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St Neots Folk Club

St Neots Folk Club
Worx
Nov 4: Mike Nicholson
Mike has a rich and luscious voice and you will enjoy good chorus singing and a wide repertoire of material.

Nov 11: Keith Pearson's Coup de Grass
An exciting mix of all that is great in Bluegrass and in Folk. Their music, which ranges from fast, dazzling banjo, guitar and harmonica solos to ballads of exceptional beauty is just a part of what makes them one of the most popular and sought after acts currently playing the clubs and concert stages.

Nov 18: Jez Lowe
A well known figure on the folk scene, he has a reputation as a song writer, and for songs and music from his native County Durham. Jez has a new album out ‘Jack's Common Anthem' and was nominated in 2007 for BBC Radio 2 Folk singer of the year award ‘08

Nov 25: Round the Room
Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.

St Neots Folk Club
www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk/
For Further Info Tel: 01234 376278

St Neots Folk Club

St Neots Folk Club
Worx
Nov 4: Mike Nicholson
Mike has a rich and luscious voice and you will enjoy good chorus singing and a wide repertoire of material.

Nov 11: Keith Pearson's Coup de Grass
An exciting mix of all that is great in Bluegrass and in Folk. Their music, which ranges from fast, dazzling banjo, guitar and harmonica solos to ballads of exceptional beauty is just a part of what makes them one of the most popular and sought after acts currently playing the clubs and concert stages.

Nov 18: Jez Lowe
A well known figure on the folk scene, he has a reputation as a song writer, and for songs and music from his native County Durham. Jez has a new album out ‘Jack's Common Anthem' and was nominated in 2007 for BBC Radio 2 Folk singer of the year award ‘08

Nov 25: Round the Room
Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome.

St Neots Folk Club
www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk/
For Further Info Tel: 01234 376278

Megson

Megson
Lamb Hotel, The
The combined talents of northerners Stu Hanna and Debbie Palmer make the award winning duo Megson.
Their 2007 album ‘Smoke Of Home' received critical acclaim across the board with a host of strong reviews and resulted in lots of radio airplay.

The biggest strength of Megson, however, is their stunning live performances. The duo have played at numerous folk festivals including Shrewsbury, Sidmouth, Gosport and Fareham, Wimborne and Cambridge, as well as touring with Seth Lakeman and Show of Hands, both in the UK and in Germany, and they are rapidly gaining a strong following.

http://www.megsonmusic.co.uk

An Ely Folk Club Gig

Booking Info:
Tickets may be booked in advance by telephoning 01353 740999 or 01353 664706.
www.elyfolkclub.co.uk/

Pete Morton, Roger Wilson and Chris Parkinson Christmas Show

Pete Morton, Roger Wilson and Chris Parkinson Christmas Show
Golden Hind, The
Ace accordionist and founder member of The House Band Chris Parkinson collaborates with chums Pete Morton - singer of traditional songs with a contemporary edge - and ex-House Band member Roger Wilson - singer, fiddler, guitarist and songwriter to bring in the Christmas season.

www.chrisparkinsonmusic.co.uk
www.petemorton.com
www.littlebackroom.com/rogerwilson.htm

Support: tbc

A Cambridge Folk Club gig.

Booking Info:
Entry £10 (door), £9 (adv), £8 (members)
E-mail: enquiries@cambridgefolkclub.org
Tel: ring 01223 304447
http://www.cambridgefolkclub.org

 

Open Stage with Steve Bradshaw

Open Stage with Steve Bradshaw
Golden Hind, The
Steve writes acoustic music from Nick Cave-esque pseudo Christmas carols to suburban acoustic post punk, with lyrics about decrepit train stations, flying schools, healing and biscuit factories.

www.myspace.com/stevebradshawuk

A Cambridge Folk Club gig.

Booking Info:
Entry £4 (door), £2 (members), £1 (performers)
E-mail: enquiries@cambridgefolkclub.org
Tel: ring 01223 304447
http://www.cambridgefolkclub.org

 

Ralph McTell

Ralph McTell
Emmanuel United Reformed Church
Ralph McTell, celebrating 30 years on the road, makes a welcome return to Cambridge.

For this concert McTell will concentrate on his self-penned repertoire and return to the live format he and his audiences love most - one man, his guitar, and his songs. After ‘resting' his most popular songs, such as the much-loved Clare to Here and the million-selling Streets of London, McTell is looking forward to giving them a new airing. But the concert will also contain rarer gems, and several of the songs in this show have never been played on stage before this tour.

McTell has an uncanny ability to capture in song timeless truths which are universally appealing and reach across generations. Concert-goers not only share in McTell's finely-honed sensitivity, but are given an insight into the man himself: As he puts it, "These songs are what I am."

Cambridge music lovers are in for a treat when prolific and gifted songwriter Ralph McTell, now celebrating 30 years on the road, makes a welcome return to the city. "I've always loved playing in Cambridge", he says, "because the audience is particularly warm and appreciative."

www.ralphmctell.co.uk

A Cambridge Folk Club gig.

Booking Info:
Entry £19 (door), £18 (adv), £17 (members)
E-mail: enquiries@cambridgefolkclub.org
Tel: ring 01223 304447
http://www.cambridgefolkclub.org

 

Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke and Meridian

Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke and Meridian
Golden Hind, The
Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke: This acoustic duo's stripped down sound is a gritty combination of acoustic blues, country, folk and Celtic influences. Their CD ‘Restless' was recently featured on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.

McGillivray has an agreeably controlled and laid-back vocal style, often with an American twang, while Burke is an excellent blues guitarist.' The Guardian, Feb 2008.

www.franmike.com

Meridian play highly original music based around the driving chordal work of Richard Jones (accordion/guitar), the intricate melodic lines of Chris Walshaw (pipes, whistles, flutes) and the rhythmic harmonies and voice of Anna Tabbush (fiddle/flute/vocals).

'One to Watch. If you haven't seen these guys before you are in for a big treat.' Alan Surtees Director, Bridgnorth Folk Festival.

www.meridianfolk.co.uk

A Cambridge Folk Club gig.

Booking Info:
Entry £9 (door), £8 (adv), £7 (members)
E-mail: enquiries@cambridgefolkclub.org
Tel: ring 01223 304447
http://www.cambridgefolkclub.org

 

Megson

Megson
Golden Hind, The
With their selection of original and traditional folk songs, duo Stu Hanna and Debbie Palmer have supported such folk luminaries as Show of Hands and Seth Lakeman; Bob Harris has described their act, with its captivating songs, beautiful harmonies, northern humour and impeccable musicianship, as ‘absolutely beautiful'.

For my money Megson are amongst the most exciting trailblazers of British contemporary folk,' Seth Lakeman.

www.megsonmusic.co.uk

Support: Clara Kousah
Local singer songwriter Clara has just released her debut album Dark To Light, ‘a multi-coloured story book, (of) points and places in time and emotion'. Kousah's voice has been variously depicted as phenomenal, powerful, and velvet.

www.clarakousah.com

A Cambridge Folk Club gig.

Booking Info:
Entry £9 (door), £8 (adv), £7 (members)
E-mail: enquiries@cambridgefolkclub.org
Tel: ring 01223 304447
http://www.cambridgefolkclub.org

 

Hitchin Folk Club

Hitchin Folk Club
Sun Hotel, The
October events:
5th - Allan Taylor
12th - Chris While & Julie Matthews
19th - Bob Fox & Stu Luckley
26th - John Tams & Barry Coope plus Ceri Davies

See the website www.hitchinfolkclub.co.uk or Email goodmusic@hitchinfolkclub.co.uk for more info

Hitchin Folk Club

Hitchin Folk Club
Sun Hotel, The
October events:
5th - Allan Taylor
12th - Chris While & Julie Matthews
19th - Bob Fox & Stu Luckley
26th - John Tams & Barry Coope plus Ceri Davies

See the website www.hitchinfolkclub.co.uk or Email goodmusic@hitchinfolkclub.co.uk for more info

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