Traditional music and song at Tonbridge Folk Club, Rose and Crown, 125 High Street, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1DD. First and third Mondays of each month, 8-11 pm. Musicians, singers and audience welcome.

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Summer...

At last we are getting a taste of summer after a late and uncertain spring.

We seem to be getting a good consistent level of support for the additional guests we are booking, which is of course essential to keep the club viable. You indicated your preference for 2 guests a month, and so far it seems to be working out. Some of the people we have lined up require a minimum in order to come, and so far we are keeping to our policy of funding our guests via the hat-take. This is only possible because our regulars give generously, and if it were not the case we would have to consider charging on the door. When we have reasonable funds in hand, we are prepared to subsidise some evenings where necessary, and this is our way of giving something back to those of you who support us.

This month we have our own Bob Kenward. In November we have John Kirkpatrick who many will remember for his appearance on TV in the Victorian Farm, and next February we have a visit from Dave Swarbrick, perhaps the best known fiddler on the folk scene. But in addition to these we like to think we have a good balanced programme with something for everyone.

Enjoy the festivals and please do continue to support us!

Regards

Roger Resch

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

Mon 6 Sep 2010: Fiona Larcombe and Terry Mann

Welcome return for this duo who made such a good impact last time, and were voted a club favourite! Superb singing of traditional songs accompanied by a variety of instruments.

Fiona Larcombe and Terry Mann

Mon 20 Sep 2010: John Kelly

"Harmonium Hero". Back on the folk scene after a few years' absence, he specialises in mainly traditional song, accompanied by the harmonium and other instruments. He made a good impression on our audience when he did an extended floor spot at one of our singarounds last year.

Mon 4 Oct 2010: Malcolm Ward

Though blessed with a robust 'shanty' voice, Malcolm is also able to deliver tender ballads unaccompanied or with his own concertina accompaniment. He has been known to recite the odd monologue expertly as well. Although one of our residents, this is your chance to hear him do a full set.

Malcolm Ward

Mon 18 Oct 2010: Roy Clinging

Largely traditional song, in particular from his native Cheshire, accompanied by English concertina and guitar. He was well received at the club last year when he did a floor spot!

Roy Clinging

Mon 1 Nov 2010: Trotwood

Celtic band consisting of three generations of a French family! Superb renderings of Irish music and song with a variety of instruments, and flawless English. An experience not to be missed.

Trotwood

Mon 15 Nov 2010: John Kirkpatrick

A legend amongst squeezebox players! Well remembered for his part in the television series The Victorian Farm, now is your chance to see him live in "The Victorian Farmer’s Year in Song".

John Kirkpatrick

Mon 6 Dec 2010: Elsie’s Band

Long time club favourite, this legendary local band is still celebrating the successful launch of its first album. Good harmony singing both traditional and written by members of the group, with skilled accompaniments by Iris Bishop.

Elsie's Band

Forthcoming attractions
Mon 7 Feb 2011: Dave Swarbrick

A hat collection is held on guest nights. A minimum contribution of £5 (or what you can afford) is suggested. (Note: No meeting first Monday in May.)

Last updated: 21 August 2010

Contacting us

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

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.

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News

On Wednesday 28 July our friends at the Beacon will be hosting Danny Spooner. Danny's a Brit who moved to Australia in the early 60s and is a contemporary of Martyn Wyndham-Read and a key figure in the Revival. He has a huge repertoire of English and Australian songs and was involved with the music for the film Master and Commander.

1 July 2010

Tonbridge Folk Club Resident Malcolm Ward now has a hosted page here.

26 May 2010

Here's a short resumé of software and gadgets that might be useful to folksingers and musicians.

19 February 2010

For the benefit of those new to or intrigued by the Folk genre, we have added a short guide to What is folk music?

13 February 2010

The Tonbridge Mummers & Hoodeners, led by Tonbridge Folk Club founder, Geoff Doel, have been filmed by BBC Kent. You can watch the video here.

7 January 2010

Singer-songwriter-guitarist, and Tonbridge Folk Club Resident, Paul Stepto, has now released a CD of his songs which are masterpieces of contemporary satire. Details of Tbl and ordering information can be found on Paul's hosted page here. You can also sample Paul's songs on MySpace. (Photo: Tom Truscott)

23 December 2009

We've added a page listing our favoured session tune sets with which we kick off.

23 November 2009

Although Seaford Folk Club in East Sussex is about 35 miles from Tonbridge, we share some key personalities including TFC resident Roger Resch and TFC supporter Liz Randall who are also residents at Seaford.

Seaford Folk Club has recently launched a new website and nicely designed it is too. Do pay a visit.

20 November 2009

We have now settled comfortably into the larger Market Room and look forward to exploiting the opportunities this gives us.

28 August 2009

Kent singer-songwriter Bob Kenward now has a hosted contact page on the TFC website. Bob is a resident and long-term supporter of the club.

6 May 2009

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