From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]

Sent: 01 May 2016 17:40

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 Marj or Rob on 01322 277218.

* Bar includes up to 15 real ales! Draught ciders, coffee & tea also available.

FORTHCOMING GUESTS:

MAY 3RD ? JEZ LOWE & THE BAD PENNIES
(http://www.jezlowe.com/band/)

Jez Lowe, a long-time favourite at Dartford, is famous for his songs about the mining culture and people of the North East. Fairport Convention, Tannahill Weavers, The Black Family, The Dubliners and Cherish the Ladies are among the many who have covered his work. The Bad Pennies are Kate Bramley on fiddle and vocals, Andy May on pipes, whistles, piano and accordion and David de la Haye on bass. It?s always a great evening?s entertainment, so don?t be late!

MAY 10TH ? COLUM SANDS
(http://www.columsands.com/)

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!

MAY 17TH ? CARDBOARD FOX
(http://www.cardboardfox.co.uk/)

Winners of the 2015 Spiral Earth Award for Best Debut, Cardboard Fox are an exciting new 4-piece band. All four have their roots in bluegrass, but their collective influences reach much further and this shows in their music. Formed in 2013, this will be their first visit to Dartford, although one half of the band is already well known to us - the Carrivick Sisters, on guitar/vocals and fiddle/vocals. They are joined by the talented young mandolin player Joe Tozer and John Breese on double bass/harmony vocals. Expect a focus on original songs and an energetic performance.

MAY 24TH ? BRUCE MOLSKY
(http://brucemolsky.com/)

In 1995, Bruce Molsky took a year off from his job to see if he could make a career as a musician. Today, he is one of the greatest virtuosos among old-time fiddlers. He performs with the likes of Donal Lunny, Andy Irvine and Aly Bain and was featured on TV in Transatlantic Sessions 3 and 5. Bruce shows deep emotion in his singing and brings a mixture of virtuosity and humility to his stage performances in a way that captivates audiences. He was a big hit on previous visits to Dartford!

MAY 31ST ? STEVE ASHLEY
(http://www.steveashley.co.uk/)

Steve Ashley began singing folk songs in 1961 and was a founder of Maidstone Folk Club in 1964. He then came to wider attention with his award-winning album ?Stroll On? and was lead singer in the original Albion Country Band. He has since worked in various line-ups, as well as solo, and is renowned for his songs, which have been recorded by many leading artistes, including Fairport, Phil Beer and Martin Simpson.

COMING UP IN JUNE

June 7th ? RPR (http://www.rprmusic.com/)

June 14th ? Pete Coe (http://www.backshift.demon.co.uk/home.htm)

June 21st ? Rory McLeod & the Familiar Strangers (http://www.rorymcleod.com/rorymcleodstourdates.htm)

June 28th ? Kirsty Bromley & Lucy Wise (http://www.kirstybromley.com/about-kirsty/ & http://www.lucywise.com.au/)

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.

For enquiries concerning the club please contact Marj or Rob on 01322 277218 or by email at hawleymkm_at_aol_dot_com.