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The finest in traditional and contemporary
acoustic music from the UK and the world.
"London's friendliest folk club"
~ Folk and Roots |
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Latest News
Des
We are very sorry to report that our friend and club blogger Alan "Des" Desborough has died following a short illness. We'll miss you, mate.
We will be announcing details of our way of saying goodbye to Des shortly. |
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Inspired by legendary blues and gospel guitarist, Rev. Gary Davis, Simon has been playing accoustic blues guitar since the '60s.
One of the great treasures of British blues music, Simon is tonight joined by the awesome blues harmonica virtuoso Rob Mason. |
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Pete is a master
of the banjo in all its forms and styles from nineteenth century
minstrel music to bluegrass and has worked with everybody from our
mate Wizz Jones to Bryan Ferry. |
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This fabulous duo
really blew us away on their last visit!
Dana and sue are wonderful, subtle performers of their own songs
and glorious interpreters of traditional material with guitar, fiddle
and banjo. |
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Former Waterson:Cathy
and Dr Faustus member and now one of the great rising stars of the
folk scene.
"...where folk formalism meets the eerie textures of modern
electronica to bring out the mix of death, lust, religion and hedonism
that lies at the heart of folk." ~ The Morning Star |
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Jeff Warner connects
21st century audiences with the music and everyday lives of 19th
century people, all with warmth, humor and understated scholarship.
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Closed for the bank holiday.
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As part of the Plough's all-day event to raise money for the Margaret Centre Hospice Walthamstow Folk will be hosting a afternoon session in the garden at the back of the pub.
It will be a spontaneous affair so feel free to bring an instrument and join in with the band or give us a song, a tune or a poem.
From 2:00pm to 6:30pm
For more details of the other great events happening on the day
go to the Plough Inn E17website. |
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Acclaimed for their
own deftly crafted material as much as their original take on traditional
song, Devon based Barron Brady are a young duo with a great future
ahead of them.
"Beautiful music" ~ Bob Harris |
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This wonderful performer
and a legendary songwriter makes a rare visit to London.
Entertaining and informative, with a careful blend of traditional
and contemporary references. Celtic, Saxon, Norman and European
plaited into one wonderful brew. |
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Will Duke and Dan
Quinn sing traditional songs in unison and play English country
dance tunes on melodeon and concertina.
Great music, great characters and great fun. |
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An evening of stunning
songs of the political and personal from possibly the best songwriter
of his generation and an awesome live performer as well.
Robb nearly took the roof of the place on his last visit and this
time promises to be just as good. |
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Finishing off the year with a special evening showcasing
two wonderful acts who you might not be very familiar with but who
you may well be hearing a lot more from in the future. |
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Elphin use
voices, recorders, fiddles, guitar, celtic harp and double
bass to play arrangements of traditional folk music from the
British Isles and original compositions. |
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HillBilly
and the Bonfire are a local duo who always cause quite a stir
when they bring their unique blend of bluesy stomp and original
songwriting to the club. |
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Into the summer...
Sunday 6th July - Folk Club open evening.
Join the club organisers in the pub for an informal meeting over sandwiches
and a few pints. We have nothing formal planned but thought this would
be a nice opportunity to chill out with some of our regular and more
occasional visitors to discuss any thoughts or ideas you may have about
the club. We may even have a go at the pub quiz! Meet from 8:00pm.
Walthamstow folk Summer Specials
Not folk club evenings but an series of occasional concerts for the
summer.
More details to follow so be sure to check back.
Friday 11th July 2008 - Maximum Plunk: Danielle Saxon Reeves and Douglas Black
present an evening of the classical banjo.
A rare chance to enjoy a highly entertaining and unique concert
program featuring classical music for banjo as it would have been
performed in the concert halls, music halls and parlors of the Victorian
and Edwardian eras.
http://www.daniellesaxonreeves.co.uk
http://www.douglasback.com
Tuesday 22nd July - Christene LeDoux
Emerging Artist and recipient of numerous songwriting awards, including
the Billboard Song Contest to name a few, Christene LeDoux's down
to earth approachability and heart-warming songs winning the hearts
of both fan all over the world.
http://www.christeneledoux.com
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