Dove’s Vagary is an alternative name for the tune Chestnut found in John Playford’s Dancing Master of 1651. While chestnuts may have female symbolism and are associated with wassails, carols and winter songs the other title of this piece from… Continue Reading
Raised in Norfolk and heavily influenced by earlier Norfolk singers such as Walter Pardon, and Peter Bellamy, Damien is a stylish and distinctive singer, either a capella or accompanied on guitar or concertina. Best known in recent years for his… Continue Reading
“Gerry Colvin is a writer of great substance who is able to give us something that has been largely missing in English Music for a long time. His subjects and characters are clearly defined, and his songs create strong images… Continue Reading
It’s November again and that means song competition finals!Our Judges.this year are: Debs Marshall Singer with Wickenwood Ed Coan Singer Songwriter Matt Davis Last year’s competition winner. Our Finalists are: 1 Julie Wigley Performing with Steve Wigley2 Steve Warner3 Chris… Continue Reading
In the last year Jon Bickley has worked with The Cowper and Newton Museum to mark the 250th anniversary of the writing of Amazing Grace, commissioning the performance of new songs by Angeline Morrison and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne and has written… Continue Reading
Bringing together their harmony credentials from Moses and The Ref and Hissyfit, CHaS are Christine Connolley, Hazel Richings and Steve Last. Together they sing songs from across the folk music spectrum in rich 3-part harmony. Led by any one of… Continue Reading
Pete Coe celebrates narrative folk songs rooted in English traditions, classic ballads & broadsides, rural yarns, travellers tales, and songs of love, loss & protest learned from the old songcarriers & songsmiths he’s met over a lifetime on the road.… Continue Reading
Recently formed folk trio Trygger’s Broome are made up of two familiar faces from the local folk scene Anthony Burke (banjo and guitar) and Ellie Hill (fiddle) plus rock drummer turned guitarist Chris Papapetrou. Expect an energetic set with a… Continue Reading
~ ~ ~ ~ September 29th :: 8pm Featuring Pete Nutkins, Trevor Thomas, Jill Waterson & Ady Shaw with Mandy Hardingham, Matt Davis, Sue Cains and Michael Moyal. a superb evening of folk music! Tickets from: https://watfringe.co.uk/ Click on the… Continue Reading
The John Ward Trio make their first visit to Watford Folk Club with John’s acclaimed folk songs which draw on his life on the Suffolk coast and his wider travels in the world. With powerful 3-part harmonies, a range of… Continue Reading