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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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Rapidly establishing
themselves at the very top of the folk scene. This well-loved duo
combine highly skilful and innovative performance with accessibility,
warmth and stage presence.
A big favorite with pub cat George! |
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Debby is a wonderful
performer with a magnificent repertoire of old-timey material. Her
combination of goodtime, old-time banjo, glorious singing- with
occasional outbreaks of mountain fiddling and freestyle Appalachian
stepping make for an unmissable evening. |
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A double bill this
evening.
Sam Lee has burst onto the scene over the last couple of years as
a superb interpreter of traditional song. He's also one of the driving
forces behind the Magpies
Nest club.
Hamish Currie is another fine performer and a seriously good guitar
player to boot.
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An evening of banjo
wizardry from this unique talent.
Ken takes the traditional clawhammer banjo technique beloved of
old-time musicians and takes it to places no-one else would dare.
A real a musician's musician. |
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Respected performers
in their own rights one of Britain's most celebrated folk duos have
reformed to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Nowt So Good'll
Pass, their debut album which won Melody Maker's 'Folk
Album Of The Year' award in 1978.
Bob and Stu will play the range of instruments featured in their
original live set including guitars, acoustic bass, dulcimer, and
bouzouki. |
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A member of the
internationally renowned Sands Family from County Down Colum Sands
has performed in over thirty countries around the world, confirming
the universal appeal for the songs and stories with which he observes
the minute and often humorous details of life.
"...Colum's gift is of breaking down cultural barriers
through choice words and eloquent music..." - Rock 'n'
Reel |
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These guys nearly
took the roof of the place the last time they came to visit.
When our old pals Mawkin who just happen to be as good a dance band
as there is team up with the hottest young singer around and the
result is off the page. |
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As big a name as
there is in folk music and one of the best acoustic guitarists in
the world, Martin Simpson requires no introduction.
Advance tickets will be available for this evening
which will be standing room only with floorspots by invitation only.
Please check back shortly for details.
This special evening is dedicated to the memory of our friend and
club blogger Des who died earlier this year and who loved Martins
music more than anything else. |
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Rubus combines the
talents of Emily Portman (voice & concertina), Christi Andropolis
(fiddle, viola & voice) David Newey (guitar) and Will Schrimshaw
(drums).
Individually they all play integral parts in the new wave of outstanding
young musicians on the British Folk scene.
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A rare chance to
see this legendary songwriter, Maggie's songs have been recorded
by artistes including Martin Carthy and June Tabor and her song
A Place Called England won the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Song.
"The proof that outstanding contemporary songs are still
being written" - fRoots |
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Tom McConville 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.
"One of the greatest violinists I've ever heard and by
far the biggest influence in my music - A true master"
- Seth Lakeman |
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One of the most
formidable performance poets out there, Atilla is a "sharp
tongued, high energy social surrealist poet and songwriter".
A professional for approaching thirty years his material remains
sharp, angry, incisive and often very funny. |
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Vicki and Jonny
are rightly establishing themselves as one of the best young duos
around on the folk scene today.
With their blend of traditional material and contemporary interpretations
played on Scottish smallpipes and guitar, they have developed a
sound that is both familiar and fresh. |
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Uiscedwr are one
of Britain's most exciting contemporary folk bands.
Featuring fiddle, guitar, vocals and the most expertly played percussion
you're ever likely to hear, Uiscedwr offer a fresh and original
approach to folk, bringing an energy and virtuosity to their performances
that gets people screaming for more.
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