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January 2009 Events Guide
Please bear in mind that every effort is made to ensure that the details below are accurate, however some events are cancelled/sell out etc so please check with the venues/clubs before travelling long distances. Please email us to include your event listings and these will be added as soon as possible.
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Thursday 1st January 2009Singaround at The Tump Folk Club, British Legion, Heath Lane, Brinklow, Warwickshire
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Friday 2nd January 2009Camine at The Plough Inn, Lewson St, Norton, nr Sittingbourne, Kent
"The music Camine play is firmly rooted in the traditional music of the Celtic nations, songs and tunes from Ireland and Scotland with the occasional foray into European musical traditions. From high-energy jigs and reels to sublime songs, with style and flare, Camine play music both ancient and modern set very much in the contemporary arena."Unicorn Ceilidh featuring Peeping Tom at Hitchin Town Hall, Hitchin, Hertfordshire (New Year's Eve dance including food, by advance tickets only at £20 per head, available from 01582 724261 / 733113)
The Gloworms are a London-based trio playing exciting reinterpretations of traditional English dance rhythms. They formed in 2001 with the aim of playing bold music that makes a deep connection with 21st century people. The result is cool, subtle music with irresistable dance groove.Open night at The Valley Folk Club, Ivy Bush Hotel, High Street, Pontardawe, Swansea
"play, recite or just listen and sing choruses."
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Sunday 4th January 2009Singers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk Club, Wheal Dream Restaurant and Free House, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
All WelcomeSingers Night at Dinas Powys Folk Club, The Cross Keys Inn, Dinas Powys, Glamorgan
"In the true tradition of the folk club, this is where you can either come along and sing a couple of songs, or just turn up and listen.
All singers welcome - from the experienced to the more nervous!
You can sing covers or your own material.
You can play any acoustic instrument you can find. Pluck, blow or thump..."
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Monday 5th January 2009Open Mic/ Singaround The Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Romney St, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, Kent
Wendy Arrowsmith & Blind Summat supported by Len Hand and Lazymanz Flute at The Woodlark Folk Club, The Woodlark Inn, Church Street, Lambley, Nottingham
"Good Time (mainly!) Folk & Blues from North Yorkshire. Three talented musicians/ songwriters and a banjo player came together with a mission to cheer up the Folk Scene. The Result is...... Blind Summat! The Talented Musicians are: Wendy Arrowsmith. Wendy is establishing a name for herself on the Northeast Folk scene as a fine singer of traditional songs (Scottish, Irish, English & American) and as writer of folky style songs with a real sense of place and history. She says she mainly joined Blind Summat to laugh at the banjo player! Joolz Cavell is also well known on the North Yorkshire Folk Scene as a writer of fine contemporary folk songs, a talented percussionist and for her solid guitar style. She says she joined Blind Summat to pass the time between real gigs. Rebekah Findlay is another fine singer & musician and burgeoning songwriter. She says she joined Blind Summat to keep the old folks happy (i.e. the rest of the band). Paul Arrowsmith is the banjo player. He joined Blind Summat as it was the only gig he could get. Unaccompanied & folky!"Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrowboat Inn, Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
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Tuesday 6th January 2009Liz Simcock at Dartford Folk Club, Dartford, Kent
"Liz is a great songwriter and gorgeous singer with a relaxed and very endearing stage presence. We have seen her grow from strength to strength as a performer, and now stand easily alongside any of the female singer/songwriters working on the acoustic/folk music scene" Hitchen Folk Club
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Thursday 8th January 2009The Sultans of Squeeze at Folk at The Royal Oak, Lewes, Sussex
"Two maestros of free reed instruments and England’s finest folk singer. John Kirkpatrick and Chris Parkinson make their first appearance in the area. Unmissable!"Folk Night featuring Cruel Folk and The Kittiwakes at Great Bardfield Folk Club, Great Bardfield, Essex
'Cruel Folk write, record and perform original acoustic music in the modern English singer-songwriter tradition. A duo consisting of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Sean Holden and guitarist Paul Holden, their songs are rooted in the English folk tradition, telling stories of love, betrayal and death with passion and an open acknowledgement of the darker side of life.'
'The Kittiwakes craft timeless and magical acoustically dappled folk treats - gentle and alluring ostensibly Gaelic in sound texture and gorgeously flighty braided as they are by corteges of mandolins, accordions and violins.' - Losing TodaySingers' Night at Acoustic Folk at the Nursery, Nursery Inn, Green Lane, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire
Grace Notes at The Black Swan Folk Club, York
..ancient ballads, sentimental sagas and singalong satire, the eerie and the ethereal. Yet, like Maggie, Lynda and Helen, these disparities enhance in combination becoming far more than a sum of the already excellent parts.” Nigel Scofield, Tykes News
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Friday 9th January 2009
"Excellent, rootsy pop songs," Time Out.Navaro at Kontra Roots, Woodford nr Kettering, Northants
"Beth Navaro’s country sound now evolves into something new as she joins forces with singer/songwriters Pete White and Steve Austin . This disparate trio describe themselves as a ‘singers collective’ where the sound is about voices but the song is the star. Beth’s affection for roots music, Pete’s flair for anthemic melodies and Steve’s love of British and American folk all find their place in the NAVARO mix."Steve Tilston at The Newcastle & Potteries Folk Song Club, Blyth Bridge, Staffordshire
"...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments..." FrootsSingers Night at The Woodman Folk Club, Kingswinford, West Midlands
The Toyhearts at The Chindit, 113 Merridale Road, Wolverhampton
"The Toy Hearts, 5 piece bluegrass band from Birmingham, England continue to go from strength to strength in 2008. Formed in 2001, by founder members Stewart, Hannah and Sophia Johnson, the band became serious contenders when they began writing their own material a few years later. Their first critically acclaimed release ‘If The Blues Come Calling’ 2006, marked the real beginning of the band as it is now; with their trademark self penned material , sweet harmony vocals and a high octane delivery."
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Saturday 10th January 2009Will Duke and Dan Quinn at Elsies, at "The Queens Arms", Cowden Pound, Kent
"Will Duke and Dan Quinn sing traditional songs in unison and play English country dance tunes on melodeon and concertina."Junctions: English Music Breaking Formation: featuring The Tacet Ensemble and Spiers & Boden at The Studio, Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex
Celebrating the vital force of English music, Junctions combines the best of traditional English folk and contemporary classical music. Spiers & Boden and the Tacet Ensemble join together in concert to explore common threads in their musical languages. Alongside pieces from their own repertoires, they will be performing collaborative pieces written by Jon Boden, Ed Hughes, Alison Kay and John Spiers.
"The Tacet Ensemble bring imagination and sensitivity to all their performances of the music of our time" - Michael Finnissy
Spiers & Boden are "..,the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene" - the GuardianVicki Swan & Jonny Dyer at The Cellar Upstairs Folk Club, Euston, London
"Currently taking the world by storm, Vicki and Jonny are rightly “establishing themselves as one of the best young duos around on the folk scene today” (Famous Willows Folk Club). Although best-known for their instrumental skills with Scottish Smallpipes, accordion and even Swedish Nyckelharpa, the duo are well recognised for their songs arrangements too. With their blend of traditional material and contemporary interpretations, they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. "Navaro at The Maltings Arts Centre, St Albans, Hertfordshire
"Beth Navaro’s country sound now evolves into something new as she joins forces with singer/songwriters Pete White and Steve Austin . This disparate trio describe themselves as a ‘singers collective’ where the sound is about voices but the song is the star. Beth’s affection for roots music, Pete’s flair for anthemic melodies and Steve’s love of British and American folk all find their place in the NAVARO mix."Liz Simcock and Ember at Acoustic Routes, Cambridge
"Liz is a great songwriter and gorgeous singer with a relaxed and very endearing stage presence. We have seen her grow from strength to strength as a performer, and now stand easily alongside any of the female singer/songwriters working on the acoustic/folk music scene" Hitchen Folk Club
"The simple yet moving music centres around the miraculous blending of two very different voices: that of Welsh songstress Emily Williams, who also sails through the mix with her violin and sets up chunky rhythms with her nylon-strung guitar, and that of Rebecca Sullivan of Utah who fingerpicks a sparkling steel-string, and breaks out the harmonica for a song or two. You could call it contemporary folk – with an edge – and the group has been compared to Indigo Girls, The Be Good Tanyas, Simon and Garfunkel, Tracy Chapman, Michelle Shocked, Rickie Lee Jones and Dead Can Dance."Edwina Hayes at The Spring Bank Tavern, 29 Spring Bank, Hull, East Yorkshire
'A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song, with a voice as sweet as the angels' Nanci Griffith
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Sunday 11th January 2009Singers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk Club, Wheal Dream Restaurant and Free House, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
All Welcome
"This ‘must-see’ artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and powerful and tackles thought-provoking issues. He’s an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player, a zany wit and a superb performer."Ron Trueman-Border at The Black Lion, Hereford
"Ron employs a wealth of musical forms and influences to produce songs that vividly portray an Everyman's vision of life in the 21st century" Steve Clarke
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Monday 12th January 2009Open Mic/ Singaround The Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Romney St, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, Kent
"His songs - extremely well-crafted, thoughtful and heartfelt - resonate with decades of great American songwriters, from Buddy Holly... to Bob Dylan and beyond." Stereo Review.
Highly respected Nashville Singer/Songwriter who has worked hard building a strong UK following in recent years.
Kevin’s band features members of the chart topping Mavericks, and on this tour he is joined by the legendary Al Perkins, who can be found on recordings by among others, The Eagles.
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Tuesday 13th January 2009Red Ruth at St Neots Folk Club, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
"Formed in Jan 2008 by singer/songwriter Ian Rigg, Red Ruth completed it's final line up in June, when rehearsals for both the live shows and the debut album began in earnest. With a line up of amazing and renowned UK folk musicians, Red Ruth are tipped to be the next big thing on the folk festival scene."Vin Garbutt at The Cask, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
"This ‘must-see’ artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and powerful and tackles thought-provoking issues. He’s an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player, a zany wit and a superb performer."
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Wednesday 14th January 2009Zoox at Wales Millenium Centre - Foyer, Cardiff 6:15pm - Free
"Traditional tunes with a contemporary attitude"Zoox at Llantrisant Folk Club, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan
"Traditional tunes with a contemporary attitude"The Poozies at Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, Ceredigion
“Original, traditional, moving and uplifting, The Poozies are a band to suit all moods. This inspirational female folk super group have served up their fragrant casserole of inventive interpretations, creative collaborations and melodic mastery over the last 18 years, yet remain as fresh as ever, saturated by the spice of open-mindedness with which they happily explore the musical universe.
In this band of women, the passion of Sally Barker’s vivid voice is reinforced by the percussive power of her rock solid guitar; irresistible energy bursts from Eilidh Shaw’s faultless fiddle; the perfect precision of Patsy Seddon’s shimmering harp intertwines with the magical melodies of Mairearad Green’s delicately dextrous accordion, all grounded by the growling groove of Mary Macmaster’s capacious Camac electro harp and rounded off by the blending of five different yet sympathetic voices in heart-wrenching harmony."
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Thursday 15th January 2009Maggie Holland at Folk at The Royal Oak, Lewes, Sussex
"Now based in Edinburgh, this is a rare southern appearance for this very talented singer of traditional songs plus songwriter, with banjo and guitar."Steve Tilston at The Redbourn Folk Club, Redbourn, Hertfordshire
"...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments..." FrootsHere Be Dragons at The New Vic, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire
"Regarded as one of the foremost folk-rock bands to emanate from Wales, their live shows have had crowds dancing in the USA, England, Italy, France, Scotland, Germany, The Netherlands, Slovenija, Ireland, Switzerland and, of course, Wales.
Using acoustic instruments like banjos, mandolins, fiddles and accordions alongside drums and electric bass, they sing original and traditional songs in both Welsh and English. A rousing, exciting and very Welsh night!"The Blue Blokes 3 at The Assembly Rooms, Derby
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Wendy Arrowsmith at The Topic Folk Club, Bradford, West Yorkshire
"Wendy Arrowsmith - tremendous song and what a voice and performance .I think we're destined to hear more of her voice and guitar - brilliant singer - a gem."
“Flossie has a voice as clear and tuneful as a lark, with a pureness of quality to stop you in your tracks in the forest of a song” Colum Sands
“A truly impressive voice and excellent stage presence” Tanglefoot, Canada
“Flossie’s great! She came over from France and wowed everybody with her sensational voice, her gutsy guitar style, eclectic repertoire and franglais patter” Vin Garbutt
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Friday 16th January 2009Steve Tilston at Farncombe Music Club, Farncombe, Surrey
"...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments..." FrootsZoox at The Forest Folk Club, Coleford, Gloucestershire
"Traditional tunes with a contemporary attitude"The Toyhearts at The Bartons Arms, 144 Aston High Street, Newtown, Birmingham
"The Toy Hearts, 5 piece bluegrass band from Birmingham, England continue to go from strength to strength in 2008. Formed in 2001, by founder members Stewart, Hannah and Sophia Johnson, the band became serious contenders when they began writing their own material a few years later. Their first critically acclaimed release ‘If The Blues Come Calling’ 2006, marked the real beginning of the band as it is now; with their trademark self penned material , sweet harmony vocals and a high octane delivery."John Tams & Barry Coope at The Acorn Theatre, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
"John Tams (5 times winner Radio 2 Folk Awards) & Barry Coope Duo of the Year in BBC2 Radio 2 2008 Folk "Folk/Acoustic Night hosted by In Any Order at the Britannia Inn, Shepshed, Nr Loughborough, Leicestershire
"The venue is excellent, with great acoustics and we would like to extend the invitation to anyone wishing to enjoy a good night of live music."Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher at Chesterfield Folk Club, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
"Well known throughout their native county, Lincolnshire, both for their club work as a duo and as members of the Higgledy Piggledy band, Bill and Dave present a fine blend of voices mellowed by nearly thirty years of singing together. Their selection of songs encompasses both ancient and modern accompanied in traditional style on English and duet concertina, harmonium, and melodeon, with enough choruses to satisfy any audience."
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Saturday 17th January 2009Cole Stacey plus Still Waters at The Manor Hotel, The Beacon, Exmouth, Devon
Singer SongwriterThe Blue Blokes 3 at The Arts Centre, Bridport, Dorset
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Bag of Rats at The King William, Glastonbury, Somerset
"Spreading disease from the Somerset and Dorset area of the West Country comes a filthy scum slime of rats, in fact the Bag of Rats. The band have toured around the local area (to the dismay of all) gigging at festivals, pubs and folk clubs entertaining the crowds (is five people a crowd?) with their unique take on folk with influences in Traditional English Beer, Nuclear Physics (where's me bloody fusion? - you can't have nuclear physics without fusion), Blues, Irish, Jazz, Country, a smidgen of Ska (Naah), a hint of alternative (Alt what?) and a peppering of salt and psychedelic skiffle."Meltdown Ceilidh featuring 3Sticks with caller Gordon Potts at Clair Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, Sussex
(supported by SEFAN with additional support from Hobgoblin Music)Junctions: English Music Breaking Formation: featuring The Tacet Ensemble and Spiers & Boden at The Wilde Theatre, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell, Berkshire
Celebrating the vital force of English music, Junctions combines the best of traditional English folk and contemporary classical music. Spiers & Boden and the Tacet Ensemble join together in concert to explore common threads in their musical languages. Alongside pieces from their own repertoires, they will be performing collaborative pieces written by Jon Boden, Ed Hughes, Alison Kay and John Spiers.
"The Tacet Ensemble bring imagination and sensitivity to all their performances of the music of our time" - Michael Finnissy
Spiers & Boden are "..,the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene" - the Guardian"Simon Mayor is one of the worlds leading mandolin virtuosos and composers for the instrument as well as a fine guitarist, fiddle player and wit.
Simon Mayor & Hilary James at South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, Berkshire
Hilary James elegant singing is regarded as one of the purest singing voices to be found on the English musical stage. Quintessentially English, they easily cross the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.
They have that rare ability that allows them to perform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection held together by humorous introductions.
Their repertoire encompasses folk, traditional, Celtic, swing, blues and classical music richly illustrated by a diverse range of instruments from mandolin, guitar, banjo’s, ukuleles, double bass and Hilary’s famous giant mandobass - the latter generates a lot of interest at performances"The John Richards Band at Newhampton Folk Club, Wolverhampton
"Fine contemporary acoustic music with added bite from one of the scene’s best songwriters.
The Band plays trademark tight arrangements of John’s original songs, songs that refuse to be ignored.
Fine songs, fine singing, umbilical harmonies, and outstanding musical interplay add up to one of the most exciting new bands around."Vin Garbutt at Faldingworth Live, Faldingworth Memorial Hall, Faldingworth, Lincolnshire
"This ‘must-see’ artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and powerful and tackles thought-provoking issues. He’s an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player, a zany wit and a superb performer."Ron Trueman-Border at The Abbey Inn, Leeds
"Ron employs a wealth of musical forms and influences to produce songs that vividly portray an Everyman's vision of life in the 21st century" Steve Clarke
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Sunday 18th January 2009Singers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk Club, Wheal Dream Restaurant and Free House, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
All Welcome
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Monday 19th January 2009The Blue Blokes 3 at The Maltings, Farnham, Surrey
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Cherrington and Ward The Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Romney St, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, Kent
Folk, Jazz and Blues Fusion
"...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments..." FrootsTerry Emms at Waltham Abbey Folk Club, The Royal British Legion, Brooker Road, Essex
Singer SongwriterSingers/Session Night at The Woodlark Folk Club, The Woodlark Inn, Church Street, Lambley, Nottingham
Jim Eldon at Barnsley Folk and Acoustic Night, The Shaw Inn (upstairs room) Racecommon Rd, Barnsley, South Yorkshire
"The Bridlington Fiddler comes to Barnsley. Traditional songs and Fiddle playing. Jim is well known for his sessions for Andy Kershaw on BBC Radio 1 and 3, which include unusual covers of rock classics."Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrowboat Inn, Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
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Tuesday 20th January 2009The Bully Wee Band at Dartford Folk Club, Dartford, Kent
"Since their reformation in 2004, the Bully Wee Band have had no trouble proving that they are still a force to be reckoned with as one of Britain’s foremost exponents of acoustic folk/rock music. "Andy Smythe at St Neots Folk Club, St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Singer SongwriterThe Blue Blokes 3 at The Arts Centre, Warwick
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Adrian Burns at The Cask, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Acoustic Blues GuitaristThe Low Row Folk Session at The Railway Inn, Low Row near Brampton, Cumbria
The session/singaround takes place on the third Tuesday of the month, from 8.30pm onwards. There is no charge for entrance (just buy a drink to keep the landlady happy!) It's a friendly event and we welcome singers and musicians of all standards.Ailie Robertson and Ewan Robertson at Penicuik Folk Club, 34 High St, Penicuik, Midlothian
"Ailie Robertson from Edinburgh is one of Scotland`s leading young harpists. A five-time National Mod Gold Medalist and a BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2008 finalist, Ailie released her debut album in 2008 to great critical acclaim, demonstrating the versatility of the harp, showing it can not only be sweet and beautiful, but also strong, driving and rhythmic. 25-year-old guitarist and singer Ewan Robertson was accepted into the National Centre of Excellence for Traditional Music in Scotland in 2000 where he studied fiddle and pipes."
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Wednesday 21st January 2009Barber and Taylor at The Famous Willows Folk Club, Arundel, Sussex
'Acclaimed multi-instrumental duo playing bluegrass, country, folk and blues on guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo and pedal-steel. "Apart from their ability to write superb songs and play ukele, mandolin,banjo, electric bass, slide and lap-steel guitars-they have empathy. And incidentally their harmonies are pretty spot-on too.........................Barber & Taylor are a superb acoustic duo. It's that simple." Tim Carroll www.folkwords.com'Bella Hardy (with Chris Sherburn) at The West End Centre, Aldershot, Hampshire
"Bella's solo performances combine her mesmerising voice with intricate fiddle accompaniment to breath-taking effect."Steve Tilston at Carrington Triangle Folk Club, Nottingham
"...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who actually excels in all departments..." Froots
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Thursday 22nd January 2009The Anchor Inn, Cockwood, Nr Exeter, Devon
"Foot Stompin' Live Celtic Dance Music and Song"Bill Prince at Folk at The Royal Oak, Lewes, Sussex
"The debut in Lewes of a very engaging singer with a crisp and adventurous guitar style. Traditional and own songs."James Hollingsworth at The Golden Fleece, Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire
"James Hollingsworth’s main stage set on the Saturday afternoon of the festival ranged from what was grounded in the traditional – a voice buzzing in the ear, the familiar plucked guitar – to what seemed to border on the celestial, as both voice and a much effected, but delicately measured, acoustic guitar swept back and forth across the arena. James’ performance was captivating…truly so, as many followed him to the intimate surroundings of the Bar Stage later in the afternoon, where an equally diverse mixture of songs and styles was in evidence." - Abbey Mill Folk Festival, 2006Allan Mayall at Acoustic Folk at the Nursery, Nursery Inn, Green Lane, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Cheshire
The Blue Blokes 3 at The Met, Bury
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Simon Mayor & Hilary James at Station Village Hall, Bootle, Cumbria (Tel: 01229 718114 Tickets £6/Child £3.50 Family £15.50 – Start 7.30 p.m)
Hilary James elegant singing is regarded as one of the purest singing voices to be found on the English musical stage. Quintessentially English, they easily cross the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.
They have that rare ability that allows them to perform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection held together by humorous introductions.
Their repertoire encompasses folk, traditional, Celtic, swing, blues and classical music richly illustrated by a diverse range of instruments from mandolin, guitar, banjo’s, ukuleles, double bass and Hilary’s famous giant mandobass - the latter generates a lot of interest at performances"
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Friday 23rd January 2009
"Scottish-based singer and guitarist Alasdair released his first solo album of traditional songs, "The Crook of my Arm", in 2001. His second album "Farewell Sorrow" was one of the Observer's top albums of the year (top albums, not top folk albums!), and consists of beautiful self-written songs.
Alasdair's next album, "No Earthly Man", was a collection of traditional British ballads and his fourth, "The Amber Gatherers" was released in 2007. Alasdair is working on a new album, due for release in early 2009."Megson at Bourne Folk, Porton Hotel. Salisbury, Wiltshire
Home “This is first rate - if you don’t like this music you have a problem! Megson are a couple of potential stars, peaches and cream harmonies, melodic roots consciousness and a huge sense of individuality. ” fRootsBella Hardy (with Chris Sherburn) at The Northwich Folk Club, Northwich, Cheshire
"Bella's solo performances combine her mesmerising voice with intricate fiddle accompaniment to breath-taking effect."The Blue Blokes 3 at The Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal, Cumbria
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Simon Mayor & Hilary James at Drigg Parish Hall, Nr Seascale, Cumbria (Tel: 019467 24321 Tickets £6/ Child £3, Snr. £4 Family £13 – Start 7.00 p.m.)
Hilary James elegant singing is regarded as one of the purest singing voices to be found on the English musical stage. Quintessentially English, they easily cross the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.
They have that rare ability that allows them to perform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection held together by humorous introductions.
Their repertoire encompasses folk, traditional, Celtic, swing, blues and classical music richly illustrated by a diverse range of instruments from mandolin, guitar, banjo’s, ukuleles, double bass and Hilary’s famous giant mandobass - the latter generates a lot of interest at performances"
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Saturday 24th January 2009The Blue Blokes 3 at Southport Arts Centre, Southport, Merseyside
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Pete Coe at Birdsedge Live @ Birdsedge Village Hall, Penistone Road, Birdsedge, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (7.30 (doors open 7.00) Tickets £7.00 from 01484 606230)
"A One-Man Folk Industry!" was how Jim Lloyd described Pete Coe on Folk on 2. With a vast repertoire of traditional & original songs, dance tunes & dances playing bouzouki, melodeon, dulcimer, banjo & step percussion, he's been a professional musician since 1971. Pete looks to the tradition, but doesn't shrink from adapting and reinventing in order to move forward. He is essentially a storyteller, equally at home with lengthy traditional ballads as with pithy self-penned songs.He has recorded ten albums, broadcasts regularly on local and BBC radio and has appeared in several television programmes. Journalist Colin Irwin wrote in Mojo Magazine, "He explores the heartland of the English folk song revival with an ease and honesty that invests traditional songs with a simplistic beauty"Brother Crow + support from Kathryn Davidson and Dan Walsh at Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club, The Village Hall, Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire, DL6 0SH
"A formidable acoustic duo. The strength of their material suggests they have written songs that may well be with us for a long time to come” - Mike Wilson, Folking.ComVin Garbutt at St Patrick's Men's Club, Glenfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland
"This ‘must-see’ artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and powerful and tackles thought-provoking issues. He’s an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player, a zany wit and a superb performer."Simon Mayor & Hilary James at Embleton Village Hall, Embleton, Cockermouth, Cumbria (Tel: 019467 24321 Tickets £6/Child £3.50 Family £15.50 – From 7.30 p.m)
Hilary James elegant singing is regarded as one of the purest singing voices to be found on the English musical stage. Quintessentially English, they easily cross the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.
They have that rare ability that allows them to perform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection held together by humorous introductions.
Their repertoire encompasses folk, traditional, Celtic, swing, blues and classical music richly illustrated by a diverse range of instruments from mandolin, guitar, banjo’s, ukuleles, double bass and Hilary’s famous giant mandobass - the latter generates a lot of interest at performances"
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Sunday 25th January 2009
"The Wilders have a deep and compelling, foottapping sense of rhythm that lays the foundation, whether it's the oldtime "Jenny On The Road," the harddriving "When The Levee's Gone," or the honkytonkin' spiritual "Belshazzar." You can easily imagine pretty much any of the early Opry acts doing "The Blues Come Around" or a ballad like "Together Apart." Come to think of it, maybe that's the best label for them-a oneband oldtime Opry show." Bluegrass UnlimitedMeet in the Hedge, The Feathers Inn, Town Green, Wymondham, Norfolk
“Meet in the Hedge” is a monthly get together for people who like listening to, or performing live ‘acoustic’ music. We boast a friendly welcoming evening for both artists and audience.
Here’s some of what you can expect;
No restriction on the types of music played. (a typical evening often consists of a wide variety of styles and instruments which could include, guitar, bodran, saxophone, trumpet, recorder, violin or even on one occasion a Sarangi).
No Booking to perform. (Just turn up and ask to play, we’ll fit you in).Ron Trueman-Border at The Locks Inn, Geldeston, Norfolk (3:00pm)
"Ron employs a wealth of musical forms and influences to produce songs that vividly portray an Everyman's vision of life in the 21st century" Steve ClarkeSingers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk Club, Wheal Dream Restaurant and Free House, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall
All WelcomeThe Blue Blokes 3 at The Sage, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Simon Mayor & Hilary James at Haile Village Hall, Haile, Nr Egremont, Cumbria (Tel: 01946 841415 Tickets £6/Child £3.50 Family £15.50 – Start 7.30 p.m)
Hilary James elegant singing is regarded as one of the purest singing voices to be found on the English musical stage. Quintessentially English, they easily cross the great musical divides from British ballads to blues and Berlioz.
They have that rare ability that allows them to perform a truly diverse array of music with respect and affection held together by humorous introductions.
Their repertoire encompasses folk, traditional, Celtic, swing, blues and classical music richly illustrated by a diverse range of instruments from mandolin, guitar, banjo’s, ukuleles, double bass and Hilary’s famous giant mandobass - the latter generates a lot of interest at performances"
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Monday 26th January 2009Open Mic/ Singaround The Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Romney St, Knatts Valley, Sevenoaks, Kent
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Tuesday 27th January 2009The Blue Blokes 3 at The Anvil Arts Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."
"The Wilders have a deep and compelling, foottapping sense of rhythm that lays the foundation, whether it's the oldtime "Jenny On The Road," the harddriving "When The Levee's Gone," or the honkytonkin' spiritual "Belshazzar." You can easily imagine pretty much any of the early Opry acts doing "The Blues Come Around" or a ballad like "Together Apart." Come to think of it, maybe that's the best label for them-a oneband oldtime Opry show." Bluegrass Unlimited
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Wednesday 28th January 2009Martin Carthy at Mrs Yarringtons Music Club, Battle, East Sussex
"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 (Topic TSCD527) 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 & 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."
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Thursday 29th January 2009Listen and you shall hear - The Life and Work of Lucy Broadwood at Folk at The Royal Oak, Lewes, Sussex
"As told, sung and played by Irene Shettle and Ralph Jordan."Cara Dillon at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush, London
"Cara has an incredibly rare talent that you only come across a handful of times in your whole life. Her gentle charm and natural personality combine with a mesmerizing gift to relate a great story through song and has helped her to defy borders, cultures and even languages. She is an emotive and captivating performer at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll be there for a very long time."Martin Carthy at Redbridge Drama Centre, South Woodford, London 020 8527 8419
"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 (Topic TSCD527) 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 & 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."Kiss The Mistress at The Redbourn Folk Club, Redbourn, Hertfordshire
"Kiss the Mistress is a trio whose dynamic and exciting sound is rooted in Gaelic tradition. The unique combination of 'cello/voice (Ginny Davis) and chromatic button accordion (John Ramirez) underpinned by the driving rhythmical counterpoint of bodhran (Roy Jones) creates a sound that is both unique and engaging. Always searching for ancient resonances, they give voice to the tunes and songs that draw them. With skillfully crafted arrangements they celebrate the breadth of pan European music and perform their own self penned material."The Mandolinquents at New Greenham Arts Centre, Newbury, Berkshire
The Mandolinquents feature everything from hot swing and ragtime instrumentals from the mandolin orchestras of the 1930s: Irving Berlin, Mozart, Ravel and Tchaikovsky to lively reels and beautiful traditional Irish airs to Chinese and Brazilian folk tunes. All this played with infectious fun, off-beat humour and stunning virtuosity on mandolin, mandola, mandocello, mandobass and classical guitar, with the occasional burst of song or fiddle.Bella Hardy (with Chris Sherburn) at The Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff
"Bella's solo performances combine her mesmerising voice with intricate fiddle accompaniment to breath-taking effect."
"A dynamic English folk ensemble from Sheffield, Crucible marry driving and infectious instrumental music with richly layered harmony song and subtle accompaniments. Their music combines the deepest roots of their native tradition with a fresh and contemporary edge to produce performances sparking with raw energy."
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Friday 30th January 2009Cara Dillon at The Arts Centre, Norwich, Norfolk
"Cara has an incredibly rare talent that you only come across a handful of times in your whole life. Her gentle charm and natural personality combine with a mesmerizing gift to relate a great story through song and has helped her to defy borders, cultures and even languages. She is an emotive and captivating performer at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll be there for a very long time."Bella Hardy (with Chris Sherburn) at The Bodmin Folk Club, Bodmin, Cornwall
"Bella's solo performances combine her mesmerising voice with intricate fiddle accompaniment to breath-taking effect."Bag of Rats at The Royal George, 11 High Street, West Coker, Nr Yeovil, Somerset
"Spreading disease from the Somerset and Dorset area of the West Country comes a filthy scum slime of rats, in fact the Bag of Rats. The band have toured around the local area (to the dismay of all) gigging at festivals, pubs and folk clubs entertaining the crowds (is five people a crowd?) with their unique take on folk with influences in Traditional English Beer, Nuclear Physics (where's me bloody fusion? - you can't have nuclear physics without fusion), Blues, Irish, Jazz, Country, a smidgen of Ska (Naah), a hint of alternative (Alt what?) and a peppering of salt and psychedelic skiffle."Erin's Ceilidh in aid of Poole Hospital Neonatal Unit at St Peter's School, Holdenhurst Avenue, Bournemouth BH7 6RG
Tickets £6 (£7 on door)
Raffle, BYO drinks
Music and songs from Murphy's Lore www.myspace.com/murphysloreceilidh
Special guests including Tinderbox
To raise money for the Neonatal Unit to say thanks for their care of baby Erin (daughter of Noeleen and Alex of Murphy's Lore)Bellowhead at Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan, Ceredigion
“Wild, joyous, perverse, bold, crazed, full-blooded, intricate, fearless, funny, epic and mostly BIG… Bellowhead don’t disappoint. Prepare to be amazed." fRoots
The rousing, sharp-suited Bellowhead were first unleashed onto an unsuspecting audience at the Oxford Festival in April 2004, brought together by the award-winning duo Spiers and Boden. Their plan was to gather a talented collective of disparate musicians into a group capable of playing many styles, idioms and textures from around the world from big band through soul, jazz and funk, to classical strings - yet retaining, at its heart, an exquisite sensitivity to the essence of English traditional music.
With a variety of more eccentric influences including brass, strings, disco music, sea shanties and Tom Waits, Bellowhead take “outrageous but enthralling liberties with some of folk’s hardy veterans, turning Rigs of the Time into a knockabout show tune…and Death and the Lady into a Victorian melodrama” Mojo.Martin Carthy at Norden Farm Arts Centre, Maidenhead, Berkshire
"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 (Topic TSCD527) 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 & 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."Vicki Swan and Jonny Dyer at The Baccapipes Folk Club, Keighley, West Yorkshire
"Currently taking the world by storm, Vicki and Jonny are rightly “establishing themselves as one of the best young duos around on the folk scene today” (Famous Willows Folk Club). Although best-known for their instrumental skills with Scottish Smallpipes, accordion and even Swedish Nyckelharpa, the duo are well recognised for their songs arrangements too. With their blend of traditional material and contemporary interpretations, they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh."Vin Garbutt at Carlisle Folk & Blues Club, The Sunset Suite, Brunton Park, Carlisle United Football Club, Carlisle, Cumbria
"This ‘must-see’ artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and powerful and tackles thought-provoking issues. He’s an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player, a zany wit and a superb performer."
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Saturday 31st January 2009The Blue Blokes 3 at The South Bank Centre, Waterloo, London
"The Blue Blokes 3 are old pals Ian Anderson (English Country Blues Band, Hot Vultures, Ian Anderson’s Country Blues Band, Tiger Moth and more) on vocals, guitar & slide guitar, Lu Edmonds ( Mekons, Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Shriekback, PiL, The Damned, Kirsty MacColl and many more) on vocals, cumbus, saz, guitar and more, and Ben Mandelson (Billy Bragg’s Blokes, 3 Mustaphas 3, Tiger Moth, Orchestre Jazira, Magazine, Amazorblades and many more) on vocals, mandolin, baritone bouzouki, banjo, tenor guitar, guitar and more."Martin Carthy at Sunray Folk Club, Broadmayne Village Hall, Dorset
"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 (Topic TSCD527) 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 & 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."Fret and Fiddle at Newhampton Folk, Wolverhampton
"Founded in Birmingham in 2000 award winning jazz trio Fret & Fiddle draw inspiration from the small string bands of the 30's and 40's, and particularly from the most famous of all: the Quintette du Hot Club de France featuring Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.
Their repertoire consists of songs that Grappelli played during his 75-year career - from Gypsy Jazz to the top hits of Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hart, George Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael and Grappelli's own songs."
"A trio featuring the legendary English fiddler Dave Swarbrick (ex-Fairport Convention, Whippersnapper), known affectionately as Swarb, ace guitarist Kevin Dempsey (Whippersnapper) and multi-instrumentalist Maartin Allcock (ex-Fairport Convention, ex-Jethro Tull). Swarb’s Lazarus play mostly traditional music of the British Isles."Vin Garbutt at Teesdale Restaurant, 9 Kings Bistro, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham
"This ‘must-see’ artist who has won a sheaf of Folk Awards and a legion of fans never fails to delight! His songwriting is witty and powerful and tackles thought-provoking issues. He’s an accomplished guitarist and fine whistle player, a zany wit and a superb performer."
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