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Sunday, December 20, 2009 

Current mood:  cheerful
Category: Music
Hooray, not long now!
 
Provided we're not all snowed in, our Christmas party is tomorrow - a usual singers and musicians nights but with the odd seasonal song and some South Yorkshire Carols thrown in.  As a special treat and reward for us fleecing you for raffle tickets all year for the cheapest wine available in Barnsley, there is also a free buffet.
 
Dates confirmed for 2010 are;
 
Ray Hearne - 18th January
The Young Uns -  15th February
Wizz Jones -  8th May (at Holmfirth Festival)
Jeni and Billy - 17th May
 
Plus the Easter Singaround - April 2nd - 4th which is back at the Shaw Inn. (more details from ray padgett, cc'd above)
(These are all on our re-vamped myspace site - soon to be added to our main website too) http://www.myspace.com/barnsleyfolkclub
 
 
As usual, I am happy to include your events etc in this newsletter, just get it in to me by the start of the last week of the month, I'll admit I'm a bit sporadic on that one though. 
 
Thanks for your support over the last year - this mailing list now exceeds 100 recipients - and gig-wise one of the best we've had (Jim Eldon, Archie Fisher, FYRISH, John Platt,  Wizz Jones, Tom Attah, Richard Kitson, Swarb, Folk Award Nominees - Gilmore/Roberts, String Theory, Anna Shannon, Jeni & Billy, Jenny & Dave, Sean & James Cannon, Steve Turner, Acoustica, Toein' in the Dark, plus a couple I've probably missed)
 
Happy Christmas!
 
Sarah
 
ps - you've been bsvd-rolled
 
 
Sarah Dobson
Publicity
Barnsley Folk Club
Currently listening:
Lighten the Dark: a Midwinter Album
By Kerfuffle
Release date: 2009-11-16
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Monday, November 30, 2009 

Category: Music

Not  a BFC promotion, but really looking forward to this one;


Kerfuffle (which features Bellowhead's Sam Sweeney and Barnsley's very own Jamie Roberts) are playing our other venue, the Keel Inn (near Asda) this Thursday.  The tour promotes their well received new album 'Lighten The Dark: A Midwinter Album' , samples can be heard on their myspace http://www.myspace.com/kerfufflemusic


Tickets are available from Jamie on 07949 144 807 / jad_roberts@hotmail.co.uk


Maybe see you there!

Sarah :-)



more info -

KERFUFFLE are one of the premier young folk acts in the UK today. Their music cannot easily be categorised and their vibrant arrangements draw on influences from across Europe, incorporating tunes, songs and dances. Kerfuffle perform their music with immense vitality and style.

Now in their 8th year, Kerfuffle enter 2009 having played venues as diverse as Towersey & Bromyard Festivals, Fairport's Cropredy Convention, Radio 3’s “Late Junction” and the bar under the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

http://www.myspace.com/kerfufflemusic















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Saturday, September 26, 2009 
October Newsletter

Just one event (apart from usual Mondays) from us this month which is Dave Swarbrick at the Keel Inn 31st October - Tickets £7.50 from Dave Bottomley 0780 304 9856 (or at the Shaw on a Monday).  Support from Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts .
 
Hopefully you've already come across Folk Against Fascism - http://www.folkagainstfascism.com .  Kate Burland is setting up a local group - you can show your support by joining the facebook group for Barnsley 'Folk Against Fascism- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=151530692958.  You'll then be able to get updates on meetings, events and how you can contribute.  If you 'don't do facebook', reply to this email and I'll pass your details on. 
 
We've had the AGM (see end of email for summary) and amongst other things, agreed to close the club during August 2010, but to stay open for Christmas and New Year. 
 
and a bit of a plug....String Theory will be running mixed sessions in the Ring O Bells, Silkstone on the Second Thursday of the next couple of months - October 8th and November 12th. http://www.myspace.com/stringtheoryuk
 
 
Other Stuff
 
Sheffield's Hollybush Folk is now the new "Princess Royal" folk club on Thursdays. It's at 43 Slinn St, Crookes, S10 1NW.
 
6th October -
The Burton Street Club continues to meet in Hillsborough on Tuesdays - Next big gig Jez Lowe (solo) on 6th October -  Tickets/Reservations available £8. Call Pete Shaw on 07703 298164. Details on the web site at www.myspace.com/hillsboroughfolk. Doors open at 8pm. The Burton Street Foundation is town side of Hillsborough Barracks between Langsett and Penistone Road.
 
15th October -
Flat Cap Folk Club, Rotherham, New monthly Club hosted by The Rawmarsh Mashers. "LIMITED FLOOR SPOTS - OCTOBER GUESTS AWARD WINNING DUO FROM THE NORTH EAST - BROTHER CROW AND ROTHERHAM’S OWN TOP INTERNATIONAL ROOTS BAND - TOEIN’ IN THE DARK AN AMAZING LINE UP TO SET US ON OUR WAY."  It's at Rotherham Transport Club.
 
 
18th October -
Making Music for Malcom - from Robin Garside.  "between 1 and 4pm on Sunday the 18th October at Kelham Island Industrial Museum, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY. We'd like to get as many people as possible to play some music together as a repeat of the Biggest Ceilidh Band in the World event in 2004. This time, as it's title suggests, it is in tribute to a Sheffield Folk Music mover and shaker, Malcolm Douglas, who tragically died of cancer recently, and all proceeds will go to cancer research.
Download your FREE Music at www.robingarside.co.uk/malcolm"
 
25th October-
Acoustic Rotherham 5 - 25th October -  including our friends Acoustica on the bill http://www.myspace.com/acousticrotherham
       
Hope you're all enjoying the sunshine while it lasts!
 
Sarah
 
Sarah Dobson
Barnsley Folk Club
 
If you don't want to receive these emails, then just send a quick reply and you'll be removed from the mailing list - no offence taken. S
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SUMMARY OF THE AGM HELD SEPT 2009
 
1) all positions re-elected unopposed
Hon President - John Booker
Chairman - Ray
Bookings - Dave
Secretary - Laura
Treasurer - Linda with Ray keeping the Cash Book
Publicity - still me, but passing some responsibilities over to Dave/ others
 
2) we will CLOSE during August 2010, as everyone is usually off on holiday/ worn out from festivals, but will REMAIN OPEN over Christmas and the new year 2009-10.
3) It was agreed that we would support Folk Against Fascism (see below)
4) name of events to stay as 'Barnsley Folk and Acoustic Night', but the organisation is still 'Barnsley Folk Club'
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Sunday, August 02, 2009 
Hi,
 
Dave has now confirmed the guests for Autumn;
 
21st Sept - Sean Cannon (Dubliners) at the Shaw http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Se%C3%A1n_Cannon
 
31st Oct - Dave Swarbrick + support form Gilmore/Roberts at the KEEL INN- Tickets should be available at the start of Sept - I'll put out an email when they are. (£7.50) http://www.folkicons.co.uk/swarb.htm
 
23rd November - Anna Shannon at the Shaw http://www.myspace.com/annashannon
 
 
There will be no club on 24th August as a lot of us will be on our jollies at Whitby http://www.whitbyfolk.co.uk/index.html
we'll most likely be jamming in the Station (Tap&Spile) or Endeavour if you're around (yes I know all week, it's a hard life!)
 
We're never sure about August Bank Holiday - it's best to check with one of us first before making a special journey. What will definitely be on is the Yorkshire Beer and Music Festival in Locke Park - Jazz on the Saturday, Blues on Sunday and Folk on Monday. http://www.yorkshirefestivals.co.uk/bands.php
 
Once we've sorted out some dates with the landlord, String Theory will be running a couple of pub sessions at the Ring o Bells, Silkstone  everyone welcome - first one hopefully around the second week in September keep an eye out on our myspace http://www.myspace.com/stringtheoryuk/
 
Enjoy the rest of the summer!
 
Cheers
 
Sarah
 
Currently listening:
Wave of Mutilation - The Best of the Pixies
By Pixies
Release date: 2004-05-03
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Wednesday, July 01, 2009 

Category: Podcast
Blimey July already. 
 
This Monday is another double headliner with Hissyfit and Mick McGarry;
 
A night of unaccompanied singing from the east coast -
Hissyfit- Female duo from East Yorkshire singing their own songs based on the traditional values of English and Scottish folk music and the fishing heritage and cultural richness of the East Coast
Mick McGarry - from 'Punch the Horse'.  Brilliant.
 
 
 
Other stuff going on this month.....
 
2nd July - Me and John (2/3 of String Theory) are supporting Shagpile at the Ring o Bells, Silkstone as part of the Two Villages Festival - (Morris Dancing 8pm, us 9pm, Shagpile 9.30) 
 
11th July Moonbeams Wold Top Folk Festival, Driffield.  A folk festival AT A BREWERY!!!!  lots of friends of Barnsley Playing - Gerry McNiece, Kat and Jamie, Dave and Zoe Bottomley, flaming String Theory again.  http://www.myspace.com/moonbeamsacoustic
 
w/e of 25th July - BOM-Fest has a new date and new venue http://www.bomfest.com/index.php  ,   The Bar-Steward Sons are taking their circus to Sheffield http://www.myspace.com/thebarstewardsons, and the Hardraw Gathering is taking place in North Yorkshire http://www.hardrawgathering.com/   and it's Acoustic Rotherham again on the 26th http://www.myspace.com/acousticrotherham
 
Coming up - August - we're open for the first 3 weeks, but don't usually have a club on the 24th (everyone's in Whitby).  Contact us closer to the time if you're thinking about coming on the Bank Holiday. 
 
Talking of the Bank Holiday, there's Jazz in the Park - a Music and Real Ale fest in Locke Park http://www.yorkshirefestivals.co.uk/index.php  Jazz, Blues and Folk over the w/e. 
 
That's it then for the summer,  Next confirmed Guest is Swarb + Kat & Jamie on the 31st Oct - I will let you know as soon as the tickets are printed!
 
See you soon
 
Sarah
Currently listening:
Zero to Infinity
By Gong
Release date: 2000-02-21
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Wednesday, June 03, 2009 
Hi,
 
Guests at the Shaw in the next month or so;
 
June 22nd - Double Headliner Jeni and Billy & Jenny and Dave
 
Jeni and Billy (USA)
Drawing from Traditional Country, Appalachian, Old-time, Country Blues, Bluegrass and Folk music to create their original songs, Jeni & Billy have crafted a unique sound that is truly their own.
Together, they  will draw you into captivating narratives of heartache and hard living, of true life blues and unexpected grace. Images of coal & crowns, trash & trailers, and glass and gasoline recur, and Jesus and the Great Speckled Bird are never far off.
http://www.jeniandbilly.com/bio.html

Jenny and Dave (St Louis Zipper)
A real treat , 2/5ths of the goodtime washboard music bad St Louis Zipper,  just back from their tour of Devon and Cornwall. 
 
July 6th - Double Headliner - Hissyfit and Mick McGarry
 A night of first-class unaccompanied singing from 'Ull.
Hissyfit are a female duo from East Yorkshire singing their own songs based on the traditional values of English and Scottish folk music and the fishing heritage and cultural richness of the East Coast

Mick McGarry, from 'Punch the Horse'.  Brilliant.
 
Also Coming up....
 
June 3rd
String Theory (me John and Dave) are at the Ring o Bells, Silkstone for a session, and will return there on the 2nd July doing a support slot for Dave Burland at the Two Villages Festival.
 
June 13th (a Saturday) - Front Room Folk organised by Ray Padgett
From Ray: "Jeff Wright of Keepers Fold fame started this occasional folk meeting using both existing folk venues and where there was need in peoples homes (front rooms) and occasional venues.
The idea is to continue to attract singers and pl,ayers from different areas to come together and get to know each other, where they would not normally.
The venues tend to stretch certainly into North Yorkshire and Dave and Marj [Fyrish] had one near Holmfirth a few months ago!"
 
 
Other Stuff .....
 
Dougie McClean is at the Venue, Stocksbridge on 12th June http://www.thevenuestocksbridge.co.uk/_content/welcome_to_the_venue.php
 
The Antiflow collective are stting up a weekly podcast of local acts and are taking demos for inclusion in the show http://www.antiflow.co.uk/
 
The Hillsborough Folk Club and Holly Bush Folk in Rivelin continue to meet Tuesdays and Thursdays respectively http://www.syfolk.co.uk/
 
If you've got any events you want me to include in this (sporadic I admit) Newsletter, please send to me in an email.
 
See you soon,
 
Sarah Dobson
Barnsley Folk and Acoutic Night
 
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009 


http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog...

Another great day of acoustic acts, arranged by the Rawmarsh Mashers

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Friday, April 03, 2009 
Easter Weekend (10th - 12th April) Singaround at the Keel Inn - secure parking for campervans contact Ray for further details padgettray@yahoo.co.uk


 

Coming up - Steve Turner 11th May http://www.myspace.com/steveturnerconcertina ;  Americana from Jeni and Billy on 22nd June http://www.jeniandbilly.com/music.html;  and an East Coat double bill with Mick McGarry and Hissyfit on 6th July.

 



Non BF&AN promotions Coming up ......

 

April 18th - Rock & Roll Circus at the Academy, Birdwell in aid of the hospice http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=283057791&blogId=462810455



April 26th - Acoustic Rotherham Hiring Fare - http://www.jmucreate.com/acousticrotherham.html


 

South Yorkshire Pod Casts

from the Antiflow collective;


Demos Wanted

All Barnsley and South Yorkshire bands, we need you to send us your demos for an exciting new podcast promoting the best in ‘Music’ from around our area.
We will also be promoting and working closely with a number of labels. All this is free!
Send your best song to info@antiflow.co.uk along with your biog...
And you could be part of something special.

Run voluntary by ‘Antiflow Collective’ and part funded by ‘Grassroots’
Working alongside:
www.graphicallies.com
Sushi box Promotion
www.antiflow.co.uk
www.bomfest.com



Looking ahead, May is a really big month for festivals in the Barnsley area; there's Wath (April 29th - May 4th), Holmfirth (8-10th), Shepley (15th- 17th) and Wombwell MAD-Fest (21st - 24th).



Barnsley will be out in full force at Holmfirth - with Ray Padgett, String Theory, FYRISH,  Gilmore Roberts,  Richard Kitson and the Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican all performing over the weekend - timetable tbc.


 





Sarah



 
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009 
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009 
Graeme Knights at the Shaw Inn, Racecommon Rd, Barnsley S70 6AE

plus short music session and floor spots from local artists.

 

Mon 30th March, doors 8.00

Entrance is free, suggested contribution into hat £4

 

"Graeme's rich baritone voice draws you to join in the singing. His repertoire encompasses Traditional Love Songs, Mining Songs, Gospel songs, Drinking and Music Hall Songs and some more recently written contemporary songs – many with good enjoyable and singable choruses.
And his delivery and presence make for a most memorable evening."

 


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