| DATE | WHO or WHAT is on | INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5th | Bob Fox | Bob is well known on the Folk Circuit as an exponent of the North-East tradition!! A really good way to begin 2010 so put thisdate in your diary! Bob plays guitar and has a very distinctive voice delivering a wide range of material. |
| Jan 12th | Na Mara | They have been to Open Stage nights and impressed us so we have given them a full booking. Guitar and mandolin plus good vocals with a wide range of material with European influences. |
| Jan 19th | Showcase night | A trio of young talented musicians from Cambridge: Bryony plays button accordion, Alex plays fiddle and Grace plays the pipes! They will be sharing the evening with Tony Clark and Karen Johnson - a fine duo stylishly delivering innovative arrangements of songs by their favourite acoustic acts ( Boo Hewerdine, Eddie Reader, Karine Polwart, .. ) Karen's enchanting, luscious singing is complemented by Tony's skilled, sympathetic harmonies and accompaniment on guitar or keyboard. |
| Jan 26th | Round the Room & AGM | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome Plus the AGM - briefly at the start of the evening - 8.15pm |
| Feb 2nd | Eddie Walker | Eddie is well known for his finger picking style and good time music. A wide range of material presented by an expert guitarist and singer. |
| Feb 9th | Dave Swarbrick | A very special night with 'Swarb', a man who is a legend in his own lifetime! Famous as the fiddler with Fairport Convention and working with Martin Carthy among others, Dave is on tour and back to work following his lifesaving surgery. This will be a ticket event - £10.00 Non-members, £9.00 Members. £1 discount for concessions. |
| Feb 16th | Patty Vetta & Alan Franks | Patty and Alan have not visited the Club for many years and this is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with this talented duo. Alan is a wordsmith and Patty has a delightful voice to bring his songs to life. |
| Feb 23rd | Round the Room | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome |
| Mar 2nd | Judy Cook | Judy is on tour from the USA again and making a welcome return to the Club and looking forward to singing at St Neots again. where you will have an evening of songs from a wide repertoire delivered with a depth of knowledge concerning the history of the material and origins in America.(including choruses). |
| Mar 9th | Suntrap | A four piece group, 2 fiddles, accordion and guitar, Suntrap have made a big name for themselves on the folk circuit. Their material ranges from traditional to contemporary, much written by Paul or Sarah. Beautiful harmonies and presentation. |
| Mar 16th | Open Stage | This is your chance to be the Guest!! Ring 01234 376278 to book your spot (approx.15-20 mins) on a first come first served basis so don't leave it too late!!! |
| Mar 23rd | Tom Lewis | Tom, though English, is resident in Canada, and we are very pleased to engage him on this tour. He has a wide repertoire and his song delivery is outstanding either with concertina or unaccompanied! |
| Mar 30th | Round the Room | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome |
| Apr 6th | Askew Sisters | Two very talented young musicians. This evening will be a real treat -Emily and Hazel Askew are a young duo making waves on the folk scene with their energetic brand of English folk music. Using fiddle and melodeon, they play and sing with an infectious enjoyment and love for the music, winning them fans wherever they go. From rhythmic foot stomping tunes to powerful interpretations of songs and ballads, their playing always guarantees to engage and inspire those who hear. They've spent the last couple of years playing at venues across the country, from top festivals and folk clubs to London's National Theatre and National Portrait Gallery. www.askewsisters.co.uk |
| Apr 13th | Steve Turner | Steve is a superb concertina player and singer. His material is mainly traditional with ballads being his speciality. It is good to see this fine artist back at the Club. |
| Apr 20th | Barron Brady | Having guested at the last Open Stage and going down so well we have booked them! Ros and Simon write their own songs performed with both pazazz and highly talented musicianship featuring guitar, whistles and keyboard. |
| Apr 27th | Round the Room | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome |
| May 4th | Eileen McGann & David K | Eileen McGann is one of Canada's foremost songstresses, equally at home
with her own self-written songs or interpreting the tradition. Her voice
is as clear as a lark but has the strength of an eagle, her songs paint
pictures, tell stories and poke fun at life's absurdities. A strong environmental and social sensibility pervades much of her writing and her choice of traditional material ranges from ancient ballads to rollicking songs of love and adventure. Eileen tours with acclaimed multi-instrumentalist sideman David K., on Irish bouzouki, bass, National tri-cone and harmony vocals. |
| May 11th | Miriam Backhouse | Miriam is making a short tour from her home in S. Africa and we are very pleased to welcome her back. Her songs come from a wide repertoire that includes traditional and self penned material. She has an infectious sense of humour and sensitivity in her performances along with a beautiful voice and skilled accompaniment on guitar. |
| May 18 | Jeff Warner | Hailing from America, Jeff has a great voice and performs a wide range of material accompanying himself on guitar, concertina and mouth harp. He also has a jig doll in his act! Very much enjoyed by our audiences on his previous visit this will be a great evening of song not to be missed. |
| May 25th | Round the Room | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome |
| Jun 1st | Open Stage | This is your chance to be the Guest!! Ring 01234 376278 to book your spot (approx.15-20 mins) on a first come first served basis so don't leave it too late!!! |
| Jun 8th | Dave Sealey | Dave and Al Sealey, known as Cosmotheka played the FolkClub many times. Since the tragic death of his brother, Al, in 1999, Dave has worked in various collaborations and has also embarked on a solo career. With a rich. rib-tickling mix of songs, stories, original titles and monologues he's been raising the roof at clubs and festivals throughout the UK. Clearly then, the Cosmotheka tradition, the Spirit of the Halls, still lives on as he delights his audiences with Music Hall songs and patter. It will be a pleasure to see him performing at St Neots again as he has not sung for us for 3 years! |
| June 11th-13th | The 28th St Neots Folk Festival |
Use this Festival link to view artists booked so far. |
| Jun 15th | Liz Simcock | A well loved artist at our Club. Liz has performed many times for us and needs no introduction but for the uninitiated - a superb songwriter and lovely singer. |
| Jun 22nd | Phil Beer | This will be a special night - more details soon! |
| Jun 29th | Round the Room | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome |
| July 6th | Dick Miles | |
| July 13th | David & Issey Emeney & Kate Riaz |
Much of their material is original, but their style is distinctly traditional.
Issy is an outstanding melodeon player; inspired by the playing of Norfolk
squeezer Tony Hall and is in demand as a workshop leader. David’s
guitar style was influenced by one of his folk heroes, Vin Garbutt, but
he adds an eclectic range of styles to the mix. The third dimension comes
from the exquisite, skilful and creative cellist Kate Riaz. Often inspired
by historical events, there is usually a great story attached to Issy’s
songs as heard on their new release The Waiting out now on Wild Goose.
www.issyemeney.co.uk |
| July 20th | Nancy Kerr & James Fagan | |
| July 27th | Round the Room | Friendly singaround atmosphere, performers and audience very welcome |
AUGUST CLUB |
CLOSED | |
| Sept 7th | Artisan | |
| Sept 14th | Landermason | |
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| Sept 28th | Round the Room | |
| Oct 5th | Damien Barber & Mike Wilson |
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| Oct 12th | Bram Taylor | |
| Oct 19th | Finest Kind (tbc) | |
| Oct 26th | Round the Room | |
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| Dec 21st | Club Christmas Party | |
| Dec 28th | Club Closed | |