Folk and Roots - The Guide to Folk Gigs, Concerts, Sessions

The Running Horse, Nottingham
Acoustic open mic nights every Tuesday, start at 8:30pm

The Robin Hood Folk Club, Stapleford, Nottingham
Meets every Saturday Night with regular guests

The Victoria, Beeston, Nottingham
Regular Sunday night gigs.

Bingham Folk Club, Bingham, Nottinghamshire
Meets every Friday with regular guests.

Country, Folk, Blues and Americana every tuesday at The Lion Inn, Basford, Nottingham
Hosted by The Old Nick Trading Company

Warthog Promotions, Lowdham, Nottinghamshire
Organise regular concerts in Lowdham Village Hall.

AcornFolk, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
New folk/roots/world music venue - initially monthly Friday or Saturday gigs from September 2008.
See www.acorntheatre.net for details.

French Session, The Blue Bell, Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire
"In existence since 2005, our session is for anyone who enjoys a good Hanter Dro, Bouree, Laride or polka! We regularly have Hurdy-gurdy, mandolin, bouzouki, concertina, acoustic bass, flute, pipes etc"

The French Horn, Potter Street, Worksop
Acoustic, folk gigs every Sunday.

The Spinning Jenny Folk Club, The Stumble Inn, Tamworth Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham
Meets the last friday in the month at The Wheatsheaf Inn (contact number for club is Martin/Kerry on 07912601475).

The Maze, Nottingham
Worthing check the listings for Singer Songwriters, Americana Roots and a sprinkling of Folk.

The Brown Cow Folk Club
We meet 8.30pm every Tuesday at The Brown Cow, 35 Ratcliffe Gate, Mansfield, Notts NG18 2JA.
We have Singers' and Feature Nights and a monthly Guest Night
Singers’ nights - all singers, musicians and listeners welcome (£1)
Feature nights combine floor singers with an extended set from the featured artist (£1)
The entry fee for Guest nights varies £3-£5 - check website
Our UKULELE group meets weekly at 7.30pm on club nights
See our website www.mansfieldfolkclub.co.uk for full details and videos taken on club nights, or contact us at folkclub@kochut.co.uk

Redmile Acoustic Music Club, Barnstone Country Club, Works Lane , Barnstone , Nottingham - Second and Fourth Wednesdays
"An informal friendly club where everyone is welcome to come along and play, sing or just relax and listen."

Farnsfield Acoustic, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire
Roughly monthly concerts held at Farnsfield Village Hall in Notts

Farnsfield Folk, Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire
Meets every Wednesday evening.

Kirby Twins Acoustic Club, Kirby Bellars Village Hall, Kirby Bellars, Nr Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Bi-monthly gig in a stunning village hall setting with an appreciative, listening audience. Bring your own alcohol.
T: 07929 491872 or kirbytwins@hotmail.co.uk

Folk/Acoustic Night hosted by In Any Order at the Britannia Inn, Shepshed, Nr Loughborough, Leicestershire
Held on the third friday of each month!
"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."

Normanton Acoustic Club, Normanton-on-Soar, Leicestershire
Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month

Woodbridge Folk Club
Meets fortnightly on Wednesday evenings

The Bayou Club, Leicester
Held the last Thursday of every month.

Greenbird Promotions, Leicester
"Greenbird Promotions is a Leicester-based organisation dedicated to putting on gigs featuring the best in contemporary and traditional folk music."

The Musician
Dedicated Roots Venue Acoustic/Americana/Celtic/Folk/Blues/Jazz/ R&B/World in Leicester

The National Forest Folk Club and Festival, Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire

ABC Music
Online Music Store for Leicestershire based company

Iryna Muha
Iryna Muha is the East Midlands based musician, song-writer and singer originally comes form the Ukraine and plays Slavonic Folk . Iryna has performed on numerous folk festivals and venues across the UK . To book a gig contact the musician

Beggars Belief!
East Midlands based ceilidh band - play at festivals and private events.
For more information visit: www.beggarsbeliefband.co.uk

Black Rat
Leicestershire band who play a "mix of original material, rock and folk, a 'New English' style combining modern and traditional elements."

Three Legged Dog
Leicestershires Best Celtic/Folk-Rock Band!

The Bouviers
Acoustic Roots Trio

'Some Like It Hot'
'Some Like It Hot' are an established ceilidh band from Chesterfield in Derbyshire that has played locally for many years.
The band is made up of electric fiddle, guitar, bass, saxophone and drums, giving a good mix of traditional sounds with a more modern feel and comes complete with an experienced caller to tell you what to do! Available for weddings, parties, barn dances, anniversaries, social events, fund-raisers … small or large!

The Hoi Polloi
We are a collection of performers who are available for clubs and festivals. We're all based in the Derbyshire area and between us we sing, play and recite a range of material both traditional and contemporary, much of which we write ourselves. A spot from us will be full of fun and humour, but will also make the listener think and maybe even shed a tear."

Kuiper Belt
Kuiper Belt are a Nottingham based band with influences ranging from jazz, folk and Americana, through to rock and pop.

The Harbour Lights
"The charm of English acoustic music shines through this six piece group with stunning vocals from Bethan Court” Mick Peat – Folkwaves, BBC in the Midlands

Tangata
Nottingham based five piece band TANGATA play mostly original tunes with a couple of traditional reels and songs thrown in for good measure.

Shamus O'Blivion
"This highly entertaining band have earned themselves a reputation across the country for playing Rock influenced Celtic Music (traditional Irish & Scottish) in a hard edged, fast and cheeky style. Whipping up a storm among the audience, frenzied dancing and serious foot stomping is the norm."

The Old Nick Trading Company
Country/Folk/Americana from this Nottingham quartet

The Corndodgers
Nottingham based six piece playing mainly traditional north American material

Derby Folk
"Where you can find information about Folk Music, Song and Dance around Derby, UK - Ashbourne, Ashby, Belper, Burton, Chesterfield, Coalville, Derby, Leicester, Lichfield, Loughborough, Mansfield, Matlock, Nottingham, Uttoxeter."

The Travellers Rest, Draycott, Derbyshire
Regular events at this Derbyshire pub including an Open Mic every Tuesday 8:30pm start.

Sessions at the Vernon Arms, Main Road,Sudbury, Derbyshire

Second Sunday of every month, 12.30 to 3pm
All musicians welcome regardless of ability.
Hosts Jan Rockett and Keith Kendrick.
Excellent food available until 4pm. Roaring log fires.
Not to mention a fine selection of real ales…great pub!!
Enquiries:
Jan: 01283-584869 and jpr@rocketts.net
Keith: 01335-345675 and keith@keithkendrick.co.uk
Other meal bookings: Vernon Arms: 01283 585329

Music played is mostly traditional English, although Irish, Welsh, Scottish, European, Bluegrass, Appalachian, Norse, Breton ... ... and the odd song or three ... will be welcomed.

Ashover Folk & Roots Concerts, Ashover, Near Chesterfield, Derbyshire
"Xeli Promotions organise regular concerts in Ashover Parish Hall."

Chesterfield Folk Club, Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Holds regular concerts usually on the second Friday of the month.

Derby Assembly Rooms, Derby
The complex comprises The Great Hall, Darwin Suite and The Guildhall Theatre and hosts regular folk, roots and world music concerts.

The Real-Music Club, Willington, Derbyshire
Open sessions every Thursday evening
"A friendly, welcoming & informal gathering of musicians, singers, songwriters, poets etc. PA not provided (but we may have monitor speakers & Mics set up & you can bring your own amplification if you wish)."

Belper Folk Club, Belper, Derbyshire
Meets every Tuesday with monthly guests.

The Ilkeston Folk and Blues Club Held every Wednesday in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

The Lift Global Music Club, Glossop, Derbyshire
Global beats from "Australia, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Scotland and of course Glossop!" at this Glossop club held in a couple of venues in the town.

Rocky's Buxton Notes, Buxton, Derbyshire
"This calendar provides live music info' for sessions and concerts, clubs and pubs in the Buxton area - compiled from a variety of sources by Chris Rockcliffe. It includes major events and sessions within 50-60 min. travel time from Buxton."

Club Acoustic, Buxton
"Roots Music Live in Buxton, Derbyshire"

The Spa Town Country Music Club, Buxton, Derbyshire
Hosts Monthly concerts at The Pavilion Gardens in this Peak District town

Frusion, Derbyshire
Promotes a number of events at The Fishpond in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

Albert's Kitchen
"Albert's Kitchen are a new band based in Notts/Derbys."
"play a mixed up variety of Irish, folk, blues and rock."

Acoustic Night at the Old Poets' Corner, Ashover, Derbyshire (Every Tuesday evening)
"It's a great evening with a very relaxed atmosphere – no need to pre-book a slot, just come along and play… or simply listen! Anything goes music-wise; folk, blues, (acoustic) rock, pop, your own material, instrumentals, a cappella singers – everyone is welcome!"

'The Derby Heritage Traditional Music Club'

Held Monthly on Thursdays at The Old Derby Gaol, Friargate, Derby, Hot food and Drinks always available.
All meetings hosted by Keith Kendrick. Performance contributions welcomed from the gathered throng, please check in advance as space is often limited.
Contact:
Keith Kendrick - (Home) 01335 345675 (Mobile) 07885 345367 or: Paul Slater - (Home) 01332 573397
Check the clubs forthcoming dates and guests here.

The Downtrodden String Band
Derbyshire based old time quintet

The Vernon Arms Folk Club, Spondon, Derby
Meets every Tuesday evening at The Vernon Arms, Locko Road, Spondon, Derby

The Queens Head
19 Chesterfield Road, Belper, Derbyshire. Check out the Music listings at this local pub

Norcsalordie
Leicester based Folk and Irish Music Duo!

Counties Folk Agency
Providing for the very best in Barn Dances, Square Dances, Ceilidhs, Hoe-downs, Morris Teams, Dance Sides and Specialist Musicians for every occasion throughout the Midlands

The Dunton Bassett Folk Club at The Red Admiral, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, every Thursday

Grand Union Folk Club
Meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Soar Bridge Inn, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire

The Victoria, Coalville, Leicestershire
Occasional Folk Nights on a Tuesday

Leicester Folk
"Folk song and music around Leicester, UK" with events guide, reviews and more

Oadby Folk Club
Meets every last Wednesday in Oadby, Leicester

Rose & Crown Folk Club
Meets in Thurnby every 4th Sunday

Loughborough Acoustic Club
The Catholic Club, Fennel Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Meets three Thursdays a month with a mixture of guests and Open Mic Nites.

Loughborough Folk Club, The Packhorse, Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough Town Hall, Loughborough
Regular concerts at this recently reopened venue

Scragg End Folk Club
Singaround/Session Every Sunday Night in Lounge Bar (8.30pm) Except Last Sunday, Guest Nights in Restaurant Room