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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
Latest News
Martin Simpson tickets now available
Atilla the Stockbroker plus Steve White
English tunes session January 12
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3rd January 2010 -
Dave Swarbrick
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Kicking off 2010 with a real treat. From playing with AL Lloyd and Ian Campbell through his time with Martin Carthy and Fairport Convention Dave is the the daddy of English fiddle players. Get here early tonight!
Admission £8 (£7 concessions)
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10th January 2010 -
Bob Fox - CANCELLED!
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Sorry - due to the weather we've decided to reschedule Bob for later in the year.
Admission £7 (£6 concessions)
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17th January 2010 -
Cooper & Bolton
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Cooper and Bolton are Pete Cooper on fiddle, mandolin and vocals and Richard Bolton on cello and guitar. First class musicianship and bewitching material make this an evening not to be missed.
Admission £6 (£5 concessions)
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24th January 2010 -
Wilson Family
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One of the great singing families in the English folk revival, The Wilson family consists of sister Pat and brothers Tom, Chris, Steve, Ken and Mike, all members of the same family from Teesside in the North East of England. All first class singers in their own right the combination of all that talent is nothing less than overwhelming. "...a vocal orchestra" ~ Peter Bellamy
Admission £8 (£7 concessions)
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31st January 2010 -
Ember
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Great pals of the club, Ember have been compared to the likes of Indigo Girls, The Be Good Tanyas, Tracy Chapman and Michelle Shocked. The combination of Welsh songstress Emily Williams and Utah born Rebecca Sullivan is always a treat, and this is their farewell tour so don't miss out on the chance to catch a truly fine act before they take a break.
Admission £6 (£5 concessions)
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7th February 2010 -
Donal Maguire
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"An evening with Dónal Maguire is a five star event...one star for his outstanding voice, one for his exceptional repertoire of Irish traditional songs, one for his unique selection of English folk songs, one for his virtuoso mandolin and banjo work, and one for his wry wit and keen insight." So says the Eagle Tavern in Greenwich Village! "If you haven't heard this man yet then why the hell not?"~ Dick Gaughan
Admission £6 (£5 concessions)
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14th February 2010 -
Michael Roach
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Stunning Washing born player of the acoustic blues.
Admission £7 (£6 concessions)
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21st February 2010 -
Brian Peters
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Brian Peters is one of the English folk scene’s great all-rounders: a compelling singer, a top squeezebox player and a skilled guitarist.
Admission £6 (£5 concessions)
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28th February 2010 -
Martin Simpson
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Martin Simpson's guitar playing is unsurpassed; he is one of the finest finger pickers and slide pickers of our time and was recently named one of the top artists of the decade by Acoustic Guitar Magazine. He's also a wonderful singer and songwriter. Both spell-binding, and highly entertaining, he is a master of his craft. Advance tickets are available for this evening. Click here to buy online
Admission £12 (£11 concessions)
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7th March 2010 -
Pete Coe
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It's always a treat when the "One Man Folk Industry" comes to visit! Wonderful songs accompanied by bouzouki, melodeon, dulcimer, banjo & step percussion. Great music from a great bloke. "He explores the heartland of the English folk song revival with an ease and honesty that invests traditional songs with a simplistic beauty" - Mojo
Admission £7 (£6 concessions)
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14th March 2010 -
Mai Hernon
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Mai Hernon was born in the heart of Coleman County in County Sligo, Ireland to a musical family. She is developing a fine reputation as a superb singer of traditional songs in the Irish Tradition and this evening is a rare chance to hear her in action.
Admission £6 (£5 concessions)
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21st March 2010 -
Tom Lewis
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It's about time we had an evening of sea songs and there's no better exponant of the art than former sub-mariner Tom Lewis.
Now resident in British Columbia, Tom's songs range from life on board H.M. ships, through the loneliness and lure of the sea to traditional shanties and classic nautical poetry, often accompanying himself with button accordion or ukulele. "A consistently strong set that packs a wallop. Fine stuff with real bite." - Living Tradition Magazine
Admission £6 (£5 concessions)
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28th March 2010 -
Tom MacConville
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Tom McConville, primarily known as The Newcastle Fiddle Player, is one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of traditional and contemporary songs greatly admired by singers throughout the world. And he won Musician of the Year in the 2009 BBC Folk Awards. About time too!
Admission £7 (£6 concessions)
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4th April 2010 -
Club Closed
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11th April 2010 -
Bruce Molskey
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A legend in the world of American old-time music, Bruce’s influences range from the Appalachian soul of Tommy Jarrell to Delta blues, from the haunting modal strains of Irish music to the rhythmically nimble music of Eastern Europe. An astonishing performer on guitar, banjo and fiddler and a great singer with an arsenal of superb material. What more do you need?
Admission £8 (£7 concessions)
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18th April 2010 -
Roy Bailey
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One of the great voices of the folk revival. "Roy represents the very soul of folk’s working class ideals… a triumphal homage to the grass roots folk scene as a radical alternative to the mainstream music industry." - MOJO Magazine. "...as powerful and moving as anything I'd heard by The Clash" - Billy Bragg
Admission £7 (£6 concessions)
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