Come out and enjoy a good evening’s folk! Lots of variety and a warm welcome awaits in our venue at Dorking Golf Club (click here for directions).
The club meets each Wednesday except for breaks during August and over Christmas.
Please be prepared to pay in cash as the club does not have the facilities for card payments.
13 Feb 2019 |
Entrance £9 |
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IAN W BROWN |
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In 1999, when farming became as precarious as the record business, Ian answered the call for Britain’s farmers to diversify and went back into the music industry full time. Ian is a singer songwriter and guitarist from Hampshire. From Folk, Country, Dance to Pop and beyond. He has written songs for Fisherman’s Friends, Show Of Hands and many others beside. 2018 saw Ian return to the road to play a few of his songs that have graced the charts and so many more that haven’t. His finely-honed every man tales and self-deprecating musical outings are interspersed with tall tales from the music business, life, love and the universe. |
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20 Feb 2019 |
Entrance £3 |
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SINGERS’ NIGHT |
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Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. The Singers' Night 'join in' tune played after the interval can be found in "English pub session tunes" by Dave Mallinson, ISBN 1 899512 65 9 Tonight’s Join-in tune is: Foul Weather Call – D |
27 Feb 2019 |
Entrance £9 |
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BRIAN PETERS |
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Brian is a true all-rounder, on the one hand a passionate singer able to tackle big songs, and on the other a multi-instrumentalist acknowledged as one of England’s leading exponents of the anglo concertina and melodeon and a skilled guitarist as well. Having begun his career in the folk clubs of England, he’s taken his music to stages all over the world, touring regularly in America, Europe and Australia, but always retaining a deep commitment to the musical traditions of his native country. |
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06 March 2019 |
Entrance £9 |
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VICKI SWAN & JONNY DYER |
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Vicki & Jonny effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary interpretations whilst equally creating original self-penned tunes and songs that are entirely at home in the tradition. Out of this combination they have developed a sound that is both familiar and fresh. Vicki is well known for the traditional playing of Swedish bagpipes and runs workshops and teaches the nyckelharpa around the UK. Jonny’s outstanding technical ability coupled with a wide-ranging musical taste has made him a tireless and forceful musical innovator. Jonny has been singing and playing choral music, soul, jazz, playford and folk for as long as he can remember. He plays a myriad of instruments from guitar, sazouki and digital harpsichord to a “Bors Anders” Cow Horn. We may need a bigger stage tonight! |
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13 March 2019 |
Entrance £3 |
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Our singers’ nights are open to anyone wishing to perform one or two acoustic items for the enjoyment of all. Each floor spot should take no more than 10 minutes. Our regular singers' nights are often well attended. Although the MC tries to accommodate all performers, this cannot be guaranteed on busy nights. If you are keen to perform, please arrive in good time and let the door person know. The Singers' Night 'join in' tune played after the interval can be found in "English pub session tunes" by Dave Mallinson, ISBN 1 899512 65 9 Tonight’s Join-in tune is: Andrew Carr – D |
20 March 2019 |
Entrance £12 |
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NINEBARROW |
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Ninebarrow are a duo consisting of Jon Whitley (vocals, mandola, harmonium, piano) and Jay LaBouchardiere (vocals, harmonium). They have been gaining rave reviews from the likes of Mark Radcliffe since they turned professional in 2017.
As well as crafting unique and engaging original material, Ninebarrow take a wide-range of traditional folk songs and rework them in their own, distinctive way. Not only exceptional singers and musicians, they are equally passionate about the stories behind their songs - combining their music with history, folklore and storytelling. |
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More great acts to come in 2019, so keep checking this website for further details and updates . . .
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27 March 2019 |
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Special Charity Night |
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10 April 2019 |
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Steve Tilston |
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24 April 2019 |
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Richard Digance |
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08 May 2019 |
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Dave Burland |
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22 May 2019 |
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annA rydeR |
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05 June 2019 |
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Quicksilver |
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19 June 2019 |
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Stanley Accrington |
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03 July 2019 |
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Steve Turner |
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17 July 2019 |
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Reg Meuross |
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31 July 2019 |
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Jack Rutter |
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18 September 2019 |
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Liz Simcock |
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25 September 2019 |
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Milton Hide |
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09 October 2019 |
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Craig & Willoughby |
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30 October 2019 |
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Geoff Lakeman |
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06 November 2019 |
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Tom McConville |
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13 November 2019 |
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Singers’ Night – for Children in Need |
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20 November 2019 |
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AGM and Singers’ Night |
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27 November 2019 |
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Harbottle & Jonas |
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Important Information
Notice: Dorking Folk Club gives no warranty that artists named in the Programme or any publicity will perform at any particular time, or at all, and reserve the right to present alternative performers and re-programme events where unforeseen circumstances prevail. However, every effort will be made to carry out the programme as advertised.
Note: phone number below is for Dorking Folk Club not Dorking Golf Club.