk
⇒ contact<at>captainswing.org.uk⊕ Ceilidh band for all occasions comprising caller, melodeon, concertina, clarinet, recorders, concertina, saxophone, bass and guitar. English ceilidh dance band “like syncopated ice cream with extra chocolate flakes. Yummy.” Somers’ What’s On [added 2017 Feb]
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Occ Sat Oxon GROVE WHITE HORSE CEILIDHS www.WhiteHorseCeilidhs.org.uk Dave / Kate Guest 01235 765445
→ Four ceilidhs in the Village Hall and two in the larger Old Mill Hall, both in the Oxfordshire village of Grove, near Wantage.
⇒ Graham Hubbard 07855 548512, or Dave / Kate Guest as above. Email: info<at>whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk To join maillist: www.lists.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk
⊕ White Horse Ceilidhs run six stomping English ceilidhs each year. Ceilidh dancing is infectious, great fun and a wonderful way to meet new people of all ages, get some exercise, laugh a lot and hear amazing live music.
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Staffs BAND ON THE RUM www.bandontherum.co.uk Contact: see website
DELISTED BY Agency
Canada EILEEN MCGANN Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency) www.jacey-bedford.com Jacey Bedford 01484 606230
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Pf.2b, Folk Dance Bands Sussex CAUSEWAY CÉILÍ BAND www.causewayceili.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ www.facebook.com/causewayceili, causewayceili<at>gmail.com, @causewayceili (Twitter)
⊕ The Causeway Céilí Band is a professional UK dance band, available to hire for weddings, birthdays, functions & corporate events across the South-East. Playing exciting Irish, English & Scottish folk tunes, you are guaranteed to be left reeling with enthusiasm! [New member: Sep 2016]
COMP ® NO LONGER REQUIRED
S.8 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES
Devon SIDMOUTH INFORMATION CENTRE www.visitsidmouth.co.uk Info 01395 516441
⇒ Ham Lane, Sidmouth EX10 8XR. Fax: 01395 519333. Email: ticinfo<at>sidmouth.gov.uk
⊕ Opening hours: May to September inclusive Monday to Saturday 10.00 - 17.00, Sunday 10.00 to 16.00.
October to April inclusive Monday to Saturday 10.00 – 13.30. All Bank Holiday Mondays same as adjacent Sunday.
No longer run by Member
Weekly Mon Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT FOLK DANCE CLUB (no website) Monty 01308 423 442
→ Bridport WI Hall, North Street, Bridport, DT6 3JQ. Every Monday 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm
⇒ Sue on 01308 458 165 or Monty on 01308 423 442, email monty3dayslate<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Enjoy folk dancing with guest and club callers, recorded music and occasional live bands. No partner or previous experience required.
Admission £3.00 for members (annual membership £3), £4 for non-members, £1 for non-dancers and free for 16s and under. [June 2019, new member
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Most mth Thu Worcs EVESHAM FOLK IN THE FOYER concerts www.eveshamartscentre.co.uk Box Office 01386 446944
→ Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire WR11 4QH. Various Thursdays.
⇒ Box Office: 01386 446944; in person Almonry Heritage & TIC, Abbey Gate, Abbey Road, Evesham, Worcs WR11 4BG, times see website. Online Box Office: see website.
⊕ A mostly-monthly series of concerts in the foyer bar.
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Worcs MALTHOUSE PASSAGE www.malthouse-passage.co.uk Lisa
⌂ info<at>malthouse-passage.co.uk
⊕ Well-established group (box, concertina, hammered dulcimer, guitar, clarinet, bass clarinet, whistles, flute, percussion) who have performed internationally at festivals, and more locally for special occasions. ‘...vital and refreshing...sparkle with infectiousness...deliciously sprung synchopations... deliriously joyful...’ Living Tradition magazine. [new Member 11/2017]
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Worcs CAPTAIN SWING www.captainswing.org.uk
⇒ contact<at>captainswing.org.uk⊕ Ceilidh band for all occasions comprising caller, melodeon, concertina, clarinet, recorders, concertina, saxophone, bass and guitar. English ceilidh dance band “like syncopated ice cream with extra chocolate flakes. Yummy.” Somers’ What’s On [added 2017 Feb]
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Occ Sat Oxon GROVE WHITE HORSE CEILIDHS www.WhiteHorseCeilidhs.org.uk Dave / Kate Guest 01235 765445
→ Four ceilidhs in the Village Hall and two in the larger Old Mill Hall, both in the Oxfordshire village of Grove, near Wantage.
⇒ Graham Hubbard 07855 548512, or Dave / Kate Guest as above. Email: info<at>whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk To join maillist: www.lists.whitehorseceilidhs.org.uk
⊕ White Horse Ceilidhs run six stomping English ceilidhs each year. Ceilidh dancing is infectious, great fun and a wonderful way to meet new people of all ages, get some exercise, laugh a lot and hear amazing live music.
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Staffs BAND ON THE RUM www.bandontherum.co.uk Contact: see website
DELISTED BY Agency
Canada EILEEN MCGANN Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency) www.jacey-bedford.com Jacey Bedford 01484 606230
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Pf.2b, Folk Dance Bands Sussex CAUSEWAY CÉILÍ BAND www.causewayceili.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ www.facebook.com/causewayceili, causewayceili<at>gmail.com, @causewayceili (Twitter)
⊕ The Causeway Céilí Band is a professional UK dance band, available to hire for weddings, birthdays, functions & corporate events across the South-East. Playing exciting Irish, English & Scottish folk tunes, you are guaranteed to be left reeling with enthusiasm! [New member: Sep 2016]
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Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Professional caller available for all occasions and event sizes; corporate, weddings, festivals, and private parties! For more information or to make a booking, please get in touch! [New member: Sep 2016]
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound!" [Changed links: Jan 2018]
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS band www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound! [Changed links: Jan 2018]
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Professional caller available for all occasions and event sizes; corporate, weddings, festivals, and private parties! For more information or to make a booking, please get in touch! [New member: Sep 2016]
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound!" [Changed links: Jan 2018]
Wilts GEORGIA LEWIS band www.georgialewis.co.uk Georgia Lewis 07738 786628
⌂ georgialewismusic<at>gmail.com, www.facebook.com/georgialewismus; www.twitter.com/georgialewismus; www.soundcloud.com/georgialewismus; www.georgialewis.bandcamp.com
⊕ Georgia Lewis is a folk singer with a penchant for taking well-worn ballads and adding a little spice! Together with her band they are garnering attention on the English folk scene with their compelling arrangements and captivating sound! [Changed links: Jan 2018]
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Herefs ROVING CROWS www.rovingcrows.com Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 ⇒ cait<at>globe-ents.co.uk, https://soundcloud.com/rovingcrows, @RovingCrows ⊕ Roving Crows are an original must-see act, with roots in Folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their high-energy live performance, their shows pull together funked up traditional tunes and catchy original song. [Apr 20 Herefs PAUL CHIEF O'NEILL www.chief-oneill.com/ Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 ⇒ paul<at>globe-ents.co.uk, www.facebook.com/chiefoneill/, @chiefoneill ⊕ Paul is a performer of the highest standard, a deeply moving singer songwriter and excellent raconteur. Paul fronts the multi-award wining Celtic folk rock band Roving Crows. His material is poignant, humorous and steeped in social conscience. [new member, Apr 2018] |
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Bristol,Bath, nearby BATH FOLK YOUTH BAND http://bathfolkclub.org/bath-folk-youth-band contact see website/below
⇒ King Edwards Junior School, North Road, Bath BA2 6JA, 2nd Saturday monthly, please check our ‘What’s On’ Guide to confirm. ⊕ We always welcome any new members that would like to join us. For more info contact rachel<at>bathfolkfestival.org [new listing, Mar 2018] 2019 May 6 Penzance-based performer Sarah McQuaid will be giving a DADGAD guitar workshop at Belper Arts Festival. Keep an eye on www.sarahmcquaid.com for future dates. 2019 Aug NOT THIS YEAR Bath Folk Festival -- Bath Traditional Music Summer School |
Workshop Diary - England, Other Areas; Various locations across England
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2019 May-June various dates EFDSS
Youth Folk Sampler Days efdss.org/youthfolk → Wolverhampton (25 May), Cambridge (26 May), → Southampton (27 May), Liskeard (28 May), London (30 May), → Derby (31 May), Durham (1 June), Leeds (2 June). ⊕ Registration is now open for free Youth Folk Sampler Days, organised by the English Folk Dance and Song Society across England over May/June half-term. These Sampler Days will visit the towns listed above. The days are an opportunity for instrumentalists aged 14 to 18 to explore English folk music, learn from inspiring tutors Sam Partridge, Rob Harbron and Miranda Rutter, and play with other young musicians. Each Sampler Day features creative music workshops, a Q&A with Ensemble staff and an optional short audition, if you wish to apply for the National Youth Folk Ensemble. Places are free, but are limited and must be booked in advance. See efdss.org/youthfolk for more. |
Day Varies Dorset BRIDPORT BRIDPORT FOLK FESTIVAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS, various venues www.bridportfolkfestival.com/events.html
⊕ Various events pop up from time to time - please check their online calendar .... [Oct 2018]
Bath, North Somerset,
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Day Varies Bath BATH BATH FOLK FESTIVAL FOLK CLUB http://bathfolkclub.org Marick Baxter .................
→ Venues across Bath, various dates and times throughout the year
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ Bath Folk Club hosts a range of concerts, workshops and sessions across Bath, and runs the Arts Council England-funded Bath Folk Youth Band. Find out more at http://bathfolkclub.org
2nd & 4th Tue Bath BATH BARTON STREET WINE BAR IRISH MUSIC SESSION Marick Baxter ...............
→ Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG. 8-10.30pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.
3rd Tue Bath BATH BARTON STREET WINE BAR KLEZMER SESSION Marick Baxter ...............
→ Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG. 8-10.30pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.
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Wkly Wed Bath BATH CHAPEL ARTS IRISH MUSIC SESSION www.facebook.com/ChapelArtsCafeBath Marick Baxter ...............
→ Chapel Arts Cafe (01225 920256), Lower Borough Walls, Bath. 5pm to 7pm.
Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ There’s a new Irish music session in Chapel Arts Cafe. Musicians and singers are all welcome. [Mar 2018, new listing] NOT CONFIRMED RECENTLY - MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY OTHER SESSIONS ADDED MORE RECENTLY ?
Alternate Wed Bath BATH ROYAL OAK IRISH MUSIC SESSION www.theroyaloakbath.co.uk/whats-on.php Marick Baxter .................
→ The Royal Oak (01225 481409), Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 3BW (01225 481409). 8.30-11pm approx
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ All welcome. [Mar 2018, new listing]
Weekly Thu Bath BATH BARTON STREET WINE BAR IRISH MUSIC SESSION Marick Baxter .................
→ Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG. 8-10.30pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.
Wkly Fri Bath BATH CHAPEL ARTS ACOUSTIC www.facebook.com/ChapelArtsCafeBath Marick Baxter .................
→ Chapel Arts Cafe (01225 920256), Lower Borough Walls, Bath. 5pm to 7pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ Acoustic artist performances every Friday 5-7pm. [Mar 2018, new listing] NOT CONFIRMED RECENTLY - MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY OTHER SESSIONS ADDED MORE RECENTLY ?
Bath INU www.inu-music.com Marick Baxter 0788 164 66 33
⇒ info<at>inu-music.com
⊕ Inu’s music is comprised from folk tunes and songs from Ireland, Britain and, Europe. They have been a very active part of the West Country folk scene since 2002 and have gained the respect of audiences and venues alike.
2020 Jul 24 - 26 BRIDPORT FOLK SONG & DANCE FESTIVAL www.bridportfolkfestival.co.uk ⇒ See also Dorset News
→ BRIDPORT, West Dorset. Numerous venues throughout the town.
⌂ General email: folkbridport2018<at>gmail.com; stewarding email: bridfolkstewarding<at>gmail.com
⊕ Acts, workshops, concerts, social and formal dances, music sessions and dance sides including Morris, Clog, Rapper and Appalachian. Primarily a Charitable Fundraising Festival. Plenty to see and do including outdoor stages, workshops, sessions and headline concerts, more details coming soon!
⊕ Various events pop up from time to time - please check their online calendar .... [Oct 2018]
Bath, North Somerset,
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Day Varies Bath BATH BATH FOLK FESTIVAL FOLK CLUB http://bathfolkclub.org Marick Baxter .................
→ Venues across Bath, various dates and times throughout the year
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ Bath Folk Club hosts a range of concerts, workshops and sessions across Bath, and runs the Arts Council England-funded Bath Folk Youth Band. Find out more at http://bathfolkclub.org
2nd & 4th Tue Bath BATH BARTON STREET WINE BAR IRISH MUSIC SESSION Marick Baxter ...............
→ Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG. 8-10.30pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.
3rd Tue Bath BATH BARTON STREET WINE BAR KLEZMER SESSION Marick Baxter ...............
→ Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG. 8-10.30pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.
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Wkly Wed Bath BATH CHAPEL ARTS IRISH MUSIC SESSION www.facebook.com/ChapelArtsCafeBath Marick Baxter ...............
→ Chapel Arts Cafe (01225 920256), Lower Borough Walls, Bath. 5pm to 7pm.
Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ There’s a new Irish music session in Chapel Arts Cafe. Musicians and singers are all welcome. [Mar 2018, new listing] NOT CONFIRMED RECENTLY - MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY OTHER SESSIONS ADDED MORE RECENTLY ?
Alternate Wed Bath BATH ROYAL OAK IRISH MUSIC SESSION www.theroyaloakbath.co.uk/whats-on.php Marick Baxter .................
→ The Royal Oak (01225 481409), Lower Bristol Road, Bath BA2 3BW (01225 481409). 8.30-11pm approx
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ All welcome. [Mar 2018, new listing]
Weekly Thu Bath BATH BARTON STREET WINE BAR IRISH MUSIC SESSION Marick Baxter .................
→ Barton Street Wine Bar (01225 315122), 28 Barton St, Bath BA1 1HG. 8-10.30pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ This is a lovely small wine bar, round tables and candle lit evenings with live music every evening. Musicians and singers are welcome.
Wkly Fri Bath BATH CHAPEL ARTS ACOUSTIC www.facebook.com/ChapelArtsCafeBath Marick Baxter .................
→ Chapel Arts Cafe (01225 920256), Lower Borough Walls, Bath. 5pm to 7pm.
⇒ Marick Baxter, info<at>bathfolkclub.org
⊕ Acoustic artist performances every Friday 5-7pm. [Mar 2018, new listing] NOT CONFIRMED RECENTLY - MAY HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY OTHER SESSIONS ADDED MORE RECENTLY ?
Bath INU www.inu-music.com Marick Baxter 0788 164 66 33
⇒ info<at>inu-music.com
⊕ Inu’s music is comprised from folk tunes and songs from Ireland, Britain and, Europe. They have been a very active part of the West Country folk scene since 2002 and have gained the respect of audiences and venues alike.
2020 Jul 24 - 26 BRIDPORT FOLK SONG & DANCE FESTIVAL www.bridportfolkfestival.co.uk ⇒ See also Dorset News
→ BRIDPORT, West Dorset. Numerous venues throughout the town.
⌂ General email: folkbridport2018<at>gmail.com; stewarding email: bridfolkstewarding<at>gmail.com
⊕ Acts, workshops, concerts, social and formal dances, music sessions and dance sides including Morris, Clog, Rapper and Appalachian. Primarily a Charitable Fundraising Festival. Plenty to see and do including outdoor stages, workshops, sessions and headline concerts, more details coming soon!
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S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
N. E. Lincolnshire-based
NE Lincs SOLID ENTERTAINMENTS www.solidentertainments.com Office 01472 349222
⇒ Solid Entertinments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⊕ Tour agent & Ticket sales. Festival and Concert Promoters. [New member, added August 2017]
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Glos MAY THRILL http://maythrill.webs.com
⇒ maythrillband<at>gmail.com
⊕ May Thrill consists of Hazel Baker whistle and vocals, Roy Stirzaker & Bill Taylor acoustic guitars & vocals. Their music is traditional folk based, but with the May Thrill treatment the arrangements have a style all of their own.
Devon THE CLAQUE [no website] Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863
⊕ The Claque grew out of a love of harmony singing shared by Barry Lister, Sean O'Shea, Dave Lowry,Tom Addison, and Bill Crawford. The repertoire is varied, the harmonies are sometimes "dangerous" sometimes sweet, a full bodied sound, a fine vintage.
Glos Day Varies Glos WHITEWAY SHORTERFOLK HOUSE CONCERTS and WHITEWAY COLONY HALL CONCERTS - no more as John Shorter has left the area [Oct 2018]
Pf1.a Glos MAY THRILL http://maythrill.webs.com
⇒ maythrillband<at>gmail.com
⊕ May Thrill consists of Hazel Baker whistle and vocals, Roy Stirzaker & Bill Taylor acoustic guitars & vocals. Their music is traditional folk based, but with the May Thrill treatment the arrangements have a style all of their own.
Pf.2b Glos MALARKI www.mischiefafoot.co.uk/malarki.html Jeff Gillett 01453 751256
⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Ceilidhs, Barn Dances and Parties. A lively mix of Irish, English and American music: let us be the soundtrack for your celebration! Becky: fiddle; Jeff: guitar, mandola and mandolin; John: recorder and bodhran, Colin: guitar and bass. Caller: Elaine.
2nd Sun Som. CROWCOMBE HALSWAY MANOR SESSIONS www.halswaymanor.org.uk All enquiries 01984 618274
→/∗ Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset TA4 4BD. 8pm till late (Sept – May)
⊕ Very informal music and song session. All musicians and singers welcome – any kind of music, any acoustic instrument. Free. Contact the Manor 01984 618274
4 a year Sat Som. MINEHEAD ACORN ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB has now closed
Somerset The ACORN SHANTY CREW www.acornshantycrew.co.uk Eileen Ann 07811 744158
⇒ Contact by phone as above or via form on website
⊕ The Acorn Shanty Crew was formed in 2014 from a group of folkies who were members of the former Acorn Folk Club based in Minehead, Somerset.
Wilts TINKERS BAG www.tinkersbag.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990
⊕ Wiltshire based six-piece band, playing mainly traditional English folk music. Available for bookings. Building on our love of unaccompanied song, we also play dance tunes, comic songs and contemporary songs, based in the traditions and customs of rural southern England.
[Jacey]
UK KEITH DONNELLY Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency) www.jacey-bedford.com Jacey Bedford 01484 60623 [Feb 2018, new Member]
2019 Aug TBA BATH FOLK FESTIVAL www.bathfolkfestival.org ⇒ See also Workshops Diary
→ BATH, various venues across the world heritage city of Bath, North East Somerset.
⌂ BATH FOLK FESTIVAL info<at>bathfolkfestival.org ⌂ Tickets: www.bathfolkfestival.org/tickets
⊕ Bath Folk Festival is cited as one of the most exciting new folk festivals to emerge in the UK, drawing on a mix of internationally acclaimed acts and the wealth of local talent in the South West.
It is a grassroots festival run by and for musicians and dancers who are passionate about the rich cultures represented. This will be an opportunity to no only hear some fantastic music, but more importantly it will be an opportunity to learn music at our traditional music summer school and to play in one of our many lively sessions. Guets tba.
To find out more information and book tickets, visit www.bathfolkfestival.org
2019 Oct TBA PENTREFFEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL www.pentreffest.org.uk
→ RUDRY, Caerphilly. Rudry Parish Hall (www.rudryparishhall.org), Rudry, Caerphilly, CF83 3DF --- all details are tbc at this stage
⇒ Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff. 029 2023 2970, 07804 700417, email: queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk
⊕ A weekend of bals, dance and music workshops and other events. Musicians and Dance tuition tba. Dances, Workshops, Sessions & a great time! Weekend Tickets prices tba. Food available (please book) Camping (indoor & outdoor), some space for vans and caravans.
Friday Evening: Bal; Saturday Morning & Afternoon: Dance and Music Workshops; Saturday Evening: Grand Bal; Sunday Morning: Dance and Music Workshops; Sunday Afternoon: Dance with music from workshop participants, local artists and foreign guests.
2019 Aug tba Bath Folk Festival Bath Traditional Music Summer School
http://bathfolkfestival.org/traditional-music-summer-school/
⊕ Our popular traditional music summer school is your opportunity to learn new tunes and develop your technique with the help of our expert tutors. Classes are offered in fiddle, flute/tin whistle, guitar, banjo, box/piano accordion and Irish dancing. All ages and abilities welcome. All classes will be centred on learning tunes by ear, so there is no need to read music.
Our full tutor line up for Bath Traditional Music Summer School is tba on: http://bathfolkfestival.org/traditional-music-summer-school/
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3rd Wed Birmingham KINGS HEATH B’HAM STORYTELLING CAFÉ www.tradartsteam.co.uk Trad. Arts Team 0121 247 3856
→ Kitchen Garden Cafe (0121 443 4725) or mac (0121 440 3838). 7.30pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Bringing storytelling back to adult audiences. Feast for the imagination. 18/11/2018 del per Pam but still going run by others???
→ Kitchen Garden Cafe (0121 443 4725) or mac (0121 440 3838). 7.30pm
⇒ Traditional Arts Team, 19 Springfield Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham B14 7DU info<at>tradartsteam.co.uk
⊕ Bringing storytelling back to adult audiences. Feast for the imagination. 18/11/2018 del per Pam but still going run by others???
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Earlier Updates that were included in Folklife Newsletters, 2018 May 5th & June 12th, and then in FQ July 2018
Details have been added to appropriate webpages, and FQ July 2018
LIST 1. VENUES - WEST COUNTRY
Wkly Fri Wilts SWINDON SWINDON FOLKSINGERS CLUB https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/ Eric Stott 01793 521301 [new website, Apr 2018]
please note they are now also on Facebook
• Bodmin Folk Club have brought forward the start time to 8.00pm (have to be out of the hall by 11.00).
• The Champ session, Devon: Chloe Bix is now no longer running this (though the session itself Is still running).
• NEW MEMBER
1st & 3rd Mon Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub Bill Craswell - more details to follow in FQ
LIST 1. VENUES - WEST MIDLANDS & OXON
• NEW MEMBER
1st Wed Warks NUNEATON NUNEATON FOLK CLUB https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com Geoff Veasey [new member, Apr 2018]
→ 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.
LIST 2. PERFORMERS - MUSIC & SONG
Groups
Herefs ROVING CROWS www.rovingcrows.com Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 [new member, Apr 2018]
• Jacey Bedford Tour Management announces: COSMOTHEKA is BACK!
Dave Sealey, his son Dan, and Adam Barry are back with Cosmotheka's famous Music from the Halls show. All the old wit and sparkle (and old jokes) with absurdly comedic songs performed with gusto! Available for clubs, festivals and halls. Contact 01484 606230 http://www.jacey-bedford.com/Cosmotheka.htm
• NEW MEMBER
Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Bill Craswell 07740 248785 - details to follow in FQ
• NEW MEMBER
Warks NUNC http://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com/nunc.html Geoff Veasey [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Flossy McDougal, ex- Pennyroyal:Geoff Veasey ex-Black Parrot Seaside and John Kearneyex- Romeo's Butcher.
DRUNKMONKEY is NUNC+ Jon Harrington(blues harps) Paul Moore(Guitars) John Harris (bass)
Solo
Herefs PAUL CHIEF O'NEILL www.chief-oneill.com/ Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 [new member, Apr 2018]
• Pete Kiddle has moved from Somerset to Wales:
Swansea PETE KIDDLE https://www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934 293757
⇒ petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 15 Cwrt Llwynog, Cwmrhydyceirw,Morriston, SwanseaSA6 6TW
⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.
PERFORMERS - STORY
• Storyteller Chris Lowe has a new website: www.chrislowestories.com, this applies to listings for: CHRIS LOWE; SPEAKE AND LOWE
• Delete listing ~ Brumjabi Brothers
• Add listing ~
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
LIST 3. MEDIA
• Now available: Issue 124 of The Living Tradition magazine (June/July) includes articles on Rowan Piggott, Paul Downes, Catriona Macdonald, Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente, Judy Cook, The Flanagan Brothers, The Search For Patience Vaisey, The Derby Ram, Balkan Rhythms In Celtic Music, festival listings for June-August, news, reviews and more.
M.3 FOLK RADIO
West Midlands Warks ANKER FOLK www.ankerradio.co.uk Geoff Veasey, Presenter [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.
LIST 4. SERVICES
S.1 Folk Journalists
• NEW MEMBER
West Midlands Warks MAC AWE ON TOUR, Folk Journalist and Blogger http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Folk Journalist and Reviewer. Blog : Mac Awe On Tour
SERVICES - S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
• NEW MEMBER
West Midlands Warks GEOFF VEASEY http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Compere: experience of hosting club nights and Festivals
LIST 5. FOLK FESTIVALS DIARY
2018 Jun 15-17 CANCELLED ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, and the fundraiser WINTER WARMER FESTIVAL
LIST 6. WORKSHOPS DIARY
• Chloe Bix has stepped back from Folk Dimensions workshops.
LIST 1. VENUES - WEST COUNTRY
Wkly Fri Wilts SWINDON SWINDON FOLKSINGERS CLUB https://swindonfolksingers.wordpress.com/ Eric Stott 01793 521301 [new website, Apr 2018]
please note they are now also on Facebook
• Bodmin Folk Club have brought forward the start time to 8.00pm (have to be out of the hall by 11.00).
• The Champ session, Devon: Chloe Bix is now no longer running this (though the session itself Is still running).
• NEW MEMBER
1st & 3rd Mon Glos CHURCHDOWN FOLK AT THE CLUB http://liamtho.com/FolkAtTheClub Bill Craswell - more details to follow in FQ
LIST 1. VENUES - WEST MIDLANDS & OXON
• NEW MEMBER
1st Wed Warks NUNEATON NUNEATON FOLK CLUB https://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com Geoff Veasey [new member, Apr 2018]
→ 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.
LIST 2. PERFORMERS - MUSIC & SONG
Groups
Herefs ROVING CROWS www.rovingcrows.com Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 [new member, Apr 2018]
• Jacey Bedford Tour Management announces: COSMOTHEKA is BACK!
Dave Sealey, his son Dan, and Adam Barry are back with Cosmotheka's famous Music from the Halls show. All the old wit and sparkle (and old jokes) with absurdly comedic songs performed with gusto! Available for clubs, festivals and halls. Contact 01484 606230 http://www.jacey-bedford.com/Cosmotheka.htm
• NEW MEMBER
Glos BLACKTHORN BUSKERS (no website) Bill Craswell 07740 248785 - details to follow in FQ
• NEW MEMBER
Warks NUNC http://blackparrotseaside.weebly.com/nunc.html Geoff Veasey [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Flossy McDougal, ex- Pennyroyal:Geoff Veasey ex-Black Parrot Seaside and John Kearneyex- Romeo's Butcher.
DRUNKMONKEY is NUNC+ Jon Harrington(blues harps) Paul Moore(Guitars) John Harris (bass)
Solo
Herefs PAUL CHIEF O'NEILL www.chief-oneill.com/ Paul O'Neill 07896 327069 [new member, Apr 2018]
• Pete Kiddle has moved from Somerset to Wales:
Swansea PETE KIDDLE https://www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934 293757
⇒ petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 15 Cwrt Llwynog, Cwmrhydyceirw,Morriston, SwanseaSA6 6TW
⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina.
PERFORMERS - STORY
• Storyteller Chris Lowe has a new website: www.chrislowestories.com, this applies to listings for: CHRIS LOWE; SPEAKE AND LOWE
• Delete listing ~ Brumjabi Brothers
• Add listing ~
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
LIST 3. MEDIA
• Now available: Issue 124 of The Living Tradition magazine (June/July) includes articles on Rowan Piggott, Paul Downes, Catriona Macdonald, Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente, Judy Cook, The Flanagan Brothers, The Search For Patience Vaisey, The Derby Ram, Balkan Rhythms In Celtic Music, festival listings for June-August, news, reviews and more.
M.3 FOLK RADIO
West Midlands Warks ANKER FOLK www.ankerradio.co.uk Geoff Veasey, Presenter [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.
LIST 4. SERVICES
S.1 Folk Journalists
• NEW MEMBER
West Midlands Warks MAC AWE ON TOUR, Folk Journalist and Blogger http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey [new member, Apr 2018]
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Folk Journalist and Reviewer. Blog : Mac Awe On Tour
SERVICES - S.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
• NEW MEMBER
West Midlands Warks GEOFF VEASEY http://macaweontour.blogspot.co.uk Geoff Veasey
⇒ Geoff Veasey, abolper@yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Compere: experience of hosting club nights and Festivals
LIST 5. FOLK FESTIVALS DIARY
2018 Jun 15-17 CANCELLED ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL, and the fundraiser WINTER WARMER FESTIVAL
LIST 6. WORKSHOPS DIARY
• Chloe Bix has stepped back from Folk Dimensions workshops.
new listings - just ask us to draft a listing for you to approve or amend
or you can use our form below!
2018 Sep tbc THE PEOPLE’S FOLK DAY https://peoplesfolkfest.wixsite.com/2017
→ NEWPORT. Venue tbc.
⌂ THE PEOPLE’S FOLK DAY, Bryn Millichip, 07397 980847, bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com, or Malcolm Charnley, 07973 278932, malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Details tba.
2018 Jul 14 Sat LINCOLN FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL www.lincolnfolkfestival.co.uk
→ LINCOLN. Lincoln Alive, 22 Newland, LN1 1XD.
⌂ Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⌂ Solid Entertainments is delighted to announce that the Festival will be returning to Lincoln on Saturday 14th July 2018.
Showcasing the quality of Folk Music in the UK; with Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle headlining, very special guest Julie Felix, Said The Maiden, The Beaubowbelles, Joshua Burnell, Blair Dunlop and Galley Beggar in the line-up, this will undoubtedly be another great festival and an occasion not to miss!
No need to worry about searching for food and drinks on the day either, there will be a range of alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, real ales available and a varied menu that should meet everyone’s taste!
There is no doubt that this will be a great days entertainment and memorable day in Lincolnshire, so don’t miss out on Lincoln Folk, Roots & World Music Festival.
The festival will take place at Lincoln Alive, 22 Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1XD.
Early Bird Tickets are only £23.00 and to book, please call 01472 349 222 or go online at http://www.lincolnfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets.html
→ NEWPORT. Venue tbc.
⌂ THE PEOPLE’S FOLK DAY, Bryn Millichip, 07397 980847, bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com, or Malcolm Charnley, 07973 278932, malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Details tba.
2018 Jul 14 Sat LINCOLN FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL www.lincolnfolkfestival.co.uk
→ LINCOLN. Lincoln Alive, 22 Newland, LN1 1XD.
⌂ Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⌂ Solid Entertainments is delighted to announce that the Festival will be returning to Lincoln on Saturday 14th July 2018.
Showcasing the quality of Folk Music in the UK; with Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle headlining, very special guest Julie Felix, Said The Maiden, The Beaubowbelles, Joshua Burnell, Blair Dunlop and Galley Beggar in the line-up, this will undoubtedly be another great festival and an occasion not to miss!
No need to worry about searching for food and drinks on the day either, there will be a range of alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages, real ales available and a varied menu that should meet everyone’s taste!
There is no doubt that this will be a great days entertainment and memorable day in Lincolnshire, so don’t miss out on Lincoln Folk, Roots & World Music Festival.
The festival will take place at Lincoln Alive, 22 Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1XD.
Early Bird Tickets are only £23.00 and to book, please call 01472 349 222 or go online at http://www.lincolnfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets.html
This only applies IF, and when, any further dates below:
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2019 Aug 16 - 18 MOIRA FURNACE FOLK FESTIVAL www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk
2019 Aug 16 - 18 MOIRA FURNACE FOLK FESTIVAL www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk
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Glos MISCHIEF AFOOT www.mischiefafoot.co.uk Jeff Gillett 01453 751256
⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com www.facebook.com/mischiefafoot
⊕ Becky Dellow: fiddle; John Davis: recorder and bodhran; Jeff Gillett: guitar, mandola, mandolin, English concertina and vocals. English, Irish and American folk songs and tunes, and some self-penned compositions. Music for the head, heart and feet! [new member, Mar 2018] Jeff advised no more 9/2018 email
⇒ jeff.gillett<at>btinternet.com www.facebook.com/mischiefafoot
⊕ Becky Dellow: fiddle; John Davis: recorder and bodhran; Jeff Gillett: guitar, mandola, mandolin, English concertina and vocals. English, Irish and American folk songs and tunes, and some self-penned compositions. Music for the head, heart and feet! [new member, Mar 2018] Jeff advised no more 9/2018 email
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2nd,4th Tue NUNEATON BLUES OPEN MIC www.theankernuneaton.co.uk John Harris 07837 604055
→ Anker Inn Weddington Road Nuneaton CV10 0AN, 8pm.
⌂ dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Blues Open Mic from 10th October 2017 - performers are guaranteed 4 songs but spaces are limited - phone/text to reserve your spot, 07837 604055. Hosts Dragonhead (http://dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk) [new venue, 2017 Sep]
2nd,4th Tue NUNEATON BLUES OPEN MIC www.theankernuneaton.co.uk John Harris 07837 604055
→ Anker Inn Weddington Road Nuneaton CV10 0AN, 8pm.
⌂ dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Blues Open Mic from 10th October 2017 - performers are guaranteed 4 songs but spaces are limited - phone/text to reserve your spot, 07837 604055. Hosts Dragonhead (http://dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk) [new venue, 2017 Sep]
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2nd Wed Som. BRIDGWATER BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE: FOLK SESSION http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk Enquiries 01278 422700
→ Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD.
⇒ Enquiries: email, info<at>bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk; or 01278 422700 during office hours.
⊕ A monthly folk session in the bar. All are welcome, especially those with instruments, voices and percussion! Come and join in the songs, jigs, reels and the jollities.
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2nd Thu Som. BRIDGWATER BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE: STORYTELLING SHARING NIGHT http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk Enquiries 01278 422700
→ Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD.
⇒ Enquiries: email, info<at>bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk; or 01278 422700 during office hours.
⊕ Each piece should be roughly 5 minutes long. If you want to secure a slot, please email Kate: kate@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk or it will be a case of first come first serve.
2nd Wed Som. BRIDGWATER BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE: FOLK SESSION http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk Enquiries 01278 422700
→ Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD.
⇒ Enquiries: email, info<at>bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk; or 01278 422700 during office hours.
⊕ A monthly folk session in the bar. All are welcome, especially those with instruments, voices and percussion! Come and join in the songs, jigs, reels and the jollities.
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2nd Thu Som. BRIDGWATER BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE: STORYTELLING SHARING NIGHT http://bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk Enquiries 01278 422700
→ Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle Street, Bridgwater, TA6 3DD.
⇒ Enquiries: email, info<at>bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk; or 01278 422700 during office hours.
⊕ Each piece should be roughly 5 minutes long. If you want to secure a slot, please email Kate: kate@bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk or it will be a case of first come first serve.
4th Thu Sep-Apr Glos WINCHCOMBE CORNER CUPBOARD INN SINGAROUND http://happenstancemorris.org.uk/wp Cressida Pryor 01242 604120
→ The Corner Cupboard Inn (01242 602303), 83 Gloucester St, Winchcombe, GL54 5LXS. Start about 9.35/40 pm, winter months.
⌂ Cressida Pryor, 12 Cheltenham Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Glos GL54 5ND. Mob: 07791 004649 zenziallink<at>hotmail.com
⊕ A monthly singaround after the Happenstance Border Morris practice, during the winter months. [2017 Mar: specified "Sept-Apr"]
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2nd Sun Newport BASSALEG RUPERRA ARMS ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Terry 01633 897923
→ The Ruperra Arms (01633 894255), Caerphilly Road, Bassaleg, Newport NP10 8LJ,8.30pm.
⇒ Terry, 01633 897923, terenceparsons<at>sky.com, or Cris, 01633 896347. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕ Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club. [Jan 2018, new member]
Wkly Tue Devon APPLEDORE THE CHAMP SESSION www.champappledore.co.uk/whatson.html Chloe Bix 07852 626016
→ The Champ (01237 421662), Meeting Street, Appledore, EX39 1RJ. Every Tuesday 8-10pm.
⌂ chloebix<at>yahoo.com
⊕ This is a weekly instrumental event, all kind of music, mainly Celtic and English, but some European and American tunes. From 8.00pm to 10.00pm, or later if the mood takes us. [new Member, 9/2017]
Weekly Mon Worcs UPTON ROLLIN HILLS RESTAURANT SESSION (no website) Paul O'Neill 07896 327069
→ Rollin Hills Restaurant, 20 Church Street, Upton-upon-Severn WR8 0HT. 8.30pm
⇒ Contact Paul - phone above, or email paul<at>globe-ents.co.uk
⊕ All styles of music, singers, traditional tunes etc are welcome. [2018 Apr, new member]
Warks DRAGONHEAD dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk John Harris 02477 053 245
⇒ The Bungalow, Anker Street, Nuneaton CV11 4JA. For more details: email dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com
⊕ Dragonhead folk band is a folk duo playing Traditional & Modern folk including Pagan, Cajun & world Music styles.Instruments include Melodeon, Mandola, Guitars, Keyboards, Cujon, percussion Harmonicas & Bouzouki.
Cornwall KEMYSK CORNISH DANCERS https://kemysk.wordpress.com ...... .......
⇒ Contact us through facebook or twitter or via email (kemysk<at>hotmail.co.uk)
⊕ Cornish dance classes and Cornish dance display team. Kemysk meaning ‘mixture’ in Cornish are from the length and breadth of Cornwall bringing their own energetic style to Cornish dance.
B’ham BRUMJABI BROTHERS www.facebook.com/Chris-Lowe-Storyteller-702932336552020 Chris Lowe 0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
⊕ Let two tellers separated at birth but united by stories transport you with the magic of India and Brum. [New website, Jan 2018]
2018 Jun 15 - 17 ALCESTER FOLK FESTIVAL www.alcesterfolkfestival.org.uk SEE ADVERT, PAGE 39
→ ALCESTER, Warwickshire, B49 5DP. Various venues: see below.
⌂ Alcester Folk Festival Marje Stanley, 07788 536605. Alcester Folk Festival, c/o 144, Easemore Road, Riverside, Redditch B98 8HH
⊕ On the move again! Ticket destination for Friday 15th only will be in the Baptist church near the Town Hall. On Saturday and Sunday we will be in the Town Hall. There will be a bar downstairs in the Town Hall supplied by the Turks Head.
A friendly singers festival based in the beautiful Town Hall and also the Unionist club within easy walking distance of each other.
Concerts, story telling, singarounds, folk clubs. Guests, prices, see advert. For more info, ring Marje on 07788 536605. ® Marje Stanley
2018 Nov 1 - 4 LOWENDER PERAN INTERCELTIC FESTIVAL www.lowenderperan.co.uk
→ NEWQUAY, Cornwall. Hotel Bristol, Newquay, Narrowcliff, Newquay TR7 2PQ
⌂ LOWENDER PERAN Festival Office - Park Hoskyn Farm, Penhallow, Truro, Cornwall, enquiries & tickets 01872 553413 / www.lowenderperan.co.uk
facebook.com/lowenderperan; twitter.com/LowenderPeran; E-mail: info<at>lowenderperan.co.uk
⊕ Lowender Peran is a Celtic festival in Cornwall, a registered Charity set up to encourage recognition of Cornwall`s heritage and Celtic links as a vibrant, living tradition that people of all ages and backgrounds can participate in and enjoy.
NEW LISTING :
2018 May 19 Saturday BODMIN FOLK CLUB’s 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOLK DAY www.bodminfolk.co.uk ⇒ see FQ Cornwall news pages
→ WADEBRIDGE, Cornwall. Concerts: Town Hall
⌂ See bodminfolk.co.uk Tickets may be purchased at crbo.co.uk , or tel. 01726 879500
⊕ Bodmin Folk Club is proud to be 50 in May and invite folk enthusiasts to join them for a day of song and music on Saturday 19th May at Wadebridge Town Hall when there will be an afternoon ‘Vocal and Local’ concert and an evening international concert.
Vocal & Local line-up will be Baldrick’s Plan, Sue Franklin and Tim Brine, Geoff Lakeman and Rum & Shrub Shantymen.
Final Concert line-up will be Viv Legg, Tom Dale, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and Lankum,
Day ticket for both concerts is just £25 or, if you can only make it for one concert, the Vocal & Local is £10 and the Final Concert £20. Tickets available from crbo.co.uk. There’s lots of accommodation in and around Wadebridge so book early.
Devon FOLK DIMENSIONS WORKSHOPS www.folkdimensions.com Sarah Chedzoy 07428 707193
⌂ Chloe Bix, 07852 626016, workshops<at>folkdimensions.com
⊕ Explore and stretch your playing for folk sessions and performance. Develop a more confident, more dynamic you. Fun, accessible and
specifically designed to help you reach your full musical potential by learning the skills of three dimensional playing.
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North-East
Wkly Tue Cleveland REDCAR CUTTY WREN FOLK CLUB www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com John Taylor 01287 622623
→ Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. 8.00pm, all year
⇒ 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. cuttywrenfolkclub<at>ukforum.com
⊕ Singarounds, guests every 4-5 weeks. Established 1965. Note new venue and that our night has changed from Thursday to Tuesday.
Wkly Tue Cleveland REDCAR CUTTY WREN FOLK CLUB www.cuttywrenfolkclub.com John Taylor 01287 622623
→ Redcar Borough Park Bowling Club, 1 Thwaites Lane, Redcar TS10 2FD. 8.00pm, all year
⇒ 57 Marske Road, Saltburn, Cleveland, TS12 1PN. cuttywrenfolkclub<at>ukforum.com
⊕ Singarounds, guests every 4-5 weeks. Established 1965. Note new venue and that our night has changed from Thursday to Tuesday.
Herefds & Worcs WORCESTERSHIRE FOLKLIFE www.worcestershire-folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⇒ sam<at>folklife.co.uk
⊕ List of Herefordshire & Worcestershire venues; no dates but weblinks to other local folk listings sites, & to local music magazines with dates. You can subscribe to receive email updates.
Under new management:
2018 Oct tba HOBBY HORSE FESTIVAL
→ BANBURY, Oxfordshire.
⊕ Under new management, no further info as we go to press. Believed to be carrying on, possibly with Folk & Hobby Horse Festivals as 2 separate events. ~ Editors' note.
2018 Aug date tba SALTBURN FESTIVAL www.saltburnfolkfestival.com
→ SALTBURN, Cleveland. Numerous venues throughout the town.
⌂ SALTBURN FESTIVAL John Taylor, Festival Director, 01287 622623 saltburnfolkfestival<at>talktalk.net
⌂ Folk Festival Office, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland TS12 1PN.
⊕ Guests: TBA
Under new management:
2018 Apr tba BANBURY SONG & ALE WEEKEND www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk
→ BANBURY, Oxfordshire.
⊕ Under new management, no further information as we go to press. Believed to be carrying on. ~ Eds.
NOT ON 2018 Jun ASPARAFEST MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL ⊕ Asparafest will be taking a break in 2018.
2018 Jun 3 - 4 ASPARAFEST MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL www.thefleeceinn.co.uk ⇒ Fleece Inn: see Worcestershire news
→ EVESHAM, Worcs. Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Evesham
⌂ Contact: The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, Worcs WR11 7JE. 01386 831173
⊕ A great mix of music, dance, food, beer, and family entertainment.
⇒ sam<at>folklife.co.uk
⊕ List of Herefordshire & Worcestershire venues; no dates but weblinks to other local folk listings sites, & to local music magazines with dates. You can subscribe to receive email updates.
Under new management:
2018 Oct tba HOBBY HORSE FESTIVAL
→ BANBURY, Oxfordshire.
⊕ Under new management, no further info as we go to press. Believed to be carrying on, possibly with Folk & Hobby Horse Festivals as 2 separate events. ~ Editors' note.
2018 Aug date tba SALTBURN FESTIVAL www.saltburnfolkfestival.com
→ SALTBURN, Cleveland. Numerous venues throughout the town.
⌂ SALTBURN FESTIVAL John Taylor, Festival Director, 01287 622623 saltburnfolkfestival<at>talktalk.net
⌂ Folk Festival Office, 57 Marske Road, Saltburn-By-The-Sea, Cleveland TS12 1PN.
⊕ Guests: TBA
Under new management:
2018 Apr tba BANBURY SONG & ALE WEEKEND www.banburyfolkfestival.co.uk
→ BANBURY, Oxfordshire.
⊕ Under new management, no further information as we go to press. Believed to be carrying on. ~ Eds.
NOT ON 2018 Jun ASPARAFEST MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL ⊕ Asparafest will be taking a break in 2018.
2018 Jun 3 - 4 ASPARAFEST MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL www.thefleeceinn.co.uk ⇒ Fleece Inn: see Worcestershire news
→ EVESHAM, Worcs. Ashdown Farm, Badsey, Evesham
⌂ Contact: The Fleece Inn, The Cross, Bretforton, Worcs WR11 7JE. 01386 831173
⊕ A great mix of music, dance, food, beer, and family entertainment.
Various dates EFDSS: Saturday Folk Music Workshops www.cecilsharphouse.org/csh-whats-on
→ Cecil Sharp House, variable dates and times
⊕ Saturday Folk Music Workshops: whether you want to learn to play from scratch, or improve your technique and musical confidence, come and enjoy high quality teaching from professional folk musicians at Cecil Sharp House. Promoting the musical traditions of the British Isles and beyond through affordable group classes in a range of folk instruments and song. Fun, welcoming and expertly taught workshops at different levels in accordion, banjo, fiddle, guitar, melodeon, penny whistle and mixed instrument classes, led by our team of expert folk artist tutors including Hazel Askew, David Delarre, Beth Gifford, Ed Hicks, Paul Hutchinson, Jacquelyn Hynes and Laurel Swift. Please note that we only accept complete beginners during the Autumn term.
⊕ Cecil Sharp House Choir: learn to sing wonderful a cappella folk harmony songs from the British Isles and around the world.
⊕ Monday Folk Choir Workshops: explore choral folk song arrangements in a relaxed and friendly environment!
⊕ Morris Dancing: a fun, inclusive way of learning one of England's most iconic dances.
⊕ English Country Dancing: come and learn the steps and figures for a range of traditional British & American social folk dances, accompanied by live band.
⊕ Additional Classes and Courses: There are also additional weekly classes and courses held at Cecil Sharp House run by other providers.
→ Cecil Sharp House, variable dates and times
⊕ Saturday Folk Music Workshops: whether you want to learn to play from scratch, or improve your technique and musical confidence, come and enjoy high quality teaching from professional folk musicians at Cecil Sharp House. Promoting the musical traditions of the British Isles and beyond through affordable group classes in a range of folk instruments and song. Fun, welcoming and expertly taught workshops at different levels in accordion, banjo, fiddle, guitar, melodeon, penny whistle and mixed instrument classes, led by our team of expert folk artist tutors including Hazel Askew, David Delarre, Beth Gifford, Ed Hicks, Paul Hutchinson, Jacquelyn Hynes and Laurel Swift. Please note that we only accept complete beginners during the Autumn term.
⊕ Cecil Sharp House Choir: learn to sing wonderful a cappella folk harmony songs from the British Isles and around the world.
⊕ Monday Folk Choir Workshops: explore choral folk song arrangements in a relaxed and friendly environment!
⊕ Morris Dancing: a fun, inclusive way of learning one of England's most iconic dances.
⊕ English Country Dancing: come and learn the steps and figures for a range of traditional British & American social folk dances, accompanied by live band.
⊕ Additional Classes and Courses: There are also additional weekly classes and courses held at Cecil Sharp House run by other providers.
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! correction to newsletter ! Sun, 4th, Dorset STOURTON CAUNDLE THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT and not 2nd Sunday as stated in newsletter (correct details below & on Venues-west page).
Since newsletter: Mon, Worcs, session moves to Dragon Inn, see below; Services -- added as below.
Non-members can email us to join the FOLKLIFE NEWSLETTER mailing list.
At top of emailed Newsletter online, there's a SUBSCRIBE option, leading to a form :
Since newsletter: Mon, Worcs, session moves to Dragon Inn, see below; Services -- added as below.
Non-members can email us to join the FOLKLIFE NEWSLETTER mailing list.
At top of emailed Newsletter online, there's a SUBSCRIBE option, leading to a form :
- First Name, Last Name, Mem.No. [please put: NM], Organisation [leave blank if none], Updated date; "Notes" [if any], finally a Subscribe to list button.
- When you "Subscribe to list", a new page opens stating "Confirm Humanity: Before we subscribe you, we need to confirm you are a human" - tick box "I'm not a robot"
- ! ! Won't work on some browsers: if it doesn't show tick box "I'm not a robot", then instead email me to join the list sam@folklife.co.uk
Warwickshire DRAGONHEAD Cajun dance workshops http://dragonheadfolkmusic.co.uk John Harris 02477 053 245
⇒ The Bungalow, Anker Street, Nuneaton CV11 4JA. Email dragonheadfolk<at>gmail.com
2018 tba Nant Gwrtheyrn 2018 courses tba as we go to press, more next issue www.nantgwrtheyrn.org
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. To book, please call the office on 01758 750334, www.nantgwrtheyrn.org, post@nantgwrtheyrn.org
2018 Sep tba Fri - Sun ** trac BEAM - the Big Experiment / yr Arbrawf Mawr https://trac.wales
⊕ A weekend of music, song, clogs and more. ** Pending funding. Check website for more details nearer the time.
Dragonhead
Worcs HORIZON LIGHTS www.horizonlightsmusic.com Andrew Rothery 07903 986856
⇒ horizon.lights<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕ Horizon Lights plays a wide range of music, particularly folk songs and traditional instrumental tunes from different countries. It enjoys developing fresh ideas. The band’s sound is currently based around its singer, acoustic guitars, accordion, mandolin and percussion.
Glos BLUES ANORAKS http://thebluesanoraks.com Bill Pullen 01242 620204
⇒ 62 Willowbank, Alderton, Tewkesbury, Glos, GL20 8NJ.
⊕ Bill Pullen, and Dave Camp (01242 680915).
England, other areas (1) North-East * Workshops Providers & Diary
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.
Many tutors travel across the country; so we give their home area just for information.
Tyne+Wear SAGE GATESHEAD: FOLKWORKS COURSES www.sagegateshead.com Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661
⇒ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕ Folkworks is part of The Sage Gateshead. It runs many workshops, summer schools and festivals to promote and encourage the furtherance of folk music. See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
⇒ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕ Folkworks is part of The Sage Gateshead. It runs many workshops, summer schools and festivals to promote and encourage the furtherance of folk music. See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Tyne+Wear SAGE GATESHEAD: FOLKWORKS COURSES www.sagegateshead.com Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661
⇒ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕ Folkworks is part of The Sage Gateshead. Folkworks Tuesday is your platform to start from scratch or develop your folk instrument and band skills within our Tuesday evening folk community. See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
• For 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Tyne+Wear SAGE GATESHEAD: FOLKWORKS COURSES www.sagegateshead.com Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661
⇒ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕ Folkworks is part of The Sage Gateshead. Folkworks Tuesday is your platform to start from scratch or develop your folk instrument and band skills within our Tuesday evening folk community. See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
2018 Jul/Aug dates tbc Folkworks Folkworks Summer Schools www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
Adult Summer School (over 18); Youth Summer School (14 - 20 years); Junior Summer School (8 - 13 years)
⊕ The three Folkworks Summer Schools bring together folk music enthusiasts in unique and exciting environments to play, sing and dance. Folkworks Summer Schools have been one of the longest-running and most popular Folk music summer schools in the UK since they were established in 1989.
World-renowned traditional musicians and participants aged 8-100 will be gathering to share and learn traditional music, song and dance from across the UK and beyond. Our schools are fun and sociable with lots of sessions, sing-a-rounds, and dances. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and friendly environment whilst offering world-class tuition.
Adult Summer School (over 18); Youth Summer School (14 - 20 years); Junior Summer School (8 - 13 years)
⊕ The three Folkworks Summer Schools bring together folk music enthusiasts in unique and exciting environments to play, sing and dance. Folkworks Summer Schools have been one of the longest-running and most popular Folk music summer schools in the UK since they were established in 1989.
World-renowned traditional musicians and participants aged 8-100 will be gathering to share and learn traditional music, song and dance from across the UK and beyond. Our schools are fun and sociable with lots of sessions, sing-a-rounds, and dances. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and friendly environment whilst offering world-class tuition.
FESTIVALS REMOVED for JAN 2018
2018 May date tba FOLKWORKS HEXHAM GATHERING www.sagegateshead.com
→ HEXHAM, Northumberland.
⌂ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661, Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕ Hundreds or performers converge on Hexham each year providing a vibrant kaleidoscope of music and spectacle throughout the town centre and across the Tyne valley … concerts, ceilidhs, sessions, informal performances and much more.
2018 Sep date tba SOUTH YORKSHIRE FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL www.southyorkshirefolkfestival.co.uk
→ DONCASTER, South Yorkshire. The Leopard, 2 West Street, DN1 3AA
⌂ Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⌂ Guests tba. [New member: added August 2017]
2017 Oct 20 - 22 ILFRACOMBE FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL www.ilfracombefolkfestival.co.uk
→ ILFRACOMBE, Devon. Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Marlborough Road, EX34 8PF.
⌂ Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⊕ Jacqui McShee’s Pentagle, Mia and the moon, Said The Maiden, Gilmore & Roberts, Crumbling Ghost, Linda Em, Emi McDade, Lindisfarne, The Broadside Boys, Galley Beggar, Wille and the Bandits, Richard Digance, Fairport Convention, Papillon, Alice Gullick, Folklaw, Kezia, Luke Daniels, Jacqui McShee.
[New member: added August 2017]
2018 May date tba FOLKWORKS HEXHAM GATHERING www.sagegateshead.com
→ HEXHAM, Northumberland.
⌂ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661, Welcome Desk: 0191 443 4666
⊕ Hundreds or performers converge on Hexham each year providing a vibrant kaleidoscope of music and spectacle throughout the town centre and across the Tyne valley … concerts, ceilidhs, sessions, informal performances and much more.
2018 Sep date tba SOUTH YORKSHIRE FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL www.southyorkshirefolkfestival.co.uk
→ DONCASTER, South Yorkshire. The Leopard, 2 West Street, DN1 3AA
⌂ Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⌂ Guests tba. [New member: added August 2017]
2017 Oct 20 - 22 ILFRACOMBE FOLK, ROOTS & WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL www.ilfracombefolkfestival.co.uk
→ ILFRACOMBE, Devon. Ilfracombe Holiday Park, Marlborough Road, EX34 8PF.
⌂ Solid Entertainments, 46 Wellowgate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Call 01472 349222, Mon-Fri 9-5. solidentertainments<at>live.co.uk
⊕ Jacqui McShee’s Pentagle, Mia and the moon, Said The Maiden, Gilmore & Roberts, Crumbling Ghost, Linda Em, Emi McDade, Lindisfarne, The Broadside Boys, Galley Beggar, Wille and the Bandits, Richard Digance, Fairport Convention, Papillon, Alice Gullick, Folklaw, Kezia, Luke Daniels, Jacqui McShee.
[New member: added August 2017]
VENUES MIDLANDS 3/1/17 XM
Mon, Wkly Worcs STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN SWAN HOTEL SESSION www.theswanstourport.com Matt 01299 877832
→ Worleys the Swan Hotel, 56 High St, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8BX. 8.30pm - 11pm.
⌂ Matt, worleysstringsandthings<at>xln.co.uk
⊕ We put on some free grub, special offers on all 6 real ales, and it is a very friendly, welcoming session for all musicians and listeners alike, it’s run by Keith & Dee Perks, very respected banjo & accordion players.
Mon, Wkly Worcs STOURPORT-ON-SEVERN SWAN HOTEL SESSION www.theswanstourport.com Matt 01299 877832
→ Worleys the Swan Hotel, 56 High St, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire DY13 8BX. 8.30pm - 11pm.
⌂ Matt, worleysstringsandthings<at>xln.co.uk
⊕ We put on some free grub, special offers on all 6 real ales, and it is a very friendly, welcoming session for all musicians and listeners alike, it’s run by Keith & Dee Perks, very respected banjo & accordion players.
WEST / GLOS
Alt Wed Glos STROUD SUB ROOMS FOLK SESSION www.subscriptionrooms.org.uk Box Office 01453 760900
→ George Street, Stroud, Glos GL5 1AE.
⊕ Folk Sessions on alternate Wednesdays in the Café Bar.
North-East
Day Varies Tyne+W. GATESHEAD FOLKWORKS, SAGE GATESHEAD www.sagegateshead.com Sage Ticket Office 0191 443 4661
→ Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR. Various dates & times throughout the year.
⇒ Enquiries: Welcome Desk, 0191 443 4666. See also www.sagegateshead.com/about-us/folkworks
⊕ Sage Gateshead’s Folkworks programme aims to develop interest and practical involvement in traditional music, song and dance. This is achieved through various activities, including unique performances.
South-East -- West Sussex
Fri, monthly West Sussex BOGNOR REGIS FOLK ON THE COAST concerts www.folkonthecoast.co.uk Roger Nash 07751 594285
→ Seasons, Bognor Regis Town Football Club, The Rocks, Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, P021 2TY. Various dates, all year.
⇒ Club Organiser, Roger Nash: 01243 820187 / 07751 594285 or e-mail rnash10<at>hotmail.com, or contact Lara, Seasons manager, 07514 054822.
⊕ Club Nights are on a Friday each month, occasionally other days, check entries for specific dates and times. [New member: FQ Apr 2016]
SERVICES SHOPS 3/1/17 XM
Worcs WORLEY STRINGS & THINGS www.facebook.com/worleysstringsandthings Matt 01299 879151
→ 56 High Street, Stourport, DY13 8BX
⌂ Matt, worleysstringsandthings<at>xln.co.uk
⊕ Open Monday to Saturdays, 10am - 6pm. New and used instruments & accessories, tuition, repairs, re-strings & set-ups on guitars, banjo’s, mandolins, etc, part exchange welcome, we have rehearsal rooms & recording studio, PA & event hire, free friendly advice with over 25 years experience
Worcs WORLEY STRINGS & THINGS www.facebook.com/worleysstringsandthings Matt 01299 879151
→ 56 High Street, Stourport, DY13 8BX
⌂ Matt, worleysstringsandthings<at>xln.co.uk
⊕ Open Monday to Saturdays, 10am - 6pm. New and used instruments & accessories, tuition, repairs, re-strings & set-ups on guitars, banjo’s, mandolins, etc, part exchange welcome, we have rehearsal rooms & recording studio, PA & event hire, free friendly advice with over 25 years experience
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only £15 a year see Folklife page
2018 March 9 - 11 (tbc) CWLWM CELTAIDD - Wales’ Interceltic Festival www.cwlwmceltaidd.org
→ PORTHCAWL, Bridgend County, Wales.
The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl CF36 3YW and around the town.
⌂ WALES INTERCELTIC FESTIVAL Festival Office 07855 373098 cwlwmceltaidd@gmail.com
⊕ A packed weekend festival of concerts, ceilidhs, workshops and sessions, ideal for families, cheap self catering quality accommodation, involving singers, musicians and dancers from the Celtic nations.
Tickets from the Box Office, The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl CF36 3YW, via our website, or phone 01656 815995, or call in person. ® Ceri Morgan
2018 May 11 - 13 TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
→ NEWPORT. Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport, Gwent NP10 8YW. South Wales
⌂ TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL (Telephone) Sue Oates 01633 246241, susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
⊕ A weekend of international dance, music, song and storytelling. Music Guests to be confirmed. Keep checking the website for the latest news.
Online tickets available from the Riverfront (Newport) Box Office or call 01633 656757. Prices: see website for more details.
→ PORTHCAWL, Bridgend County, Wales.
The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl CF36 3YW and around the town.
⌂ WALES INTERCELTIC FESTIVAL Festival Office 07855 373098 cwlwmceltaidd@gmail.com
⊕ A packed weekend festival of concerts, ceilidhs, workshops and sessions, ideal for families, cheap self catering quality accommodation, involving singers, musicians and dancers from the Celtic nations.
Tickets from the Box Office, The Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl CF36 3YW, via our website, or phone 01656 815995, or call in person. ® Ceri Morgan
2018 May 11 - 13 TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
→ NEWPORT. Tredegar House & Country Park, Newport, Gwent NP10 8YW. South Wales
⌂ TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL (Telephone) Sue Oates 01633 246241, susieoates@bushell100.fsnet.co.uk
⊕ A weekend of international dance, music, song and storytelling. Music Guests to be confirmed. Keep checking the website for the latest news.
Online tickets available from the Riverfront (Newport) Box Office or call 01633 656757. Prices: see website for more details.
Non-published page
Del by request 11/2016
S.7 TECHNICAL: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
Warks PA PLUS PB: PA hire & technician (no website) Phil Benson 01827 711514
⇒ phil@lock-cottage.com
S.8 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
Warks PB WEB SERVICES (no website) Phil Benson 01827 711514
⇒ phil<at>lock-cottage.com
Warks PA PLUS PB: PA hire & technician (no website) Phil Benson 01827 711514
⇒ phil@lock-cottage.com
S.8 WEBSITE DESIGN AND SERVICES
Warks PB WEB SERVICES (no website) Phil Benson 01827 711514
⇒ phil<at>lock-cottage.com
Del by request 2/2107
Sun, 2nd Devon BOW WHITE HART SESSION [no website, see note above] Ollie Holland 01363 85022
→ The White Hart (01363 881287), Bow, Crediton, Devon EX17 6EN. 8pm ⊕ Mostly song. [website note 12/2016]
Sun, 2nd Devon BOW WHITE HART SESSION [no website, see note above] Ollie Holland 01363 85022
→ The White Hart (01363 881287), Bow, Crediton, Devon EX17 6EN. 8pm ⊕ Mostly song. [website note 12/2016]
DELETED - XM
Fri, 2nd,4th Som. WEDMORE MR PUNCH’S FOLK CLUB (no website) Bernard Coulter 01934 712144
→ New Inn (01934 712099), Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset BA5 1PN. 8pm
⇒ Bernard Coulter, West Wing, Old School, Bagley, BS28 4TD. bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
⊕ Friendly rural club, 8-11pm, local and regional performers, open mike, feature nights, £1, occasional guests
→ New Inn (01934 712099), Combe Batch, Wedmore, Somerset BA5 1PN. 8pm
⇒ Bernard Coulter, West Wing, Old School, Bagley, BS28 4TD. bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
⊕ Friendly rural club, 8-11pm, local and regional performers, open mike, feature nights, £1, occasional guests
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name within country/region
Cymru / Wales
Agency ........ JAMIE SMITH’S MABON www.jamiesmithsmabon.com Alan Bearman Music 020 7014 2821
⇒ www.facebook.com/jsmabon Alan Bearman Music, The Music Base, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG (www.alanbearmanmusic.co.uk)
⊕ ‘A celebration of original Celtic music’. Exceptionally talented five-piece concert band, formerly known as Mabon, featuring the Interceltic compositions of accordionist Jamie Smith. “Stunning” (Mick Peat, BBC) ... “Stratospheric” (Financial Times) ... “An exhilarating, confident, life-affirming sound” (worldmusic.co.uk).
Cymru / Wales
Agency ........ JAMIE SMITH’S MABON www.jamiesmithsmabon.com Alan Bearman Music 020 7014 2821
⇒ www.facebook.com/jsmabon Alan Bearman Music, The Music Base, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG (www.alanbearmanmusic.co.uk)
⊕ ‘A celebration of original Celtic music’. Exceptionally talented five-piece concert band, formerly known as Mabon, featuring the Interceltic compositions of accordionist Jamie Smith. “Stunning” (Mick Peat, BBC) ... “Stratospheric” (Financial Times) ... “An exhilarating, confident, life-affirming sound” (worldmusic.co.uk).
3. Services
S.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
S.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
International EDS (ENGLISH DANCE AND SONG) http://eds.efdss.org EFDSS 020 7485 2206
⇒ The Editor, EDS, EFDSS, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY. Fax 020 7284 0523. eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ 4 issues per year, deadline 1 Feb, 1 May, 1 Aug, 1 Nov. UK posted 1 year: £15. Quarterly magazine of the English Folk Song & Dance Society), covering all folk topics. Subscriptions to this and FMJ [below] free with EFDSS membership.
⇒ The Editor, EDS, EFDSS, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY. Fax 020 7284 0523. eds.editor<at>efdss.org
⊕ 4 issues per year, deadline 1 Feb, 1 May, 1 Aug, 1 Nov. UK posted 1 year: £15. Quarterly magazine of the English Folk Song & Dance Society), covering all folk topics. Subscriptions to this and FMJ [below] free with EFDSS membership.
W2.
SW Somerset BERNARD COULTER storyteller, singer, folk drama (no website) Bernard Coulter 01934 712144
⇒ bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
⊕ Story teller and singer - folk drama workshops. Fully qualified experienced teacher. bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
SW Somerset BERNARD COULTER storyteller, singer, folk drama (no website) Bernard Coulter 01934 712144
⇒ bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
⊕ Story teller and singer - folk drama workshops. Fully qualified experienced teacher. bcoulter<at>talktalk.net
