Over Fifty Years of Folk Music in North Staffordshire
The Newcastle and Potteries Folk Song Club
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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.
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PDF version of our programme Our program for 2019Fri 8th Nov 2019: 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 ! Fri 13th Dec 2019: Cosmotheka Admission charge £12 
The magic memorable music hall act featuring Dave and the late Al Sealy is back! Dave has returned to the stage with his son Dan and Adam Barry to perform the songs of Cosmotheka. Our program for 2020Fri 10th Jan 2020: Tom McConville 
The Newcastle Fiddler. Britain's foremost geordie fiddle player, singer and raconteur. Fri 14th Feb 2020: Dick Miles 
Born in Blackheath, London, Dick is a singer and English concertina player, turning professionsl in 1976. He plays a variety of songs including more traditional material, showing the range of the English concertina. Now residing in Ireland he ours regularly in England and Holland. Fri 13th Mar 2020: John Kirkpatrick Admission charge £12 
Born in Chiswick, W. London, John plays the melodeon, button accordion and anglo concertina, he has become one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene. Establishing an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso and session musician. Fri 10th Apr 2020: Judy Cook 
Coming from the USA,Judy lifts the spirit and entertains with splendid traditional ballads and songs from a large and varied Anglo-American repertoire. Her clear and unaccompanied presentation combines with her joy of singing to delight all listeners. Fri 8th May 2020: Brian Peters 
A passionate Singer able to tackle big songs. A multi instrumentalist, acknowledged as a leading exponent of the Anglo concertina and Melodeon as well as being a skilled guitarist Fri 12th June 2020: Martin Carthy Admission charge £12 
Widely regarded as one of the finest singers and interpreters of traditional British folk music and a highly influential guitarist. 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:You don't have to be a member to attend our events, but if you are a member you pay a reduced admission charge. Join now. Just send £5 to Jason Hill, 54 Price St, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 4ENPlease 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: Local Clubs Click here
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