Folk and Roots presents 'Monday Monday', a night of the best of the folk and roots scene which will be held on the first Monday of the month in central London as from October 2009. See 
Taplas
The voice of Folk in Wales & the Borders
Published bi-monthly, Taplas is the only means of keeping in touch with Wales' vibrant folk and traditional music scene. Each issue contains the latest news & listings, stimulating features and a comprehensive review section.
The Parcel of Rogues
"The Parcel Of Rogues are an energetic five-piece Folk Rock band playing traditional and contemporary music from Britain and America. Their repertoire is diverse, from driving foot stompers to slow atmospheric ballads, plus a wide range in between! All performed with excellent musicianship, vocal harmonies and peppered with a great deal of fun, they are always well received by their audiences."
The Bear Band
"The BEAR BAND has been playing music for Barn Dances and Ceilidhs for the best part of the last 30 years. The Band has gone through many changes of personnel over the years but is still led by founding members, Huw Jones on Melodeon and John Howes on Bouzouki; together with Steve Passmore on Bass, Lyndon Whife on Drums and Nigel Haworth as their Caller they complete the present line up."
Peel Your Own Spuds
"Peel Your Own Spuds are the new faces on the Folk/Irish scene in the UK. The Spuds were formed in September 2008 and evolved out of a large Irish community in Newport, South Wales and therefore has a strong Irish connection, 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Irish. The band over the last six months have gained admiration from many and have attracted a large following of very loyal supporters."
Rattled
"Rattled!, based in Swansea, play an exciting mix of covers and original material which blend the styles of Rock, Blues, Celtic, and Country music"
Kate Binningsley
"Kate’s alternative folk songs demonstrate powerful vocals and impressive guitar rhythms" **Aberystwyth Acoustic Platform**
Lowri Evans
The Potboilers
"The PotBoilers (some know them as the PotBellies) are the biggest Newgrass band in the UK. Newgrass is a term to describe their music, i think? Which is a new approach to Bluegrass music. Bluegrass was developed originally in Kentucky in the United States, and uses many Celtic folk tunes and songs such as Meysydd yr Amerig (The Green Fields of America) and Nyth y Gwcw (Cuckoo’s Nest) in its repertoire, though the Americans would probably argue that they wrote the tunes themselves! The PotBoilers have developed the old Bluegrass tradition, and included drums and electrics into their unique sound, and made it into Newgrass, forming the perfect music for all social get-togethers, halls and festivals."
Cajuns Denbo
Welsh language Cajun & Zydeco band, regulars at many UK and European festivals.
Never Mind The Bocs
Accordion-driven contemporary Welsh folk, with some weird stuff!
The Cane Toads
Bethesda hill-country blues and roots trio.
Band Y Braichmelyn
Top North Wales Ceilidh band (bilingual calling)
Hijinx Ceilidh Band
"A versatile folk trio based in Mid-Wales.
We play traditional Celtic, Continental and American music for sit-down (if you can!) performance, or dance."
WeeBagBand
“We are 5 eejits that bring trad, popular and modern toe tappin' diddly, diddly Irish music & songs to pubs, clubs, doos 'n festivals in North Wales, Cheshire & beyond.......
Lookin' for a ceilidh...? Then we have a couple of callers we can call on if required.”
Trac
trac is the folk development organisation for Wales
Cambria Arts
Cambria Arts are a voluntary arts association based in Tregaron, mid Wales, where they run a twice monthly gig at the Talbot Hotel on the town square. Their line-up has been described as 'the best roots music line-up in Wales - ever!'
Pontrhydfendigaid Celtic Music Society, Pontrhydfendigaid, Ceredigion
"The Pontrhydfendigaid Celtic Music (PCMS) is a recently constituted not-for-profit community group which aims to:
- Promote traditional Welsh music;
- Promote contemporary, traditionally based Welsh music;
- Promote traditional and contemporary traditionally based music from other Celtic nations (Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany, Manx)
The Celtic Music Nights are run under the Arts Council for Wales "Noson Allan" scheme which provides a generous subsidy to encourage skilled musicians to come to smaller venues. "
Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot
Pontardawe Acoustic Music Club, Pontardawe, Nr Swansea
Weekly on Wednesday evenings with regular guest nights and open mic nights
The Valley Folk Club, Pontardawe, Nr Swansea
"Meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday each month. 1st Fridays are Singers Nights when a warm welcome is extended to everyone to sing, play, recite or just enjoy. Guest Nights are held on the 3rd Friday of each month."
The Brunswick, Swansea
Regular acoustic gigs at this Swansea pub.
The Chattery
A family owned Restaurant in Swansea, with regular gigs on Friday and Saturday evenings
Rumney Folk Club, St. Augustine’s Church Hall, Whitehall Parade, Rumney, Cardiff
"The club meets every 3rd Friday of the month in the relaxed, candle-lit setting of St. Augustine’s Church Hall, to enjoy a variety of light/folk music and friendly company. Musicians regardless of skill or age are most welcome. Licensed Bar and raffle will also feature! £3.50 entry (musicians free)"
Cuffern Manor, Roch, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
"Monthly Music Nights at this Pembrokeshire Manor House"
"ceilidh, twmpath, barn dance band from Cardiff" |
The Llanfyllin Workhouse, Llanfyllin, Powys
Barry Folk Club, The Castle Hotel, Jewel Street, Barry, Glamorgan
Meets every Tuesday evening, from 8.30pm, all are welcome to perform.
Vale Blues,Jazz and Roots Society, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
Open Mike nights every Thursday and monthly guests
Newport Folk Club, The Lyceum Tavern, Malpas Road, Newport, Gwent
Meets every Thursday evening with monthly guests.
Crumlin Acoustic Club at Bridgend Inn, Crumlin, Gwent
Meets every Third Thursday
Welsh Traditional Music
this "site is designed to act as one of the online homes of Welsh Traditional Music, Use in to submit and share tunes, submit links and find a good session near you, learn about bands that keep WTM in the public domain, Find workshops" and more
Pembrokeshire Folk
A guide to the folk scene in Pembrokeshire, and the home page of Fishguard Folk Club
Folk Music in Wales
A guide to Welsh folk events, venues and links
Llantrisant Folk Club
Meets every Wednesday in Pontyclun, Mid Glamorgan
Friday Live Lounge, The Wheatsheaf Hotel, High Street, Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan
Friday Live Lounge is a new weekly offering of Acoustic Folk Music, showcasing some of the finest talent in the scene.
The Blue Bell Inn, Rhosesmor Road, Halkyn, Flintshire
2nd Tuesday - The Ranting Dogs rehearse and play Celtic folk from 9pm
2nd Thursday – Andy Hickie and Friends (see below) at the Blue Bell Folk Club from 9pm
3rd Sunday – Nic Blandford at Sesiwn Cymreig our Welsh Folk Sessions from 8:30pm
4th Thursday – Blue Bell Transatlantic Sessions, Americana, Folk, Roots & Blues from 9pm
Everyone is welcome to come and join in or listen. You can find directions by following this link (just type in your postcode) by public transport or car. Contact Steve Marquis on 01352 780309 or Steve@BlueBell.uk.eu.org for information
Central Station, Wrexham
Home of the Blue Lantern Acoustic Nite held every Monday
The Venue Folk Club
Monthly Folk Concerts in this Wrexham venue and Weekly sessions
Wrexham Folk & Acoustic Music Club
Meets on the first and third Thursday on the month.
Monmouth Folk Club, Monmouth
Meets on the 1st and 3rd friday of the month with regular guests
Weekly Irish Session
Mary O'Brien's bar, Commodore Hotel, Cwmbran, Torfaen
The Sun Inn, Regent Street, Llangollen, Denbighshire
Plays host to a number of Celtic, folk rock and blues bands.
Rhyl Folk Club
Held every Friday evening at the RAFA Club, Windsor Street, Rhyl
Ruthin Acoustic Music
Meets every Thursday at Llanfair D.C., near Ruthin, Denbighshire
The Conwy Folk Club
Meets every Monday evening at The Royal British Legion Club, Rosehill Street, Conwy, Gwynedd
Doors open at 07:30pm, Music starts around 8:30pm and ends by 11:15pm
Entrance is free, a prize raffle is held and a collection is taken.
Most Mondays are singers nights (open mike), first come, first served.
The club is very popular, so musicians arriving late may not get to perform.
Contacting the Club is preferred by email
The Golden Fleece, Tremadog Nr Porthmadog, Gwynedd
Acoustic folk session held every Tuesday evening.
Aberdare Music Club
"The Aberdare Music Club is held every Wednesday evening at The Shot & Shell Club, Wind Street, Aberdare. With Monthly guests - see their website for dates
Cynon Valley acoustic Club, The Hirwaun Conservative Club, Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Meets on the second and fourth Mondays of every month with regular guests
"Our acoustic club is also open mic, so all are welcome.
For more details contact Steve or Christine on 01685 877322"
Celtic Heartbeat
"Frank Hennessy's award-winning series featuring the best in traditional and contemporary folk groups and acoustic music."
Allan Yn Y Fan
"Allan Yn Y Fan is renowned as one of Wales' finest twmpath bands and has an impressive reputation for concert work too! The Band, plus a caller, has demonstrated an ability to get any crowd onto a dance floor, whatever the occasion."
Stonecraft
"Stonecraft play traditional folk music from the British Isles, Brittany, Normandy and Norway: jigs, reels, lively songs and ballads. They also play American roots music."
Folk Orbit
The Website That Lets You Know Where Acoustic Live Roots Music and Dance Can Be Found Near You. Folk, Blues, Jazz, Soul, Cajun, Bluegrass, World Music, Etc.
Folk Orbit Magazine