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Directory - Updates

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​Directory - Quarterly Updates

UPDATES for the Folklife Members' Online Directory
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UPDATES
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NEW:  FOLKLIFE NEWSLETTER
  • The latest Updates, sent to Folklife Members,
  • sent 2 or 3 times a quarter - not when we are busy before publication
  • Non-members can email us to join the NEWSLETTER mailing list - simply email sam<at>folklife.co.uk , "please add me to Newsletter mailing list", adding your name, and organisation (club, performer name, festivals, etc) if any
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From Folklife, publishers of FQ - the Folklife Quarterly, print magazine

This Directory ….. Homepage
INFO: Contact us, & about Folklife & FQ
our main site ….. folklife. org. uk
Whitby Folk Week , Tredegar House Folk Festival, Pentreffest Autumn Festival, The People’s Folk Day,       
Special note. 5/3/2018.  Folklife is delighted to announce a record number of new members/listings for our next issue!
As I need to get significantly more information/news than usual into April FQ,
this does mean that I can't update online just yet, or I won't get FQ to the printers on time.

Venues:
Newport:    Ruperra Arms Acoustic Session, Rhiwderin Inn Acoustic Session, Newport Folk Club  
Cardiff:       Pentreffest Noz     
Cornwall:    Golant Session, Padstow Folk Sessions 
Dorset:       The Trooper Folk Song Night, The Trooper Folk Music Night  
[Bath         sessions TBC]

Oxfordshire:  Balscote  Sunday Afternoon Folk, Woodstock Friday Folk    
Staffs:        Tamworth Folk & Rambling Club     
Walsall:     Commonfolk Folk Club
Performers, Folk Music & Song:
Glos:        Mischief Afoot, Discovery, Jeff Gillett    
Staffs:      Band On The Rum, Mitre’s Well, The Anker Valley Boys
Rhondda:  Pat Smith & Ned Clamp
Performers, Dance:
Callers:    Pat Smith; Ned Clamp  
Folk Dance Bands:  Calennig; The Anker Valley Boys; Malarki    
Performers, Morris:  
Cornwall:    Tywardreath Morris     
Folk Magazines:   Living Tradition,  Folk In Cornwall
Folk Services:   
Christian Finn Sound
Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency) representing Keith Donnelly, Union Jill, Lee Collinson, Robb Johnson,Zulu Tradition, Ritchie-Parrish-Ritchie, Dan Mckinnon, Eileen Mcgann, Tania Opland & Mike Freeman
Festivals:  
   Whitby Folk Week, Tredegar House Folk Festival, Pentreffest Autumn Festival, The People’s Folk Day,       
Workshop Providers:       Pat Smith
Workshops Series:          Pentreffest Noz Workshops 
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LIST 1:   FOLK CLUBS & VENUES
• Clubs • Concerts • Singarounds •
• Sessions 
(Song, Music, Poetry, Storytelling) ​• 
• Dance Clubs • Ceilidh Series •
List 1: Folk Clubs & Venues
Note, 27 Jan 2018:   we  have changed format from   Sun, 2nd   to   2nd Sun  etc
A form for Folklife-Members to add VENUES is on  "Venues" - the venues home page.    For examples see webpages (links below)
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We are happy to add your logos to the left of your entries ​- but this programme does require jpegs!
CYMRU/WALES webpage
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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]

4th    Tue   Newport  RHIWDERIN     RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION    www.newportfolkclub.co.uk    Terry 01633 897923
→ The Rhiwderin Inn (01633 897722), Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8RX, 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    Thu    Newport   ROGERSTONE     NEWPORT FOLK CLUB       www.newportfolkclub.co.uk   Bryn Millichip (Chair)   07397 980847
bryn.millichip<at>​gmail.com; Malcolm Charnley,(Sec) 07973 980847, Malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
→ Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.00pm for 8.45pm. 
⇒ Club details and bookings: Phil Millichip, 07837 288096, phillip.millichip<at>icloud.com,
www.youtube.com/user/NewportFolkClub; www.facebook.com/groups/newportfolkclub; twitter.com/newportfolkclub
⊕ Newport Folk Club exists to encourage and promote Folk Music and the people who perform it.  A gathering of friends old and new who get together weekly (at least) to enjoy some of the finest Live Music.  [Jan 2018, new member]
ENGLAND  WEST COUNTRY webpage
Note:   from April FQ, we'll move North Somerset & BANES (Bath & NE Somerset) areas from Somerset to become part of "Bristol and nearby"
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y    Fri   Cornwall    BODMIN    BODMIN FOLK CLUB    www.bodminfolk.co.uk    Mike Freemantle    01726 816454
→    January 2018: Band & Social Club, Honey Street, Bodmin PL31 2DL.  8.15pm, all year. 
→    From February 2018:  Petroc's Parish Centre [opposite the church], upstairs, full disabled access via a stairlift.  Priory Road, Bodmin PL31 2DT.  8.15pm, all year. 
⇒     Mike Freemantle, 14 Polmear Village, PAR, Cornwall PL24 2AT.
⊕    The best singing club in the country.  Guests alternate with singers nights.  2nd Tel. Nº: Steve Hunt on 01579 348434.  Tea and coffee available, please bring your own alcoholic drinks and glasses.    [2017 Jan, new venue]
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​2nd    Sun    Dorset   STOURTON CAUNDLE      THE TROOPER FOLK SONG NIGHT     www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events   John Waltham      01963 362890
→    The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton,  Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not July or August.
⇒    Contact John Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕     Songs mostly – but musicians welcome too. Contrary to popular belief, John does not lynch anyone who sings non-traditional stuff! 
[Jan 2018, new member]

4th    Sun    Dorset   STOURTON CAUNDLE      
THE TROOPER FOLK MUSIC NIGHT    www.thetrooperinn.co.uk/events    Mandy Waltham   01963 362890
→    The Trooper Inn (01963 362405), Stourton Caundle, near Sturminster Newton,  Dorset DT10 2JW, 8.30pm. Not August.
⇒    Contact Mandy Waltham, 01963 362890, jhnwaltham<at>yahoo.co.uk
⊕     Emphasis will be on tunes rather than songs. All welcome, to join in or listen. ​  [Jan 2018, new member]
ENGLAND  MIDLANDS (south & west) webpage 

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Occ  Sun    Oxon    BALSCOTE, NEAR BANBURY   SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOLK www.thebutchersarmsbalscote.co.uk  Pub phone 01295 730750
→ The Butcher’s Arms (01295 730750) , Shutford Road, Balscote, Banbury OX15 6JQ. 2.30pm 
⇒  Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com 

⊕   Longstanding Banbury acoustic folk band The Poachers lead chorus songs in a cosy pub until 5pm. January, March, May, September, November, usually on 3rd Sunday, but may vary - phone pub to check. Also an audience participation spot. [Feb 2018, new member]

Wkly    Fri    Oxon    WOODSTOCK  FRIDAY FOLK www.dukeofmarlborough.co.uk  Pub phone 01993 644013
→ The Duke of Marlborough (01993 644013), A44, Woodleys, Woodstock OX20 1HT.  9.00pm 
⇒  Contact: alasdair.mckeane<at>gmail.com 

⊕   Rota of local singers and an audience who love to sing choruses – the “Duke Choir.” Event has been running in the Woodstock area for over 50 years. [Feb 2018, new member]

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Wkly    Mon    Worcs    WORCESTER    DRAGON INN SESSION     www.worcesterfolk.org.uk    Mike Walton    01905 357482  
→   
Dragon Inn (01905 25845)​, 51 The Tything, Worcester WR1 1JT  (A38 north from city).
⇒  mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk    
⊕    Mainly but not exclusively Irish.  [2017 Oct, temporary move from Lamb & Flag -  it is now permanent] 
ENGLAND OTHER webpage

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LIST 2:   FOLK PERFORMERS
List 2: Performers


Performers - Folk Music & Song webpage

Pf.1a    Folk Music & Song - Bands & Groups - Agencies

Canada    RITCHIE-PARRISH-RITCHIE    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Ed

S.Africa    ZULU TRADITION    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Ed


Pf.1b    Folk Music & Song - Duo - Agencies

USA    TANIA OPLAND & MIKE FREEMAN Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com   Jacey Bedford       01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Ed

UK    UNION JILL        Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Ed


Pf.1c    Folk Music & Song - Solo - Agencies            

Canada    DAN MCKINNON    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Ed

Canada    EILEEN MCGANN    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Ed

UK    KEITH DONNELLY    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)   www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Editor.


UK    LEE COLLINSON    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com     Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Editor.

UK    ROBB JOHNSON    Jacey Bedford Tour Management (Booking Agency)    www.jacey-bedford.com      Jacey Bedford        01484 60623
New Agency Member, details to follow in March.- Editor.


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Pf.1c    Folk Music & Song - Solo
 - Midlands (south & west)

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]

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Performers - Spoken Word webpage

​Pf.3c    Storytellers
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]
B’ham    CHRIS LOWE    www.facebook.com/Chris-Lowe-Storyteller-702932336552020  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, Jan 2018]
B’ham    SPEAKE AND LOWE    www.facebook.com/Chris-Lowe-Storyteller-702932336552020  Chris Lowe    0121 308 2298
⇒ chrislowe30<at>hotmail.co.uk
    ⊕  Two of the most powerful and entertaining tellers of tales.   [New website, Jan 2018]
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LIST 3:   FOLK MEDIA
List 3:  Media
Correspondents - we're very pleased to announce that John Waltham has kindly agreed to be our first Dorset Correspondent. 
  • Starting in April, he will cover North Dorset and South Somerset. ​

M.1    ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
Now covering Cornwall as well !

SE & SW         most of SW      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]
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LIST 4:   FOLK SERVICES
List 4: Services
S.2  Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
Worcs    CHRISTIAN FINN SOUND    www.christianfinnsound.com    Christian Finn     07966 178 808 
⇒    info<at>christianfinnsound.com, https://twitter.com/finn_sound
⊕   An independent promoter.  Worcestershire:  CFS Presents hosts shows at The Cube, Malvern; a 200 capacity venue with licensed bar and facilities. Recent concerts: Maddy Prior, Lady Maisery, Peggy Seeger. Tickets/info: www.ticketsource.co.uk/cfspresents.  Gloucestershire: concerts at The Tithe Barn, Bishop's Cleeve: www.cleeveconcerts.com
New Member, details to follow in March.- Editor.
W Yorks     
JACEY BEDFORD TOUR MANAGEMENT  (BOOKING AGENCY)  www.jacey-bedford.com  Jacey Bedford  01484 606230 
S.3  Technical:  PA  &  Sound  Hire,  Engineers,  Studios
Worcs    CHRISTIAN FINN SOUND    www.christianfinnsound.com    Christian Finn     07966 178 808 
⇒    info<at>christianfinnsound.com, https://twitter.com/finn_sound
⊕   Over fifteen years sound industry experience, UK and Europe, providing services: Front of House, Monitors, Tour Management, Systems Tech, Backline, Crew & PA hire [but not studio sound]. Most of his current work is theatre touring with his own PA.
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LIST 5:   FESTIVAL DIARY
List 5: Festival Diary
FQ: the Festival Diary (list 5) covers the next 12 months and is generally updated on that webpage, not on this page. 
However, here we will note dates recently-confirmed dates (listed last issue as 
date tba), and new entries.
To add, for examples see webpage (link above)
2018 Feb 16 - 18           ALCESTER WINTER WARMER            → Change of venue since Jan FQ: now at the Holly Bush, Henley Street,  Alcester B49 5QX.
2018 May 11 - 13           TREDEGAR HOUSE FOLK FESTIVAL       festival added to our listings
2018 Aug 18 - 24          WHITBY FOLK WEEK                              New member, festival added to our listings
2018 Sep (date tbc)      THE PEOPLE’S FOLK DAY                        folk day added to our listings
***  For full details of above, see LIST 5
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Any adverts are normally added to online Festival Diary as soon as received (unless we are about to go to the printers),
text changes added as time permits, before quarterly updates when FQ is getting ready for the printers!
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LIST 6:   WORKSHOPS PROVIDERS and WORKSHOPS DIARY
W.1    WORKSHOP PROVIDERS
List 6: Workshops
England - Midlands
 Birmingham    CHRIS LOWE storyteller  www.facebook.com/Chris-Lowe-Storyteller-702932336552020  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]
FQ: the Workshops Diary (list 6) covers the next 4+ months and is updated on that webpage, not on this page.  
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Any adverts are normally added to online Workshops Diary as soon as received (unless we are about to go to the printers)

Now on our new site, folklife-traditions.uk:

LIST 7:  FOLKLIFE SOCIETIES (associations, trusts, organisations)
LIST 8:  FOLKLIFE STUDIES & INSTITUTIONS
LIST 9:  SEASONAL LOCAL CELEBRATIONS
​FQ: Seasonal Local Celebration (list 9) --- next quarter will be printed in FQ.   The full year is online in List 9.
Updates on https://folklife-traditions.weebly.com/ft-directory.html
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