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Somerset and Dorset Folk Diary Session News ============ New === Bath Folk Club Singers Group, Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill BA2 6AA (Louise 078339 41982, info AT nu-music.com, www.inu-music.com) 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8pm 10pm. £3 for singers and £4 for listeners. Mostly unaccompanied singing but acoustic accompaniment instruments are welcome. Hosted by Nancy Kerr with some help from Louise Baxter (from Inu), Jennifer Crook and Sue Hart (from Baka Beyond). They are all singers with a wealth of experience behind them and will be using this night to share songs and traditions and to get everybody singing together. It's a nice, friendly, clean venue with a really nice sound and cheap beer. The money raised will go towards the running costs of Bath Folk Club. Altered ======= The session at the Royal Oak, Dorchester Hill, Milborne St Andrew will be week earlier this month, to avoid the bank holiday. That makes it the 19th May. Back to usual next time. Homeless ======== The Tuesday night American old time session at the Bell at Creech St Michael is without venue as the pub has closed. There's a possibility we'll be at the Merry Monk in Monkton Heathfield but we're waiting for the 'OK' from the landlord. Steve -- The Somerset and Dorset Folk Events Diary www.sadfolk.co.uk ============================================================== ============================================================== CLUBS, SESSIONS and other REGULAR EVENTS http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/regular.html DANCE TEAMS http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/danceteams.php LOCAL ARTISTES http://www.sadfolk.co.uk/artistes.php ============================================================== %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Thursday May 15th =================== Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys Doors: 8pm Tickets: £4 (including buffet supper) .............................................................. Thursday 15 May =============== Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BE. Sheelanagig Wild and danceable world music with Celtic and Easter European influences. Admission £8 (adv tickets £6 - phone to reserve 01202 540065) email: paul AT fawm.net More information: www.thursdaynightlive.net -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 16th May =============== The David Hall, South Petherton Tanglefoot The Canadian group, Tanglefoot, is appearing for the fourth time at The David Hall and, as always, the evening is expected to be a rip-roaring success! With over 20 years of performing under their belt, this Canadian roots institution is stronger than ever and now features Sandra Swannell the first female ever to join the group - on violin and viola. This a thunderous live band with a reputation for spectacular vocal harmonies. It is also a band of adept songwriters who specialize in portraying their homeland through intelligent, well-written folk-influenced songs played with hell-bent, rampaging abandon. Come and hear why the Vancouver Folk Music Bulletin said Tanglefoot is "...guaranteed to pull you out of whatever slump you're in!" Tickets: £12 Full £11 Concessions 8.00 pm http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/catalogue/ .............................................................. Fridy 16th May ============== Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle St, Bridgwater TA6 3DD Tom Mcconvile, Claire Mann and Aaron Jones McConville (Fiddle and Vocals), Mann (Flute, Fiddle, Whistles and Vocals) and Scots Trad Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year 2005 Jones (Bouzouki, Guitar and Vocals) met between the thriving traditional music scenes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh. Over several years as friends and musical acquaintances they have developed a unique and exciting musical relationship, performing a mixture of traditional and original Scottish, Irish and English music and song and enthralling audiences wherever they have performed. 8pm £9; £8 conc; £7.50 members Box Office: 01278 422700 Web: www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.ukfor more info. .............................................................. Friday 16 May ============= The Brewhouse Theatre, Taunton Sheila Chandra -- Vocal Workshops for Young Musicians in Somerset. During May Actiontrack Performance Company will be running a series of workshops with International singing star Sheila Chandra. Working with vocal techniques from around the world and with an emphasis on North Indian Classical music, Sheila Chandra will lead an exciting exploration of the voice as a percussive instrument. The workshops are part of Out Loud a Youth Music funded project with support from Mendip District Council, South Somerset District Council and Taunton Deane Borough Council. Free but places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Cindy Watts 01460 240472 cind.actiontrack AT btconnect.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 17 May 2008 ==================== King William, Glastonbury, Somerset bag of rats free!!!! mary Gilmour 0789 9848 604 mary_gilmour_mary AT hotmail.co.uk bagofrats.co.uk .............................................................. Saturday 17th May Red Post Inn, Bath Road, Peasedown St. John, Somerset BA2 8JH The Mangledwurzels 9pm Free entry Venue contact: 01761 433232 .............................................................. Saturday 17th May ================= Glastonbury Assembly Rooms Dirk Campbell A concert of ancient music with musical maestro Dirk Campbell, famous as a composer and for recreating the sounds of some of the most ancient musical instruments known to man. The concert takes place as part of the Megalithomania stone circle conference, held at the Assembly Rooms over the weekend. As a bonus, special guests 'Ed, Will and Ginge a-walking-o', who have been delighting audiences recently with their spirited a capella arrangements of traditional English folk songs, will perform as support. Entry is £8, £7 concessions, Megalithomania conference delegates £5. Doors open at 8 p.m. .............................................................. * Saturday May 17th * ================= * * Bridport Arts Centre, South Street, Bridport * * The Martin Harley Band * * The Martin Harley Band have been touring the length and breadth of the country * for the last 6 weeks to promote their new album Grow Your Own. Responses to * their powerful live shows have been fantastic up and down the country. Media * attention on the band has been growing too, with national plays from Bob * Harris, Aled Jones, Gideon Coe (6Music), Richard Allinson and a Johnny Walker * Session being scheduled. Summer festivals are beckoning too, with the diary * looking busy for the next few months, then festival work in Barbados, * Australia and New Zealand again over the winter. * * www.martinharley.com * * Support from the excellent Alex Roberts (www.alexrobertsmusic.co.uk) * * 8.00pm * A Mutiny Music presentation * http://www.mutinymusic.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 18 May ============= Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 6BE Steafan Hannigan and Saskia Tomkins www.bournemouthfolkclub.com .............................................................. Sunday 18th May =============== The American Museum in Bath Buffalo Gals free concert 2pm-5pm The American Museum, Claverton Manor, Claverton, Bath, BA2 7BD, 01225 460503 www.americanmuseum.org .............................................................. Sunday 18th May =============== The Bridge Inn Dulverton Chlay Young Singer Songwriter -------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday 20th May ================ Glastonbury Assembly Rooms Fabulous Furry Folk -- 'Farewell for the Summer' party In the main hall of, with no headline act but a host of floor spots including Stevie P's Wriggles of Nen, Emma Pickerill and Nathan Lewis Williams, Forcenra!, Ed, Will and Ginge a-walking-o, Robin Gray and many more. Entry is £3, 'pay or play'. To play at this event, contact Emma on 07704 355795 nathanvibration AT yahoo.co.uk www.myspace.com/fabulousfurryfolk -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 21st May ================== Wessex Acoustic Folk Club The Dorset Soldier, 117 Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3JZ. Dave Pegg and PJ Wright Dave Pegg (of Fairport Convention and more) and PJ Wright (of Little Johnny England and more) team up again to entertain as only old folk rockers can do. Enjoy a night out with the 'boys'. 8pm - 11.15pm Tickets £12 (£10 members) Optional membership £10 til 31st Aug 2008. Phone Kathy Dunn 01202 732239 to reserve tickets as space is limited. Email: kathy.dunn AT btopenworld.com http://www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 22 May =============== Ridgeway Hall, Langport Methera Methera are Lucy Deakin, John Dipper, Emma Reid and Miranda Rutter Contemporary traditional music from a groundbreaking string quartet. "Seriously stylish playing that's putting the sparkle back into the tradition" Verity Sharp, Late Junction "A marvel of musicality: sublime,beautiful, intense and passionate" Karen Tweed Adult £7, Child £3 to include tea, coffee and cakes after the concert Tickets available by ringing 07751 123812 www.methera.co.uk www.myspace.com/methera .............................................................. * Thursday 22nd May * ================= * * Broadmayne Village Hall * * Sunray Folk Club * * First Year Party! * Where has that year gone. Paul Downes opened us and has agreed to return for * our celebrations. And we also have Nicola Clark, and a host of others. All in * all a fun time. And Bob won't be responsible..... * * Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) * * Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk * * http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm * http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 23 May ============= Woods Wine Bar, Yeovil, Somerset Bag of Rats free Mary Gilmour 0789 9848 604 mary_gilmour_mary AT hotmail.co.uk bagofrats.co.uk and www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 .............................................................. Friday 23 May ============= Norton Sub Hamdon Village Hall Ceilidh with -- Dyer : Cumming's Come and have a knees up with this young and energetic band, featuring instruments such as the bass, bausouki and bassoon!! This concert is part of FSW's Live Wires Fundraiser Concert Series which raise money for work with young people. £8 / £6 Folk South West 01935 822 911 folksw AT folksw.org.uk www.folksw.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 24th May ================= St. George's Hall, Fordington, Dorchester Frome Valley Morris Ceilidh band and friends with participating callers Frome Valley are holding an afternoon Ceilidh during the Dorchester Arts weekend. This vibrant, though ancient, 24 strong side is celebrating its 30th Birthday on this day. It is easy walking distance from the town, down the High Street (High East Street) and turn right at Fordington High Street, past the chip shop and up the hill until you reach the Church. The Hall is right behind the Church. Come and celebrate with us. There will be live music, traditional ceilidh dancing, eccentric but electric performances by Frome Valley and above good company there to welcome you. For info: call 01305 261156 or just turn up. 4pm to 7pm .............................................................. Saturday 24th May ================= Unity Club, Leigh Road, Street BA16 0HA The Mangledwurzels Private members club; guests welcome - please call 01458 446183 for details. 8.30pm -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 25 May ============= Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 6BE Tinderbox Forest FM Radio's 'Breakthrough Artists of the Month' for January present album launch www.bournemouthfolkclub.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Monday 26 May ============= The Blue School, Wells Sheila Chandra -- Vocal Workshops for Young Musicians in Somerset. During May Actiontrack Performance Company will be running a series of workshops with International singing star Sheila Chandra. Working with vocal techniques from around the world and with an emphasis on North Indian Classical music, Sheila Chandra will lead an exciting exploration of the voice as a percussive instrument. The workshops are part of Out Loud a Youth Music funded project with support from Mendip District Council, South Somerset District Council and Taunton Deane Borough Council. Free but places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Cindy Watts 01460 240472 cind.actiontrack AT btconnect.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 29 May =============== Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BE. Derrin Nauendorf Derrin (from Australia) has established a reputation as one of the finest guitarists on the UK roots music scene. Admission £8 (adv tickets £6 - phone to reserve 01202 540065) email: paul AT fawm.net More information: www.thursdaynightlive.net -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 30 May ============= The Marine Theatre, Church Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA Beck Sian Luminous Wings & Unseen Things Tour 2008 Ethereal, graceful and colourful, with her waist-length red hair and Celtic tatoos, Beck Siˆn is a striking presence. An award-winning songwriter, she compliments her unique compositions with her emotive interpretations of traditional ballads. She has a breathtaking voice. Beck Siˆn silences audiences with her vocal agility and passion. The audience moves with her on a journey through songs of storms, nature, loves lost, and... a ghost story or two. The Luminous Wings & Unseen Things Tour will feature songs from the new album, including Becks interpretations of traditional songs such as: Down By the Salley Gardens, She Moved Through the Faire, Black is the Colour, and The Last Rose of Summer. The original songs by Beck Siˆn to be included in the Luminous Wings & Unseen Things Tour and CD, speak of secret gardens, ghosts and memories, and the haunting scent of lavender. www.becksian.net 8pm £10 Box Office (Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre): 01297 442138 http://www.marinetheatre.com/ .............................................................. Friday 30th May =============== Andres Wine Bar/Restaurant Union Street, Wells A Night Of Fine Food And Music At Andres On Friday May 30th Spotlight Acoustic will be presenting a musical evening with food at Andres Wine Bar/Restaurant in Union Street, Wells. Andre has a beautiful function room upstairs and we are hopeful that this might be the right place for us. His food is of an extremely high standard and he is a keen musician himself. He offers a set three course meal for £21.95. On May 30th at no extra charge, those who buy tickets (payable in advance) will be able to sample Andres delights whilst dining and listen to The Cathy Judge Trio, David and Issy Emeney, Mike Scott, Jim Tigwell and Martin Froud. Those of you familiar with the Club will see that this promises to be an evening not to be missed and as there is a limited number of tickets available we suggest you book ASAP. Cathy Judge 01761 241235 Johnny Francis 07766 442490 www.spotlightacoustic.co.uk .............................................................. Friday 30 May ============= Abbey Community Centre, Yeovil Sheila Chandra -- Vocal Workshops for Young Musicians in Somerset. During May Actiontrack Performance Company will be running a series of workshops with International singing star Sheila Chandra. Working with vocal techniques from around the world and with an emphasis on North Indian Classical music, Sheila Chandra will lead an exciting exploration of the voice as a percussive instrument. The workshops are part of Out Loud a Youth Music funded project with support from Mendip District Council, South Somerset District Council and Taunton Deane Borough Council. Free but places are limited and booking is essential. Contact Cindy Watts 01460 240472 cind.actiontrack AT btconnect.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 31st May ================= The David Hall, South Petherton Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies. Jez Lowes band, The Bad Pennies, have been one of the high points on the British and international folk scene for over a decade. On fiddle and duet vocals is Kate Bramley, from York. With her distinctive voice and relaxed fiddle style, Kate has been touring with the band for nearly seven years. Champion piper Andy May, from Gateshead on Tyne, joined the band in 2002, playing Northumbrian Pipes, whistles, piano and accordion. Andy gives a delicious Celtic twist to the band sound. His acclaimed debut album featured none other than Kathryn Tickell and cemented his reputation as one of the young leading lights of the UK folk scene. Anew addition to the band in 2006 is David de la Haye, on bass. He is one of the best players on the Newcastle scene and tours internationally with Shona Mooney, winner of the BBC Young Tradition Award 2005. The current line-up has toured as far afield as the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, and had a hectic gig and concert schedule in the UK, Holland, Switzerland and Austria. Its great to welcome them to The David Hall! Tickets: £13 Full £12 Concessions 8.00 pm http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/catalogue/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 1 June ============= Bournemouth Folk Club, Centre Stage, Queens Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH2 6BE Tanglefoot Canada's superb folk band www.bournemouthfolkclub.com -------------------------------------------------------------- Monday 2nd June =============== Three Horseshoes at Burton Bradstock, near Bridport 'open'acoustic session Open session for singers and musicians hosted Mezzo, a four piece acapella group from Bridport. ((This is the second such session (the first just missed the deadline for SaDFolk). Annelie reports that the first went very well and they hope to have more in the future -- Steve)) Further details from Annelieon 01305 775802 e-mailtalbotannelie AT hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------- 6th,7th and 8th June ==================== Wessex Folk Festival, Weymouth. Events start at 8pm on Friday, with a concert in Hope Church featuring Last Nights Fun, supported by Camilla and the Can Openers. At approximately noon on Saturday, Hope Square comes to life with the Tree Fellahs who explode into a blistering set of jigs and reels. After that, it is music all the way, culminating in the rising star Jodie Jones followed by Djambo at 6pm. At 8pm on Saturday and again in Hope Church, the festival are proud to present Dick Gaughan, with support from No Fixed Abode, whilst at 7.30pm in the Sea Cadet Centre, it could be your time to trip the light fantastic at a barn dance featuring Captain Thunderbolt. At 11am on Sunday, Celtic Confusion take the limelight to start a musical journey involving, among others Bag of Rats, Three Tuns of Grass, the amazing Dave Stomp and the inimitable Finnian McGurk. At 6pm Benny and Nina, with Jigsaw, bring proceedings to a furious fiddle fired finish! In addition, it is busking, dancing and trade stalls along Trinity Road (and other sites across town) with showcases for new performers, workshops ranging from fiddle to bodhran, and a constant flow of music sessions in the Sailors Return and the Kings Arms. 01305 860277 or 01305 821611 for further details. www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 7th June 2008 ====================== Acorn Folk Club - The Pier Room, The Old Ship Aground, Quay St Minehead Tom Napper/Tom Bliss. Re-booked by popular request -topvocals - top guitar/mandolin/banjo/fiddle playing. Come early for a floor spot - Musicians, singers, listeners - All Welcome. Tickets £4 in advance - £5 on the door - Raffle. Eileen Ann 01643 709394, or email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk .............................................................. Saturday 7 June 2008 ==================== The Temple Methodist Church, Upper High Street, Taunton, Somerset A special charity concert raising funds for The Meningitis Trust John Kirkpatrick and The Stanchester Quire This is a special charity concert raising funds for The Meningitis Trust. The Trust helps to support in so many different ways all those who have suffered from this terrible disease. The proceeds from this concert will go to The Meningitis Trust to help with its valuable work to rebuild shattered lives. We are delighted that the legendary Master of Squeeze John Kirkpatrick will be headlining the concert. Much has been written of John's superb musicianship, songwriting, arranging of music and dance. It has been written of him "he is the best squeezebox player on this planet", and for many he is the complete folk artist. The Stanchester Quire, under the directorship of Eddie Upton, will be making a major contribution to the evening. The Quire have sung several times with John Kirkpatrick including concerts at the Brewhouse and Merlin Theatres and at the Cecil Sharp Centenary at Hambridge. We are very pleased that two local Somerset artists have donated a work of art each, to be raffled in a special draw. £10 Folk South West 01935 822911 folksw AT folksw.org.uk Booking is advised for this concert, all ticket bookings and enquiries should be made at Folk South West, The Stables, Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset. TA15 6XP 01935 822911 folksw AT folksw.org.uk Tickets will also be on sale on the door subject to availability, .............................................................. Saturday 7th June ================= The David Hall, South Petherton Tim Van Eyken Trio Those who saw Tim van Eyken win the 1998 BBC Young Folk Award knew there would be a glittering career ahead of this young musician with a passion for traditional English music. His career as a solo artist looked promising until an offer came along that he just couldnt refuse: Tim was invited to become the fourth member of Waterson:Carthy and he recorded and toured the world with them for the next six years. Tims album, Stiffs Lovers Holymen Thieves, was released on Topic records in June 2006 and received spectacular reviews. It was hardly surprising then that Tim and the band Van Eyken were nominated for no less than four BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2007 and went on to scoop the award for Best Traditional Track with Barleycorn, amid fierce opposition from Seth Lakeman, Salsa Celtica and Kris Drever. Two summers of touring with Van Eyken saw Tim and the band playing at festivals across the country and in 2007, performing headline shows at two of the UKs biggest folk events. Tim then took a giant leap into the world of theatre by landing the part of Songman in the National Theatres production of Warhorse, with music written by John Tams. This involved a five-month run at the South Bank and the realization of a dream come true. Tim returns to live performance with a line-up that features the considerable talents of Robert Harbron on guitar (Dr Faustus and English Acoustic Collective) and Colin Fletcher on bass (Van Eyken). We are thrilled to welcome Tim back to The David Hall, this time with his musicians. Tickets: £13 Full £12 Concessions 8.00 pm http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/catalogue/ .............................................................. Saturday 7th June ================= Portesham Village Hall Mtiebi - Traditional Georgian Male Voice Choir A rare opportunity to see an authentic male voice choir from the heart of the Caucasian mountains with a repertoire of songs and music that stretches back over centuries. The choir of ten male voices bring with them traditional songs, music and dances gathered from all over Georgia, mostly collected form rural communities at times when the Soviet Union prohibited such an exercise. This process saved Georgia's traditional music from possible extinction, and Mtiebi have often returned to the source village and performed for the local community as a way of embedding it once again into rural tradition. This is a living yet ancient culture; music from hundreds of years ago exists side by side with more recent material. With a song for every occasion, performances by Mtiebi are powerful, exhilirating and uplifting! 8:00 pm Box office: 01305 871780 An Artsreach presentation: www.artsreach.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 8th June =============== The Hub, Verwood Mtiebi - Traditional Georgian Male Voice Choir A rare opportunity to see an authentic male voice choir from the heart of the Caucasian mountains with a repertoire of songs and music that stretches back over centuries. The choir of ten male voices bring with them traditional songs, music and dances gathered from all over Georgia, mostly collected form rural communities at times when the Soviet Union prohibited such an exercise. This process saved Georgia's traditional music from possible extinction, and Mtiebi have often returned to the source village and performed for the local community as a way of embedding it once again into rural tradition. This is a living yet ancient culture; music from hundreds of years ago exists side by side with more recent material. With a song for every occasion, performances by Mtiebi are powerful, exhilirating and uplifting! 7.30 pm Box office: 01202 848740 An Artsreach presentation: www.artsreach.co.uk/ .............................................................. Sunday June 8th =============== Bar 27, Tudor Hotel, Bridgwater Allan Taylor !!! Cancelled !!! -------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday 11th June =================== Wessex Acoustic Folk Club The Dorset Soldier, 117 Wareham Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3JZ. Pete Coe Singer, songwriter, melodeon, banjo, dulcimer and bouzouki player, bandleader, arranger, broadcaster, dance caller, teacher, step dancer, entrepreneur, folk club organiser, record label boss, sallow-faced wit, raconteur and all-round good guy, Pete Coe in many ways represents the backbone of the modem folk revival. A stalwart of clubs and festivals, he will entertain us royally. 8pm - 11.15pm Tickets £10 (£8 members) Optional membership £10 til 31st Aug 2008. Phone Kathy Dunn 01202 732239 to reserve tickets as space is limited. Email: kathy.dunn AT btopenworld.com http://www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 12th June ================== Ansford Community School Mtiebi - Traditional Georgian Male Voice Choir A rare opportunity to see this internationally-renowned, authentic male voice choir from the heart of the Caucasian mountains with a repertoire of songs and music that stretches back over centuries with a song for every occasion - powerful, exhilarating and uplifting! The Mtiebi choir of ten male voices (and dancers) bring with them traditional songs, music and dances gathered from all over Georgia, most collected from rural communities at times when the Soviet Union was forbidding such an exercise. This collection saved music and song from possible extinction and Mtiebi would often return to the source village and perform for the local community as a way of embedding it once again into rural tradition. Its a living yet ancient culture, and music from hundreds of years ago exists side by side with more recent material. As well as these performances, there will be workshops leading to a finale event by community choirs at the Eden Project in Cornwall in June. A wonderfully moving performance by these genuine Georgian singers. Audience member 7.30pm Box Office 01963 350 160 A Take Art Live presentation www.takeart.org .............................................................. Thursday 12th June ================== Bridgwater Arts Centre, 11-13 Castle St, Bridgwater TA6 3DD Bedouin Jerry Can Band Bedouin Jerry Can Band (BJB) is a collective of semi-nomadic musicians, singers, poets, storytellers and coffee grinders from the Egyptian Sinai desert. The groups songs and poems tell of the exploits of the ancient Arabian Bedouin tribes through fables of trusty camels, warnings of the dastardly deeds of sheep rustlers and laments of unrequited love for the girl with beautiful eyes in the next settlement. Blending the Simsimiyya (a traditional 5-string Egyptian lyre) with desert flutes and reed pipes, BJB add infectious Bedouin rhythms on junk percussion, including ammunition boxes and jerry cans salvaged from the former battlegrounds of conflicts fought across their homelands during the six day war in 1967 and the subsequent Israeli occupation of the Sinai. 8pm Adv: £12, £10 members & conc. Door: £15 (no conc) Box Office: 01278 422700 Web: www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.ukfor more info. -------------------------------------------------------------- 13th - 15th June ================ Wimborne Folk Festival Main festival guests : Grada; Lau; Hugh & Colm Healy Band; Edey, Power & Randall; Mike Silver, Johnny Coppin & Jo Partridge; Boo Hewerdine; Tom McConville, Claire Mann & Aaron Jones; Bodega; Colvin Quarmby; Les Barker; Kris Drever; Diskan; Lou Brown; Tinderbox; Cruel Folk; Bursledon Village Band - caller Will Hall; Dartmoor Pixie Band - caller Sarah Bazeley Plus music in the pubs including: Bag of Rats at the White Hart, Saturday 12.30 to 2.30. Prices Full weekend -- £68.00 (£60 pre 30/04/08), with camping -- £75.50 (£67.50 pre 30/04/08) Children: under 8 Free 8 - 14 Half price Concessions: 10% reduction for Senior Citizens & Students on w/end tickets only Tickets for individual events also available http://www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 13th June ================ Mark Village Hall Mtiebi - Traditional Georgian Male Voice Choir A rare opportunity to see this internationally-renowned, authentic male voice choir from the heart of the Caucasian mountains with a repertoire of songs and music that stretches back over centuries with a song for every occasion - powerful, exhilarating and uplifting! The Mtiebi choir of ten male voices (and dancers) bring with them traditional songs, music and dances gathered from all over Georgia, most collected from rural communities at times when the Soviet Union was forbidding such an exercise. This collection saved music and song from possible extinction and Mtiebi would often return to the source village and perform for the local community as a way of embedding it once again into rural tradition. Its a living yet ancient culture, and music from hundreds of years ago exists side by side with more recent material. As well as these performances, there will be workshops leading to a finale event by community choirs at the Eden Project in Cornwall in June. A wonderfully moving performance by these genuine Georgian singers. Audience member 7.30pm Box Office 01297 641 370 A Take Art Live presentation www.takeart.org .............................................................. Friday 13th June ================ Bridport Arts Centre Leon Rosselson & Robb Johnson + The Heavens "A highly subversive pairing of two of the left's most eloquent songwriters." Daily Telegraph Tonight is a chance to see Leon Rosselson and Robb Johnson together on the same stage. Leon Rosselson has been at the forefront of songwriting in Britain for nearly 50 years. His songs range from the lyrical to the satirical, from the personal to the political, from the humorous to the poignant. The World Turned Upside Down, about the 17th century Diggers, have become classics of our time, covered by everyone from Billy Bragg to The Oyster Band. Robb Johnson is now widely recognised as one of the finest songwriters working in the UK today. His songs feature in the repertoires of a wide variety of musicians, from folk legend Roy Bailey to acclaimed cabaret diva Barb Jungr. While Tony Benn says Johnsons Winter Turns To Spring is his favorite song. In February 2006 Robb appeared at the Barbican as part of the prestigious BBC Folk Britannia series, and last year released what many feel is his strongest and most accessible album to date All That Way For This. Opening the evening will be The Heavens. Four Dorset based vocalists from classical, jazz and traditional roots backgrounds who share a passion for singing and pushing the boundaries of vocal expression. Their songs reflect a love of music from Africa to America, Eastern Europe to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Start 7.30 Tickets £12 (£11 concs) -- available from April info AT bridport-arts.com 01308 424204 www.bridport-arts.com arac promotions & Bridport Arts Centre joint presentation -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 14 June ================ The Westminster, Yeovil, Somerset Bag of Rats free -- starts 9.00pm Mary Gilmour 0789 9848 604 mary_gilmour_mary AT hotmail.co.uk bagofrats.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday June 19th =================== Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea Tiny Tin Lady Doors: 8pm Tickets: £4 (including buffet supper) -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 20th June ================ Norton sub Hamdon Village Hall Midsummer Sins - singaround Sing a song of the Seven Deadly Sins in this evening sing-around. Whether it be wrath, greed, sloth, lust, envy, pride or gluttony, come and revel in this evening of Midsummer madness... You can even book a table with some sinful treats for you and three others to indulge! £8 / £6 Tickets from 01935 822 911 folksw AT folksw.org.uk www.folksw.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 26 June ================ Centre Stage, Queens Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BE. Marcia Howard and Damian Howard Two brilliant songwriters from Australia headline the Folk Stage. Brother and sister, they are on UK tour. Marcia was featured on the iconic Irish album 'Woman's Heart 3' and has played with Mary Black. email: paul AT fawm.net More information: www.thursdaynightlive.net .............................................................. * Thursday 26th June * ================== * * Broadmayne Village Hall * * Sunray Folk Club * * BramTaylor with support from Woman Wants Tall Man * * Bram is a wonderful entertainer and can adapt to any audience. We are thrilled * to have him. And we are developing our support acts, and the first is Woman * wants tall man! An excellent night. * * Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) * * Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk * * http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm * http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- * Friday 27 June * ============== * * Malt Shovel, Bridgwater. * * Rooting Around * * Details from Jim (01823)256173 * jim AT sargeant14.freeserve.co.uk * * www.rootingaround.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 28th June ================== Little Theatre Cinema, Bath Bath Banjo Festial - Saturday evening concert featuring Buffalo Gals http://web.mac.com/julianbanjos/Site/Home.html .............................................................. Saturday 28th June ================== Swanage Amphitheatre The anticipation is over! It has just been confirmed that the Black Voices South West residency concert will now be taking place in the atmospheric open-air settings of Swanage Amphitheatre. Joining Black Voices for the concert will be combined choirs from all over the South West, all of whom by then will have taken part in region-wide singing workshops led by Black Voices to learn the specially commissioned four-part piece of music, entitled Celebrate. The open-air Amphitheatre is surrounded by lawns and directly overlooks the bay at Swanage, providing a suitably stunning backdrop for such a prestigious event. The one-off concert will take place in the afternoon of Saturday 28th June, and will be free. There is a strong tradition of choirs in Dorset, and this very special concert will be a fantastic occasion to see such a high-profile regional choral project premiere its grand finale here in Dorset. Dont miss this highly anticipated opportunity to celebrate with Black Voices! Free www.artsreach.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 29th June ================ The American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath BA2 7BD Bath Banjo Festival Featuring Bufallo Gals www.americanmuseum.org http://web.mac.com/julianbanjos/Site/Home.html -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 5 July =============== Hope & Anchor, 13 St Michael's Lane, Bridport, Dorset, Bag of Rats free 9.00pm Mary Gilmour 0789 9848 604 mary_gilmour_mary AT hotmail.co.uk bagofrats.co.uk or www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 .............................................................. Saturday 5th July ================= Acorn Folk Club - The Pier Room, The Old Ship Aground, Quay St Minehead Club Night - featuring The Owen Family talented instrumentalists - Fiddle, Guitar, Flute, Whistle, Viola, Clarinet,Keyboard and Bassoon. Come early for a floor spot - Musicians, singers, listeners - All Welcome. Tickets £1 in advance - Raffle. Eileen Ann 01643 709394, or email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 11 & Saturday 12 July ============================ Montacute House Charity Open Air Concert Music For Africa Festival 2008 Montacute House, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, UK with kind permission from the National Trust Friday 11th Sgt Peppers Only Dartboard Band, Zambula, Riverbrew, The Boys from Melbourne Street, Gypsy Fire Saturday 12th The Rolling Clones, RSVP, Planetman and the Internationalz, Desert Divas, Bag of Rats, The Flatland Boogie Band Gates open at 5:00pm Music from 6:00 to 11:30pm Tickets available now online at www.wegottickets.com/evenue/347 or Yeovil Tourist Information Centre from 1st May 2008 Early Bird (until 31st May) £16 Adult, £8 Child, £40 Family In Advance £18 Adult, £9 Child, £42 Family On the gate £21 Adult, £10.50 Child, £52 Family Under 7s free -- A family is 2 adults and 3 children Information from 01935 474359 and 07979 912975 tom AT tomtoomey.com More information on the full line-up will be posted on this site when available www.musicforafrica.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday July 17th =================== Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea Ember Doors: 8pm Tickets: £4 (including buffet supper) -------------------------------------------------------------- 18th to 20th July ================= Tolpuddle Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival 2008 On February 24th, 1834, six farm labourers from the Dorset village of Tolpuddle were arrested on a charge of taking part in an 'illegal oath' ceremony. In the eyes of their masters, however, the real offence was that they had dared to form a trade union to defend their livelihood. For this they were sentenced to seven years' transportation to the penal colonies of Australia. The sentences provoked an immense outcry, leading to the first great mass trade union protest. The campaign won free pardons and the Martyrs' return to England. A historic episode in the struggle for trade unionists' rights in Great Britain To commemorate the bravery of the martyrs' struggle against poverty and authority, this annual festival features music, speakers and family entertainment. Friday Guest DJs Rita Ray and Max Reinhardt/Orpehus/Aidan Jolly/The Mauves Saturday The Quangle Wangle Choir/Bedouin Jerry Can Band/Sean Taylor/Mark Steel/ The Tones/The Flatville Aces Sunday yStrels Band/Tracey Curtis/Puddletown School/Elvis McGonagall/ Duckfeet/Ways of the Mouth/Robb Johnson & The Irregulars/Graham Moore/ Seize the Day/Grupo Lokito/Devon Sproule/Devon Sproule Loads going on, by no means all folk but well worth a look. The full programme can be downloaded from www.tuc.org.uk/tolpuddle -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 18th July ================ Old Court, High Street, Dorchester The Tolpuddle Martyrs in Song and Story Presented by Graham Moore in the original Old Crown Court where they received their unjust sentence of transportation in 1834. Songs from his celebrated Tolpuddle Man. An opportunity to view the cells. Limited seats so please book early. Tickets: £9 adults £6 under-18s - from Dorchester Tourist Information Office on 01305 267992 A Tolpuddle Martyrs' Festival Fringe Event -------------------------------------------------------------- * Thursday 24th July * ================== * * Broadmayne Village Hall * * Sunray Folk Club * * Cloudstreet * * A main line act for the Folk Club. They are a superb duo who will be entertain * like no one else. Support will be announced soon. * * Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) * * Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk * * http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm * http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- 25th & 26th July ================ Lodmoor Park, Weymouth, Dorset The Evolve 08 Festival Headlining will be Show of Hands with Miranda Sykes. Other acts such as Lou Rhodes, 3 Daft Monkeys, Megson and Kerfuffle, Tim van Eyken are booked to come along. Visit the Artists section of the website for more bands and links to their websites. Included within the festival will be Music workshops as well as a market trade area with many local traders selling locally produced goods. http://www.evolvefestival.co.uk/index.htm -------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 25th July ================ Norton sub Hamdon Village Hall A Chance to Meet -- Shirley Collins A brilliant opportunity to hear the champion of folk music talk about her great love of song. Shirley Collins has been and incredible influence on the English folk scene for over forty years - from her collection of American folk songs with Alan Lomax to her arresting recordings with her sister Dolly, Shirley is a true living legend. So do not miss this chance to meet the woman herself in this unique and intimate setting. 7.30pm £10 / £8 Tickets from 01935 822 911 folksw AT folksw.org.uk www.folksw.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday 27 July ============== Watchet Carnival 2008, The Down, Parsonage Farm, Brendon Road, Watchet, North Somerset The town's annual carnival day with Parade, Traditional Fete & Displays Entertainment includes Bag of Rats on at approx 5.30pm Jackie Bale 07968 437 976 festival AT watchetcarnival.org.uk www.watchetcarnival.org.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday August 21st =================== Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea The Cherry Pickers Doors: 8pm Tickets: £4 (including buffet supper) -------------------------------------------------------------- * Thursday 28th August * ==================== * * Broadmayne Village Hall * * Sunray Folk Club * * Kitty Vernon & Derek Burgess * * They gave us an excellent night back in 2007 and are back by special * invitation. This will be another good night. * * Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) * * Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk * * http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm * http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- August 29th-31st ================ Burnham-On-Sea's Third Free FolkFest Over 60 acts, plus clog and morris dancers, mummers, workshops, exhibitions, market, kids' entertainment. Acts confirmed include: Sheelanagig, Bag Of Rats, Eddie Martin, Zoox, Ember, The Groanbox Boys, Phil King, Three Sheets T'Wind, Elowen, Kiss The Mistress, Tinkerscuss, Norcsalordie, Nimming Ned, Jankie Fardal, Gangreen, Tex Braithwaite & The Biryani Brothers For more info visit http://www.folkfest.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 30 August 2008 ======================= king William, Glastonbury, Somerset bag of rats free!!!! mary Gilmour 0789 9848 604 mary_gilmour_mary AT hotmail.co.uk bagofrats.co.uk .............................................................. * Saturday 30 August * ================== * * Green Dragon, Wellington * * Rooting Around * * Details from Jim (01823)256173 * jim AT sargeant14.freeserve.co.uk * * www.rootingaround.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 6th September ====================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Club Night - featuring Stephen Snow - young fiddler from Northumbria University Folk Course. Floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. Entry £1.50 plus raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 13 September ==================== Minehead Beer Festival 2008 Bag of Rats One of the great beer fest venues of the year, on the platform at Minehead station, just step of the train straight into the festival. c100 beers + ciders from local and countrywide microbreweries available, fest specials, Food all sessions, entertainment Sat eve (BAG OF RATS) at 8.30pm. Mary Gilmour 0789 9848 604 mary_gilmour_mary AT hotmail.co.uk bagofrats.co.uk www.myspace.com/bagofrats1 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 4th October ==================== Bridport Arts Centre BAC On The Fiddle - The Workshop Back by, extremely, popular demand, Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll will be leading an afternoon workshop in the Arts Centre. Details to follow. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets for both the concert and workshop go on sale from 31st Aug, but put the date in your diary now as demand is sure to be high. Contact Bridport Arts Centre 01308 424204 or log onto www.bridport-arts.com for more information. Presented by: arac promotions & Bridport Arts Centre .............................................................. Saturday 4th Oct 2008 ===================== Bridport Arts Centre BAC On The Fiddle - The Concert featuring Bella Hardy with Chris Sherburn + Nyckelharpa + Stompin Dave Allen Following last years successful event BAC On The Fiddle returns with another clutch of the county's best fiddle players. Bella Hardy will be joined by Chris Sherburn (Last Nights Fun) to headline this years event. Bella is a singer with a difference. In live performance, she not only sings unaccompanied ballads with the stunning ability to hush any room, but also entwines that hypnotic voice with her own fiddle accompaniment to breathtaking effect. South West duo Nyckelharpa are Gris Sanderson and James Dumbelton. They aim to bring this fascinating and unusual instrument to a wider audience with both traditional and contemporary music from Sweden as well as original compositions. The nyckelharpa has its origins in 14th Century Sweden and there are currently only a handful in the UK. Opening the show is local favourite Stompin Dave Allen, normally know for his banjo playing Dave is also a top quality fiddle player, specialising in American roots music, old-time, bluegrass, blues, country blues, folk, vintage country & hillbilly. Starts 7.30 p.m Doors 7 p.m. Tickets £12 (£11 concs) -- on sale from 31st August Contact Bridport Arts Centre 01308 424204 or log onto www.bridport-arts.com for more information. .............................................................. Saturday 4th October ==================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Mike Nicholson. Guitar and song. Great velvety vocals. Come early for a floor spot. Tickets £4.50 in advance/£5.50 on the door plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday October 16th ===================== Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea Rag Mama Rag Doors: 8pm Tickets: £4 (including buffet supper) -------------------------------------------------------------- * Saturday October 18th * ===================== * * Bridgwater Arts Centre * * The Jude Crawford celebration Day * * In aid of St Margarets Hospice. * * A full day with workshops, lunchtime singaround, afternoon ceilidh with The * Jude Crawford All-stars, a scratch band put together by Barry Lister, calling * by Eddie Upton and Tom Addison. Evening concert with Stanchester quire, The * Claque, Lyn Heraud and Pat Turner, Tim Van Eyken (tbc) and Tom McConville. * More info later. -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 23rd October ===================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Ron Trueman-Border Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 25th October ===================== Drimpton Village Hall Traditional Village Barn Dance Dancing to our local live band from Beaminster "Raggie Annie" and of course a great caller so everyone can enjoy the dancing. 7:30 pm -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 1st November ===================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Club Night featuring Barron Brady - talented duo guitar and song. Floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. Entry £1.50 plus raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 27th November ====================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Belshazzar's Feast Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, 6 December ==================== Going The Rounds Start at Thorncombe Wood car park(map ref. NGR SY726 921) A walk, with music and singing, in the footsteps of the Mellstock Quire, led by Furse Swann, Mike Bailey and The Madding Crowd. Via Higher and Lower Bockhampton, progress to St Michaels Church, Stinsford, where the Frome Valley Morris Mummers will perform and mulled wine and mince pies will be served. Organised by the Thomas Hardy Society Tickets: £5 (members £4) 6.00 for 6.30pm Please book by 28 November For further information and tickets, or for details of Society Membership, please write, enclosing SAE, to: The Thomas Hardy Society, PO Box 1438, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1YH 01305 251501 or contact the Secretary, Mike Nixon, (0)1305 837331 E-mail: info AT hardysociety.org Web: www.hardysociety.org .............................................................. Saturday 6th December ===================== Acorn Folk Club The Ballroom At The Hobby Horse Hotel, Esplanade, Minehead. TA24 5QP !! Note change of venue !! Tom McConville with David Wood Tom McConville, great vocals and fiddle, bringing young whizz guitarist David Wood on tour from America. Come early for a floor spot. Finger buffet to be planned - details to follow. Tickets £4.50 in advance/£5.50 on the door plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 13th December ====================== Bridgwater Arts Centre Shave the Monkey Shave the Monkey who disbanded in 2003 have decided to organise a reunion UK tour from November 2008 celebrating their 20th anniversary since forming in 1989. Line up includes ex member Steve Collins in the new 7 piece: Fran Broady Violin, Cello, Harp, Backing vocals Bryan Causton Mandolins, Mandocello, Cittern, Bouzouki, Guitars, Backing vocals Steve Collins Melodeons, Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals Duncan Moss Hurdy Gurdy, Saxophones, Flute, Bagpipes, Rauschpfeife, Backing vocals Kevin Neaves Drums, Percussion Guido Rincon Synths, Guitars, Bouzouki, Backing vocals Carolyn Sheppard Lead Vocals, Guitar, Bass Shave the Monkey hail from Somerset, Norfolk, Kent, London, Cambridge and N Herts. They developed a firm following across the UK and Europe including playing Fairport's Cropredy festival, Cambridge Folk Festival, numerous national radio and TV appearances and major European festivals and tours in Denmark, Belgium and Germany. They performed at arts centres and clubs across the UK. They produced 4 CDs recorded at Fairport's Woodworm studios. Duncan also individually performed with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on Jools Holland's "Later with..." program and is part of Somerset's "Dragonsfly". Guido has performed with Ian Cutler of Bully Wee Band in "Slaughterhouse" and artists like Steeleye Span's Peter Knight.. Bryan has since developed the hugely successful "Strangeworld" project performing at venues across the UK. Shave the Monkey perform a fusion of folk rock and Breton music and song from traditional and original sources. Duncan Moss 01458 851654 dcmoss AT tiscali.co.uk www.shavethemonkey.co.uk -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 18th December ====================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Carols Galore and more Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 3rd January 2009 ========================= Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Annual Party No 7, featuring traditional a capella singers Bill Crawford (of Bridgwater Folk Club) and Dave Lowry (of Topsham Folk Club), old friends with great choruses. Floor spots, musicians, singers (chorus songs requested) and listeners - all welcome. Please bring party food. Entry £1.50 plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 7th February 2009 ========================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Belshazzar's Feast Musical excellence and rapid-fire humour crosses all musical boundaries. Traditional folk with a twist. Come early for a floor spot. Tickets £4.50 in advance/£5.50 on the door plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 7th March 2009 ======================= Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Club Night featuring Geoffrey Bowman of Minchinhamton - playing two beautiful guitars and songs influenced by Paxton, McTell, Jansch & Mike Silver. Floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. Entry £1.50 plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 4th April 2009 ======================= Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Ian Bruce Top Scottish guitarist and superb singer. Come early for a floor spot. Tickets £4.50 in advance/£5.50 on the door plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 23rd April 2009 ======================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Sara Grey and Kieron Means Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 2nd May 2009 ===================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Club Night featuring two of the Acorn's favourite people, Ned Clamp and Pat (spoons) Smith from Llantrisant Folk Club. Floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. Entry £1.50 plus Raffle. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 28th May 2009 ====================== Broadmayne Village Hall Sunray Folk Club Second Year Party Free admission with Jug Collection (suggested amount £2) Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk http://www.bobkirkpatrick.co.uk/Sunrayfolkclub.htm http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 6th June 2009 ====================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Martyn Wyndham Read On tour from Australia, leading exponent and highly respected singer of traditional and contemporary folk song with guitar accompaniment. Come early for a floor spot. Tickets £4.50 in advance/£5.50 on the door. 8 pm Contact Eileen Ann 01643 709394 email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com www.acornfolkclub.co.uk and www.WeGotTickets.com/evenue/1468 -------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 4th July 2009 ====================== Acorn Folk Club Pier Room, Old Ship Aground, Quay Street, Minehead, TA24 5UL Club Night featuring Nicola Clark. Nicola sings accompanying herself on guitar - style more "chanson" than trad. but pens her own honest and humorous songs. Floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. 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