Boxing Night on 31 January with Owen Woods

Do you feel the need to jump on the nearest soap-box? Box-clever by letting your creative juices run riot? Perhaps you already play a box-shaped instrument, sing songs by Boxcar Willie, or would like to show off those novelty boxer shorts you got for a christmas box? (Steady though – we don’t want to start a rebellion!) Or maybe you like to watch the Springboks play rugby? Think outside the box and bring along your ever-so-tenuous connection with boxes, be it musical, theatrical or virtual, to our ‘boxing night‘ themed song and tune session on Friday 31 January.

Owen Woods

Owen Woods

To add to the boxing mix, special guest and talented box-player Owen Woods will contribute a couple of showcase spots. Owen is a dynamic young melodeon player from Cambridge, who is increasingly sought after for folk clubs and festivals. As well as performing solo, he is also an experienced ceilidh musician. Owen has developed a personal style of performance, marrying tunes from different cultures and different periods. Prepare for strange time signatures, fluctuating rhythms and lush harmonies.

Free entry. Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffee available in the kitchen.

Norwich Folk Club Annual General Meeting will take place from 8 pm on Friday 21 February, followed at around 9 pm by a folk song session.

Jim Causley on 10 January

Jim Causley

Jim Causley

Five times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominee Jim Causley makes a very welcome return visit to Norwich Folk Club on Friday 10 January. Jim is reknowned for his warm and jovial stage presence and his rich singing voice has been likened to the fruitiest of ciders!

This talented singer and accordionist is passionate about traditional song and particularly that of his native Devon. Jim has also recently recorded an album of his own musical settings of the poems of distant relative Charles Causley to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of this celebrated Cornish poet.

Please contact us to reserve tickets £10 (£7 club members). Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffee available in the kitchen.