When was folk at its best?
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What are your memories of past folk music? When was its heyday on the island? Click on the above link to post a comment
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BREAKING VAGUELY SUNNY NEWS!!!
Vaguely Sunny Promotions in conjunction with Backhander Productions present Martin Simpson and Danny Thompson in concert at Ventnor Winter Gardens on Sunday 21st February 2010. Tickets £16.50, no concessions - available from the box office on 01983 857581. More details - ring Pete Turner on 07921 942022.
http://www.martinsimpson.com/
www.therealdannythompson.co.uk
http://www.martinsimpson.com/
www.therealdannythompson.co.uk
Latest News from the Island Folk Scene
There are loads of gigs at the moment so take your time to browse both this section and the Gig Listings and then book up!
To contact "FolknStuff" please email rebpet@btinternet.com
A Traditional Christmas
English Folksong & Carols - Sunday 6th December, 3pm
Heather Wood from the legendary Young Tradition
with the Island’s own Dollymopps & Brian Reeves.
“The Young Tradition were a catalyst for new heights of harmony singing”
(BBC Radio 2)
The concert is on Sunday 6th December in the Upper Room at The Bargeman’s Rest in Little London (Newport, Isle of Wight).
Please note it is an afternoon concert: with the doors open at 2:30pm and the singing starting at 3:00pm.
Advance tickets are available from (01983) 612696.
Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey - Sunday December 13th, Porchfield, 7.30pm - Tickets now on sale...only £11 each
To buy tickets - telephone Vic King on 01983 730930 (evenings only) or Pete on 07921 942022.
http://www.dempseybroughton.com/
FolkStation 2009 video and Early Bird 2010 tickets
Go to www.folkstation.co.uk to see a new video of FolkStation 2009 and to book your early bird tickets for 2010.
Smoke and Mirrors - Gig on Sunday 6th December
Isle of Wight folk rock band, Smoke and Mirrors, has just announced that they are holding a charity concert on Sunday December 6th - for the Missing People charity (part of Lucie Blackman Trust). Tickets are only £5-00 and available from Ryde Castle Hotel and Isle of Wight Radio in person, or ring 01983 565112.
Folk On Wight CD now available
The CD is a companion to the Folk on Wight book with the songs noted in there. Available from Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, The Mace Shop in Brighstone, Frank & Maretta Heap of Native & Traditional. Priced at £5.
Gigs at The Quay Arts Centre, Newport
http://www.quayarts.org/
Acoustic Originals - Mondays, 7.30pm - see dates below
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 to Mon, 21 Dec 2009
Poetry and Music Open Mic Night
Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Boo Hewerdine, with Duncan Jones as support
Tuesday, December 1st. £11/£10.Box Office 01983-822490.
To contact "FolknStuff" please email rebpet@btinternet.com
A Traditional Christmas
English Folksong & Carols - Sunday 6th December, 3pm
Heather Wood from the legendary Young Tradition
with the Island’s own Dollymopps & Brian Reeves.
“The Young Tradition were a catalyst for new heights of harmony singing”
(BBC Radio 2)
The concert is on Sunday 6th December in the Upper Room at The Bargeman’s Rest in Little London (Newport, Isle of Wight).
Please note it is an afternoon concert: with the doors open at 2:30pm and the singing starting at 3:00pm.
Advance tickets are available from (01983) 612696.
Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey - Sunday December 13th, Porchfield, 7.30pm - Tickets now on sale...only £11 each
To buy tickets - telephone Vic King on 01983 730930 (evenings only) or Pete on 07921 942022.
http://www.dempseybroughton.com/
FolkStation 2009 video and Early Bird 2010 tickets
Go to www.folkstation.co.uk to see a new video of FolkStation 2009 and to book your early bird tickets for 2010.
Smoke and Mirrors - Gig on Sunday 6th December
Isle of Wight folk rock band, Smoke and Mirrors, has just announced that they are holding a charity concert on Sunday December 6th - for the Missing People charity (part of Lucie Blackman Trust). Tickets are only £5-00 and available from Ryde Castle Hotel and Isle of Wight Radio in person, or ring 01983 565112.
Folk On Wight CD now available
The CD is a companion to the Folk on Wight book with the songs noted in there. Available from Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, The Mace Shop in Brighstone, Frank & Maretta Heap of Native & Traditional. Priced at £5.
Gigs at The Quay Arts Centre, Newport
http://www.quayarts.org/
Acoustic Originals - Mondays, 7.30pm - see dates below
Mon, 21 Sep 2009 to Mon, 21 Dec 2009
Poetry and Music Open Mic Night
Thu, 10 Dec 2009
Boo Hewerdine, with Duncan Jones as support
Tuesday, December 1st. £11/£10.Box Office 01983-822490.
Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey
Vaguely Sunny Promotions Gigs and News
http://www.vaguelysunny.co.uk/ - for more info on all these...
Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey - Sunday 13th December
World famous folk artistes Joe Broughton (fiddle) and Kevin Dempsey (guitar/voice) are playing on the island on 13th of December at Porchfield Village Hall. Tickets and details - contact Pete Turner on 07921 942022
http://www.dempseybroughton.com/
http://www.myspace.com/joebroughtoncom
http://www.kevindempsey.co.uk/
Joe Broughton and Kevin Dempsey - Sunday 13th December
World famous folk artistes Joe Broughton (fiddle) and Kevin Dempsey (guitar/voice) are playing on the island on 13th of December at Porchfield Village Hall. Tickets and details - contact Pete Turner on 07921 942022
http://www.dempseybroughton.com/
http://www.myspace.com/joebroughtoncom
http://www.kevindempsey.co.uk/
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- Porchfield, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
- Musician and charity worker
What is your favourite traditional British folk song?
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Please could you let me know what your favourite British folk song is, as I am considering recording an album made up of people's favourite songs.
The Electric Strawbs - Sunday 1st June, Freshwater Memorial Hall, 7.30pm
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Tickets for the Electric Strawbs concert are selling fast, so get yours today by ringing the Quay Arts Centre on 01983 822490 or drop in to the Centre in Newport.
The concert is being promoted by Vaguely Sunny Promotions and support are Smoke and Mirrors (Acoustic) - local folk rock band in mellow mode.
The concert is being promoted by Vaguely Sunny Promotions and support are Smoke and Mirrors (Acoustic) - local folk rock band in mellow mode.
