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Cambridge Folk ClubProgramme2006See our 2005 programme here6 January: Open Stage. Guest, the Club's sound man, Howard Roscoe. Howard plays guitar and harmonica, sometimes by themselves, or to accompany twentieth century songs. His guitar styles range from blues via jazz and ragtime to novel and eccentric arrangements; his harmonica interleaves wailing blues with descants and tunes. Entry: £4 (door), £2 (members). 13 January: Waking the Witch. Leeds-based acoustic group Patsy Matheson, Jools Parker, Becky Mills and Rachel Goodwin are women acting independently'. Formed in 2003 and with two albums, Like Everybody' and Hands and Bridges' to their credit, their style is characterized by close harmonies, energy, drive and creativity, reminiscent of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Support: Rosie Eade . Combining a powerful mix of reflection and anger, and performed with passion, Rosie's songs emanate depth and originality. Entry: £7 (door), £6 (advance), £5 (members). 20 January: Open Stage. Guest John Meed. John writes and performs songs about the people, places and events that resonate with him, ranging from his own family and personal experiences to struggles for freedom, peace and justice across the world. Entry: £4 (door), £2 (members). 27 January: Graham Robins with Andy Driver and Andy Hackett (bass), presents a repertoire which crosses musical borders, bringing together blues, soul, country and gospel. Support: Tom Colborn. Tom's music spans genuine-sounding Delta blues and funky ragtime fingerpicking. Entry: £7(door), £6(advance), £5(members). 3 February: Open Stage Guest Cambridge-based singer-songwriter Eddie Goya, who has been performing locally for the past two years. His music is melodic, contemporary folk in the classic vein. Entry: £4(door), £2(members) 10 February: The Crofters. Active on the local folk scene since 1964, these local heroes return to their roots to present an evening of traditional music. Support: Dave Jenkins, whose traditional background mixes happily with his more modern, self-penned compositions reflecting life and loveEntry: £7(door), £6 (advance), £5(members). 17 February: Eric Roche Tribute Concert. For this very special evening to celebrate the life and talent of guitarist Eric Roche, who regrettably died last Autumn, the Club presents fine fingerstyle guitarist Clive Carroll, Germany's rock guitar guru Peter Bursch, local luminaries The Free Agents with Myke Clifford, and the Club's own Graham Harrison. All proceeds will go to Eric's family. www.clivecarroll.co.uk www.peter-bursch.de Entry: £8(door), £7(advance), £6(members).
Support: Hensley and Wright. John Wright's sensitive acoustic guitar compliments Stella's powerful haunting voice. Glass Bridges is their newest CD. Entry: £9 (door), £8, (advance), £7(members). Entry: £8 (door), £7(advance), £6(members). Thursday 9th March: Robert Brown at the Troubadour . 10 March: Open Stage Guests Andy and Ali resist the temptation to play 80s Rock'n'Pop and, instead, give us jazzy folk standards. Entry: £4(door), £2(members)
Entry: £7(door), £6(advance), £5(members).
Entry: £9 (door), £8, (advance), £7(members). 31 March: Open Stage. This evening our guest from across the 'pond' - is New Jersey singer-songwriter Geoff Baker who will give us some 'acoustic devilry from the city of angels.' Entry: £4(door), £2(members) 7 April: Showcase. Enjoy the fine local talents of Rosie Eade, Tom Conway and Robert Brown Tom brings together witty, emotive lyrics, eclectic guitar styles and the vocal influences of Tom Waits and Johnny Cash.Guitarist Robert Brown of Smouldering Sons delivers a wealth of style and emotion within the Roots spectrum. His psychedelic folk-blues-jazz set is unique yet accessible, eccentric yet consistent. The amazing George Fothergill joins him on percussion to create a dynamic sound experience. Entry: £6(door), £5(advance), £4(members) 14 and 21 April: closed 28 April: Open Stage Tonight's guest is Steve Ferra. Steve's obvious love of traditional and contemporary folk songs shows in the way he paints melodic pictures with his expressive guitar playing and sensitive voice. Entry: £4(door), £2(members)
Entry: £9(door), £8(advance), £7(members) 12 May: Showcase. David Stevenson, Paul Goodwin, and Richard Heacock and Becky Price Singer-songwriter-guitarist David Stevenson writes and performs his own material, with a strong emphasis on historical narrative and his own experiences of travel and people. His recent debut CD 'Unfinished Lace' has been very well received. Aficionados Richard - fiddle and Becky - accordion play English and other traditional folk and have a particular interest in English dance and instrumental music. Share in it with them. Entry: £6(door), £5(advance), £4(members) 19 May: Steve Lockwood and Chris Newman Harmonica wizard Steve Lockwood and renowned blues guitarist Chris Newman present a style of playing and concert delivery harking back to the days of the "Songsters" when musicians would play a variety of styles, including American and European folk tunes , ragtime and blues . Every concert is a railroad trip through the flavours and emotions of America's deep south, from the turn of the 20th century to the present day. www.steve.ms www.chrisnewmangrooves.com Support: Tom Colborn. Tom's music spans genuine-sounding Delta blues and funky ragtime fingerpicking Entry: £8(door), £7(advance), £6(members) 26 May: Open Stage Entry: £4(door), £2(members). Entry: £8(door), £7(advance), £6(members)
Entry: £9(door), £8(advance), £7(members) 16 June: Showcase featuring Lubetkin, Sunday Driver and Red House. Lubetkin - Sue Aldred, Cliff Ashcroft and Duncan Lane - offer jazz-inflected folk and blues arrangements, plus thought-provoking self-penned lyrics. Sunday Driver are Cambridge's long-established ethnic fusion collective. Their acoustic performance brings together the essence of English folk and shimmering vibrancy of Eastern influences. Redhouse Amanda Hall and Richard Wildman - use distinctive vocals and ambitious guitar work to put across their original songs and arrangements of strange roots/soul gems with passion and conviction. Entry: £6(door), £5(advance), £4(members) 23 June: Open Stage Guest Al Lindsay. When Al was supporting Eric Roche at a Folk Club event, Eric encouraged Al to record his own songs, diversely inspired by Nick Drake, John Martyn, Joni Mitchell and Todd Rundgren. Despite featuring on a contemporary chill-out compilation, Al intends to stay 'organic and acoustic'. Entry: £4(door), £2(members) 30 June: An evening of jazzy folk with Galliard and The Usual Suspects. Enjoy the second of our joint billings: Making their first appearance at the Club, acoustic duo Galliard (Dave and Gay Reay) present a unique blend of acoustic jazz/folk. Dave is a stunning guitarist and arranger; Gay's silky voice effortlessly glides over the often unusual acoustic guitar accompaniment.
Entry: £8(door), £7(advance), £6(members) Guests Laura Cherry and friends. With her roots in Belfast, Laura performs her own songs and others drawing on diverse styles with both energy and reflection. Her strong, affecting vocals are ably supported by Marion Treby's atmospheric keyboard. Entry: £4(door), £2(members)
Entry: £8(door), £7(advance), £6(members) 21 July: Open Stage This, the Club's final night of the season before it hosts the Cambridge Folk Festival's Friday Night Club tent, is your chance to hear some of our best acoustic acts preparing for their appearance on the Club's Festival stage. A great way to end the season and get into the Festival spirit. Entry: £4(door), £2(members) 28 July: Cambridge Folk Festival Club Tent: Waking The Witch. 8.30 to 8.45pm: Paul Goodwin started writing songs in the late 90s, cutting his teeth on the local folk scene and building a modest reputation for intense performances, powerful lyrics and mild self-deprecation. With Dave Greeves on bass.
1 September: Open Stage: Guests Stella Hensley and John Wright, and Martin Kaszak and Sean Porter. To mark our first Open Stage after the summer break we will close the night with two guest duos of singer songwriters. Making a welcome return visit to the Club are Stella Hensley and John Wright, whose set will feature material from their latest CD Glass Bridges. We will also feature newcomers to the Club Martin Kaszak (vocals and guitar) and Sean Porter (guitar) who will play their own blend of music, with influences as wide-ranging as Show of Hands and Blind Blake. Remember to come early to book a slot. Entry £4 (door), £2 (members), performers free.8 September: Showcase: Marc Besselink and Rob de Jong; Grandpa George and the Jumping Fleas Ukelele Band. Enjoy a night of contrasting styles and influences with our very different guests from far and near. Our European guests are Marc Besselink (vocals and piano) and Rob de Jong (guitar) from the Amsterdam band Kramer. They will be playing material from their latest project 'Lifestyle'. Look out for the influence of Pink Floyd. Also appearing will be locals Grandpa George and the Jumping Fleas Ukelele Band. Entry £6 (door), £5 (advance), £4 (members).
Entry £8 (door), £7 (advance), £6 (members).
29 September: Open Stage: Guest Jason Hakin. Another opportunity for you to book a spot to perform. Please remember to arrive early as our Open Stage nights can be very popular. We close this evening with another guest artist making his first appearance at the Cambridge Folk Club, Canadian singer-songwriter Jason Hakin. Entry £4 (door), £2 (members), performers free. 6 October: Fran McGillivray and Mike Burke, and Strangeworld. Fran McGillivray (bass, flute, vocals) provides expressive and powerful vocals while Mike Burke (guitar, mandola, vocals) accompanies dextrously. Their jazzy-tinged blues is supplemented with interpretations of popular British and American folk song. Contrast this with instrumental four-piece band Strangeworld's haunting take on traditional music. 'Strangeworld play beautiful music. Straight to the heart. Great musicians. Wonderful tunes.' (Pete Morton). Entry £7 (door), £6 (advance), £5 (members). 13 October: Nell Bryden. Making a stop off in Cambridge on this visit to the old country, Brooklyn-native Nell Bryden sings soulful self-penned numbers influenced by the long history of the Blues, R & B, county and jazz. Support tbc. Entry £7 (door), £6 (advance), £5 (members).
27 October: Open Stage with guests Sky West and Crooked: Your chance to perform. Guests this evening are the duo Sky West and Crooked. Entry £4 (door), £2 (members), performers free. 3 November: Showcase with friends from the Mayflower Folk Club. The Mayflower Folk Club meets once a month at the Portland Arms. Your chance to sample some of the great traditional folk music from their regular performers, including Debbie Patterson Jones, Bernie Kedge and Joy Rutherford. www.mayflowerfolkclub.org.ukEntry £6 (door), £5 (advance), £4 (members). 10 November: The Whateverly Brothers featuring George Breakfast. Support: Emily Barker. "She is one of those talents that comes along once in a lifetime, if you're lucky." (Maverick magazine Pickin and Grinnin review ) Entry £7 (door), £6 (advance), £5 (members). 17 November: Open Stage: with guest Robert Brown. Guitarist Robert Brown delivers a wealth of style and emotion within the Roots spectrum. His psychedelic folk-blues-jazz set is unique yet accessible, eccentric yet consistent. A chance to hear some material from his CD in progress which he will launch with us in the New Year. Entry £4 (door), £2 (members), performers free. 24 November: Emma and the Professor, and Tom Leary (Feast of Fiddles).
Support: Tony Clarke. Tony regularly performs at our Open Stage nights. Now we have a chance to hear more of his thoughtfully arranged material. Entry £7 (door), £6 (advance), £5 (members).
Support: Grandpa George and the Jumping Fleas Ukelele Band. Five local women who play with fun, energy and a whole load of Whizz! Entry £9 (door), £8 (advance), £7 (members) 8 December: Local band Lightning Jack launch their CD .
Support: John Meed. John writes and performs 'beautifully melodic heartfelt songs' about the people, places and events that resonate with him, and will be playing songs from his new album, 'Powder of the Stars'. Entry £6 (door), £5 (advance), £4 (members). 15 December: Keith Pearson's Coup de Grass.
Support: The Cage Hill Hillbillies. Stars of both stage and screen and rugby and football pitches - they will explain! - Ryan Noyes and Kieran Raja are tender teenagers growing up in the bluegrass mould, something of a rarity in these parts. Listen to their bluegrass tunes from greats such as Bill Monroe and Gillian Welch as well as their own compositions, all played on geetar, mandolin and mandocello. Yee Haa! Entry £8 (door), £7 (advance), £6 (members). COMING UP FOR 2007... Already booked for 2007! 26 th January: Mundy-Turner UK singer-songwriter Jay Turner and Australian singer-songwriter musician Catherine Mundy celebrate their ten year collaboration with a new album 'Ha'Penny Tweedle.'
23 rd February: Guitarists night in celebration of Eric Roche with Peter Bursch, Roland Chadwick, the Ouse Brothers and Anne L Ryan
23 rd March: Nick Barraclough and the Burglars of Barcelona To be confirmed 27 th April: Emily Barker and Red Clay Halo Rich and varied acoustic music from the local scene. The Halo support guitarist and songwriter Emily's material with interwoven accompaniments on accordion, flute, cello, violin and bass.
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