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.
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A to B - C to H - I to N - O to ZOpen Mic Acoustic Music Club, Peterborough
When: 1st Tuesday Of Month
Where: Millstone Inn, Barnack, Peterborough
Online: Open Mike Acoustic Music Club
Come along to the Live Music Evening on the first Tuesday of each month for an evening of superb entertainment from talented musicians. This is an open mike-session (but without the mike - this is really acoustic
music.) All musical styles are welcomed: Blues, Jazz, Folk, Roots. Admission is free to performers and spectators! Doors open 7.30pm for a 8pm start.
Open Mic @ The Soak, Birmingham
When: Thursdays From 8
Where: The Soak, Bristol Road,Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6AF
The night will run as an open mic night where all peeps are welcome to come showcase thier talents, with special featured guests each week playing a half hour set too.
Open Mic Nights - The Phoenix - Coventry
When: Monday Nights From Nine
Where: The Pheonix, Far Gosford Street, Coventry, CV1 5DL
Every Monday from 9pm until you stumble out will have the open mic for all to take part plus featured artists to woo you too...
It's free to get in and all you got to do is find Paul and stick your name on the list if you want to play.
Oxfolk
When: 2nd Saturday Of The Month
Where: Kennington Village Hall, opposite The Tandem (pub), Kennington, near Oxford, OX1 5PG
Online: http://www.oxfolk.org.uk
High energy dancing to live bands. Oxfolk plays host to a different band each month and there will always be an experienced caller on hand to guide you through the dances.
The Pot Head Folk Club, Hartlepool
When: Every Other Friday
Where: The Harbour of Refuge Inn on the Headland in Hartlepool
Admission to the club is FREE and, although described as a ‘folk’ club, all types of music are welcome. From Blues to Country, Traditional Folk to rap, the Pot House Folk Club encompasses an eclectic range of music and traditions
Queensbury - Raggalds
When: Friday
Where: Raggalds Inn, Brighouse & Denholme Road, Queensbury nr Bradford
Contact: Joe Grint
Richmond’s Swaledale Folk Club
When:Saturdays
Where:Swaledale Outdoor Club, New Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire
All types of music genres are encouraged and appreciated
Ringwood Folk Club
When:Tuesdays
Where:Elm Tree Inn, Hightown, Ringwood
E-mail:andysowter@yahoo.co.uk
For more info -- Rod Biggs on 01425 673713
Shammick Acoustic
When:2nd & 4th Saturdays 8 p.m
Where:Pack o’ Cards, High Street, Combe Martin, N. Devon
Contact & bookings: Barbara Brown contact@shammickacoustic.org.uk 01271 882366
2nd Saturday: Open Night. Everyone welcome to share all genres of music, song, story or poetry, or just to listen at this informal, warm and friendly session. Collection.
4th Saturday: Concert with national/international guest and pre-booked supporting performers. Tickets £6 from www.wegottickets.com/evenue/2811 or £7 at door.
4th Saturday: Concert with national/international guest and pre-booked supporting performers. Tickets £6 from www.wegottickets.com/evenue/2811 or £7 at door.
Sheffield Hillsborough Folk Club
When:Tuesday Evenings
Where:57 Burton Street, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2HH
A weekly folk club with a featured performer or special guest every week. The evenings consist of the folk club section in which regular 'members' and visiting singers and musicians are invited to perform, followed by the featured performer or special guest..
Stockton Folk Club
When:Monday Evenings
Where:Sun Inn, Stockton-on-Tees
Online: http://www.stocktonfolk.org.uk/
We're a friendly club that believes in participation, not just listening. So, come and join in some rousing choruses.
Sunday Showcase, Newcastle Upon Tyne
When: Sundays 5:30-08:00pm
Where: The Egypt Cottage, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Online: www.myspace.com/sundayshowcase
The 'Sunday Showcase' is an opportunity for the north-east's most exciting new folk and traditional music talent to shake their thang!
Sunray Folk Club - Broadmayne
When:4th Thursday In The Month
Where:Broadmayne Village Hill, Dorset, DT2 8EW
We are well into our 2nd year of running a club at the Broadmayne Village Hall. Free-to-get-in, pay-to-get-out!! People thought we were daft, but it's working very well indeed. Our line up is getting stronger too.
Thursday Night Live! Bournemouth
When:Thursday Evenings
Where:Centre Stage, Queens Road, BOURNEMOUTH BH2 6BE,
Online: http://www.myspace.com/tnlbmth
Thursday Night Live brings to Bournemouth a wide range of top quality acoustic music in one of the most attractive, comfortable and friendly music venue in the South.
Twickfolk
When: Sundays
Where: The Cabbage Patch Pub, 67 London Rd, Twickenham
Online: www.myspace.com/twickfolk
Twickfolk is a long established folk club with a great reputation. For more information on booking policy etc,
please go to the website or mail Gerry
Unplugged @ The Slug, Leamington Spa
When: Wednesdays From 8
Where: The Slug And Lettuce, 38-40 Warwick Street, Leamington Spa, CV32 5J
The Slug and Lettuce in Leamington is famous for it's relaxing atmosphere, moody lighting and exquisite tastes, so what better venue is there for an acoustic night.
Wessex Acoustic, Poole
When: Wednesdays for 8
Where: The Farquharson Arms, Pimperne, nr Blandford, DT11 8TX
Online: http://wimborne-acoustic.co.uk/
Guest sessions once a month. Floor spots most Mondays, no club night on Bank Holidays.
Woolston & Bursledon Folk Club (Southampton)
When: Sundays 7:30
Where: Bursledon Village Hall, Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton. SO31 8BZ
Online: http://www.woolnetfolk.co.uk/
Open to members and non members a like. Bar at club prices.
York - The Black Swan Folk Club
When: Thursday's 8PM
Where: Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, York.
Doors open at 8pm and the night starts at 8.30 with the MC and a couple of local performers followed by a 45 minute spot from our guest. This is repeated after the interval, finishing shortly after 11pm.