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Page-header: ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION, LLANDRINDOD WELLS, POWYS. Photo: Laura from Arvon Ale House
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How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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→ Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
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⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
How often [e.g. Wkly, 1st] Day County TOWN CLUB/VENUE NAME website [links in blue & underlined] Contact name Contact phone
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→ Venue address/phone. Start time. Frequency e.g. term-time, all year.
⇒ or ⌂ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. Emails: replace <at> by @. To avoid spam, not linked from our site.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details. Your news is welcome for Folklife West every issue, up to 200 words (more if advertising)
De-Ddwyrain / South-East |
Glamorgan, Gwent
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1st Tues Newport RHIWDERIN RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Cris 01633 896347
→ The Rhiwderin Inn (01633 897722), Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8RX, 8.30pm.
⇒ Cris, 01633 896347. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕ Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club. [restarted May 2018]
3rd Tues Neath Port Talbot PONTARDAWE SESH FACH TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current detail
Last Tues Rhondda Cynon Taf LLANTRISANT LLANTRISANT TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current detail
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Wkly Wed Rhondda Cynon Taf PONTYCLUN LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB www.folk.wales Pat Smith 01443 226892
→ Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club (01443 222182), Castan Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EH. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Pat Smith, 1 Tŷ Clwyta Cottages, Cross Inn, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Tâf, CF72 8AZ. pat.spoons<at>virgin.net
⊕ Weekly Folk club with singers nights and lots of guest nights: regular international guests, sessions,singarounds, performers welcome.
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Wkly Thu Newport NEWPORT LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB www.lyceumfolknewport.org.uk Ruth 07966 754366
→ Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PJ, about 150 metres from M4, J26, on the Newport side. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Ruth: 07966 754366, e-mail info<at>lyceumfolknewport.org.uk
⊕ We welcome ALL acoustic instruments and musical styles and players from beginners to virtuosos, whether you wrote it yourself or borrowed it from someone else. We are not averse to a bit of poetry or purple prose either. [March 2021, new member]
Wkly Thu Newport ROGERSTONE NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847
bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com; Malcolm Charnley,(Sec) 07973 980847, Malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
→ Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.00pm for 8.45pm.
⇒ Club details and bookings: Phil Millichip, 07837 288096, phillip.millichip<at>icloud.com,
www.youtube.com/user/NewportFolkClub; www.facebook.com/groups/newportfolkclub; twitter.com/newportfolkclub
⊕ Newport Folk Club exists to encourage and promote Folk Music and the people who perform it. A gathering of friends old and new who get together weekly (at least) to enjoy some of the finest Live Music. [Jan 2018, new member]
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1st,& other Fri Swansea GLAIS, Nr CLYDACH THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (xAug) www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062
→ Glais Rugby Football Club, 609 Birchgrove Road, Glais, Nr Clydach, Swansea SA7 9EN. 8pm
⌂ info<at>pontardawefolkclub.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Pontardawe-Valley-Folk-Club-267787909911885/
⊕ 1st Fridays are Open Nights (£3) when a warm welcome is extended to everyone to sing, play, recite or just enjoy. Guest Nights (usually £7; floor spots should be pre-arranged), usually 3rd Fridays, check club website diary for variations. [2018 Dec, new phone contact, & Facebook link added]
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Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Blaenau Gwent
1st Sat Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR TREDEGAR TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
2nd Sat Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR VALLEYS HARP CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Last Sat Blaenau Gwent ABERTILLERY SIX BELLS TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Cardiff
4 Sat per year Cardiff ST FAGANS PENTREFFEST NOZ www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, music session, shared evening meal, Bal basics, Bal dancing to live music.
⇒ Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff. 029 2023 2970, queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk
⊕ Innovative, voluntary organisation aiming to encourage the development of traditional social dance events to increase a sense of community. The emphasis is on opportunity, inclusion, participation and fun. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, is encouraged to “have a go”. (changed dates/times July 2019)
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Monmouthshire
2nd Sat Mons CALDICOT MAGOR TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
2nd Sat Mons LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
⊕ A band comprising Clera's South-East Wales tunes club and others from across South Wales. (added March 2019)
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Torfaen
3rd Sat Torfaen PONTYPOOL PANTEG TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Vale of Glamorgan
1st Sat Vale of Glamorgan LLANTWIT MAJOR LLANTWIT MAJOR TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
1st Tues Newport RHIWDERIN RHIWDERIN INN ACOUSTIC SESSION www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Cris 01633 896347
→ The Rhiwderin Inn (01633 897722), Caerphilly Road, Newport, NP10 8RX, 8.30pm.
⇒ Cris, 01633 896347. www.facebook.com/groups/newportfollkclub
⊕ Monthly acoustic session run by Newport Folk Club. [restarted May 2018]
3rd Tues Neath Port Talbot PONTARDAWE SESH FACH TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current detail
Last Tues Rhondda Cynon Taf LLANTRISANT LLANTRISANT TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current detail
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Wkly Wed Rhondda Cynon Taf PONTYCLUN LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB www.folk.wales Pat Smith 01443 226892
→ Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club (01443 222182), Castan Road, Pontyclun, CF72 9EH. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Pat Smith, 1 Tŷ Clwyta Cottages, Cross Inn, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Tâf, CF72 8AZ. pat.spoons<at>virgin.net
⊕ Weekly Folk club with singers nights and lots of guest nights: regular international guests, sessions,singarounds, performers welcome.
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Wkly Thu Newport NEWPORT LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB www.lyceumfolknewport.org.uk Ruth 07966 754366
→ Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Newport NP20 5PJ, about 150 metres from M4, J26, on the Newport side. 8.30pm, all year.
⇒ Ruth: 07966 754366, e-mail info<at>lyceumfolknewport.org.uk
⊕ We welcome ALL acoustic instruments and musical styles and players from beginners to virtuosos, whether you wrote it yourself or borrowed it from someone else. We are not averse to a bit of poetry or purple prose either. [March 2021, new member]
Wkly Thu Newport ROGERSTONE NEWPORT FOLK CLUB www.newportfolkclub.co.uk Bryn Millichip (Chair) 07397 980847
bryn.millichip<at>gmail.com; Malcolm Charnley,(Sec) 07973 980847, Malcolm.charnley<at>btinternet.com
→ Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.00pm for 8.45pm.
⇒ Club details and bookings: Phil Millichip, 07837 288096, phillip.millichip<at>icloud.com,
www.youtube.com/user/NewportFolkClub; www.facebook.com/groups/newportfolkclub; twitter.com/newportfolkclub
⊕ Newport Folk Club exists to encourage and promote Folk Music and the people who perform it. A gathering of friends old and new who get together weekly (at least) to enjoy some of the finest Live Music. [Jan 2018, new member]
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1st,& other Fri Swansea GLAIS, Nr CLYDACH THE VALLEY FOLK CLUB (xAug) www.pontardawefolkclub.co.uk Huw & Heather Pudner 01792 862062
→ Glais Rugby Football Club, 609 Birchgrove Road, Glais, Nr Clydach, Swansea SA7 9EN. 8pm
⌂ info<at>pontardawefolkclub.co.uk, www.facebook.com/Pontardawe-Valley-Folk-Club-267787909911885/
⊕ 1st Fridays are Open Nights (£3) when a warm welcome is extended to everyone to sing, play, recite or just enjoy. Guest Nights (usually £7; floor spots should be pre-arranged), usually 3rd Fridays, check club website diary for variations. [2018 Dec, new phone contact, & Facebook link added]
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Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Blaenau Gwent
1st Sat Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR TREDEGAR TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
2nd Sat Blaenau Gwent TREDEGAR VALLEYS HARP CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Last Sat Blaenau Gwent ABERTILLERY SIX BELLS TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Cardiff
4 Sat per year Cardiff ST FAGANS PENTREFFEST NOZ www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, music session, shared evening meal, Bal basics, Bal dancing to live music.
⇒ Pentreffest, 13 Egerton Road, Canton, Cardiff. 029 2023 2970, queries<at>pentreffest.org.uk
⊕ Innovative, voluntary organisation aiming to encourage the development of traditional social dance events to increase a sense of community. The emphasis is on opportunity, inclusion, participation and fun. Everyone, regardless of age or ability, is encouraged to “have a go”. (changed dates/times July 2019)
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Monmouthshire
2nd Sat Mons CALDICOT MAGOR TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
2nd Sat Mons LLANFOIST, Abergavenny GWERIN GWENT folk band www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
⊕ A band comprising Clera's South-East Wales tunes club and others from across South Wales. (added March 2019)
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Torfaen
3rd Sat Torfaen PONTYPOOL PANTEG TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
Saturday / Dydd Sadwrn -- Vale of Glamorgan
1st Sat Vale of Glamorgan LLANTWIT MAJOR LLANTWIT MAJOR TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
De-Orllewin / South-West |
Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire
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[Was 4th Tues] Now occasional only for the time being.
Carms LLANDOVERY TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
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Weekly Thu Pembs FISHGUARD FISHGUARD & GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
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Wkly Sat Pembs PONTFAEN GWAUN VALLEY BREWERY MUSIC NIGHT www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk Sarah Davies 01348 881304
→ Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard, SA65 9TP, on B4313, 5 miles from Fishguard. Every Saturday, 7pm to around midnigh.,
⇒ Sarah Davies, 01348 881304, gwaunvalleybrewery<at>gmail.com, www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk
⊕ Enjoyable, informal, fun nights with a variety of different instruments and styles - play a tune, sing a song, read a poem, joke or story, or just listen and enjoy the beer). Excellent acoustics, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. (new member July 2019)
[Was 4th Tues] Now occasional only for the time being.
Carms LLANDOVERY TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
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Weekly Thu Pembs FISHGUARD FISHGUARD & GOODWICK WELSH MUSIC CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
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Wkly Sat Pembs PONTFAEN GWAUN VALLEY BREWERY MUSIC NIGHT www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk Sarah Davies 01348 881304
→ Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard, SA65 9TP, on B4313, 5 miles from Fishguard. Every Saturday, 7pm to around midnigh.,
⇒ Sarah Davies, 01348 881304, gwaunvalleybrewery<at>gmail.com, www.gwaunvalleybrewery.co.uk
⊕ Enjoyable, informal, fun nights with a variety of different instruments and styles - play a tune, sing a song, read a poem, joke or story, or just listen and enjoy the beer). Excellent acoustics, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. (new member July 2019)
Y Canolbarth
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2nd, 4th Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Folk sessions in Llandrindod Wells Micropub. Play, sing, listen, enjoy. All welcome. 5 guest ales, 8 ciders and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks, wines and spirits. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. Any questions just ask.
3rd Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE BLUES & ACOUSTIC SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Blues and Acoustic Jam Session in Llandrindod’s Micropub. Play, sing, listen. All welcome. 5 guest ales, 8 ciders and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks and wines. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. Any questions just ask.
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Weekly Mon Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
3rd Mon Powys ABEREDW STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk Louise Williams 01982 551116
→ Seven Stars Inn, Aberedw, Near Builth Wells, LD2 3UW. 8pm start.
⌂ contact as above, email louise3.mbc<at>talktalk.net; see also TASC on Facebook.
⊕ For any acoustic instrument which suits a traditional tune and blends with other instruments – playing folk tunes at a steadier pace than in a typical folk music session, or want to learn some new tunes at a more relaxed pace. [new listing, October, 2019]
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2nd Tue Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH THE GATHERING www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
→ St. Davids Church Hall, Bath Street (opposite Commodore Cinema; turn 1st left after TIC, church is 100 metres down on the right), Aberystwyth SY23 2NN. 7pm - 10pm
⇒ Daniel Laws , 01970 880855 / 07452887701. To email, please use form on www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk
⊕ A sing a round where musicians can play tunes, sing, dance and recite poetry. An informal get together with tea, coffee and biscuits available (sorry. no alcohol). We ask for a small donation of £1 (towards hall costs and beverages). (new member July 2019)
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1st, 3rd Wed Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH FOLK CLUB www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
→ Folk and Roots at the Coliseum Theatre, Amgeuddfa Ceredigion Museum,Tourist Information Centre, Terrace Road***, Aberystwyth SY23 2AQ.
*** Entry is from Portland St; it is above the TIC (look out for the A board sign; access by stairs or lift). 7pm - 10pm
⇒ Daniel Laws, 01970 880855 / 07452887701. To email, please use form on www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk
⊕ Meeting at the beautiful Ceredigion museum for an evening of Folk & Roots music. Run café style, artists perform in front of an attentive audience. Bar facilities available. Free entry, donations are welcomed. Licensed bar, plus teas and coffee available. (new member July 2019)
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1st Thurs 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂ contact as above; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕ We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music (revised July 2019)
2nd, 4th Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE FOLK SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Folk sessions in Llandrindod Wells Micropub. Play, sing, listen, enjoy. All welcome. 5 guest ales, 8 ciders and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks, wines and spirits. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. Any questions just ask.
3rd Sun, 4pm Powys LLANDRINDOD WELLS ARVON ALE HOUSE BLUES & ACOUSTIC SESSION facebook.com/arvonalehouse Laura Gallagher 07477 627267
→ Arvon Ales, Arvon House, Temple St, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DP. 4pm start
⌂ contact as above; email arvonales<at>gmail.com; Twitter @arvonales
⊕ Blues and Acoustic Jam Session in Llandrindod’s Micropub. Play, sing, listen. All welcome. 5 guest ales, 8 ciders and perry, wines, Irish whiskey range, soft drinks, hot drinks and wines. Children friendly. Dogs on lead welcome. Any questions just ask.
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Weekly Mon Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
3rd Mon Powys ABEREDW STEADY SESSION, SEVEN STARS www.tradartsupport.org.uk Louise Williams 01982 551116
→ Seven Stars Inn, Aberedw, Near Builth Wells, LD2 3UW. 8pm start.
⌂ contact as above, email louise3.mbc<at>talktalk.net; see also TASC on Facebook.
⊕ For any acoustic instrument which suits a traditional tune and blends with other instruments – playing folk tunes at a steadier pace than in a typical folk music session, or want to learn some new tunes at a more relaxed pace. [new listing, October, 2019]
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2nd Tue Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH THE GATHERING www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
→ St. Davids Church Hall, Bath Street (opposite Commodore Cinema; turn 1st left after TIC, church is 100 metres down on the right), Aberystwyth SY23 2NN. 7pm - 10pm
⇒ Daniel Laws , 01970 880855 / 07452887701. To email, please use form on www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk
⊕ A sing a round where musicians can play tunes, sing, dance and recite poetry. An informal get together with tea, coffee and biscuits available (sorry. no alcohol). We ask for a small donation of £1 (towards hall costs and beverages). (new member July 2019)
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1st, 3rd Wed Ceredigion ABERYSTWYTH ABERYSTWYTH FOLK CLUB www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
→ Folk and Roots at the Coliseum Theatre, Amgeuddfa Ceredigion Museum,Tourist Information Centre, Terrace Road***, Aberystwyth SY23 2AQ.
*** Entry is from Portland St; it is above the TIC (look out for the A board sign; access by stairs or lift). 7pm - 10pm
⇒ Daniel Laws, 01970 880855 / 07452887701. To email, please use form on www.aberystwythfolkclub.co.uk
⊕ Meeting at the beautiful Ceredigion museum for an evening of Folk & Roots music. Run café style, artists perform in front of an attentive audience. Bar facilities available. Free entry, donations are welcomed. Licensed bar, plus teas and coffee available. (new member July 2019)
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1st Thurs 1.30pm Herefds LONGTOWN BLACK HILL TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/BlackHil.html Judy Mabe 01432 263495
→ The Crown Inn (01873 860217), Longtown, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0LT, 1.30 until 4pm
⌂ contact as above; email judy.mabe<at>gmail.com
⊕ We meet from 1.30 until 4pm on the first Thursday, and play traditional European and American music (revised July 2019)
Y Gogledd / North Wales |
Sir Ddinbych; Sir y Fflint; Wrecsam / Denbighshire; Flintshire; Wrexham
Conwy, Gwynedd, Ynys Môn
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1st Sun Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Sun Gwynedd MORFA BYCHAN TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Sun Denbs LLANNEFYDD ABERGELE TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
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1st Tue Gwynedd CRICCIETH THE PRINCE: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Prince of Wales (01766 522556), High St, Criccieth LL52 0HB. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
2nd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ Queens’ Hotel (01766 513131), Station Road, Porthmadog LL49 9HT. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019))
4th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
5th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The 5th Tuesday venue varies, please check the website, https://musicbars.co.uk, for details. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
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Wkly Thu Denbs RUTHIN RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk Chris/Jayne Birchall 01824 704844
→ The Feathers Inn / Tafarn Y Plu, in the function room, 52 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ mobile 07760 764441. chris<at>ruthinallstyles.co.uk
⊕ Come along and listen to a wide range of styles from Traditional Folk to Country, Folk Rock to R&B, Blues to Jazz. Most Thursdays are Singers Nights, with performers doing between two and four songs. All styles and abilities welcome.
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Wkly Fri Denbs RHYL RHYL FOLK CLUB www.rhylfolkclub.com Brian Bull 01745 339502
→ Tynewydd Community Centre, Coast Road (A458), Rhyl LL18 3RD, 8.30pm.
⇒ Brian Bull, 01745 339502
⊕ Rhyl Folk Club may be the oldest folk club in Wales, having celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding in April 1964. We extend a warm welcome, both to singers and those who are just there for the craic.
1st Sun Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Sun Gwynedd MORFA BYCHAN TYDDEN LLWYN LAZY DAYS SESSION (daytime in summer) https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 3pm until 7.00pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ All welcome - This is an Acoustic event. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Sun Denbs LLANNEFYDD ABERGELE TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/clwbalaw.html see website for current details
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1st Tue Gwynedd CRICCIETH THE PRINCE: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Prince of Wales (01766 522556), High St, Criccieth LL52 0HB. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
2nd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
3rd Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE QUEENS: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ Queens’ Hotel (01766 513131), Station Road, Porthmadog LL49 9HT. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019))
4th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG THE SHIP INN: THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The Ship Inn / Y Llong (01766 512990),14 Lombard St, Porthmadog LL49 9AP. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
5th Tue Gwynedd PORTHMADOG Venue see website THE TRAVELLING SESSION https://musicbars.co.uk Contact 01766 514 811
→ The 5th Tuesday venue varies, please check the website, https://musicbars.co.uk, for details. 8.30pm, all year
⇒ Also on www.facebook.com/groups/tremadogmusic Contact: 01766 514 811, email via website (https://musicbars.co.uk).
⊕ Acoustic - All Welcome - All Genres. A core of beer-loving musicians who’ve played sessions together for over 20 years, plus other regulars. Visiting musicians are welcomed with open arms & no pressure. Audience participation is welcome! (new Member, Nov 2019)
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Wkly Thu Denbs RUTHIN RUTHIN ALLSTYLES MUSIC CLUB http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk Chris/Jayne Birchall 01824 704844
→ The Feathers Inn / Tafarn Y Plu, in the function room, 52 Well Street, Ruthin, LL15 1AW. 8.00pm, all year.
⇒ mobile 07760 764441. chris<at>ruthinallstyles.co.uk
⊕ Come along and listen to a wide range of styles from Traditional Folk to Country, Folk Rock to R&B, Blues to Jazz. Most Thursdays are Singers Nights, with performers doing between two and four songs. All styles and abilities welcome.
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Wkly Fri Denbs RHYL RHYL FOLK CLUB www.rhylfolkclub.com Brian Bull 01745 339502
→ Tynewydd Community Centre, Coast Road (A458), Rhyl LL18 3RD, 8.30pm.
⇒ Brian Bull, 01745 339502
⊕ Rhyl Folk Club may be the oldest folk club in Wales, having celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding in April 1964. We extend a warm welcome, both to singers and those who are just there for the craic.
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PERFORMERS. Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG • Pf.1a-c, general • Pf.1d-h, specific
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Pf.1b Music/Song - Duos
Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
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Pf.1a Music/Song - Bands/Groups
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Pf.1c Music/Song - Solo
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Pf.1e Community & Street Bands
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Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Display (Clog, Morris, Sword)
LIST 2: folk PERFORMERS --- Spoken Word <PF.3>
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Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
Pf.3a Folk Shows,Theatre, Mummers
Pf.3b Poetry & Monologuists
Pf.3c Storytellers
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M.1 Online Folk Magazines & Listings
M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
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M.2 Printed Folk Magazines & Listings
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S.1 Folk Journalists
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
S.2 Agents, Managers, Promoters, MCs and Stage Management
S.3 Technical: PA & Sound Hire, Engineers, Studios
S.4 Website Design and Services
S.5 Print, Design, Illustration
S.6 Crafts and Makers
S.7 Shops & other sales
S.8 Tourist Information Centres
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Performers Many performers travel across the country; so we give the home county just for info
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• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Pf.1 FOLK MUSIC & SONG we will be adding your small pictures to the left of entries
• Pf.1a-1c = general: Group, Duo, Solo • Pf.1d-1f = specific: eg Community Bands; Shanties
Pf.1a Folk Music & Song - Bands / Groups - sorted by first name
Gwynedd CAJUNS DENBO www.cajunsdenbo.co.uk Owen P. Hughes 01248 670272
⇒ cajuns<at>cajunsdenbo.co.uk. See also https://sainwales.com/en/artists/cajuns-denbo
⊕ Six-piece band based in Bangor, North Wales, Wales’ leading purveyors of Cajun and Zydeco dance rhythms more usually associated with South West Louisiana. Uniquely, they perform the majority of their material in their native Welsh language rather than Cajun French. [Aug 2018, new member]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Gwent GWERIN GWENT (Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs) www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com www.facebook.com/nevermindthebocs/
⊕ Never Mind the Bocs are an acoustic band from North Wales. Collectively, the range of their experience in roots music (from Cajun to ceilidhs, via Blues and folk-rock) ensures a fresh and unique approach to traditional Welsh music and song. [Aug 2018, new member]
Powys RISKY BUSINESS www.riskiesmusic.com Ruth and Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email: riskieskrd<at>hotmail.com
⊕ Ruth Fuga, Ken Powell and Dave Walmisley: with 25 years combining their skills to include Dave’s wonderful lyrics and songs, Ken and Dave’s skills on the various instruments they play, Ruth’s stunningly clear lead vocals and harmonies to die for. With a little cheeky banter thrown in. [May 2019, new website & email]
⇒ cajuns<at>cajunsdenbo.co.uk. See also https://sainwales.com/en/artists/cajuns-denbo
⊕ Six-piece band based in Bangor, North Wales, Wales’ leading purveyors of Cajun and Zydeco dance rhythms more usually associated with South West Louisiana. Uniquely, they perform the majority of their material in their native Welsh language rather than Cajun French. [Aug 2018, new member]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Gwent GWERIN GWENT (Clera’s S-E Wales tune clubs) www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/calendr.html Meurig Williams 02920 628300
Gwynedd NEVER MIND THE BOCS www.neilandmeg.com/NMTB.shtml Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com www.facebook.com/nevermindthebocs/
⊕ Never Mind the Bocs are an acoustic band from North Wales. Collectively, the range of their experience in roots music (from Cajun to ceilidhs, via Blues and folk-rock) ensures a fresh and unique approach to traditional Welsh music and song. [Aug 2018, new member]
Powys RISKY BUSINESS www.riskiesmusic.com Ruth and Ken Powell ………...
⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email: riskieskrd<at>hotmail.com
⊕ Ruth Fuga, Ken Powell and Dave Walmisley: with 25 years combining their skills to include Dave’s wonderful lyrics and songs, Ken and Dave’s skills on the various instruments they play, Ruth’s stunningly clear lead vocals and harmonies to die for. With a little cheeky banter thrown in. [May 2019, new website & email]
Pf.1b Folk Music & Song - Duo - sorted by first name
Brenig
Fiddlebox
Pat & Ned
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Ceredigion BRENIG www.brenigfolk.co.uk Daniel Laws 01970 880855
⇒ Tel: 01970 880855 / 07452887701. Facebook: www.facebook.com/brenigfolk . To email, please use form on www.brenigfolk.co.uk ⊕ Modern and traditional folk songs: stories of Welsh folklore, traditions, history, love and the countryside. Haunting melodies inspired by Celtic, Cajun, blues, folk rock, folk/country, traditional folk, eastern European and Asian music. Beautifully descriptive heartfelt lyrics and great musicianship. (new member July 2019) Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257 ⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net, 07929 202257 ⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. A unique sound which blends our varying influences and styles, including Klezmer, Rock, Classical, Celtic folk, Welsh dance music and song, Blues, Bluegrass. See also under Folk Dance Bands! [Nov 2018, new member] Rhondda PAT SMITH AND NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com ⊕ Pat & Ned, from the foothills of the Rhondda, energetically engage their audience in an eclectic journey through Welsh and American songs and tunes, on concertinas, guitar, harmonicas, spoons and, if they can get hold of them, washboard and banjelele. [new listing, Mar 2018] Powys RUTH & KEN POWELL www.ruthandkenpowell.co.uk Ruth and Ken Powell ………... ⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys. For all enquiries including bookings: form on webpage or email info<at>ruthandkenpowell.co.uk ⊕ Superb mix of folk and acoustic music, with Ruth on vocals and Ken on guitar and banjo, combining songs from the 30’s, to the traditional folk song and English/American contemporary music, giving concerts that appeal to almost every audience. [Nov 2018, new member] |
Pf.1c Folk Music & Song - Solo - sorted by first name
Brian Bull
Helen Adam
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Ceredigion JOHN ALDERSLADE [no website] John Alderslade 01970 880 701
⇒ 1 Tancnwch, Aberffrwd, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales SY23 3ND. Email john.alderslade<at>btinternet.com ⊕ 50 years involvement in folk clubs and festivals and still doing it for fun. Songs and stories with guitar, dulcimer, bazooki, dulcimer and mandolin. Lots of audience participation and sensible fees. [22 Aug 2019, new member] Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502 ⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com ⊕ Singing traditional English songs ever since the sixties with guitar and concertina, available for festivals and clubs. Carms HELEN ADAM www.helenadam.com Helen Adam 07929 202257 ⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257 ⊕ A freelance fiddle/violin player, singer, performer and composer living in beautiful West Wales. A prolific composer and songwriter, my current project is a collection of duets to introduce more of the lesser known Welsh dance tunes to a wider audience. [Nov 2018, new member] Swansea PETE KIDDLE www.facebook.com/pete.kiddle Pete Kiddle 07934 293757 ⇒ petekiddle<at>hotmail.co.uk 725 Pentregethin Road, Portmead, Swansea SA5 5EY ⊕ Songs and music with Bouzouki and English Concertina. |
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Pf.2 FOLK DANCE (Social / Country / Display / Ceremonial)
Many callers & bands travel across the country; so we give the home area just for information |
Pf.2a Folk Dance Callers • for Folk Dance Teachers: see W.2, Workshops pages, every issue
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Experienced caller with bands or recorded music, a fun evening for all abilities
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Ned Clamp 07813 845440
⇒ neddy.clamp<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com
⊕ Ceilidh band, thirty years experience of running successful ceilidhs and twmpathau. The core line-up of the band is button accordion, banjo (and/or guitar), and bass guitar; a punchy, lively sound that can react to the dancers. Experienced caller included. [Aug 2018, new member]
Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 2268
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Specialising in Welsh dance music, Calennig are equally at home playing for experts and novices alike … Available for: Ceilidh, Performance, Weddings. [new listing, Mar 2018]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. Weddings, birthdays, and any other occasion that calls for a dance. An interesting range of dances, with many traditional Welsh dances, also Scottish, Russian, Eastern European, and American. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
→ indicates venue and times
Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk Sue Venn 01495 271953
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebook www.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [new listing, Oct 2019]
Denbs. BRIAN BULL www.tradfolk.net Brian Bull 01745 339502
⇒ Phone 01745 339502, email brianjbull<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Experienced caller with bands or recorded music, a fun evening for all abilities
Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Rhondda NED CLAMP www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Ned Clamp 07813 845440
⇒ neddy.clamp<at>gmail.com [new listing, Mar 2018]
Pf.2b Folk Dance Bands
Gwynedd BAND Y BRAICHMELYN www.neilandmeg.com/BYB.htm Neil & Meg Browning 01286 677578
⇒ neil<at>neilandmeg.com
⊕ Ceilidh band, thirty years experience of running successful ceilidhs and twmpathau. The core line-up of the band is button accordion, banjo (and/or guitar), and bass guitar; a punchy, lively sound that can react to the dancers. Experienced caller included. [Aug 2018, new member]
Rhondda CALENNIG www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 2268
⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com
⊕ Specialising in Welsh dance music, Calennig are equally at home playing for experts and novices alike … Available for: Ceilidh, Performance, Weddings. [new listing, Mar 2018]
Cardiff DRAGON’S BREATH https://dragons-breath.co.uk Contact 07855 021272
⇒ enquiries<at>dragons-breath.co.uk. See also https://m.facebook.com/DragonsBreathGB
⊕ Traditional tunes from the British Isles and America. A heady mix of fiddle, concertina and whistles with a driving back line of saxophone, bass, guitar and drums. They’ve played for festivals, concerts, ceilidhs, twmpathau, weddings, fundraisers and street parties. [Nov 2019, new entry]
Carms FIDDLEBOX www.fiddlebox.net Helen Adam 07929 202257
⇒ Helen Adam: info<at>fiddlebox.net
⊕ George Whitfield, accordion and vocals, and Helen Adam, violin and vocals. Weddings, birthdays, and any other occasion that calls for a dance. An interesting range of dances, with many traditional Welsh dances, also Scottish, Russian, Eastern European, and American. [Nov 2018, new member]
Pf.2c Ceremonial & Dance Display (including Clog, Morris, Sword)
→ indicates venue and times
Newport GWERINWYR GWENT www.gwerinwyrgwent.org.uk Sue Venn 01495 271953
→ Practice night Thursday, 8-10pm, Graig Community Hall (opposite the Ruperra Arms), Bassaleg, NP10 8LG. Just come along, or ring for more details.
⇒ Secretary: Sue Venn, 01495 271953, e-mail jandsv19<at>talktalk.net Also on Facebook www.facebook.com/gwerinwyrgwent
⊕ We are always seeking new members, and either beginners or experienced dancers/musicians are very welcome. Dancing is fun; it’s exercise but you don’t have to be superfit to do it - give it a try! [new listing, Oct 2019]
Media Generally national, covering all of Wales, unless otherwise stated eg UK-wide.
M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
National .................. ALAWON CYMRU, monthly sets of Welsh tunes & archive going back to 2012 www.alawoncymru.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 (added March 2019)
National .................. BYWYD GWERIN, our bilingual Welsh-language folklife traditions site www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⊕ Open listings plus notes and articles (some from FW). Oct 2106: Transferred to a new 'responsive' website, that is, more readable on smaller screens, plus weblinks - so listings rather like this site. [Updated Oct 2016].
North Wales, & Merseyside/Cheshire CALENDAR: OPEN MIKE, FOLK & ACOUSTIC EVENTS http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk, then click ‘Other local clubs’
⇒ Chris Birchall, 01824 704844, chris<at>chrisbirchall.co.uk
⊕ Other categories also eg theatres. You can add your event, and request a review.
South Wales CASBAR, website folk related listings & contacts in South Wales www.casbar.co.uk Cas Smith
⇒ cas<at>casbar.co.uk
⊕ Updated regularly and the list is emailed out to people who have requested to join the list, cas<at>casbar.co.uk
National .................. FOLKWALES online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems, Editor 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk
⊕ Internet magazine (not for profit). News, views, reviews, features, articles and comment, focussing on Wales and the World. Includes the Listings, the all-Wales diary of folk events.
National .................. SESIWN.COM, classes, sessions and tune clubs across Wales www.sesiwn.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 [Nov 2018, new member]
National .................. trac Music Traditions Wales/Traddodiadau Cerdd Cymru www.trac-cymru.org Blanche Rowen 01446 748 556
⇒ trac, PO Box 205, Barry CF63 1FF. info<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, updated with these new contact details]
M.1 ONLINE FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS
National .................. ALAWON CYMRU, monthly sets of Welsh tunes & archive going back to 2012 www.alawoncymru.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 (added March 2019)
National .................. BYWYD GWERIN, our bilingual Welsh-language folklife traditions site www.bywyd-gwerin.cymru Sam Simmons 01684 561378
⊕ Open listings plus notes and articles (some from FW). Oct 2106: Transferred to a new 'responsive' website, that is, more readable on smaller screens, plus weblinks - so listings rather like this site. [Updated Oct 2016].
North Wales, & Merseyside/Cheshire CALENDAR: OPEN MIKE, FOLK & ACOUSTIC EVENTS http://ruthinallstyles.co.uk, then click ‘Other local clubs’
⇒ Chris Birchall, 01824 704844, chris<at>chrisbirchall.co.uk
⊕ Other categories also eg theatres. You can add your event, and request a review.
South Wales CASBAR, website folk related listings & contacts in South Wales www.casbar.co.uk Cas Smith
⇒ cas<at>casbar.co.uk
⊕ Updated regularly and the list is emailed out to people who have requested to join the list, cas<at>casbar.co.uk
National .................. FOLKWALES online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems, Editor 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk
⊕ Internet magazine (not for profit). News, views, reviews, features, articles and comment, focussing on Wales and the World. Includes the Listings, the all-Wales diary of folk events.
National .................. SESIWN.COM, classes, sessions and tune clubs across Wales www.sesiwn.com Meurig Williams 02920 628300 [Nov 2018, new member]
National .................. trac Music Traditions Wales/Traddodiadau Cerdd Cymru www.trac-cymru.org Blanche Rowen 01446 748 556
⇒ trac, PO Box 205, Barry CF63 1FF. info<at>trac-cymru.org
⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, updated with these new contact details]
FOLKLIFE
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FOLKLIFE MEMBERS' ONLINE DIRECTORY, www.folklife-directory.uk including these Wales listings from Folklife: www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 who produce FOLKLIFE WEST print magazine (details: ⇒ M.2 below) available online: (1) FW news pages are on www.folklife.uk (2) Listings are in this Directory (3) Folklife Traditions www.folklife-traditions.uk |
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UK & Ireland LIVING TRADITION www.livingtradition.co.uk Office 01563 571220
⇒ The Living Tradition, PO Box 1026, Kilmarnock KA2 0LG. admin<at>livingtradition.co.uk, www.facebook.com/thelivingtraditionmagazine ⊕ The Living Tradition magazine’s website, featuring articles from the trad/folk magazine, festival, club and concert listings, news, reviews and regional links. There is also an online shop where you can buy many folk and traditional CDs [Feb 2018, new member] |
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M.2 PRINTED FOLK MAGAZINES & LISTINGS for JOURNALS see list 8: FOLKLIFE STUDIES
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Wales, England West Country & South/West Midlands FW, the Folklife West print magazine www.folklife.uk Sam Simmons 01684 561378 Wales news pages are on www.folklife.uk/Cymru.html ⇒ see Info webpage for contact details. ⊕ Each issue has (1) Members' news pages (copied online www.folklife.uk; (2) Members' listings inc Festival & Workshop Diaries (from this Directory!); (3) Folklife Traditions pages, articles & news ( www.folklife-traditions.uk ) |
M.3 FOLK RADIO
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National .................. CELTIC HEARTBEAT (BBC Radio Wales) www.bbc.co.uk/radiowales Frank Hennessy ⇒ Email: frank.hennessy<at>bbc.co.uk Post: Celtic Heartbeat, BBC Radio Wales, Cardiff CF5 2YQ ⊕ Sunday, 7pm. The best in traditional and contemporary folk groups and acoustic music, plus Frank Hennessy’s weekly Celtic gig guide. [New member, added September 2017] |
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S.1 FOLK JOURNALISTS National .................. MICK TEMS, Editor, Folkwales online magazine www.folk.wales/magazine Mick Tems 01443 201634
⇒ 7, Crawford Close, Y Beddau, Pontypridd CF38 2SD, Cymru / Wales micktems<at>folkwales.org.uk ⊕ A senior journalist who has worked on several evening papers in South Wales and Bristol, and an international musician and researcher too. Founder and editor of Folkwales online magazine. S.6 CRAFTS AND MAKERS
Powys POWELL GUITARS https://powellguitars.com Ken Powell ………... ⇒ Llanwddyn, Powys - For all enquiries email ken<at>powellguitars.com or complete the contact form on his web site ⊕ Ken has become a respected Luthier on the folk scene, with over a hundred instruments under his belt, they can be seen being played by performers such as Christ While & Julie Matthews, Mike Silver, Dave Walmisley..and of course Ken himself! - all instruments are made to order and still very much in demand. [Nov 2018, new member] MEMBERS - Updates every issue in FW & here online, so don’t delay, send us your entries!
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W.1 WORKSHOP PROVIDERS
Study Centres, Folk Teachers, Tutors, Development Workers, Workshop Organisers. Gwynedd NANT GWRTHEYRN www.nantgwrtheyrn.org Office 01758 750334
→ Nant Gwrtheyrn, Llithfaen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. post<at>nantgwrtheyrn.org Rhondda PAT SMITH www.facebook.com/patsmithnedclamp Pat Smith 01443 226892 ⇒ Mobile 07989 209824. E-mail pattiespoons<at>gmail.com ⊕ The Amazing Spoons Workshop. Welsh Dance Workshop. Welsh Traditions. [new listing, Mar 2018] National TRAC Music Traditions Wales www.trac-cymru.org Blanche Rowen, Manager 01446 748 556 ⇒ trac, PO Box 205, Barry CF63 1FF. info<at>trac-cymru.org ⊕ Wales’ Folk Development organisation; its rôle to promote and develop the music and dance traditions of Wales - both within Wales and beyond. trac provides an information service, and the website lists performers, events and contacts. [2017 Jan, new contact details] |
W.2 MEMBERS’ CONTINUING (LONGER-TERM) WORKSHOPS SERIES (eg termtime)
• If any 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Cardiff PENTREFFEST NOZ workshops www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU.
⊕ 4 Saturdays per year. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, shared evening meal, Bal [dancing to live music] basics, Bal with live music [new member, Jan 2018]
• If any 1-off workshops (whether 1 day or 1 week), see our WORKSHOPS DIARY that follows.
Cardiff PENTREFFEST NOZ workshops www.pentreffest.org.uk Contact 029 2023 2970
→ St Fagans Village Hall, Crofft-Y-Genau Road, St Fagans, Cardiff CF5 6DU.
⊕ 4 Saturdays per year. Afternoon music workshop, dance workshop, shared evening meal, Bal [dancing to live music] basics, Bal with live music [new member, Jan 2018]
Carms TYWI TUNE CLUB www.sesiwn.com/sesiwn/ClwbAlaw/Llandeilo.html Helen Adam 07929 202257
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
→ Based in Llandovery and Llandeilo, Carms
⇒ Helen Adam: helenadamfiddle<at>gmail.com, 07929 202257, or find us on Facebook by looking for Tywi Tune Club Clwb Alawon Tywi
⊕ Not meeting regularly at present but hope to do occasional sessions. Keep in touch by contacting Helen as above. A collection of the tunes we play can be found here at www.tunelines.com [Nov 2018, new member]
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County NAME website Contact name Contact phone (website links are in blue and underlined)
⌂ , ⇒ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. For emails, to avoid spam, we'll replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details.
*** For 1-off workshops for occasional providers (e.g. annually), 200 words are welcome for Folklife West every issue (more if advertising)
Folklife members - simply email your details :
County NAME website Contact name Contact phone (website links are in blue and underlined)
⌂ , ⇒ Contact details other than name/phone in 1st line. For emails, to avoid spam, we'll replace <at> by @.
⊕ Up to 40 words more details.
*** For 1-off workshops for occasional providers (e.g. annually), 200 words are welcome for Folklife West every issue (more if advertising)
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Special note: Folklife West, Nº 66, 1 Jan 2021 News Online only!
"Folklife Traditions" pages only in print, Membership-subscriptions credited as smaller issue
• Standard 1 year Membership = 3 printed issues (each covers 4 months)
See Folklife Newsletter (on UPDATES page on main Folklife site) for details
Do join us --- New Members: subscription £16 (£18 - £2 credit for Jan. being a smaller issue) - you get 3 print issues;
if you join now, you can publicise yourself now, be added to Directory, mentioned in UPDATES, etc
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£18 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual !
Therefore, only listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
"Folklife Traditions" pages only in print, Membership-subscriptions credited as smaller issue
• Standard 1 year Membership = 3 printed issues (each covers 4 months)
See Folklife Newsletter (on UPDATES page on main Folklife site) for details
Do join us --- New Members: subscription £16 (£18 - £2 credit for Jan. being a smaller issue) - you get 3 print issues;
if you join now, you can publicise yourself now, be added to Directory, mentioned in UPDATES, etc
We are supporting our Folklife Members, who support Folklife (£18 a year, since you ask).
With recurring costs (websites, domains, email, repairs & upgrades for computers & software)
and no income from May printed magazine sales, we are losing even more money than usual !
Therefore, only listings from our supportive Members are publicised.
