Traditional music and song at Tonbridge Folk Club. First and third Mondays of each month, 8-11 pm. Musicians, singers and audience welcome. Foresters Arms, 52 Quarry Hill, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2RT.

www.tonbridgefolkclub.org | info@tonbridgefolkclub.org

These are the best of Autumn

Once again autumn leaves start to fall and our thoughts turn to the long winter evenings.

Between now and Christmas we have several new acts booked, such as Kathleen O'Sullivan & Billy Teare, Liam Robinson, Simon Kempston and Alan Day & Will Fly, but we have not forgotten club favourites such as Elsie's Band, John Morgan and Pig's Ear.

We hope that this is a line-up which will appeal to you, and that you will continue to support us as the evenings draw in.

Best wishes

Roger Resch

13 September 2011

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Looking for a booking? Email us at: info@tonbridgefolkclub.org

Mon 6 Feb 2012: Geoff Higginbottom

A big man with a big voice, but he does do "quiet" as well. Wide repertoire and tremendous rapport with his audience! Geoff Higginbottom

Mon 20 Feb 2012: John & Di Cullen

Welcome return of our friends from our sister club, The Beacon. A mixture of humourous and thought-provoking songs, with skilful blending of voices and John's guitar.

Mon 5 Mar 2012: Nicky Swann

Skilled singer / songwriter & guitarist, who writes and performs with passion. She has performed with Phil Beer (Show of Hands), and shared the stage with Clive Gregson, Reg Meuross, Roy Bailey and Megson as well as American artists Corrine West and Brooks Williams. Nicky Swann

Mon 19 March 2012: Crownstreet

Lively renderings of traditional and contemporary folk songs from this four piece band, employing a variety of instruments. A real treat in store on their debut at the club. Crownstreet

Mon 2 April 2012: Philip Henry & Hannah Martin

First time at the club for a duo who make a big impact wherever they go. Fine vocals accompanied by slide guitar, fiddle and Banjo - English folk music leavened with classical Indian and American blues influence. Philip Henry & Hannah Martin

Mon 16 Apr 2012: Bob Lewis

The authentic voice of Sussex! Bob presents his songs in a relaxed and deceptively easy style, mostly from the tradition.

Mon 7 May 2012: Club closed - enjoy the festivals

Mon 21 May 2012: Phil Drane

A mixture of traditional and contemporary songs with skilled guitar work. Phil always establishes a good rapport with his audience, and breathes new life into familiar material. Phil Drane

Mon 4 Jun 2012: Spring Bank Holiday

Singaround, all are welcome whether participating or not. Free admission.

Mon 18 Jun 2012: Sloe Gin

Visited the club in their previous incarnation as Taliesin, now reformed. Expect lively performances of largely traditional songs and tunes.

Mon 2 July 2012: Kate Denny | Mon 16 July 2012: Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner | Mon 15 October 2012: Keith Kendrick & Sylvia Needham | Mon 19 November 2012: Mary Humphreys & Anahata

A hat collection is held on guest nights and a £5 contribution is suggested.
Note: No meeting first Monday in May. Last updated: 24 January 2012.

Contacting us

Contact details are here. If you need to make urgent contact, please email and/or phone both Roger and Richard.

Floor spots

Floor spots are arranged on the night. We try to include everyone at least once, though priority will be given to visitors and those who arrive first.

We are easy to reach

Our venue is walkable from Tonbridge Railway Station, and Tonbridge is very well connected by both road and rail to London, to other parts of Kent and to Sussex. Dedicated car parking.

Maps and directions

News

Grant Rule Trust Benefit Night

Nellie's Folk Club held a benefit night for The Grant Rule Trust on 19 December 2011. The Trust was set up to further the ideas which Grant championed in life. As a member of the family folk group, Pig's Ear, Grant brought great pleasure to so many people over the years. Sue, Lyndsey and Keith Rule performed at the event which was very well attended, and thanks to the generosity of all who contributed, Roger Resch was able to present the Trust with £262.05 collected on the night, whilst Terry King presented the Trust with £100 collected by our friends of The Travelling Folk on their carol night.

The Grant Rule Trust

20 December 2011

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Halloween Night

Our evening at one of our previous "haunts" was a great success. Supported by our good friends from The Travelling Folk and others, we had a very robust singaround in the bar, and by raffling two of our CDs raised a total of £60. As the Hospice in the Weald is a charity, they can claim back the tax on this, thereby making it worth even more. This of course is in addition to the other fund raising efforts of the landlord and his staff, which must have been quite considerable. So a good fun evening, and thank you to all who supported us!

14 Novembr 2011

The Travelling Folk

Our friends in The Travelling Folk - the perpatetic folk club for West Kent and East Sussex - have a new website.

11 April 2011

Tonbridge Folk Club (Nellie's)