From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]

Sent: 19 December 2012 15:57

Subject: DARTFORD FOLK CLUB UPDATE

On behalf of the Club, we wish you a very good Christmas and a happy New Year.  The Club does not meet again until Jan 1st, which will be a Come All Ye (see below).  The next guest night will be on the 8th.

DARTFORD FOLK CLUB UPDATE

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 Ltd., 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:

JANUARY 1ST ? COME ALL YE

If you are interested in doing a spot, and you haven't already given him your name at the Club, please email Colin Searle at c.searle962_at_btinternet_dot_com and he will try to fit you in (first come first served).

JANUARY 8TH ? THE LONG HILL RAMBLERS
(http://www.longhillramblers.com/lhr_home)

The Long Hill Ramblers? repertoire is drawn from among the finest traditional songs on both sides of the Atlantic and they offer clear, beautiful vocals, rich harmonies and virtuoso musicianship. Ben Paley has been called the best folk fiddler of his generation. Tab Hunter is a sparkling, understated guitarist. Dan Stewart (banjo & mandolin) has played previously at Dartford with Rattle on the Stovepipe. Laura Hockenhull is widely admired for her fine voice and interpretations of the songs.

JANUARY 15TH ? JIM REYNOLDS
(http://www.jimreynoldsmusic.co.uk/)

Jim Reynolds is best known on the folk and blues scene in the South West, but has long been a favourite at Dartford. Jim's repertoire comprises his own songs and guitar tunes interwoven with classics from blues, ragtime and romantic ballads. He has worked with many icons of the folk circuit, including Steve Tilston, Maggie Boyle, Mike Silver, Wizz Jones, Isaac Guillory, Chris Newman and Phil Beer.

JANUARY 22ND ? SPIKEDRIVERS
(http://www.spikedrivers.co.uk/index.html)

Spikedrivers are Ben Tyzack (guitar, vocals & harmonica), Constance Redgrave (bass guitar, vocals & percussion) and Maurice McElroy (drums, vocals & percussion). They were formed in 1992 as a project based around Ben?s love for early blues and take inspiration from their country?s rich musical heritage. Spikedrivers? vocal harmonies, songwriting, and unique instrumentation make a fresh and exciting sound.

JANUARY 29TH ? LADY MAISERY
(http://www.ladymaisery.com/)

Lady Maisery is a new vocal trio who have made quite a splash both with their debut album, Weave and Spin, and in performance. They are: Hannah James (Kerfuffle & Demon Barbers), Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola). Inspired by UK and north European traditions, they sing songs and ballads both a cappella and accompanying themselves on accordion, harp and fiddle. Expect to enjoy rich harmonies from one of the most original new groups in UK folk.

COMING UP IN FEBRUARY

February 5th ? Brooks Williams (http://www.brookswilliams.com/index/)

February 12th ? Tannahill Weavers (http://www.tannahillweavers.com/)

February 19th ? Serious Kitchen present ?The Whispering Road? (http://www.seriouskitchen.co.uk/)

February 26th ? Steve Tilston (http://www.stevetilston.com/)

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/.

Enquiries concerning the club are generally best addressed to Pam or Alan on 01322 222553 or by email at pam_at_collsp_dot_plus_dot_com.