Mandy Woods, a seasoned writer and performer in both Europe and America, has spent most of her adult life giving in to wanderlust and crafting songs wherever she has happened to find herself on her unconventional journey. Many of them… Continue Reading
Join Lizzy Hardingham on March 24th for a brilliant night of music with acclaimed roots fiddle player, Katriona Gilmore at Watford Folk Club. Lizzy Hardingham’s dazzling voice and deft songcraft give audiences a chance for genuine connection and empathy –… Continue Reading
Unfortunately, Craig Joiner will not be able to be with us on February 24th due to viral laryngitis following a bout of Covid. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery and will arrange another date as soon… Continue Reading
Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern,… Continue Reading
We have been hoping to have husband and wife duo, Phil and Deborah Marshall play for us for a while now and have finally managed to confirm a booking They have been performing as Wickenwood for the past five years… Continue Reading
Christina Alden & Alex Patterson are multi-instrumentalists and songwriters from Norwich. Their music is rich with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song-writing style that is both delicate and moving. Deeply inspired by the world around them, they… Continue Reading
10 songs, 3 judges, 1 winner!! The 19 entries have been whittled down to ten finalists who will compete on Friday 18th November with Nigel Moorcroft and Ray Owen hosting the evening. The Finalists: Bob Hines Leroy Hampton Linda Birmingham… Continue Reading
We are pleased to welcome four new folk acts to Watford Folk Club Just starting out on their musical journeys, these young performers are the future of folk music and we are happy to support them by showcasing their talent… Continue Reading
With Martyn Wyndham– Read, Iris Bishop, Doug Jenner, Cathy Barclay and Peter Barclay Recommended donation – £10:00 From the mid-19th century up to the 1970s, Australia’s economy rode high on wealth from its primary exports – and wool in particular… Continue Reading
John Kirkpatrick is one of the most prolific figures on the English folk scene, performing solo, in duos, acoustic groups and electric bands, and has established an enviable reputation as an instrumental virtuoso (melodeon, Anglo concertina and button accordion), as… Continue Reading