PAST EVENTS
January 2020
1 No Club - Happy New Year!
8 New Year Session - Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Collection for the club.
15 BrÒg - a brand-new band featuring legendary piper Gary West on pipes, whistles, vocals and guitar; virtuoso fiddler Greg Borland on fiddle and bass, and the sensational Sandy Brechin on accordion. Jigs, reels, airs and Scottish songs. Gary West is one of the country’s top pipers, presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Pipeline' and Professor of Scottish Ethnology at Edinburgh University, currently with Glasgow City Police Pipe Band and the famous Atholl Highlanders, ex Ceolbeg, Caledon and Clan Alba. Greg Borland plays with Other Roads, Burach, ex Caledon and the Kathryn Tickell Band. Sandy Brechin plays with The Jimi Shandrix Experience, The Sandy Brechin Band, Burach, ex-Seelyhoo and a host of other bands.For more information http://www.brechin-all-records.com/brog/ Club performer Bernie Hewitt. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
22 Angela Paterson - A very talented singer-songwriter from Islay See her on Facebook Club singer Neil Fox. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
29 Session - Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Theme : Winter. Collection for the club.
February 2020
5 Wayward Jane - The music is an innovative ‘transatlantic’ interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. See them on Youtube Club singer Isobel Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
12 Barry Nisbet - A Shetland musician - fiddle player, songwriter and guitarist. His set includes mostly self penned songs - some poignant, some humorous; some based on historic events, some right up to date and fiddle tunes from the island of Yell, where he grew up. See https://barrynisbet.com/home Club performer Lindsay Porteous. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Forgaitherin - A Fife-based folk group, Forgaitherin have a reputation for their wide range of songs, four-part harmonies and sympathetic instrumentation with guitar, accordion, keyboard and whistle. They are: Hamish Grant, Hugh and Lesley Toner and John Reid. see them on facebook. Club singer Margaret Gillan. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or sit back and enjoy. Theme: Love. There will be a collection for the club.
March 2020
4 Ian Bruce Ian Bruce is one of the best known faces on the Scottish folk scene and a wonderful ambassador for the Scottish singer/songwriter genre, all over Europe and beyond. Club singer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 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, infusing familiar melodies with fresh arrangements and sensibilities. Club Singer Jeannie Gardiner Entry £8 (£6 for members).
18 CANCELLED Shian Steve, Joss, Amy and Mel sing many well known folk songs, involving intricate harmonies, in their own wonderful style. All Shian band members are multi instrumentalists. see https://www.shianfolk.com/ A club night was suggested... and then more Coronavirus precautions came into play so only a handful of members came along and joined members of the committee for a last sing-song for a while.
25 We suggested some Irish videos to view/sing along to/play along to on YouTube.
April 2020
1 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Jack Badcock
8 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guests Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul and Evie Waddell .
15 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest North Sea Gas
16 Singing Workshops have been cancelled
22 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Christopher Mark Jones.
29 Our first zoom session - details have been sent out to members and friends on how to join.
May 2020
6 Euan Johnston and Andrew Gordon are hosting a live facebook stream for us from 8 pm. Please join us there https://www.facebook.com/johnstonandgordon/ or follow the links from the club's facebook page or group.
13 Club evening on Zoom featuring members of Choras - Aileen Carr, Janice Reavell and Barbara Dymock. See the club's facebook page and group for details. An email with details of how to join the Zoom session will be sent to members and those on our newsletter list on Monday 11 May.
20 We are delighted to tell you that our guest this week, Rebecca Connelly will be broadcasting a LIVE Facebook show for us on Wednesday 20th May on the Dunfermline Folk Club group page. Please go to the group page at 8 pm. We will put up some initial posts (and you can also add some posts) and then Rebecca will join us live. Please do use the posting facility to communicate with her during the video. If you can, we hope that you will be able to support her through her paypal page.
27 This will be our second zoom session. Details have been sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
June 2020
3 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Scott Murray with Ruth Kirkpatrick http://www.scottmurraysongs.co.uk/
10 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guests Wildwood Jack http://www.wildwoodjack.com/
17 Look at our facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/678698896030537/ for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Christine Kydd https://www.christinekydd.com/
24 8pm AGM. Approx 8:15 Session. This will be our third zoom session. Details will be sent out to members with their AGM notice and to friends on the Monday before.
July 2020
1 Our previously scheduled guest Bill Hamilton will be with us on zoom. Club performer: Robin McLean. Details have been sent out to members and to friends.
8 Carry on Streaming - Edinburgh Folk Club's summer YouTube magazine issues 1 and 2 Number 1 https://youtu.be/rRFa932D5z4 (35 min)
Number 2 https://youtu.be/9D1pxRSzTYY (30 min). Donations welcome to the Paddy Bort Fund. See the Youtube broadcasts or our event in Facebook for how to donate.
15 Mid Month Session on Zoom. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
22 Claire Hastings will be doing a special LIVE facebook show for us on her facebook page at 8 pm. https://www.facebook.com/clairehastingsmusic/ We will also have a link on the Dunfermline Folk Club group page to take you there.
29 Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
August 2020
5 Davy Lees - we linked to a Facebook performance recommended by Davy and looked at a few other videos. There is a copy of our Facebook Watchparty on our group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/211878718850797
12 The Quiggs did a 45 minute live stream for us at 8pm on the Dunfermline Folk Club Groups page. There is a copy on Folk club's Facebook Group page.
19 Mid-Month Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
26 Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
September 2020
2 Carry on Streaming - Edinburgh Folk Club's summer YouTube magazine issues 3 and 4 Number 3 https://youtu.be/KMd3YYhDlDI ( 34 min)
Number 4 https://youtu.be/HLMFMWXxIu0 (30 min). Donations welcome to the Paddy Bort Fund. See the Youtube broadcasts or our event in Facebook for how to donate.
9 An extra special 40 minute set from Jim Jack and John Graham. Information sent out to members and friends separately. - We also have a new date in March 2021 with them,
16 Mid-Month Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
23 Zetor in the Kailyard https://www.facebook.com/zetorinthekailyard/ We have a new date in September 2021, meantime you can follow the link to their facebook page to look at their recent stream - and some previous videos.
30 Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
October 2020
7 Carry on Streaming - Edinburgh Folk Club's summer YouTube magazine issues 5 and 6.
14 Dave Spittal - a Club Evening by Zoom. Club Performer: Robin McLean. Dave's sets will also be available LIVE on Facebook at 8:15 and 9:30 pm on the Dunfermline Folk Club Group page. Zoom details have been sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
21 Steve Dan Mills - Facebook live event on our group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/211878718850797
28 Zoom Session. - Focus on Hallowe'en. Songs and costumes welcome Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
November 2020
04 Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer - will join us on Zoom.
11 Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter A virtual concert - link supplied to club members and friends.
18 Tarneybackle We will be watching a selection of past performances on YouTube.Search for “tarneybackle songs” to see and play all or click. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgVJ8EKd8-3hZBdK77z24Q/featured
25 Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
December 2020
2 Carry on Streamin' Edinburgh Folk Club's YouTube magazine issues 7 and 8 Number 7 https://youtu.be/pw4SDxz41n4 (28 minutes) and
Number 8 https://youtu.be/dLMrmQbkSVY (26 min). Donations welcome to the Paddy Bort Fund. See the Youtube broadcasts or our event in Facebook for how to donate. (Note: Roberto Cassani has been rescheduled to 1st of December 2021)
9 BrÒg . View their video of an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ygvuM5_YO0&t=2531s Please support them using the paypal link given in the YouTube post (Note: BrÒg has been rescheduled to appear live on June 2nd 2021)
16 Members' Christmas Party . Details in the members' newsletter!
23 Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
30 No Club Meeting, see you next year!
January 2020
1 No Club - Happy New Year!
8 New Year Session - Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Collection for the club.
15 BrÒg - a brand-new band featuring legendary piper Gary West on pipes, whistles, vocals and guitar; virtuoso fiddler Greg Borland on fiddle and bass, and the sensational Sandy Brechin on accordion. Jigs, reels, airs and Scottish songs. Gary West is one of the country’s top pipers, presenter of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Pipeline' and Professor of Scottish Ethnology at Edinburgh University, currently with Glasgow City Police Pipe Band and the famous Atholl Highlanders, ex Ceolbeg, Caledon and Clan Alba. Greg Borland plays with Other Roads, Burach, ex Caledon and the Kathryn Tickell Band. Sandy Brechin plays with The Jimi Shandrix Experience, The Sandy Brechin Band, Burach, ex-Seelyhoo and a host of other bands.For more information http://www.brechin-all-records.com/brog/ Club performer Bernie Hewitt. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
22 Angela Paterson - A very talented singer-songwriter from Islay See her on Facebook Club singer Neil Fox. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
29 Session - Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Theme : Winter. Collection for the club.
February 2020
5 Wayward Jane - The music is an innovative ‘transatlantic’ interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots material with fresh arrangements and original compositions. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies. See them on Youtube Club singer Isobel Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
12 Barry Nisbet - A Shetland musician - fiddle player, songwriter and guitarist. His set includes mostly self penned songs - some poignant, some humorous; some based on historic events, some right up to date and fiddle tunes from the island of Yell, where he grew up. See https://barrynisbet.com/home Club performer Lindsay Porteous. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
19 Forgaitherin - A Fife-based folk group, Forgaitherin have a reputation for their wide range of songs, four-part harmonies and sympathetic instrumentation with guitar, accordion, keyboard and whistle. They are: Hamish Grant, Hugh and Lesley Toner and John Reid. see them on facebook. Club singer Margaret Gillan. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or sit back and enjoy. Theme: Love. There will be a collection for the club.
March 2020
4 Ian Bruce Ian Bruce is one of the best known faces on the Scottish folk scene and a wonderful ambassador for the Scottish singer/songwriter genre, all over Europe and beyond. Club singer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 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, infusing familiar melodies with fresh arrangements and sensibilities. Club Singer Jeannie Gardiner Entry £8 (£6 for members).
18 CANCELLED Shian Steve, Joss, Amy and Mel sing many well known folk songs, involving intricate harmonies, in their own wonderful style. All Shian band members are multi instrumentalists. see https://www.shianfolk.com/ A club night was suggested... and then more Coronavirus precautions came into play so only a handful of members came along and joined members of the committee for a last sing-song for a while.
25 We suggested some Irish videos to view/sing along to/play along to on YouTube.
April 2020
1 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Jack Badcock
8 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guests Ciorstaidh Chaimbeul and Evie Waddell .
15 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest North Sea Gas
16 Singing Workshops have been cancelled
22 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Christopher Mark Jones.
29 Our first zoom session - details have been sent out to members and friends on how to join.
May 2020
6 Euan Johnston and Andrew Gordon are hosting a live facebook stream for us from 8 pm. Please join us there https://www.facebook.com/johnstonandgordon/ or follow the links from the club's facebook page or group.
13 Club evening on Zoom featuring members of Choras - Aileen Carr, Janice Reavell and Barbara Dymock. See the club's facebook page and group for details. An email with details of how to join the Zoom session will be sent to members and those on our newsletter list on Monday 11 May.
20 We are delighted to tell you that our guest this week, Rebecca Connelly will be broadcasting a LIVE Facebook show for us on Wednesday 20th May on the Dunfermline Folk Club group page. Please go to the group page at 8 pm. We will put up some initial posts (and you can also add some posts) and then Rebecca will join us live. Please do use the posting facility to communicate with her during the video. If you can, we hope that you will be able to support her through her paypal page.
27 This will be our second zoom session. Details have been sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
June 2020
3 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Scott Murray with Ruth Kirkpatrick http://www.scottmurraysongs.co.uk/
10 Look on our facebook page/group for how you can support the previously scheduled guests Wildwood Jack http://www.wildwoodjack.com/
17 Look at our facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/678698896030537/ for how you can support the previously scheduled guest Christine Kydd https://www.christinekydd.com/
24 8pm AGM. Approx 8:15 Session. This will be our third zoom session. Details will be sent out to members with their AGM notice and to friends on the Monday before.
July 2020
1 Our previously scheduled guest Bill Hamilton will be with us on zoom. Club performer: Robin McLean. Details have been sent out to members and to friends.
8 Carry on Streaming - Edinburgh Folk Club's summer YouTube magazine issues 1 and 2 Number 1 https://youtu.be/rRFa932D5z4 (35 min)
Number 2 https://youtu.be/9D1pxRSzTYY (30 min). Donations welcome to the Paddy Bort Fund. See the Youtube broadcasts or our event in Facebook for how to donate.
15 Mid Month Session on Zoom. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
22 Claire Hastings will be doing a special LIVE facebook show for us on her facebook page at 8 pm. https://www.facebook.com/clairehastingsmusic/ We will also have a link on the Dunfermline Folk Club group page to take you there.
29 Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
August 2020
5 Davy Lees - we linked to a Facebook performance recommended by Davy and looked at a few other videos. There is a copy of our Facebook Watchparty on our group page https://www.facebook.com/groups/211878718850797
12 The Quiggs did a 45 minute live stream for us at 8pm on the Dunfermline Folk Club Groups page. There is a copy on Folk club's Facebook Group page.
19 Mid-Month Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
26 Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
September 2020
2 Carry on Streaming - Edinburgh Folk Club's summer YouTube magazine issues 3 and 4 Number 3 https://youtu.be/KMd3YYhDlDI ( 34 min)
Number 4 https://youtu.be/HLMFMWXxIu0 (30 min). Donations welcome to the Paddy Bort Fund. See the Youtube broadcasts or our event in Facebook for how to donate.
9 An extra special 40 minute set from Jim Jack and John Graham. Information sent out to members and friends separately. - We also have a new date in March 2021 with them,
16 Mid-Month Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
23 Zetor in the Kailyard https://www.facebook.com/zetorinthekailyard/ We have a new date in September 2021, meantime you can follow the link to their facebook page to look at their recent stream - and some previous videos.
30 Zoom Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
October 2020
7 Carry on Streaming - Edinburgh Folk Club's summer YouTube magazine issues 5 and 6.
14 Dave Spittal - a Club Evening by Zoom. Club Performer: Robin McLean. Dave's sets will also be available LIVE on Facebook at 8:15 and 9:30 pm on the Dunfermline Folk Club Group page. Zoom details have been sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
21 Steve Dan Mills - Facebook live event on our group page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/211878718850797
28 Zoom Session. - Focus on Hallowe'en. Songs and costumes welcome Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style. Details will be sent out to members and friends on the Monday before.
November 2020
04 Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer - will join us on Zoom.
11 Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter A virtual concert - link supplied to club members and friends.
18 Tarneybackle We will be watching a selection of past performances on YouTube.Search for “tarneybackle songs” to see and play all or click. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVgVJ8EKd8-3hZBdK77z24Q/featured
25 Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
December 2020
2 Carry on Streamin' Edinburgh Folk Club's YouTube magazine issues 7 and 8 Number 7 https://youtu.be/pw4SDxz41n4 (28 minutes) and
Number 8 https://youtu.be/dLMrmQbkSVY (26 min). Donations welcome to the Paddy Bort Fund. See the Youtube broadcasts or our event in Facebook for how to donate. (Note: Roberto Cassani has been rescheduled to 1st of December 2021)
9 BrÒg . View their video of an appearance at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ygvuM5_YO0&t=2531s Please support them using the paypal link given in the YouTube post (Note: BrÒg has been rescheduled to appear live on June 2nd 2021)
16 Members' Christmas Party . Details in the members' newsletter!
23 Session. Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story or listen and celebrate in style.
30 No Club Meeting, see you next year!
