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Dan McKinnon on Friday 10 April

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We are very much looking forward to welcoming Canadian singer songwriter Dan McKinnon back to Norwich Folk Club on Friday 10 April. Dan’s rich voice combined with skilful story-telling give his songs an absorbing quality akin to those of Stan Rogers. His repertoire does include some of Stan’s songs, as well as traditional songs and others that will be familiar. There will also be plenty of rousing choruses to join in with!

This is a concert not to be missed, so please let us know if you would like us to save tickets, using the contact details on the ‘Future events’ page. The evening starts at 7.30 pm.

Pete Morton on Friday 9 January

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On Friday 9 January we look forward to welcoming Pete Morton and his ‘Sailor Swift’ show, with 400 years of songs, story-telling and good humour.

A seventeenth-century shipwrecked sailor haunts a harbour tavern, sharing tales and songs: ‘a mesmerising performance, a non-stop cavalcade of vignettes and quips’ (Pete Kenny).

Tickets are still available – for more info and booking details check out our Future events page.

Jackie Oates and Mike Cosgrave on Friday 10 October

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Jackie Oates is a folk singer, song-writer and musician. A central figure in English traditional music, Jackie is regarded as one of the country’s best loved folk performers. Her 8th solo studio album, Gracious Wings, took flight in September 2022, receiving acclaim from the music press both within and beyond the folk genre.

In the 14 years since her iconic coming of age album Hyperboreans, Jackie has continued to build her large and varied following, write her own material, include surprising covers into her albums and breathe new life into the traditional gems she unearths.

Jackie collaborates with a diverse array of artists. She was a member of The Imagined Village with Eliza & Martin Carthy and Billy Bragg among others; the band performed at festivals in 2022 including Beautiful Days. In Norwich, Jackie will be accompanied by Mike Cosgrave (piano, accordion, guitar).

Let us know if you would like tickets (£15 non-members, £12 club members), by emailing via our contact page. Bring your own drinks – teas and coffee available in the kitchen.

Georgia Shackleton Trio on Friday 5 September

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Captivating songwriting and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three-part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Georgia Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia, and beyond.

The trio features Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaron Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin and banjo}. Collectively the band draw influence from British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, whilst Georgia’s flair for sourcing largely unsung material from East Anglia keeps the band firmly rooted in their local tradition.

The evening starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£15 non-members, £12 club members) can be reserved via the email link on our contact page. Payment is in cash on the door. Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffees available in the kitchen, 50p. We also have a donation box for a local food bank, if you would like to bring something along.

The Wilderness Yet on Friday 11 April

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The Wilderness Yet combines the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. They have earned audiences’ esteem as consummate musicians and singers, weaving an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs with a cappella three-part harmonies and luscious instrumental arrangements.They have earned as 

From their eponymous debut The Wilderness Yet (2020), to their seasonal celebration Turn The Year Round (2021), to their last studio album, What Holds The World Together (2022), The Wilderness Yet have have consistently created genre-breaking music earning them hundreds of first-class reviews from the global music press, airplay on the BBC & RTÉ, and performances at festivals from Cambridge to Folk by the Oak.

The evening starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£15 non-members, £12 club members) can be reserved via the email link on our contact page. Payment is in cash on the door. Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffees available in the kitchen, 50p.

The Wilsons on Friday 7 March

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We look forward very much to welcoming The Wilsons back to Norwich Folk Club on Friday 7 March. These brothers bring songs from the Northeast with fantastic harmonies sung at full power. They made an unforgettable journey as part of Sting’s musical ‘The Last Ship’, a tribute to the Tyneside ship-building tradition, which was launched on Broadway in 2013. See The Wilsons singing Big Steamers from 43.10 onwards on this link.

The evening starts at 7.30 pm. Reserve tickets (£15 club members, £18 non-members) by sending an email via our contact form. At the time of writing there are still some tickets available. Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffee available in the kitchen. There is limited space In the car park, so you may need to park in a nearby street.

 

The Brothers Gillespie on Friday 4 October

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Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘weaving an especially compelling magic’, and ‘showing British acoustic music in its best possible light’, the music of Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie is animated by lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi-instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony’ (Sam Lee).

’The stars of the show were The Brothers Gillespie … Imagine the guitar work of the early Nic Jones, the close harmony of the Dransfields and the commitment and honesty of Bob Davenport rolled into two brothers and you’ll get some idea.’ (Mike Harding)

Canadian singer Jesse Thom will be in support, and there will also be some floor spots.

The evening starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£13 non-members, £10 club members) can be reserved via our contact page. Bring your own drinks. Teas and coffees available in the kitchen, 50p.

Jim Causley on Friday 13 September

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More than simply a folk-singer, multi-award-winning singer-songwriter and musician Jim Causley is an all-round entertainer and his concerts give a full night of beautiful singing, moving ballads, hilarious ditties and everything in between. Drawing equally from traditional repertoire, modern songs as well as his own compositions and settings of poems by his relative, the celebrated Cornish poet Charles Causley. All accompanied on piano and various accordions and served with a gurt dollop of Westcountry humour, an evening with Jim is an evening not to be missed!

Since the release of his debut album in 2005, Causley’s unique voice and persona have helped him become one of the most well-loved and respected figures of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. West country father of folk Geoff Lakeman described Causley as possessing ‘a voice in a million‘ in a recent interview in the Western Morning News, some accolade indeed! 

The concert starts at 7.30 pm. Tickets (£13 non-members, £10 club members) can be reserved by emailing us via the contact page. Bring your own drinks – teas and coffee available in the kitchen for 50p.

Sound Tradition on Friday 3 May

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On Friday 3 May we welcome a cappella folk foursome Sound Tradition (David, Linda, Catherine and Moose), who sing a varied repertoire  in glorious harmony, ranging from lively chorus songs to lilting ballads and from medieval times to the present day, but always with an ear for the English folk tradition.

Hailing from East Anglia, Sound Tradition have supported a wide range of top singers at clubs and festivals across the country. ‘Powerful and rousing songs with lovely harmonies.’ Pete Morton

The evening starts at 7.30 pm and you can save seats by emailing via our contact page. Tickets for non-members are £13 and for members are £10. Bring your own drinks, and teas and coffee are available in the kitchen. We have a donation box for a local food bank if you would like to bring something along. Parking is available on Constitution Hill and St Clements Hill if the car park is full.

 

Damien Barber and Mike Wilson on Friday 1 March

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On Friday 1 March we look forward to welcoming Damien Barber and Mike Wilson, two of the finest exponents of traditional song.

A proud Norfolk man, born, bred and heavily influenced by such earlier Norfolk singers as Walter Pardon and Peter Bellamy, Damien Barber is a stylish and distinctive singer, be it unaccompanied or alongside his guitar or concertina. Though he has now resided for some time in West Yorkshire, his roots remain firmly planted in his beloved East Anglia. 

Mike Wilson is the youngest member of the inimitable Wilson Family, the powerful Teesside singing siblings who have raised the rafters at many a festival and folk club event over the years. His musical heritage remains emphatically that of the North East – an evocative mixture of rural and industrial folk songs, both traditional and modern. 

Together, Damien and Mike share an incredibly rich repertoire of traditional songs from around the country, as well as drawing on the work of modern folk writers such as Peter Bellamy, Ewan MacColl and Mike Waterson.

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. The concert starts at 7.30 pm. Bring your own drinks – teas and coffee available in the kitchen. Parking available at the hall and in nearby streets.