DARTFORD FOLK CLUB
DARTFORD FOLK CLUB
BBC Radio 2 Folk Club of the Year 2008 – check out the following link:
http://www.dartfordfolk.org.uk/dfc_award08.htm
We meet on Tuesday from 8.30 to 11.00 at Dartford Working Men’s Club in Essex Road, Dartford.
* Floor Singers Welcome – ring Pam or Alan on 01322 222553.
* Drinks at club prices! Coffee & tea also available.
FORTHCOMING GUESTS:
JULY 7TH – RAINBOW
CHASERS
(http://www.rainbowchasers.co.uk/)
The band was gathered together by ‘The Guv’nor’, Ashley Hutchings aka ‘The Father of British Folk-Rock’. Besides Ashley (acoustic bass guitar, vocals), Rainbow Chasers comprises Ruth Angell (violin, vocals), Jo Hamilton (acoustic guitar, viola, vocals) and Joe Topping (acoustic guitar, vocals). Together they perform a wide repertoire of self-penned songs in fine arrangements and tremendous harmonies.
JULY 14TH – PHIL COOL & KEN
NICOL
(http://www.nicolandcool.com/)
These are both well-known artistes who will be doing a two-hour show full of music that plucks at the heartstrings and tickles the funny bone. Guitarist and singer songwriter Ken Nicol is best known for his days in Albion Band and Steeleye Span. Phil Cool, the famed comedian and impressionist, returns to his roots as a singer and songwriter, although you can be sure there will plenty of fun and laughter, too.
Come early – they’ll be doing 2 one-hour sets, starting at 8.30 prompt.
JULY 21ST – TOM KITCHING &
GREN BARTLEY
(http://www.tomandgren.co.uk/)
Gren Bartley is a finger picking style guitarist and writer of distinctive songs that push at boundaries, whilst respecting the traditions. Tom Kitching has been called one of the best young fiddlers in England, with a fluid style equally at ease with the English, American and Irish traditions. Together, they have built a reputation as a duo that gives a fresh edge to their material, whether original songs or traditional tunes.
JULY 28TH – ERIC BOGLE & JOHN
MUNRO
(http://ericbogle.net/)
Don’t miss this opportunity to see Eric Bogle and John Munro on their farewell tour together: ‘Waltzing Matilda No More’. They first teamed up in 1980 and have been touring the World together ever since. Many of Eric’s songs are now classics and have been recorded by the likes of Joan Baez, Mary Black and The Furies. John is also a fine songwriter and last performed at Dartford as a member of the band Colcannon. Their concerts are usually sold out. So come early!
AUGUST
The club will be closed for regular guest nights, but watch this space for other goings on.
COMING UP IN SEPTEMBER
September 1st – Steve Keith (USA) (http://www.stevekeith.com/)
September 8th – Dana & Susan Robinson (USA) (http://www.robinsongs.com/)
September 15th – Paul Downes & Mick Ryan (http://www.pauldownes.com/ & http://www.wildgoose.co.uk/displayArtist.asp?ARTIST_ID=134)
September 22nd – Landermason (http://www.landermason.com/)
September 29th – Beverly Smith & Carl Jones (USA) (http://www.smithnjones.net/)
For details of guest performers beyond September and more information on the club, including 35 years Hall of Fame and full directions, visit our website at
http://www.DartfordFolk.org.uk
Enquiries concerning the club are generally best addressed to Pam or Alan on 01322 222553 or by email to Paul on
<URL:mailto:PaulHomer@DartfordFolk.org.uk>
