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| August 2010 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. For this month see the calendar to the right or for months ahead see: September, October, November, December |
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Sunday 1st August 2010
Open Mic Folk Night at The Nelson Tavern, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset
Open mic night hosted by Alex Hall, a local artist.
All artists who take part are eligable for a free pint / small glass of wine / soft drink at the bar once they've played.
It's a great, growing, laid back night in a cosy non-judgemental environment. All artists are welcome, with artists so far playing anything from covers of The Beatles to more folk-styled self-written songs.
No Fixed Abode at The Anchor Inn, Beer, Dorset 1:00m- Free
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Get Rhythm Presents... Americana Unplugged, at The Foundry, 13-14 Foundry St Brighton, BN1 4AT
Every Sunday from 7.30 the best Americana and American roots artists from Brighton, Sussex and beyond play live and unplugged.
The atmosphere and acoustics of this comfy, candlelit, intimate space make it perfect for listening to completely acoustic Americana
Rita Hosking at Minstrel Court, Wendy, Royston, Hertfordshire
"Rita sings original mountain roots music - soulful ballads and old time drive. This California girl delivers songs deeply rooted in her family's frontier experience. A descendant of Cornish miners, who sang in the mines, Rita grew up with deep regard for folk music and the power of the voice."
Geoff Watson and Tom Davenport at The Hole Note Acoustic Club, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Singer Songwriters
The Wilders at The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
"This quintessential old time acoustic quartet celebrates all that was once right and good about country music." -- Patchchord.com
Blueflint at The Isles Inn, Portree, Isle of Skye
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
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Monday 2nd August 2010
Christi Andropolis and David Newey and support from You are Wolf at MondayMonday, The Green Note, Parkway, Camden, London
Hailing from New York State, Christi is singer and fiddle player whose musical inspirations range from the Southern states of the US to the UK. From delta blues to Appalachian tunes, she combines influence of her American roots with a flair for Scottish and English fiddle.
David is a guitarist, songwriter and singer who currently tours with Christi, Tom McConville (BBC Folk Musician of the Year), and the band Rubus. He is one of the most in-demand acoustic guitar players in the business, with Froots calling his playing 'Brave and imaginative', and Rock 'n Reel praising his 'Subtle and intricate acoustic guitar'.
You Are Wolf peddles experimental folk and originals through looped vocals, melodica, bass and whatever else she can lay her hands on.
Folk at The Foresters, Wilmington, Kent
Informal Session/Singaround
Singers Night at The Tudor Folk Club, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
The Grass Mountain Hobos + The Henry Brothers at The Arts Centre, Norwich
"With a stage show that harkens back to the days of the travelling salesman, The Hobos are the cure-all elixir for those requiring entertainment. Their brand of music is authentic and complex, mixing equal parts of the carnival, farm, tavern and circus. Two acoustic guitars, a banjo, mandolin, doghouse bass and a fiddle create the unique backdrop over which the six vocalists paint malevolent yet harmonious works of art."
The Quebe Sisters at The United Services Club, Widnes, Cheshire
"When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced kway-bee) take to a stage to play and sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are mesmerized. Add the swinging rhythm guitar of World Champion fiddler Joey McKenzie and the upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes a force of nature."
Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrow Boat, 38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Singers, musicians, poets and all always welcome
Club Night at The Bridge Folk Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Blueflint at The Old Bridge Inn, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore, Inverness-shire
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
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Tuesday 3rd August 2010
The Quebe Sisters at The Luminaire, Kilburn, London
"When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced kway-bee) take to a stage to play and sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are mesmerized. Add the swinging rhythm guitar of World Champion fiddler Joey McKenzie and the upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes a force of nature."
Mississippi MacDonald at Freedom of Expression, The Green Dragon, 58-60 High Street, Croydon, South London
"Mississippi" Ol MacDonald plays and sings the real delta blues.
Mississippi is the owner of the world's smallest blues museum - he owns one of
Robert Cray's guitar picks and a splinter of wood from the shack in which Muddy
Waters was born.
Dave Ellis & Boo Howard at The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club, Leigh on Sea, Essex
Singer Songwriter Duo
The Globe Acoustic Sessions at The Globe Pub, Winfield Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
All styles are welcome, it's totally acoustic and we have everything
from bluegrass, contemporary self-penned and trad folk going on.
contact email is flashmeister84@gmail.com
Open Mic at The Vernon Arms Folk Club, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon. Derby
Singers Night at Belper Folk Club, Belper, Derbyshire
Singers Night at Cramlington Folk Club, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland
Twelfth Day at Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
“Vibrant young Orkney/Borders duo who have been entrancing audiences UK wide with song, harp and fiddle. Their music is fast and furious yet playful and reflective, mixing Scottish folk with jazz and classical touches."
Tillers Folly at Eden Theatre, Inverness
"The music of Tiller's Folly is uniquely representative of Canada's proud Scottish heritage. For over a dozen years, they have been collecting and interpreting Scots traditional music from a global perspective, tracing its many influences through North American music traditions. Performing the width and breadth of the North American continent, and throughout the United Kingdom."
Blueflint at Tobermory Arts Centre, Isle of Mull
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
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Wednesday 4th August 2010
Mai Hernon at Walthamstow Folk Club, Wood Street, Walthamstow, East London
Traditional Irish singer holding her London Launch of her latest CD
Singaround at The White Horse Folk Club, The Fox Inn, Swindon Street, Highworth, Wiltshire
Sara Gray and Kieron Means at The Lamb Folk Club, Eastbourne, East Sussex
"This acclaimed mother and son duo are two of the finest exponents of old-time American and English traditional music"
The Toyhearts with support from Dan Walsh at The Urban Fox Folk Club, Birmingham
Since the release of their first album in 2006 and having just finished their third Birmingham based bluegrass and swing outfit, The Toy Hearts, have gained an enviable reputation as one of the UK's hottest acts on the emerging acoustic scene.
Bram Taylor at Spalding Folk Club, Spalding, Lincolnshire
"Bram Taylor is an entertaining artist with a distinctive voice and relaxed stage presence who gives an evening "Taylored" to suit his audience. Bram calls on a large repertoire of traditional songs, together with contemporary and humorous material, performed on acoustic guitar, duet concertina, or unaccompanied. "
Singers Night at Rivelin Folk Club, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
"The club enjoys acoustic music in a wide variety of genres including traditional, roots revival, blues, jazz, country and americana. Unaccompanied singers, instrumentalists and singer/players are all equally welcomed. The club is particularly eager to welcome beginners."
The Wilders at The Buccleuch Centre, Langholm, Dumfriesshire
"This quintessential old time acoustic quartet celebrates all that was once right and good about country music." -- Patchchord.com
The String Contingent at Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline, Fife
“Fiddler Chris Stone from Sydney, Australia; multi-instrumentalist Holly Downes from near the Blue Mountains outside Sydney, Australia. and guitarist Graham McLeod from Aberdeen. Original acoustic string music drawing from celtic, baroque and bluegrass styles.”
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Thursday 5th August 2010
Guy Buttery at The Green Note, Camden, London
One of the finest acoustic guitarists to ever emerge from the South African music industry, Guy Buttery is something of a national treasure. This travelling whirlwind has toured four continents in over a dozen countries alongside some of the world’s finest artists. The Mail & Guardian described Guy as “immersing himself entirely into the soul of his guitar, coaxing sonic shapes and forms of such startling originality from it that his instrument acts as a kind of lightning conductor for the sound of another realm.”
The Lantern Society at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BL 8.30 pm
"'Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou's Lantern Society is rightly billed as London's Finest Folk Club. Upstairs in the convivial surroundings of the Dickensian Betsey Trotwood, in the City of London, the finest folk from all over the capital and beyond congregate to regale one another with story and song. Although first and foremost what they nobley achieve is to have a good old knees up.'
The night is accompanied by the Lantern Society Radio Hour, a fornightly online free radio show bringing you the best performances from the lantern society stage."
Irish Traditional Folk Session at The Drifwood Spars, Trevaunance Cove, St. Agnes, Cornwall 8:30 onwards
All Welcome
Brixham Folk Night at The Ernie Lister Bar, Quayside Hotel, King Street Brixham. Devon
Resident live folk band playing electric/acoustic folk and roots. Guests very welcome to perform in the middle of the evening.
Accompaniment can sometimes be provided if required. Lots of different styles featured.
All welcome.
Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou and The RG Morrison at The Prince Albert, Brighton, Sussex
Singers Night at Orpington Folk Club, Orpington, Kent
The Mersea Session at The Coast Inn, West Mersea, Essex
If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night. The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Maldon Gold, Champion Beer of Britain 2007. But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30. Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.
Dumbles Folk Singaround at The Dumbles Pub, Westhorpe, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
"At the Dumbles Folk we welcome all musicians, singers, poets and listeners"
Live Klezmer music from Deli Babies and friends at The Kings Arms, Bloom Street, Salford, M3 6NA, 9.30pm.
Contact Ros for more info on rosfish@o2.co.uk
Steve Turner at Fleetwood Folk Club. Fleetwood, Lancashire
"A shining example of the music the British folk scene is capable of producing."
FRoots
Gaberlunzie at The Star Folk Club, Glasgow
"Robin Watson and Gordon Menzies have been together as Gaberlunzie since the early 1970s and are well known for producing an exciting blend of modern and traditional songs. Essentially Scottish, with an emphasis on rhythm and harmony, Gaberlunzie has a wide appeal to audiences both at home and abroad. They have travelled extensively in Europe, Canada, United States, and the Middle East, taking with them not only Scottish music but also that other extra special ingredient - Scottish humour. "
The Wilders at Birnam Arts Centre, Dunkeld, Perthshire
"This quintessential old time acoustic quartet celebrates all that was once right and good about country music." -- Patchchord.com
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Friday 6th August 2010
Boujemaa Bouboul & Gnawa UK at The Green Note, Camden, London
"Gnawa UK is an African music group that originate from the southern Moroccan city of Tarroudant. Their music has its roots in West Africa and is infused with the spirit of Morroco. It mixes the past with the present performing traditional Gnawa music, or a fusion of Gnawa and contemporary styles. The Gnawa are considered to be mystical healers, who invoke the spirit world when they play music. Their music has been compared to blues, drawing on the history of slaves who were brought by traders from other parts of Africa to work in Morocco. The lyrics are about the lives of slaves and when they play, the music has qualities that can induce trances. In Morocco, people will invite The Gnawa to play in their homes all night to heal them. Gnawa UK fuses elements of traditional Gnawa with modern influences and instruments."
Open House at Bodmin Folk Club, Bodmin, Cornwall
All Welcome
The Diablos at "Lost Highways" at The Brunswick, Holland Road, Hove, Sussex
Country Rock
The Quebe Sisters at The Queens Hall, Narbeth, Pembrokeshire
"When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced kway-bee) take to a stage to play and sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are mesmerized. Add the swinging rhythm guitar of World Champion fiddler Joey McKenzie and the upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes a force of nature."
Steve Turner at Robin Hoods Bay Folk Club. Robin Hoods Bay, North Yorkshire
"A shining example of the music the British folk scene is capable of producing."
FRoots
The Hale & Hearty Folk Club at The Cross Keys Hotel, Milnthope, Cumbria. 8:30pm
An open door folk club of 25 years standing guaranteeing a lively and entertaing evening of both contemporary and traditional folk song in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We have a residency of ten established perfomers who host the evenings in turn.
Tattie Jam at The Lemon Tree, 5 West North Street, Aberdeen 12:00pm
"An outstanding performance of virtuoso musicianship, original compositions both vocal and instrumental, and great vocal harmonies..." Tarbat Crack
"If you want to see some skilled vocal harmonies and traditional Scottish folk - Tattie Jam will deliver it with personality and talent." Three Weeks, Edinburgh Fringe
The Wilders at The Tolbooth, Stirling
"This quintessential old time acoustic quartet celebrates all that was once right and good about country music." -- Patchchord.com
Tillers Folly at Mey Village Hall, Mey, Caithness, Highlands
"The music of Tiller's Folly is uniquely representative of Canada's proud Scottish heritage. For over a dozen years, they have been collecting and interpreting Scots traditional music from a global perspective, tracing its many influences through North American music traditions. Performing the width and breadth of the North American continent, and throughout the United Kingdom."
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Saturday 7th August 2010
The Toy Hearts at Green Note, Camden, London
"The Toy Hearts, sisters Hannah and Sophia Johnson and their father Stewart Johnson, play a mixture of original bluegrass and western swing; carving their own niche between genres and combining elements of traditional ‘Americana’ music with a distinctly European edge. What sets this band apart is their original song-writing, they are perhaps the first band to come from the UK playing an essentially American style of music, who are making an impact in the USA."
No Fixed Abode at The Market Inn, Tavistock, Devon
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Ropetackle Centre, Little High Street, Shoreham by Sea, Sussex
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
Jumbo Gumbo at The Flying Horse, Smarden, Nr. Ashford, Kent 8.00 pm free entry
Kent based Zydeco Combo
James Hollingsworth at The Star Inn, Ewenny Rd, Wick, The Vale of Glamorgan
"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, 2006
"Making Music in Tanzania" Concert featuring "In the Round" (Paula Ryan, Rachel Reynolds, Sarah Dean, Rob Davies, David Swann) at Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO19 1AA 7.30pm £5.00
This is a fund raising event to support volunteer musicians travelling to Tanzania on 12th August 2010 to work with school children in Moshi, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Through workshops, classes, sessions, performances and concerts, the group aims to work closely with the children to facilitate them exploring their musical abilities and creative potential, developing their English language skills and most importantly enjoying themselves and having fun!
To book tickets for the concert or for further information about
“Making Music in Tanzania” please contact Paula Ryan on 01904 623599 or email prsingersongwriter@yahoo.co.uk
The Wilders at The Classic Grand, Glasgow
"This quintessential old time acoustic quartet celebrates all that was once right and good about country music." -- Patchchord.com
Tillers Folly at Kinlockbervie Village Hall, Kinlochbervie, Sutherland
"The music of Tiller's Folly is uniquely representative of Canada's proud Scottish heritage. For over a dozen years, they have been collecting and interpreting Scots traditional music from a global perspective, tracing its many influences through North American music traditions. Performing the width and breadth of the North American continent, and throughout the United Kingdom."
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Sunday 8th August 2010
Folk/Blues with Pete Wood & the JT Blues Chapter supported by
singer/songwriter Jack Terroni at Broomfield Park, Alderman's Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 4RB
The Electric Blues Club will be organising FREE live music concerts on
Sunday afternoons at Broomfield Park, Palmers Green between 1-5pm in
conjunction with Enfield Council. Each week will have a different vibe.
Forget the Sunday roast in August! Bring a picnic and join us for some great
live music throughout the afternoon at the Bandstand. Oh and we also suggest
bringing along something to sit on and a brolly ... just in case the grass
is damp and the rain decides to fall!!
Singers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk, Wendron, Nr. Helston, Cornwall
There is a warm welcome for all singers and musicians. Or, just come along and enjoy the best Folk Music in West Cornwall
The Quebe Sisters at The Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter, Devon
"When Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe (pronounced kway-bee) take to a stage to play and sing their vintage-style three-part harmony, audiences are mesmerized. Add the swinging rhythm guitar of World Champion fiddler Joey McKenzie and the upright bass of Drew Phelps, and the Quebe Sisters Band becomes a force of nature."
Open Mic Folk Night at The Nelson Tavern, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset
Open mic night hosted by Alex Hall, a local artist.
All artists who take part are eligable for a free pint / small glass of wine / soft drink at the bar once they've played.
It's a great, growing, laid back night in a cosy non-judgemental environment. All artists are welcome, with artists so far playing anything from covers of The Beatles to more folk-styled self-written songs.
Get Rhythm Presents... Americana Unplugged, at The Foundry, 13-14 Foundry St Brighton, BN1 4AT
Every Sunday from 7.30 the best Americana and American roots artists from Brighton, Sussex and beyond play live and unplugged.
The atmosphere and acoustics of this comfy, candlelit, intimate space make it perfect for listening to completely acoustic Americana
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Prince Albert, Brighton, Sussex
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
Singers and Musicians Acoustic session at The Bell Inn, Newport Road, Tong Shropshire (12 noon and 4pm) 01952 850210
The event will be held in our function room on the 1st floor, Food is available all day from 12 noon, Carvery etc between 12 noon and 3PM,full menu and specials there after until 9.30pm.
Open Fires lit throughout the winter months.
Admission is FREE
Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music, Dance & Song at The George Hotel, Leadenham, Lincolnshire 11.00am to 10.00pm
Concerts, Sessions, Singarounds, Bars and BBQs
Concert includes Bill Whaley and Dave Fletcher, Brian Dawson, Winter Wilson, Stewart
Hardy (ex John Wright Band), Dick Appleton, Better Late Than Naked and many many
more. Hosted by Tom Lane (BBC Lincolnshire)
info: 01529 461618 (day) 01400 272705 (Eve) or email 600whiskies@googlemail.com
The Outlandish Knights playing an open air ceilidh in Weston Park Bandstand, Weston Bank, Sheffield S10 2TP 2-4pm - Free
"Blending tuneful melodies, epic solos and driving rhythms, The Outlandish Knights play rousing dance music not quite like anything you’ve heard before. Formed in 2006 by Cat & Ceri Ashton and seasoned rockers Haze, they have been getting people up and jumping around at private events, ceilidh series and festivals up and down the country including a storming, if soggy, Anchor Gardens ceilidh at Sidmouth 2008. They play a mixture of traditional tunes from the British Isles and original compositions."
Voices for Nature Concert at RSPB Old Moor, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire 11:30am- 6pm
Featuring: Uiscedwr, Jez Lowe, Megson, Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts, Anna Coogan (usa), ww.Combo, Ray Hearne.
Real ale bar & food. Tickets are only £12! on 01226 751593.
Tillers Folly at The Tin Hut, Gartly near Huntly, Aberdeenshire
"The music of Tiller's Folly is uniquely representative of Canada's proud Scottish heritage. For over a dozen years, they have been collecting and interpreting Scots traditional music from a global perspective, tracing its many influences through North American music traditions. Performing the width and breadth of the North American continent, and throughout the United Kingdom."
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Monday 9th August 2010
Rachel Harrington and Rod Clements at The Slaughtered Lamb, Clerkenwell, London
“Compared favourably with Gillian Welch and the young Emmylou Harris, Seattle's Rachel Harrington is the rising star of Americana and keeping the ancient art of the musical storyteller alive. For her 2010 tour she is accompanied by master slide guitarist, Bert Jansch collaborator Lindisfarne founder member, Rod Clements."
Folk at The Foresters, Wilmington, Kent
Informal Session/Singaround
Ewan McLennan at Folk at The Prospect, Weston Village, Runcorn, Cheshire
"Ewan’s singing and playing covers the broad range folk music has to offer; from traditional ballads sung unaccompanied, to dance tunes or melancholic airs arranged for the guitar, and with a strong emphasis on his own contemporary songwriting that follows in the folk tradition."
Singaround at The Vernon Arms Folk Club, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon. Derby
Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrow Boat, 38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Singers, musicians, poets and all always welcome
Club Night at The Bridge Folk Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Roots Of England Heritage Club at Lowick Community Hall, Lowick, Ulverston, Cumbria
The ‘Roots Of England’ Folk Heritage Club hosted by Phil Drane. For an evening of acoustic Traditional and Contemporary English Folk music, join us at Lowick Community Hall, Lowick in the beautiful Crake Valley, just north of Ulverston; postcode LA12 8EE. Adult listeners will be relieved of £2; performers £1 and under 16s free. Floor spots are on offer to singers and musicians and if you’d like to perform, contact Phil beforehand to book a spot.
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Tuesday 10th August 2010
Relig Oran at The Good Intent Folk Club, John Street, Rochester, Kent
"Traditional music from Brittany, England, Ireland and beyond played with a contemporary and exciting twist."
Steve Cherelle at The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club, Leigh on Sea, Essex
The Globe Acoustic Sessions at The Globe Pub, Winfield Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
All styles are welcome, it's totally acoustic and we have everything
from bluegrass, contemporary self-penned and trad folk going on.
contact email is flashmeister84@gmail.com
Open mike night at Couture, the café in Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire
"Check out the rising stars of Didcot and beyond!
On the second Tuesday of every month we will be holding an open mike night for acoustic musicians, duo’s or soloists.
Let us know in advance if you are coming."
Jez Lowe at The Brown Cow Folk Club, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
'One of the best writers to come out of England' Richard Thompson
Open Mic at The Vernon Arms Folk Club, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon. Derby
Keepers Lock at Belper Folk Club, Belper, Derbyshire
“Keepers Lock will entertain you with the magic of their self-penned songs and stories about England's great canal era. Dressed in traditional narrow boater's costume, they will transport you back in time, through the hardship, pain and human misery, the excitement, joy and happiness of the boatmen and their families."
Singers Night at Cramlington Folk Club, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland
Anna Coogan at Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
"Anna Coogan's bittersweet Americana has enchanted listeners since she began writing her own songs in early 2002. A trained opera singer and field biologist, Anna translates her love for desolate landscapes, dark alleyways, and neon valleys into simple, sweet melodies."
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Wednesday 11th August 2010
Blues at Green Note at Green Note, Camden, London
"Blues at Green Note is an all acoustic affair, capturing the mood of a rural house frolic rather than the electric inner-city.
A small group of musicians will host the evening and welcome jammers on stage to sing and play some old favourites and join in on some new material too. Think pre-war, back to the golden age of country blues: Tommy Johnson, Sleepy John Estes, Mississippi Sheiks, Big Bill Broonzy and that glorious Bluebird sound..."
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Globe, Topsham, Devon
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
Folk Session at The White Horse Inn, Edwardstone, Suffolk
All Welcome
'Folk, Roots and Blues' at Falcon Inn, Hinstock, Market Drayton, Shropshire
Good music, company, beer and food, need more info call John 07800 663 953
Singers Night at Rivelin Folk Club, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
"The club enjoys acoustic music in a wide variety of genres including traditional, roots revival, blues, jazz, country and americana. Unaccompanied singers, instrumentalists and singer/players are all equally welcomed. The club is particularly eager to welcome beginners."
Not the Incredible String Band at Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline, Fife
“Three former band members Malcolm le Maistre, Stan Schnier and Graham Forbes will be playing together and telling hilarious and fascinating stories gathered over 40 years, from gigging in bar
bands to working alongside Led Zepellin, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, Muddy
Waters, Rolling Stones and many others.”
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Thursday 12th August 2010
Dave Swarbrick at The Green Note, Camden, London
"In his early career days Dave Swarbrick toured and recorded extensively with the likes of Ewan MacColl, Peggy Seeger, Beryl Marriott, A L Lloyd & Alf Edwards before joining the Ian Campbell Folk Group in the early 60's. Then in 1966 he teamed up with Martin Carthy and together they played an important part in the blossoming British folk music scene.
In 1969 after playing on the ground-breaking Liege & Leif album Dave was invited to join Fairport Convention full time. Dave stayed with Fairport for 15 years and his contribution to Folk and Rock music is legendary and well documented. Dave continued to record and tour with the likes of Kevin Dempsey, Martin Jenkins, Roy Bailey, John Kirkpatrick, Alistair Hulett, as well as his old friend Martin Carthy."
Porchlight Smoker at The Royal Oak, Brighton Road, Worthing, West Sussex
"Porchlight Smoker began three years ago as a duo playing acoustic based country bluegrass tunes around Brighton. Today, they are a quartet playing all over Sussex and London, expanding from time to time with guest musicians. Popular with audiences for their vocal harmonies and musical dexterity on guitar, banjo, lapsteel and mandolin, they play a combination of original material and distinctive, idiosyncratic versions of pop, folk and country/ bluegrass songs."
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Blue Coconut Club, Pulborough, West Sussex
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
Singers Night at Orpington Folk Club, Orpington, Kent
The Mersea Session at The Coast Inn, West Mersea, Essex
If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night. The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Maldon Gold, Champion Beer of Britain 2007. But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30. Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.
Singers Night at Gregson Lane Folk Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Lancashire
Eilidh Grant at The Black Swan Folk Club, York
"Eilidh’s stunning voice beautifully renders both classic folk songs and original material. With a love for traditional and contemporary folk alike, underpinned by a passion for Burns, Eilidh has made a considerable impression on the Scottish and Irish folk scene. Her vocal style, with shades of a Caledonian Joni Mitchell, won her the Danny Kyle Award at the 2004 Celtic Connections festival."
Anna Coogan at Falkirk Folk Club, Falkirk
"Anna Coogan's bittersweet Americana has enchanted listeners since she began writing her own songs in early 2002. A trained opera singer and field biologist, Anna translates her love for desolate landscapes, dark alleyways, and neon valleys into simple, sweet melodies."
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Friday 13th August 2010
Leandra Varanda at The Green Note, Camden, London
"Bossa Nova classics, sambas, old and new, Brazilian popular music, jazz and original songs
London-based Brazilian singer Leandra Varanda - “a genuine vocal talent” (VortexJazz), has built a superb reputation in the UK, touring and recording with choro/samba group Caratinga and has performed at venues including the National Theatre, the Eden Project, and the Barbican Centre, and festivals including the Welsh Proms.
With a style that has been compared to artists such as Marisa Monte and Zizi Possi, Leandra's music encompasses many facets of contemporary and traditional Brazilian music. Flavours of traditional samba, forro, maracatu and baião mix with MPB and pop; irresistible melodies with rootsy grooves."
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at West Ashling Village Hall, West Ashling, Chichester, West Sussex
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
Bethany Weimers at Couture, the café in Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire 7:30pm - Free
"Fresh, new Oxfordshire Talent. Beautiful, haunting, infectious folk-tinged songs. Her songs are about life, love and days gone by."
Sean Taylor at The Peacock Lounge, 6 Railway Arches, Viaduct Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
"Sean Taylor has over the last decade steadily been establishing himself as one of the hottest new names in the UK blues/acoustic scene. His incredible passion for performance, sheer talent and songwriting of the highest caliber is a testament to his frequent comparisons with John Martyn, Chris Isaak and Tom Waits."
Máire Ní Chathasaigh and Chris Newman at Frazer Theatre, Knareborough, North Yorkshire
"Harpist Máire Ní Chathasaigh and guitarist Chris Newman bring their addictive and stylish cocktail of powerhouse Irish dance-music, gorgeous airs, evocative old songs and striking new compositions. Their album Firewire was Best Celtic Instrumental Album in the 2009 Just Plain Folks Music Awards in Nashville."
Anna Coogan at Stonehaven Folk Club, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
"Anna Coogan's bittersweet Americana has enchanted listeners since she began writing her own songs in early 2002. A trained opera singer and field biologist, Anna translates her love for desolate landscapes, dark alleyways, and neon valleys into simple, sweet melodies."
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Saturday 14th August 2010
No Fixed Abode at The Rest and be thankful, Exmoor, Somerset
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
A celebration of alt. bluegrass featuring The Coal Porters and The Dixie Bee-Liners at Cold Dog Soup, The Face Bar, Reading, Ambrose Place, Chatham St, Reading, Berkshire
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Maze, Nottingham
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
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Sunday 15th August 2010
Singers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk, Wendron, Nr. Helston, Cornwall
There is a warm welcome for all singers and musicians. Or, just come along and enjoy the best Folk Music in West Cornwall
Open Mic Folk Night at The Nelson Tavern, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset
Open mic night hosted by Alex Hall, a local artist.
All artists who take part are eligable for a free pint / small glass of wine / soft drink at the bar once they've played.
It's a great, growing, laid back night in a cosy non-judgemental environment. All artists are welcome, with artists so far playing anything from covers of The Beatles to more folk-styled self-written songs.
No Fixed Abode at The Anchor inn, Beer, Somerset
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Get Rhythm Presents... Americana Unplugged, at The Foundry, 13-14 Foundry St Brighton, BN1 4AT
Every Sunday from 7.30 the best Americana and American roots artists from Brighton, Sussex and beyond play live and unplugged.
The atmosphere and acoustics of this comfy, candlelit, intimate space make it perfect for listening to completely acoustic Americana
Benny Gallagher at The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex
"For over 40 years, Benny Gallagher has been writing, composing and performing his superb blues music. He's a great act and not to be missed. Benny has played with and supported some of the leading acts in both America and the UK, including Lyle and Tate plus Sugerloaf Mountain."
Singers Night at The Forest Folk Club, Miners Arms, Whitecroft, near Lydney, Gloucestershire
Acoustica at The Hole Note Acoustic Club, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Acoustic Duo
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Monday 16th August 2010
Matthew Ord and Jacquelyn Hynes at MondayMonday, The Green Note, Camden, London
"Matthew Ord is a London based singer and guitarist with a fresh take on the traditional music of the British Isles and North America. A dedicated musician with a deep passion for folk music from an early age, his repertoire reflects the length and breadth of these traditions, drawing together the Delta and Piedmont blues, Scots and English Ballads, jigs, reels, slow airs, nursery rhymes and protest songs, all skilfully performed with warmth and conviction. After graduating from university in 2005, Matthew has pursued a career as a gigging musician, a journey which so far has taken him to Ireland, Scotland, Germany, Norway, the southern US and the far north west of Canada.
"Jacquelyn is a flautist, saxophonist and composer, and has appeared at the Queen Elizabeth Hall and Barbican Centre, toured the UK with Musique et Espectaculo and Guyanese jazz flautist Keith Waithes, and across the globe from India to Norway.
She has supported some of Ireland’s leading musicians including Martin Hayes and Denis Cahill, Michael McGoldrick and Dezi Donnelly, Mary Coughlan, Niamh Parsons, and the scottish singer Karen Matheson, and this summer supported the world famous LUNASA in May and subsequently appeared with Donal Lunny and Friends in concert in Ireland in June."
Folk at The Foresters, Wilmington, Kent
Informal Session/Singaround
Jeff Warner at Tonbridge Folk Club, Tonbridge, Kent
'Jeff Warner is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America connect 21st century audiences with the everyday lives–and artistry–of 19th century Americans. “Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in”'
Singers Night at The Tudor Folk Club, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrow Boat, 38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Singers, musicians, poets and all always welcome
Club Night at The Bridge Folk Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Blueflint at Edinburgh Folk Club, Edinburgh
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
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Tuesday 17th August 2010
Open Mike Night featuring Toby Shaer & Friends at The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club, Leigh on Sea, Essex
The Globe Acoustic Sessions at The Globe Pub, Winfield Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
All styles are welcome, it's totally acoustic and we have everything
from bluegrass, contemporary self-penned and trad folk going on.
contact email is flashmeister84@gmail.com
Open Mic at The Vernon Arms Folk Club, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon. Derby
Singers Night at Belper Folk Club, Belper, Derbyshire
The Water Tower Bucket Boys and Pancho Ballard and the Banditos at The Green Room, Devonshire Street, Sheffield
Down home, high octane Bluegrass from Portland, Oregon + Mariachi pop from Bolton!
Singers Night at Cramlington Folk Club, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland
The String Contingent at Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
“The String Contingent, led by sparkling Aussie favourite Chris Stone, play new acoustic music for violin, double bass and guitar. Their compositions and performance combine the clarity and precision of baroque chamber music with the raw excitement and intensity of Scottish fiddle and bluegrass."
Don Nicolson at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Perth, Perthshire
Don is an acoustic singer/songwriter who is a rare talent. His debut album, The Sandpiper Chronicles expresses his thoughts and feelings straight from the heart and has received much attention. Don won songwriter of the year at the 2006 Perthshire Amber Festival and was runner-up on the BBC3 YouTube show, Upstaged in 2008
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Wednesday 18th August 2010
Andy Cutting at The Green Note, London
"Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musicians' musician, he won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Best Musician 2009. He's 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."
Singaround at The White Horse Folk Club, The Fox Inn, Swindon Street, Highworth, Wiltshire
Pete Shepheard and Hamish Moore at Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline, Fife
“Old songs and ballads with melodeons from Pete and Hamish Moore on small pipes”
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Thursday 19th August 2010
Lotte Mullan + Jinder + Marcus Bonfanti at The Green Note, Camden, London
"A Roots extravaganza featuring rising UK blues star Marcus Bonfanti (Mojo - “All-in-all an engaging blues encounter”), folk troubadour Jinder (Rock'n'Reel Magazine - "Pure red-dirt Americana and sweet nostalgia...a very persuasive troubadour") and Country girl Lotte Mullan (The Guardian “ Great raw fem confessionals ala Janis Ian” )."
The Lantern Society at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3BL 8.30 pm
"'Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou's Lantern Society is rightly billed as London's Finest Folk Club. Upstairs in the convivial surroundings of the Dickensian Betsey Trotwood, in the City of London, the finest folk from all over the capital and beyond congregate to regale one another with story and song. Although first and foremost what they nobley achieve is to have a good old knees up.'
The night is accompanied by the Lantern Society Radio Hour, a fornightly online free radio show bringing you the best performances from the lantern society stage."
Singers Night at Orpington Folk Club, Orpington, Kent
Irish Traditional Folk Session at The Drifwood Spars, Trevaunance Cove, St. Agnes, Cornwall 8:30 onwards
All Welcome
Bag of Rats at The Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
"A rich brew of traditional English tea, blues, reds, Irish, Jazz and Country; a smidgeon of pigeon Ska, a hint of alternative and a peppering of psychedelic skiffle."
The Diablos at The Ranelagh, High Street, Brighton, Sussex
Country Rock
The Mersea Session at The Coast Inn, West Mersea, Essex
If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night. The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Maldon Gold, Champion Beer of Britain 2007. But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30. Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.
Dumbles Folk Singaround at The Dumbles Pub, Westhorpe, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
"At the Dumbles Folk we welcome all musicians, singers, poets and listeners"
Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley at Rothbury Roots, Rothbury, Northumberland
"Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley are one of the brightest young acts on the folk scene today. Playing music from a remarkably broad range of sources, their new album "Boundary" crosses genres with a healthy disdain for arbitrary pigeon-holing of styles and traditions. Some songs just need to be sung."
Friday 20th August 2010
The Henry Brothers at The Green Note, Camden, London
"Rising stars of UK Americana The Henry Brothers are a harmony duo specialising in bizarre traditional death songs and murder ballads, Mark (resonator guitar) and Graham (double Bass) will be celebrating the release of their debut album, 'Death is Only a Dream', on TSA Recordings, which features special guests:
Sid Griffin (Long Ryders/Coal Porters), Patrick Arbuthnot (Hank Wangford/Rockingbirds), Chantal Hill (The Cedars), Jeremy Mendonca (Norton Money), Howard Burton (Deep River/Dude Coopers), Jess Hannar (The Three Beards)."
Wizz Jones at The Acorn Arts Centre, Parade Street, Penzance, Cornwall
"There are few artists with more claim to being a 'musician's musician' than Wizz Jones. Inspired by Big Bill Broonzy, Rambling Jack Elliot, Alexis Korner and Ewan MacColl, and learning his guitar licks from the likes of Davy Graham and Long John Baldry while playing in the coffee bars of London's Soho during the late nineteen fifties."
James Hollingsworth at Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club, Cross Keys pub, High Street, Crosskeys, nr Newport, Gwent
"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, 2006
Reg Meuross at Chepstow Acoustic Music Club, Chepstow, Monmouthshire
'One of Britains finest Singer/Songwriters' - Time Out Magazine.
'There's something special about the way he writes and delivers a song' - Townes Van Zandt
Kieran Halpin at Reeth Memorial Hall, Reeth nr Richmond, North Yorkshire
"Since 1979 Kieran Halpin has recorded 17 albums, one live DVD and published 2 songbooks with 50 songs in each book. He is a successful songwriter with many of his songs covered by other artists such as Ilse De Lange, Vin Garbutt, Dolores Keane, Tom McConville, Niamh Parsons, The Battlefield Band, Flossie and the late John Wright. In fact his songs are performed in clubs, pubs and concert halls throughout the world. He has recorded albums in his native Ireland, Scotland, London, Nashville and Sydney."
The Hale & Hearty Folk Club at The Cross Keys Hotel, Milnthope, Cumbria. 8:30pm
An open door folk club of 25 years standing guaranteeing a lively and entertaing evening of both contemporary and traditional folk song in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We have a residency of ten established perfomers who host the evenings in turn.
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Universal Hall, Findhorn, Forres, Morayshire
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
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Saturday 21st August 2010
John Crampton at The Green Note, Camden, London
"one of the finest blues solo acts on the British blues scene"
Blues Matters Magazine
" ... stunning blues voice ... he blew me away !" Blues in Britain
"You can practically fry eggs on the man as he radiates energy into the room. His gravel-gargling voice is a perfect compiment to his 1930's National steel guitar, harmonica and footboard. The sound he produces has astonishing depth ..." Bill Grainger (Beaford Arts)
Nicky Swann at The Royal British Legion, Bakers Hill,Brixham, Devon
"Nicky Swann is developing into a fine singer-songwriter. Her delivery is warm, soulful (sometimes gritty) but always spiritually tinged. She lists Patsy Cline, Carole King and Janis Joplin as her big three. A passionate performer, she uses elements of folk, blues and country to tell her tales of love, hope and death."
The Floozies at The Milestone, Ipswich, Suffolk
"Based in Suffolk, The Floozies play mainly original acoustic material with unusual combinations of instruments. If you like Eddie Reader, Beth Orton, Karine Polwart then this is the band for you. The Floozies are well known for their energetic contemporary folk, melting sensitive lyrics with cool jazzy riffs and ethnic percussion. "
Acoustic Roots at Linton at The Alma Inn, Linton near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 7RY (All day event)
Artists include: Baka Beyond, Whiskey River Boys and more
Cloudstreet at Hope Village Hall, Hope, Nr Minsterley, Shropshire
"Cloudstreet’s John Thompson and Nicole Murray are teachers and performers who tour internationally. Their music is based around the dynamic use of inventive and exciting vocal harmonies, backed by guitar, flutes, concertina and percussion. John and Nicole's magnificent harmony skills have quickly made them favourites on the folk music circuit in the United Kingdom since their first tour here in 2003 and they bring all of their wonderful skills to their workshops and coaching sessions. From their base on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, they take their music around the world, breathing new life into some of the great songs of the folk tradition."
No Fixed Abode at The George and Dragon, Belper, Derbyshire
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Rachel Harrington at Crail Folk Club, Crail, Fife
In the 1980's The Ideal Band was one of Scotland's most highly- respected Celtic folk bands, performing in festivals, concerts and clubs throughout the UK and beyond, together with their acclaimed album "A Measure of Freedom", following in the footsteps of Glasgow's "Bob Smith's Ideal Band" of the 1930's.
The new line up creates a unique blend of Ken Campbell's essentially Scottish songs together with the very best of musicianship.
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at An Lanntair, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
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Sunday 22nd August 2010
All You Jim Crow Fascists! Woody Guthrie's Freedom Songs at The Green Note, Camden, London
"explores Woody Guthrie’s anti-racist songs and activism. Conventionally known for his championing of the poor white Dust Bowl migrants, Guthrie also left an extensive body of songs condemning Jim Crow segregation, race hatred and racial fascism. Most of these songs were never recorded, but they are the legacy of Guthrie’s own personal transformation from a casual Oklahoma racist in his youth to a committed civil rights activist working and singing with the likes of Lead Belly, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee and Paul Robeson in the 1940s and 50s. It is at once a harrowing and uplifting legacy, reflected in such songs as “The Blinding of Isaac Woodward”, “The Killing of the Ferguson Brothers”, “Harriet Tubman” and “All You Fascists Bound to Lose.”
Blues with RoXi & the Blue Cats supported by folk singer songwriter Jim Dawson & Lou plus special guests at Broomfield Park, Alderman's Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 4RB
The Electric Blues Club will be organising FREE live music concerts on
Sunday afternoons at Broomfield Park, Palmers Green between 1-5pm in
conjunction with Enfield Council. Each week will have a different vibe.
Forget the Sunday roast in August! Bring a picnic and join us for some great
live music throughout the afternoon at the Bandstand. Oh and we also suggest
bringing along something to sit on and a brolly ... just in case the grass
is damp and the rain decides to fall!!
David Newey and Christi Andropolis at Wheal Dream Folk, Wendron, Nr. Helston, Cornwall
David Newey is one of the UK's most in-demand young acoustic guitar players, songwriters and singers.
Currently David is touring with BBC Folk Musician of the Year Tom McConville, US Fiddle player and singer Christi Andropolis, as well as touring in support of his own new solo album, 'Cities and Power'.
Hailing from New York State, Christi Andropolis is a singer and fiddler whose musical inspirations range from the Southern States of the US to the UK, exploring connections between traditional music on both sides of the Atlantic. From delta blues to Appalachian tunes, she combines the influence of her American roots with a flair for Scottish and English fiddle, establishing a new voice for transatlantic folk music.
Open Mic Folk Night at The Nelson Tavern, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset
Open mic night hosted by Alex Hall, a local artist.
All artists who take part are eligable for a free pint / small glass of wine / soft drink at the bar once they've played.
It's a great, growing, laid back night in a cosy non-judgemental environment. All artists are welcome, with artists so far playing anything from covers of The Beatles to more folk-styled self-written songs.
Get Rhythm Presents... Americana Unplugged, at The Foundry, 13-14 Foundry St Brighton, BN1 4AT
Every Sunday from 7.30 the best Americana and American roots artists from Brighton, Sussex and beyond play live and unplugged.
The atmosphere and acoustics of this comfy, candlelit, intimate space make it perfect for listening to completely acoustic Americana
Benny Gallagher at The Queens Hall, Edinburgh
"For over 40 years, Benny Gallagher has been writing, composing and performing his superb blues music. He's a great act and not to be missed. Benny has played with and supported some of the leading acts in both America and the UK, including Lyle and Tate plus Sugerloaf Mountain."
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
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Monday 23rd August 2010
Folk at The Foresters, Wilmington, Kent
Informal Session/Singaround
Feature Night with Dick Frost at The Tudor Folk Club, Chesham, Buckinghamshire
No Fixed Abode at The Rising Sun, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrow Boat, 38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Singers, musicians, poets and all always welcome
Club Night at The Bridge Folk Club, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Roots Of England Heritage Club at Lowick Community Hall, Lowick, Ulverston, Cumbria
The ‘Roots Of England’ Folk Heritage Club hosted by Phil Drane. For an evening of acoustic Traditional and Contemporary English Folk music, join us at Lowick Community Hall, Lowick in the beautiful Crake Valley, just north of Ulverston; postcode LA12 8EE. Adult listeners will be relieved of £2; performers £1 and under 16s free. Floor spots are on offer to singers and musicians and if you’d like to perform, contact Phil beforehand to book a spot.
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Tuesday 24th August 2010
Rubus at The Hoy at Anchor Folk Club, Leigh on Sea, Essex
"Rubus is a new band that combines the talents of Emily Portman (voice & concertina), Christi Andropolis (fiddle, viola & voice) and David Newey (guitar). Drummer Will Schrimshaw often joins the trio for festivals, adding to the already energetic sound. Rubus have a rich and unique repertoire. Rooted in the more obscure songs and ballads of the English folk tradition the group also explores new ground with original songs, combining Emily’s striking vocals with exceptional finger style guitar, responsive fiddle and distinctive drums."
James Hollingsworth at The Merchants Inn, 5 Little Church Street, Rugby, Warwickshire
"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, 2006
The Globe Acoustic Sessions at The Globe Pub, Winfield Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
All styles are welcome, it's totally acoustic and we have everything
from bluegrass, contemporary self-penned and trad folk going on.
contact email is flashmeister84@gmail.com
Open Mic at The Vernon Arms Folk Club, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon. Derby
Singers Night at Belper Folk Club, Belper, Derbyshire
Singers Night at Cramlington Folk Club, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland
Rachel Harrington and Rod Clements at Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
“A superb and original singer, writer and performer from Oregon, Rachel is gathering a large following in the UK. She is joined on this tour by Rod Clements, one of Britain's top slide players."
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Wednesday 25th August 2010
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Luminaire, Kilburn, London
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
James Hollingsworth at The Nags Head, 32 Silver St, Lyme Regis, Dorset
"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, 2006
Cloudstreet at Llantrisant Folk Club, The Windsor Hotel, Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan
"Cloudstreet's Nicole Murray and John Thompson perform New Australian folk music, a combination of Anglo-Celtic and Australian traditional songs and tunes, coupled with trad-styled original songs. They take traditional folk song, shake it vigorously, add exquisite harmonies and a mountain of fun to produce heart-lifting shows that excite, entertain and delight. In concert, they deliver a powerful and moving musical experience, whether to dozens or thousands"
'Fiddle n Folk' at The Three Horse Shoes, Sambrook, Nr Newport, Shropshire
good music, company, beer and food, need more info call John 07800 663 953
Singers Night at Rivelin Folk Club, Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire
"The club enjoys acoustic music in a wide variety of genres including traditional, roots revival, blues, jazz, country and americana. Unaccompanied singers, instrumentalists and singer/players are all equally welcomed. The club is particularly eager to welcome beginners."
Session at Dunfermline Folk Club, Dunfermline, Fife
"All musicians and listeners welcome. Always a great night. Free."
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Thursday 26th August 2010
The Diablos at H-Bar-C Country Music Club, The Royal British Legion, Eversley Road, Arborfield, Nr Wokingham, Berkshire
Country Rock
The Water Tower Bucket Boys at The Prince Albert, Brighton, Sussex
Singers Night at Orpington Folk Club, Orpington, Kent
The Mersea Session at The Coast Inn, West Mersea, Essex
If you are looking for the rockingest acoustic session in Essex, it's on at the Coast Inn, in West Mersea, 8 miles south of Colchester, every Thursday night. The acoustic of the venue is excellent, wooden floor, no soft furnishings and varied ceiling heights. The beer is excellent, currently Green King IPA, Mersea Island Brewery's Yo Boy! and Maldon Gold, Champion Beer of Britain 2007. But be warned, musician seats fill up fast, as do the remainder for listeners/drinkers, so it's wise to arrive about 8pm. And don't expect an early night - the music usually finishes about 11.30. Music style is widely varied, from Irish, Scottish, English and American tunes to bluegrass, jazz and rock, with songs from many genres. It is a completely inclusive session, with no cliques or rules, just respect for fellow singers and musicians.
Steve Tilston at Lymm Folk Club, Lymm, Cheshire
"...that very rare combination of singer, songwriter and guitarist who
actually excels in all departments..." Froots
John Tams and Barry Coope at Parkgate Folk Club, Parkgate, Wirral, Merseyside
'John Tams is best known for his work at the National Theatre and on TV as an actor, songwriter and musician, as well as with the Albion Band and others. Barry is a masterful keyboard player and singer. Together their spine tingling music is rich, diverse, contemporary and utterly compelling.'
Full House at Gregson Lane Folk Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Lancashire
"From the sweep of the cheshire plains comes a band that will have you calling for more. Dazzling mandolins, pulsating melodeons, breathtaking whistles and subtle strings combine to bring you traditional tunes and songs with a comtemporary feel. "
Blueflint at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Midlothian
"Stories of heartbreak, revenge and plenty more drama...Their sublime delicate vocal harmonising adds a layer of achingly melancholy beauty to every song...their wonderful take on Americana could warm the coldest of hearts."
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Friday 27th August 2010
The Cedars at The Green Note, Camden, London
"The soundtrack to a wild, liquor-fuelled hoe-down! Spreading the spirit of old-time blues and Americana to a huge variety of audiences, their infectious stomping rhythms, slide guitar and banjo coupled with huge mournful vocals conjure up scenes of dusty crossroads and cracked riverbeds so vivid your throat gets dry just listening to them..."
Open House at Bodmin Folk Club, Bodmin, Cornwall
All Welcome
Nicky Swann at The Dartmouth Inn, 63 East St, Newton Abbot, Devon
"Nicky Swann is developing into a fine singer-songwriter. Her delivery is warm, soulful (sometimes gritty) but always spiritually tinged. She lists Patsy Cline, Carole King and Janis Joplin as her big three. A passionate performer, she uses elements of folk, blues and country to tell her tales of love, hope and death."
The Diablos at The Old Ranch CMC, Colwyn Bay Football Club, Llanelian Road, Colwyn Bay, North Wales.
Country Rock
No Fixed Abode at The Burning Gate, Burton Upon Trent, Derbyshire
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Lucy Ward at Last Friday Folk Club, The Venue, Samuel Fox Suite, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, Sheffield
"Derby's Lucy Ward has already become a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards finalist in 2009, performed on London's south bank, supported the likes of Steve Tilson and Mawkin and is set to share a stage with Seth Lakeman & Jim Morray this year... all this, aged 19. She's one of the most sought after young musicians in the area, you'll get chance to hear why this month at Last Friday Folk."
Ian Bruce at Stonehaven Folk Club, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire
Rachel Walker and Friends at Astley Hall, Aisraig, Scottish Highlands
Rachel is a renowned Gaelic singer who was born in Salisbury but spent her childhood growing up in Kinlochewe in The Highlands where she developed a talent for Gaelic singing. She launched her third album, Air Chall/Lost at this year's Celtic Connections and it is proving to be one of her finest works to date.
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Saturday 28th August 2010
Bognor to Banjul Festival, Bognor Regis, West Sussex - Noon til 10:00pm
Nyodema presents their second world music festival of the year in a wonderful pub by the seaside. Live bands on the verandah throughout the afternoon, craft stalls and workshops. In the evening we move inside to see headliners Baraka make a welcome return to Bognor Regis. From Ghana, Senegal, Dominica, Northern and Southern Ireland, Baraka are guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. Taking their inspiration from the music of West Africa, South Africa, The Caribbean and Ireland, they produce their own unique and original sound. The result is a heady mix of global beats, intricate rhythms and soaring melodies.
FREE entry but you will be asked to make a donation for works shops. There will also be a raffle and auction in aid of mosquito nets for children in Africa.
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Sunday 29th August 2010
Singers/Musicians Night at Wheal Dream Folk, Wendron, Nr. Helston, Cornwall
There is a warm welcome for all singers and musicians. Or, just come along and enjoy the best Folk Music in West Cornwall
Open Mic Folk Night at The Nelson Tavern, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset
Open mic night hosted by Alex Hall, a local artist.
All artists who take part are eligable for a free pint / small glass of wine / soft drink at the bar once they've played.
It's a great, growing, laid back night in a cosy non-judgemental environment. All artists are welcome, with artists so far playing anything from covers of The Beatles to more folk-styled self-written songs.
Get Rhythm Presents... Americana Unplugged, at The Foundry, 13-14 Foundry St Brighton, BN1 4AT
Every Sunday from 7.30 the best Americana and American roots artists from Brighton, Sussex and beyond play live and unplugged.
The atmosphere and acoustics of this comfy, candlelit, intimate space make it perfect for listening to completely acoustic Americana
Acoustic Festival at Minstrel Court, Royston, Hertfordshire 2:00pm onwards
With Megson, Richard Shindell, Cherry Lee Mewis and the New Essex Bluegrass Band
No Fixed Abode at The Grain Store, Oakham, Rutland 2-4pm - Free
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
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Monday 30th August 2010
SOLD OUT Richard Shindell at The Green Note, London SOLD OUT
"An expatriate New Yorker now living in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Richard Shindell is a meticulous craftsman of song whose six studio albums and one live recording have been revered by critics and fans alike. Innovative, original and occasionally spiritual, Shindell’s songs weave tales that interchangeably champion the downtrodden, exalt the disaffected or wax empathetic to those lost to society’s fringes"
Folk at The Foresters, Wilmington, Kent
Informal Session/Singaround
Singers Night at Skipton Folk Unplugged, The Narrow Boat, 38 Victoria Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Singers, musicians, poets and all always welcome
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Tuesday 31st August 2010
No Fixed Abode at The Fiddleford inn, Sturminster Newton, Dorset Free
"No Fixed Abode are a blend of Una Walsh (vocals) and Tony Dean (guitar). Una originates in Ireland and has a voice as rich and smooth as the finest Irish malt whiskey. Tony’s guitar playing provides the ice. Together they invite you to sit back relax and enjoy Their mix of original acoustic songs blended together in a unique way that will take you on a magical mystery tour of your emotions."
Pokey LaFarge & The South City 3 at The Hop Pole Inn, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
“Lawd knows we need people like Pokey LaFarge. Coming on like a b*st*rd son (ed for firewall lunacy) of Woody Guthrie and Blind Blake, this is the kind of stuff Ry Cooder’s been trying to do for decades: no-holds-barred, honest-to-goodness sheet-kicking music of the highest order. Pokey’s forte are hot little vignettes like Walk Your Way Out Of This Town and I Don’t Mind Dyin’, dusty slices of timeless Americana coloured with peeping harmonica and blasting kazoo. ............ A lo-fi gem from an, as yet, unsung troubadour” Julian Piper, Acoustic magazine
The Globe Acoustic Sessions at The Globe Pub, Winfield Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire
All styles are welcome, it's totally acoustic and we have everything
from bluegrass, contemporary self-penned and trad folk going on.
contact email is flashmeister84@gmail.com
Open Mic at The Vernon Arms Folk Club, 21 Locko Rd, Spondon. Derby
Singers Night at Belper Folk Club, Belper, Derbyshire
Singers Night at Cramlington Folk Club, Dewley, Cramlington, Northumberland
Gavin Pennycook at Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh
“On the fiddle and Nyckelharpa, Gavin delivers an exciting and unusual cross-over between the Celtic and Scandinavian."
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