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Welcome to Folk and Roots A guide to the folk and acoustic scene, with information about UK folk gigs and Folk Festivals and hundreds of links! |
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- Folk, Celtic, Blues, Jazz and Cajun music in Kent, U.K.
- Kent gig calendars, news , photos & MP3 music ,
- Kentish folk-clubs , sessions , open-stages and sing-arounds ,
- Kent venue and musician listings.
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.
Regular Venue for folk and bluegrass events
Tunbridge Wells Folk, Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Club
Meets monthly in Tunbridge Wells
The Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Romney Street, Shoreham, Kent
Held every Monday.
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
Acoustic Roots & Blues |
"One of Southern England's most exciting Celt style folk/rock outfits" -Traditional Music Maker, November 2000 |
"Pig's Ear is an eclectic family folk music band, based in Edenbridge and Tonbridge, Kent, England." |
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"Medway's very own Cranked Up, Punky Folk Rock Band!" |
"Glorious, orgasmic ceilidh music" |
"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." |
"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." |
"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" |
Traditional music from Brittany, England, Ireland and beyond played with a contemporary and exciting twist. |
"Camine are twin sisters Zinta and Ramona Egle. Zinta playing guitar and vocals, Ramona playing whistles / low whistles, fiddle, harp and vocals." |
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The Wheatsheaf
This Bough Beech pub holds Music nights every Wednesday night (phone 01732 700254 for details). (Map)
Nellies Folk Music Sessions
Held the 1st Sunday of the month (bar August) at The Manor Room, The Hilden Manor, London Road, Tonbridge
Phone 01732 366857 for details.
Twitton near Otford. Travellers Rest Folk Club
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Folk at the 'Three Mariners' Public House
Lower Rainham Road, Gillingham
Holds regular Folk Nights on the first and third Fridays of each month. (no smoking venue)
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"
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 Oranges Bar Cafe, Ashford
"the best live jazz, blues and folk music in town"
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
Friday Folk Club
Regular Thursday evening concerts
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. "
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