PAST EVENTS
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 Michael Back 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 Alex Black Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! Songs and tunes of Robert Burns particularly welcome. There will be a collection for the club.
February 2022
2 Andrew Gordon Club Performer Robin McLean Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Colin McEwan and Yvonne McLeod Club Performers Ena Robertson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 - A 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. Club Performer Colin Frame (Stephen and Pernille Quigg have postponed due to Storm Dudley )
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. Traditional Songs of England, Scotland and Ireland along with the occasional bit of Americana. See https://youtu.be/Oe6g5YEmHp8 Club Performer Robert Sim Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 David Gibb "a left-handed, balding, middle-aged songwriting folky from Scotland’s highest village." http://www.davegibb.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood 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 A 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. Nancy Nicolson will visit us in the summer.
30 No session - special guests Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland.From Co. Down, they have been performing as a duo since the early 90s. We can expect combination of two vocals, guitar and percussion, and a mix of topical original songs and well chosen contemporary and traditional songs with lots of choruses Re-arranged visit from this duo. Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
April 2022
6 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.
13 Fraser Bruce, folksinger and performer will share some songs and a chat about his book “The Folk River”. Lots of information about Fraser at https://www.fraserbruce.co.uk/ Club Performer Jeanie Gardiner Entry £8 (£6 for members)
20 Elsa Jean McTaggart A firm favourite at the club, she and Gary return for an evening of song and music. Club Performer Michael Back Entry £8 (£6 for members). This will be a ticketed event. **Sorry - all tickets now sold or reserved.**
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 Pauline Valance Pauline is a singer/songwriter and clarsach player from Ayrshire. In usual circumstances, she likes to play in as many varied settings as possible, from Stirling Castle to Tannahill's Cottage, from an extinct volcano to a riverboat in Australia. During Lockdown, she wrote and released the album Blue Leaves, which was Celtic Music Radio's Album of the Week in May 2021. She also developed a habit of singing One Song to the Tune of Another, which is exactly as it sounds! Club Performer Jean Black Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 Wildwood Jack are husband and wife Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman - a unique acoustic guitar and ukulele duo from Kent in the UK. Their wide repertoire draws from an eclectic songbook as well as instrumentals and heart-warming original songs. http://www.wildwoodjack.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 Rebecca Connelly Connelly is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has been performing music in the USA & UK for over 15 years. https://www.rebeccaconnelly.co.uk/ Club Performer Joss Ayub Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 7:30 pm AGM and 8 pm 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 Rehearsal in the Glen Tavern from 8 pm A rehearsal for the Folk in the Park event especially for the group songs.
8 Run-through at the bandstand (weather forecast ok - viewed on 2nd June). This will run between 7 and 9pm at the Bandstand in the Public Park followed by a a gathering at the Glen Tavern to chat about how well it went!
15 Choras - Aileen Carr, Barbara Dymock and Janice Reavell. Each is a much loved and respected traditional singer in her own right with many and varied musical collaborations behind her and a vast experience of performing. They specialise in a cappella harmony arrangements of an eclectic mix of songs traditional and modern-ish. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk/2022-guests/choras/ Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
21 Folk in the Park - a Make Music Day pop-up event at the bandstand at Dunfermline Public Park makemusicday.co.uk/event/folk-in-the-park/
22 Richard Grainger and Chris Parkinson. Richard is a singer, songwriter and interpreter of traditional material and he is joined by Chris who is a multi-instrumentalist folk musician. richard-grainger.com/home Club Performer Jim Wardell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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 Nancy Nicolson. As writer, singer, storyteller, and animateur, Nancy Nicolson communicates the life and culture of Scotland with rare warmth and energy, and her own brand of wit and wisdom. https://tracscotland.org/storytellers/nancy-nicolson/ Club Performer Christine Kyle. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
13 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. Photos from the Folk in the Park event will be shown. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
20 Norrie MacIver Norrie "Tago" MacIver is a singer/songwriter from Carloway in the Isle of Lewis and is currently living in Fife. Norrie has been the lead singer of Bodega, Manran and Skippinish and has also worked solo. He was voted Gaelic singer of the Year at the MG Alba Scot Trad Music awards in 2011 and he worked with the Glasgow Barons to write new songs about the history of Govan. www.norriemaciver.co.uk/ This is a ticketed event. ** SORRY, NOW SOLD OUT ** Club Performer Fiona Cook. 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 collection for the club.
August 2022
3 Rob Griffith and Pam Wallace. Rob has been a solo performer for many years presenting a wide range of material including traditional and contemporary items, many of which are his own compositions. He is now joined onstage by his partner Pam, and the duo have now been able to extend their range; adding new songs, and bringing in harmonies and alternating solo contributions. Club Performer Isobel Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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 Michael Back. 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. See their Facebook Page. Club Performer Gordon and Marianne Ellis 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 Singer-songwriter-guitarist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Christopher Mark Jones sings soulful country and blues-inflected Americana narratives. He will be playing two 45-minute sets featuring songs from No More Range to Roam, his Bill Leader-produced album for Transatlantic in 1978, was well as from his sixth and most recent, 2021's Looking for the Light. http://www.christophermarkjones.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood with Janet Brown. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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. (Unfortunately Mike Silver has had to cancel.)
19 Bruce Davies has been a full-time singer, guitarist and songwriter since 1984 and hosts the Spirit of Scotland Show, which presents the best in Scottish entertainment to visitors from all over the world in Edinburgh He performs all over the UK and sometimes overseas, featuring the songs of writers he admire, his own songs and some songs of Scotland. https://www.brucedavies.com/ Club Performer Alec Robertson. 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 The Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer hails from Staffordshire, although Karen is originally from Stuttgart, Germany, where Paul ‘discovered’ her busking in a city centre park and the two of them have now been playing music together since 2012. Together with their own beautifully written songs, they present unique interpretations of classics from folk icons such as Richard Thompson, Dougie MacLean, Jimmy MacCarthy or John Spillane. https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/ Club Performer Deirdre Watson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. Theme: Rembrance: Songs of Peace and War. The collection this evening will be donated to Poppy Scotland, so give generously. There will be a draw for a prize.
16 David Hershaw and Sandie Forbes - The duo combine elements of the Scottish folk music tradition with modern songwriting, infusing familiar melodies with fresh arrangements. David is an established singer-songwriter and has developed a unique and versatile finger-picking style of guitar. Sandie is a classically-trained violinist who branched out into traditional music as a teenager. Club Performer Margaret Gillan. 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 Ena Robertson. 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 American singer songwriter Steve was the co-founder of Speed Limit 35, one of the first folk rock bands in the American South. He has been enjoying a solo career since the mid 70's and has performed at many folk festivals and the UK's Top Folk and Acoustic Clubs. He couples his very powerful vocals with acoustic guitar and harmonica. His masterful story telling, based on his rich and challenging life experiences, lays the groundwork for each song in a most engaging manner. He has been touring in the UK in recent years performing in folk clubs and festivals to rave reviews. Club Performer Jeanie Gardner. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 Christmas Party. ALL TICKETS SOLD 7pm for 7:30.
21 pre-Christmas Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
28 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music.
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 Michael Back 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 Alex Black Entry £8 (£6 for members)
26 Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! Songs and tunes of Robert Burns particularly welcome. There will be a collection for the club.
February 2022
2 Andrew Gordon Club Performer Robin McLean Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Colin McEwan and Yvonne McLeod Club Performers Ena Robertson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
16 - A 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. Club Performer Colin Frame (Stephen and Pernille Quigg have postponed due to Storm Dudley )
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. Traditional Songs of England, Scotland and Ireland along with the occasional bit of Americana. See https://youtu.be/Oe6g5YEmHp8 Club Performer Robert Sim Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 David Gibb "a left-handed, balding, middle-aged songwriting folky from Scotland’s highest village." http://www.davegibb.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood 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 A 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. Nancy Nicolson will visit us in the summer.
30 No session - special guests Fil Campbell and Tom McFarland.From Co. Down, they have been performing as a duo since the early 90s. We can expect combination of two vocals, guitar and percussion, and a mix of topical original songs and well chosen contemporary and traditional songs with lots of choruses Re-arranged visit from this duo. Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
April 2022
6 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.
13 Fraser Bruce, folksinger and performer will share some songs and a chat about his book “The Folk River”. Lots of information about Fraser at https://www.fraserbruce.co.uk/ Club Performer Jeanie Gardiner Entry £8 (£6 for members)
20 Elsa Jean McTaggart A firm favourite at the club, she and Gary return for an evening of song and music. Club Performer Michael Back Entry £8 (£6 for members). This will be a ticketed event. **Sorry - all tickets now sold or reserved.**
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 Pauline Valance Pauline is a singer/songwriter and clarsach player from Ayrshire. In usual circumstances, she likes to play in as many varied settings as possible, from Stirling Castle to Tannahill's Cottage, from an extinct volcano to a riverboat in Australia. During Lockdown, she wrote and released the album Blue Leaves, which was Celtic Music Radio's Album of the Week in May 2021. She also developed a habit of singing One Song to the Tune of Another, which is exactly as it sounds! Club Performer Jean Black Entry £8 (£6 for members)
11 Wildwood Jack are husband and wife Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman - a unique acoustic guitar and ukulele duo from Kent in the UK. Their wide repertoire draws from an eclectic songbook as well as instrumentals and heart-warming original songs. http://www.wildwoodjack.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood Entry £8 (£6 for members)
18 Rebecca Connelly Connelly is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has been performing music in the USA & UK for over 15 years. https://www.rebeccaconnelly.co.uk/ Club Performer Joss Ayub Entry £8 (£6 for members)
25 7:30 pm AGM and 8 pm 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 Rehearsal in the Glen Tavern from 8 pm A rehearsal for the Folk in the Park event especially for the group songs.
8 Run-through at the bandstand (weather forecast ok - viewed on 2nd June). This will run between 7 and 9pm at the Bandstand in the Public Park followed by a a gathering at the Glen Tavern to chat about how well it went!
15 Choras - Aileen Carr, Barbara Dymock and Janice Reavell. Each is a much loved and respected traditional singer in her own right with many and varied musical collaborations behind her and a vast experience of performing. They specialise in a cappella harmony arrangements of an eclectic mix of songs traditional and modern-ish. www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk/2022-guests/choras/ Club Performer Colin Frame. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
21 Folk in the Park - a Make Music Day pop-up event at the bandstand at Dunfermline Public Park makemusicday.co.uk/event/folk-in-the-park/
22 Richard Grainger and Chris Parkinson. Richard is a singer, songwriter and interpreter of traditional material and he is joined by Chris who is a multi-instrumentalist folk musician. richard-grainger.com/home Club Performer Jim Wardell. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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 Nancy Nicolson. As writer, singer, storyteller, and animateur, Nancy Nicolson communicates the life and culture of Scotland with rare warmth and energy, and her own brand of wit and wisdom. https://tracscotland.org/storytellers/nancy-nicolson/ Club Performer Christine Kyle. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
13 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. Photos from the Folk in the Park event will be shown. There will be a £1 contribution to club funds which will include a draw for a prize.
20 Norrie MacIver Norrie "Tago" MacIver is a singer/songwriter from Carloway in the Isle of Lewis and is currently living in Fife. Norrie has been the lead singer of Bodega, Manran and Skippinish and has also worked solo. He was voted Gaelic singer of the Year at the MG Alba Scot Trad Music awards in 2011 and he worked with the Glasgow Barons to write new songs about the history of Govan. www.norriemaciver.co.uk/ This is a ticketed event. ** SORRY, NOW SOLD OUT ** Club Performer Fiona Cook. 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 collection for the club.
August 2022
3 Rob Griffith and Pam Wallace. Rob has been a solo performer for many years presenting a wide range of material including traditional and contemporary items, many of which are his own compositions. He is now joined onstage by his partner Pam, and the duo have now been able to extend their range; adding new songs, and bringing in harmonies and alternating solo contributions. Club Performer Isobel Watson. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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 Michael Back. 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. See their Facebook Page. Club Performer Gordon and Marianne Ellis 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 Singer-songwriter-guitarist from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Christopher Mark Jones sings soulful country and blues-inflected Americana narratives. He will be playing two 45-minute sets featuring songs from No More Range to Roam, his Bill Leader-produced album for Transatlantic in 1978, was well as from his sixth and most recent, 2021's Looking for the Light. http://www.christophermarkjones.com/ Club Performer Susan Kirkwood with Janet Brown. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
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. (Unfortunately Mike Silver has had to cancel.)
19 Bruce Davies has been a full-time singer, guitarist and songwriter since 1984 and hosts the Spirit of Scotland Show, which presents the best in Scottish entertainment to visitors from all over the world in Edinburgh He performs all over the UK and sometimes overseas, featuring the songs of writers he admire, his own songs and some songs of Scotland. https://www.brucedavies.com/ Club Performer Alec Robertson. 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 The Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer hails from Staffordshire, although Karen is originally from Stuttgart, Germany, where Paul ‘discovered’ her busking in a city centre park and the two of them have now been playing music together since 2012. Together with their own beautifully written songs, they present unique interpretations of classics from folk icons such as Richard Thompson, Dougie MacLean, Jimmy MacCarthy or John Spillane. https://www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk/ Club Performer Deirdre Watson Entry £8 (£6 for members)
9 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music. Theme: Rembrance: Songs of Peace and War. The collection this evening will be donated to Poppy Scotland, so give generously. There will be a draw for a prize.
16 David Hershaw and Sandie Forbes - The duo combine elements of the Scottish folk music tradition with modern songwriting, infusing familiar melodies with fresh arrangements. David is an established singer-songwriter and has developed a unique and versatile finger-picking style of guitar. Sandie is a classically-trained violinist who branched out into traditional music as a teenager. Club Performer Margaret Gillan. 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 Ena Robertson. 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 American singer songwriter Steve was the co-founder of Speed Limit 35, one of the first folk rock bands in the American South. He has been enjoying a solo career since the mid 70's and has performed at many folk festivals and the UK's Top Folk and Acoustic Clubs. He couples his very powerful vocals with acoustic guitar and harmonica. His masterful story telling, based on his rich and challenging life experiences, lays the groundwork for each song in a most engaging manner. He has been touring in the UK in recent years performing in folk clubs and festivals to rave reviews. Club Performer Jeanie Gardner. Entry £8 (£6 for members)
14 Christmas Party. ALL TICKETS SOLD 7pm for 7:30.
21 pre-Christmas Session Sing a song, play a tune, tell us a story, or sit back and enjoy! There will be a collection for the club
28 Gathering. A relaxed evening of chat and music.
