The folk session returned to the Back Bar last night after renovations necessitated by the floods of last July. The refurbishment has made a vast improvement to both ambience and acoustics, and it goes without saying that the ale was as good as ever it was. Not quite so many people (only 14) turned out this month but that was due to Easter holidays and other committments which I knew about anyway. Be good to see some 'new' faces one of these months. JT
Just a quick reminder about the new Country Music and Bluegrass session at the Wheatsheaf, Whitbourne - last Tuesday in the month - first one is this coming Tuesday 25th March. The landlady and landlord are very supportive and have kindly promised lots of butties, so lets make it a great first night!
The Chis Moreton Gig at Rushwick Folk Club went spectacularly well on Saturday - what a phenominal night! We're definitely going to invite Chris again - probably next year.
I'm starting a new session at the Wheatsheaf on the A44 at Whitbourne, featuring country music and bluegrass - all other styles welcome as well, of course. It will be the last Tuesday of each month, starting on March 25th. However, some people are itching to get going before then, so if anybody wants to contact me via my website www.rushwickfolk.com (use the email link on the site), we can arrange an "unofficial" session before then if there are sufficient numbers. The Wheatsheaf management have kindly offered to provide sandwiches.
The Rodney Sessions will resume as from Wednesday 20th February and continue thereafter monthly on the 3rd Wednesday EXCEPT for April when the general session will combine with the St. George's Day special on April, 23rd. New people in charge and the beer is excellent once again!!
Pershore Session (Last Wednesdays) : the session has moved from the Miller's Arms (closed down) to the Star Hotel just a bit farther down Bridge Street on the opposute side of the road to the Miller's. Starts up again on 27th February. As yet new venue for the Open Mic (first Wednesdays) has not been confirmed.
Just to update all readers and authors on the situation concerning the Admiral Rodney folk sessions. As many of you will be aware the session was suspended at the Rodney a few months ago due to discontent caused by poor ale qualtity and other issues. I am pleased to say that there is a new team in charge at the Rodney and local advice is that there has been a rapid and remarkable recovery of standards and quality, so much so that the new licencees are extremely keen to get a folk session up and running again. With this in mind it is planned to go and talk to the new people so that a convenient night can be decided upon on which to hopefully hold the folk nights without clashing with other live music session in the immediate area, i.e The Talbot and The Mason's Arms. Updates on the situation will be posted as soon as.
For those I don't have email addresses for - The Talbot is happening this Wednesday (6th Feb) in the Gold Room (Back Bar undergoing refit/renovation).
Hopefully see some of you there.
Just to confirm to everyone that the Sunday night session at the Rosie has been resumed. The refurbishment work on the pub is nearing completion and everyone I have spoken to is pleased with the results.
We'll be there as usual this coming Sunday so please come along.
The Rushwick Folk Club meets every second Saturday of the month at Rushwick Village Hall for an acoustic performers' night. There are occasional concerts too.
Full details at:
TheTalbot had a full lively session with 24 people listeningand playing. Back Bar renovations yet to start, but we still enjoyed the evening.
Green Dragon severley depleted again due in the main to colds, flus and pressure of work, despite whcih the twelve people that were there made the most if it, and kept the music/song going well past 10-30.
Up-coming sessions at Kempsey on Sunday (13th) and Falcon, Bromyard on Tuesday (15th).
Just a quick update:
The anticipated re-opening of the Rose and Lion is now 20th December so the session on the 16th will definitely be at the Falcon again. Not yet sure if there will be a session on the 23rd and if so where it will be but will post here as soon as I know.
As the Rosie is closed for a couple of weeks the Sunday night session is moving to the Falcon for a couple of weeks. We should be back at the Rosie on 16th but check on this blog for updates.
This session is on the third Friday of the month. Sorry, that means you have just missed the November session, which was very enjoyable. As usual, a good mix of song and music from various traditions. We thought we had cleared the pub earlier on but it filled up again later. Free chip butties for musicians.
The Somers meets at The Albion, Bath Rd, Worcester. We meet every Friday, 8.30pm, and every Friday is a Singers' Night - there are no booked guests. The 1st Friday starts with chorus songs, the 2nd Friday usually has a guest MC. Performers (except on 1st Fridays) have a set of two songs (or tunes, monologues, etc), performed at the front of the room.
If you've not been before, you'll recognise many of us from sessions!
Somers website
Note: temporary problem with email from this site, so instead please email me (subject STFC) via the Folklife West website.
Sam
Very busy music/song session on last Wednesday of every month, hosted by Paul and Georgina (Ouja). Very popular, so get there early. Wide diversity of music styles. Pub is located in Bridge Street opposite HSBC Bank. Parking available in Broad Street/Bridge Street. Starts just after 8-00 p.m.
Very popular music and song session held here every 2nd Sunday of the month (excpet in September, when it may be re-scheduled to avoid clashing with Bromyard Folk Festival). Starts just after 8-00 p.m. Three very good real ales on draught, plus Stowford Press cider. Get there early to ensure a seat. The pub is situated on the main A38 Worcester-Tewkesbury road approximately half way through the village. Parking at front and rear of the pub.
Richard Mann tells me there's a session 1st Thursday of each month at the Riverside Inn, Aymestrey. If anyone can add any extra detail on this I'd be grateful.
The Floor meets monthly at St Michael's Village Hall, just outside Tenbury.
More details on their website: http://www.thefloor.org.uk
Directions on the Village Hall website: http://st-michaels-village.co.uk/
Just heard from Ian Jackson that there is a session at the Britannia Inn in Hereford on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Venue details:
Britannia Inn, 7 Cotterell Street, Hereford HR4 0HH
I've asked Ian to provide any other info he would like to share so watch out for his comments.
John, the landlord of the Falcon Hotel in Bromyard, came along for the last hour of the Rosie session last night and expressed an interest in hosting a monthly session at his place. Along with the Rosie, the Falcon is a Bromyard institution so worth considering especially as our session at the Holly Tree is in doubt as it has changed hands and is currently closed.
So we could replace the Holly Tree on the 3rd Tuesday, or if that continues, have a session at the Falcon on the 4th Tuesday to fill out the month.
I've arranged to go have a chat this week with John and Sylvia and will report back. If anyone has any input on the issue I'd welcome it. Just post a comment and add to the debate.
The Green Dragon at Bishop's Frome hosts a very popular session on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. There are usually at least 10 to 15 performers and it has been a lot higher. There is loads of energy and much good music, with very few pauses so that everyone has maximum opportunity to participate. Get there before 8.30 to be sure of a seat!
The pub itself is excellent too! 5 real ales and a welcoming atmosphere. Current Herefordshire CAMRA Country Pub of the Year!
As far as I am aware there is a session at the Cross Keys, Linley Green (or is it Suckley?) on the 3rd Friday of the month. Anyone able to confirm that?
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