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Journeyman are : PAUL BEADLE – vocals, guitar, mandolin, flute and percussion. He plays these instruments  and sings with amazing vigour.  ANDY LINDSAY – vocals, guitar, mandolin, whistle and harmonica, as well as being a fine song writer.  MARC MILETICH –  a brilliant double bass player, who has also played with The Roving Crows, BabajakContinue reading “Journeyman – 13th August”

Bromyard and the surrounding area shows off the amazing talent of local folk music acts during Bromyard Folk Festival Weekend. Draft Line-up times TBC Main Eve Performances Cherrystones Roger Pugh Mice in a Matchbox Huw Knight & Viv Bell Plus our wonderful guest singers: John Bloor Chris Baltrop

Sam  Carter was to perform for us at the Conquest Theatre, last May as part of his promotional tour for his latest album ‘ Home Waters ‘, which has had rave reviews. We had to postpone his show with us  due to corona virus. Sam is one of the most talked about  U.K. singer/song writer/guitaristsContinue reading “Sam Carter – 8th October”

Her award-winning musicianship, distinctive chocolatey vocals and mastery of the songwriting craft have led reviewers to describe Sarah McQuaid as a “triple threat”. Add to that a warm, charismatic stage presence, five critically acclaimed solo albums and a battery of instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, drum and piano — and you’ve got a one-womanContinue reading “Sarah McQuaid – 12th November”

Magpie lane perform traditional English music and song. They combine powerful vocals with vigorous dance tunes. – inventive arrangements on acoustic instruments. They are regular guests at some of the top folk festivals in this country and have recorded eight critically acclaimed c.d.s. The Magpies attracted one of the largest audiences we had at FolkContinue reading “Magpie Lane’s Christmas Concert – 10th Dec”

One of the best Folk voices of his generation. Nick Dow has been singing and collecting Traditional Folk Songs for over forty years. His Guitar playing is sensitive and well thought out and his repertoire contains many songs you will hear nowhere else. Nick has gleaned songs from the West Country, and been given songsContinue reading “Nick Dow – 14th Jan”

Steve and Julie Wigley Steve and Julie Wigley are a Derby duo, who have been singing together for many years, performing mainly original songs written by Julie, a prolific songwriter. Many of the songs reflect stories of their home town and county. They are regulars at Burton Folk Club and also enjoy travelling to clubsContinue reading “Monkwood plus Steve and Julie Wigley (double bill) – Feb 11th”

We’ve had requests to feature Anne and Rob again as they went down a storm last time they appeared .Anne’s melodic, yet powerful voice and Rob’s amazing guitar work,  plus their charismatic stage presence  is something to behold. Their material is mostly original and their style is a mix of folk, Americana and blues. TheyContinue reading “Ann Duggan and Rob Hines – March 11th”

John Ward’s songwriting has been born from his life in a tough and gritty East Anglian fishing port that has seen more than its fair share of social change and decline. In 2014, Les Woodley (double bass and mandolin) and Lynne Ward (accordion and whistles) joined forces with John to bring a fuller sound toContinue reading “John Ward trio – April 8th”

We first encountered Kip Winter and Dave Wilson on the same stage as they will be playing on tonight but as guests of Bromyard Folk Festival. They also gave us a great night at Folk In The Foyer about four years back. Since then they have toured U.K., Belgium, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.Continue reading “Winter Wilson – May 13th 2022”