Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds

Subject: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: Jack Blandiver
Date: 20 May 08 - 07:48 AM

We'll be in Norfolk for a week from Saturday 7th June, doing all our usual Norfolk things, but hopefully this year getting to a singaround or two along the way. So what's out there? Our base is Cromer, but we'll be hither & yon during the days so anywhere's possible. Ideally something nice & rural & traditional with the soul of Cox, Larner, Bellamy, butter & cheese & all - but otherwise anything goes; storytelling included...

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: Mr Red
Date: 20 May 08 - 07:52 AM

Folk West (sic) has a column from Norfolk. Norwich has an FC.

I will post when I find my spare copies.

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 20 May 08 - 09:01 AM

Sheringham is 2nd Wed of the month at the Burlington Hotel. So you should OK for that one. Singaround format, songs occasional tune, mixed repertoire. There are a couple of othe places, Alby (last thu) and I believ Blakeny (last Sun) I don't know of anything else near Cromer during your visit.

There is regular weekly folk music in Norwich. The ones I know of are.

Sun, The Nelson, Nelson Street. Irish session - songs very rare.
Tue, The Nelson. English session. Possibly tunes only.
Wed, The Nelson, "Skiffle Pete". Seems to run as an informal singaround /folk club. Songs and tunes.
Wed, The Shed, Lawson Road, Irish session. No singing.
Thu, The Nelson, informal mix of songs and tunes old and new.
Fri, The White Horse, Trowse. Norwich Folk Club.

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: treewind
Date: 20 May 08 - 10:56 AM

Have a look at Norfolk Folk but be warned that the site is very out of date. Also what is listed as a "folk club" there is often no more than an informal pub session.

Suffolk Folk has a links page that covers a few things in Norfolk and should be a little more up to date - if there are any mistakes tell me - I'm the webmaster!

Anahata

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: Jack Blandiver
Date: 03 Jun 08 - 11:14 AM

Okay - so we'll be in Norfolk next week, based in Cromer, from this Saturday to the fllowing Saturday - anything happening we should know about? Singarounds, folk clubs, additional to the ones already mentioned... Doesn't mean we'll show up of course as we've got a lot to fit in, but it'll be nice to know if there's anything we should give especial consideration to.

Thanks to all so far.

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: GUEST,Sarah, a Norfolk gal in Barnsley
Date: 04 Jun 08 - 10:52 AM

the best source for all music gigs is the supplement in the friday edition of the Eastern Daily Press called 'Event' , not much good if you arrive on the saturday, but if you can get hold of a copy it's great.
They also have a website with a search engine for events.

Sarah

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: GUEST,Sarah, Barnsley
Date: 04 Jun 08 - 10:53 AM

EDP website

Oops forgot to post link!

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: GUEST,Jim I
Date: 04 Jun 08 - 04:09 PM

I'll be in the area at the same time and after a search I found the following - edited to show just the relevant period.

Jim

Fakenham Poetry and Music Club
Meetings: Second Tuesday, Wensum Lodge Hotel, Bridge Street Fakenham
Contact: Jenny Cunningham 01362 668224

Gayton Folk Club
Meetings: First Sunday of the month 8.30pm.
Contact: Jenny Cunningham 01362 668224

Scottow Folk Club
Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month, 8.00pm. Three Horshoes
Contact: Brian 01692 538243

Sheringham Folk Club
Meetings: Second Wednesday of the month. Burlington Hotel, Esplanade.
Contact: Eddie Bailey 01263 821129

MONTHLY ACOUSTIC SESSION
Second Monday 8.00pm The Railway Public House, North Elmham
Hosted by Whirligig
Contact : Chris Farnham 07836 675858
Email : [e-mail]

About 6 miles south of Fakenham

Subject: RE: Norfolk: Folkclubs & Singarounds
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 04 Jun 08 - 04:36 PM

I find out about the Scottow one some time, I'd not heard of it.

(I only know one of the others but the others are out of our own distance range [at least if I am to get the sessions I want to get to in Norwich in the week])