Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk

Subject: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 09:03 AM

Hi Mudcatters in Norfolk may not be aware of a new Folk club held every week at the Tracks club next to the Railway Public house in North Elmham every Sunday evening from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Entry is free and anyone is welcome to come and sing/play or just listen. The format includes a booked guest spot of 50minutes with the rest of the evening taken up with floor spots from around the room. The whole evening's entertainment is also broadcast continuously, live and unedited over internet radio giving a potentially unlimited audience for your efforts.

See http://www.folkspot.co.uk/home.html for more details

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,windstringer
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 11:07 AM

Wow - 3 hours of live folk music broadcast each week? Do they play cd tracks as well?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,spoonerman
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 04:24 PM

This is a new version of the former Wayland Radio folk show. It's been popular with Suffolk performers so far too. Recent visitors have included Silbury Hill, John Goodluck and his Bards, The Tilly Dalgleish Band, Lou Allen and Mc2 from around these parts. Go and play there - you never know who may be listening in to you as it all gets streamed live over internet radio. They'll play a few tracks from your cd's as well if you ask nicely.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 06:55 PM

i dont live your way but we have friends in dereham.sometimes we stay there.is it folk in the broad acoustic sense?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,spoonerman
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 07:39 PM

Yes - absolutely. Dave and Jane, the presenters have put a lot of work into this venture and have welcomed all acoustic singers and players including singer/songwriters, blues, accapella, traditional British folk and the odd American performer.
I would urge all players and singers to go along and give it a try with a floor spot or two and bring your friends. Like all folk clubs, variety is the key to a good night and an enthusiastic audience makes a huge difference to the atmosphere. If you have enough material then email the presenters and ask for a featured guest slot. Guest are not paid but the chance to be heard over the internet and be recorded is an opportunity not to be missed.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,thumper
Date: 08 Oct 12 - 08:12 PM

i play ragtime tunes - would they let me play my electric piano?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,squeezankeys
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 05:19 AM

Probably - but no need. There's an upright acoustic piano in the club room, ready to roll. You wouldn't be the first ragtime player at the club. Go for it!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Peter from Mc2
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 09:15 AM

Good to see this great venue getting a mention on Mudcat. It's quite a journey for me from Suffolk, but I've played there several times now and have always been made to feel welcome. Presenters, Jane and Dave have both put a lot of effort into launching the club and deserve more support from local players and singers. Where else can you just turn up, play any kind of acoustic music to a friendly audience AND be heard over internet radio anywhere in the world? Admission is free, It's friendly, fun and next to a good real ale pub. It just needs regular visitors now.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Eliza
Date: 09 Oct 12 - 09:37 AM

Good gracious, it's just up the road! My Doctor's surgery is in North Elmham. Thank you for the info, very interesting indeed.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Peter from Mc2
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 05:09 AM

The Folk Club/Radio show web site also has a useful 'What's on' guide and performers can advertise themselves and provide links back to their own web sites too. If you can't get along to the club try listening in to the broadcast on Sundays nights from 7.00pm - 10.00pm. http://www.folkspot.co.uk/home.html

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,squeezankeys
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 07:12 AM

Might go back with my accordian some time. There were some good melodeon players from Lowestoft way there last time I went.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Wyndylad
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 08:44 AM

Someone told me that Paul McCartney has played there this year. Was this B/S?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Scott Dolling - Silbury Hill
Date: 10 Oct 12 - 03:59 PM

We played there on Sunday and the team were very accommodating, especially as our set moved away from traditional folk into some proggy moments. We enjoyed the night and the beer in the pub next door!! My wife listened for an hour and enjoyed the show - she's not that folky minded but even so was impressed with what was going on in deepest, darkest Norfolk.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Peter from Mc2
Date: 11 Oct 12 - 08:26 AM

Actually Wyndylad, Paul McCartney has played at the folk club TWICE this year! He may not be the one you were thinking of though. The man in question is Paul McCartney, Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist of Suffolk's own 'Mc2' and writer of such gems as 'The Landlords Song', 'Julia' and 'Apple Trees' amongst others. He may not be as rich our famous as his titled namesake but he does write some great songs!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 12 Oct 12 - 05:20 AM

The special guest at the club this week will be David Jones.

Listen in on http://www.folkspot.co.uk/home.html

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,harpy
Date: 13 Oct 12 - 03:57 PM

i like to play my harmonica at sessions but don't want to play alone. are there other musicians at the club who would play along with me?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: Wheatman
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 06:30 AM

What a shame, we have tucked up the caravan for the winter. North Elmham is just a little too far for a evening return journey from Whittlesey. Perhaps a visit in the spring, keep up the good work. Gan canny Brian

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,harpy
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 12:38 PM

anyone going tonight?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Wyndylad
Date: 14 Oct 12 - 03:05 PM

Listening in now - good stuff!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,squeezeankeys
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 07:37 AM

Caught some of the radio show last night. Very enjoyable mix of songs.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,offkilter
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 10:47 AM

I live near Dereham.would they broadcast me playing my bagpipes at this club?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Rufus
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 10:57 AM

Too far away for a visit unfortunately, but I'll try to listen in next Sunday. Who's booked for next week please anyone?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,pleasant plucker
Date: 15 Oct 12 - 05:10 PM

Hello harpy - yes, each time I have been there have been several people who would be capable and willing to accompany you.Try to get there a bit before 7.00pm if you can to have a chat about it to Dave and Jane and I'm sure they'll sort something out for you.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,muskrat
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 10:05 AM

Nice to hear some old time American folk music being played on the show on Sunday. think this show deserves to be better known.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,callingbird
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 10:29 AM

How far is this from Blakeney? We shall be there in January.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,muskrat
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 12:31 PM

Just under 20 miles or so.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 05:24 PM

There's plenty of time for floor spots each week folks - just turn up and you'll get to perform. It's a great chance to be heard by a widely spread audience.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,muskrat
Date: 16 Oct 12 - 05:40 PM

It's only 20 miles from Norwich too so all you session regulars and songwriters there ought to give it a try and get yourselves heard on the radio.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 17 Oct 12 - 08:57 AM

Folkspot is also on Facebook and Twitter now so you can keep up with events at the club.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,cruelfolker
Date: 18 Oct 12 - 06:04 AM

Does it really meet every Sunday? the web site still shows last weeks
guest.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Robina
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 07:54 AM

I thought David Jones was a very classy act last week. Are the guests always this good?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 19 Oct 12 - 07:30 PM

Here's a link so that you can listen in this coming Sunday

Folkspot Club and Internet Radio Show

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 20 Oct 12 - 10:58 AM

Peter Butterworth is the main guest this Sunday 21st Ocober, but there are plenty of floor singer/performer slots left. Come along and play folks!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 22 Oct 12 - 08:31 AM

Peter Twitchet will have the main guest spot at the club on Sunday 28th October.

Folkspot Club and Internet Radio show North Elmham

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,squeezankeys
Date: 22 Oct 12 - 04:15 PM

The 'what's on' section on the site now lists the names of future guest acts too!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: Paul Davenport
Date: 23 Oct 12 - 12:46 PM

Liz and I played on the Radio Show last year. It was great fun but an actual audience is the way to go! Good luck to all who sail in her! :-)

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,squeezankeys
Date: 24 Oct 12 - 06:55 AM

Well it does attract a small but select audience each week. room for plenty more people though as it's a big room. Entry free and you can take your drinks in from the pub next door!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Wyndylad
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 05:09 AM

According to the events guide on the web site, this club has guests booked all the way to Christmas.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: stallion
Date: 25 Oct 12 - 01:33 PM

I have met Paul McCartney, didn't he run the Steamboat" festival in Norwich with his wife Linda?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,pleasant plucker
Date: 26 Oct 12 - 05:29 AM

That's the one. They both still run the folk weekend at the Steamboat Tavern in Ipswich and Paul currently plays with local band 'Mc2'
see them on youtube.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,tanner
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 03:40 PM

Give it a listen now folks.me good stuff going on.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 28 Oct 12 - 03:48 PM

Hurray! we've got more people at the club tonight. There's still plenty of room for more though. Come along everyone - it's fun, friendly and free! You can listen in now too on internet radio.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,muskrat
Date: 29 Oct 12 - 05:51 AM

Really good evening at the club last night. Good to see more people coming along despite the weather.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Pete Twitchett
Date: 30 Oct 12 - 05:53 AM

Thanks for a geat night on Sunday! Get along and give it your support.

Peter

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 30 Oct 12 - 09:18 AM

Special guests this week will be The Macarnos.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Muskrat
Date: 02 Nov 12 - 06:28 AM

Looking forward to seeing popular local band 'The Macarnos' at the club this Sunday. Don't forget to listen in if you don't make it along. There's always room for other performers too and plenty of seats for the audience.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 04 Nov 12 - 11:32 AM

Don't forget to listen in to the show tonight folks. 7.00pm to 10.00pm or, even better, come along and support the Macarnos!

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Muskrat
Date: 05 Nov 12 - 08:38 AM

Another good mix of music on last nights show. Next Sunday 'The Pre-Madonnas' will be playing the main guest slot.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 12 Nov 12 - 08:18 AM

Hi Folks - popular local band 'Rich Pickins' will be special guests at the club on Sunday 18th November. Do come along and support them or listen in from 7.00pm till 10.00pm.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 12 Nov 12 - 08:45 AM

IMPORTANT NOTICE. ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 25th FOLKSPOT WILL BE COMING DIRECTLY FROM BLAKENEY FOLK CLUB HELD IN THE HARBOUR ROOMS.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 04 Dec 12 - 08:39 AM

Special guest at the Club this week will be Norfolk based band 'Frogs Crossing' making a welcome return visit. Please come along or listen in to the Radio broadcast from 7.00pm.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 07 Jan 13 - 10:40 AM

This club has now moved nearer to Kings Lynn with two new venues at Flitcham and Great Massingham, each of which will be used on alternate Sunday evenings. Same format as before with live music from visiting guests between 7.00pm and 10.00pm. All proceedings are broadcast live and unedited over internet radio and everyone is welcome to come along and play or listen. Admission free, cheap bars and both social clubs are warm and welcoming! This weeks special guests will be Suffolk band 'Mc2' making a return appearance.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,JohnH
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 11:52 AM

Have you got a Facebook page so we can see which one it will be at any time?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 08 Jan 13 - 05:09 PM

Yes - you can view it at https://en-gb.facebook.com/Folkspot?group_id=0


Also check out the Folkspot web site for new of our latest events

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Jen
Date: 06 Oct 22 - 08:15 AM

Hi, where abouts are all the folk clubs in Norfolk now? I found a page but have called of the listed pubs and neither still run the evenings. Can anyone help?

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 06 Oct 22 - 10:03 AM

idk but there are useful county Facebook groups
- ask on

Norfolk Folk Musicians
https://m.facebook.com/groups/291033061010469

and try the Folk Club Map
(open in a browser, not 'maps')
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Tf5UnYW2tZqJO6qcaMDdT3v-4D8JutUK&ll=52.65%2C1.0&z=10
and select the layer for the different days.

! it does look very sparse according to that !

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: GUEST,Dick Miles
Date: 09 Oct 22 - 02:15 AM

Norwich Folk ClubFOLK SONGS EVERY FRIDAY with SPECIAL EVENTS

We meet every Friday between guest nights for song sessions from 7–10 pm.

Guest nights run from 7.30–10 pm. Please send an email via our contact page if you would like us to save tickets for a particular guest. Once your name is on the list, you then pay in cash on the door. Tickets are usually £13 (non-members) and £10 (members). You can join the club on any Friday evening (£10).

Friday 30 September: JON WILKS

Friday 14 October: THE MARISCA TRIO

Friday 4 November: JOHN KIRKPATRICK

Friday 25 November: THE CORACLE BAND

Friday 16 December: Christmas Party
Where to find us

Venue

The club meets in the Christ Church Centre on Magdalen Road, Norwich NR3 4LA. The Centre is situated opposite the junction with Waterloo Road, close to the Whalebone pub, and has a large car park. Guest nights and folk song sessions take place in the main hall downstairs. There is a disabled toilet. Bring your own drinks – fine ales and off-licence nearby. Teas and coffee are currently not available on guest nights.

Buses

Buses 13 and 13C pass the Centre along Magdalen Road. The nearest stop is close to the junction with Lawson Road. The Centre is also in walking distance of 11 and 11A bus stops on Sprowston Road.

Subject: RE: Folk Club North Elmham Norfolk
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 09 Oct 22 - 07:32 AM

To hear some instrumental sessions check The Session
https://thesession.org/sessions/search?q=Norfolk,+England
People at those might have local info too.