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FOLK ON THE MOOR

The Moorland Hotel
Wotter
on the moor road between Bickleigh and Ivybridge close to Shaugh Prior

Every Sunday 8.00pm - closed in August

 All Sundays not listed are Singers Nights. 
Our new membership scheme is now available; discounts on all nights and posh membership cards!

For more information please telephone Anton Horwich (01822 853620) 
Ben Campbell (01752 708770) 
Graham Searle (01752 881638) 

visit the Folk on the Moor Web site

The Hyde Folk Club

Function Room
Hyde Park Hotel

Mutley Plain
Plymouth
Devon

Singers nights Mondays £1. Traditional & contemporary, revival & singer/songwriter. Occasional guest nights £2.50 or £3.50

Start time: 8-11pm

Contact Den Couch
01752 661367 or [email protected]

Visit Hyde Folk Club Website

As Lyme Bay Folk is no longer running, ' 6's & 7's'  (Peter and Ruth) now support and run other musical events.  
Enquiries: Peter 01884 251177 
or 
Ruth 01884 821177.  (Tiverton area)

e-mail: [email protected]

Bradnich Music Club
at the Castle Hotel, Bradninch 

08.30- 09.00pm

Acoustic Roots & Blues Club at the Castle Hotel

Bradninch located north of Exeter, 2 miles south of Junction 28 on the M5


TORQUAY FOLK CLUB

The Crown and Sceptre 
2 Petitor Road St. Marychurch Torquay.

2nd Thursday in the month - Doors open 8.00pm.

For more information please telephone Steve and Anne Gill 01803 290427

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Teignmouth Folk Club

The last Thursday in the month starting at 08.30pm

at the Devon Arms, Northumberland Place, Teignmouth 

A warm welcome awaits everyone.

 Since starting in October 2003, the club has acquired a fine collection of regular singers and musicians.  

The club is something of a rarity as it does not charge admission, relying on a collection and proceeds from a raffle held on the night.   

For more information telephone Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071

D'Accord's French Music and Dance 

Ide Village Hall, Ide, Exeter

3rd Friday of the month From 08.00pm - 11.30pm 

Dancers and Musicians welcome

Contact

01392 811593 or email [email protected]

EXE FOLK CLUB

Exe Folk Club, at the Three Horseshoes Public house Cowley just outside Exeter on the Crediton road. 

Meets at 8.15pm on the third Friday of every month. The club is very informal and we welcome anyone who wants to share their music or songs with us. 
Visit http://www.exefolkclub.co.uk/

Folk Club Guests

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January
Sunday 9 January 2005  Simon Barron & Ros Brady
A delightful local duo that features some truly dazzling guitar work from Simon and soaring, sweet vocals from Ros.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 13 January 2005 Singers Night
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Sunday 23 January 2005 Sean Lakeman & Kathryn Roberts
If you thought that traditional folk was occasionally a little lacklustre - here it is with fire in its belly and real beauty in its presentation.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 27 January 2005 Nigel Sture & Les Noden - two of South Devon's finest performers. Guitarist and singer Les Noden and melodeon player and singer Nigel Sture are both well respected musicians, well known through their associations with a number of local folk bands. Their repertoire consists of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes, many from the Dartmoor area. 
Teignmouth Folk Club
February
Sunday 6 February 2005 Mike Silver
What a pleasure to have this man back. Surely one of the finest songwriters in any form of music and a really good performer too.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 10 February 2005 Singers Night
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Sunday 20 February 2005 Brian Peters
Cohort of Mr Tyrrall, at last he's returned to give his wondrous solo routine. Scholar, musician and a man of the earth. Unmissable.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
March
Sunday 6 March 2005 Judy Cook
Armed with a potent reputation for good old-fashioned unaccompanied singing, Judy pays her first visit to Wotter
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 10 March 2005 Guest Night with Ed Rennie of the Bismarks
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Sunday 20 March 2005 Speakeasy - Geoff Lakeman, Steve Redmond & Steve Potter with jazz, folk, blues and more.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 31st March 2005 Singers and musicains night
Teignmouth Folk Club
April
Sunday 3rd April 2005 Rum and Shrub - A fine shanty crew from Cornwall - a raucous and jovial evening can be guaranteed.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Sunday 10th April 2005 Huw Chidgey & Cath Handley - The premier folk duo from Wales with a reputation for exquisite songs and delightful vocal lines. Awards and accolades have been heaped upon this pair.
Thursday 14th April 2005 Singers Night
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Friday 15th April 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance 
Sunday 24th April 2005  Artisan - Hugely popular harmony trio with the songwriting talent of Brian Bedford at the helm.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 28 April 2005 Sara Grey & Keiron Means - Teignmouth Folk Club
at the Devon Arms Hotel, Northumberland Place, Teignmouth
American singer and banjo player Sara Grey accompanied by her son, guitarist Keiron Means. Sara, now resident in Scotland, is a internationally renowned artiste who has performed at a host of prestigious festivals. 
Teignmouth Folk Club
May
Sunday 1st May 2005 Graham & Eileen Pratt - This husband and wife duo are one of the genuine treasures of the scene - their work is laced with total commitment; their songs presented in a strong yet unassuming manner.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 12th May 2005 Guest Night with Bob Fox
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Sunday 15th May 2005 Bob Fox
"Quite simply the man with the most powerful and emotive voice on the scene for me. He can take any song and make it vibrant with beauty and emotion."
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Friday 21st May 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance 
Sunday 29th May 2005 Donal Maguire
FOLK ON THE MOOR
June
Sunday 5th June 2005 Kelly While
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 9 June 2005 Singers Night
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Friday 17th June 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance 
Sunday 19th June 2005 Marilyn Middleton
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 30th June 2005 Singers' & Musicians' Open Night - The Devon Arms Hotel, Northumberland Place, Teignmouth. 8.30 pm. Free Admission. Further details from Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071
Teignmouth Folk Club
July
Sunday 3rd July 2005 Dave Sealy
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 14 July 2005 Guest Night with Derek Gifford - admission £4.00
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Friday 15th July 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance 
Sunday 17th July Les Barker
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Sunday 31st July 2005 Bram Taylor
FOLK ON THE MOOR
August
Friday 19th August 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance 
   
September
Sunday 4th September 2005 Ed Rennie - Apart from being a main stay of The Bismarcks, Ed is a fine player of guitar, melodeon and cittern. He has a wide repertoire of songs with some really earthy subject material!
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Friday 16th September 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance Ide Village Hall, Ide, Exeter
Sunday 18th September 2005 Harvey Andrews - A true legend of both performance and songwriting. As a young student, I saw Harvey take a huge rock audience by storm, leaving them baying for more.... bound to need seat booking.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Monday 19th September 2005 Pete Quinn
Versatile and mellow-voiced Yorkshireman, singer and exponent of many guitar styles inc. ragtime. £4.50 (members £2.50)
The Hyde Folk Club
Monday 26th September 2005 Ian Bruce (Scottish singer-songwriter)
"A fine Scottish singer / songwriter and guitarist who plays both Traditional and contemporary songs with enormous expression. He is a big man with a voice to match, with a reputation deservedly growing on both sides of the Atlantic. It's his ability to get in touch with his audience that sprinkles the magic over his performances."
Hyde Park Folk Club, Mutley Plain, Plymouth at 8pm.  £5 To book tickets telephone 01752 224708 or 01752 661367 - There will be support from local artistes.
The Hyde Folk Club
Thursday 29th September Open singers' & musicians' night starting at 8.30 pm. Free admission. Performers and listeners are warmly welcomed. Further information from Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071 or [email protected]  
Teignmouth Folk Club
October
Sunday 2nd October 2005 Nancy Kerr & James Fagan - Astonishing husband and wife duo who have bucketfuls of charisma. As guests at The Cornwall Folk Festival they exuded musical brilliance and delicious charm.
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Thursday 13th October 2005  Singers Night at Torquay Folk Club
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Tuesday 4th October 2005 Bradnich Music Club
Monday 17th October 2005 Tom Napper & Tom Bliss
Contemporary singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist duo. ‘A tremendously winning combination.’ FRoots. £4.50 (members £2.50)
The Hyde Folk Club
Friday 21st October 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance Ide Village Hall, Ide, Exeter
Sunday 16th October 2005 Tom Bliss & Tom Napper - An inspired pairing here... musical virtuosity, good humour a-plenty, wonderful songs and a reputation for taking the audience by the proverbials!
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Tuesday 18th October 2005 Bradnich Music Club
Sunday 23rd October 2005 Steve Tilston
My absolute favourite - and if you need evidence, just give a listen to his gorgeous new album "Of Many Hands"... it will make your soul sing with delight.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Thursday 27th October 2005 Teignmouth Folk Club will celebrate its 3rd birthday in style with a performance from the Exeter-based singer/guitarist Dave Wood Further information from Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071 or [email protected] 
Teignmouth Folk Club
November
Tuesday 1st November 2005 Bradnich Music Club
Sunday 6th November 2005 Shep Wooley
Bon viveur, wit, singer, musician - and all round good fellow. Shep is a real entertainer in the proper and old-fashioned sense. Worth anyone's entrance fee and much more!
FOLK ON THE MOOR
 Thursday 10th November 2005  Martin Wyndham-Read
TORQUAY FOLK CLUB
Sunday 13th November 2005 Vin Garbutt
Justly acknowledged as one of the most original and creative minds on the Folk Scene... and possessor of a voice that hides no emotions.
FOLK ON THE MOOR
Last few tickets left. Booking essential - by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk
Tuesday 15th November 2005 Bradnich Music Club
Friday 18th November 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance Ide Village Hall, Ide, Exeter
Monday 21st November Les Barker
The bashful, cardi-clad, zany poet, described as ‘a professional idiot’, creator of Cosmo the Fairly Accurate Knife Thrower and Spot of the Antarctic and writer of many solo albums, including ‘an Infinite Number of Occasional Tables.’
The Hyde Folk Club
Thursday 24th November 2005 Musicians'/Singers' Open Night at the Teignmouth Folk Club at The Devon Arms Hotel, Northumberland Place. 8.30 pm Free admission. Info from Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071.
Teignmouth Folk Club
Tuesday 29th November 2005 Bradnich Music Club
December
Tuesday 13th December 2005 Bradnich Music Club
Friday 16th December 2005 D'Accord's French Music and Dance Ide Village Hall, Ide, Exeter
   

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flaxey green was first published in January 2000