Over Fifty Years of Folk Music in North Staffordshire

The Potteries Folk Club traces its origins back to 1962. As the longest established folk club in the area, it has been organizing folk song, music and dance events in North Staffordshire for fifty plus years.

WE MEET AT

Foxfield Railway Station,
Caverswall Rd,
Blythe Bridge,
ST11 9BG,

Doors open 7.30 pm for 7.45 pm start

Free parking.

Building fully accessible for people with disabilities.
Bar currently unavailable. Please bring your own refreshments.
PLEASE NOTE
The Foxfield has a no smoking policy which includes e-cigarettes.

For directions see MAP

Our program for 2017

Fri 10th Nov 2017:     Mike Wilson & Damien Barber

      

Fri 8th Dec 2017:     Pete Morton's Magical Christmas Tree

      

Our program for 2018

Fri 12th Jan 2018:     Highest scoring acts from Jan. 2017 Hiring Fair

      

Sees success as getting the next song written and played in public.

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Fri 9th Feb 2018:     David Campbell

      Son of Ian Campbell, Grandson of Dave and Betty Campbell is the only member of Birmingham's most celebrated singing family still active in traditional music. Primarily an unaccompanied singer, also accompanies himself on banjo or ukulele. He sings what he fancies !

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Fri 9th Mar 2018:     Bob and Gill Berry
CANCELLED Because our club room has suffered some structural damage as a result of the recent spell of bad weather.
       We look forward to welcoming Bob and Gill Berry at a later date.

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Fri 13th Apr 2018:     Steve Turner

      Known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English Concertina song accompaniments. Also accompanies himself on Cittern and plays Mandolin and Banjo.

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Fri 11th May 2018:     Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer

      A local Anglo-German duo, Karen adds Alto Recorder, Tin Whistle and percussion to Paul's Guitar playing. They perform self penned songs along with a selection of contemporary classics in a likeable humorous style.

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Fri 8th June 2018:     Robb Johnson

       A musician and songwriter who has been called 'one of the last genuine political songwriters'. Known for his mix of political satire and wit.

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Fri 13th July 2018:    SUMMER Club Closed     

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Fri 10th Aug 2017:    SUMMER Club Closed     

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Fri 14th Sept 2018:     Jim Mageean

      
"Shanty Jim", specialises in Sea Shanties, Traditional Maritime music and Geordie songs from his traditional North East England.

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Fri 12th Oct 2018:     Kevin Dempsey

      
A master performer on the guitar,an arranger, singer and top quality live entertainer. Has played and recorded with many of the most famous names in acoustic and Folk Music,.he takes his audience on a varied and wonderful musical journey.

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Fri 9th Nov 2018:     Moirai

      
Three women (Jo Freya, Sarah Matthews, Mel Biggs) who manage to create an orchestra and a choir of sound. They will take you on a roller-coaster ride through traditional tunes, haunting and buoyant compositions and songs that will pluck at your heartstrings or have you bursting with laughter. In addition you get accordion,flute, fiddle, viola, guitar, whistles soprano and tenor sax,clarinet and bass clarinet!

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Fri 14th Dec 2018:     Narthen
"Hark Hark" Christmas show
      
Narthen are Barry Coope, Lester Simpson, Jo Freya, and Fi Fraser. They play, piano, accordion, fiddle, soprano sax,ukulele and whistles. "Hark Hark" is the Christmas show, a seasonal mix of songs and tunes that reflect the whole of Christmas and the winter season. The four part Yorkshire carols are mixed with songs showing the less reverential and more humorous side of Christmas.

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Our program for 2019

Fri 11th Jan 2019:     Esther Brennan & Ian Buchanan

      
Singer songwriter Esther Brennan accompanied by Ian Buchanan on dobro and mandolin perform an eclectic selection of original material. Simplicity in writing, innovative melodies and strong instrumentation have audiences captivated.

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Fri 8th Feb 2019:     Token Women

      
Jo Freya, Heather Vigar, Alice Kinloch, Jackie Allan, Fi Fraser and Jo May are Token Women. Multi instrumentalists with an exuberant, jazzy and utterly infectious sound. The tunes are are sometimes traditional, sometimes self composed but always coming from a deep knowledge of European traditions.

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Fri 8th Mar 2019:     Tom Lewis
Celebrating 75 years in 75 minutes
      
Widely acknowledged as North America's finest exponent of contemporary nautical songs. Now residing back in the U.K. Tom is re-incarnated as a musical ex-sailor, bringing (in a welcome second visit) wry humour, button accordion,ukulele and a great voice.

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Fri 12th Apr 2019:     Bob and Gill Berry

      
T.B.C.

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New simplified admission charges!

ADMISSION £10

£1 off for concessions (unemployed, over-60s, students, disabled etc.)
£1 off for members (Membership fee for 2014 is £5)

Floor Singers and Musicians are always welcome. Either book a spot in advance by phoning Jason (01782) 813401 or turn up at the club by 8.30 pm at the latest.

MEMBERSHIP:

Please make your cheque payable to Potteries Folk Song Club and enclose a stamped addressed envelope.

North Staffs Folk Diary

The North Staffs Folk Diary is published quarterly and lists all folk song and music events in the area. To receive a regular copy, send five stamps for the next four issues to:
Lorna Davies, Koinonia, Cheddleton Heath Road, Cheddleton, Leek, Staffs, ST13 7DX.
To receive by email along with other folk events.

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