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'Three Days Late' Ceilidh
Bring and share supper. Soft drinks provided, bring your own wine/beer
£7 in advance, £8 on the door
7.30pm - 11pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
Guest Night No 52
presenting a special programme "The Three Sea Captains" - featuring the songs collected by Cecil Sharp in the early 1900s from Captain James Vickery of Quay Street, Minehead, Captain Lewis of Minehead and Captain Hope of Watchet. Also David Sutcliffe will be introducing his book "The Keys of Heaven" - being the life of the Rev Charles Marson who hosted and encouraged Cecil Sharp in his collecting of folk song in Somerset.
Tickets £6.00 in advance, £6.50 on door. Raffle.
Always floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners are given a warm welcome. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line. Also tickets are on sale at the Old Ship Aground for Guest Nights.
It's quiet these days in Rose's Alehouse, tucked away under Bulbarrow Hill; but when the fiddler begins to play, the faces and places of his youth come back to life, and an extraordinary story is revealed. Based on a recently discovered manuscript book of fiddle tunes from the Blackmore Vale, Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson invite the audience to join them in the Alehouse for a feast of storytelling, folksong, puppetry and local history.
Contact: Debbie Billen
Local Box Office: 01300 320373
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
For hundreds of years the fishermen of Dorset sailed across the Atlantic for the summer to catch the cod off Newfoundland. Many fortunes were made and lost but the port of Poole, in particular, flourished. It was tough for the fishermen though; Newfoundland was inhospitable. Icebergs, fog and foul weather played havoc with the trade and if you survived on your journey home you could be accosted by pirates, the Spanish, French and the British Navy's press gangs. Many people from Dorset eventually settled on the island and they took their music with them. Bonny, Becki and Nick illustrate the talk with songs and music from both sides of the Atlantic.
Web: englishfiddle.com
Contact: Durweston Village Hall
Local Box Office: 01258 488883
Website: durweston.org.uk
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
Barn Dance
The aim is to raise funds for the local church.Please phone and book tickets in advance so numbers can be known for supper. Tickets to be collected and paid for on the night.
Adults £10 Children £5
7.30 pm - 11 pm
Contact June on 01305 814472: 01305 814472
"The poster said Folk-Rock, but anyone expecting an evening of gentle, fiddle-tinged easy-listening was rapidly disabused of that notion, as 'Billy in the Lowground' grasped Folk firmly by the scruff and dragged it backwards through a Hedge of Rock. Mixed metaphors aside, what emerged was a sound akin to a cider-fuelled Grateful Dead, only tighter. Superb."
Admission is free as long as you come and enjoy yourself!
http://www.billyinthelowground.com/
http://www.thehorseshoebowlish.co.uk/
Adventurous creative players are drawn to each other, and the first time Tim and Brendan met the musical sparks flew! The magic erupted whenever they played, so they finally decided to resist the urge no longer and get serious as a performance duo.
Tim Edey is one of the finest multi-instrumental players of his generation in the worldwide Celtic music scene. A virtuoso on both acoustic guitar and button accordion, Tim's incredible musical ear and total technical command allow him to play the most demanding instrumentals and improvise freely in any style you throw at him. His great gifts have been recognised by the top names in the Celtic music scene, and led to touring/recording with Sharon Shannon, Lunasa, Michael McGoldrick, Seamus Begley, Mary Black, Altan and Capercaillie - to name a few. Tim has released four solo albums and had his compositions recorded by Sharon Shannon and other respected Celtic artists.
UK based Kiwi harmonica player and composer Brendan Power is acknowledged by many as one of the most versatile and creative harp players around today. He has recorded with the likes of Kate Bush, Sting, Van Morrison, Paul Young, James Galway, John Williams, Paul Brady, Altan, and Artie McGlynn. A fluent improviser in jazz/blues/pop styles, Brendan is also an expert player of Irish traditional music, winning the All Ireland title in 1994. He has recorded 15 solo CDs and works for Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp as their International Harmonica Specialist. He sings and composes original songs, and often throws in some nifty beatboxing too.
8pm.
£13.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Phil Beer is the multi-instrumentalist half ofEngland’s foremost acoustic duo Show of Hands. His instrumental wizardry is well documented and has been utilised by countless artists over the years, the most notable being The Rolling Stones, Mike Oldfield and Steve Harley. He was for many years lead guitarist and singer with the Albion Band and co-wrote many of their songs. While having his feet firmly in the ‘Acoustic’ camp, he has ‘kept his hand in’ with electric music with an annual outing of The Phil Beer Band. The Band plays a unique blend of folk ‘n’ roll, which is quite unlike any other band currently on the circuit.
Tickets £14.00 plus booking fee
Doors open 7.00pm, show starts 8.00pm
http://www.electricpalace.org.uk/
Ticket to include food. A bar will also be provided.
£8.00 or Family £24.0 2Adults &2 Children
Doors open at 7.0pm Dancing starts 7.30pm.
Finish time 10.30pm.
Contact Miss Nina Herbert: 01935872585
n.herbert301 AT btinternet.com
Bournemouth (Westhill) Folk Dance Club's annual St. Valentines Dance
American Supper.
£7.00
7.30 p.m. - 11.00 p.m.
Contact Brian Hawkins: 01202 829924
bjhawkins AT talktalknet
Traditional Story Telling Course
course for beginners or tellers with some experience wanting to imbue their stories with a sense of place.
Further details on Halsway Manor or speak to Sharon Jacksties, course leader 01458 259 553
1980's chart toppers (Radio Africa) re-form and home gig in Bournemouth prior to European tour.
www.radioafrica.co.uk
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Wonderful harmonies from young south-western up-and-comers
Doors: 8pm. Entry: £4
Double Bill
Son of Eagle are a band of humble origins. It was back in 2009 when Benjamin Edmonds began impromptu jam sessions with his friend Dean Collier, setting out to create what they described as “traditional folk meets nu folk.”
http://www.sonofeagle.co.uk/
Megan is clearly rooted in the folk tradition but is by no means bound by it. Her songs have a timeless and universal radio-friendly appeal. Here is a truly talented British singer-songwriter with a long and fruitful career ahead of her.
She has been steadily finding new fans and building her audience and the debut album “Making Waves” features some of her best songs honed over all those live performances including the beautiful ‘White Lies’, which ultimately won her the Folk Award, the debut single “What Elliott Said”, and “Hope on the Horizon”. “Making Waves” is a truly remarkable debut album.
http://www.meganhenwood.com/
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Event Starts: 8:00pm
Ticket price: £8.00
01225 461700
http://www.chapelarts.org/
Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter, composer and poetry anthologist. Formerly with the folk-rock band Decameron, he is making a welcome return to Wessex Acoustic. His clear voice together with his ability to write fine songs make his music essentially English in character while having universal appeal.
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
This up and coming collective from London's Dolston was formed in 2009, after being invited to play the Fanfare Festival in Nashville, Tennessee.
Following a successful week-long residency tearing the roof off at Tootsie’s, the foursome came back to Dolston and decided to make the collaboration permanent. After a year spent writing new material and layering the songs thick with harmonies, ahab decided to hot the streets of London markets to put their name around.
Two months of busking later, Callum Adamson, Dave Burn, Seebe Llewellyn and Luke Price have acquired such a cult following that they are banned from practically every market in London, as crowds block the streets wherever they play.
Influenced by many, including Fairport and Richard Thompson, ahab combine instrumental prowess, great vocal harmonies and an Indie edge. A band to watch in the future!
8pm.
£13.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Bella is one of the finest young folk acts around, singing unaccompanied ballads, or entwining her hypnotic voice with her own fiddle accompaniment to breathtaking effect. Three times nominated in the BBC Folk Awards, she has a voice marked as '...mesmerising' and '...faultless'. Her songs touch on both the fantastical, storytelling elements of Kate Bush and the lovelorn songwriting craft of Carole King, ranging in subject matter from fairytales to English working class history via childhood nostalgia, myths, murder and the human condition.
Tickets £ 12.50
Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8.30pm
http://www.electricpalace.org.uk/
Wonderful klezmer music !
Formed in Edinburgh in 2003, Moishe's Bagel combines the energy and passion of Eastern European folk music with the excitement and soul of improvisation. Boasting some of the best instrumentalists that Scotland has to offer (Salsa Celtica, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Celtic Feet, Scottish National Jazz Orchestra), Moishe's Bagel produce rip-roaring, foot-stomping, jazz-inflected klezmer and Balkan music.
Web: moishesbagel.co.uk
Contact: The Exchange
Local Box Office: 01258 475137
Website: stur-exchange.co.uk
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
The five piece gypsy jazz folk band sensation - Sheelanagig always play with charming abandon and their energetic on-stage antics are guaranteed to ward off the bad weather blues this season.
A great show, combining the highest quality instrumental music with a very entertaining stage act. As musicians they bring a wide range of musical backgrounds to the band’s unique Balkan folk, gypsy jazz sound and the results are almost guaranteed to ignite a dance floor knees-up.
£8
Box Office 01643 841067
or buy online through the Take Art website
A Take Art presentation
http://takeart.org/
The picturesque Somerset market town of Frome is to get its first ever folk festival in February 2012.
Some of the top names in English folk have already been booked to appear at the winter weekend festival, which is set to take place in the historic town near Bath on Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19.
Award-winning Irish songstress Cara Dillon, who lives in Frome, has accepted an invitation to be Patron of the inaugural festival.
Honey-voiced Dillon is a spellbinding performer who has been described as “one of the best Irish female singers of all time.” Her latest album Hill of Thieves won the Best Album title at the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards while Cara was named Best Female Singer in the 2011 Spiral Awards.
Situated at the eastern end of the Mendip Hills, Frome boasts steep cobbled streets, old weavers’ cottages and historic Georgian buildings as well as the popular entertainment venue The Cheese and Grain which will be the focus of England’s newest folk festival. The venue takes its name from its previous existence as a 19th century market hall.
http://www.fromefolkfestival.co.uk/
From busking London markets, via Nashville, to the main stage at Fairport's Cropredy Convention, ahab have continued to excite audiences around the UK and Europe on the 2011 summer festival circuit. Their blend of quality musicianship, well crafted songs, and four part harmonies has created a buzz proving they are worthy of being the act to watch out for in the next twelve months.
Doors: 7:30pm Event Starts: 8:00pm Event Ends: 11:00pm
Advance: £10.00 Door: £12.00
http://www.chapelarts.org/
Ceilidh - Bourne River Morris Men 45th Anniversary year
Join us to celebrate the start of Bourne River Morris Men 45th anniversary year.
The Dartmoor Pixie Band come from the heart of Devon and are steeped in the musical and dance tradition of their native Dartmoor. Their mix of Melodeon, Piano Accordion, Banjo, Drums and Bass produces a unique sound that will make you want to get up and jig! They have played together for more years than they care to remember so their style and repertoire is distinctly their own. Sarah, their resident caller, will throw you a challenge but also let you enjoy your favourites!
No bar - please bring own beer/wine/drinks & food/snacks if you wish (but it is not an American Supper event).
£8.00 (children half price)
7.30 pm - 11.00 pm
Contact Geoff Knapman: 01202 602221
brm-ceilidh AT knapmang.demon.co.uk
Tattie Jam (Seylan Baxter & Ruaridh Pringle) offer a distinctive brew of songs, from dark ballads and protest songs to kinetic jigs and reels. Plundered from Scotland’s rich musical tradition or written by Ruaridh, much of their material's given a playful or funky contemporary twist, and the fact both musicians harmonise vocals whilst playing elements of lead, rhythm and percussion give Tattie Jam a sound that's quite unmistakable.
8:00 PM
£12; £10 conc
http://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
The five piece gypsy jazz folk band sensation - Sheelanagig always play with charming abandon and their energetic on-stage antics are guaranteed to ward off the bad weather blues this season.
A great show, combining the highest quality instrumental music with a very entertaining stage act. As musicians they bring a wide range of musical backgrounds to the band’s unique Balkan folk, gypsy jazz sound and the results are almost guaranteed to ignite a dance floor knees-up.
£8 / £5 child
Box Office 01823 480303
or buy online through the Take Art website
A Take Art presentation
http://takeart.org/
One of Goldie's Band (BBC 2) sings his poignant songs.
www.myspace.com/lesterallenmusic
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
The first time for the wonderfully entertaining Pete Moreton.
+ Nick Tann
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
Making a welcome return to the club, one of the most celebrated and successful Scottish folk bands of recent times, Beabach command the stage with flare, charisma and a sound that is as expansive as it is distinct. Powered by double bagpipes, flute and fiddle, this uncompromising force is further fuelled by the tight groove of double bass, guitar and step-dance.
Recent line up changes have given the band a new edge, energy and focus, and with increasing popularity and fast growing international recognition it is little wonder Breabach received nominations for ?Best Group? at both the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and the Scots Trad Music Awards simultaneously. www.breabach.com
£10
Contact: David Francis 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, BS48 4NH
Tel: 01275 540231 email: nailseafolkclub AT hotmail.co.uk
Ticket Information Line: 01275 790915
http://www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.nailseatithebarn.co.uk/
Step Into Spring is the 8th Broadmayne Barndance and this one is in aid of Cancer Research UK and Julia's House. A lively band and good caller in a welcoming hall with a ploughman's type supper of ample local produce. Bar with Real Ale, wine and lots of other drinks.
£8.00 adults, £5 children
7.30pm - 11pm
Contact Dave Milner: 01305 852773
davmilner AT gmail.com
One of the most established and respected duos on the folk scene, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are winners of the 2011 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo (and previous winners of 2003 Best Duo and 2000 Horizon Award.)
As well as being great exponents of their instruments (fiddle, viola and guitar-bouzouki) both are regarded as fine and influential singers. 2010 marked the 15th year of this electrifying duo.
Wherever they play, Kerr and Fagan make new friends and fans, as their love of live performance is tangible and affirming. Consistently great live shows and five highly respected albums, plus their recent collaborations with Robert Harbron and The Melrose Quartet, have cemented their reputation as one of the classiest acts in acoustic music.
£13.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
With Special Guests Phillip Henry And Hannah Martin
Steve Knightley is renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the escapades, hopes and fears not only of people in his native west country but beyond. He pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues.
The Exeter-based singer-songwriter writes the majority of material for Show of Hands, which also features multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer, and together they won the Best Duo in the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Steve continues his success as a solo ar tist with his annual tour and has released four solo albums the latest Live In Somerset was recorded in early 2011.
7.45pm
Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Contact The Brewhouse Box Office: 01823 283244
boxoffice AT thebrewhouse.net
Full £18 60+ £18 Conc. £16
http://www.thebrewhouse.net/
Barn Dance
Hugely popular group in East Dorset, come and join us for a great evening.
Ploughmans Supper included, bring your own drinks,
Tickets in advance only please
£7.50
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Anthony Mitchell / Sue Rose: 01258 840165 or 01258 840395
ajbkvm AT hotmail.com
with Arty Mcglynn,(Van Morrison's band and Planxty), Nollaig Casey(Planxty and Coolfin), Maire Ni Chathasaigh and Chris Newman.
"Two of the mightiest pairings in current folk combine to give a tour- de force of breathtakingorder. Classic." The Living Tradition.
8.00pm
Tickets £12.00 from Gill Brignell...01305 871 925
An Artsreach presentation
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
The Buffalo Gals revel in the high lonesome sound of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and provide a delightful musical and visual experience driven by all the spirit and energy of the time-honoured American country string band tradition. The Buffalo Gals' irresistible show is feast of fiddle and banjo-led Appalachian, Bluegrass, Blues and Cajun music, accompanied by soaring harmonies and dazzling displays of percussive step-dancing. They never fail to delight audiences of all ages!
Web: buffalogals.co.uk
Contact: Fran & John
Local Box Office: 01300 345543
Website: bucklandnewton.com
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
The Buffalo Gals revel in the high lonesome sound of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and provide a delightful musical and visual experience driven by all the spirit and energy of the time-honoured American country string band tradition. The Buffalo Gals' irresistible show is feast of fiddle and banjo-led Appalachian, Bluegrass, Blues and Cajun music, accompanied by soaring harmonies and dazzling displays of percussive step-dancing. They never fail to delight audiences of all ages!
Web: buffalogals.co.uk
Contact: Durweston Village Hall
Local Box Office: 01258 488883
Website: durweston.org.uk
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
Guest Night No 53
Mick Ryan has the most rich baritone voice and is a genius with songwriting; likewise Paul Downes is a genius with his guitar accompaniment.
Yet another amazing guest coming to the Acorn.
Tickets £6.00 in advance, £6.50 on door. Raffle
Always floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners are given a warm welcome. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line. Also tickets are on sale at the Old Ship Aground for Guest Nights.
A "Three Days Late" Ceilidh, with Bring and Share (finger food) supper.
£6 in advance, £7 on the door
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
The Buffalo Gals revel in the high lonesome sound of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and provide a delightful musical and visual experience driven by all the spirit and energy of the time-honoured American country string band tradition. The Buffalo Gals' irresistible show is feast of fiddle and banjo-led Appalachian, Bluegrass, Blues and Cajun music, accompanied by soaring harmonies and dazzling displays of percussive step-dancing. They never fail to delight audiences of all ages!
Web: buffalogals.co.uk
Contact: Norman Saunders-White
Local Box Office: 01308 897214
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
led by Jenny Dodwell and Chris Edmunds
A set of dances from the 13th to 17th century.
Live music in the afternoon
10.30 am to 4.30 pm plus a medieval style supper before you leave
£19-50 to include the supper, but please bring lunch to share
Should you arrive wearing clothing of a middle ages period that would be fun!
Please make cheques out to Celci Cenadr and send to John Wealthy, Fisheries Cottage, Stolford, Near Bridgwater, TA5 1TN
(01278) 652586
For hundreds of years the fishermen of Dorset sailed across the Atlantic for the summer to catch the cod off Newfoundland. Many fortunes were made and lost but the port of Poole, in particular, flourished. It was tough for the fishermen though; Newfoundland was inhospitable. Icebergs, fog and foul weather played havoc with the trade and if you survived on your journey home you could be accosted by pirates, the Spanish, French and the British Navy's press gangs. Many people from Dorset eventually settled on the island and they took their music with them. Bonny, Becki and Nick illustrate the talk with songs and music from both sides of the Atlantic.
Web: englishfiddle.com
Contact: Sandy & Alan
Local Box Office: 01300 341332
Website: cerneabbasvillagehall.org.uk
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2008 winner of Best Album for Prodigal Son and Best Original Song for Never Any Good.
2010 Martin had an unprecedented 6 nominations for his CD,True Stories and a win for Best Traditional Track, Sir Patrick Spens.
The Martin Simpson Trio is a coming together of some of the finest musicians and singers in the UK today. Martin himself is recognised as one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world, with a unique mixture of British and American music in his repertoire. He has won BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for Musician of the Year and Album of the Year, twice and also for Best Original Track in 2008.
Andy Cutting on melodeon is renowned for his work with June Tabor, Chris Wood, Kate Rusby, John McCusker and many others. He is a hugely respected, very popular recipient of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award's Musician of the Year in 2008.
Andy Seward plays double bass with Kate Rusby's Band and with John Tams amongst many others. He is a much in demand producer of acoustic music from Kate Rusby to Phil Selway of Radiohead, and won a Sony Award in 2007 for his work on The Radio Ballads for BBC Radio 2.
Together this is an unstoppable combination of talent, which has taken Martin's music to a new level and is a thrilling band to see and enjoy.
Supported by The David Hall.
Full Price: £15.00
Concessions: £14.00
Footlights: £13.00
Groups 10+: £13.00
http://www.octagon-theatre.co.uk/
01935 422884
Guided by something far more important than a little magnetism and the night sky, Kirsty McGee creates a smoky and folky jazz fug of quietly militant and socially conscious music that is as dark as it is enlightening, as gloomy as it is optimistic, and as angry as it is in love…beguilingly ethereal music.
http://www.kirstymcgee.com/news.html
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Event Starts: 8:00pm
Ticket price: £8.00
01225 461700
http://www.chapelarts.org/
Wendy Arrowsmith is a far from stereotypical singer-songwriter. She hails from Scotland but currently lives in the wilds of Yorkshire. She runs a folk club with her husband and teaches music to local school children. She has a family of her own too, yet still finds time to pen outstanding songs. Her voice is strong and clear and very easy to listen to. Her songs range from traditional folk songs and shanty style songs through powerful ballads and musical stories, to fun children’s songs. She has a good line in between-song patter and humour. Wendy is one of the best all-round folk artists we have come across. She ticks all the folk boxes!
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
…or half of award winning female acoustic group ‘Waking the Witch’, these two world-class songwriter / singer / guitarists have joined forces to create a sound that combines folk, blues, jazz and acoustic rock with intricate vocal harmonies.
8:00 PM
£10; £9 conc
http://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/
"Songs For the Coast"
Join Sammy Hurden in an uplifting singing workshop, learning songs she has written inspired by her journey along the Jurassic Coast.
Harmonies to welcome the spring! All songs taught by ear, so no need to read. Bring something for lunch to share.
Sammy is a singer/songwriter who has led workshop and choirs for many years, and currently is musical director for Luminos community choir at the Lighthouse in Poole. She loves working in the community and has taken songwriting and vocal workshops into hospitals, prisons, community centres… always amazed at the transformation that music brings.
10.30am – 4pm
£25.00
www.fearnemusic.co.uk
Bright young charismatic indie-folk band.
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
An evening with Mancunian singer/songwriter Kirsty McGee, accompanied and supported by Kentucky multi-instrumentalist Brigid Kaelin.
Twice nominated for BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Kirsty has been recording and touring to critical acclaim since her debut in 2002. Her style continues to defy categorisation and charm audiences around Europe, earning her the tag of 'cult' singer-songwriter in the UK.
‘Absolutely superb, memorable... I love her songs.’ - BOB HARRIS
Louisville songstress Brigid Kaelin is part country, part vaudeville, and all Americana. Whether on piano, accordion, guitar, or the musical saw, Brigid has charmed audiences all over the world with her music and entertaining live show. She's been called "the Bette Midler of Alt-country" and was voted "Best Singer/Songwriter" in Louisville for the past three years.
"Impossible to listen to without smiling" WNTI, New Jersey
£5
8pm
Contact Simon Sturt: (01458)831255
enquiries AT hawthornshotel.com
Americana mixed with English folk and Eastern mysticism. Stunning musicianship.
Doors: 8pm. Entry: £4
An irresistible blend of world music, Celtic roots and rabble-rousing funk folk, Jamie Smith’s MABON is an essential and heady treat. Award–winning, stunning, joyous and vibrant ‘Celtic music without borders’, Jamie Smith’s MABON is currently seen by audiences and critics alike as one of Britain’s fastest rising ‘must see’ roots acts. As ‘fRoots’ put it, “wonderful”
8:00 PM
Adv: £14; £12. Door: £16
http://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/
It's quiet these days in Rose's Alehouse, tucked away under Bulbarrow Hill; but when the fiddler begins to play, the faces and places of his youth come back to life, and an extraordinary story is revealed. Based on a recently discovered manuscript book of fiddle tunes from the Blackmore Vale, Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson invite the audience to join them in the Alehouse for a feast of storytelling, folksong, puppetry and local history.
Contact: Carol Johnson
Local Box Office: 01258 857814
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
For hundreds of years the fishermen of Dorset sailed across the Atlantic for the summer to catch the cod off Newfoundland. Many fortunes were made and lost but the port of Poole, in particular, flourished. It was tough for the fishermen though; Newfoundland was inhospitable. Icebergs, fog and foul weather played havoc with the trade and if you survived on your journey home you could be accosted by pirates, the Spanish, French and the British Navy's press gangs. Many people from Dorset eventually settled on the island and they took their music with them. Bonny, Becki and Nick illustrate the talk with songs and music from both sides of the Atlantic.
Web: englishfiddle.com
Contact: Nigel Budden
Local Box Office: 01308 868582
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
A major figure in British folk music and winner of two Radio 2 folk awards in 2011 (Folk Singer of the Year, and Best Original Song, for ‘Hollowpoint’). Chris is a singer and songwriter of fantastic depth, and a joy to hear. He’s equally at home as part of ‘The Imagined Village’ as he is here in a solo performance.
www.chriswoodmusic.co.uk
Doors open 7pm. Concert at 7.30
Great food available.
Bring Your Own booze.
Tickets £12
info & bookings - tel: 01963 240282
e-mail: bowencolin AT hotmail.com
www.hvh.btck.co.uk
Fougere Rouge and friends invite you to celebrate St Patrick?s night in the Ring o? Bells as part of our fundraising for the continued development of the Tithe Barn. Lots of songs to join in with and jigs, reels and hornpipes to tap your toes to. We hope to have some Irish dancing too.
£5
Contact: David Francis 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, BS48 4NH
Tel: 01275 540231 email: nailseafolkclub AT hotmail.co.uk
Ticket Information Line: 01275 790915
http://www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/
Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician's musician: a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine tune. Many of his tunes have been purloined along the way: some considered contemporary classics on the folk scene. But then, Andy is also a warm and emotive perfomer, modestly engaging his audiences with his self-deprecating wit and then flooring them with downright staggering musicianship. There are few melodeon players who put so much feeling into their playing, whether it be a set of dance tunes, or accompaniment to a slow English ballad.
Andy has been consistent musical force since he came swiftly to prominence with the innovative Blowzabella. As well as a thorough grounding in the English tradition, Andy's influences extend way beyond these isles, particularly to the music of Central France and to the storming Quebecois tradition.
8pm.
£15.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
St Patrick's Day
Firm favourites on the UK and European festival and roots circuit, this exciting acoustic four-piece take a refreshing unpretentious and uncommonly skilled run at some of the greatest music in the world.
Belfast’s Craobh Rua (pronounced Crave Ru-ah) play Irish traditional music from the heart. A rich sound, acoustically driven, this is traditional Celtic fare at its finest, mixing rousing jigs, reels and polkas with tender ballads and airs. Croabh Rua are sure to make this year’s St Patrick’s Day unforgettable.
7.45pm
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins
Full £17.50 60+ £17.50 Conc. £15
http://www.thebrewhouse.net/
It's quiet these days in Rose's Alehouse, tucked away under Bulbarrow Hill; but when the fiddler begins to play, the faces and places of his youth come back to life, and an extraordinary story is revealed. Based on a recently discovered manuscript book of fiddle tunes from the Blackmore Vale, Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson invite the audience to join them in the Alehouse for a feast of storytelling, folksong, puppetry and local history.
Contact: Christine Pacey
Local Box Office: 01258 840569
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
Brooks Williams is one of the most commanding performers on the acoustic Roots and Blues scene and has been ranked one of the top 100 Acoustic Artists in the world. A musician of staggering depth and breadth, Brooks has 18 recordings to his name and has been touring worldwide for 25 years.
Brooks tells us he has not been letting the grass grow since he last visited us. In between performing at numerous music festivals and events and fulfilling his teaching and writing commitments, Brooks has managed to write songs for a new solo album and has been involved in an exciting collaborative venture with the cult British singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine.
The collaboration between Brooks and Boo Hewerdine has produced one of the year’s must-have albums ‘State of the Union’, shortly to be released on Reveal Records. This powerful recording features stunning originals by Brooks as well as songs co-authored by the duo.
Also featured on the night will be The Boys From Melbourne Street, a local trio from Exeter whose unusual sound and fusion of folk/pop/jazz/rock styles that seem to merge throughout each song has earned them increasing acclaim in the music world over the past 8 years.
For further information on the Brooks Williams event and to book tickets go to http://www.roadwaterperformanceclub.com/1373.html or give John a ring on 01984 641426.
Tickets £8.50, bar and nibbles
Traditional Story Telling Course
for storytellers and musicians who want to explore how to combine story and music in performance.
Further details on Halsway Manor or speak to Sharon Jacksties, course leader 01458 259 553
plus Pamela Wyn Shannon (support)
Founder member of the Incredible String Band, master storyteller and bard in a special Spring Equinox solo show at Glastonbury's historic, atmospheric stone hall venue. Plus a preview of new material from pastoral psych-folkster Pamela Wyn, with her new collection of seasonal songs for springtime. Don't miss!
8 - late, Tickets £12 / £9 concessions, available on the door or in advance from
Bristol Ticket Shop http://bristolticketshop.co.uk/
or Glastonbury Assembly Rooms Cafe.
+ Tim Graham
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
Evening Star play European traditional music influenced by 21st century sounds.
Blowzabella’s Paul James (bagpipes, saxophones, flutes) leads a multi-cultural, world class line-up of Patrick Bouffard (France; hurdy-gurdy); Carlos Beceiro (Spain; bouzouki, bass guitar), Luke Daniels (UK/Ireland; diatonic button accordion), Victor Nicholls (UK/Armenia; bass and electric guitars, electronics), and Gigi Biolcati (Italy; drums and percussion).
8:00 PM
Adv: £14; £12. Door: £16
http://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/
Bournemouth Folk Festival covers the broader definition of folk music with concerts by Martyn Joseph, Martha Tilston and Emily Barker and hoedown/ceilidh with Cut-A-Shine. More lively folk music is provided by Urban Folk Quartet, The Moulettes and then there are Afro-Cuban Congolese rhythms of Grupo Lokito in the evening. The lounge-based second stage has music throughout the afternoon with a more relaxed atmosphere, and back to a more formal concert setting for the evening. This room has great panoramic views across the bay from The Needles to Old Harry Rock.
Tickets from BIC Ticket Shop: 0844-5763000.
Early bird tickets £40 before 8 February.
www.bournemouthfolkfestival.co.uk
Postponed until September.
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
Maurice performs his own beautifully crafted original songs along with traditional Irish instrumental music showcasing the wonderful uilleann pipes of Catherine. Supporting is local hero Stompin' Dave Allen, who the Daily Telegraph described as “A master... a formidable musician and a true original” Don’t miss what promises to be a unique evening’s entertainment.
Advance tickets £10 / £12 on the door
www.dorchesterarts.org.uk
Richard Digance is known as one of the great folk entertainers of the 70s and 80s. His evergreen career has been acknowledged through numerous awards within both the music and entertainment industries, from a BAFTA Nomination as a TV entertainer to a Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters.
He has supported Steve Martin in the USA, Robin Williams at The London Palladium and is included in The Virgin Anthology of Songwriters for his important contribution to British comedy songwriting. When presented with the Gold Award from the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters he was described as someone who for half a century has travelled the world with just a guitar and an immense collection of stories gathered through his own experiences. That kind of says it all.
£15.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
It's quiet these days in Rose's Alehouse, tucked away under Bulbarrow Hill; but when the fiddler begins to play, the faces and places of his youth come back to life, and an extraordinary story is revealed. Based on a recently discovered manuscript book of fiddle tunes from the Blackmore Vale, Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson invite the audience to join them in the Alehouse for a feast of storytelling, folksong, puppetry and local history.
Contact: Karen Hansen
Local Box Office: 01935 83580
Website: band-on.co.uk
An Artsreach presentation
http://www.artsreach.co.uk/
Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards "Best Live Act" Award 2001
Powerful, hugely moving, warm, humane, inspired, funny and gut wrenchingly honest. These are just some of the superlatives used to describe Vin's performance. This international, award winning, singer songwriter is completing his 42nd year on the road. This year sees the release of the biopic film "Teesside Troubadour" documenting Vin's life and career. He is forever in demand and his shows are continually sell outs, so get your tickets early!
Local support acts
7.30 pm start
Bar
For tickets (£10) and information tel. 01749 870078
The Brewhouse 35th Birthday Celebrations
After a busy year of appearances at UK festivals and major venues. Show of Hands (2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners) come to The Brewhouse showing just why they have been showered with accolades. Singer-songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer won both the Best Duo title and Best Original Song at the Awards, the latter for the topical title track of their acclaimed new studio album Arrogance Ignorance And Greed, a track about bankers and bonuses, MPs and expenses which saw them featured on BBC1’s Breakfast. Accompanied by striking double bass player and vocalist Miranda Sykes, England’s finest acoustic roots act will be delving into their rich back catalogue of original material.
7.45pm
Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins
Full £20
http://www.thebrewhouse.net/
Dancing to Pete Mac and caller Nicole.
8.00pm until 11.00pm.
American supper. Bring your own tipple.
Tickets: £5.00 on the door or tel: 01308 863552.
Rick recently ran a very successful course on blues guitar at the barn and tonight will showcase some of the talent which emerged in addition to headline performances by this outstanding guitarist.
Rick Payne is an established acoustic blues guitarist with many national and international tours to his credit. He has become especially well known for his authentic acoustic blues finger picking, in the many traditional styles of the blues including delta blues, piedmont, ragtime and slide and has recorded several albums of this kind.
Often compared with Ry Cooder, slide guitar maestro Rick Payne?s performances have taken him to prime time TV, to festivals and theatres throughout the UK and on tour to Europe, USA, Scandinavia and Greek Islands. He has provided music to a number of major TV productions, for programmes on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service. He has also featured on The Paul Jones blues show on BBC Radio 2.
Rick has recorded a number of CDs, including the noted ?Blue River Blues? for Bennett House Records California
?Rick?s guitar playing is simply amazing, it expresses such emotion you have to sit back in awe...? R & B MAGAZINE www.rickpayne.co.uk
£10
Contact: David Francis 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, BS48 4NH
Tel: 01275 540231 email: nailseafolkclub AT hotmail.co.uk
Ticket Information Line: 01275 790915
http://www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.nailseatithebarn.co.uk/
Wyvern Jubilee Morris Men
Make your own melodeon (2½ row)
This is a hands-on workshop where you will work with others to make your own high quality melodeon. Led by Emmanuel Pariselle, who has already run other very successful workshops in the UK, Canada, Norway, Belgium and France, this one will be based in Yeovil, Somerset.
The course will be run April 2012 and will be limited to 10 people. There’s already an interest from people who have previously made one melodeon with Emmanuel and want to make a second. These are high quality instruments made using Antonelli reeds and Marconi bellows from Italy.
All that’s needed is a passionate interest in playing something you’ve made yourself.
Please register your interest asap:-
Price TBC
Contact Alan Balding Treasurer WJMM: 07819083507
alanbalding AT yahoo.co.uk
Guest Night No 54 *** Change of date! ***
Les Barker's dog Mrs Ackroyd is remembered by Hillary Spencer, Alison Younger and Chris Harvey. Simply fab exceptionally versatile trio who have burst on to the National Folk Scene in a BIG way.
Tickets £6.00 in advance, £6.50 on door. Raffle
Always floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners are given a warm welcome. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line. Also tickets are on sale at the Old Ship Aground for Guest Nights.
Change from regular week to avoid Easter
Zimbabwean dance band Bulawayo take listeners on an educational journey through Zimbabwean tradition. Entrancing mbira thumb-piano and joyous vocals combine with jit-jive guitar, rolling bass and the powerful drum patterns of modern Zimbabwe. Expect to dance!
8:00 PM
£12; £10 conc
http://www.bridgwaterartscentre.co.uk/
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Po' Girl featuring: Allison Russell - Singing, clarinet, banjo, guitar, glockenspiel; Awna Teixeira - Singing, gutbucket bass, accordion, electric bass, guitar, banjo, glockenspiel, harmonica, keys; Benny Sidelinger - Singing, dobro, guitar, banjo, electric bass, keys; Mikey Lightning - Singing, drums, keys.
The interplay between this band is truly something to behold. They are distinct voices with incredible harmonies; multiple instrumentalists who bring the perfect sound to each song and songwriters who pen poetic tunes you'll find yourself humming. Po'Girl showcases a wide array of instruments and they all frequently trade off instruments with each song. Their fluid and joyous musicality is one of the group's most endearing and irresistible features.
Suffice to say Po'Girl makes 21st Century roots music, urban roots - never derivative, not faithfully aping a beloved tradition. Russell, Teixeira, Sidelinger, and August don't re-hash the old forms, they reshape and reinvigorate them for new ears. Like genuine gypsies, they wander and play - out on the international road bringing their unique brand of pan North Americana to a widespread audience 250 to 300 days of the year.
8pm.
£15.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Buffalo Gals Stmpede is a thrilling new show featuring the talents of three of the UKs finest step-dancers, in a music and dance extravaganza. The dynamic synchronised and syncopated foot music of our team of dancers is woven in with Buffalo Gals' ever popular mix of old-time American music, humour, stories, and audience involvement. Jake and Dan Eccles present step-dance from its roots to its present form in an entertaining and captivating fashion.
Box Office 01373 465 949
www.merlintheatre.co.uk
Originally with Bonzo Dog Doodah Band and later with Monty Python, Neil Innes plays a solo gig - expect some fun!
www.neilinnes.org
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
with guest Stompin Dave Allen
A residential weekend of workshops, 3 ceili dances and late night sessions. The weekend dances are 100% Irish Set social dancing so some set dance experience is desirable.
Hosts: Ken Lamport and Sarah Loweth. Workshop leader: Maggie Daniel. Pendragon Ceili Band led by John Dudley.
Arrive from 4pm Friday. Depart after the cream tea on Sunday.
Full board / ensuite single £200, sharing £180. Non en-suite single £170, sharing £160.
http://www.halswaymanor.co.uk/courses-and-events.htm
BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award nominees Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts combine astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies with considerable songwriting talent to make a truly distinctive sound. Gilmore and Roberts have been wowing audiences across the country with their unassumingly confident displays of instrumental technique.
2010 saw the duo release their hotly-anticipated second album, Up From The Deep, which scored them a Hancock Award for ‘Best Original Song’ (Fleetwood Fair). In 2011 Katriona and Jamie spent five weeks touring with folk-rock legends Fairport Convention, completed a 30-date nationwide tour in their own right and performed at two of Britain’s largest acoustic music festivals - Cambridge Folk Festival and Fairport’s Cropredy Convention.
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
A "Three Days Late" Ceilidh with Bring and Share (finger food) supper.
£7 in advance, £8 on the door
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
The West's hottest cowgirls with new set and CD.
Doors: 8pm. Entry: £4
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Nominated for the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Hannah James and Sam Sweeney are clearly a duo on the rise. But they are no strangers to each other having performed together since their teens in the four-piece Kerfuffle.In 2009 they quickly cemented their reputation as rising stars with debut album ?Catches and Glees?. Hannah has a superb voice and is a step dancer in the award winning act The Demon Barber Roadshow. Sam plays fiddle and Northumbrian pipes and is a member of Bellowhead. As a duo they have great energy and an infectious spontaneity.
?Hannah and Sam enthralled a packed house with their playing, singing and dancing ? all performed with a disarming wit and charm.? www.hannahandsam.co.uk
£10
Contact: David Francis 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, BS48 4NH
Tel: 01275 540231 email: nailseafolkclub AT hotmail.co.uk
Ticket Information Line: 01275 790915
http://www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.nailseatithebarn.co.uk/
Steve is a great songwriter, a great singer and a great guitarist. He is admired by critics and musicians alike, and we know he will delight you. Tickets £12/£10adv.
www.stevetilston.com
Doors open 7pm.
Great food available.
Bring Your Own booze.
tel: 01963 240282
e-mail: bowencolin AT hotmail.com
No bookings taken 20th September - 5th October
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Horizon Winner 2011
Scots Trad Awards nominee for best newcomer
2010.
His music combines folksong from around Britain and further afield, but with an inevitable concentration on the tradition of Scotland where he grew up. In addition to his voice, his "first class musicianship" is influenced by studying and performing classical guitar. "I was completely and utterly bowled over by Ewan's music. One of the most exciting new voices I've heard in years!" Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2 "Only once in a while do you hear a new voice, a new sound that is really worth listening to, Ewan McLennan is one such!” Martin Simpson
Local support acts
7.30 pm start
Bar
For tickets (£10) and information tel. 01749 870078
Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are two musicians with a fast growing following on the folk and roots scene. Having just completed two tours with Show Of Hands, they have been receiving very warm reviews of their début album, Singing The Bones, including selection for a fRoots magazine compilation and airplay on Mike Harding who said "I was completely knocked out by this duo . . . just a terrific album . . . absolutely great, wonderful" (4/5/11, BBC Radio Two).
Fast becoming recognised as one of the finest slide guitarists the UK has produced, Phillip Henry is also a virtuoso on the harmonica and his incredible beatbox harmonica technique is legendary on the festival circuit. It never fails to get the crowd on their feet and jumping.
Hannah Martin is a singer, songwriter, fiddle-and-banjo player from Devon. Recently commended
by Mike Harding for her "really fantastic singing".
8pm.
£13.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Klezmer Dance Workshop and Dance
10.30 am - 4.30 pm plus Jewish-style supper before you leave. Stephen will teach from his strong repertoire of late C19 Jewish dances and in the afternoon will lead the dances to the Klezmer line-up of Maya, Eva, Chris and Laurie on clarinet, fiddle, accordion and double-bass.
£19.50 in advance or £25 on the day
Start time: 10.30 am
Finish time: 4.30 followed by supper
Contact John Wealthy: 01278 652586
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
+ Rob Barratt
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
Every now and again someone quite special comes up from the Club scene that stands out in both terms of repertoire, personality and performance. Stan Graham is one such person. He can be counted among that rare breed of songwriters with an innate ability to capture real emotion. His songs reflect life's immense variety, with memorable words and melodies. With four internationally successful and highly acclaimed albums of self penned songs to his name, he stands out from the usual run of songwriters. Vin Garbutt, George Hamilton IV and Martyn Wyndham-Read are just a few of the well know artists who have recorded his songs. He has appeared on stage with Geordie super group Lindisfarne, George Hamilton IV, Boo Hewerdine, Eddie Reader, Martyn Carthy, Kate Rusby and many more.
See and hear Stan here http://youtu.be/jN73sKkiEQM
Stan will be sharing the spotlight with our home-bred singer songwriter, Nigel Waite.
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
Spring Ceilidh - with caller Steve Cunio
Advance tickets £8.00 / at the door £8.50
A new band of highly experienced and established musicians
Members of Pipe Factory hail from Somerset, Shropshire, Bucks and Birmingham. They have performed extensively across the UK and European folk circuits in established and well known bands.
Formed in 2011 by Alistair Gillies and Duncan Moss, Pipe Factory create a fresh and exciting feel, drawing on British, Breton, World and self penned material.
Pipe Factory are planning a busy future across the UK's festival and dance circuits
John Buckley - guitars (ex Taylor Guitars)
Archie Churchill-Moss - melodeon (also with BBC Young Folk Award winners 2010 Moore, Moss, Rutter, and Dragonsfly)
Graham Ford - bass guitars (ex Kafoozalum)
Trev Foster - drums (ex Albion Band, Little Johnny England)
Alistair Gillies - saxes, whistles and recorders (also plays with All Blacked Up)
Duncan Moss - hurdy gurdies, bagpipes, saxes, flute and synths (ex Shave the Monkey now also with Dragonsfly)
8-11pm
Family (2+2 children) £20.00
Licensed bar. Saturday night camping nearby by prior arrangement
For more information contact Nicky or Graham 01935 851263 veela AT btinternet.com
More information please see: www.pipe-factory.co.uk
Hugely popular Bournemouth-based outfit launch new album.
www.tinderboxacoustic.com
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
As well as being a superb vocalist and double bassist, Miranda continues to surprise audiences with her musical versatility, and demonstrates her ability as a guitarist and interpreter of song, slipping effortlessly between genres. She has a strong repertoire and has recently formed a duo with Rex Preston; the most virtuosic mandolin player in the UK today. His style & fluidity augments Miranda’s songs beautifully. They are currently working on material for their debut album – due for release October 2011.
(Please note this is a change from the original printed programme)
8pm
Tickets: £14 Full £13 Concessions
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Cajun Music.
Phil plays for the Original Sailor's Horse and has visited us from time to time. At present this is planned as a Club Night with entry £5.00 plus raffle, but he also has a Cajun Band, and he could possibly bring the band, in which case it will develop into a full Guest Night with tickets £6.00 in advance, and £6.50 on the door, available on line visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk , or by phoning or emailing or behind the bar at the Old Ship Aground. In either case - floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners all given a really warm welcome.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line.
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Features: Simon Nicol - guitar and lead vocals; Dave Pegg - bass and backing vocals; Chris Leslie - fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and lead vocals; Ric Sanders – violin; Gerry Conway - drums and percussion.
Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention is celebrating its forty-fifth anniversary as one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene. This year's tour will feature songs from Fairport's most recent studio album, the critically acclaimed Festival Bell. But the band has a vast repertoire to draw on and this concert will include favourites chosen by audiences as well as the new material. The band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport’s groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'.
Whether you are a long-time fan or a newcomer to their music an evening with Fairport Convention will surprise and delight you.
8pm
£20.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
From remote village halls to the Royal Albert Hall, Blazin’ Fiddles has delighted audiences with their fiddle music and tales. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof. Scotland’s award winning group, Blazin’ Fiddles, draws the distinct flavour of fiddle music from various regions of the highlands and islands.
7.45pm
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins
Full £16 60+ £16 Conc. £14
http://www.thebrewhouse.net/
Iconic guitarist tours with superb young American fiddler.
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Chris Wood started out as a choirboy and much of his music bears the influence of those years. He describes the album Handmade Life as "church music with drums."
Self-taught on guitar and violin, he is a always direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its surgical clarity. His work is typified by his trust in the space music can create and a gift for lyrical understatement.
Throughout his career independence has been balanced by collaboration. The artists he has worked with include Billy Bragg, Andy Gangadeen, Andy Cutting, Jean François Vrod and Hugh Lupton (Wood and Lupton’s "One in a Million" won Best Original Song at the BBC 2 Folk Awards in 2006). Recently he has worked alongside Martin and Eliza Carthy and others in The Imagined Village: "Cold Haily Rainy Night", performed by Wood and Eliza Carthy, took the award for Best Traditional Song at the Folk Awards in 2008.
His first solo album, The Lark Descending, was released in 2006 to wide acclaim. In 2009 his album, Trespasser, took on the idea of enclosure: spiritual, intellectual, cultural and physical. He has been more reticent about the genesis of Handmade Life — but the material clearly stems from a desire to explore a less human-centered world, and a world more engaged with the actual than the virtual.
£15.00
http://www.chriswoodmusic.co.uk/
A Midnight Mango presentation
http://www.midnightmango.co.uk/
American duo playing original songs in traditional Appalachian style.
www.hungrytown.net
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
Six piece London-based folk-rock band.
www.galleybeggar.com/wordpress
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
In recent years Reg has gained the recognition he clearly deserves. He?s a performer with great integrity, a true delight to spend the evening with. His album ?Dragonfly? received critical acclaim this autumn is and releasing a new compilation. People raved about his performance at Priddy this year. Bethany Porter plays sublime cello accompaniments to Reg?s wonderful songs. Widely sought after she is to be found in a number of line ups including the Eliza Carthy band.
www.regmeuross.com www.myspace.com/bethanycelloporter
£10
Contact: David Francis 32 The Chimes, Nailsea, BS48 4NH
Tel: 01275 540231 email: nailseafolkclub AT hotmail.co.uk
Ticket Information Line: 01275 790915
http://www.nailseafolkclub.co.uk/
http://www.nailseatithebarn.co.uk/
This flamboyant group of musicians from England, Ireland and France is taking UK audiences by storm with their unique and energetic perfomances. Four dynamic personalities present a fast-paced infectious show full of fresh, original songwriting as well as rearranged songs and tunes from the British Isles, uniting the rhythms of rock, pop and jazz with the universal appeal of traditional music.
Outstanding vocals and an astonishing array of acoustic instruments including fiddle, double bass, bouzouki, flute, saxophone, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, whistle and mandolin allow them to create their unmistakable sound.
A large dose of humour, a measure of eccentricity and an abiding sense of fun complete the band's recipe for truly entertaining performances.
8pm
£15.00
http://www.thedavidhall.org.uk/
Solo gig
www.bournemouthfolkclub.com
Tickets are available (email and reserve) from the folk club: paul AT fawm.net and also by internet from: www.wegottickets.com/location/737.
+ Richard & Lesley Quayle
This will a great evening. The gorgeous voice of Judy, and excellent playing from Kenny. With the added bonus of old friends of mine from way back for support.
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
The weekend will consist of evening performances by highly acclaimed singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph and respected poet Stewart Henderson. On the Saturday afternoon, there will be a song writing workshop with full details to be confirmed. This will include a buffet lunch which will be included in the ticket price. Folk will be able to order tickets to any one of the 3 events and there will be a special priced ticket for any wishing to attend all 3.
More details will be provided later!
Igor Outkine - tenor, accordion, balalaika
Sarah Harrison - violin, domra
The Mazaika Duo is a perfect, yet totally unconventional marriage of violin, accordion and voice, with performances full of fun, excitement and virtuosity, with emotional depth and musical subtlety. Mazaika can take you on a troika into the heart of Russia, where you will experience the joy and sorrow of Russian folk and Gypsy music and the fiery passion of the virtuoso violin.
Weekend Break £175 per person (2 nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast, including concert)
To book please contact: 01643 821 425 or Email: hotel AT yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR THIS ONE NIGHT
The legendary folk rock band Fairport Convention in their seated ‘acoustic’ format return to Poole with Wessex Acoustic Folk Club.
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
Guest Night No 55 ** Change of date **
This wonderful Welsh duo from Llantrisant have been loyal performers at the Acorn Folk Club, and they are much in demand.
Tickets £6.00 in advance and £6.50 on the door. Raffle
Always floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners are given a warm welcome. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line. Also tickets are on sale at the Old Ship Aground for Guest Nights.
Date changed from the usual Saturday to avoid the Queen's Diamond Jubilee weekend
Two of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat.
With a story that includes music making with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon ,Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, they have established
themselves as pillars of modern British folk.
Local support acts
7.30 pm start
Bar
For tickets (£10) and information tel. 01749 870078
FREE traditional music & dance festival – Extended Jubilee Special. Loads happening, including music sessions at The Bridge Inn & other venues around town.
“…we are a FREE festival run for the love of it, and we fundraise like mad through The year, as well as during the festival to help us keep it free. …we have just re-launched our website and are now taking bookings for our campsite (this is the bit we have to charge for because the school we use charges us - and they use these funds to help provide music lessons and instruments for the school pupils)… our performers list is continuing to grow, but we have already got a great variety of acts including Fable of the Bees, Dyer:Cummings, Carrivick Sisters, Harry Skinner and Dave Saunders of the Producers. We run lots of workshops, and are really excited to have returning for her 3rd year with us, Phil de la Haye who runs fantastic harmony singing workshops - these are thoroughly enjoyed by all, especially those who never thought they could sing, and we have asked Phil back this year due to popular demand! We also have morris sides and other dancing going on and lots more besides. As free festivals go, it is un-missable! Bex Smith”
John Lowday: 01398 323776, www.dulvertonfolkfestival.net
A "Three Days Late" Ceilidh with Bring and Share (finger food) supper.
£7 in advance, £8 on the door
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
Informal gathering as Pat and Ned are bringing members of Llantrisant Folk Club on a holiday in Minehead! So this makes a treat for us to join them. No entry fee but we will run a raffle, and it will be an opportunity for amateur performers to have more time than on a guest night.
Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line. Also tickets are on sale at the Old Ship Aground for Guest Nights.
Direct from NYC, one of the world's finest purveyors of acoustic blues, jazz and more
Doors: 8pm. Entry: £4
Corncrow’s distinctive approach to (mainly) traditional songs and tunes has led to their inclusion on four highly regarded UK folk compilation albums and an impressive list of festival and club appearances, without undue hype or hullaballoo. They are the resident act at Liskeard’s Barley Folk venue.
"I reckon they’re going to go places, because I really like their stuff!" Mike Harding. BBC Radio 2
Info and tickets via the website www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk or by phoning Kathy on 01202 732239
Authentic guitar and songs and memories of a brilliant songwriter.
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
An interactive weekend of song, music and dance in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
Walk & Wail!
Workshops; Folk Clubs; Tune Sessions; Concert; Survivors Session
In 2012 there will be no ticket charges. There will be just a charge per person for camping and plenty of opportunity to help our nominated charities by bucket collections and raffles.
For further information
Email: rogers.rant AT gmail.com
Or visit our web pages on
http://www.myspace.com/rogersrant
http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Rogers-Rant/177226882312761
Starting with a pre-festival ceilidh featuring Fiddlestix at The Brewer’s Arms on the evening of Friday 29th June.
Saturday 30th will be a full day of music, craft stalls and numerous entertainments in the village. It will culminate in two gigs at The David Hall – Rory McLeod at 5pm and Reg Meuross & Friends at 9pm - and local band, Bag of Rats, at The Brewers Arms
Full details of events will be issued later on but – following the ceilidh at The Brewer’s Arms on Friday 29th June - locals and visitors can look forward to a programme of folk music performers, Morris Men, clog and belly dancing, open mic sessions, poetry and spoken word events – including a “slam” poetry session (ie, the winner is the person who writes the poem that gets the most laughs!).
I can't wait to hear "Harry" at the club!!!
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
Guest Night No 56 - Eileen Ann's Birthday Party
subsidised guest night with the fabulous Bedlam Boys - they're bonny - All Welcome!
Tickets will be £3.50 plus raffle. As ever, everyone is more than welcome and of course there will be CAKE!!
Always floor spots, musicians, singers and listeners are given a warm welcome. Contact Eileen Ann or Jim on 01643 709394 or visit www.acornfolkclub.co.uk for all information and to buy on line. Also tickets are on sale at the Old Ship Aground for Guest Nights.
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
A "Three Days Late" Ceilidh with Bring and Share (finger food) supper.
£7.50 in advance, £8.50 on the door
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
Brings a new CD to the club
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
A "Three Days Late" Ceilidh with Bring and Share (finger food) supper.
£7.50 in advance, £8.50 on the door
7.30pm - 11.00pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
A "Three Days Late" Ceilidh.
Please note the later start time on a Friday, and no supper.
£7 in advance, £8 on the door
8.15pm - 11.30pm
Contact Monty Crook: 01308 423442
monty3dayslate AT yahoo.co.uk
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk
Doors 7.30, club starts at 8.00
Contact Bob Kirkpatrick 07786 654 074
www.sunrayfolkclub.co.uk