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◊ Cornwall, and Devon (includes Plymouth & Torbay) ◊ Somerset (includes Bath, N Somerset), and Dorset ◊ Wiltshire (includes Swindon) ◊ Bristol and S Gloucestershire ◊ For Gloucestershire, please go to our Glos & Oxon webpage FOLKLIFE WEST magazine NEWS pages - view or download as PDFs! South-West news pages on folklife.uk/south-west.html
Page-header: Tar Barrels, Ottery St Mary, Devon © Colin Davies. Insert: Minehead Hobby Horse © Sam Simmons. Padstow's Hobby Horse © Doc Rowe.
See Seasonal Directory in our Folklife Traditions website. |
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Cornwall, and Devon (incl. Plymouth, Torbay)
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Somerset (incl. North Somerset and BANES (Bath and NE Somerset) , Dorset ,Wiltshire (incl. Swindon)
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Chipping Sodbury
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1st Thu S. Glos SODBURY CHIPPING SODBURY FOLK NIGHT Facebook: Chipping Sodbury Folk Night Jo Cullum 07974 381333 → The Beaufort Hunt, 72 Broad Street, Chipping Sodbury, BS37 6AG. 8pm ⇒ Email jocullum<at>hotmail.co.uk ⊕ 8pm to 11pm. Everyone welcome, audience and performers. We welcome all acoustic styles and genres. Floor spots allocated on first-come basis so get there early to be sure to get a spot. £1 on singers' nights. More info: see Facebook |
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Wkly Fri S. Glos SHORTWOOD DRAGON FOLK CLUB http://dragonfolkclub.blogspot.co.uk Colin Owen 0117 9600273 → Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol BS16 9NG. 8.15pm, all year. ⇒ Email Simon Meeds, dragonfolk<at>rosma.co.uk ⊕ Friendly FC welcomes singers, musicians and audience etc. [Changed venue 2017 Jan] |
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Performers Many performers travel across the country; so we give the home county just for info
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• Devon-based
Devon MOTHER’S RUIN www.lemonrock.com/mothersruinbishopsteignton Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071 ⌂ 11 First Avenue, Teignmouth, Devon TQ14 9DJ. martyngh<at>aol.com ⊕ Mother’s Ruin are an electric/acoustic folk band based in South Devon. They play a range of original and folk rock covers. [Existing Member, added this entry 2017 Sep] Devon WREN BAND www.wrenmusic.co.uk Wren Music 01837 53754 ⇒ Ebenezer Hall, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR admin<at>wrenmusic.co.uk ⊕ Wren Band brings together vocal and instrumental dexterity from Devon’s finest professional artists at the heart of Wren Music for national and international concert performances. [New address, same phone: July 2017] fun! • Based in Somerset and Dorset
N.Somerset FOUGERE ROUGE (no website) Eric Brooker 01934 733207 ⊕ Fun-loving ceilidh band featuring fiddles, flute, recorder, sax, guitars, keyboard bass and drums. Lovely arrangements of a wide range of English, Irish and Scottish tunes. From gentle harmonies to driving rhythms. [Changed links: Jan 2018] • Wiltshire-based Wilts FRIGGITT www.friggitt.co.uk Ted Shaw 01793 724561 ⇒ ted<at>friggitt.co.uk ⊕ Friggitt perform songs and tunes from the nautical tradition and beyond. |
Dave & Anni
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• Wiltshire-based
Wilts BOB & GILL BERRY ....................................... www.bobandgillberry.co.uk Bob Berry 07714 550990 ⇒ info<at>bobandgillberry.co.uk 01380 726597 or 07714 550990 (m) ⊕ Traditional and contemporary folk songs in harmony from Wiltshire and beyond. Gill has a truly stunning voice and Bob’s harmonies and sensitive accompaniment are always supportive, never detracting from the song, which is an essential element of their performance. Wilts DAVE WEBBER & ANNI FENTIMAN http://www.oldandnewtradition.com/daveandanni Dave & Anni 01249 720866 ⌂ The Old Hall, Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wilts SN15 5HD. daveandanni<at>oldandnewtradition.com 07976 521788 / 01249 720866 ⊕ Lovers of traditional music generally. We sing together in harmony, songs of love and social comment. [New Members, 2017 Oct] |
Sarah McQuaid
Bill Crawford
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• Cornwall-based
Cornw. SARAH McQUAID www.sarahmcquaid.com Sarah McQuaid 01736 810807 ⇒ Penzance, Cornwall. Mobile: 07999 868758. sarah@sarahmcquaid.com You can contact Sarah via her website. ⊕ “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots [Contact change: FQ Apr 2016]• • Somerset-based
Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838 ⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 195863 ⊕ Traditional singer and MC – West Country born & bred. His repertoire is largely but not exclusively traditional Westcountry, drawing heavily on the Baring-Gould collection and Sharp’s Somerset singers. He is a regular performer at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. • Based in Bristol & South Glos Bristol KEVIN ADAMS http://kevinmervynadams.weebly.com/ Kevin Adams 07855 092975 ⇒ 90 St Francis Drive, Winterbourne, Bristol BS36 1QA folksinger.kevin<at>gmail.com ⊕ Guitar and songs, mainly contemporary with noticeable nostalgia for 60/70s folk boom; some unaccompanied trad choruses still turn up at times, [New website: FQ Apr 2016] |
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Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword) arranged by county
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Tywardreath Morris
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• Cornwall-based
Cornwall TYWARDREATH MORRIS www.tywardreathmorris.org.uk John 01208 872124 → Dancing on Wednesday evenings at various pubs - see website for details ⇒ Contact details:tywardreathmorris@yahoo.co.uk To join us or book us please phone John on 01208 872124 ⊕ Mixed side, dances mainly from Cotswold tradition, a few border style dances. Formed in 2010, sponsored by the New Inn, to which we repair after practice. New members very welcome, come along and give it a try with no commitment. [Jan 2018, new member] |
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Pf.3b Poets & Monologuists • Cornwall-based Cornwall ROB BARRATT comic poet www.robbarratt.co.uk Rob Barratt 01566 880336 ⇒ 37, Penpont View, Five Lanes, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7RY. mobile 07795 461023 rbarratt<at>cooptel.net ⊕ No one reads poetry any more, They all give it a miss, No, nobody reads poetry, So … why are you reading this? Something completely different for your festival or club! Bodmin-based poet and singer - funny and satirical material. |
Rob Barratt
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FOLKLIFE
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Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine ⊕ Song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with Google maps. Event diary. Details of regular weekly or monthly events. View and download pdf versions of all issues of the magazine. Links to local and national folk information websites. [Feb 2018, new member] West Country [and West Mids] ARMANDALEG MUSIC www.armandalegmusic.com Mike Weaver → West Country: Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire. Midlands: Herefordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. ⇒ Contact via website. twitter <at>armandalegmusic ⊕ Independent organisation, helping original acoustic and traditional artists to promote their music. Listen online to live music, find out what’s on in the Mid-West, get the latest news, view comprehensive list of Mid-West venues and of folk and acoustic festivals. Glos & nearby eg South Glos GLOSFOLK www.glosfolk.org.uk Peter Cripps ⊕ The Folk Diary of events (www.glosfolk.org.uk) is well worth a visit to keep up with what is going on in the county and nearby, with over 200 events listed most months (and those are just the ones we know about!). West Country [and West Mids] MR RED’s MID WEST listings www.cresby.com Cresby Brown ⊕ Mr Red’s website gives regional listings, for the ‘Mid-West’, by day and by county. Somerset and Dorset SOMERSET AND DORSET FOLK DIARY www.sadfolk.co.uk Steve Cunio ⇒ Subscribe or email via website. ⊕ The Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary (or SaDFolk) is based around a weekly email service, listing ‘folk’ events in Somerset and Dorset. The term ‘event’ covers concerts, barn dances, sessions, workshops and any other folk related activity. West Country [& part South-East] THE ACOUSTIC CALENDAR http://sanchobramble.weebly.com Tony Watts → Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucester, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire ⇒ Subscribe or email via website. ⊕ The monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions & open mics. All about DIY music (NOT concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc) - the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and join in or do your own thing. [formerly The Acoustic Calendar For Wessex. [September 2017] Cornwall WHEAL ALICE MUSIC www.whealalice.com David Harley 01736 740337 ⇒ St. Ives, Cornwall. david.a.harley<at>gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhealAlice/ Combines the folk-oriented music of David Harley with writing about musical techniques and history, music reviews, and information on Cornish events and resources. [30 October 2020]
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UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links. There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs [Feb 2018, new member] |
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MEDIA M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
Cornwall FOLK IN CORNWALL www.folkincornwall.co.uk John Tremaine 01208 872124
⇒ Editor: John Tremaine, 7 The Moors, Lostwithiel, PL22 0BX. mail<at>folkincornwall.co.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/folkincornwallmagazine ⊕ Folk in Cornwall supports the thriving folk scene in Cornwall, providing information through publishing the printed magazine every three months, and its website, listing song, music and dance clubs, groups, sessions, with an event diary and details of regular events. [Feb 2018, new member] UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ A full colour, glossy, folk and traditional music magazine highlighting the rich heritage of traditional music in the UK, Ireland and beyond. TLT has a worldwide circulation, and is an independent and authoritative voice in the folk world. Subscriptions available. [Feb 2018, new member] Devon WHAT’S AFOOT www.devonfolk.co.uk Anne Gill 01803 290427
⇒ Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Road, Torquay, TQ2 5BD. adverts<at>devonfolk.org.uk ⊕ Diary, contacts, articles, reviews. 3 per year: 1 Apr (deadlines 1 Feb), 1 Aug (deadline 1 Jun), 1 Dec (deadline 1 Oct). Posted UK: £5.00 for 3 issues, cheques: Devon Folk. 
And we are . . .
Wales, England West Country & West Midlands FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.org.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 South-West news pages are on www.folklife.org.uk/south-west.html ⇒ see Info webpage for contact details. ⊕ Each issue has (1) Members' news pages (copied online http://folklife.org.uk); (2) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!); (3) Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news ( www.folklife-traditions.uk ) |
SERVICESS.2 AGENTS, MANAGERS, PROMOTERS, MCs and STAGE MANAGEMENT
<> For Dance or Concert Series: see “1: VENUES” under Series name Somerset BILL CRAWFORD (no website) Bill Crawford 01278 450838
⇒ Bower Lodge, 81 Wembdon Road Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 7DR. billcrawford<at>phonecoop.coop Mobile 07815 19586 ⊕ MC. He is equally at home MCing large concerts or small informal singarounds and is a regular performer and MC at Sidmouth, Dartmoor and Chippenham Folk Festivals. “A great singer and one of the best MCs ...” (Chippenham Folk Festival) |
Bill Crawford
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England ……… HOBGOBLIN MUSIC, all shops & mail order: www.hobgoblin.com 0845 130 9500
⇒ Mail order: P.O. Box 4707, Worthing, BN11 9JA. Fax: 01903 210011. ⊕ Acoustic and folk musical instrument specialists. Details for individual shops: Shops include West Country HOBGOBLIN BRISTOL 0117 929 0902 |
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