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11 Aug 04 - 09:29 AM (#1244696) Subject: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Gaucho I'm stuck in Central Brum for work next Mon, Tues and Weds night and Mon and Tues nights the following week. Any clubs meeting in the area, where I could bring the guitar along and sing a song or two? Thanks, Gaucho |
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11 Aug 04 - 11:33 AM (#1244814) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: GUEST If there is nothing in Brum Gaucho, on the second Monday 23rd you can come down the M1 to Luton Airport turn off, turn left at the two roundabouts and follow the signs to Bedford A6, then to Barton le Clay and straight on at the roundabout to The Bull which is on the left. We will be waiting for you. |
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11 Aug 04 - 01:01 PM (#1244896) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: GUEST,rich A Think the Brum folk clubs are on Fridays and Saturdays. I haven't lived in Birmingham for eight years so I'm a little out of touch. Haven't a clue what it's like but it might be worth a try. It's a Tuesday. Singers' night with residents Folk Plus The Littleton Arms Littleton Street East Walsall Andy Keatley 01902 422430 Loz Broomhall 01922 444935 Rich |
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11 Aug 04 - 01:54 PM (#1244939) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Mr Red Try Bob Taberner's website - look for a link on cresby.com Alt Mondays are Lichfield or Crown in Digbeth (central B'ham) |
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11 Aug 04 - 03:04 PM (#1244989) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Rasener Gaucho Check these out http://www.btinternet.com/~radical/btmc/ http://www.crystalfolk.btinternet.co.uk/index.html http://www.katiefitzgeralds.co.uk/ http://www.wmff.org.uk/members/redditch.htm http://www.btinternet.com/~han.made/covfolk2//rugby.htm Check em out Gaucho - ring em and make sure they are on. My M8 in Redditch is going to get back to me if he can think of any others. He knows the scene and reckons most clubs opereate over the weekend and a lot shut over the summer. |
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11 Aug 04 - 03:49 PM (#1245044) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: el_punkoid_nouveau If you can pick it up, Folkwaves on Radio Derby/Leicester/Nottingham has a good gig guide each week, which covers large parts of Staffordshire - easy to get there from Brummagem |
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11 Aug 04 - 03:58 PM (#1245054) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Rasener I listen to that |
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11 Aug 04 - 06:27 PM (#1245235) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Gaucho Thanks for those, The Crown in Digbeth looks nearby. I think I'll make a few phone calls ! G |
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11 Aug 04 - 08:24 PM (#1245330) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: GUEST,Malachy Get a copy of the Birmingham Evening Mail. It has a 'Whats On' listing most nights. There is a Folk/ Country section. The Ceol Castle ( 5 mins from Digbeth), usually has something going on too. No floorspots as far as I know but they have some good acts on midweek. Mal. |
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12 Aug 04 - 04:21 AM (#1245580) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: GUEST,noddy There is a nice club somewhere on the edge of Erdington just up from Spagettion Junction. Think it is a Friday night. |
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12 Aug 04 - 09:56 AM (#1245751) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Roger the Skiffler I haven't lived in B'ham since 1969 but my dad is still in Erdington. I know the Jug O' Punch Club, which in my day met in Digbeth, was at the Lyndhurst Hotel in Kingsbury Road, Erdington, just up the road from my old home but I think was once a month on Sunday evenings. The hotel changed hands about 6 months ago so I don't know if it still meets there. RtS |
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13 Aug 04 - 07:29 AM (#1246678) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: GUEST,noddy yeah thanks Roger that was the one I was trying to remember. It was a very friendly bunch. |
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13 Aug 04 - 08:25 AM (#1246710) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Abuwood You need a train/bus to get to Stourbridge but Crystalfolk Wednesday runs all year (Thanks for the link Villain - I must re do that website!) Then theres a session at the Plough Wollaston Tuesday - let them know you want to sing, and I think stuff at the Garibaldi Pub in Stourbridge monday and tuesday. I find Katie Fitzgerald's rather loud and pop not folk - but that may be your taste. Perhaps meet you at Crystal Wednesday? |
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13 Aug 04 - 09:01 AM (#1246727) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Rasener Gaucho will have a car me thinks. It doesn't take very long to get to Stourbridge from Brum, so go for it Gaucho. See ya tonoight loik |
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13 Aug 04 - 11:23 AM (#1246828) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Gaucho Thanks guys. Unfortunately I won't have the car with me. However the trains to Stourbridge look "do able" for Wednesday night. Is "The Bird in the Hand" anywhere near to Stourbridge Railway Station ? I've checked the site out Abuwood and will send you a PM for further details. Thanks Gaucho |
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14 Aug 04 - 06:02 AM (#1247476) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Gaucho refresh |
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15 Aug 04 - 06:53 AM (#1247954) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Abuwood Trouble is I don't know where the train station is in Stourbridge. Bird in Hand is right by the http://www.redhousecone.co.uk details say the 256 bus route out of Stourbridge - towards Kingswinford I assume Hope to see you! |
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15 Aug 04 - 12:09 PM (#1248062) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Rasener I would get a taxi Gaucho to the pub from the station. |
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20 Aug 04 - 07:52 AM (#1251844) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Abuwood Well done the Crystal network that taxied Ian to our door, and it was definitely worth the effort to hear him! A great night was enjoyed as Ian Pittaway, Andy Casserly and Tony Portlock also found their way there through the thunderstorms! |
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20 Aug 04 - 05:23 PM (#1252445) Subject: RE: Birmingham folk clubs - August From: Gaucho Hey guys, I can only second that. I really enjoyed myself. What a great club. Great banter, engaging landlord, wonderful pints, a warm welcome, great playing and people singing their hearts out. Thanks to Malcolm for the lift, and Anne, Ali and Steve for the assistance along the way. It was really great. Hope you all enjoy yourselves at Burntwood, Whitby et.c. And sincere thanks to you all once again. Gaucho |