Tonbridge Folk Club (Nellie's)

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.

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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.