From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]
Sent: 19 October 2016 08:53
Subject: DARTFORD FOLK CLUB UPDATE
For
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.
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:
OCTOBER
25TH ? GILMORE & ROBERTS
(http://www.gilmoreroberts.co.uk/)
Katriona Gilmore (fiddle, mandolin) started playing local folk clubs in the Knebworth area with her
guitarist father at the age of 14. In 2011 she joined a new
line-up of The Albion Band.
Jamie Roberts (guitar) comes from a musical family which includes
his sister Kathryn Roberts. He was a
member of the young traditional band Kerfuffle and more recently joined a new
venture, The Dovetail Trio. Together,
they are known for their fine musicianship, award-winning songwriting and wonderful
harmonies. They have been nominated for
the BBC Radio2 Folk Awards on three occasions.
NOVEMBER
1ST ? HUNTER MUSKETT
(http://huntermuskett.com/)
Hunter Muskett
first came
together at Avery Hill College in 1969, where they were all trainee
teachers and for a few years were one of the cult bands on the folk scene.
Now, after a gap of more than 35 years, they are back together for the
occasional tour and performing both old and new material. We have very much enjoyed their visits
to the Club over the last few years
? the old spark still seems to be there!
NOVEMBER 8TH ?
THE TEACUPS
(http://www.theteacups.co.uk/)
The Teacups are
an a capella quartet who have been making a big name for themselves over the
past few years on the UK festival circuit.
Alex Cumming will be familiar to regulars at Broadstairs Folk Week and
he is joined in Teacups by Kate Locksley, Rosie Calvert and Will Finn. All four studied for folk & traditional
music degrees at Newcastle University, first coming together in 2010. Since then they have gone on to perform in
clubs and festivals around the UK and Europe.
NOVEMBER
15TH ? KRISTINA OLSEN (USA)
(http://kristinaolsen.net/)
It?s more than 12 years since Kristina Olsen
last played at Dartford, then in the company of Australian cellist Peter
Grayling. If you saw her then you?re
almost certain to see her now! Kristina
is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the international
acoustic circuit, a superb multi-instrumentalist who is noted for her slide
guitar playing. An award-winning
songwriter with a big bluesy voice, her songs range from sassy bottleneck blues
to lilting ballads to swing jazz to ?raunch and roll?. Add in her hilarious storytelling and it all
makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience.
NOVEMBER
22ND ? ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE & DAVE PEGG
(http://www.anthonyjohnclarke.com/ & http://www.fairportconvention.com/)
Anthony John Clarke is one of the top singer
songwriters on the scene today, through his creativity, hard work and
dedication to his craft. His gigs are
funny, challenging and extremely popular.
Put him together with Dave Pegg (Fairport & Jethro Tull) on
mandolin, guitar & vocals and they form, in their own words, ?a mischievous
duo?. If their last visit is anything to
go by, we have a real treat in store!
NOVEMBER 29TH ? CATHRYN
CRAIG & BRIAN WILLOUGHBY
(http://www.craigandwilloughby.com/)
Craig
& Willoughby met in Nashville where he
was writing songs for his debut solo album.
They co-wrote several songs for that CD, including the poignant Alice?s
Song, dedicated to Brian?s autistic niece.
Brian?s British folk rock influence (ex-lead guitarist of Strawbs) mixes
well with Cathryn?s roots, showcasing her voice and his guitar and their
intricately crafted songs in a unique and dynamic way.
December 6th ? Keith Donnelly (http://keithdonnelly.com/)
December 13th ? Phil Beer with his guest Megan Henwood
(http://www.philbeer.co.uk/ & http://meganhenwood.com/)
December 20th ? Sally Ironmonger Trio (http://www.sallyironmonger.co.uk/)
December 27th ? Open Mic Evening