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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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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.
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 Greenridge, 1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole, Dorset
Wednesdays - Weekly 8.30pm Open Floor, 8pm guest nights. Most Wednesdays are open mic nights and all singers and instrumentalists are welcome to come and play acoustically. Every third Wednesday is a Guest Night (no open floor spots) and these are listed on the club website. Open Mic nights entry is free to club members, £1 to non-members. Prices on guest nights vary according to the cost of the guests. Club members get a discounted ticket price. Membership is £10 for the year.
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.
Parkstone Folk Club, Lower Parkstone, Dorset
Meets every Sunday evening at The Central Venue
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"
Bandbox, Torbay
"Bandbox is a group of music fans who hope to revive the live music scene for thoughtful, roots-based artists in and around Torbay. What does this "mission statement" mean in plain english? Well, simply that we want to see good top quality Americana, blues, country and folk acts playing in the Bay. At present that means putting on shows at Chelston Acoustic. We also would like to encourage musically sympathetic, local acts to play support to these artists."
| Folk activity in North Devon |
Shammick Acoustic Sessions, Combe Martin, Devon
Shammick Acoustic Sessions take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month at The Castle Inn, High Street, Combe Martin. All types of music/songs are welcome, as well as poetry, stories, in fact any kind of performance. Also holds concerts on the 4th Saturdays with national/international artists. More info. can be found at www.umbermusic.co.uk/shammick.htm
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 ie Theatre, Axminster, East Devon
Regular acoustic concerts hosted at this intimate theatre.
Pennymoor Singaround, Mid Devon
Meets every Sunday evening (between Bickleigh and Ivybridge in South Devon) with regular guests
Hyde Folk Club
Meets every Monday at The Hyde Park Hotel, Mutley Plain, Plymouth, Devon
Topsham Folk Club
The Globe Hotel, Fore Street, Topsham every Sunday with regular guest nights
"Musician based in Bridport, Dorset
Stompin' Dave performs folk & blues"
The Cass Ford Band
"The Cass Ford Band play contemporary music, which comprises of haunting ballads, original songs and instrumentals with a twist."
"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"
Barnstaple based acoustic trio..
"a 'high energy folk band' from the Plymouth area who play a combination of original songs, covers and traditional tunes."
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."
The Lime Tree, Paignton, Torquay, Devon
Acoustic, Blues, Folk and Roots night every Thursday evening from 8:30 pm
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
| Lorelei Totnes Based Acoustic Duo |
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.
First Friday of every month
8pm to 11pm, bar, tickets on the door and in advance
Top professonal jazz and folk musicians performing every month with hosts John Hooper jazz pianist and vocalist and Helen James guitarist and singer.
Live music for the discerning listener in a community atmosphere.
jazzfolk@campionmusic.co.uk
www.campionmusic.co.uk
High Note Music Management
"High Note is a small Bristol-based agency/management/promotions company run by musicians for musicians"
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 Tao Bar, Bristol
Host regular events on Thursdays and Sundays.
A comprehensive guide to the scene in and around Bristol.
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
Opening in April 2008 with impressive guests lined up!
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
"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" |
The Old Down Acoustic Club, Emborough, Somerset
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.
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 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"
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..."
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.
Cornish session at The St Day Inn, St Day
Every Thursday starting around 9:00pm
Lostwithiel Folk Jam, Weekly (Wednesdayacoustic session at the Earl of Chatham, Grenville Road, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. Friendly historic pub, relaxed atmosphere, first pint free for performers, 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
Next dates (2008) are 19th March; 2nd, 16th, 30th April
Bodmin Folk Club
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, St Ives, Cornwall
Meets every Sunday with occasional guests.
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. "