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Damien O’Kane

The special guest is Irish singer Damien O’Kane, talking about his new album. There’s also new tracks from Wildwood Jack, and Purcell’s Polyphonic Party.

The special guest is Irish singer Damien O’Kane, talking about his new album. There’s also new tracks from Wildwood Jack, and Purcell’s Polyphonic Party.
As well as music from Skerryvore, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, and Lady Maisery. All this plus a preview of upcoming events with the acoustic gig guide.

35 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 Mar 2018 17:30

Music Played

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    • Skerryvore

      By Your Side

    • Wildwood Jack

      The Captain and Me

    • Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys

      The Close Shave

    • Damien O' Kane

      Boston City

    • Damien O' Kane

      Poor Stranger

    • Lady Maisery

      Honest Work

    • Tom McConville

      Mary and the Soldier

    • Purcell's Polyphonic Party

      A Trip To Paris

    • Dik Cadbury

      Connected

Johnny Coppin's Acoustic Gig Guide

There are far too many regular events to mention, so for full list of all dance clubs, sessions, morris sides on tour and much more visit: see.glosfolk.org.uk and: .

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March

Saturday 10thÌý

The Green Rock River Band (Americana) – At The Prince Albert in Stroud, from 8pm.

Hetty Pegler's Tump - are making a rare public appearance, playing for a dance at St Michael's Church Centre, Bishop's Cleeve at 7pm.

Potted History of Comedy Song - with actor/singer/pianist Michael Lunts at Winstone Village Hall and doors open at 7pm. Bring your own drinks and for more information call Moira on: 07960 466348.

Reg Meuross – at the Keynsham Space in Bath Festival.

A Tribute to Sandy Denny by the Julie July Acoustic Trio - at Foyer Folk at 8 High Street in Pershore, starts from 8pm.

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Sunday 11th

Dik Cadbury - singer/guitarist/songwriter (ex Decameron/ Steve Hackett) - at Barny’s at The Little Vic, Gloucester Street, Stroud. Starts at 7.30pm for more information call Karina on: 01453 886879.

Wildwood Jack (duo) - at The Priory Inn, Tetbury, starts from 8pm.

Indra's Web (jazz/folk trio) at The Vault, Nailsworth, starts from 2.30pm and it is free.

Mick Holditch - at Cheltenham Folk Club, Sandford Park Alehouse, High Street, Cheltenham, starts from 8pm.

Clive Carroll (master of the acoustic guitar playing a 1000 years of music) – taking place at Chapel Arts in Bath and starts from 8pm.

Emily Askew Band – at The Folk House, Park Street in Bristol. Doors open at 7.30pm and for tickets go to: fancourtmusic.co.uk/presents.

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Monday 12thÌýÌý

Acoustic music & poetry - at The George, in Frocester near Stonehouse. Starts from 8pm. ÌýÌý

The Fureys – at The Lantern in Bristol Colston Hall, from 8pm and for more information go to: colstonhall.org.

Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys (plus support Honey & The Bear acoustic duo) - at The Courtyard in Hereford and it starts from 8pm.

Wildwood Jack (duo) - at St Stephen's Church, Bristol from 7.30pm.

Craobh Rua – at Nettlebed Folk Club, Henley in Oxfordshire, from 8pm.

Chippy Folk Club - at The Art Yard Cafe in Enstone, near Chipping Norton, Oxon from 8pm.

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Tuesday 13thÌý

Skerryvore (award-winning band from Scotland) - at the Stroud Subscription Rooms, from 8pm and for more information ring: 01453 760900.

It's Your Vault Open Mic – at The Vaults, Golden Farm, Upper Churnside, Cirencester and for more information call Sam & Anna: 07825 446470.

Folk at Frampton – at Frampton on Severn Village Hall, from 8pm.

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Wednesday 14thÌý

Si Barron (traditional singer/guitarist from Devon) - guest at Carpenters Arms, Miserden, from 8pm and it is free.

Joan Baez ("Fare Thee Well" Tour) – at Birmingham Symphony Hall, from 7.30pm.

Geoff Lakeman – at Red Lion Folk Club, Kings Head, Birmingham and for more information go to: redlionfolkclub.com.

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Thursday 15th

Mainly Irish Night – at Minchinhampton Folk Club at The Old Crown, Paganhill in Stroud, from 8.15pm.

Folk Club at Kings Arms - on Ross Road, Newent, from 8pm. For more information call: 01531 820687.

Broom Bezzums (based in Germany) – Chapel Arts in Bath, at 8pm.

Saskia Griffiths-Moore, Lukas Drinkwater, and Jack Cookson- at Newport Folk Club at Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone.

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15th - 18th

Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival - at The Colston Hall.

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Friday 16thÌý

Steve Knightley ("Songs & Stories" tour) - Under The Edge Arts in Wotton under Edge, from 8pm and for more information email: info@utea.org.uk.

Lady Maisery – at Ruskin Mill, Nailsworth, from 8pm and for more information call: 01453 837537.

Adam Sweet and Band (blues from West Country) – at White Hart in Winchcombe, from 9pm.

Keith Hyett (lyrical acoustic guitar music at Victory Hall) - in Arlingham, for tickets visit: ents24.com.

Harri Endersby (plus support from Ben Robertson) - at Downend Folk Club, in Frenchay Village Hall and for more information visit: downendfolkclub.co.uk.

Tom McConville - at Swindon FSC, Ashford Road Social Club, from 8.15pm.

Turin Brakes – at Birmingham Town Hall, doors open from 7pm.

Folk Night - at Somers TFC, Bishop Allenby Hall, St Stephens Church in Worcester.

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Saturday 17thÌý

Roving Crows St Patrick's Day Party - at the Stroud Subscription Rooms, from 8pm and for more information call: 01453 760900.

Brimstone (Celtic folk band), will be playing lively Irish music at - the Bell Inn, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh for Paddy’s Night, from 8pm.

French dancing (with guests En Attendant Godot) - at Horsley Village Hall, Horsley, near Nailsworth. The hall is open from 5pm for a 8pm start. It is bring your own drinks and for more information call Peter on: 0780 0727 .

The Dublin Legends – at Birmingham Town Hall, doors open at 7pm.

Steamchicken folk band - at The Fleece Inn at Bretforton near Evesham, from 8pm.

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Sunday 18th

Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis – at Tetbury Goods Shed. Doors open at 4.30pm and the concert starts at 5pm. For tickets go to: shed-arts.co.uk or call Tetbury TIC: 01666 503552.

Pete Coe - at Forest Folk Club, The Orepool Inn, at Sling near Coleford, from 8pm.

David & Alice Wylde (guests at Dursley Acoustic Music Nights) - at 13 Five Acres, Dursley, GL11 4JP. For more information call: 01453 545065.

Moya Brennan – at Acapela Studio in Cardiff , from 8pm. For more information call: 02920 890862.

Siobhan Miller – at The Fleece Inn at Bretforton near Evesham, from 8pm.

Phil Beer – at Nailsea Folk Club in Tithe Barn from 8pm.

Craobh Rua – at Kitchen Garden cafe, York Rd, King's Heath, Birmingham, from 7.30pm.

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Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Mar 2018 17:30