Brighton Folk?

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Vic Smith
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 07:54 AM

You'll be more than welcome, Pip.

Valmai

..... and Vic!

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 27 Jul 10 - 05:51 AM

You'll be more than welcome, Pip.

Valmai

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 26 Jul 10 - 06:25 PM

Well, he said, I'm back (in Manchester) and when I was down south I ended up going... nowhere at all. (Saturday evening, the Radishes collectively ran far too late for me to think about going out - at 8.00 we were still thinking about getting something to eat. Sunday afternoon was out, as consultation with Mrs R established that my absenting myself on five hours in the middle of the day would not be appropriate. Sunday evening looked hopeful, but in the event all there was was a couple of sessions in central Brighton which definitely weren't running, plus one possible in Kemp Town which seemed like a long way to go on spec.)

I shall definitely get to Lewes next time.

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Jul 10 - 04:45 AM

Hector on his own is fabulous, and when he gets together with Sue & Steve as Soiree you're in for a rare treat! Get along to see them if you can....

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 24 Jul 10 - 04:40 AM

Our guest performer at the Lewes Saturday Folk Club tonight is the excellent Hector Gilchrist, who sings Scottish traditional and traditional-style songs with guitar. He's bringing Sue Graves & Steve Poole, who make up the band Soiree from Twickenham to add some harmonies. Admission is £5 and there's no membership scheme.

As always, floor singers & musicians are very welcome; we start off with a few join-in tunes for any instrument. I'm MCing this week, but don't let that put you off.

Valmai (Lewes)

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: GUEST,Stuart Reed
Date: 23 Jul 10 - 08:55 PM

There are two Irish sessions (mostly tunes) on Sunday where you might get a song if you ask:

The Bugle, St. Martins Street, BN2 3HG (Afternoon)
The Geese, Southover Street, BN2 9UA

Two pubs right in the town centre have acoustic bluegrass / old timey music on Sunday evening:

Mrs Fitzherberts, New Road, BN1 1UG (session)
The Foundry, Foundry Street, BN1 4AT (several pre-booked acts)

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 23 Jul 10 - 06:18 PM

Will - that's a very generous offer, & it would be good to meet up again, but I think I'll have to decline; I really need to limit myself to Brighton & immediate surroundings.

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Valmai Goodyear
Date: 23 Jul 10 - 05:38 AM

Hope to see you in Lewes, Pip. I can't get to the Sunday sessions as we've got a band practice.

Valmai (Lewes)

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Vic Smith
Date: 23 Jul 10 - 04:54 AM

Session at the Royal Oak in Station Street Lewes 3.30 Sunday afternoon. Easily accessible frm Brighton by bus or train. Just a few minutes away from Brighton and much nicer.....

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: Will Fly
Date: 23 Jul 10 - 03:32 AM

Pip - there's an acoustic session at the Bull in Ditchling on Sunday evening. Not just trad, but "rags, reels and airs" as well - tunes and songs. If you've no car but would like to come, I can pick you up and take you back to Hassocks station (main line to Brighton) - or collect you and take you back to Brighton after the session. 20 minutes from Brighton (the way I drive...). :-)

PM me if you're interested.

Subject: RE: Brighton Folk?
From: TheSnail
Date: 22 Jul 10 - 07:26 PM

Judging by the Sussex Folk Guide, no but it's only a fifteen minute train journey and a ten minute walk at the other end to the Lewes Saturday Folk Club where you will get a warm welcome on Saturday night.

If you click the "Local free sessions" link, you'll find a couple of events advertised on Sunday. I know the The Royal Oak, Lewes session is happening. Not so sure about The Lord Nelson, Brighton. Check with the organiser.

Subject: Brighton Folk?
From: Phil Edwards
Date: 22 Jul 10 - 06:30 PM

It's a long shot, but are there any clubs or singarounds in Brighton this coming Saturday or Sunday? Unmiked and traddie-friendly preferred, but I'm not too fussy - I am limited to Brighton (and Hove), though.