BBC Radio 2 Folk Club of the Year 2008 – check out the following link:
http://www.dartfordfolk.org.uk/dfc_award08.htm
Dartford Folk Club meets on Tuesday from 8.30 to 11.00 p.m. at Dartford Working Men’s Club in Essex Road, Dartford.
* Floor Singers Welcome – ring Pam or Alan on 01322 222553.
* Drinks at club prices, including up to 15 real ales! Draft ciders, coffee & tea also available.
FORTHCOMING GUESTS:
OCTOBER 5TH – BEVERLY SMITH & CARL JONES
(http://www.smithnjones.net/index.html)
Carl Jones and Beverly Smith have been part of the traditional music scene for years, playing just about anything with strings and tossing in vocal harmonies in various bands and formations. Carl is a singer songwriter who plays mandolin, banjo and fiddle. Beverly is a highly respected guitar player and is also in demand as a singer, fiddler and dance caller. Together, they are a most engaging old timey duo.
OCTOBER 12TH – COLUM SANDS
(http://www.columsands.net/)
Colum Sands, a member of the internationally renowned Sands family from County Down, first established his reputation as a singer songwriter in 1981. He has a gift for breaking down cultural barriers through eloquent words and music and many other artists have covered his songs, including Roy Bailey, Billy Connolly, Maddy Prior and June Tabor. Colum is also a naturally witty raconteur – come and enjoy!
OCTOBER 19TH – JAMES KEELAGHAN (CANADA)
(http://www.keelaghan.com/ & http://www.jacey-bedford.com/keelaghan.htm)
James Keelaghan is one of Canada's best-known exports on the folk circuit, renowned for mining the past for musical inspiration, both as a songwriter and an interpreter of others’ material. His most celebrated songs turn epic tales into deeply moving pieces that strike a personal chord. This year he is touring with bassist David Woodhead, a fine musician in his own right. It promises to be an evening not to be missed!
OCTOBER 26TH – ELBOW JANE
(http://www.elbowjane.com/)
Elbow Jane are Kev Byrne (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Chris Chesters (bass guitars), Steve Finnegan (percussion), Joe Topping (vocals, guitars, mandolin, harmonica) and Richard Woods (guitars, bazouki, vocals). They have established themselves as one of the UK’s best acoustic acts, performing at festivals and clubs countrywide. Their unique blend of instruments is complemented by expressive vocals and wistful harmonies.
COMING UP IN NOVEMBER
November 2nd – Bob Fox (http://www.bobfoxmusic.com/)
November 9th – Ashley Hutchings & Ken Nicol (http://www.folkicons.co.uk/ashley.htm & http://www.kennicol.co.uk/)
November 16th – Johnny Silvo (http://www.perrottsfolly.com/JohnnySilvo.html)
November 23rd – Johnny Dickinson (http://www.johnnydickinson.com/)
November 30 – Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies (http://www.jezlowe.com/)
For more information on the club (including directions on how to get there) and listings of guest performers past, present and future (INCLUDING SOME FANTASTIC NAMES IN 2011), please visit our website at http://www.DartfordFolk.org.uk/.
Enquiries concerning the club are generally best addressed to Pam or Alan on 01322 222553 or by email at pam@collsp.plus.com.
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