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Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones At Bamford Institute

Bamford arts Main Rd, Bamford, Hope Valley

Straight up, beautiful and bold folk singing from Yorkshire's favourite duo supported by Hope Valley's own ballad singer and pipe player, Seb

£16

Tarren at the Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch

Talbot Theatre Whitchurch, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Tarren is an ambassador for new-folk; music that is fresh and dynamic, rooted in the English tradition. Original and traditional material is expertly arranged by this trio of musicians who are creating music that moves and excites people. By incorporating modular hooks and minimalist forms, Tarren is leading folk music to a new place, while keeping the pulse of traditional dance at its heart. Tarren is made up of Bristol-based artists Sid Goldsmith (Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith, Awake Arise), […]

£15

Tarren At The Folk House, Bristol

Bristol Folk House 40a Park St, Bristol, United Kingdom

Tarren is an ambassador for new-folk; music that is fresh and dynamic, rooted in the English tradition. Original and traditional material is expertly arranged by this trio of musicians who are creating music that moves and excites people. By incorporating modular hooks and minimalist forms, Tarren is leading folk music to a new place, while keeping the pulse of traditional dance at its heart. Tarren is made up of Bristol-based artists Sid Goldsmith (Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith, Awake Arise), […]

£15.50

The Leisure Society At Grayshott Folk Club

Here at Grayshott Folk Club HQ, TLS are one of our favourite bands and we've followed them down to Devon, back up to Brighton and all the way to Grayshott Village Hall GU26 6TZ where one of our proudest moments to date, was seeing and hearing The Leisure Society play live for us on Saturday 21st September 2019. They were brilliant that night and we are beside ourselves that they are finally coming back to play for us again! The […]

£18

Tom Moore & Archie Moss At The Orchard, Bristol

The Orchard 20 Clouds Hill Rd,, Bristol, United Kingdom

Slow Worm Records Presents: Tom Moore (viola, electronics) and Archie Moss (button accordion, electronics) are widely regarded as two of the best players and innovators in traditional folk whose finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. While intrinsically borrowing from English and other European traditional dance form, sonically Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present, understanding the values of contemporary music and art making. The distinct pulse and intuition of trad-music haunts their playing as they continue to […]

£14.50

Gerry Colvin At Rosslyn Court, Kent

Rosslyn Court 62 Sweyn Road, Margate, United Kingdom

We celebrate St Patrick’s day. In Scotland they acknowledge St Andrew’s day. In Wales they nod towards St David’s day. And in England? …. St George’s day is on April 23 and universally ignored. We thought that we should do something about that and Gerry Colvin is coming along on the 25th to celebrate the best ideals of being English….welcoming, honesty, respect, compassion, courage, fair play, humour. Gerry is well known for his support for the oppressed, he has played […]

£15

Tom Moore & Archie Moss At Shakespeare’s, Sheffield

Shakespeare's 146-148 Gibraltar Street, Sheffield

Tom Moore (viola, electronics) and Archie Moss (button accordion, electronics) are widely regarded as two of the best players and innovators in traditional folk whose finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. While intrinsically borrowing from English and other European traditional dance form, sonically Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present, understanding the values of contemporary music and art making. The distinct pulse and intuition of trad-music haunts their playing as they continue to quietly reconsider English instrumental […]

£14.50

Tom Moore & Archie Moss At Servant Jazz Quarters, London

Servant Jazz Quarters 10A Bradbury St, London, United Kingdom

Slow Worm Records Live presents: Tom Moore (viola, electronics) and Archie Moss (button accordion, electronics) are widely regarded as two of the best players and innovators in traditional folk whose finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. While intrinsically borrowing from English and other European traditional dance form, sonically Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present, understanding the values of contemporary music and art making. The distinct pulse and intuition of trad-music haunts their playing as they continue […]

£16

Green Matthews At The Everyman Folk Club

Everyman Folk Club 6 Great Glemham Rd, Saxmundham, United Kingdom

The Everyman Folk Club was re-launched in 1996. It is a non-profit community organisation which aims to promote traditional and modern folk music in Suffolk, England. The Everyman meets on the last Friday of each month during January to May and September to November. Doors open at 7.00pm and all events start at 7.30pm prompt. With Residents, Floor Singers and a Booked Guest Artist on every occasion, there is always a warm welcome for new performers and audience members.

£10 – £12

Moonrakers At St John’s Church, Oxfordshire

St John's Church, Iffley Rd,, Oxford, United Kingdom

Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Their multi-instrumental show comprises harp, cello, fretted instruments, whistles, and female/male vocals. Their live shows are informative, full of musical variety and suitable for all ages (“startlingly talented”, Oxford Times, "exquisite sound", BBC). Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the […]

£12

Bird Tunes At Hyde Memorial Hall, Hampshire

Hyde Memorial Hall Blissford Hill, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom

This is a live concert in a small community in the heart of the New Forest, with Miranda Rutter (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) playing a suite of folk songs composed by Miranda, inspired by birdsong. Wonderful music in a great setting. To reserve your ticket, please email: nigeltowen@aol.com

£15

Moonrakers At St Mary Magdalene church, Bucks

St Mary Magdalene church Hampden Rd,, Great Missenden, United Kingdom

Four-piece Moonrakers (www.moonrakers.net) perform sparkling and unique arrangements of traditional British folk songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Their multi-instrumental show comprises harp, cello, fretted instruments, whistles, and female/male vocals. Their live shows are informative, full of musical variety and suitable for all ages (“startlingly talented”, Oxford Times, "exquisite sound", BBC). Included in the show are ancient mystic ballads, beautiful lyrical tunes, and joyous chorus songs. The band’s prolific recorded output has received glowing reviews from the […]

£12

Lady Maisery At The Round Chapel, London

The Round Chapel 1D Glenarm Road, London,

Uniquely captivating band Lady Maisery return with their first studio album in six years. The combined vocal and multi-instrumental talents of Hazel Askew, Hannah James and Rowan Rheingans (individually three of the most accomplished and adventurous artists in modern folk) transmute to form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of music. Their new album, Tender - released to critical acclaim in November 2022 - comprises original songs written by Lady […]

£15 – £28

Granny’s Attic At Wadsworth Community Centre

Wadsworth Community Centre Billy Lane, Old Town, Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from Cambridge Folk Festival to Cecil Sharp House. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, […]

£7.50 – £15

Megson At Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Walton on Thames

Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre Riverhouse Barn Art Centre, Walton on Thames, United Kingdom

Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music. Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) MEGSON have been described as as […]

£15

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