Folk music in Britain

Subject: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,Alexander
Date: 05 Jun 05 - 10:57 PM

My friend and I, Americans both, are planning a short tour of Britain this August (2-23). We're not sure where we're going, but we'll probably traverse much of Britain and at least some of Scotland. I love Scottish and English folk music and was wondering where I might go on this trip for some of the best Britain has to offer. My friend's taste in music is quite different, so I'll probably only be able to include a few highlights.
I know this question is really quite broad, but such is my situation. Any advice about anyone, anywhere in Britain would be much appreciated.

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST
Date: 05 Jun 05 - 11:26 PM

There's a folk festival on at Sidmouth in Devon from 29/7/05 - 5/8/05 ("sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk") which has always been one of the best, if not the best in the UK.

Don't forgot Ireland as well, if you have the time - but that may need another trip to really do it justice!

There's plenty of info available on the internet, try the "mustrad" website for a start.

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,Hen Harrier
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 01:53 AM

Sorry, I forgot to give my member name on the previous message.

Some other websites you may find useful:

          ukonline.co.uk
          froots
          yahoo.com/Ent
          folkandroots.co.uk

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,Hen harrier
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 02:08 AM

Another one:

      bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/folk/tour_dates

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: Splott Man
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 03:52 AM

If you intend to pass through Wales, then

www.folkwales.org.uk/
www.taplas.co.uk/

are useful. They will have links to even more.

regards

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,noddy
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 05:21 AM

you must visit Chester and surrounding area lots going on search for Folk Orbit for details of music info.
Other attractions Roman Walls, Cathedral, Roman Ampitheatre, The Rows, and much more.

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 05:55 AM

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/martin.nail/regional.htm
I think you will find this very useful. It gives the names of clubs all over the regions of England, contact numbers and the rest.
Obviously there are things you must see like Shakespeares house in Stratford and Robin Hoods tree and London of course.

With this site you can choose clubs round where you are going anyway. Also you should take in one festival.. sidmouth is in Devon which is one of the beautiful parts of England, the south west.

Froots is an English folk magazine and they have a list of all the festivals - probably on their website.

have a good time!

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 06:00 AM

We also have sevearal links to other sites' listings at http://www.folkinfo.org/events.asp

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,John from Tarneybackle
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 06:39 AM

Hi

self interest leads me to suggest you catch up with us in Scotland.

http://www.tarneybackle.co.uk/gigs.html

It is worth checking out tradmusic.com web-site for a wide range of gigs across the UK.

Have a great visit.

Cheers


John

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 01:46 PM

Thanks to everyone for all that -- there's so muh information to sort through! Does anyone have any specific recommendations?

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 02:00 PM

You must try Whitby from 20th August for a week- home of a fantastic folk festival, set in the most beautiful surroundings of North Yorkshire.If your friend is into horror stories, it is the place where Dracula landed, so there is plenty for your friend to see and do, while you do the folk scene.
Mary

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 06 Jun 05 - 02:08 PM

As regards what ....sights or music?

you ought to see Stratford and take a trip on the Thames past all the famous London landmarks.

Edinburgh is a beautiful city with great art galleries and the weekend of the aug 14th, there is a brilliant arts festival - but it gets crowded, and pricey. Wonderful music all around Edinburgh all that week. Try and get a room in Stirling University they hire out the halls of residence, and that is a beautiful setting round a Loch.

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: Dickmac
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 03:18 PM

Marymas Folk Festival organised by Irvine Folk Club (Ayrshire, Scotland) from 18th to 21st August - www.irvinefolkclub.co.uk

For details on the Common Ground, also in Ayrshire in August -
www.commongroundscotland.com

Subject: RE: Folk music in Britain
From: GUEST,Pete
Date: 15 Jun 05 - 04:20 PM

Hen Harrier's blue clickys don't seem to work

the fRoots festival list is at http://www.frootsmag.com/content/festivals/ They have it as all Europe, or just Britain. When you get here their August issue will be out (July 21 according to their home page) and at this time of year usually has pages and pages of detailed news so if you're not fully decided you'll surely find something tasty.