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George Sansome 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

Recurring

Tale Valley Sessions At The Nog Inn, Feniton

The Nog Inn The Nog Inn, Feniton, United Kingdom

"A warm welcome for players, singers, & listeners. We play folk music from Devon, UK, & beyond. Join us each month for traditional music at our friendly, local, East Devon pubs. To join us on Facebook for updates search 'Tale Valley Sessions'."

Fay Hield At The Slaughtered Lamb, London

The Slaughtered Lamb 34-35 Great Sutton St, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Fay Hield is embarking on her first ever solo tour. Following a stellar career performing with many of the folk scene’s most eminent musicians, Fay is taking the leap to put her voice and the songs front and centre. She is touring an intimate series of venues so audiences can get up and close to the music. Expect engaging stories about the songs and why she sings them, including big ballads, silly songs and nursery rhymes and of course many […]

£14

Fay Hield at the Tree House Bookshop, Warwickshire

The Treehouse Bookshop 4 The Square, Kenilworth, United Kingdom

Fay Hield is embarking on her first ever solo tour. Following a stellar career performing with many of the folk scene’s most eminent musicians, Fay is taking the leap to put her voice and the songs front and centre. She is touring an intimate series of venues so audiences can get up and close to the music. Expect engaging stories about the songs and why she sings them, including big ballads, silly songs and nursery rhymes and of course many […]

£15

Sing in the Spring Festival 2024

The Fleece Inn The Cross, Bretforton, United Kingdom

A fabulous weekend of singing, workshops and ale at the gorgeous National Trust pub, the Fleece Inn at Bretforton. Artists include Ellie Gowers, Hannah Rarity, Johnny Campbell, Jon Wilks, Frankie Archer, Will Finn & Rosie Calvert, plus more to be announced. Hosted by the inimitable Graeme Knights. Camping tickets include electric and Sat / Sun breakfasts.

Shovel Dance Collective At The Hope and Ruin, Brighton

The Hope and Ruin 11-12 Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

Shovel Dance Collective are a group of nine musicians brought together by a communal passion for the folk music of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond. They nurture and synthesise this material with sensibilities drawn from drone, free improvisation, contemporary classical and metal; weaving this through with a deep sense of the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the voices of those who, by their labour, create the wealth of the world. They are simultaneously […]

£13.20

Moonrakers At All Saints Church, Buckinghamshire

All Saints Church Church St,, High Wycombe, 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

Tarren At Lamorna Village Hall, Cornwall

Lamora Village Hall Lamorna Village Hall, Cornwall, 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), […]

£10

Shovel Dance Collective At Hyde Park Folk Club, Leeds

Hyde Park Folk Club 27-29 Headingley Ln., Headingley, United Kingdom

Shovel Dance Collective are a group of nine musicians brought together by a communal passion for the folk music of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond. They nurture and synthesise this material with sensibilities drawn from drone, free improvisation, contemporary classical and metal; weaving this through with a deep sense of the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the voices of those who, by their labour, create the wealth of the world. They are simultaneously […]

£13.75

Shovel Dance Collective At Firth Hall, Sheffield

Firth Hall Firth Court, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Shovel Dance Collective are a group of nine musicians brought together by a communal passion for the folk music of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond. They nurture and synthesise this material with sensibilities drawn from drone, free improvisation, contemporary classical and metal; weaving this through with a deep sense of the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the voices of those who, by their labour, create the wealth of the world. They are simultaneously […]

£16

Tarren at Hambledon Folk Club, Hants

Hambledon Folk Club The Youth Hut, Hambledon, 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), […]

£12

Shovel Dance Collective At The Old Hairdresser’s, Glasgow

The Old Hairdressers Renfield Ln, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Shovel Dance Collective are a group of nine musicians brought together by a communal passion for the folk music of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond. They nurture and synthesise this material with sensibilities drawn from drone, free improvisation, contemporary classical and metal; weaving this through with a deep sense of the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the voices of those who, by their labour, create the wealth of the world. They are simultaneously […]

£11

Bella Gaffney At Rosslyn Court, Kent

Rosslyn Court 62 Sweyn Road, Margate, United Kingdom

Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Award winner Bella Gaffney writes folk inspired songs which she performs along with her own original arrangements of traditional pieces. 2023 saw the release of Bella’s new album which is inspired by connections made over the lockdown period. Her latest single, ‘Blood in the Earth’, a duet with Leesa Gentz (Hussy Hicks) was released in this year to great acclaim along with airplay on BBC radio 2. Bella is also part of sought after folk band […]

£12

Shovel Dance Collective At The Lubber Fiend, Newcastle

The Lubber Feind 81 Blandford St., Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Shovel Dance Collective are a group of nine musicians brought together by a communal passion for the folk music of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond. They nurture and synthesise this material with sensibilities drawn from drone, free improvisation, contemporary classical and metal; weaving this through with a deep sense of the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the voices of those who, by their labour, create the wealth of the world. They are simultaneously […]

£10

Shovel Dance Collective At St Michael’s Church, Manchester

St Michaels 36-38 George Leigh St,, Manchester, United Kingdom

Shovel Dance Collective are a group of nine musicians brought together by a communal passion for the folk music of the British Isles, Ireland and beyond. They nurture and synthesise this material with sensibilities drawn from drone, free improvisation, contemporary classical and metal; weaving this through with a deep sense of the ways in which traditional music holds queer histories, proto-feminist narratives and the voices of those who, by their labour, create the wealth of the world. They are simultaneously […]

£15.70

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