Folk and Roots presents 'Monday Monday', a night of the best of the folk and roots scene which will be held on the first Monday of the month in central London as from October 2009. See 
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White Wheel Photography
Kent based Photography with increasing portfolio on the folk scene.
South East Folk Arts Network
"The role of the South East Folk Arts Network is that of enabler: offering an information, advisory, co-ordinating and networking service to the traditional arts in the region.
Folk tradition and folk practice of the South East are vibrant and varied. The area is a rich patchwork of festivals, concerts, workshops, dances, music sessions, clubs and - above all - involvement."
Kent Cajun
Promoting Cajun and Zydeco music and dancing in Kent and the South East.
Island Folk, Bradstow Mill, 125,High Street, Broadstairs, Kent
New Broadstairs folk club holding its opening night on 23rd July with Adrian O - singer, songwriter and storyteller
Musicians wanting floorspots are most welcome, but we ask that they contact the club first on 01843 602460 or e-mail on zigzag.wanderer@virgin.net
The Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs
Live music every friday and saturday.
The Barnaby Rudge, Broadstairs
Regular folk events usually on a monday evening.
Elsies, at "The Queens Arms", Cowden Pound, Kent
Guest Nights every second Saturday of the month.
Tunbridge Wells Folk, Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Club
Meets monthly in Tunbridge Wells
The Poacher Inn, Hartlake Rd, Tudeley, Nr Tunbridge
Roots, Blues and Jazz Nights every Thursday evening.
The Grassroots Band & Friends at The Eight Bells, Hawkhurst, Near Tunbridge - on the third tuesday of each month
"Formed in 1973, the band have a long and exciting CV working both in the UK and abroad, even journeying to the US in the late 1970s where they had the privilege of sharing a stage with the "father of bluegrass", legendary mandolin player Bill Monroe! Featuring guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle and double bass, complete with stunning trademark vocal harmonies, the band have spent a collective lifetime bringing bluegrass to new audiences by way of their highly entertaining and accessible live act."
From gigging in small intimate venues to The Royal Albert Hall, Tom has a strong reputation for delivering first class performances. Described by Mike Harding as a 'great singer -songwriter', Tom is a big man with a big musical personality. Using his gravelly, deep and powerfully resonant voice, Tom entertains audiences with impassioned songs of love, life and everything else in-between..
As well as his solo performances at venues and festivals nationwide, Tom tours with the Phil Beer Band and recently launched his second album Living With The Flaws (released on Phil Beer's independent record label Chudleigh Roots) at the Fareham and Gosport Easter Festival.
Crayside Folk Club, Seven Stars, Foots Cray High Street, Sidcup, Kent
Held every Monday evening, Acoustic and Unplugged Singaround
Travellers Rest Folk Club at the Rising Sun in Twitton Lane, Otford near Sevenoaks, Kent
Every second Thusday of the month,
Monthly guest and floor singers welcome
Tel : 01255 674889
e-mail: j-fitzgerald@btconnect.com
| The Rig Band Acoustic Roots & Blues |
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The Hot Rats "One of Southern England's most exciting Celt style folk/rock outfits" -Traditional Music Maker, November 2000 |
| Pig's Ear "Pig's Ear is an eclectic family folk music band, based in Edenbridge and Tonbridge, Kent, England." |
| The Climax Ceilidh Band "Glorious, orgasmic ceilidh music" |
| Sally Ironmonger Trio |
| Florida "Florida's sound is unique : a brassy collision of traditional English country dance and good time jazz, underpinned by muscular dance rhythms, generating hair-raising harmonies from a melting pot of roots and rock influences." |
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Square The Circle Folk Dance Band "Square The Circle Folk Dance Band, based in East Sussex, are a four-piece band plus caller, providing an ideal package for Ceilidhs, Barn Dances, Weddings or any other function involving community dancing in the Surrey, Sussex and West Kent area." |
| David James Rumsey Band "The Kentish based David James Rumsey Band deliver a unique style of live "folk rock" music to an ever growing audience. David's dynamic blend of traditional folk songs, together with modern covers and David's own original material, can only be described as an exclusive signature sound for the band." |
| The Abbys Ceilidh Band "London's premier Irish Traditional Music Band specialising in Irish Ceilidh Dances, Irish Sessions, Concerts and Events with Mike Pelton Vocals/Guitar/Mandolin, Mike Hartes Vocals, Guitar Colette O'Dowd Accordian, Kirsten Hughes Fiddle Vocals The band members have appeared on T.V and Radio and have performed at festivals in the U.K and Europe and released records in the States" |
| Relig Oran Traditional music from Brittany, England, Ireland and beyond played with a contemporary and exciting twist. |
| Camine "Camine are twin sisters Zinta and Ramona Egle. Zinta playing guitar and vocals, Ramona playing whistles / low whistles, fiddle, harp and vocals." |
| Stuart Pendrill |
| Foolproof "Dynamic vocals and strong harmonies combine with slick arrangements on guitars and mandolin to deliver a collection of great songs gathered over years - songs which say something real and immediate from the best of American and UK writers, with jazz/blues standards and the occasional gem from Europe." |
| Driftwood Driftwood a Folk band based in Deal, in Kent UK Driftwood are Sue Blaskett, Maggie Marshall, Rose Dowd and Dave Marshall. We play acoustic folk with a link to the sea or just any song that takes our fancy. |
| Son of Kirk Tunbridge Wells based band, who combine folk and blues with a little bit of bluegrass and world music. |
The Wheatsheaf
This Bough Beech pub holds Music nights every Wednesday night (phone 01732 700254 for details). (Map)
Tonbridge Folk Club (Nellie's)
Held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at the Rose and Crown, 125 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1DD.
Phone 01892 - 822945 info@tonbridgefolkclub.org
Twitton near Otford. Travellers Rest Folk Club at the Rising Sun
Twitton
Pam Waters 01731 458051 Meets 1nd Thursday of month Details and bookings Jon and Pam 01155 679131
Dartford
Folk
Club
Meets every Tuesday with guests
The Riverside Folk Club, Horton Kirby, Dartford (Map
Meets every Sunday Night, all welcome, expect bluegrass, country, folk, and more.
Open Mic night (The Rhythm Room) at the Fighting Cocks, Horton Kirby, Dartford, Kent
Held every other Wednesday, this is a semi Acoustic evening open to all style of music, instruments/singers & abilities
new players/singers are always most welcome!
The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford
Regular Folk and Roots concerts at this purpose built Dartford venue
Folk Music Workshops at The Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, Kent (7.45pm till 9.45pm)
Meet every Wednesday at the mjc 7.45pm to 9.45pm. Any instrument and experience welcome. For more information call 01322 225567
Based near Tunbridge Wells at the forefront of musical activities in South East England. Traditional, folk and dance music from pre-Tudor times to Ragtime and Swing. Musical instrument sales and schools presentations.
Sessions in Kent
Sessions in pubs in and around West Kent and beyond.
The Beacon Folk Club, Tunbridge Wells
Meet on the second and fourth Mondays in the month.
The Bottleneck Blues Club
Holds regular acoustic blues gigs in Rochester and Maidstone
The Good Intent, John Street, Rochester
Folk Singaround Session on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month
Acoustic open mike night each 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Maverick @ Zebra, Maidstone, Kent
"Maverick @ Zebra, is intended to present the finest perfrmers in the singer-songwriter, acoustic, country and rootsy music genres, many of whom usually only play London venues. They will now be appearing in Maidstone, saving mid-Kent music fans the hassle of trying to get into central London. "
The Open House Acoustic Music Club, Maidstone
Meets first, third and Fifth Monday of the month, at the Pilot, Upper Stone Street, with regular guests and floor spots. New performers are always welcome and may be considered for showcase evenings. - email clive.lever@tiscali.co.uk or tel 01622 672277 and ask for Anne or Clive for details.
The Hook and Hatchet, Hocking, Nr Maidstone
Monthly Celtic night and regular cajun, zydeco and americana sessions.
Country Dave and Friends Jam Night (Alt-Country and Blues) at The Flower Pot, 96 Sandling Road, Maidstone, Kent
Every Tuesday Evening
Mr Gig
The guide to music in East Kent - covers all genres, gigs and venues.
The Eight Bells, 43 High Street, Tenterden
Holds Folk Nights on the second Tuesday of each month (Map)
Orpington Folk Club
Orpington Folk Music and Song Club exists to promote folk music and song. It is a non profit making organisation and is for those who wish to listen to or take part in an informal evening of folk music and song.
Orpington Folk Club is a members club. Visitors, new members and performers are welcome.
Orpington Friday Folk
Every Friday Orpington Liberal Club, 7 Station Road, Orpington, Kent
Sue 01689 838077 - bookings
or Email
Open Mic Night at The Crown, School Road in Chislehurst, hosted by the Missouri Gutts.
Last Tuesday of every month (starting from 31st July) from 8:30 pm.
All kinds, and abilities, of acoustic music welcomed. More details from missouri.gutts@ntlworld.com
Kent & E Sussex Gig Guide is the leading supplier of the Kent Gig Guide and music in Kent news to the media and music community. Kentgigs.com is continuing to increase the availability of up to date leisure information everywhere.
Medway Folkus
Books some of the best known national and international Folk Acts
Unfortunately the Medway Folkus site appears to point elsewhere at the moment but they are still organising regular concerts at the Brook and Central Theatres in Chatham - Visit www.medway.gov.uk/theatrebookings and click on Folk for dates.
The Honourable Pilot Folk Night, Will Adams Way, Gillingham, Kent
New Folk Night on the last Friday. Hosted by alternating resident bands Drowsie Maggie and Wild Turkey (Dindon Sauvage) and with guest bands/artists. Floor spots available.
Venue: The Honourable Pilot (Next to the Travel Inn) , Will Adams Way, Gillingham, Kent ME8 6BY Nice atmosphere, good beers, friendly landlord. Free entry. For further info contact James Armstrong 01304 212521/07769 723760
The Barge, Gillingham
Regular Folk and acoustic gigs.
ROOTS (Rainham Oast Old Time Sessions), Rainham
"This American Old time, bluegrass music & dance club takes place in Rainham on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday every month"
The Moore or Less Folk Club, Rainham
Faversham Folk Club
Meets every Wednesday with regular guests
Folk in the Barn, Canterbury
"For the best Folk / Roots / Acoustic music concerts, in beautiful venues, in Canterbury and surrounding area. Fab, friendly Folk in the Barn. Original venue - the beautiful Kingston Barn in the village of Kingston south of Canterbury, but also the stunning Canterbury Cathedral International Study Centre and the charming Playhouse, Whitstable. See website for forthcoming events or ring Debs on 07799 790738"
Whitstable Folk Club, Whitstable, Kent
Held on the first Thursday of each month at Whitstable Labour Club.
Casey's Ale House
Regular folk/acoustic Nights on Thursday and Friday evenings at this Canterbury Pub.
The George Inn, The George Inn, Stone Street, Stelling Minnis
Live Music every Friday at this Stelling Minnis pub.
The Drum Folk Club
Meets every Thursday at the Drum, Stone Street, Stanford, Nr Hythe, Kent (Map)
For further information phone David on 01797 320518
The Yew Inn, Barfrestone, Dover
Regular Thursday evening concerts
Friday Folk Club
meets every Friday at the RMA Club, Walmer Green, Deal, Kent at 8.15pm.
Mainly singer's nights, with guest artists approx once a month.
For more information ring Avril on 01843 864208
STROOD
THE PRINCE OF WALES
9 high Street
For the best in Irish and Cajun
Southern Counties Folk Federation (SCoFF)
"Is a loose confederation of Folk Clubs, Arts Centres, Concert Venues, Festivals and Organisations promoting Folk and related Acoustic Music in the Southern Counties of England and the Channel Islands. "