From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]

Sent: 25 November 2015 09:36

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:

DECEMBER 1ST ? ALMA
(http://www.almafiddles.co.uk/#!)

Alma brings together fiddle players Emily Askew (Askew Sisters & The Dufay Collective), John Dipper (Methera & English Acoustic Collective) and Nicola Lyons (4Square), and guitarist Adrian Lever (Acaysha). Inspired by fiddle traditions from England and across Europe, at the heart of Alma's music is the joyful sound of three fiddles playing in harmony. Coming from all corners of England, each member of Alma brings their own individual style and influences to the band, which they weave together into a bright and vibrant sound.

DECEMBER 8TH ? SPIKEDRIVERS
(http://www.spikedrivers.co.uk/)

Spikedrivers are Ben Tyzack (guitar, vocals & harmonica), Constance Redgrave (bass guitar, vocals & percussion) and Maurice McElroy (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.

DECEMBER 15TH ? PHIL BEER & PAUL DOWNES
(http://www.philbeer.co.uk/ & http://www.pauldownes.com/index.html)

As usual, for our pre-Christmas slot, Pam has booked Phil Beer with his choice of guest and, just as last year, it will be something really special. Phil and Paul had a legendary partnership in the 70?s and 80?s as Downes & Beer and they also worked together in The Arizona Smoke Revue. Phil is one half of the English acoustic roots duo Show of Hands. Paul works very closely with Mick Ryan, both on his folk operas and as a duo. They are long-standing friends of the Club and it promises to be a great evening. The Club will be packed, so come early!

DECEMBER 22ND ? SALLY IRONMONGER TRIO
(http://www.sallyironmonger.co.uk/)

Sally Ironmonger is a singer-songwriter based in Medway, who writes and performs in collaboration with her husband, Brian Carter (guitar). Tonight, Al Clarke (harmonica) will join them. Her songs sit very comfortably within the genres of folk, roots, poetry and comedy, and have featured in a number of BBC documentaries. Amongst others, they have supported Barbara Dickson, Jacqui McShee, Jez Lowe and Chris Wood. If you?ve seen Sally before you won?t need any convincing that this will be a highly entertaining evening! And, there will be mince pies and a festive raffle!

DECEMBER 29TH ? Open Mic Evening

COMING UP IN JANUARY

January 5th ? Rattle on the Stovepipe (http://www.davearthur.net/rattle.html & http://www.petecooper.com/rattle.htm)

January 12th ? Barber & Taylor (http://www.barber-taylor.co.uk/)

January 19th ? The Allen Family (http://allenfamilyband.com/)

January 26th ? Hicks & Goulbourn (http://www.hicksandgoulbourn.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.