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.
These pages are only as accurate as the information you provide, so if things change, please let us know.
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Cambridge Acoustic Nights
When: Alternating Mondays
Where:The Bun Shop, Kings Street, Cambridge
We organise regular acoustic nights on alternate Mondays at the Bun Shop in King Street, featuring local singer-songwriters and guests from further afield.
Chequers Acoustic Night, Billericay
When: First Monday Of Month From 8
Where:Chequers Public House, Billericay
First Monday of every month. Open mic from 8 till 9.30 then two live acts from 9.30 till 11.
Cramlington Folk Club
When: Tuesdays 8pm
Where: The Hind in Cramlington, Northumberland
We have always provided a wide variety of music and styles from traditional and contemporary folk to blues and bluegrass. If you are in the area please drop in, you may be pleasantly surprised. Everyone is welcome whether to perform or just to enjoy the music.
Deptford Kit & Cutter
When: See Website for details
Where: Deptford Arms 52 Deptford High Street
We are a traditional music club. If you'd like to play do get in touch. Our email address is kitandcutter@live.co.uk
Doncaster Folk Club
When:Tuesday Nights 8.30 - 11.00
Where:The Masons' Arms, Doncaster, DN1 1ND
We are a participation club, welcoming singers and players who want to join in a singaround format. We are also the organising group for the annual Doncaster Folk festival each May. Contact Sue Knowles on 07736 552676
Ely Folk Club
When:Normally Wednesday the xteenth of the month
Where:The Stables Bar, the Lamb Hotel, Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EJ
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
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
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."
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
Grayshott Folk Club
When: Confirm On Website
Where: Grayshott, Surrey, venue changes dependent on night
We strive to encourage and showcase young, local and emerging talent, whilst offering the very best in Folk, Roots and Acoustic Music from all around the UK and abroad.
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
Grateful Fred's Americana, Roots and Acoustic Nights, Liverpool
When: 1st Thursday
Where: The Formby British Legion, Whitehouse Lane, Formby, Liverpool, L37 3LT
Monthly Americana, Roots and Acoustic Night in Formby near Liverpool. Leading UK, Canadian and World artists with UK support.
Gregson Lane Folk Club, Preston
When: Alternative
Thursdays
Where: Gregson Lane
Sports & Social Club, Gregson Lane, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire
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 ..
Herga Folk Club, Pinner Green
When: Mondays
Where: Pinner Green Soc.Club, Rickmansworth Rd HA5 3TJ,
Traditional songs, contemporary songs, good songs, humour, drink, politics, life and stuff
Hove Folk Club
When: First Friday Of Month
Where: The Eclipse PH, 33 Montgomery Street, Hove BN3 5BF
One of the many attractive features about the Eclipse is the fact that on Fridays it continues to serve customers until midnight. The idea is that the music ends around 11, so anybody needing to catch trains elsewhere can do so, whilst those who don't can have time for a parting glass.