London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep

Subject: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: JJ
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 08:29 AM

Coming in from New York Sun 19 Sep through Fri 24 Sep. Any recommendations?

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: evansakes
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 10:49 AM

Depends what type of stuff you like, JJ. You might be trying to avoid American bands while you're over here but we've got Brother Mule in Twickenham on Sunday 19th and you'd be more than welcome to join us.

In addition to the three musicians mentioned in the bio below they'll have a fourth member in the shape of British banjo wizard Leon Hunt

www.MySpace.com/BrotherMule

"Brother Mule in concert is a musical conversation between three of America's most gifted acoustic musicians. The bandmates share the spotlight in a three-ringed circus of extraordinary talent and variety. Brian Wicklund ignites the stage with his fiery fiddling, Ben Winship plays tasty mandolin as he croons one of his finely crafted songs, while Eric Thorin pushes the boundaries of bass playing as an extreme sport.

Their debut recording, Big Twang, earned them the Indie Music Award's Best Americana CD of 2005. It's a showcase of original and traditional vocals and instrumentals spanning genres of swing, old time, Celtic, old country and acoustic funk.

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: Leadfingers
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 02:08 PM

It takes a LONG time to get across London - Where you are staying will be a major factor

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 02:39 PM

It's worth dropping into Sharp's
on Tuesday (if you don't mind bumping into Charley Noble!). And, as mentioned on the other new London folk clubs thread, try checking Folk London
. Plus, on Monday a choice of the London commuters' singaround or the Herga folk club!

Kitty

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: Pierre Le Chapeau
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 04:03 PM

London's Commuter sing-around,
This Monday coming
The Savoy Tap Off Charring Cross Road..
Excellent Pub nice friendly folk upstairs and below decks> A dose of Skervi in heads"
This could be quite a good venue needs a .....................injection of singers and players.
Kindest regards [Pierre

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: GUEST,Snout
Date: 16 Sep 10 - 04:06 PM

John Kirkpatrick is scheduled to play at the Islington Folk Club (near Farringdon station) on Thurs 23rd:

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/martin.nail/Islington/IFCdates.htm

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: pavane
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 05:04 AM

Might go myself - I haven't seen John K since 1974 - he's moved up to box superstar since then

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: JJ
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 07:20 AM

Thanks for suggestions. Keep 'em coming.

I'll be staying behind the British Museum, which I hope has not entirely lost its charm...

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 08:56 AM

If you're interested in a more gig type format we have Louise Jordan, Darren Black and Paul Micklethwaite on Monday evening at Camden's Green Note, easily accessible from Bloomsbury - www.greennote.co.uk

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 09:09 AM

If its a chance to sing you'll be given that at Herga on Monday.

Nearest tube Northwood

and its a very old club , with some very old members.

Sharps is just up the road from the Brit muse, bus or tube to Camden town, followed by shortish walk to The House

Enjoy your visit

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 09:21 AM

If you're interested in a more gig type format we have Louise Jordan, Darren Black and Paul Micklethwaite on Monday evening at Camden's Green Note, easily accessible from Bloomsbury - www.greennote.co.uk

Take your own pork pie!!

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: Leadfingers
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 09:44 AM

I shall be at The Savoy Tup meself !

Subject: RE: London Folk Clubs, 19-24 Sep
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Sep 10 - 01:29 PM

Guest - nearest tube to Herga is not Northwood, it's Northwood Hills, the station between Northwood and Pinner. But - assuming both posts came from the same guest, not that anyone can tell - I agree that Camden is nearer to Bloomsbury (or Inmidtown as it's apparently being re-branded).

Kitty