Welcome to the Dorking Folk Club website and our programme page.
We continue to have some restrictions in place following the Covid pandemic. Currently:
- People should not attend the club if they have any symptoms (no matter how mild) of any acute illness that could be Covid. These include symptoms associated with the common cold, flu, raised temperature and / or digestive upsets.
We will post updates here so please check the website regularly.
Please note that admission to the Club is by card payment only and that this is also the preferred method of payment at the bar.
For all evenings, doors open at 8pm and the entertainment commences at 8:30pm.
We cannot admit dogs or other pets to the Folk Club. Guide and assistance dogs are permitted and we would be grateful for advance warning of these.
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06 December 2023 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 Our final evening before the break – the Club reopens on 10th January 2024. 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. |
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Break until the New Year – returning on 10th January 2024 |
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10 January 2024 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 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. |
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17 January 2024 Paul Downes Entrance £TBC Paul Downes is an English folk guitarist, singer and composer. He has appeared on eight albums with various bands, made three solo albums and has over 150 session credits. He has toured every concert venue, theatre and festival in Britain, plus many tours in the USA and Europe, as well as appearing in cabaret in the West Indies and news reading in the USA. |
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24 January 2024 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 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. |
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31 January 2024 Hilary Spencer Entrance £10 Hilary Spencer has sung with various folk outfits, like Artisan and Quicksilver (with the late Grant Baynham) performing traditional and contemporary songs. She is currently performing solo. She has a wide repertoire of traditional, contemporary and comical songs, and is a wonderful entertainer with a big personality and a fantastic, strong vocal delivery. |
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07 February 2024 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 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. |
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14 February 2024 Martyn Wyndham-Read with Iris Bishop Entrance £12 Martyn Wyndham-Read performs English and Australian traditional and contemporary songs. A masterful singer and guitarist whose performance is second to none. These days he is accompanied by Iris Bishop on harmony vocals and concertina. Don’t miss this fantastic evening.
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21 February 2024 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 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. |
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28 February 2024 Anna Ryder Entrance £12 Anna Ryder is a multi-instrumentalist and song writer who has played with and for many different artists including Fairport Convention, Eddie Reader and Julianne Regan (All About Eve). Anna’s songs ‘Bring Me Back My Feathers’, ‘The Crowd’ and ‘Sailing Boat’ have been recorded, covered and toured by Fairport. After ill health caused the cancellation of her appearance last year, we are pleased to welcome her for what promises to be a great evening. |
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06 March 2024 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 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. |
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13 March 2024 Dave Ellis and Boo Howard Entrance £10 Dave Ellis and Boo Howard are an integral part of the British folk scene and a firm favourite with audiences up and down the land, with regular appearances at festivals and folk clubs. The pair became a solid partnership renowned for their unusual blend of powerful song writing, exquisite guitar playing and beautiful harmonies. With Boo’s wonderful voice and Dave’s stunning song writing and guitar playing, they are always classy, imaginative and engaging. |
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20 March 2024 Singers’ Night Entrance £3 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. |
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27 March 2024 Local Showcase Entrance £3 A singers’ night with an extended showcase of three local performers in the second half. |
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The Club is closed for Easter. We return on 10th April 2024 with a singers’ night. Coming up: - The Twagger Band (17th April) and Wizz Jones (15th May) plus many more. |
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