Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 11 Jun 12 - 06:16 AM

* Hear Gordon sing Jessie by clicking here.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Jun 12 - 06:04 AM

MATT QUINN BMus(Hons)

Congratulations to Matt who learned yesterday that he had been awarded his degree on the four-year Folk and Traditional Music BMus Honours at the University which is followed almost straight away by this....

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
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Jun 21st * £6.00 * MATT QUINN
As our local boy made good who has now graduated at the end of his Traditional Music Degree course and now he previews a first solo album on this evening.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 01:40 PM

* Hear Matt sing "Us Poor Fellows" by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 05:55 AM

* Photo of Matt by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 20 Jun 12 - 05:50 PM

* Read a biography of Matt by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 26 Jun 12 - 12:32 PM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
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Thursday 28th June
JIM CAUSLEY IS UNWELL & WILL NOT BE ABLE TO APPEAR FOR US ON THIS DATE
We have decided to replace Jim Causley's advertised gig with a
FREE ADMISSION OPEN NIGHT

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 01 Jul 12 - 11:24 AM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
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Jul 5th * £7.00 * SHIRLEY COLLINS' BIRTHDAY PARTY

Now here is something really special!
In the first half, Shirley will be presenting a shortened version of her latest multi-media show, You Never Heard So Sweeet.
In the second half she will introducing performances by friends including some of the best known names on the folk scene:-
THE COPPER FAMILY
MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ & IRIS BISHOP
RATTLE ON THE STOVEPIPE
NAOMI BEDFORD & PAUL SIMMONDS
IAN KEAREY & DAN QUINN (of DUCK SOUP)

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 04 Jul 12 - 06:58 AM

Read more about the evening and a biography of Shirley by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 08 Jul 12 - 07:48 AM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
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Jul 12th * £7.00 * HECTOR GILCHRIST
Hector Gilchrist sings in a sensitive and easy style that does justice to his great voice accompanied by thoughtful guitar work. His first appearance for us.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 09 Jul 12 - 07:19 AM

* Hear Hector singing The Rambler From Clare by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 10 Jul 12 - 06:54 AM

* Read a biography of Hector by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 11 Jul 12 - 12:32 PM

* A nice photo of Hector by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 13 Jul 12 - 09:02 AM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
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Jul 19th * £7.00 * JIM & LYNETTE ELDON
A very welcome return for the Brid fiddler and his clog-dancing champion wife. Jim & Lynette's straightforward performances are a delight.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 25 Aug 12 - 01:08 PM

Our programme for September & October

Sept 06 * £7.00 * RATTLE ON THE STOVEPIPE
One of the most popular acts that we have ever presented return to open a new season for us; the combination of Dave Arthur, Pete Cooper & Dan Stewart is unbeatable.

Sept 13 * £8.00 * SISTERS UNLIMITED
The best female group that the folk scene ever produced reforms to play a few dates. We are delighted to be included in the short tour by Rosie Davis, Sandra Kerr, Janet Russell & Peta Webb

Sept 20 * £6.00 * IAN CHISHOLM & STEPHEN SIBBALD
Superb Scots fiddle playing to excellent guitar along with engaging singing from these two outstanding musicians

Sept 27 * Free Admission * OPEN NIGHT
An opportunity for our many regular supporters to get more of a chance to perform than they do on our ordinary guest nights. New performers to our venture are particularly welcome.

Oct 04 * £7.00 * JEFF WARNER
Jeff is among the USA's foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America link us with the everyday lives of 19th century Americans.

Oct 11 * £12.00 * MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK (Opening Night of Lewes Folk Festival)
Advance tickets only for this rare small venue appearance by these iconic performers. Tickets from http://www.lewesfolkfest.org/LFFtickets.php

Oct 18 * £7.00 * CHRIS FOSTER
Chris is a master of his trade recently described as "one of the finest singers and most thoughtful inventive guitar accompanists of English folk songs."

Oct 25 * £7.00 * ALICE GERRARD & BEVERLY SMITH
These touring Americans have known, learned from, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats over decades and have in turn earned worldwide respect for their own important contributions to the music.

Our Future Guests will include:-
BOB WALSER * ALASDAIR ROBERTS * SARA GREY & KIERON MEANS * BRIGITTE KLOAREG & YANN FAÑCH PERROCHES * ROSIE STEWART & ROISIN WHITE * THE ASKEW SISTERS

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 05 Sep 12 - 01:40 PM

FOLK AT THE ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail]

Sept 06 * £7.00 * RATTLE ON THE STOVEPIPE
One of the most popular acts that we have ever presented return to open a new season for us; the combination of Dave Arthur, Pete Cooper & Dan Stewart is unbeatable.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 07 Sep 12 - 09:17 AM

Many thanks to Rattle On The Stovepipe for their superb performance last night to open a new season for us. The audience were enthusiastic and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying themselves. The only problem for me was looking round the room and counting 23 people who had previously perfomed floor spots at the Oak and realising that I could only fit in 7 - aaargh! nightmare!

Now we move on next Thursday to:-

Sept 13 * £8.00 * SISTERS UNLIMITED
The best female group that the folk scene ever produced reforms to play a few dates. We are delighted to be included in the short tour by Rosie Davis, Sandra Kerr, Janet Russell & Peta Webb

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 10 Sep 12 - 06:48 AM

Hear Sisters Unlimited singing No Change There from their brand new album, by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 11 Sep 12 - 06:24 AM

Read biographies of the four members of Sisters Unlimited by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 14 Sep 12 - 12:19 PM

Many thanks to Rosie, Sandra, Janet & Peta for a really outstandingly enjoyable night last night. Now we look forward to:-

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
***********************************
Sept 20 * £6.00 * IAN CHISHOLM & STEPHEN SIBBALD
Superb Scots fiddle playing to excellent guitar along with engaging singing from these two outstanding musicians.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 26 Sep 12 - 07:23 AM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
***********************************
Sept 27 * Free Admission * OPEN NIGHT
An opportunity for our many regular supporters to get more of a chance to perform than they do on our ordinary guest nights. New performers to our venture are particularly welcome.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 29 Sep 12 - 11:57 AM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
***********************************

Oct 04 * £7.00 * JEFF WARNER
Jeff is among the USA's foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America link us with the everyday lives of 19th century Americans.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 12 Oct 12 - 09:27 AM

I know that we have got this weekend's LEWES FOLK FESTIVAL to think about, but we cannot forget that our attractive weekly programme of Thursday night events continues:-

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
***********************************
Oct 18 * £7.00 * CHRIS FOSTER
Chris is a master of his trade recently described as "one of the finest singers and most thoughtful inventive guitar accompanists of English folk songs."


Click on the symbol to hear Chris Foster singing "Georgie" C FOSTER Georgie 18 10

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 21 Oct 12 - 01:02 PM

Oct 25 * £7.00 * ALICE GERRARD & BEVERLY SMITH
These touring Americans have known, learned from, and performed with many of the old-time and bluegrass greats over decades and have in turn earned worldwide respect for their own important contributions to the music.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 01:50 PM

Nov 01 * £6.00 * THE OTHER BAND
One of the most distinctive and popular units in the South-East. The lovely combination of Marilyn Bennett, (harmonica & vocals) Iris Bishop (concertina & accordion) and Gary Holder (double bass & tuba) takes some beating.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 09:47 AM

Listen to The Other Band performing Dark Eyes - OTHER BAND Dark Eyes 01 11

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 06:00 PM

Nov 08 * £6.00 * GAVIN & JULIE ATKIN
Old fashioned songs in the 21st century. Julie sings a wide range of songs from diverse backgrounds whilst Gavin provides great accompaniments on a range of instruments whilst contributing excellent singing himself.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 06 Nov 12 - 08:24 AM

Hear Gavin & Julie - Careless Love JULIE & GAVIN Careless Love 08 11

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 07 Nov 12 - 07:01 AM

See a video of Gavin & Julie by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 16 Nov 12 - 03:13 PM

Nov 22 * £8.00 * TOM PALEY
Tom's illustrious history from working with Woody Guthrie in the 1950s through his days with the New Lost City Ramblers and his many achievements since make him a central figure in the folk revival in two continents. Surely this is an evening that you cannot afford to miss?

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 18 Nov 12 - 08:26 AM

TOM PALEY George Collins 22 11

Tom Paley sings George Collins

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 19 Nov 12 - 06:36 AM

Tom Paley - Sporting Life Blues

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 20 Nov 12 - 06:03 AM

Photograph and biography of TOM PALEY by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 25 Nov 12 - 10:54 AM

ROYAL OAK
3 Station Street,
Lewes
BN7 2DA
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].
THURSDAYS 8.pm - PROMPT START
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Nov 29 * £8.00 * ALASDAIR ROBERTS
We have been trying for a long while to book him. Primarily an outstanding singer and acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, his work consists of the interpretation and arrangement of traditional ballads as well as the writing and composition of new songs.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 26 Nov 12 - 02:29 PM

Hear Alasdair Roberts sing The Daemon Lover - A ROBERTS The Daemon Lover 29 11

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 08:13 AM

Alasdair Roberts - Farewell Sorrow Youtube video

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 28 Nov 12 - 01:15 PM

Photo and Biography of Alistair available by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 05 Dec 12 - 08:37 AM

We had quite a number of new younger people in last Thursday including some who had clearly not been to folk clubs before. Apart from the thanks that I got at the end of the evening, I have just received this email:-

Dear Vic,
just a line to say thank you for the lovely evening with Alasdair
Roberts last Thursday - it was good to hear his new songs and its
always a treat to see him play! I really liked the format of the
evening as well - with people getting up to sing and everyone joining
in - I haven't been to an evening like that before.
Hopefully going to try and come along to the Jackie Oates evening in January.
Thanks again
regards
Jessica

Most satisfying!

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 09 Dec 12 - 06:52 AM

Dec 13 * £7.00 * REG MEUROSS
One of the most impressive songwriters in these islands, Reg is also a consummate performer, singing and guitar accompanist.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 12 Dec 12 - 04:12 PM

Hear Reg Meuross sing Sail Away No More - R MEUROSS Sail Away No More 13 12

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 13 Dec 12 - 06:50 AM

See a photograph and read a biography of Reg Meuross by clicking here

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 27 Dec 12 - 09:31 AM

FOLK AT THE ROYAL OAK
Station Street, Lewes
Enquiries: - [phone] or 881316
Email [e-mail].

Thursdays at 8pm. Prompt Start!
Here is our programme for the first three months of 2013:-

Jan 03 * £6.00 * JIMMY LEE'S EDGE OF CHAOS ORCHESTRA
A very bright start to the New Year as this notable singer/songwriter performs in the excellent company of Clare Juliet, Jon Wigg & Gary Holder.

Jan 10 * £7.00 * PETE MORTON
Of his latest album, "Economy", Colin Irwin write "Song craftsman, impassioned performer and general good egg, Pete Morton may just have made the best album of his life."

Jan 17 * £7.00 * THE FALSE BEARDS
The combination of two remarkable talents, Ben Mandelson & Ian Anderson who once played blues in a trio at the Royal Oak with...... Bob Copper!

Jan 24 * £8.00 * JACKIE OATES with TRISTAN SEUME
Jackie's singing and fiddle playing have established her as one of the leading figures of her generation. A winner of numerous awards for her recordings and her performance.

Jan 31 * £7.00 * MARY HUMPHREYS & ANAHATA
Mary has a repertoire of very fine songs and she is a commanding singer and together their tune playing is excellent on melodeon, concertina, banjo and cello.

Feb 07 * Free Admission * OPEN NIGHT
Come along sing, play, dance, recite poetry or monologues or just listen to a varied and always enjoyable evening

Feb 14 * £7.00 * ANNIE DEARMAN & STEVE HARRISON
Annie Dearman (voice, jew's harp) & Steve Harrison (melodeon, mouth organs, banjo, bagpipes) perform songs in a robust and firmly rooted English style

Feb 21st * £7.00 * BOB DAVENPORT, ROGER DIGBY & LIZ GIDDINGS
The iconic figure of Bob Davenport, one of the cornerstones of the folk revival is joined by fiddler Liz and Roger from Flowers and Frolics on Anglo concertina.

Feb 28th * £7.00 * POTIPHAR'S APPRENTICES
Adrian May and John & Sue Cubbin concentrate on the many songs collected by Vaughan Williams in the south of England and aim to help return some of the songs - many from previously unpublished material – to the community.

Mar 07th * £6.00 * STUART REED
Stuart plays in a variety of guises and is a seasoned and very listenable performer with a great voice and a lovely range of songs

Mar 14th * £7.00 * LEON ROSSELSON
Leon Rosselson is a widely acclaimed singer and songwriter as well being the author of 17 children's books. Last year he celebrated his 50th year of performing, as well as his 75th birthday!

Mar 21st * £7.00 * ROBB JOHNSON
Robb Johnson is now widely recognised as one of the finest songwriters working in the UK today. His passionate songs are always performed with great verve.

Mar 28th * £7.00 * WIZZ JONES.
Somehow, with all the great performers that we have brought to Lewes over the years, we have missed this man. With his unique guitar style, an eclectic repertoire and "a right hand worthy of Broonzy" Wizz continues to tour on the acoustic folk and blues circuit.

Our Future Guests will include:-
The Askew Sisters * Archie Fisher * Brigitte Kloareg & Yann-Fañch Perrocches * Sara Grey & Kieron Means * Bruce Molsky * Tom Spiers and Family * Rosie Stewart & Róisín White * John Kirkpatrick * James Fagan & Nancy Kerr * Jez Lowe * Martin Carthy & Dave Swarbrick * Jerry Epstein & Ralph Bodington * Len Graham * Maggie Boyle & Paul Downes



Resident Performers – WILL DUKE * DAN QUINN * TINA SMITH * VIC SMITH


Our websites are at

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~tinvic

and

http://www.myspace.com/royaloakfolklewes

Those of you who arrange listings are politely requested to include all
of the above.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 31 Dec 12 - 08:58 AM

This Thursday -
Jan 03 * £6.00 * JIMMY LEE'S EDGE OF CHAOS ORCHESTRA
A very bright start to the New Year as this notable singer/songwriter performs in the excellent company of Clare Juliet, Jon Wigg & Gary Holder.

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 01 Jan 13 - 08:19 AM

Jimmy Lee sings Granuaile - JIMMY LEE Granuaile 01 03

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 05 Jan 13 - 06:52 AM

Jan 10 * £7.00 * PETE MORTON
Of his latest album, "Economy", Colin Irwin writes "Song craftsman, impassioned performer and general good egg, Pete Morton may just have made the best album of his life."

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 05 Jan 13 - 07:21 AM

From Page 10 of "The Listings" booklet with today's "The Guardian"
for Thursday 10th January:-

Lewes
•        Pete Morton
Folk singer-songwriter
Royal Oak, Station Street.
(01273 478124) 8pm
£7

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 04:19 PM

Listen to Pete Morton singing The Two Brothers - P MORTON TwoBrothers 10 01

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 09 Jan 13 - 05:52 AM

Pete Morton sings "Another Train"

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 11 Jan 13 - 03:23 PM

Jan 17 * £7.00 * THE FALSE BEARDS
The combination of two remarkable talents, Ben Mandelson & Ian Anderson who once played blues in a trio at the Royal Oak with...... Bob Copper!

Ben and Ian say that they will be bringing some star performers with them - who will be performing with them, but ask me not to name them!!!

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 12 Jan 13 - 08:59 AM

THURSDAY 17th JANUARY
Lewes
• The False Beards
Old-style psychedelic folk
from this two-piece outfit.
Royal Oak, Station Street
(01273 478124)
8 - 11pm, £7.

From Page 16 of the Listings pages in "The Guide" with today's edition of "The Guardian" Not only that but they have promised to bring some "surprise top stars" with them that we are not allowed to name. It is for THURSDAY 17th JANUARY - Be there!

Subject: RE: Royal Oak, Lewes - Thursdays
From: Vic Smith
Date: 13 Jan 13 - 08:24 AM

False Beards in Lewes - poster