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Appalachian hell raisers Hayseed Dixie invite you to join them getting stark-raving plastered as they rock out in their own unique and inimitable way. Since forming in the Fall of 2000, the band has performed over 1,000 live shows in 21 different countries.
Web: http://www.hayseed-dixie.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hsdx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hayseeddixie
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpNfPP3FKRA
Doors 7:30 pm.
Standing show
Tickets: £15 in Advance, subject to booking fee. 0871 2200260
Online: www.seetickets.com / www.ticketweb.co.uk
A Midnight Mango presentation
matt AT midnightmango.co.uk
http://www.midnightmango.co.uk
Ro:toro play traditional Estonian melodies, with a female piper, an improvising saxophonist, an electric guitarist and a mad percussionist who uses plastic bowls in a waterbed, bicycle wheels and scraps of tin foil to create his rhythms! The group has its origins in Viljandi Cultural Academy of the University of Tartu and they regularly perform at folk festivals both in Estonia and abroad. Ro:toro peforms traditional bagpipe tunes, which also inspires their own compositions. Part of the South West touring schemes' Baltic residency programme.
www.myspace.com/rotoro
7:30pm
01258 475137
Tickets £14 from Val Munro 01202-707498 or vmmunro AT tiscali.co.uk
More Information: www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene” and twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Duo, Spiers and Boden have made the genre of spontaneous, punky English folk very much their own stomping ground.
www.myspace.com/spiersandboden
Start time: 7.45pm
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins
Full £12.50 60+ £12.50 Conc. £10
http://thebrewhouse.net/main_house/Spiers-and-Boden/
Two of the best voices in traditional folk music today come together with Damien and Mike, not to mention the melodean skills of Damien (of the Demon Barber Roadshow). http://www.myspace.com/67183782
Support is from the delightful trio Thornbridge. http://www.myspace.com/thornbridgetrio
Tickets £10 non-members, £8 members
Club membership is for a year from date of subscription
Book tickets by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
or via website
www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk
From the heady mix of traditional tunes of England and Spain to the vibrant fusion rhythms of the Birmingham scene come The Urban Folk Quartet: demon fiddle players Joe Broughton (Albion Band, Feast of Fiddles) and Paloma Trigas (Carlos Nunez), irrepressible multi instrumentalist Frank Moon and storming rhythm-manTom Chapman.
www.myspace.com/theurbanfolkquartet
8.00 pm
£10; £9 conc; £7 members
http://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/index.php
SOLD OUT!! Sorry
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Bath folk club starts again with Tom Lewis. A maritime singing legend, who now resides in Canada. Hailed by one French festival as the Springsteen of Sea Shanties
7:30pm £8/£7 concessions
8pm.
www.dragonsfly.org; www.myspace.com/duncan.moss
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Appalachian hell raisers Hayseed Dixie invite you to join them getting stark-raving plastered as they rock out in their own unique and inimitable way. Since forming in the Fall of 2000, the band has performed over 1,000 live shows in 21 different countries.
Web: http://www.hayseed-dixie.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hsdx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hayseeddixie
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpNfPP3FKRA
Doors 8:00 pm.
Standing show
Tickets: £15 in Advance, booking fee may apply. 0130 842 8354
Online: www.electricpalace.org.uk / www.seetickets.com / www.ticketweb.co.uk
A Midnight Mango presentation
matt AT midnightmango.co.uk
http://www.midnightmango.co.uk
Ro:toro play traditional Estonian melodies, with a female piper, an improvising saxophonist, an electric guitarist and a mad percussionist who uses plastic bowls in a waterbed, bicycle wheels and scraps of tin foil to create his rhythms! The group has its origins in Viljandi Cultural Academy of the University of Tartu and they regularly perform at folk festivals both in Estonia and abroad. Ro:toro peforms traditional bagpipe tunes, which also inspires their own compositions. Part of the South West touring schemes' Baltic residency programme.
www.myspace.com/rotoro
8:30pm 01305 83580
(in co-promotion with Band-On)
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Appalachian hell raisers Hayseed Dixie, have announced they will be hitting these shores again to tour in February and March 2010, and invite you to join them getting stark-raving plastered as they rock out in their own unique and inimitable way. Since forming in the Fall of 2000, the band has performed over 1,000 live shows in 21 different countries.
Hayseed Dixie are currently recording their new studio album in Nashville, TN, which is due for release in February 2010. The album, which will feature more songs about killin’, drinkin’, cheatin’ and hell, will contain some unexpected cover versions alongside the bands own material.
Web: http://www.hayseed-dixie.com/
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/hsdx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hayseeddixie
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpNfPP3FKRA
Doors 8:00 pm.
Standing show
Tickets:
£15 in Advance, booking fee may apply.
Tickets : 0130 842 8354
Online: www.electricpalace.org.uk
Online: www.seetickets.com
Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk/
A Midnight Mango presentation
http://www.midnightmango.co.uk
Featuring our famous ‘Bring-a-man-for-free’ offer !
No, we don't have any free men to distribute this is a 'bring a man for free' offer. This means that anyone paying their workshop fee is entitled to bring a male singer free of charge. All songs taught aurally. A great uplifting day. Come! You know you are worth it!
10-4pm
Bring Lunch to share
Course Fee: £22/18 concessions
To book: email Yvette AT rootsquartet.com or call 01823 326449
A talented group of Estonian musicians with an infectious sound.
http://rootoro.mcp.pri.ee/
As usual, we shall be serving a lovely platter of food - we're looking into Estonian cuisine! There will be soft drinks available, but bring your own booze; that doesn't have to be from Estonia, although it would help. Do come and join us for what promises to be a fabulous evening!
Tickets £8 from 01963 240282
A Take Art Event
www.takeart.org
Blackheart are Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington. They are widely regarded as the rising stars of the British acoustic scene and have had their unique style of music christened 'Urban Folk' by the UK music press.
Licensed bar
£8
8pm (doors open 7.30) -- 10pm
Contact Myra Hayward (box office): 01761 470471
peter AT churchfarm.demon.co.uk
support: Saoirse
A night of Irish traditional tunes and good songs (more Saw Doctors than the Clancy Brothers).
Admission £4
More Information: www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
The Mary-Jane Band play a highly original blend of acoustic folk-rock. Their music is a very individualistic & varied combination of self-penned & traditional material, with strong Celtic, Eastern & Medieval influences. Having played a variety of folk festivals we are pleased to welcome them to The Exchange. A bar will be available on the night
£5 a ticket
8pm - 10:30pm/11pm
Contact Kerry Bartlett: 01258 475137
info AT stur-exchange.co.uk
St Patrick's night fun
Dora Darling writes from her depth and is the hands and heart for the otherworld, expressing a age old tale and delivering with a voice from the same realm.
Dora brought together Forcenra in 2006 along with that formation came Gem Quinne, his style and finesse on his guitar is of a quality to challenge any established view of the art. he brings an eccentric style (for the folk scene) that is a breath of fresh air.
On bodhran is Dan Chalmers self taught Bodhran player bringing to the mix the sound of hounds running as well as subtle sounds that highlight the rootsy feel of the total collective.
bring your feel and we'll make you dance.
Free
7.30 - midnight
Contact Bozy McLaynne
forcenra AT gmail.com
Musical firepower from top Celtic band on tour led by fiddler Anna Esslemont and ace percussionist Cormac Byrne. The stunning Uiscedwr headlined the closing session of the Purbeck Folk Festival in 2009.
Tickets £10 from Val Munro 01202-707498 or vmmunro AT tiscali. co. uk
More Information: www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
What a treat it is to have this band back for their third performance at the Hall.
In both 2008 and 2009 these gigs sold out very quickly. Lau is the formidable union of three of the finest and most innovative exponents of modern traditional music in Scotland today. Lau were winners of the Best Group category in the 2008 Folk Awards. Kris Drever has a unique guitar style and distinctive voice. Kris first came to the Hall in 2007 when he performed solo to rave reviews. Winner of the 2007 Best Newcomer Award in BBC Folk Awards.
Aidan O'Rourke is an incredible fiddle player and composer from Oban who was voted instrumentalist of the year in 2008 in the Scots Traditional Music Awards. Aidan has performed on over sixty albums. Martin Green is well known both sides of the Border having played with many of the great exponents of Folk and Traditional music including Joan Baez, Kathryn Tickell (time she came back!) Linda Thompson and a long term collaboration with Eliza Carthy.
£16.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
An incredibly talented duo; a beautiful pairing. Apart from her voice, Maire is one of the most influential and original players of the Irish harp and was named Irish Traditional Musician of the year 2001. Chris Newman is an extraordinary guitarist, witty raconteur and brilliant accompanist. Together they provide a wonderfully memorable evening’s entertainment, ranging from traditional Irish and Scottish music to hot jazz, bluegrass and even Baroque, and are very audience friendly!
"Music of fire and brilliance from the high-wire act in traditional music" Irish Times
www.oldbridgemusic.com
7:30pm 01308 485205
A bread and cheese supper is supplied. Drinks are available from the pub next door.
£6 (2 adults and 2 under 16s £15)
8pm -- 11pm
Contact Jim Gailer: 01258 817963
jim AT kingstag.net
Over Stratton Folk Dance Club
Includes a light ploughman's supper.
No bar - please bring your own beverages.
To purchase advanced tickets contact Chris Holliday on 01935 424927.
£7 in advance, or £8 on the door.
8pm - 11.30pm
Contact Chris Holliday: 01935 424927
krustymobile AT btinternet.com
Promoted by C&C Folkmusic Somerset
In aid of:
The Mendip Association of Folk and Entertaining Arts (MAFEA) Festival Fund.
8pm till Midnight.
Bar and refreshments will be available.
Spot Entertainments will also take place.
Entry: £8.00 per person Advance Tickets £7.00
Senior Citizens £6.00 per person “ “ £5.00
Students £6.00 Per person “ “ £5.00
MAFEA Members Free
For advanced tickets: please send your cheque with (sae) to:
The Mendip Association of Folk and Entertaining Arts (MAFEA)
76 Finch Close
Shepton Mallet
Somerset
BA4 5GL
An incredibly talented duo; a beautiful pairing. Apart from her voice, Maire is one of the most influential and original players of the Irish harp and was named Irish Traditional Musician of the year 2001. Chris Newman is an extraordinary guitarist, witty raconteur and brilliant accompanist. Together they provide a wonderfully memorable evening’s entertainment, ranging from traditional Irish and Scottish music to hot jazz, bluegrass and even Baroque, and are very audience friendly!
"Music of fire and brilliance from the high-wire act in traditional music" Irish Times
www.oldbridgemusic.com
7:30pm 01305 268156
Spot Entertainments will also take place.
Promoted by C&C Folkmusic Somerset In aid of:
The Mendip Association of Folk and Entertaining Arts
Bar and refreshments will be available.
Starting at 8pm till Midnight.
Entry: £8.00 per person Advance Tickets £7.00
Senior Citizens & Students £6.00, Advance Tickets £5
MAFEA Members Free
For advanced tickets: please send your cheque with (sae) to: The Mendip Association of Folk and Entertaining Arts (MAFEA) 76 Finch Close Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5GL
Contacts Mobile 07970 735682 & Text E-mail:info AT folkmusicsomerset.co.uk E-mail: enquiries AT mendipfolk.org.uk
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
Bob is an impressive songwriter whose songs cover a vast and fascinating range of subjects. Frank is a quality guitarist and harmony singer.
Admission £4
More Information: www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Mainly English.
This is an excellent session which has been taking place in Cattistock but is back to Maiden Newton for a while due to the closure of the Fox and Hounds on Sunday evenings for a few months.
7:45ish to 11:00
Contact Colin and Ruth Thompson: 01300 321396
fiddler AT casterbridge.net
We need your help: This Time We’re Going to Have an England World Cup Anthem!
We have written an England World Cup Anthem and we are recording and filming it, ' live', at Christchurch Football Club, Hurn Bridge Sports Club, Avon Causeway, Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 6DY on Monday 22nd March from 4.00pm.
The song, a lively, catchy, foot-tapping, sing-along number is called ‘This Time – England’.
You can listen to it on-line on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqzTH_oT4Yg
If you think there should be an England World Cup Anthem and you’d like to join State of Undress in singing it, then come along to the Club from 4.00pm onwards. If you want to, you can wear an England football kit, an England Tee Shirt, paint your face red and white, bring a banner – anything to add to the merriment! Most importantly bring yourselves and your friends!
www.stateofundress.com
This year's show by The Yetties front man will explore the illicit deeds of the smugglers of Dorset and Hampshire.
Bonny said: “Smuggling is usually thought of as a few cheeky chappies earning a little on the side but during the 18th and early part of the 19th centuries it was big business along the south coast. There were times when smugglers virtually ran the town of Christchurch, and gangs of 50 or 60 men roamed the countryside with little chance of being challenged by authority.”
“Most of the population were on the lawbreakers side and they were considered to be simply 'Freetraders'. Many farm labourers turned out to help carry the contraband inland. They could earn as much in one night working for the smugglers as they could all week on the farm.”
“But there was also a dark side to the trade. Many smugglers weren't averse to intimidation and violence. Revenue men were often beaten up and sometimes they were simply heaved off a cliff top or drowned.”
Bonny will tell their story, and how the trade was just booze but basically any imports with a tax sufficient to be worth avoiding, at one time it's reckoned that two thirds of the tea coming into Britain was brought in illegally.
Presented by Friends of Bridport Museum
7.00 pm
£6 Adv. / £7 on the door / £5 for Friends of the Museum
Tickets on sale from Bridport Local History Centre (01308) 458703
or Bridport Music (01308) 425707
Nancy Kerr
Giles Brown
A new band that Features Marick Baxter, Tim Petherick, Pete Gibbs, Bethany Porter and Amadou Daigne. (We’re still trying to come up with a name. Hopefully we’ll have one by then)
More acts to be announced soon.
All the musicians are giving up their time to help the festival and they will feature some of the venues we will be using for the festival.
Suggested donations are £5 but if you can’t afford that then don’t let it put you off. Give what you can afford and know that you will be supporting something that will very good for the Bath Music scene.
Support from Linda Watkins
Free admission with a Jug Collection- this means that you decide what you consider to be a fair ticket price. This is what the artists receive
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Paul (blues harp) has led the Kingsnakes for some years and Johnny ('the most potent slide guitar in UK') was in that band before launching his folk career. This should be an amazing night of acoustic blues.
Tickets £10 from Val Munro 01202-707498 or vmmunro AT tiscali.co.uk
More Information: www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
The performers are:
The Cathy Judge Band
The Willbees
Mike Scott
Issy and David Emeney
Appalachia
Keith Beeton
There will be a bar.
This event is to raise funds for the new hall windows.
Come and hear some of the best local musicians.
7:30 – 11:00pm
Tickets £5 from Keith Beeton 01761241522 or Cathy Lee 01761241706.
Free parking
Bar available
Times: 19:30 - 23:00
Ticket prices £8-00 Adults, £5-00 concessions, £2-00 7-16 years
Contact: Richard & Jo 01225 311634 joanne.lander AT virgin.net
John Butcher's 60th Birthday featuring Paul Downes and others!
John is celebrating reaching 60 with music from Paul Downes and a few friends from Devon and days long past.
Book tickets by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
or via website
www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk
The dances at the ball are Country dances as danced in the Georgian ballrooms of the day. They will all be called, and the music will be provided by period musicians - Bath Minuet Company will give a short performance during the ball. The Ball will be opened by the Master of Ceremonies, Martin Salter.
Earlier in the day there will be a workshop
2.30pm – 4.30pm at St John's Catholic Primary School, Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4EZ
This workshop, run by Liz Bartlett, is for all levels of experience and will cover the Ball dances. The session will commence with 30 minutes of explanation of moves/progression, particularly suitable
for beginners, followed by 1 1⁄2 hours of dancing dances from the Ball.
Please arrive promptly for the entire workshop, the more experienced can assist beginners at the start.
£30 before 31 January 2010 or £35 after this date (Ball Tickets) £4 (Workshop Tickets)
See the website for full details
http://www.bathminuetcompany.co.uk/
Breabach are one of the most inventive and diverse bands to have emerged from the Scotish folk scene in recent years. From their foot-stomping reels to their heartwarming delivery of songs, there can be no doubt why Breabach has become a household name for many on the folk and roots music scene.
Nominated in the Scots Trad Music Awards for "Best Up and Coming Artist" in 2006 and "Best Folk Band" in 2007 and 2008, Breabach's huge sound is dominated by the twin Bagpipes of Calum MacCrimmon and Donal Brown. This uncompromising force is complemented by the extraordinary fiddle playing of Patsy Reid and is further supported by the charismatic, yet propulsive guitar playing of Ewan Robertson, named BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2008.
As one of the most versatile outfits to grace the folk scene, Breabach never fail to impress their audience with their collective charm and talents. After the release of the debut album "The Big Spre", 2008 revealed further success with a bounty of UK festival appearances and tours of England, Wales and Western Europe. Having embarked on their UK Spring Tour, the band are looking forward to the recording and release of a widely anticipated second album.
Breabach's enviable musicianship is coupled with a delightful ability to connect with their audience, a combination that has gained the band international recognition as one of Scotland's leading new acts.
£14.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Charity Event raising money for the Jubilee Sailing Trust & Sailability.
No food, but well stocked bar.
£10
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Mike Bartlett : 01202 885160
The Yetties will perform live in Upton Community Centre. The well known and loved folk band, the Yetties will be entertaining us as they have been over the past few years, to an evening of fun, music and their well known songs.
£8
7.30pm -- 11pm
Contact Simon Thomson: 01202 621574 (evenings)
luca AT dorsethalls.org.uk
Traditional Estonian melodies with pipes, saxophone, guitar not forgetting the plethora of unusual percussive instruments, such as bicycle wheels and a drum kit made from plastic bowls in water! International Village of Culture Balkan Roots Tour, presented in association with Take Art!.
Tickets £7, available now. If you are between 16 and 26 years old, through the A Night Less Ordinary scheme, there are a limited number of FREE tickets.
To apply email Becci at Take Art becci AT takeart.org
http://rootoro.mcp.pri.ee/ http://www.myspace.com/rotoro http://www.takeart.org/live/
Ruth is an eccentric and fascinating songwriter. She brings her 5 piece band to play a 70 min set. Her new album "The White Holes Of Mole Hills" received very good reviews in Guardian , Observer and Q magazine. Ruth was featured in Folk Rising compilation from Proper Records. Highly recommended.
Tickets £6 from Val Munro 01202-707498 or vmmunro AT tiscali.co.uk
More Information: www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
One of acoustic music's most original voices, and most forward looking of his generation of singer/songwriters.
This is Martyn's Spring Tour 2010.
£16
7.30pm - 10.00 pm
Contact Pat Gleeson: 01884-33969
events AT w-a-a.org
Workshop and Concert
Northern Harmony, the perennially popular, unique world-music singing ensemble from Vermont, USA, led by Larry Gordon and Patty Cuyler, returns to Dorchester for a concert and workshop on Sunday, 28 March at the Corn Exchange in Dorchester. The workshop for any interested singers runs from 4:00pm - 5:30pm and the concert starts at 7:00pm. A ‘Bring and Share’ supper will be held in between. People are requested to fetch a plate of food with them to share if they wish to partake of the supper.
Concert £10/£8 conc; Concert & Workshop £12/£9 conc
Workshop 4pm - 5.30pm;
Concert 7pm - 9.30pm
Contact Juliet Harwood: 01305 814940
julietharwood AT hotmail.com
Brilliant Young Duo making waves on the folk scene
http://www.askewsisters.co.uk/
Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door.
Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome.
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
with local support
Pressgang have just released their 7th CD, "Outlandish" - "a wild fusion of traditional songs and contempory dance styles". Pressgang are a rock/roots/folk band with a wide range of styles and sounds from acapella to rocking o, with jigs, latin grooves, storytelling and dark ballads in between. Accordion, guitar, bass and drums augmented by hurdy hurdy and whistle. This will be a great folk party night.
Listen at www.mymusic.com/pressganguk
Tickets £4 or £3 if you are dressed in something pre 1900. 8pm, Tickets on the door.
Club Night featuring the College Band, the Minehead Flute Group directed by
Jeannette Owen and the Owen Family, so there will be lots of young musicians
to keep our wonderful tradition of live music alive and kicking!
Entry £2.00 plus Raffle.
Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please
come early for a floor spot of guest nights.
Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and
visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk
http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468
Reg Meuross is is that rare breed, a true English troubadour and one of the UK’s most talented and widely respected singer–songwriters. He was recently invited to appear along with four of this country's top folk bands at The Royal Albert Hall for The Teenage Cancer Trusts annual benefit. His performance is pure class.
He brings to the stage a collection of extremely beautiful songs, often informed and inspired by his own experiences, sometimes just great stories expertly told and linked by wry & witty observations, the delivery of which is complimented by his excellent and soulful high tenor voice and guitar playing and the suberbly talented Beth Porter on Cello.
Reg will be performing songs from his brand new CD as well as songs from previous collections dealing with a variety of topics from the real Dick Turpin; The tragic story of the young men executed in WW1 by their own men for ‘desertion’; and songs about Elvis; the artist Edward Hopper; the Bristol poet Thomas Chatterton, The Shakers, The Pilgrim Fathers, Jesus, Elvis and Johnny Ray.
Bethany Porter will be accompanying Reg on these concerts, a brilliant young cellist, singer and ukulele player, Beth has played with Eliza Carthy, Bellowhead, Babel, The Stringbeans Quartet and has recorded with numerous acts including Jim Moray & Kula Shaker.
£13.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
McDowell, Bag Of Rats, Rosie Eade, Vermin, Gangreen, David Chave, Davey Malone, Tim Dean & Paul Stradling, Davey Malone, Nick & Chris Elswood and more
£5 for all-day ticket
The Folk South West Easter School is a unique experience for folk singers and instrumentalists. Four full days of song, instrumental and dance workshops, concerts, talks, ceilidhs, song and music sessions – plus a weekend of harmony singing with some of the best tutors around.
It will take place at Chartmarle, Dorset from 8th – 11th April 2010.
This year we have:
Ed Rennie – Band
John Kirkpatrick – Dance (New for 2010)
Tim van Eyken – Traditional Song
Carolyn Robson – Vocal Development & Harmony Weekend
Chris Coe – Traditional Song
With Eddie Upton and Philippa Toulson assisting from time to time.
Booking Form and Information Leaflet for Easter School are NOW ONLINE at www.folksw.org.uk.
For more information please contact – 01935 873889 or alex AT folksw.org.uk
A 4-day residential music-making course for 14-18 years olds,
Chantmarle is in West Dorset, roughly half way between Yeovil and Dorchester.
Will Lang and Alison Rowley will lead this year’s course. The course will give you a chance to
hone your playing, listening and composition skills
Look into the history of traditional songs and tunes
And the ways in which they can be adapted in modern music settings
Live Wires Graduates will run alongside Folk South West’s Easter School 2010.
This means there will also be opportunities to work with some of the finest musicians and workshop leaders in the country:
John Kirkpatrick
Tim van Eyken
Chris Coe
Carolyn Robson
Ed Rennie
Eddie Upton
Philippa Toulson
And you will be able to join the Easter School evening programme of concerts, talks, ceilidhs, folk clubs and instrumental sessions.
Booking Form and Information Leaflet are NOW ONLINE at www.folksw.org.uk
Music with 3-11 years olds – a one-day conference for practitioners, teachers and musicians working with early years, KS 1 and 2 children.
The day will be a mixture of case studies, plenary sessions and practical workshops. Each session will be aimed at giving delegates new ideas, developing their confidence and generally reinvigorating their approach to music education.
9.30am – 4.30pm
For more information or to book a place please visit www.folksw.org.uk or contact 01935 873889 or alex AT folksw.org.uk
Barn Dance promoted by the the Rotary Club of Somerset Levels in aid of their chosen charity of 'Supporting the eradication of Polio'.
Music by the renowned, the celebrated, the prestidigious Mr. Chris Toyne and his polyphonic box of tricks, supported by Aleks and her horse hair on a G string, a D string, an A string and an E string.
Calling by the sartorially challenged Dick Carlyon.
7:30 to 11:00
Tickets from 01458 270177
Battlefield Band play Scottish music of a rare passion and joy.
Named after the Glasgow suburb of Battlefield, where the group was formed by four student friends, Battlefield Band have been on the world's roads for just on thirty years now, distilling their own unique form of the Scottish spirit and bottling it in concert and onto disc - Gemany, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, Syria, Jordan, India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, U.S.A., Canada, Uzbekistan and the U.K. They have broken down barriers and pioneered many new direction which others have followed. Angry, joyful, raucous, contemplative, their music is most importantly - accessible to all.
During those years there have obviously been line-up changes and indeed the band are remarkable for the smooth and organic way in which these changes have taken place. Their continued creativity, freshness and enthusiasm is due to the positive way they have viewed, and used, these changes - and, of course, the new musicians themselves have been of prime importance. Musical evidence of these changes can be heard in their many albums made over the years.
£16.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: £4 (inc buffet supper)
Price includes a 'ploughmans supper' and there is a bar.
Tickets must be booked or purchased from Ida's Charmouth, no entrance on the night without a ticket.
£7.50 per person
7.30pm - 10.30pm
Contact Peter Bonner: 01297 560251
pbonner AT fiveacres.freeserve.co.uk
Another act returning to the Hall after previous sell out appearances. Last with us in September 2008, John and Barry have worked together as a duo since 2002. John Tams has been described by MOJO as "one of the ultimate British Songwriters". John and Barry won the BBC Folk Awards Best Duo category in 2007. The decision for John and Barry to perform together has received critical acclaim wherever they play. Barry Coope is well known as one third of the brilliant accapelo group, Coope Boyes and Simpson (time they came back to the Hall - I will speak to Barry).
£14.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
£6
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
'shivering, hollering, edgy, dark, delightful, disturbing, involving, beautifully phrased acoustic music.'
- the living tradition
We're putting on some delicious food, but Bring Your Own booze.
£9
Tickets are available on 01963 240282
French Dance
with Cliff Stapleton, Chris Walshaw, Richard Jones.
£8
Workshop at 7.00 pm
Dance 8.00 pm to 11.30 pm
Contact Mary Fillan: 01308420764
robert.lamb AT mypostoffice.co.uk
Traditional folk songs from Somerset and sing a long.
Enjoy a spring evening listening to traditional folk songs from Somerset. There will be lots of opportunities to join in!
Free
Start time: 7.30pm
Contact Waldegrave Arms: 01761 221 429
folksinger25 AT yahoo.co.uk
A better voice than Mick's would be hard to find, and Pete is a superb harmony
singer and guitarist. A wonderful programme of Mick's own stunning
songwriting and varied traditional material.
Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door.
Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please
come early for a floor spot of guest nights.
Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and
visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk
http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468
With support from Pig Earth
Hobo Jones & The Junkyard Dogs, Godfathers of the musical genre 'Skunk' - Skiffle/Punk. Have quickly become national festival favourites, and are one of the most unusual and energetic acts playing in the UK today - you wont be disappointed.
See them for one night only in Kingsbury Episcpoi!
Bar, Hog roast and free Parking.
£3 Adults £1 Child advanced or £5 on the gate
7pm
Contact Sarah Cox: 01460 249139
info AT kingsburymayfestival.co.uk
Performance of traditional Somerset folk songs, collected by Cecil Sharp
Traditional folk songs from Somerset, collected by Cecil Sharp in the first part of the 20th century sung by local people from this time. The songs are brought to life further with a presentation of art specifically created to depict the stories within them, making it a thoroughly entertaining and interesting performance. Also featuring John Shaw, who will be playing the Appalachian dulcimer.
Adult £7 Child £2
Start time: 6pm (Gates Open Time 5.30pm, Last Admission Time 6pm)
Finish time: 7.15pm
Barrington Court 01460 242614
barringtoncourt AT nationaltrust.org.uk
Support to be arranged
Door open 745, concert begins at 815pm.
£8 exc membership (£1)
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Not a lot to say here really.
We are thrilled to say .............
" OUR BEST BUDDIES, FAIRPORT ARE HERE AGAIN - FOR TWO NIGHTS !!!!"
Book IMMEDIATELY !!!
£18.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Your second chance ! No doubt refreshed after a 'day off' in the great metropolis of South Petherton - the boys are back for another night's fantastic fun!
£18.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
First of a series of dances with one of Somerset's premier dance bands featuring Issy & David Emeney on melodeons and guitar, Nigel Hall on Mandolin and Matt Norman on fiddle.
Songs and Stepdancing displays included!
£7
Start time: 8pm
Finish time: When you all drop!
Contact Issy Emeney or Nigel Hall: 01934 741551 or 01761 221012
issy.emeney AT zen.co.uk
Charity - 'Gorilla Gala'
Welcome drink; 4 course meal & complimentary wine, congolese supper bites, Ian Redmond OBE after dinner speaker, live link up with Virunga National Park, auction, silent auction & grand raffle, Kasai Masai band, african drummers & Mungo Jerry in his 40th anniversary year in showbiz. Funds to first ever, unique orphan mtn gorilla facility in Virunga National Park - esp for veterinary & educational failities
Something for everone & everyones pocket
Table of 10=£650 (£75 single)
7pm for 7.30pm -- finish 1am
Contact Linda Nunn: 01725 553149
linda AT g4g.co.uk
Spring Barn Dance
8-11pm (Doors open 7.30pm)
Tickets £6 from risotto_roger AT hotmail.com
Bring your own snacks-n-drinks
www.corkscrewband.co.uk
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
Flatfooting is a dynamic and rythmic form of percussive stepping traditionally danced in flat, hard soled shoes and performed solo to American Old Time music. Great fun and great excercise, it can be compulsive!
This is a one day workshop for beginners through to intermediate level dancers, which may lead on to regular classes to be held in Cheddar.
Flat hard sold shoes must be worn - limited number of pairs available to borrow.
Give Issy a ring for more information and to book a place. Max of 15 places.
£20
10.30 - 4.30
Contact Issy Emeney: 01934 741551
issy.emeney AT zen.co.uk
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: £4 (inc buffet supper)
Luka's performance is summed in his own words - "Every gig is precious. Whether the Spa in Lisdoonvarna, Carre in Amsterdam, or the Melbourne Concert Hall, the privilege is the same, as is the commitment to the gig."
Pete Says: Luka has never wanted to be known as merely the younger brother of Christie Moore. He has proved to be a fantastic singer songwriter in his own right. Fantastic thought provoking songs played with great guitar accompaniment and a wonderful voice. A night for real purists of great Irish influenced folk music. Go on indulge yourself,
£15.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
What an absolute delight to have two of Folk music's brightest young stars together at the Hall.
Bella Hardy - Although only 25 years old, Bella has already been nominated three times in the BBC Radio " Folk Awards and has been well known on the folk circuit for many years, playing fiddle in a variety of line ups as a teenager and reaching the Young Folk Awards finals in 2004.
Her latest album "In the shadow of the mountains" has received rave reviews. Bella performed at The Hall in September 2008.
www.bellahardy.com
Anna Massie was the winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2003 Award. A talented multi-instrumentalist she excels in playing fiddle, mandolin and tenor banjo, although perhaps is most impressive on guitar. Anna's debut CD "Glad Company" has been well received. Anna has appeared on many albums including Michael McGoldrick's "Wired" and the Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain new album "Roads not travelled".
www.annamassie.com/bio.htm
£14.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
The Story Telling Laureate
Yeovil born Taffy has a repertoire of more than 300 stories, tales and elaborate lies collected mainly from traditional oral sources, which he is happy to tell in almost any situation.
He is now the most experienced English storyteller, having pioneered many storytelling residencies and appeared at the National Storytelling Festival in the USA and the Bergen Arts Festival in Norway. He is artistic Director of Tales In Trust and in 2001 was awarded the MBE for his services to Storytelling.
In October 2009 Taffy accepted the honorary position of first Laureate for Storytelling which will run until January 2012
For more details please visit www.taffythomas.co.uk
7-30pm
Admission £7 (Children under 11 £5)
For further information and to book tickets please contact either 01460 73168 or 77415
3rd Year Celebrations
£6
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Whitsun bank holiday (we know there are a number of clashes with other fests...)
Our aim is to have a fun, free, folk weekend. We had a fantastic time this year and have lots of plans for a great event in 2010
More details as they're available
Extra guest night presenting Dan McKinnon, on tour from Nova Scotia, Canada, where there is a wealth of culture and tradition. Dan also sings some contemporary and self-penned songs. Supported by Acorn Folk Club Organisers Eileen Ann Moore & Jim Parham,
Guitar and Song, with their wide repertoire and love of music with plenty of
opportunity for audience participation.
Entry £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door.
Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners given a warm welcome. Please
come early for a floor spot of guest nights.
Doors open 7.30 pm for 8 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 07811 744158, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and
visit our website for full details www.acornfolkclub.co.uk
http://www.wegottickets.com/evenue/1468
For more than 40 years Martin Carthy has been one of folk music's greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. Trailblazing musical partnerships with, amongst others, Steeleye Span, Dave Swarbrick and his award-winning wife (Norma Waterson) and daughter Eliza Carthy have resulted in more than 40 albums, but Martin has only recorded 10 solo albums, of which the much anticipated Waiting for Angels is the latest.
Whether in the folk clubs (which he continues to champion), on the concert stage or making TV appearances (he was the subject of the acclaimed `Originals' music documentary strand on BBC 2) - there are few roles that Martin Carthy hasn't played. He's a ballad singer, a ground-breaking acoustic and electric-guitarist and an authoritative interpreter of newly composed material. He always prefers to follow an insatiable musical curiosity rather than cash in on his unrivalled position. Perhaps, most significant of all, are his settings of traditional songs with guitar, which have influenced a generation of artists, including Bob Dylan and Paul Simon, on both sides of the Atlantic.
£15.00
Box Office 01460 240340
Email info AT thedavidhall.org.uk
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Free
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
Doors: 8pm
Tickets: £4 (inc buffet supper)
9.00 pm
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
Support from The Harvesters
Free admission with a Jug Collection- this means that you decide what you consider to be a fair ticket price. This is what the artists receive
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Jim, twice BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Nominee, sings the traditional songs of Devon with a characterful and modern twist. Superb Melodeon playing too.
http://www.jimcausley.co.uk/
£5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com or phone 01643 709394 or www.acornfolkclub.co.uk to buy on line. Raffle.
Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners always welcome.
And also our annual Club Dinner at 6 pm in the Pier Room
Featuring: James Findlay & Mike Highfield ~ Fans ~ Jim McAdams ~ Lauford ~ Terry & Ann Parsons ~ Benn Banks
m/c Gerry Mogg
Singarounds ~ Sessions ~ Folk Club ~ Workshops ~ Herbaceous Border
Holy Joe ~ Di's Famous Afternoon Tease!
See www.westsomersetfolkfestival.co.uk for full details
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
A chance to learn and practise early dance, mainly English, in a splendid historical setting.
2nd Sundays and 3rd Saturdays from March to July. 1300h-1630h with 30-min break. In the Great Hall but may occasionally move elsewhere in house to accommodate refurbishment, other exhibitions etc. Mainly live music; CDs if live not available.
Sources: European dance books published 16th to 19th centuries, with some simple enough for less experienced visitors to join in. Teaching will focus on style, steps or historical interpretation.
Entry to property is free for participants but dancers will be asked for a £3 donation towards musicians’ and tutors’ expenses. The Hall will stay open to other National Trust visitors. Dancers need suitable shoes, i.e. flexible, supportive, low or no heel. Clothing loose and comfortable. It would be appreciated if people were to wear black or white, or both, in some form – frocks, jeans, tee-shirts etc, patterned or plain. Restaurant open till 1645h; or bring a packed lunch or tea. Drinking water recommended. For more details, contact Ann Hinchliffe: 01935 472771, samedifference AT live.co.uk, or annhinchliffe AT hotmail.com
Free admission with a Jug Collection- this means that you decide what you consider to be a fair ticket price. This is what the artists receive
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Confirmed acts for the festival So far include, Fabula Rasa, The Scoville Units, Fernhill, John Hicks, Inu, Angel ridge, Hodmadoddery, Ali George, Leski, Tim Graham and Rachel Hall.
Also a 5 day summer school in Irish music as well as workshops in many other folk traditions.
We have some excellent tutors booked for the summer school and we can confirm that we will have classes in fiddle, timber flute, Guitar and Irish singing as well as workshops in Hungarian Music.
More details as they become available
The popular Showcase/Buffet Nights cost £3.50 for members, £4.00 for non members and £2.50 for Students and Children. The Showcased artiste will play the final set of the evening at about 9.45/10pm. The rest of the evening is normal Open Mic, so if you want to play get there early at about 8pm.
01278 785365.
Free admission with a Jug Collection- this means that you decide what you consider to be a fair ticket price. This is what the artists receive
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Postponed until 11th December
With the success of the 2009 launch, we are proud to announce the 1st Mafea Festival and a much enlarged venue. Special entertainment’s and performances will occur. Participation and spontaneous involvement will be the norm.
Friday Night 8pm till late individual performances and Jam Session in Club Marquee
Saturday individual performances, group sessions at various on site locations.
12 noon, Jam Session In the Club Marquee till teatime
Saturday Evening 8pm till late Grand Concert in main Marquee (Free) ( Not To Be Missed)
Sunday General relaxed day with various entertainment’s
Sunday night 8pm Survivors session in Club Marquee
On site camping will be available at moderate cost
On site Catering facilities
resident bar facility in Club Marquee
Also tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available all day
Craft Marquee and various Traders on site
Children’s Entertainment
Also in operation will be: First aid, 24 hr Security, 24hr Toilets.
This weekend is an open to all and is also an invitation to folk and other artist to join the Mafea Association.
*Like to steward at this event, if so please e-mail: enquiries AT mendipfolk.org.uk*
Tickets at a reduced fee available in advance.
Advanced (Reduced) £23.00 + camping at £5.00 per person per night
At the festival : £25.00 + camping at £6.00 per person per night
Day pass: 0800 -2359 £10.00
Children under 16 Free
Fully paid up Mafea members £20.00 = entrance fee will be waived.
enquiries AT mendipfolk.org.uk or info AT folkmusicsomerset.co.uk
Free admission with a Jug Collection- this means that you decide what you consider to be a fair ticket price. This is what the artists receive
Contact: Bob Kirkpatrick on 07786 654 074 bob AT bobkirkpatrick.co.uk
http://www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.myspace.com/bobkirkpatrick
Opening of our Ninth Season A Special Club Night featuring our well-loved Pat (Spoons) Smith and Ned Clamp
http://www.myspace.com/patsmithnedclamp
Entry (on this occasion) £3.00 Raffle. Floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome.
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
9.00 pm
free
Winner of BBC 2 Young Folk Musician
http://www.myspace.com/jfindlay
http://www.chesilpromotions.co.uk/James.htm
Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door.
Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
9.00 pm
Free
Roger Bryant - Cornish Songwriter.
Entry £2.00. Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome.
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
www.philbeer.co.uk.
Ambassador of Acoustic Roots Music.
Tickets £8.00, under 16s £6.00 Buy Tickets. Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome. Book early and come early!!
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
Annual Party and Guest Night!
One of the best duos on the folk scene today www.smallpiper.co.uk
Note! For this month only the club is meeting on the SECOND Saturday
Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Buy Tickets Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
Hilary (ex Artisan) Superb Voice and Grant an exceptionally talented guitarist bring you traditional and contemporary material presented with great humour.
Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome.
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.
Quintessentially English Traditional Song
http://www.triothrelfall.net/
Tickets £5.50 in advance, £6.00 on the door. Raffle, floorspots, musicians, singers and listeners all welcome.
Doors Open 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim 01643 709394, email acornfolkclub AT googlemail.com and visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for full details and to buy tickets on line.