Baldock & Letchworth Folk Club



Club Schedule 2008

Autumn/Winter programme - Starting at 8:30pm on Wednesdays, at The Orange Tree, Norton Rd, Baldock......

Sessions £2. Guest nights £6/7/8 except where shown

Sept 3rd
playaround/singaround

Everybody welcome, whether you are a player or singer, or just want to listen.

Sept 10th
Asha £8/9/10

Unique ! Fabulous blend of traditional tunes underpinned with funky rhythms, fiddle, flute, guitar, accordion, drums, keyboard, sax and more!

Sept 17th
Carla Ulbrich
http://carlau.com

from South Carolina, USA the hilarious songsmith and professional “smart Alec” brings her unique music as part of a short and busy tour.

Sept 24th
playaround/singaround

9th birthday Songs & Session £2

Oct 1st
Nick Hennessey
www.nickhennessey.co.uk

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller (ex front man to Serious Kitchen) Nick charms his audience & delivers a unique experience. Superb !

Oct 8th
Bruce Molsky £8/10/£12
www.brucemolsky.com

One of the most influential fiddlers of his generation and a remarkable guitarist, banjoist & singer. Most identified with American old-time music, his influences range from the Appalachian to Delta blues; from Irish music to that of Eastern Europe.

Oct 15th
Barron Brady
www.barronbrady.com

Superb young duo, and requested by club regulars. “Terrific... Good songs well sung... the music is very much their own... very, very good “... Mike Harding, Radio 2

Oct 22nd
playaround/singaround

Everybody welcome, whether you are a player or singer, or just want to listen.

Oct 29th
Craig & Willoughby £8/9/10
www.craigandwilloughby.com

Fabulous international duo: working with almost everyone from Nanci Griffith to Monty Python via The Righteous Brothers & Dr. Hook!!

Nov 5th
Tam Lin CD launch with Songs & Session special - FREE
www.myspace.com/thetamlin

Everybody welcome, whether you are a player or singer, or just want to listen.

Nov 12th
Quicksilver £8 £9 £10
www.grantbaynham.com

Hilary Spencer (That Voice in acapella meistersingers Artisan) and Grant Baynham (ex-'That's Life!' and comic songsmith to the stars) & STUNNING guitarist.. Wonderful, be here !!

Nov 19th
Mike and Ali Vass £8 £9 £10
www.mikevass.co.uk

Mike (fiddle, vocals) & Ali (piano, vocals) are two of the best young exponents of traditional music in Scotland. Close vocal harmonies & footstompin’ jigs and reels. “Bursting with energy, drive & vitality.”

Nov 26th
playaround/singaround

Everybody welcome, whether you are a player or singer, or just want to listen.

Dec 3rd
Isambarde
www.isambarde.co.uk

Back for their 3rd visit, young, talented & great fun – song and tunes on guitar. fiddle & oboe! A rollicking night in store.

Dec 10th
John E Cash and The Orange County Cowboys

The rockabilly sounds of Johnny Cash, melodic tones of country/rock and Old Time and Cajun fiddle tunes.. Yeehaa!

Dec 17th
Christmas Party / Session - FREE

Everybody welcome, whether you are a player or singer, or just want to listen.

Dec 24th & 31st - closed for Christmas. The club reopens on Jan 7th with a session

Floor spots may be booked in advance by calling Alan or Sue on 01767 683583

Please bear with us while the web site is being redeveloped!!