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South West Gigguide
Includes listings of folk gigs and sessions across the South West
The Queen Mary Sessions, Poole, Dorset
English Folk Sessions held at the The Queen Mary, 68 West Street, Poole, on the last Monday of every month.
Bournemouth Folk Club
Meets every Sunday evening in Boscombe, Bournemouth
FAWM, Folk and World Music in Ferndown, Dorset
Regular Concerts held at local community centre.
The Square and Compass, Worth Matravers, Swanage, Dorset
Regular concerts at this highly regarded family pub.
Broadside Man, Dorset
"The one stop place to find out what's what in the folk world in South Dorset an a bit farther afield."
The Anchor Inn, Swanage, Dorset
Regular Blues gigs and more.
The Blue Boar Roots Music Club
Meets every Wednesday evening in Poole, Dorset
Wessex Acoustic Folk Club, The Farquharson Arms, Pimperne, Blandford, Dorset
Wednesdays - Guest Nights (no open floor spots) start at 8pm and these are listed on the club website (www.wessex-acoustic.co.uk) Our guest night tickets vary according to the cost of the guests. Club members get a discounted ticket price. Membership is £10 for the calendar year. Ticket prices £5-£15 for non-members - £2 a ticket members discount.
Celtic Folk
aims to bring "the best in celtic music to the south" "They bring top bands to The Allendale Centre, Wimborne, Dorset, and other venues across the south of England."
The Sunray Folk Club, Broadmayne Village Hall, Broadmayne, Dorset
Held every 4th Thursday.
Christchurch Folk musicians meet on the second Wednesday of every month in The Ship Inn, High Street, Christchurch, Dorset and on the last Wednesday of every month in the Barn Bar at Ye Olde George Inn, Castle Street, Christchurch, Dorset.
All are welcome to join playing traditional tunes and songs from Britain and Ireland.
See www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/christchurchfolk/index.phtml for further details
Gator's Hot Gigs
"definitive gig guide for Blues in the South west"
Flaxey Green
The aim of flaxey green is to promote folk music and folk musicians in South Devon by using the advantages of internet access to provide immediately available and up to date information.
Brixham Folk Night at The Ernie Lister Bar, Quayside Hotel, King Street Brixham. Devon
Meet on the first Thursday of each month
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.
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Shammick Acoustic, Combe Martin, Devon
Shammick Acoustic takes place twice a month at The Pack o’ Card, High Street, Combe Martin. The 2nd Saturday in the month is an Open Night, when all types of music/songs are welcome, as well as poetry, stories – in fact, any kind of performance. Listeners are equally welcome. Concerts are hosted on the 4th Saturdays with national/international headline artists and pre-booked support performers. More info. can be found at www.shammickacoustic.org.uk
Folk at the Lion - NB Currently postponed until 2010
Celtic session at the Golden Lion, Tipton-St-John, Devon on the third Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm. All welcome!
Ottertonmill
"Set beside the river otter in one of devon's most beautiful valleys and just a mile or so from East Devon's magnificent world heritage coast, ottertonmill is an altogether different kind of experience."
Holds concerts every Thursday nights with names you will recognise, beautiful music and beautiful surroundings....
The George Hotel, South Molton, Devon
Regular concerts.
The Windjammer Inn, Dartmouth, Devon
Regular events at this Dartmouth pub.
The ie Theatre, Axminster, East Devon
Regular acoustic concerts hosted at this intimate theatre.
Pennymoor Singaround, Mid Devon
Folk on the Moor
Meets every Sunday evening (between Bickleigh and Ivybridge in South Devon) with regular guests
Teignmouth Folk Club, The Devon Arms Hotel, Northumberland Place. Teignmouth, Devon
Last Thursday of every month. 8.30pm. Free admission
Bluegrass session at The Devon Arms Hotel. Northumberland, Place, Teignmouth, Devon
1st Thursday of every month. 8pm. Tel: 01626 774400
Folk song/music session. South Devon Inn, Strand Hill, Dawlish, Devon
3rd Wednesday of every month. 8pm. Tel: Scott 01626 862198.
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Se7en Stars Folk Club at The Seven Stars Inn. Kennford near Exeter.
Last Friday of every month. 8pm.
Free admission. Tel: 01392 210983.
Session at The Globe, Frogmore near Kingsbridge, Devon.
3rd Thursday of every month. Tel: Nigel 01548 531525.
Topsham Folk Club
The Globe Hotel, Fore Street, Topsham every Sunday with regular guest nights
Stompin Dave Allen
"Musician based in Bridport, Dorset
Stompin' Dave performs folk & blues"
The Pyrates
"Pyrates! Be a sea faring band of Musical Marauders, sailing from th’ shores of fair Olde England to rowdy ports across the world! A notorious band of buccaneers, who’ve imposed their own brand of pirate themed folk music to fellow pirates an’ unfortunate landlubbers not only in the UK but across tha’ seas themselves! Able bodied bawdy balladeers armed wi’ guitar, mandolin an’ bass, singing bountiful harmonies dressed in full pirate costume an’ all in tha' quay of ARRRR!"
The Cass Ford Band
"The Cass Ford Band play contemporary music, which comprises of haunting ballads, original songs and instrumentals with a twist."
Billy in the Lowground
"what could loosely be termed Folk-Rock (think ‘Weapon called the Word’ era Levellers rather than ‘All around my Hat’ era Steeleye Span!), with an Irish influence courtesy of fiddle player"
Parson Jacks
Barnstaple based acoustic trio..
Black Friday
"a 'high energy folk band' from the Plymouth area who play a combination of original songs, covers and traditional tunes."
Sulis
Somerset based quartet
Bag of Rats
"Spreading disease from the Somerset and Dorset area of the West Country comes a filthy scum slime of rats, in fact the Bag of Rats. The band have toured around the local area (to the dismay of all) gigging at festivals, pubs and folk clubs entertaining the crowds (is five people a crowd?) with their unique take on folk with influences in Traditional English Beer, Nuclear Physics (where's me bloody fusion? - you can't have nuclear physics without fusion), Blues, Irish, Jazz, Country, a smidgen of Ska (Naah), a hint of alternative (Alt what?) and a peppering of salt and psychedelic skiffle."
Paddy's Whiskers
"Paddy's Whiskers are a new four piece combo, based in Devon, who play an exciting high energy mix of folk music and song."
Re-Jig
"Re-Jig are an energetic duo playing an upbeat mix of Irish and Celtic jigs, reels and songs on fiddle, octave mandola and tenor banjo."
The Dambuskers
North Devon based Folk Rock quartet.
Nicky Swann
“Nicky Swann is a performer who effortlessly combines talent and grace, ability and daring. In the shows we’ve done together, I’ve noted that she approaches her craft from the seemingly disparate disiplines of vocalist and artist, writer and musician. Simply put, she dedicates herself to the sensibilities her material offers, while retaining an air of complete originality"
Paul Jackman
"highland bagpiper based in South Devon"
The Sodburys
Bristol based acoustic folk duo
Fuzia
Fuzia are a 7 piece Balkan eastern european Gypsy music influenced band currently kickcing up a storm at venues around the south west and beyond.
Sue Merchant
South West based Singer Songwriter
Lavington Bound
'Lavington Bound are a fun and quirky mix of traditional folk music from around the world with a modern twist. From the blue grass of southern America, through medieval England, around the waltz halls of Vienna to the Cossack ‘HEYS!’ of Russia and back again.'
Ryan's Bar, 25-27 Abbey Road, Torquay, Devon
Folk Night held every Tuesday with Monthly guest nights...
Harberton Folk
Provides a guide to whats on in the South Devon area, and organises regular concerts at the Ariel Arts Centre in Totnes.
Every Sunday Evening Live Celtic Folk musicians at the Old Firehouse Pub, 50 New North Road, Exeter, 01392 277279
6pm to 11pm Real Ales Homemade Food, Courtyard and Free Entry Guest Session musicians are welcomed
The Exe Folk Club, Cowley, Exeter
Meet the third friday of each month.
The Jolie Catlin Cajun Club in Exeter is starting up again after a break of four years.
There will be an introduction session held at the Phoenix, Gandy Street in Exeter on Saturday, 7 September from 2-5pm. This will cover a session on Cajun and one on Zydeco. Everyone is welcome, with or without a partner.
For further details contact :Amrik Hm: 01297 625489 - Mob: 07966 444 321/ Mary Hm: 01392 479255 - Mob: 07748 804 355
Folk Music around Exmoor
Provides details of clubs, sessions etc in the Minehead, Exmoor and West Somerset area
Sad Folk,
Online (and email list) guide to whats happening on the folk scene in Dorset and Somerset.
Ash Keys Music
Promoter of regular folk events in Bristol.
The Jellied Reels
Bristol-based Ceilidh and Barn Dance Band with a non-traditional attitude to traditional tunes
The Prom
"The Prom is an established music venue, bar & cafe in Bristol which has gone from success to success over the years. Throughout the week The Prom sees a vibrant mix of folk, blues, jazz, rock and country from local and national bands."
The Hibernia Centre, Bristol
Hold Classes in traditional Irish music and dance, Saturday mornings throughout the year
Bar One Nine, 19 High Street, Keynsham, Bristol
Regular Saturday Evening events.
The Tao Bar, Bristol
Host regular events on Thursdays and Sundays.
Folk Around Bristol
A comprehensive guide to the scene in and around Bristol.
The Nova Scotia Folk Club
Meets weekly on Mondays in the Cumberland Basin, Bristol with regular guests
University of Bristol Folk Club, Meets on a Tuesday evening with regular guests (during term time)
CRH Music
Organises regular concerts at The Saint Bonaventure's Parish Social Club, Bristol
Bath Folk Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Held on Fridays once monthly.
Halsway Manor, Crowcombe, Taunton, Somerset
"National educational charity which provides folk, music, dance and song through its running of a National Centre for Traditional music at Crowcombe, near Taunton, Somerset.
A residential centre organised in a 15th century mansion with 18th century additions, that has operated for 40 years providing folk events every week of the year."
The Manors website also includes an events page, history, what's on it the West, and more....
Halsway Contra Club, Taunton, Somerset
This new club started in September with a grand launch and has gained new faces each time. We welcome new people to come and join us and have fun with this amazing dance evening.
For map of how to get there - look at the website www.halswaymanor.org.uk
Tutor MC is Ron Rudd who will take everyone, beginners, learners, newcomers through the basics of the contra movements so that anybody can join in from the word go. No need to bring a partner. Changing partners (very important every dance so that you dance with everyone) in contra dancing, is all part of the normal activity.
Live music is provided by "Meltdown Band" to provide the driving rhythmic beat or pulse to enjoy everything at the right tempo, a high energy evening, bring a bottle of water!
We meet on the 2nd Wednesday each month.
Any further information needed - call Alan 01278 732202
The Open Door Acoustic Club, East Harptree, Somerset
Held on the third friday of each month.
Folk Jam Session at The Queen Victoria, Priddy, Somerset
"Chris and Celia Street invite musicians of all levels to join them at their Folk sessions at the Queen Victoria in the village of Priddy (on the top of the Mendips in Somerset), on the first Monday of every month. Admission is free and the beer is good!"
The Frome Acoustic Club, Frome, Somerset
Meets every second Saturday.
Under One Sun
Organises Folk and Roots events most months in West Somerset
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Diaspora "feel good” Irish Band, which celebrates the music and traditions of the historic Irish Diaspora and entertains with an eclectic mix of Folk and other influences" |
Musicians Nights at the New Inn, 86 West Town Road, Backwell, North Somerset Held on the 1st & 3rd Sunday every month
Guest artistes every two months - every one welcome.
Tele 01275 462694.
Nunney Acoustic Café, Nunney Village Hall, Nunney, Somerset
First Sunday of the month*,
Nunney Village Hall 2-5 pm
Adults £3 Children free
Open Mic
Performers can email or just turn up early to get a slot. * Except December - Saturday 2nd 7.30 pm will be our Christmas Party
Nailsea Folk Club, Nailsea, North Somerset
Meets on the second tuesday of every month with regular well known guests.
Milverton Music Club, Milverton, Taunton, Somerset
Milverton Music Club meets on the first Friday of every month all singers & musicians welcome. Regular audience of 80+ for our first Friday sessions. Special guests as announced 16th April Bluze the Band, May 3rd Ralph McTell. Check out the web site for more info.
Traditional Music Session at The Elms Inn, Street, Somerset
Held on the second Saturday of each month, starting at 8:30 p.m
contact details are Grahame Upham 01458 834192
E-mail grahame.x@tesco.net
Bridgewater Arts Centre, Bridgewater, Somerset
The Ritz Acoustic Club, Burnham-On-Sea, Somerset
Held every Thursday
David Hall Arts Centre, South Petherton, Somerset
"The David Hall has long been associated with quality folk and roots music events, attracting the most prestigious performers, both serious and comedic, from all over the world."
The Acorn Folk Club, Minehead, Somerset
Meets on the first Saturday of each month with occasional guests.
The Wyndham Arms, Kingsbury Episcopi, Somerset
Home of the The Wyndham Blues & Roots Club
Cahooty
"Cahooty are a four-piece band from West Cornwall playing a unique style of acoustic roots music with double bass, harmonica, guitars and four-part harmonies"
Elowen
Sing "In English and Cornish, folk songs spanning the centuries; the song of sailors and the song of those left behind, songs of love, of loss and hope. And all the other songs in-between..."
Kernowfolk Website Covering details of events and folk links across Cornwall.
The Studio Bar, Penzance, Cornwall
Folk Night every Sunday evening.
The Troyl Club at 'The Globe', Truro
"Troyl meaning a turn in Cornish. the club starts with a session then a guest does a turn, a bit more session more from the guest and some session to end!
We've had dancers, story tellers, poets poets with musicians and musicians of different ages and genres!
Starts 8pm with £3 admittance" Held on the last Friday of the month.
Barley Folk, Liskeard, Cornwall
Held on Wednesday evenings at the Barley Sheaf Inn, Liskeard.
Cornish session at The St Day Inn, St Day
Every Thursday starting around 9:00pm
Lostwithiel Folk Jam, Weekly (Tuesday) acoustic session at the King's Arms, Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Relaxed atmosphere, all traditional singers and musicians welcome. Contact Phil Wisdom 01208 873214.
The Western Hotel, St Ives
Acoustic Session every Tuesday
Benbow Folk, Penzance, Cornwall
Music and Song Session held every other wednesday at The Admiral Benbow, Chapel Street
More information from Benbowfolk@btconnect.com
'Devoran Acoustic Sessions', Devoran village hall, mid Cornwall
All tickets available from devoranvh@live.co.uk or 01872 864662 9after 18.30)
We hold Acoustic Sessions autumn - spring, at Devoran village hall, mid Cornwall
Bodmin Folk Club, Bodmin, Cornwall
"Meet every Friday at 8.15 at The Barley Sheaf, 2 Lower Bore Street, Bodmin
Our programme aims at alternate Open House and Guest Nights and guests from all over the world are featured every year. Tastes tend to be traditional, but there can be some surprises!"
Irish Traditional Folk Session at The Drifwood Spars, Trevaunance Cove, St. Agnes, Cornwall 8:30 onwards
All Welcome - Held alternate Thursdays beginning 4th March 2010 - Check the website for dates.
American Folk Music, Old Time, Bluegrass & Folk-Blues - From Cornwall
The Rod & Line
Church Road, Tideford, Cornwall
Music most weekends and Cornish Folk Music every 2nd Thursday at this local pub
Wheal Dream Folk Club, St Ives, Cornwall
"Every Sunday at the Wheal Dream Free House and Restaurant at 8:00pm.
All kinds of folk music from Traditional to contemporary, all styles, everyone welcome. Guest night every month. Singers and musiciansnights."
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. "