From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]

Sent: 31 May 2017 09:06

Subject: DARTFORD FOLK CLUB UPDATE

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:

JUNE 6TH ? LANDERMASON
(http://www.landermason.co.uk/)

Fiona Lander and Paul Mason have been writing, recording and performing together since 2000. Fiona (vocals, piano, whistles, saxes, clarinet and recorder) and Paul (guitars and vocals) have developed an impressive sound, full of variety and with lots of audience interaction. They combine both traditional and contemporary folk with jazz and other styles in their beautiful and striking arrangements.

JUNE 13TH ? DAN MCKINNON (CANADA)
(http://www.danmckinnon.ca/index.htm)

Dan McKinnon has been favourably compared with Stan Rogers and James Keelaghan. Hailing from Nova Scotia, an area rich in the musical and cultural traditions of the North Atlantic, his warm baritone voice, superb guitar arrangements and original compositions have won him widespread praise. Dan?s act includes a mixture of his own music and his interpretations of traditional works.

JUNE 20TH ? THE LONG HILL RAMBLERS
(http://www.longhillramblers.com/)

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 Edwards (banjo) has also visited Dartford as a member of the Hot Rock Pilgrims. Laura Hockenhull is widely admired for her fine voice and interpretations of the songs.

JUNE 27TH ? STEVE TILSTON
(http://www.stevetilston.com/)

Steve Tilston is a regular visitor to the Club who can stand shoulder to shoulder with any singer/songwriter/guitarist on the folk circuit. He is the writer of classic songs such as "The Slip Jigs and Reels", ?The Naked Highwayman? and ?Here?s to Tom Paine? often recorded by other artistes. It will be a welcome return to Dartford for one of the most engaging performers on the scene today.

COMING UP IN JULY

July 4th ? Spikedrivers (http://www.spikedrivers.co.uk/)

July 11th ? Wizz Jones (http://www.wizzjones.com/)

July 18th ? Hicks & Goulbourn (http://www.hicksandgoulbourn.com/)

July 25th ? Cup O?Joe (https://www.cupojoemusic.com/)