Category Archives: Song session

Showcase with Triette at the session on Friday 14 March

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TrietteShowcase guests at the song session on Friday 14 March will be Nick Wiseman-Ellis and Nic Zuppardi of Triette, both accomplished graduates from the Folk and Tradiitonal Music degree based at Newcastle University. Their distinctive sound is grounded in the tradition of French and Breton dance music, as well as the rich music traditions of Sweden and England, with driving interpretations of traditional material and vivid arrangements influenced by folk dance. They have performed at festivals and folk clubs across Europe, collaborated with Karen Tweed and German folk group Iontach, as well as being finalists in the Swedish Young Folk Band of the Year Awards 2011.

All welcome. Bring songs, tunes and your own drinks. Teas and coffee available in the kitchen. Free entry.

 

Boxing Night on 31 January with Owen Woods

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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.

Party season!

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Our Christmas Party song session will be held on Friday 20 December. Seasonal songs and tunes and party pieces very welcome. Bring your own drinks and food to share, and a prize for the raffle if you will. A good chance to unwind and catch up with friends before the big day.

There will be a soothing song session upstairs on Friday 27 December.

On Tuesday 31 December we’ll celebrate Old Year’s Night with songs, tunes and party pieces. The best fancy dress will be rewarded with a dinky hamper of local produce. There will also be some ceilidh dances, lots of singing and tune-making. Musicians are invited to join the band. Free entry, with a grand raffle. Bring your own drinks, some food to share and maybe a raffle prize.