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, 40 Essex Road, Dartford DA1 2AU.
* Floor Singers Welcome – ring Pam or Alan on 01322 222553.
* Drinks at club prices, including up to 15 real ales! Draught ciders, coffee & tea also available.
FORTHCOMING GUESTS:
MARCH 1ST – THE NEW SCORPION BAND
(http://www.new-scorpion-band.com/homepage.html)
New Scorpion are seen by many (including yours truly) as one of the very best traditional music bands around. Their musicianship is second to none and their harmony singing is beautiful. A typical concert includes around 25 instruments and 5 voices and contains an entertaining mix of traditional songs, ballads and instrumentals. If you’ve never seen the band, please take our word for it, this is something special and you don't need to be a 'folkie' to appreciate it!
MARCH 8TH – JOHNNY COPPIN
(http://www.johnnycoppin.co.uk/)
Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter who has played on the European folk scene for many years. Besides playing solo, he frequently performs with Mike Silver or in a trio with Karen Tweed and Paul Burgess. Johnny’s many albums also include a collaboration with the late Laurie Lee. His fine singing and song writing make his music essentially English in character while having universal appeal.
MARCH 15TH – EDDIE WALKER
(http://www.eddiewalker.net/)
Eddie Walker comes from the North East and has been a regular guest at Dartford Folk Club for many years. He has won awards for his song writing, but his repertoire is much wider than just his own songs and embraces a wide range of different genres including old country blues, rags, hillbilly, original songs and instrumentals. Eddie is an impressive guitar picker and an irrepressible entertainer!
MARCH 22ND – CLIVE CARROLL & AIRAVATA CARROLL
(http://www.clivecarroll.co.uk/)
Clive Carroll and his sister, Airavata, started playing bluegrass and Irish music in their family band as children. Clive went on to study classical guitar and won prizes for his playing and composition. He performs in many guitar styles with exceptional speed and accuracy and has supported the likes of John Renbourn and Tommy Emmanuel. Airavata has a very powerful country/blues voice and is an accomplished guitarist. She perform regularly with Broderick and adds an extra dimension to Clive’s act.
MARCH 29TH – TANNAHILL WEAVERS
(http://www.tannahillweavers.com/)
The Tannahill Weavers are trailblazers for traditional Scottish music. Their repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies. Playing pipes, whistles, fiddles, bodhran and guitar, they blend the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Expect a combination of foot stomping jigs and reels, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocal harmonies making it an altogether unforgettable performance.
COMING UP IN APRIL
April 5th – Mike Silver (http://mikesilver.viviti.com/)
April 12th – Dana & Susan Robinson (http://www.robinsongs.com/)
April 19th – Jim Reynolds (http://www.jimreynoldsmusic.co.uk/)
April 26th – The Askew Sisters (http://www.askewsisters.co.uk/)
For more information on the club (including directions on how to get there) and listings of guest performers past, present and future, please visit our website at http://www.DartfordFolk.org.uk/.
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