Autumn/Winter (October - March) 2004/2005 Programme
October 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for October 2004.
1 October 8pm
Kellie is a talented and original singer songwriter. Her unique style fuses many influences including jazz, folk, and roots and contemporary acoustic music. Kellie’s debut solo album Tenacious brought her critical acclaim from fellow musicians, music magazines and national press and radio. Her songs have been described as ‘fresh’ and ‘infectious’, and her voice as ‘effortless’, ‘classy’, and ‘timeless.’
A local singer, Lynette’s love of songs and music of all styles prevents her from being categorised. At home with both a capella and accompanied work, Lynette favours songs whose lyrics and music have depth and meaning.
8 October 8pm
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Not quite a legend in their own lunchtime, Camus, are reuniting after 20 years. A blast from the past, some will remember this band for their elegant arrangements of traditional English and Irish song and dance tunes. Add to this a touch of swing and some original compositions, and you will hear the 'Camus' treatment. The line up comprises Greg Smith, fiddle; Hazel Smith, hammered dulcimer; Andrew Burn, melodeon, guitar, vocals; Dave Somerville, bass guitar, flute, keyboards; Brian Cleary, guitar, mandolin, bazouki; Debbie Patterson Jones, vocals, bodhran.
15 October 8pm
Mooncoin creates an exciting and distinctive sound which is entertaining, and yet emotive. Their material is taken from the traditions of Ireland, England, Sweden and a wealth of music covering much of eastern Europe and the northern hemisphere. They have two CDs available, the latest is Spinndrift (2003). "…Mooncoin's music is distinctive and original but always accessible to a wide range of tastes. We had a great night with them at Acoustic Routes and look forward to having them back. Highly recommended." Acoustic Routes, Cambridge
Goodwin’s burnished blend of downbeat domestic poetry and cracked acoustic beauty calls to mind the West Coast ‘sadcore’ of Red House Painters, American Music Club and Idaho, never losing sight of its uniquely personal British origins. "Paul is happy to call his songs sad, but that doesn’t do them justice. He sings about the ordinary tragedies that young men face, the everyday losses no one wants to acknowledge, the perfection of unhappiness. He once told me he was big in Harlow; I think he could be big full stop.The club will be full for this one: be there, or be cubic." Richard Wildman
Rick Sanders & Jim Gosney, guitars and vocals, enjoy playing those blues, with powerful originality and soulfulness. They strip 'em down to the bone.
22 October 8pm - Sold Out
Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy between them have performed literally hundreds of different songs and tunes. Like the best folk clubs, they have survived so long because they know how to adapt. Whilst some artists, and clubs, have floundered because nothing changed, Waterson and Carthy, in their various guises survive because they do. True, traditional songs remain at the heart of their repertoire, but then so do modern songs. Both continue to push away at the edges so that they can bring something new into the genre. This success can be measured by Norma’s Mercury nomination and Martin’s MBE awarded for services to folk music, the first of its kind.
Jerimiah is lyrically insightful and musically sophisticated, his songs have a reputation for inspiring, moving and captivating his audience. "He is a magnetic performer with songwriting talent way ahead of that of his peers." "Cambridge Folk Club"
29 October 8pm
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Andrew Noyes writes songs about family and friends. Not averse to the odd humorous lyric that baffles both himself and his audience!
November 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for November 2004.
5 November 8pm
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combines witty, emotive lyrics with eclectic guitar styles and the vocal influence of Tom Waits and Johnny Cash.
12 November 8pm
The Cambridge Folk Club celebrates the 40th anniversary of its inauguration in the company of Show of Hands. Steve Knightley and Phil Beer are England's most successful acoustic roots duo. Their widespread appeal is based on the combined power of Steve's original songs, the quality of the vocals and harmonies, and their multi-instrumental virtuosity. † Venue: Comberton Leisure, Comberton Village College, West St., Comberton, Cambs. CB3 7DU. View map.
19 November 8pm
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Alias Grace combine Irish singer Sandra O'Neill's silken toned vocals with Peter Chilvers' reflective piano accompaniments, creating hauntingly melancholy songs reminiscent of Joni Mitchell and June Tabor. "Understated and enchanting" "Rock'n'Reel"
26 November 8pm
John Spiers plays melodeons and sings. Jon Boden is lead singer and plays fiddle. Their musical partnership was forged in the vibrant heat of the Oxford Folk Session Scene. Regarded by those who first heard them as a musical match made in heaven, their shockingly original slant on the best of the English tradition rapidly attracted recognition and excitement. It wasn’t long before Fellside Records spotted them and with just two days in the studio John and Jon produced their first album Through & Through, followed by stunning reviews from press and media across the UK.
Gary Woolley has been collecting and writing songs for over thirty years. His musical influences are drawn from a broad range of British and American songwriters. His guitar style is reminiscent of Gaughan and Carthy, with a equally nostalgic vocal style.
December 2004 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for December 2004.
3 December 8pm
MALINKY's striking vocals and song-based repertoire, as well as their instrumental flair, define one of the most distinctive sounds to emerge from the Scottish folk-scene over the last decade. The vibrant voices of Karine Polwart and Steve Byrne remain at the heart of Malinky's material, as do their sympathetic string accompaniments. Whistle and bodhran player Mark Dunlop steps forward for the first time as a powerful solo singer and Jon Bews adds his swinging fiddle style and resonant harmony voice. But the most exciting development sees Malinky expand from four to five members with the addition of the wonderful Irish button-box and whistle player Leo McCann.
Last year Lesley Curtis produced and released her debut original album 'Shock Delayed' which is a mix of folk, country, rock and spiritual music. But you should know that in 2002 she was asked to star in the touring theatre show 'A Musical Tribute to Eva Cassidy' - an honour she delightfully accepted. It has been very successful and is an ongoing project. Lesley's music explores jazz, blues and her love for modern and traditional folk music.
December 8pm
"Liz Simcock is a great songwriter and gorgeous singer with a relaxed, endearing stage presence. We have seen her grow from strength to strength as a performer. She now stands easily alongside any of the female singer/songwriters working on the acoustic/folk music scene." Hitchen Folk Club "Simcock cites a number of influences on her music from Christine Collister, to Bob Dylan via Billy Bragg, Richard Thompson Nancy Griffith and Eddi Reader, whilst some of these influences can be seen Simcock is a talent in very much her own right." Folk and Roots Music
Pete Smith and John Buckley play a unique mix of Jazz, Blues, Folk, Ragtime, Swing, Country, Calypso & Baroque. “...if you like acoustic guitar playing at it’s best these guys are simply phenomenal.” Chris Rockcliffe, Club Acoustic, Buxton
Steve's well-crafted lyrics on life and love, enhanced by Fiona's crystal voice, will make this a performance to remember!
17 December 8pm
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No Fixed Abode's musical combination of Una Walsh's unique, powerful voice along with Tony Dean's stylish guitar playing, will not fail to draw you into their spell. Their 12-track album Acoustic Attitude will take you on a musical and emotional roller coaster. With tracks that haunt like Fly Away; others that display a raw energy like War; to Coffee talking of the bitter aftertaste of a relationship break- up, listening to No Fixed Abode will certainly unsettle you for duration and beyond.
January 2005 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for January 2005.
7 January 8pm
In order that we are fair to everyone, we ask
performers to come along by 7.30 to book a slot; please perform two songs lasting no
longer than 8 minutes. This means we can have 12 acts in an evening. The
performance schedule is settled between 7.30 and 8pm. We start the performance at
8pm. We expect performers to stay and listen as a gesture of goodwill in support
to their fellow musicians.
James Erskine and Lu Durup perform original material and covers from The Counting Crows to Eva Cassidy with a flavour of jazz and blues style vocals and acoustic guitar.
14 January 8pm
Last seen at the Cambridge Folk Club in November, and prior to that the Cambridge Folk Festival, this 5-piece Cambridge-based traditional Irish music band has an average age of 15. Emerging from the Cambridge Irish Comhaltas scene, their tight performance puts them at the razor's edge of young musical talent in the British Isles. They need to be seen to be believed.
21 January 8pm
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28 January 8pm
In 2005 Bob Fox celebrates 30 years in the business of folk music. He has worked with the likes of Tom McConville and Stu Luckly, and has played support on tours with Richard Thompson and Ralph McTell. Topic Records released his album 'Borrowed Moments' in 2003 which Mike Harding daubed as 'truly wonderful'. This album reflects Bob's eclectic live repertoire, a powerful voice and a sound instrumental virtuosity. Support: Alan Bailey
February 2005 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for February 2005.
4 February 8pm
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A blend of lyrical acoustic song awaits the listener. Anne L Ryan and Dave Jenkins offer self-penned material and a reinterpretation of many of the songs of the Old School Folk Collective from the singer-songwriter era of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
11 February 8pm
This band went down a storm when they played their first re-uniting gig in October. They make elegant arrangements of traditional English and Irish song and dance tunes. Add to this a touch of swing and some original compositions, and you will hear the 'Camus' treatment. The line comprises Greg Smith, fiddle; Hazel Smith, hammered dulcimer; Andrew Burn, melodeon, guitar, vocals; Dave Somerville, bass guitar, flute, keyboards; Brian Cleary, guitar, mandolin, bazouki; Debbie Patterson Jones, vocals, bodhran. 
fingerstyle guitarists As individual guitarists in their own right Steve Newman and Tony Cox are unparalleled in South Africa as the most innovative guitar players that that part of the world has ever seen. Cox embraces the sound of the steel-string while Newman's preference is nylon; both have explored the depths of their instruments with a wide-ranging musical curiosity that sees them today as guitar players that have carved out their own unique style of playing. Based on finger-style, each player's technique enables him to sit alone and play melody, bass-lines and rhythm, all seemingly at the same time.
A new arrival to Cambridge from the land down under Rachel brings with her a musical style that mixes her celtic origins with the mountains and leascape of her homeland. Having performed in folk festivals in NZ as part of an all female blues/folk band 'Ruby Blue' and just recently as a solo singer/songwriter at the Dunedin Folk Festival, Rachel's music merges the world of the traditional ballader with contemporary celtic melodies influenced by a range of Irish, English, Australian, New Zealand and American folk singers.
18 February 8pm
Robb is one of the finest songwriters working in the UK today. His songs feature in the repertoires of such artists from folk legend Roy Bailey to acclaimed cabaret diva Barb Jungr to Dover ska band Hey Rudi!. He enjoys a similarly diverse spectrum of critical acclaim – " a modern-day Dostoyevsky" said the USs Dirty Linen; Mojo made the double CD Gentle Men Folk Album Of The Month; while The Daily Telegraph made it their Folk Album Of 1998. Tony Benn, the UK's leading radical politician, says Johnson's "Winter Turns To Spring" is his favourite song. "his songs are incisive and clever and witty and you can sing them on your way to work" Boff, Chumbawamba "Great song – wish I'd written it!" Tom Robinson
25 February 8pm
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Sunday Driver return with their unique blend of eastern and western sounds and new line up of sitar, harp, vocals and tabla.
March 2005 Programme
Welcome to the Cambridge Folk Club Programme for March 2005.
4 March 8pm
To mark forty years of live acoustic music the Cambridge Folk Club launches a CD of songwriters from its current Open Stage list. Artists are: Alan Bailey; Alias Grace; Andrew Noyes; Anne L Ryan, Amanda Hall & Richard Wildman; Dave Jenkins; Jeri Newcombe; Joe Bogggs; Tom Colborn; Paul Goodwin; Tom Conway. All artists will perform original songs from their repertoire, including the track performed on this CD. All profit from this CD goes to the Cambridge Folk Club.
11 March 8pm
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Rosie Eade combines her love of folk, jazz and her 3/4 size classical guitar to produce delicately crafted and thoughtful songs perfect for her clear, strong voice.
18 March 8pm
"Jez has the knack of transferring what might appear to us lesser mortals as a passing
thought into an eloquent art form. Fortunately for the general public his songs are
destined to find a far wider audience than just 'folk' due in no small part to their
accessible nature. The title track 'Donnini Doolally' [of his album 'Doolally'] ably
demonstrates the point in that it takes for its subject matter the tale of Dennis Donnini
who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for valour only for his father to be
snubbed by the authorities after wishing to thank the King personally for the award. Heart
wrenching stuff that has been diligently researched and in many respects I'm sure for the
family they will appreciate the song far more than the accolade of receiving the medal
itself".
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