Dunfermline Folk Club Events
8.00pm START EVERY WEDNESDAY
Please note that the programme may change due to circumstances outwith our control. Please check again before joining us to enjoy your Wednesday evenings.
Keep in touch by becoming a member or if you want to be sent a copy of our newsletter with updates, please contact [email protected] and we will keep you updated.
2025
** Venue: The function room @ the Haberdashery Bistro,123 New Row, Dunfermline **
April 25
2 Eilidh Steel & Mark Neal weave together their own compositions and song writing alongside interesting old melodies and songs from the West coast of Scotland. "They captivate audiences through breathtaking airs, thought provoking songs and lively driving tunes along with knowledgeable and humorous stories behind their music". https://eilidhandmark.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Dave Spittal A singer of good songs on a welcome return to the club. www.youtube.com/@dspittal Club Performer Ena Robertson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 Joss Cameron is a Scottish folk singer, researcher, artist and award-winning songwriter born in Leith,Club. www.josscameronmusic.com/ Performer Jennifer Bell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
23 Tanninzie One of Ayrshire's prominent folk bands - an acoustic trio of Fiona Golder, Ken Lorimer and Mik Shaw. https://www.facebook.com/p/Tanninzie-100040602684978/ Club Performer Margaret Gillan. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
May 25
7 Andy Chung . Kirkcaldy-born, now Edinburgh-based, Andy is a singer-songwriter performing songs original and traditional. www.andychung.co.uk/ Club Performer Michael Back. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 BrÒg Gary West, Sandy Brechin and fiddler Gavin Marwick. www.brechin-all-records.com/brog/ Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
21 Andy Popplestone. Andy is a singer, guitar player and sometime banjo player who has been playing and performing in public for the last 50 years, and in folk clubs for almost that long! He is a self-taught guitar player with multiple influences over the years from Ralph McTell in the early 70s to the likes of Dick Gaughan, Nic Jones and Martin Simpson in more recent years. Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
June 25
4 Sylvia Barnes & Sandy Stanage Sylvia and Sandy have been working together since the 70s, when they were founder members of the seminal Scottish band "Kentigern". They perform widely at home and abroad, featuring the best of both traditional and modern music and songwriting. https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Sylvia%20Barnes Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 Marion Bradfield Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 Skirlie Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 AGM and Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club.
July 25
2 Writers Showcase - songwriters session. More details to come.
9
16 Sir-Reel Clarks, a Scottish Family Folk Group with a twist of genres. Champion melodeon player Aaron Clark and guitarist Andy Clark provide music and song.
23 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
30 Elsa Jean McTaggart with Gary Lister. This is a welcome return visit to the club for these favourite guests. https://music-info.elsa-jean-mctaggart.com/Home/ Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
August 25
6 Skinner & T'witch Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
13
20 Daria Kulesh http://www.daria-kulesh.co.uk/ Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
27 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
September 25
3 Marilla Homes Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
10 Ian Walker Band Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
17 Pauline Valance Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
24 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
October 25
1 Tim Edey
8 Jim Jack & John Graham
15 Eilidh Grant Trip
22 Curtis & Loretta https://curtisandloretta.com/
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
November 25
5 Malin Lewis
12 The Quiggs Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Pete Coe Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
December 25
3 Mark Dunlop
10 Christmas Party
17 pre-Christmas session
24 NO CLUB?
2026
January 26
7 New Year session tbc
14
21
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
February 26
4
11
18 Kenny Speirs
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
March 26
4
11 Graham Carter
18 Karen and Paul Walker
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
April 26
1
8
15 Bob Wood
22
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
May 26
6
13 Milton Hide https://www.miltonhide.com/
20
27 AGM & Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
June 26
3
10 Anthony Toner
17
24 Robert Hall & Hilary Blythe
July 26
August 26
September 26
2
9
16 Simpkins McLagan
8.00pm START EVERY WEDNESDAY
Please note that the programme may change due to circumstances outwith our control. Please check again before joining us to enjoy your Wednesday evenings.
Keep in touch by becoming a member or if you want to be sent a copy of our newsletter with updates, please contact [email protected] and we will keep you updated.
2025
** Venue: The function room @ the Haberdashery Bistro,123 New Row, Dunfermline **
April 25
2 Eilidh Steel & Mark Neal weave together their own compositions and song writing alongside interesting old melodies and songs from the West coast of Scotland. "They captivate audiences through breathtaking airs, thought provoking songs and lively driving tunes along with knowledgeable and humorous stories behind their music". https://eilidhandmark.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Dave Spittal A singer of good songs on a welcome return to the club. www.youtube.com/@dspittal Club Performer Ena Robertson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 Joss Cameron is a Scottish folk singer, researcher, artist and award-winning songwriter born in Leith,Club. www.josscameronmusic.com/ Performer Jennifer Bell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
23 Tanninzie One of Ayrshire's prominent folk bands - an acoustic trio of Fiona Golder, Ken Lorimer and Mik Shaw. https://www.facebook.com/p/Tanninzie-100040602684978/ Club Performer Margaret Gillan. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
May 25
7 Andy Chung . Kirkcaldy-born, now Edinburgh-based, Andy is a singer-songwriter performing songs original and traditional. www.andychung.co.uk/ Club Performer Michael Back. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 BrÒg Gary West, Sandy Brechin and fiddler Gavin Marwick. www.brechin-all-records.com/brog/ Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
21 Andy Popplestone. Andy is a singer, guitar player and sometime banjo player who has been playing and performing in public for the last 50 years, and in folk clubs for almost that long! He is a self-taught guitar player with multiple influences over the years from Ralph McTell in the early 70s to the likes of Dick Gaughan, Nic Jones and Martin Simpson in more recent years. Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
June 25
4 Sylvia Barnes & Sandy Stanage Sylvia and Sandy have been working together since the 70s, when they were founder members of the seminal Scottish band "Kentigern". They perform widely at home and abroad, featuring the best of both traditional and modern music and songwriting. https://music.metason.net/artistinfo?name=Sylvia%20Barnes Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 Marion Bradfield Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 Skirlie Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 AGM and Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club.
July 25
2 Writers Showcase - songwriters session. More details to come.
9
16 Sir-Reel Clarks, a Scottish Family Folk Group with a twist of genres. Champion melodeon player Aaron Clark and guitarist Andy Clark provide music and song.
23 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
30 Elsa Jean McTaggart with Gary Lister. This is a welcome return visit to the club for these favourite guests. https://music-info.elsa-jean-mctaggart.com/Home/ Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
August 25
6 Skinner & T'witch Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
13
20 Daria Kulesh http://www.daria-kulesh.co.uk/ Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
27 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
September 25
3 Marilla Homes Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
10 Ian Walker Band Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
17 Pauline Valance Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
24 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
October 25
1 Tim Edey
8 Jim Jack & John Graham
15 Eilidh Grant Trip
22 Curtis & Loretta https://curtisandloretta.com/
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
November 25
5 Malin Lewis
12 The Quiggs Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Pete Coe Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
December 25
3 Mark Dunlop
10 Christmas Party
17 pre-Christmas session
24 NO CLUB?
2026
January 26
7 New Year session tbc
14
21
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
February 26
4
11
18 Kenny Speirs
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
March 26
4
11 Graham Carter
18 Karen and Paul Walker
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
April 26
1
8
15 Bob Wood
22
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
May 26
6
13 Milton Hide https://www.miltonhide.com/
20
27 AGM & Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a £2 collection for the club
June 26
3
10 Anthony Toner
17
24 Robert Hall & Hilary Blythe
July 26
August 26
September 26
2
9
16 Simpkins McLagan
