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Thread #136049   Message #3104796
Posted By: GUEST,The Shambles
01-Mar-11 - 04:23 AM
Thread Name: Lichfield Folk Club - Under Threat?
Subject: Lichfield Folk Club - Under Threat?
http://www.thisislichfield.co.uk/news/City-pub-faces-music-noise-complaint/article-3260878-detail/article.html

Mr Rackham, who also hosts Lichfield Folk Club singing sea shanties once a fortnight, says he is aiming to meet the demand for live music in Lichfield and has been organising acts for the past six years.

He said: "It is important for the city. And there is a good atmosphere at the King's Head. There's no trouble – people just come along to enjoy themselves."

One fan is Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant who, after attending an open mic night, declared the King's Head his "very favourite pub".

But Mr Rackham is under no illusions – losing his music licence would have a serious effect