Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?

Subject: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 09:39 AM

I know the Pilot exists but is there anything else?

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 01:31 PM

There's no folk club at The Pilot any more, but the Starks hold a mixed session at The Old House At Home in Pudding Lane. It's on either the fourth or the last Monday of the month - blowed if I can remember which!

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 05:49 PM

Thank you. Shame it's Monday, but might be worth a nose. Is the disco downstairs any quieter these days?

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 05:53 PM

You're not generally disturbed by any noise from downstairs. And they sometimes hold it in the main bar. You usually get really nice stew and mash provided as well!

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 28 Oct 13 - 05:53 PM

You're not generally disturbed by any noise from downstairs. And they sometimes hold it in the main bar. You usually get really nice stew and mash provided as well!

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 04:25 AM

I think the sessions at 'The Swan' in County Road are still held by Norman Brooks on the first Monday of the month.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 05:33 AM

This is getting to be more useful by the day!

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: GUEST,George Frampton
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 06:07 AM

There are folk nights concerts at The Bower just off Tonbridge Road. Not really participatory though, if that's what you're looking for.

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 09:37 AM

On the third Sunday of the month, at the Walnut Tree on Tonbridge Road, there is a very well attended mixed song and tune session, led by Penny the fiddler.

Regular attenders include Brooksy, myself, Poetry Bird and Ian Petrie.

Come early for that one, as the licensees adhere to the ancient 10.30pm closing on Sundays. Kick off is about 8.00pm

Don T.

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 09:41 AM

The Swan really needs a few more performers, as sometimes there are only three or four.

Don T.

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 09:54 AM

A quick Google does not show any details of folk events at the Bower - any idea how I find out? Maybe they have a facebook page?

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 29 Oct 13 - 07:02 PM

The Bowerhouse does have a Faceache page. They put on concerts. They have some good artists on there. I don't think there are floor spots, but I may be wrong.

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 04:11 AM

EVENTUALLY found the faceache page after some rummaging. I can't see any events spreading from that page. I found one event page of an electric band called "Zeus" playing there - probably metal with a name like that. I've sent a fiend request and if it is accepted I will message them (no point in messaging otherwise, it'll just go into the well hidden "other" box). Or I could have another go at phoning them later today - they did not answer yesterday. Don't people make things difficult?

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: melodeonboy
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 07:49 AM

Musically, they're two different venues, Richard, even though they're in the same building. The pub itself - The Bower Inn - puts on mainly rock and covers bands. The folk venue (The Bowerhouse), which is round the back I believe, hosts folk artists roughly once a month. You can buy beer in the pub and take it into the venue. (I thought that last piece of information might be of interest to you! :-) )

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 08:55 AM

Can't find that. I give up.

Subject: RE: Folk in Maidstone Kent UK?
From: The Barden of England
Date: 30 Oct 13 - 03:59 PM

Richard - it's here https://www.songkick.com/venues/2191359-bower-house

but it does look like a booked artist venue. Dean Taino knows something about it.
John Barden