folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: John J
Date: 11 May 01 - 12:40 PM

Some years ago ( a lot of years ago??) The Plough on Wenlock Edge used to have a folk night. It was such a long time ago that the place has probably turned plastic now, but it could be worth a try. John

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 11 May 01 - 03:56 AM

Way-hay - Jackpot! Found the radio station AND it's web page, complete with a folk diary!

Click Here

Cheers

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 10 May 01 - 06:47 PM

Sunday nights - folk programme on local radio around Shropshire. Sorry - can't help with FM numbers as I only ever find it on auto-search when I am travelling past there!

Anyhow, the presenters, Genevieve and (I think) Alan called in our club a couple of weeks back. Lovely people and very knowledgeable on the local folk scene. Try an internet search (Suggest ask.co.uk) about Shropshire local radio - you may find some good stuff.

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: Mr Red
Date: 10 May 01 - 04:33 PM

Bell & Talbot Sun Jon 01746 785615 who also hosts Much Wenlock George & Dragon 3rd Tues both irish.
Thur Boat, Jackfield ('bout 2 miles down a dead end) on the river bank south or the Severn. Coalbrookdale Inn 3rd Sun north of Severn.
Stourbridge Katie Fitzgeralds irish pub - ring them, Wollaston, Plough Tues SAR/session, Mitre alt Sun
Kiderminster Station Arms 1/3 Wed (ring 01384 872659 to confirm venue just now)
Shrewsbury have several choices. FC's in Buildwas (Sat) and the Bell, Tong (Fri)
Wheaton Aston FF 18-20th May 01785 840010 [e-mail]
Tell Mr Red what you find and can confirm so I can keep it up-to-date for the next folkie in the area. mention Mr Red for insant ridicule.
oh and there no E in Bridgnorth - dunno why but there it is.

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: ermintrudeclaire
Date: 10 May 01 - 04:07 PM

the red lion in claverley (4 milesish from bridgnorth) used to have a good folk club but that was 10yrs ago.

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: Brian Hoskin
Date: 09 May 01 - 01:15 PM

This might also be of some help, it contains information about gigs and sessions across parts of mid Wales, Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire: Broadsheep

Brian

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 09 May 01 - 12:21 PM

The  West Midlands Folk Federation  may also be of some help.

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From:
Date: 09 May 01 - 11:49 AM

cresby.com
list in that area though Sheila Mainwaring is the expert for Salop. She publishes "Shreds & Patches"
There is something just north of Leominster but I lost the details (any one?)
the Bell & Talbot on a Sunday night may still do something
and there is always Wolverhampton (owr kid).
Lublow Charlton Arms one Fri or other.
I am not at my database look at my site (FC's & sessions).
surf from there
tell me if I am out of date or you find evenings not listed.
if you see Mrs Lemon (Bishops Castle every 3 Fridays 6 Bells) mention the Lemonade song. She is sort of pleased about it.

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: John J
Date: 09 May 01 - 11:45 AM

I've been to a pub called the Three Horseshoes just a couple or three of miles South of Bridgenorth where there was some rather good singing going on. It was 5-6 years ago and things change, so more local investigation is called for. Good luck with your search! John

Subject: RE: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: KitKat
Date: 09 May 01 - 08:15 AM

It's not my stamping ground any longer, but the folk club at 'The Woodman' in Kingswinford (Fridays) always used to be the best in the West Midlands. Hope it helps.

Pat

Subject: folk music in Bridgenorth/Shropshire
From: GUEST
Date: 08 May 01 - 09:11 PM

I will be working in/around Bridgenorth for two weeks from Monday 14th May. Are there any clubs/sessions, say within 20 miles of Bridgenorth, on Monday to Friday (or even Sunday at a pinch)?

JIm