Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 21 Apr 08 - 01:46 PM

Hi Al - would be great to have you and your concertina along for a session!

The URL for the fox and hounds folk club is: www.myspace.com/foxandhoundsfolk

For some reason when you use the "make a link" function on this forum, it sticks "www.mudcat.org" before the URL, which results in a dead link! Never mind, you can copy and paste the above link into your browser and it should work fine.

(I continue to be disappointed by the anti-Josh Ritter prejudice that seems be displayed by certain regulars at the Fox and Hounds! ;-) )

Look forward to seeing you all tonight - and just a quick reminder that we have the amazing Pete Bruntell (http://www.myspace.com/peterbruntnell) playing a the F&H on the 28th April (i.e. next week). He really is a superb songwriter, so if you're free then come on down - and if you're not, then cancel your plans and come anyways!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 Apr 08 - 08:02 PM

Hi Al. Try going to it from my website www.orpingtonfridayfolk.bravehost.com.
This thread is updated either by Chris or me on a regular basis. Suggest you trace it.

Sue

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Alan Day
Date: 17 Apr 08 - 05:48 PM

Your club is not a million miles away from me,I will try and bring my concertina along for a play, if allowed.
Your link does not appear to be working.
Al

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Apr 08 - 06:39 PM

Another fantastic night at The Fox and Hounds. Afraid the Josh Ritter songs were back, but one can't have everything.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 14 Apr 08 - 05:47 AM

Our all-acoustic candlelit session was definitely unexpected but great fun! No Josh Ritter songs, honest (although I did play a Springsteen song that Josh has covered...but I'm sure that doesn't count! ;-) ). Looking forward to Fiddlefit (and some electricity!) tonight - see you all later

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 08 Apr 08 - 02:39 PM

Hi everyone. Well, last night was an experience! Two minutes before we arrived a power cut happened. Undaunted, we had a candle-lit sing around. Quite a good attendance, and Chris kept his word - no Josh Ritter songs! ( but how do we know he hadn't said they were by someone else? ) He turned up with his keyboard, but thankfully, there is a rather good piano in the pub. The guests next week, by public demand are Fiddlefit, so we hope you all come along, and welcome new members too. Bring candles, just incase.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 04 Apr 08 - 07:07 AM

Hi everyone,

By all accounts Roger and Pete's gig was another superb night, with some excellent floor spots (I'm afraid I missed it, as I managed to acquire tickets for Josh Ritter's london show at the last minute...yes, I am a shameless groupie...). In order to make amends, I will refrain from playing ANY josh ritter songs this monday. Honest.

This monday (7th April) we have the open mic night, so please feel free to come along and join in!

The following week (14th April) we have come full circle with the welcome return of Fiddlefit - an excellent guitar/fiddle duo, and the first act that we ever showcased at the fox and hounds folk club. People have been clamouring for us to book them again ever since their inaugural perfomance at the F+H, and, as always, we live to serve.

After the fiddlefit gig we have another open mic night on the 21st, and then Pete Bruntell joining us for a gig on the 28th. We're all massively excited about having Pete coming to play for us as he is a superb and highly regarded songwriter and performer. http://www.peterbruntnell.com

Have a good weekend, and hope to see you all on monday!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 09:33 PM

Hi. Since meeting Alquimia and Mark last Friday, and suggesting they come to F and H, they whisked us off to Cecil Sharp House tonight. Our two songs were well received. We're all off to Folkmob tomorrow if we still have any energy. See you next week.














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Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,Jazzy
Date: 25 Mar 08 - 05:38 AM

Wow - what can I say? An amazing gig last night, and some absolutely brilliant floor spots from both new and old friends. Thanks to all for coming along and making it a really memorable evening!

Next week another treat for you - Roger Hubbard and Pete Shaw, lovely guitar/double bass duo playing both originals and old favourites, plus an assortment of floor spots. For more info on Roger and his music check out http://www.rogerhubbard.co.uk/

Hope to see you all soon!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 23 Mar 08 - 04:37 PM

We had a great turnout on Friday,think some of them will be coming to Fox and Hounds tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Mar 08 - 06:16 PM

Sorry for missing monday's open session - I'm afraid I was swotting away as I had a med school interview first thing wednesday morning and had to drive up tuesday night!

Hope it was a good'un, and look forward to seeing you all on monday for Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys, who will be fresh from playing at the Gosport Festival alongside Show of Hands, Flook, Oysterband, Wheeler Street and a whole bunch of other great acts (http://www.gosportfestival.co.uk/).

Cheers!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Mar 08 - 10:30 AM

Another good evening. Not too many of us because it was Paddy's Night. It was good to see Wysiwyg again. We are on next week and it's a guest night. See Jazzy's earlier posting for details.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Mar 08 - 10:16 AM

He was singing the Hopalong Cassidy theme at me. I'd forgotten it, for our younger readers Hopalong preceded Chester by about a decade having been on tv in the 50s

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 06:50 PM

The cast is off. He is still well adapted to play Chester in Marshall Dillon.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: billybob
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 12:22 PM

Skinners Rats... is Peter's leg better?
Wendy

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 12:17 PM

Take one or two (or formerly three) Skinny Rats, and add beer. The evening may well continue...

My spies say they were welcomed to the F&H "for the first time". My other spies tell me that they have probably played there literally hundreds of times since the early 70s. But it was the first time for this folk club.

What do you call a Skinny Rat in a suit? The accused! (it used to be one of their jokes)

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Mar 08 - 11:00 AM

What a great night - Skinner's rats were superb, and there were some great floor spots too! A bit of a late finish, but that's what it's all about :-)

Open mic this coming monday (17th), and then the excellent Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys the following monday (24th) - make sure to catch these guys as they're based up in birmingham/carlisle and don't venture down this way very often!

You can have a listen to them here: http://www.myspace.com/jackmcneillandcharlieheys

Or hear them playing in the finals of the BBC young folk awards here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/events/youngfolkaward2008/finalists.shtml

Cheers!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 10 Mar 08 - 10:09 AM

Refreshing - for anyone looking for somewhere to go tonight. The infamous Kent band Ye Skinners Rats are at F and H tonight.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 09 Mar 08 - 04:07 PM

Sorry to miss you all last week, and looking forward to seeing Skinner's Rats and your good selves tomorrow night!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 04 Mar 08 - 01:36 PM

Unfortunately Ty was indisposed last night, but we had a fine singaround with Don, Ian and Dave, Grant, Sue, Lindsay and Chris. Got through a lot of songs. Looking forward to Skinners Rats next week. Had a listen to 2Bs and S. They'll be good.

Sue

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 03 Mar 08 - 06:02 AM

Hi Don - great, unfortunately I can't be there tonight (I have a gig elsewhere, d'oh!), but please do come along and play - you'll be made more than welcome by Ty and our regulars!

Stallion - thanks for the heads up, I'll have a listen to 2BS&S when I get the chance (unfortunately I'm at work at the moment so can't!)

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: stallion
Date: 29 Feb 08 - 07:44 PM

how about looking at 2BS&S?
sample here

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 29 Feb 08 - 06:30 PM

Hi Chris,

Thinking about bringing self and guitar up there next Monday, after work.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 27 Feb 08 - 09:02 PM

That's what it's all about Chris. It's even more rewarding when the acts you like are the ones that the punters like too. I've been running Friday Folk for 20 years now,some years have been better than others, but I think 2008 is going to be the best yet!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 25 Feb 08 - 08:34 AM

Definitely - it's nice to get a mix of old favourites and new talent (and I love the fact that running the club means we can book people that we personally want to see too!).

Hope to see you (and anyone else who fancies it!) at the open mic session tonight!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 24 Feb 08 - 10:44 PM

Excellent stuff Chris. Some more new names to me at least. Throwing in a few well known names mixed in with new ones works well.I'm as guilty as the next person when it comes to putting myself out to go to see new people, so having them come to me at one of my favourite clubs is a big plus.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 20 Feb 08 - 04:15 AM

Thanks Sue - they are a great duo, and it was lovely to see them in action!

Here's the calendar for the coming month:

25th February - Open Mic

3rd March - Open Mic

10th March - Skinners Rats: hugely in-demand duo and former house band at the Farningham Folk Club

17th March - Open Mic

24th March - Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys: This incredible young duo were finalists at the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards

31st March - Roger Hubbard and Pete Shaw: Bluesy tunes from this excellent pair of seasoned musicians

We've also got legend Peter Bruntnell tentatively booked for April, so watch this space!

As always, more info available on the site www.myspace.com/foxandhoundsfolk

Cheers!

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 19 Feb 08 - 02:30 PM

A great night last night. Foolstroop are Cliff Bayliss and Sue Hudson. They were brilliant. The next two Mondays are Open Mic. and then we have Skinners Rats on March 10th.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 15 Jan 08 - 09:03 PM

What a good night it was on Monday! My dad thoroughly enjoyed it. The club is attracting a good variety of performers, and there were several first timers.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 15 Jan 08 - 08:45 AM

Hi All,

Hope you all had a good Christmas and New years break, and that the return to work isn't getting you down too much. In case you need some live music to lift your spirits, here's what we've got coming up at the Fox and Hounds Folk club early this year:

On the 21st of January we have a double bill - the Kent Carters, who are an excellent Carter Family band-esque group, with Lake Marie - a much called for americana trio performing songs by the likes of Gillian Welch, John Prine and Emmylou Harris.

The following week we have an open mic - all are welcome!

For more information, or to find out who else we have playing in the near future (Including Canary Wolf, Foolproof, Pete Bruntnell and many more), check out the website at www.myspace.com/foxandhoundsfolk

Cheers!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,Tone Deaf Leopard
Date: 20 Dec 07 - 12:38 PM

Thanks Chris. Sorry we weren't at the awards ceremony, but Mrs Leopard has cat 'flu. Have a Merry Christmas, and a happy new year! See you on Jan 7th.

Sue and Trev.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,jazzy
Date: 20 Dec 07 - 12:10 PM

Thanks for helping promote the thread Sue! Tone Deaf Leopard were one of the prize winners at the first Fox and Hounds Christmas Folk Awards - have a good Christmas, and look forward to seeing you in the new year if I don't see you before.

General announcement: First folk club back in january is on the 7th; All-female acappella trio "Her red shoes". They're a superb and very talented group - and I'm not just saying that because they're also lovely girls and very attractive! ;-) - so hope to see you there.

Merry Christmas!

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 09 Dec 07 - 06:22 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 05 Dec 07 - 08:43 AM

Here are directions from Eynsford

Meanwhile this is the way we go. Coming from Orpington via Eynsford. Go across the ford(there is a road bridge) turn left After 400 yards or so you will see some white houses and a war memorial (firs right Bower Lane). Go up this for 2.7 miles. You will pass walled house, (security lights etc). Turn right about 200 yards past this.Sign in Hedge says Fox and Hounds. Massive car park, down there (field).
Pub at end of lane.
Fox and Hounds has a thread, but little info on it.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 02 Dec 07 - 06:55 PM

The Guests on December 3rd are Capella plus Mike Nicholson, a new trio who go out as Cartouche. Tone Deaf Leopard are your hosts on December 10th's open mic.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,Girl Friday without cookie
Date: 17 Nov 07 - 04:25 PM

Excellent work Chris. Yes- 3 posts in 5 days is far more than occasional.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,Jazzy
Date: 15 Nov 07 - 11:55 AM

Hi All,

Sue - see above! I put Cartouche's gig on here on the 11th Nov, hadn't written that TDL were curating on the 10th Dec as I didn't know whether it had been confirmed - I take it that it is now! (Although I'm pretty sure that you guys ran our impromtu sing-around on monday, so many thanks for that too).

I'm sure that 3 posts in 5 days counts as more than 'occasional' updates :-P

All the best

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: stallion
Date: 14 Nov 07 - 04:01 PM

2BS&S?

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Nov 07 - 06:36 PM

Hello Everyone. Chris, you need to update this thread occasionally. They haven't heard that Cartouche is on on December 3rd... or that TDL have the run(ning) of the place on December 10th. Hi Breezy... hope they give you a gig soon.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Fortunato
Date: 12 Nov 07 - 07:11 PM

Please post to the related thread:

Folklore/Song Societies/Clubs Contacts

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,Jazzy
Date: 11 Nov 07 - 07:38 PM

Hi Breezy - look forward to hearing you play!
Update - the next 'gig' night is 19th November, when we have Alun Davies (otherwise known as Cat Stevens' guitarist) and his daughter Becky playing for us. They're a wonderful duo, and also front the excellent group "Good men in the jungle".
Tonight and the 26th November will be open mic, and we have glorious acapella trio Cartouche coming to play (sing?!) for us on the 3rd December, so stay tuned, and remember: The Future's Bright, The Future's Foxy.

Chris

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: breezy
Date: 11 Nov 07 - 04:19 PM

fear not R B, I'ld be gentle.

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 11 Nov 07 - 01:59 PM

Don't go spoiling them Breezy.....

Subject: RE: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: breezy
Date: 11 Nov 07 - 12:19 PM

and good luck to yus all

When am I booked in for a gig?

my ref, T D L

Subject: Fox and Hounds Folk Club, Kent
From: GUEST,Jazzy
Date: 10 Nov 07 - 07:28 PM

Hi All,

Seeing as there appears to be so many folkies on here, I just wanted to let you all know about the folk club I help to run. It's based in the Fox and Hounds pub, Kent - near the villages of Eynsford and Shoreham, or for non-locals, about 10 minutes drive away from J3 of the M25.

It's been running for nearly 6 months, and we've had some great acts on including Fiddlefit, Danny Kyle, Pigs Ear, Tone Deaf Leopard, The Dealers, Missouri Gutts, Ian Petrie, Steve Simpson and Eddie Armer to name but a few (and apologies if I've missed anyone!). The club runs every Monday night, with open mic ever fortnight (although there are always a few floor spots on 'gig' nights too). For more info, check out www.myspace.com/foxandhoundsfolk

Hope to see you soon,

Chris