Sunday 1 November 2015

The Village Folk Club with Jim Causley

Tuesday 17 November
Taurus Bar and Kitchen, 1 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 
£10 full price on the door / £8 concessions

We've a special treat for November in the shape of the marvellous Jim Causley.
Five times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominee Jim Causley is a singer/musician who is passionate about traditional song and particularly that of his native West Country. Jim has become renowned for his natural gift for interpreting traditional song, his deep, rich voice which belies his years and his relaxed and playful stage presence.
So join us on the 17th November downstairs at Taurus Bar for an evening to remember. Doors open at 7.30 for an 8pm start. Floor singers/musicians welcome. Join the Facebook event here.

Wednesday 23 September 2015

The Village Folk Club with Zoe Mulford

Tuesday 20 October
Taurus Bar and Kitchen, 1 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 
£6 full price on the door / £4 concessions

We're delighted to welcome back to the club transatlantic singer songwriter, Zoe Mulford. You might remember the song about the knickers, or the song about her clown relatives... Zoe's songs are the kind that reach out and stick in your head. Her sensitive banjo playing and her warm vocals make her a delight to listen to. Make sure you come along and join in with her rousing choruses.

Monday 7 September 2015

The Village Folk Club with The Arrowsmiths – back at Taurus!

Tuesday 15 September
Taurus Bar and Kitchen, 1 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 
£8 full price on the door / £6 concessions

We're delighted to be back at our regular haunt, Taurus, and who better to bed us back in than Richard and Jess Arrowsmith?
You might have seen them as one half of the sublime Melrose Quartet, but Richard and Jess have been performing as a duo for years... gorgeous vocals and beautiful arrangements of English song. We can't wait to have them at The Village, and we look forward to seeing you there. As ever, join the Facebook page here.

Sunday 5 July 2015

The Village Folk Club with Kirsty Bromley

Tuesday 21 July
Upstairs at the Britons Protection, 50 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 
£8 full price on the door / £6 concessions

“Kirsty Bromley is a singer of songs of social justice, traditional songs and songs from the heart. Her voice is effortless yet stirring, at times ethereal but always earthy and with strong roots. Musical and beguiling.” Nancy Kerr, BBC2 Folk Singer of the Year 2015.

Village Folk Clubbers may remember when Kirsty led us in a few of our Christmas Carol evenings. Well, we'd delighted to welcome her back for a full set of her own material, especially as the release of her debut album is only weeks away... you never know, if we ask nicely, we may get a preview or two.

As usual, floor spots are welcomed – encouraged! – and you can join the Facebook event here.

Tuesday 26 May 2015

The Village Folk Club with Emma Sweeney

Tuesday 16 June 2015
The Britons Protection 
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 

£8 full price on the door / £6 concessions

 We're delighted to welcome fiddler extraordinaire, Emma Sweeney, to The Briton's Protection for the next installment of The Village Folk Club. Emma's first album, Pangea, produced by Mike McGoldrick no less, has seen her win rave reviews – and a nomination for Best Artist and Best Newcomer by Songlines in their 2014 Awards.

And the best thing? She's one of her own – yes, this outstanding talent is Manchester born and bred. Come along and see Emma with cellist, Ben Cashell, and multi instrumentalist, Jack Rutter.


Fancy it? Join the Facebook event here for up-to-date news.

Tuesday 5 May 2015

The Village Folk Club with Tom Kitching and Jon Loomes

Tuesday 19 May 2015
The Britons Protection 
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 

£9 full price on the door / £7 concessions
 
 
We're delighted to be welcoming incredi-fiddler, Tom Kitching, back to The Village – but with the addition of regular collaborator, Jon Loomes.
 
You may have heard Tom's recent album, Interloper, which is a fascinating foray into English fiddle – as you've probably never heard it before! Reviews have been very forthcoming: The Sunday Express deemed it their Album of the week and awarded it five stars. Not bad!

As ever, we'd welcome floor singers, instrumentalists, dancers, poets... just let us know you'd like to do a turn on the way in. And don't forget your pennies for the raffle!

Join the Facebook event right here and keep abreast of all our venue updates.


Tuesday 24 March 2015

The Village Folk Club with Brian Peters

Tuesday 21 April 2015
Now at the Briton's Protection
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start 

£9 full price on the door / £7 concessions

 “A singer, guitarist and melodeon player of rare ability... one of the very best performers in the field of English traditional song and music” 
Steve Winick, Dirty Linen (USA)

We're so chuffed to welcome Brian Peters to the club for the first time.

Brian Peters is one of the English folk scene’s great all-rounders: a compelling singer, a first-rate squeezebox player and a skilled guitarist. Brian is one of the country’s best anglo-concertina players and is just as good on melodeon, while he’s also internationally-known as a powerful singer of traditional Child ballads. Although best known for traditional folk songs and lively English dance music, Brian’s act is full of variety and also includes newer songs and tunes, plus wild squeezebox excursions into ragtime or blues. Add his energy and dry humour onstage, and you have a truly entertaining performer.

Brian has played most of the major folk festivals in Britain, as well as festivals in the USA, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. In 2015 he will be touring the USA and playing at the famous Library of Congress, Washington DC. Brian is also in great demand as an instrumental teacher and workshop leader, and has recorded several highly-acclaimed CDs.

Wednesday 4 February 2015

The Village Folk Club with Sue Burgess

We are not meeting in January or February, just as our home-sweet-home at Taurus Bar is undergoing some renovations. However, we will be back up and running with the mighty Sue Burgess on 17 March...
Tuesday 17 March 2015
Briton's Protection - please note change of venue!
(just a few minutes' walk from Deansgate and St Peter's Square)
7.30pm doors open for 8pm start
£8 full price, £6 concessions


Sue has been singing in folk clubs, concerts and festivals since she was 18, in harmony groups and as a solo performer. She is now widely known for her distinctive voice quality and unique repertoire - including her 'Lost Ladies Found' themed concert presentation. Expect lyrical love songs, powerful ballads and rousing chorus opportunities.
Just what we need! Make sure you come along.


Monday 12 January 2015

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, and thanks for all the support you've shown us in 2014.

We won't be meeting in January, but stay tuned for news about future guests.