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.
We meet in The Glen Tavern. National guidance applies
August 2022
10 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.
17 Stephen and Pernille Quigg "A concert with The Quiggs is a chance to hear folksong in its original form - simple, yet highly expressive, beautiful harmonies and songs that seek the audience's participation." http://www.stephenquigg.com/ Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
24 Skinner & T'witch A Leeds based duo performing folk, flamenco and theatre style songs, with driving rhythms, intense harmonies and inspiring lyrics. https://www.skinnerandtwitch.com/ Club Performer Robert Sim. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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 Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. "His forte is obviously his wonderful guitar work, but he does occasionally burst into song and what you then get is something between Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens, combined with a French accent! C’est magnifique.” Dave Baily. http://www.claudebourbon.org/ Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 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.
21 Natural Order - Stuart Sherlow and Alastair Littlejohn. Natural Order are a duo from Edinburgh who sing and play a variety of songs which includes Folk, Blues, Pop and Americana and also some original songs.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 collection for the club.
October 2022
5 Christopher Mark Jones Club Performer Susan Kirkwood with Janet Brown. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
12 Mike Silver Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Suthering. Devon based folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) https://www.suthering.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.
November 2022
2 Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. Theme: Rembrance: Songs of Peace and War. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
16 David Hershaw and Sandie Forbes - A groung-breaking acoustic roots duo from Fife. Their music combines elements of the Scottish folk tradition with modern song writing, Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
23 Sunjay - BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Nominee 2012, Sunjay’s style has that natural drift between folk and blues. Visit http://www.sunjay.tv/ Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 St Andrew'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.
December 2022
7 Steve Dan Mills Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 Christmas Party
21 pre-Christmas Session
28 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.
January 2023
4 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
11
18
25 Burns Celebration
February 2023
1
8 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.
15 Colin McEwan and Yvonne McLeod Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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
March 2023
1 Andrew Gordon
8 Joss Cameron with Shianfolk.
15 Graham Carter
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
April 2023
5
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
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
May 2023
3 Pauline Valance Club performer: Michael Back
10 Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter and keyboard player from Perth. Beth’s music is folk-inspired, and she sings a mix of traditional, modern and self-penned Scots songs. Beth was named The Scotsman's folk 'One To Watch 2022'. Beth’s voice is featured on Trad-electronica sensation Nitework’s new album. In 2021, she was nominated for the BBC MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year. Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
17 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.
24
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
June 2023
7 Marian Bradfield with Val Monteith
14
21 MAKE MUSIC DAY
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
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.
We meet in The Glen Tavern. National guidance applies
August 2022
10 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.
17 Stephen and Pernille Quigg "A concert with The Quiggs is a chance to hear folksong in its original form - simple, yet highly expressive, beautiful harmonies and songs that seek the audience's participation." http://www.stephenquigg.com/ Club Performer Robin McLean. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
24 Skinner & T'witch A Leeds based duo performing folk, flamenco and theatre style songs, with driving rhythms, intense harmonies and inspiring lyrics. https://www.skinnerandtwitch.com/ Club Performer Robert Sim. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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 Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. "His forte is obviously his wonderful guitar work, but he does occasionally burst into song and what you then get is something between Bob Dylan and Cat Stevens, combined with a French accent! C’est magnifique.” Dave Baily. http://www.claudebourbon.org/ Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 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.
21 Natural Order - Stuart Sherlow and Alastair Littlejohn. Natural Order are a duo from Edinburgh who sing and play a variety of songs which includes Folk, Blues, Pop and Americana and also some original songs.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 collection for the club.
October 2022
5 Christopher Mark Jones Club Performer Susan Kirkwood with Janet Brown. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
12 Mike Silver Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Suthering. Devon based folk duo Suthering (Julu Irvine & Heg Brignall) https://www.suthering.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.
November 2022
2 Paul Walker and Karen Pfeiffer Club Performer TBA Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. Theme: Rembrance: Songs of Peace and War. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
16 David Hershaw and Sandie Forbes - A groung-breaking acoustic roots duo from Fife. Their music combines elements of the Scottish folk tradition with modern song writing, Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
23 Sunjay - BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Nominee 2012, Sunjay’s style has that natural drift between folk and blues. Visit http://www.sunjay.tv/ Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
30 St Andrew'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.
December 2022
7 Steve Dan Mills Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 Christmas Party
21 pre-Christmas Session
28 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.
January 2023
4 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
11
18
25 Burns Celebration
February 2023
1
8 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.
15 Colin McEwan and Yvonne McLeod Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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
March 2023
1 Andrew Gordon
8 Joss Cameron with Shianfolk.
15 Graham Carter
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
April 2023
5
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
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
May 2023
3 Pauline Valance Club performer: Michael Back
10 Beth Malcolm is a singer-songwriter and keyboard player from Perth. Beth’s music is folk-inspired, and she sings a mix of traditional, modern and self-penned Scots songs. Beth was named The Scotsman's folk 'One To Watch 2022'. Beth’s voice is featured on Trad-electronica sensation Nitework’s new album. In 2021, she was nominated for the BBC MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year. Club Performer TBA. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
17 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.
24
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
June 2023
7 Marian Bradfield with Val Monteith
14
21 MAKE MUSIC DAY
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
