From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]

Sent: 26 March 2014 07:53

Subject: DARTFORD FOLK CLUB UPDATE

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:

APRIL 1ST ? PHILLIP HENRY & HANNAH MARTIN
(http://www.philliphenryandhannahmartin.co.uk/)

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin are two fine young musicians who first came together in the band Roots Union. Philip has gained a reputation for his slide guitar and beatbox harmonica playing, while singer songwriter Hannah complements his virtuosity on fiddle and banjo. They are now firmly established, having supported Show of Hands on tour and in 2014 they were named Best Duo in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

APRIL 8TH ? A BAND LIKE ALICE
(http://www.britishbluegrass.co.uk/html/abla.html)

A Band Like Alice has been a fixture on the British bluegrass circuit since 1996 and took their name from their original bass player. Their present line up comprises Bob Winquist (fiddle and vocal support), Richard Collins (banjo and vocals), Gary Payne (guitar and vocals), Sherryl Payne (bass and vocals) and Alan Ward (mandolin). If you like bluegrass music then you?ll enjoy their sound.

APRIL 15TH ? TIM EDEY COLLECTIVE BAND
(http://www.timedey.co.uk/)

If you were here when Tim Edey last played at Dartford (with Brendan Power), you won?t need persuading to see him again! Originally from Broadstairs, Tim is one of the finest multi-instrumentalists in the Celtic music scene and is a virtuoso on both melodeon and guitar. His freewheeling approach to live performance captivates audiences and means that he is in great demand to work with other leading performers. In the 2012 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards he was named Best Musician and, together with Brendan, Best Duo. Tonight, Pete Gazey (guitar) Lucy Randall (percussion) and Isobel Crowe (vocals) will accompany him.

APRIL 22ND ? 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.

APRIL 29TH ? JOE TOPPING & THE VAGRANT KINGS
(http://www.joetoppingmusic.com/)

JT and The Vagrant kings are a new group that brings an exciting new sound to the blues and folk scene. With sophisticated song writing, intricate bottleneck slide guitar, Hammond organ and percussion, they create a unique and fresh musical soundscape. Joe (guitars, vocals) has previously played at the Club both solo and as a member of Elbow Jane and of Ashley Hutchings? Rainbow Chasers. The Vagrant Kings are Steve Parry (Hammond organ, trumpets), Jack McCarthy(percussion) and Scott Poley (pedal steel).

COMING UP IN MAY

May 6th ? Hatful of Rain (http://www.hatfulofrain.co.uk/)

May 13th ? 4Square (http://www.4squaremusic.co.uk/)

May 20th ? John Doyle (Ireland) (http://www.johndoylemusic.com/)

May 27th ? The Urban Folk Quartet (http://www.theurbanfolkquartet.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.