Folk Venues in Southeast England

Subject: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 10:15 AM

Hi; I will be travelling in Southeast England during the month of May, can anyone advise or suggest some folk venues in that area during may, pubs, concerts etc. Also, what about good folk venues in London. Would like to see the Watersons at the Albert Hall, ate tickets still available. What about other folk music in London, clubs and such. I would be very grateful for any info. Thanks so much.

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Scrump
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 10:23 AM

That was a bit silly, eating your Watersons tickets :-)

Where to start? I'm sure the owners of the various folk clubs won't miss this chance to plug their clubs. I believe the Watersons tickets are still available (not a sellout yet AFAIK) but advisable to check the box office website.

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Dartford Warbler
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 12:43 PM

Here's a good start Martin Nail's excellent folk resource

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 04:18 PM

Vurriners? Wat want us wi' them like?

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 05:56 PM

Folk London and Unicorn and Shire Folk are magazines that cover the area - Check their web sites !!

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: melodeonboy
Date: 09 Mar 07 - 09:23 PM

For general information, may I suggest getting hold of "Folk Orbit". This has listings for folk clubs all over England (and further afield now as well, I believe). There's also "around Kent Folk". You can also contact me directly if you want information on folk nights in Mid Kent.

Don't forget the session that I am hosting with Growler at the Tudely Oak (near Tunbridge Wells) on the afternoon of the 20th May.

In early May (Bank Holiday weekend) there's the Rochester Sweeps' Festival. Apart from all the other wonderful events that are on, I advise you to come along to one of John Barden's excellent singarounds, which are held in the Good Intent.

There's also a very good local zydeco band doing a couple of gigs during the Sweeps' Festival, but I shall be accused of shameless self-publicity if I give you the details!

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 05:25 AM

We have Jim Causley at Herga on Monday 14 May - lucky Herga! - and an open evening (all performers welcome) on 21 May.

Herga meets every Monday except Bank Holidays - a bit tricky in May, when the first and last Mondays are both Bank Holidays......

Kitty

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Kevin Sheils
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 09:59 AM

At Walthamstow Folk, London, E17 during May we have Jackie Oates, Clive Gregson and Rory McLeod.

Details in the link

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Fidjit
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 11:32 AM

Here you go Scrump. Not only South East. The're not all there as lots don't know about this folk map Hope it helps a few people on here.

Chas

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Fidjit
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 11:36 AM

Oh it was'nt Scrump was it. It was Guest. Never mind. Suffering from a heavy cold. Been in bed the last three days. Have to get fit for Miskin.

Chas

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Dartford Warbler
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 01:21 PM

The 'folk map'is about as much use as a chocolate firegaurd.

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: growler
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 06:06 PM

Kevin who would EVER accuse you of self publicity. God Forbid!!!!

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 06:14 PM

You can tell that by the modest and self-effacing way he dresses.....

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: vectis
Date: 10 Mar 07 - 07:24 PM

Seaford Folk Club
Every Friday night at The Beachcomber (halfway along the front)
8:15 Start
Here is the guest list for May, floor singers always very welcome.
Hope you can make one of them.

May 4th        Long Man Morris
A chance to welcome in the May-O with our local Morris side. Enjoy their dancing and singing as they entertain us with gusto, attitude and loads of ale.


May 11th        Wizz Jones
There are few artists with more claim to being a 'musician's musician' than Wizz Jones. With his unique guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and 'a right hand worthy of Broonzy' Wizz embodies folk and blues at their very best.


May 18th         Summer Sing
A first rate opportunity to sing all those summer songs in anticipation of the long hot summer days to come. Unseasonal songs also very welcome.

May 25th        Barron Brady
Barron Brady are interpreters of English folk song and contemporary folk songwriters who live in Devon and perform nation-wide. Acclaimed for their own skilfully crafted material as much as their traditional songs. On their first visit to Seaford.

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Fidjit
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 06:46 AM

So what's wrong with melted chocolate?

Chas

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 10:10 AM

Thank you all very much, a lot of very interesting and useful information.

Subject: RE: Folk Venues in Southeast England
From: Girl Friday
Date: 11 Mar 07 - 06:08 PM

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