local clubs for a folkie newbie?

Subject: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Gizmo
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 05:07 PM

Hi all,

As someone who feels a bit like she was born yesterday re.folkscene. I was wondering whether anybody could point me in the right direction of folk clubs/sessions etc in my local area or somewhere with good transport links.

I hail from the SE area of London in Plumstead/Woolwich.

Could any of you kind people advise?

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Peace
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 06:01 PM

Refresh

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Gizmo
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 06:13 PM

New at posting here too.

Refresh - huh?

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Leadfingers
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 06:36 PM

Wrong side of the Smoke for me - But check the Folk London Website at
http//www.grove-cottage.demon.co.uk/folklon/ Sorry - I cant do the Blickie bit !

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: GUEST,Purple Sandpiper
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 07:51 PM

Two to start you off on your search for "folk" music in SE London and North Kent...

• For joining in sessions, open mic etc: FolkMob
  
  
• For (possibly) the best line up of guest artists in the area: Dartford Folk Club

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Peace
Date: 18 Nov 06 - 08:47 PM

Leadfingers' Link.

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: woodsie
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 12:58 AM

folkmob is the great place for you to start. It's in Eltham and has a few members from the Woolwich/plumstead area.

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Little Robyn
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 02:51 AM

There's a Kiwi link here. Kath Tait
is somewhere around there, I believe. Some of her links might help you (they're on the end snail.) She's a very funny lass.
We haven't seen her for a few years but if you do meet up with her, say Hi from Robyn and Mitch Park.

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: breezy
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 10:17 AM

You have to be prepared to travel as performing clubs are few and far flung these days

I was lucky, when I was living in Catford there were clubs in Bromley, Beckenham, Lee, Blackheath, Catford, Orpington Downe Croyden, Herne Hill, and Dartford with an occasional foray into Plumstead.

Dartford has evolved from thosed days as has the Thursday orpington club

Good luck

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 11:25 AM

Hiya Gizmo
welcome to Mudcat. You would be more than welcome to come and join us at the Tudor Barn (Folk Mob) We are a friendly lot and love it when new people come along.
Hope to see you there.

Debs ;-)

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Girl Friday
Date: 19 Nov 06 - 04:06 PM

I notice that none of you have mentioned my club in Orpington. New faces always welcome, especially singers who play instruments other than guitars. We have plen ty of them already.
Friday Folk

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Gizmo
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 09:21 AM

Thanks alot for all of your replies.

I will try to do the folk mob at Eltham, but unfortunately due to dancing on a wednesday eve, I probably won't get there until after 9pm.

But as I say, I definitely will try to make it.

Also Girl Friday, thank you for your link, but I do play guitar also - I'm afraid. Unfortunately I won't be able to do Friday nights unless I learn how to drive as it takes forever by the 51 bus to Orpington from here. Yet if I ever get a chance - I will try it out.

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Gizmo
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 09:32 AM

Just checked out the Dartford club. I used to hang around the area when I was a wee sprightly thing all of 15 years ago.

(Still wee, not quite as sprightly though.)

Dartford is fairly easy to get to, by bus or train, so probably will try to get there on a Tuesday. Some names even I recognise have played there.

Once again thanks for the info,time and babysitting pending - will try to get to these places.

Gizmo

Subject: RE: local clubs for a folkie newbie?
From: Girl Friday
Date: 20 Nov 06 - 06:43 PM

Ok Gizmo. Never mind if you play guitar you can still come. It may take a while on the 51 but they are regular and reliable. Orpington also has a train station, and the club is a short walk down the hill from it .So if you can get to Dartford? I can get there by bus but not back again after about 10pm. I don't drive either, so rely on others with cars. friends always help out when they can, I've found.