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 secretary.dunfermlinefolkclub@gmail.com and we will keep you updated.
The Glen Tavern is now open. National restrictions apply
December 2021
1 George Murphy and Frank Cassidy. George is a singer from Dungiven Co Derry and his songs feature a witty style and a well observed commentary on life in Ireland and beyond. He collects songs from Ulster and all over Ireland and especially favours those who tell stories of the “craic” of rural Irish life.Songs and music with an Irish flavour. He is accompanied by Frank Cassidy an accomplished bouzouki player who is much in demand as a session musician with singers and traditional instrumentalists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSy-RoGMTSdEJXG5YP1R03g/videos Club Performer Margaret Gillan. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 Alan Reid Alan has been taking Scottish folk music all over the world since 1975. He joined the fledgling Battlefield Band in 1969 and with the band Alan toured the world, bringing Scottish traditional music to audiences in five continents and playing in many prestigious music festivals and venues. https://www.alansongsreid.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
15 Christmas Party Meal & session.Tickets £10. ** Sorry, all tickets now sold or reserved (subject to payment).**
22 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
29 No Club Night
January 2022
5 New Year Session. Welcome in the new year with topical songs and music. There will be a collection for the club.
12 Cognac Twins The Cognac Twins are Craig Anderson, and Paul Connelly who hail from historic Dunfermline Town. The songs on their stunning new album tell tales of life, humanity, hopes and fears. Described as playing "authentic guid folk for authentic guid folk" www.facebook.com/Thecognactwins. Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Coaltown Daisies - a duo of singer songwriters who write and perform dynamic folk, soul and americana music https://www.thecoaltowndaisies.com/ 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 collection for the club.
February 2022
2 Andrew Gordon Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Stephen and Pernille Quigg Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16
23 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
March 2022
2 Graham Carter. Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 David Gibb Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 St Patrick's Day Session - Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
23 Nancy Nicolson Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 No session - special guests Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland. Re-arranged visit from this duo
April 2022
6
13
29
27 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
May 2022
4
11 Wildwood Jack
18
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
June 2022
1
8
15 Choras
22
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
July 2022
6
13
20
27 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
August 2022
3
10
17
24 Skinner & T'witch
31 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
September 2022
7
14
21
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
October 2022
5 Christopher Mark Jones
12 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
19 Suthering. Devon based folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) https://www.suthering.com/
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
November 2022
December 2022
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 secretary.dunfermlinefolkclub@gmail.com and we will keep you updated.
The Glen Tavern is now open. National restrictions apply
December 2021
1 George Murphy and Frank Cassidy. George is a singer from Dungiven Co Derry and his songs feature a witty style and a well observed commentary on life in Ireland and beyond. He collects songs from Ulster and all over Ireland and especially favours those who tell stories of the “craic” of rural Irish life.Songs and music with an Irish flavour. He is accompanied by Frank Cassidy an accomplished bouzouki player who is much in demand as a session musician with singers and traditional instrumentalists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSy-RoGMTSdEJXG5YP1R03g/videos Club Performer Margaret Gillan. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
8 Alan Reid Alan has been taking Scottish folk music all over the world since 1975. He joined the fledgling Battlefield Band in 1969 and with the band Alan toured the world, bringing Scottish traditional music to audiences in five continents and playing in many prestigious music festivals and venues. https://www.alansongsreid.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
15 Christmas Party Meal & session.Tickets £10. ** Sorry, all tickets now sold or reserved (subject to payment).**
22 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
29 No Club Night
January 2022
5 New Year Session. Welcome in the new year with topical songs and music. There will be a collection for the club.
12 Cognac Twins The Cognac Twins are Craig Anderson, and Paul Connelly who hail from historic Dunfermline Town. The songs on their stunning new album tell tales of life, humanity, hopes and fears. Described as playing "authentic guid folk for authentic guid folk" www.facebook.com/Thecognactwins. Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Coaltown Daisies - a duo of singer songwriters who write and perform dynamic folk, soul and americana music https://www.thecoaltowndaisies.com/ 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 collection for the club.
February 2022
2 Andrew Gordon Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Stephen and Pernille Quigg Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16
23 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
March 2022
2 Graham Carter. Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 David Gibb Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 St Patrick's Day Session - Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
23 Nancy Nicolson Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 No session - special guests Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland. Re-arranged visit from this duo
April 2022
6
13
29
27 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
May 2022
4
11 Wildwood Jack
18
25 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
June 2022
1
8
15 Choras
22
29 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
July 2022
6
13
20
27 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
August 2022
3
10
17
24 Skinner & T'witch
31 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
September 2022
7
14
21
28 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
October 2022
5 Christopher Mark Jones
12 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
19 Suthering. Devon based folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) https://www.suthering.com/
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club.
November 2022
December 2022
