Clubs
Clubs are the lifeblood of the folkscene, which is why you've got your own section.
Let us know when you meet, where you meet, whose your club contact and whose your booker. You also get fifty words to tell everyone about your club. You can also submit to the Tour Section to let people know who is playing.
These pages are only as accurate as the information you provide, so if things change, please let us know.
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A to C - D to N - O to ZEly Folk Club
When:Normally Wednesday the xteenth of the month
Where:The Stables Bar, the Lamb Hotel, Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EJ
Online: http://www.elyfolkclub.co.uk/
Normally meeting on the Wednesday that has a teen in the date, Ely tends to have guest sessions rather than Open Stage nights. See Website
for more details
The Finedon Sessions
When:quarterly on the 1st Friday in February, May, August & November at 8pm
Where:Finedon Community Centre, Wellingborough Road, Finedon, Northants. NN9 5LG
Online:Under Construction
A series of regular acoustic/roots concerts at a superb new venue
featuring nationally known acts plus supports from the cream of the
region's acoustic/roots talent. Very modest prices for premier league
performers. For details phone Kev on 01536 712902.
Foggy Furze Folk Club, Hartlepool
When:Tuesdays 8:30
Where:The Travellers Rest public house Stockton Road Hartlepool
Online: http://www.foggyfurzefolk.com/
All singers and players welcome. On the second Tuesday of every month we have guest artistes peforming Admission for these events is £2.00
We guarantee a good night will be had by all!
Freedom of Expression, Croydon
When: Every Tuesday 8PM
Where: The Green Dragon 58-60 High Street Croydon CR0 1NA
Online: www.myspace.com/freeexpress
Contact: Tim 07721 074073
Admission Free. 5 acoustic acts do half an hour each one week alternating with open mic plus two half hour sets the next.
"The very best in acoustic music from around London and further afield."
"The very best in acoustic music from around London and further afield."
Golden Cross Acoustic(With Open Mic), Coventry
When: Every Wednesday 8PM
Where: The Golden Cross, 8 Hay Lane, Coventry
One or Two guests and open mic. Free entry and a free drink for performers £2 for punters, first come first served
Great Knight Folk Club, Northampton
When: 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Where: The Old Black Lion, Marefair, Northampton
A really superb venue where you always feel welcome. Very importantly they sell "Natterjack" probably the most wonderful beer in the world, produced at the local Frog Island Brewery
Gregson Lane Folk Club, Preston
When: Alternative
Thursdays
Where: Gregson Lane
Sports & Social Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire
Online: Gregson Lane
Folk Club
Contact: Graham Dixon,
77 Hayfield Avenue, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0AX, 01254 853929
Guisborough Folk Club
When: Every Sunday 8:30PM
Where: The Rugby Club, Belmangate, Guisborough Cleveland / N.Yorks
A friendly club where all are welcome, singers, musicians and audience . . see Terry if you want a floor spot . . . Musicians are welcome early 8.00pm to sit in on the regular session . . . audience participation welcome & encouraged ..
The Icarus Club, London
When: First Thursday Of Month
Where: Old Tigers Head in Lee Green, London
The Icarus Club is about providing a platform for quality, original acts to perform their work in a conducive acoustic setting..
Kirby Fleetham Folk Club
When: Third Saturday Of The Month 8pm
Where: Black Horse Inn, Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire
There will either be a main guest and a couple of floor spots on each evening or two slightly shorter main guest slots. Following
the main act there will be a singaround/ session into the wee small hours....we like to do things differently at KFFC!
The Kontra Roots Club, Woodford
When: 2nd Friday of the month at 8pm
Where: The White Horse, Woodford, near Kettering, Northants NN14 4EY
Online: www.myspace.com/kontrarootsclub
The club provides a platform where the finest acoustic/roots musicians
in the East Midlands can showcase their talent. Each month we feature
four established or up and coming acts drawn from many musical genres.
There's a full PA, a great atmosphere, and admission is free. Full
details on the website or phone Kev on 01536 712902.
The Magpie's Nest, London
When: Check Website
Where: Upstairs at the The Old Queens Head, 44 Essex Road, Nearest Tube: Angel
Online: http://www.themagpiesnest.co.uk/
The Magpie's Nest is a Folk and Acoustic club, showcasing the entire spectrum of the music: old folk, new folk and acoustic talent, from across Britain and beyond....
Monday Open Mic, Windsor
When: Mondays
Where: The Duke Of Connaught, Arthur Road, Windsor
Online: Monday Open Mic
Please feel free to pop down, whether you are a performer or not; whether you want to perform or just enjoy the talents of others - you are very welcome!
9pm Until late
Nottingham - King Billy Folk Session
When:2nd Tuesday of Month 8pm
Where:King William IV, Eyre Street, Sneinton, Nottingham
The pub is a small, friendly real-ale pub and the Session takes place in a room opposite the bar. There is an emphasis on traditional music but with no particular affiliation to specific genres. We tend to play and
sing (and sometimes dance!) in the round, rather than as an open mic session.