From: Roger Jones [roger_at_jones71_dot_myzen_dot_co_dot_uk]
Sent: 28 June 2017 17:58
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 mailto: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:
JULY
4TH - 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.
JULY
11TH - WIZZ JONES
(http://www.wizzjones.com/)
Wizz
Jones is a bit of an enigma. He has busked with Rod Stewart and Alex
Campbell. Eric Clapton, John Renbourn and Ralph McTell have all called
him an important influence. He enjoyed great success in the 1970's.
Yet in the 80's he almost disappeared from view. However, he has long
been a favourite at Dartford and we are delighted that there has been renewed
interest in his music in more recent years.
JULY
18TH - HICKS & GOULBOURN
(http://www.hicksandgoulbourn.com/)
Over
the past few years Steve Hicks and Lynn Goulbourn have become an established
act on the folk and acoustic scene in the UK and abroad. Their music is
characterised by pure acoustic tones, reflective lyrics, well-crafted arrangements
and intricate guitar playing. Steve is a breathtaking guitarist, having
trained in both classical and jazz, and nowadays plays in a wide range of
genres. Lynn is notable for her fine vocals. Together, they have a
relaxed and engaging presence on stage.
JULY
25TH - CUP O'JOE
(https://www.cupojoemusic.com/)
Cup O'Joe is a Northern Ireland-based trio
made up of siblings Benjamin, Reuben and Tabitha Agnew. With Reuben on
guitar and mandolin, Benjamin on upright bass, and Tabitha on banjo and fiddle,
their music is a fusion of hard driving Bluegrass with a mix of Jazz, Old Time,
and Swing. They have been attracting a lot of attention, playing at
festivals and events all over Europe and in 2015 were nominees for the BBC
Radio2 Young Folk Award. This will be an evening to look forward to.
AUGUST
The
Club will be CLOSED for regular guest nights but there will be SINGAROUNDS at
the usual venue on at least some Tuesdays - more details in the next newsletter
and on the website.