Travelling around in England

Subject: Travelling around in England
From: GUEST,Brian
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 10:34 AM

Brian and Marion Rodgers (aka "No Worries") are going to be passing through Bradford, Blackpool, Telford, Newport, and then east back to Kent (home) over the next 7 days. We were wondering what folk clubs might be on/near our route, and on which days they run. We're hoping to fit in a few floor spots during our travels, and would be glad of some information

Thanks

Brian

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 10:40 AM

look here= www.folkinfo.org/events.asp

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Fay
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 10:54 AM

Bradford has the Topic on a thurs night I think, though could be wrong.

Bacca Pipes is in Keighley, 15-20 miles from Bradford.   Thats on a Fri night, or there is The Grove in Leeds, also Fri night.

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Dead Horse
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 02:53 PM

If any booking agents are lurking about, I would heartily recommend "No Worries" for an extended floor spot.
Whatever the asking price, its worth it for the view of Marions black-leather-mini-skirted-legs alone!!!

(and Brian's legs aint bad either)

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: The Barden of England
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 04:06 PM

I see, into black leather miniskirts then Ken? What does Kay think of that?

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Trevor
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 04:31 PM

When are you in Telford?

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Mr Red
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 04:33 PM

Telford - look in cresby.com the Boat at Jackfield hosts an Irish session on Thurs, plus a few things a bit further North East that Ms Lemon goes to round Bishops Castle.
Ones I don't list are Tong (Fri) and Mike Raven's session at market Drayton (he has a Website)
Let us know of any sessions that you go to - or any in my vague area.

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Trevor
Date: 23 Oct 03 - 04:46 PM

The Unicorn folk club isn't at Tong anymore, it's at Edgmond. Link here

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 04:27 AM

Here are a few links for the Bradford area...
BBC Local Radio website - gig guide
Topic-folk-club, Bradford, Thursday.
Bacca Pipes, Keighley, Friday.
You can also find live music of all varieties - from trad jazz through R&B and Blues through to rock and pop - played live in many Bradford pubs on a regular basis.
Quack!
Geoff the Duck.

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 05:42 AM

Have a look at Joan from Wigans Folkal Point for news from the North West.

White Lion, Swinton, Manchester. All day Saturday 25th October or any Monday night. Any good to you?

Cheers

Dave the Gnome

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Watson
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 06:35 AM

Not quite Telford, but within reach there's a session at the Breidden Hotel Middletown on the last Wednesday of the month.
On Thursday there's a session with Tony Weatherall in the Red Lion at Market Drayton.
As mentioned, the Unicorn Folk Club is at the Lion at Edgmond near Newport (was it that Newport you meant?) They have a guest artist next Friday, but you may get a floor spot if you contact Vicky in advance.

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: clansfolk
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 06:57 AM

Blackpool & Fylde several locations and sessions

also.........

Tuesday 28th Fleetwood up t'road from Blackpuddle....


Every Tues Lunchtime (11.30am - 2.00pm) till November.

Penny Black Folk Duo (Pete Skinner & John Bond) will be appearing at The Steamer Pub (next to Fleetwood Market). Raising money for ARC (Arthritis Research Campaign), Gordon Giltrap's "Make Music "Live'".

The Steamer Pub is a great venue (as many will remember from the Fylde Folk Festival) and is also the location for Fleetwood Folk Club (thursday nights)

Why not pop-in have a meal a drink - join in the songs and have a rite good lunchtime. - oh yes - and drop a few bob in the bucket for ARC.

more info on Penny Black site...

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 01:37 PM

Filofolk (listings)

Yorkshire Folk Arts: directory

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: LesB
Date: 24 Oct 03 - 02:17 PM

Sunday nights in Southport is the Bothy Folk Club
(a singers night this Sunday)
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: clansfolk
Date: 28 Oct 03 - 01:10 PM

Great to meet you at The Steamer, hope you have a good time - keep in touch

Pete, John and the "Gang"

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 12:10 PM

I'll second Dead Horses' comments about "No Worries", Brian and Marion are well worth an extended floorspot - even if you're not into black leather miniskirts (it's OK Brian doesn't wear one).

Subject: RE: Travelling around in England
From: Dead Horse
Date: 29 Oct 03 - 02:17 PM

(not in public he doesn't)