NFC CELEBRATES THIRD BIRTHDAY THIS OCTOBER
NUNEATON FOLK CLUB IS THREE YEARS OLD!
Yes it really was three years ago that the now defunct Black Parrot Seaside launched the reborn NFC from a stage at new premises upstairs at The Crown. You can see all the artistes who have appeared there since on the "GALLERY" page here.
For the Third Birthday show on Wednesday October 4th, our Featured Guests are Belzebub, making their first appearance at The Crown. Also appearing that night will be the legend Kevin Dempsey, another fine guitarist Sam Stephens, Nuneaton duo Simon and Sally-Ann Veasey, Pete McParland and Nunc, the resident 'house band.' Admission is free. Doors open at 7.30pm for a prompt 8pm start.
“ANKER FOLK ” ON ANKER RADIO
Last month saw the first birthday of “Anker Folk” on Anker radio with a two hour Birthday special featuring exclusive “live” tracks,all of which were recorded in the town. Massive thanks to Dave Smart, Malc Gurnham, Ian Bourne, John Goodman and all the artistes concerned. It says much about the music talent in this area that there were still local singers and musicians we did not manage to capture. The show is still available to listen to, via the links below.
October 4th sees the situation reversed. This date marks the third anniversary of Nuneaton Folk Club at The Crown. Anker Anker Folk's Radio show on October 2nd features entirely, tracks from Artistes who have appeared at NFC over the last three years. (Don't worry if you miss the “live” show-it will be available too,via a “Listen Again” facility. And finally in “Anker Folk” news-the programme will be going twice monthly as of November. This will enable us to play longer tracks and to feature lots more exclusive “Live Lounge” sessions recorded at The Crown or at Anker Radio studios.
Anker Folk goes out “live,” on the first Monday of every month on Anker Radio. Listeners can pick it up on the internal George Eliot Hospital Hospicoms network or on .1386am/216MW, and online at www.ankerradio.co.uk. If you miss the live shows or want to hear any of them again, you can listen to them at:
https:/www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/playlists/anker-folk/
NFC have a Group Page on Facebook
ELSEWHERE
Also in North Warwickshire, The Ragged Bear Festival has a very good line-up at The Crew on the weekend of 28th October. (See Poster below). Bedworth Folk Club is at The Newdigate Club on the second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month. Atherstone Folk Club has settled into its new venue at The Rose,Baxterley-they fill in the Third Wednesday. No excuse then, to go out and enjoy excellent top quality Folk Blue, Country and Contemporary Music in the area. Most of which is free!
NUNEATON FOLK CLUB IS THREE YEARS OLD!
Yes it really was three years ago that the now defunct Black Parrot Seaside launched the reborn NFC from a stage at new premises upstairs at The Crown. You can see all the artistes who have appeared there since on the "GALLERY" page here.
For the Third Birthday show on Wednesday October 4th, our Featured Guests are Belzebub, making their first appearance at The Crown. Also appearing that night will be the legend Kevin Dempsey, another fine guitarist Sam Stephens, Nuneaton duo Simon and Sally-Ann Veasey, Pete McParland and Nunc, the resident 'house band.' Admission is free. Doors open at 7.30pm for a prompt 8pm start.
“ANKER FOLK ” ON ANKER RADIO
Last month saw the first birthday of “Anker Folk” on Anker radio with a two hour Birthday special featuring exclusive “live” tracks,all of which were recorded in the town. Massive thanks to Dave Smart, Malc Gurnham, Ian Bourne, John Goodman and all the artistes concerned. It says much about the music talent in this area that there were still local singers and musicians we did not manage to capture. The show is still available to listen to, via the links below.
October 4th sees the situation reversed. This date marks the third anniversary of Nuneaton Folk Club at The Crown. Anker Anker Folk's Radio show on October 2nd features entirely, tracks from Artistes who have appeared at NFC over the last three years. (Don't worry if you miss the “live” show-it will be available too,via a “Listen Again” facility. And finally in “Anker Folk” news-the programme will be going twice monthly as of November. This will enable us to play longer tracks and to feature lots more exclusive “Live Lounge” sessions recorded at The Crown or at Anker Radio studios.
Anker Folk goes out “live,” on the first Monday of every month on Anker Radio. Listeners can pick it up on the internal George Eliot Hospital Hospicoms network or on .1386am/216MW, and online at www.ankerradio.co.uk. If you miss the live shows or want to hear any of them again, you can listen to them at:
https:/www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/playlists/anker-folk/
NFC have a Group Page on Facebook
ELSEWHERE
Also in North Warwickshire, The Ragged Bear Festival has a very good line-up at The Crew on the weekend of 28th October. (See Poster below). Bedworth Folk Club is at The Newdigate Club on the second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month. Atherstone Folk Club has settled into its new venue at The Rose,Baxterley-they fill in the Third Wednesday. No excuse then, to go out and enjoy excellent top quality Folk Blue, Country and Contemporary Music in the area. Most of which is free!
This November sees the last Bedworth Folk Festival in its existing format. Just look at the Guest List on the poster below!
CHANGE OF VENUE FOR ATHERSTONE FOLK CLUB
Our neighbours up the road at Atherstone Folk Club have relocated. They are now no longer based at the Church End Brewery Tap in Ridge Lane. Their new home is The Rose Inn, Main Road Baxterley. (Post Code CV9 2LE) Their evenings remain on the third Wednesday of every month.
Our neighbours up the road at Atherstone Folk Club have relocated. They are now no longer based at the Church End Brewery Tap in Ridge Lane. Their new home is The Rose Inn, Main Road Baxterley. (Post Code CV9 2LE) Their evenings remain on the third Wednesday of every month.
Thank you letters (see below) from the two organisations which our November 2016 audience raised funds for.
NOVEMBER FUNDRAISER NETS CHARITIES £300
Wednesday 2nd November saw the disappointment of a Guest cancellation turned into a Good Cause when an NFC audience used the night instead to raise £300. This will be divided between two Charities near to our hearts. The total will be divided between Macmillan Nurses and Anker Radio. Those who donated prizes for a Bumper Raffle included Bedworth Folk Club,ASDA, John Kearney, The Tilting Kettle,KC Jones and Nunc. The Acts performing that night included Matt Mallen-Allen,John Kearney, John Neal, Sue Sanders, Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan, Finger In The Car, Jan & Campbell Perry, Nunc, KC Jones, Comharsa, Des Patalong and The Wright Brothers.
Wednesday 2nd November saw the disappointment of a Guest cancellation turned into a Good Cause when an NFC audience used the night instead to raise £300. This will be divided between two Charities near to our hearts. The total will be divided between Macmillan Nurses and Anker Radio. Those who donated prizes for a Bumper Raffle included Bedworth Folk Club,ASDA, John Kearney, The Tilting Kettle,KC Jones and Nunc. The Acts performing that night included Matt Mallen-Allen,John Kearney, John Neal, Sue Sanders, Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan, Finger In The Car, Jan & Campbell Perry, Nunc, KC Jones, Comharsa, Des Patalong and The Wright Brothers.
ANKER FOLK...we're on The Radio!
Nuneaton Folk Club and Anker Radio have joined forces to launch a new monthly Folk Music Programme, "Anker Folk." The programme can be heard on Anker radio at 8pm on the first Monday of each month, by tuning in on 1386am / 216 MW, online via Anker radio’s web site (www.ankerradio.co.uk) , within the George Eliot Hospital on the internal HOSPICOM network. You can listen again via a mixcloud link on the Anker Radio web site at
https://www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/anker-folk-3rd-october-2016/
Each programme runs for one hour. There is an emphasis on Nuneaton Folk Club but coverage of events at venues in or near the broadcasting area-Nuneaton Bedworth and Atherstone for example-will also feature. The first programme was broadcast on the 5th of September 2016 under the title of “Yes-but is it Folk?.” It attempted to emphasise what a broad church “Folk” is nowadays,with something for everyone, including John Tams, The Pogues, Ed Sheeran and Paul Weller and Kim Lowings and The Greenwood.
Produced and presented jointly by Anker Radio's John Goodman and Nuneaton Folk Club's compere Geoff Veasey, the monthly format includes a playlist and a diary of events. Future plans include Interviews, Pen Pictures of Local Artistes, Spotlight on Venues where the listening audience can access “Live Music”, Album Reviews, Listeners' Requests: “Live” studio spots and “Outside Broadcast” recordings.
Anyone wanting to be included in the database of artistes and venues likely to be featured in future programmes should get in touch with Geoff via the usual channels of communications-or at a Folk Club!
Nuneaton Folk Club and Anker Radio have joined forces to launch a new monthly Folk Music Programme, "Anker Folk." The programme can be heard on Anker radio at 8pm on the first Monday of each month, by tuning in on 1386am / 216 MW, online via Anker radio’s web site (www.ankerradio.co.uk) , within the George Eliot Hospital on the internal HOSPICOM network. You can listen again via a mixcloud link on the Anker Radio web site at
https://www.mixcloud.com/ankerradio/anker-folk-3rd-october-2016/
Each programme runs for one hour. There is an emphasis on Nuneaton Folk Club but coverage of events at venues in or near the broadcasting area-Nuneaton Bedworth and Atherstone for example-will also feature. The first programme was broadcast on the 5th of September 2016 under the title of “Yes-but is it Folk?.” It attempted to emphasise what a broad church “Folk” is nowadays,with something for everyone, including John Tams, The Pogues, Ed Sheeran and Paul Weller and Kim Lowings and The Greenwood.
Produced and presented jointly by Anker Radio's John Goodman and Nuneaton Folk Club's compere Geoff Veasey, the monthly format includes a playlist and a diary of events. Future plans include Interviews, Pen Pictures of Local Artistes, Spotlight on Venues where the listening audience can access “Live Music”, Album Reviews, Listeners' Requests: “Live” studio spots and “Outside Broadcast” recordings.
Anyone wanting to be included in the database of artistes and venues likely to be featured in future programmes should get in touch with Geoff via the usual channels of communications-or at a Folk Club!
TARTS, REFS and MOSES
Another double header rounds off a busy year in December, with NFC debuts for both The Flaky Tarts and Moses and The Ref- who will do one set each.
More debuts already booked as Featured Guests for 2017 Wednesdays are:
Si Barron, Geoff Higginbottom, Duncan McFarlane (with Anne Brivonese), Belzebub and Dr Bennett. Returning during the year will be Kevin Dempsey, Scarecrow, Kristy Gallagher, Thrupp'nny Bits, Maria Barham and Danny Pedler and Rosie Butler-Hall.
Another double header rounds off a busy year in December, with NFC debuts for both The Flaky Tarts and Moses and The Ref- who will do one set each.
More debuts already booked as Featured Guests for 2017 Wednesdays are:
Si Barron, Geoff Higginbottom, Duncan McFarlane (with Anne Brivonese), Belzebub and Dr Bennett. Returning during the year will be Kevin Dempsey, Scarecrow, Kristy Gallagher, Thrupp'nny Bits, Maria Barham and Danny Pedler and Rosie Butler-Hall.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NUNEATON!
We celebrated our second year completed at The Crown on Wednesday October 5th 2016. John Richards did us two fabulous spots and there were other slots from Nunc, Away With The Fairies (Hosts at Stockton Folk Club), David Parr, Blues Division, The Wright Brothers, Peter McParland and Maria Barham.
We celebrated our second year completed at The Crown on Wednesday October 5th 2016. John Richards did us two fabulous spots and there were other slots from Nunc, Away With The Fairies (Hosts at Stockton Folk Club), David Parr, Blues Division, The Wright Brothers, Peter McParland and Maria Barham.
John Richards had a lot of enquiries about his instrumentation whilst recently on stage at The Crown. He explains for those who have asked :
"Apparently a few people were asking what one of my instruments was at Nuneaton Folk Club last Wednesday. So would you mind sharing this on the club's website please ? The instrument in question is a flatback Bouzouki made by the wonderful Luthier Ralph Bown of York. Like a mandolin it has 4 pairs of strings and I also use it tuned like a mandolin (GDAE) as opposed to the favoured Irish Bouzouki tuning which drops the first string from E to D. It's remarkable how the Bouzouki has been so successfully adopted into UK and Irish folk music given that it was only really introduced by Johnny Moynihan in the mid 60s. Cheers! " Cheers, John.
"Apparently a few people were asking what one of my instruments was at Nuneaton Folk Club last Wednesday. So would you mind sharing this on the club's website please ? The instrument in question is a flatback Bouzouki made by the wonderful Luthier Ralph Bown of York. Like a mandolin it has 4 pairs of strings and I also use it tuned like a mandolin (GDAE) as opposed to the favoured Irish Bouzouki tuning which drops the first string from E to D. It's remarkable how the Bouzouki has been so successfully adopted into UK and Irish folk music given that it was only really introduced by Johnny Moynihan in the mid 60s. Cheers! " Cheers, John.
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Kevin Dempsey returns March 2017
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THE HAWKESBURY TRAWLERMEN
-Is a tongue in cheek title for the Midlands latest Shanty Crew, who formed at a meeting in Nuneaton's Felix Holt pub in March. Their first public outing came round the corner in the nearby Lord Hop, featuring three local club organisers, Phil Benson (Atherstone FC) Geoff Veasey (Nuneaton) and Malc Gurnham( Bedworth). Also in the shanty crew that day were local singers Alan Stocks, Dave Webb and John Meechan England's most landlocked Shanty Crew might be appearing at NFC soon! Here's a scan (below) of a Review of Nuneaton Folk Club published in the March 2016 edition of Folk Monthly Magazine.
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NEW BOARDS PULL 'EM IN!
Well done to Julian for brightening up The Crown interior. Externally, a sharp new NFC board advertising what's on has pride of place on the wall outside where most of the town can see it! And the sandwich board out front (above) has had a makeover too. Ta, Jules! 
ROLL OUT A WELCOME MATT
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MAC AWE ON TOUR at NUNEATON BEER FESTIVAL
JUNE 17th 2016 John and Brendan Kearney, Geoff Veasey and Flossy McDougal (from NUNC), and Jon Harrington gave the MOT collective a big NFC flavour as they serenaded drinkers at this year's "Thirst and Last" CAMRA Festival. Sperrins Brewery named a beer after the band last year. Church End Brewery named one after one of their songs this time. (Above). 
YOUNG PEOPLE SEEN IN FOLK CLUB SHOCK!
Here's a happy group snapped in a small corner at Sean Cannon gig in April 2016. Is this allowed? Not if you read some Facebook posts!he 
MUSIC FOR MATT
Bill Bates was our NFC guest last year. He is a popular figure on the local scene. Bill's son Matt is seriously ill and the Folk World has been rallying round to raise funds to help his treatment. Nuneaton Bedworth and Atherstone Folk Clubs combined to put on a joint event at Bedworth Rugby Club in March, adding £250 collected at Sly Old Dogs Wood Farm Brewery Session previously to a huge total collected. Similar events have since been held at Stockton, Warwick and Banbury Folk Clubs. SUE SANDERS has in the past played solo at NFC and with Mac Awe on Tour and BPS at other venues. She has been very poorly but by July 2016 she was back up on stage at The Crown.
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Gren Morris
We had hoped to include Sam Stephens and Gren Morris in our 2016 Guest List, but Sam is currently fighting a losing battle against a condition which has stopped him playing guitar altogether. Poor Gren died in January 2016 after a brave fight against life-threatening illness. A huge loss, and a great talent gone.
We had hoped to include Sam Stephens and Gren Morris in our 2016 Guest List, but Sam is currently fighting a losing battle against a condition which has stopped him playing guitar altogether. Poor Gren died in January 2016 after a brave fight against life-threatening illness. A huge loss, and a great talent gone.
APRIL 2015 COMEDY NIGHT raised £175.00 and also added 16.5kg of food to Nuneaton Food Bank.
In March, Malc Gurnham and Gill were our featured guests. Gren Morris and Sam Stephens joined us for the first time. Nunc, Dave Webb, Sue Sanders, Finger in The Jar ,Dragonhead and Sly Old Dog , Bob Brooker all returned.
Our February 4th session featured Phil Hare as our principal guest. Also making their NFC debut that night were Dragonhead. Big Respect to them, as they kept a Folk Club going in the Town before NFC arrived. On the same evening it was a first time at The Crown too for The Somerville Gents, joining us from over Leamington way. John Kearney, Nunc, John Kearney and Des Patalong made welcome returns.
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TON UP FOR KRISTY!
A sensational night for our first Wednesday in 2015. Kristy Gallacher did two tremendous Guest spots, Kevin Dempsey just "dropped in" and we had debuts from Simon Veasey and Paul Moore, Alyson Bushell-Edwards and a young lad called Kane. Katherine Fear, John Kearney and Hilary Wilson returned, as did Mac Awe with Dave Parr. At one point the audience had topped three figures, and the pot collectors were kept busy! See our "Gallery" title page for a panoramic audience view! MICK STANLEY
Popular Comharsa Front Man Mick Stanley was bowled over by November's Club Session. Literally! He got knocked over on November 5th, as he crossed from the pub to the Car park. He ended up in The Eliot with a broken leg. We were all relieved it wasn't any worse, but it must have been very painful. We'd just confirmed to Mick that Comharsa will be doing a Floor Spot along with Sean Cannon next July. We reckon he was rushing to 'phone his agent. All NFC regulars wish him a speedy recovery. Get well soon, Mick! |
Launch Night is a tremendous success!14 different artistes-solo, groups, duos, trios-all dovetailed into one glorious show of two halves, launched our opening night on Wednesday October 1st 2014. 80+ people attended and it was standing room only by the end of the night. Our Resident House Band Black Parrot Seaside had the honour of playing the first number-" It's All Over Now." But it wasn't. it had just begun....
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November 5th goes with a Bang! An audience of Ninety plus again when Sly Old Dogs, (pictured below). took to the stage upstairs at The Crown Inn on Bonfire Night. There were fireworks galore as The Craic cames to Nuneaton. Our first featured Guests played plenty of well-loved traditional songs across two sets. The P.A. went awol and we all went unplugged-but nobody seemed to mind! Other guests included Finger In The Jar, Malc Gurnham and Gill Gilsenan, Maria Barham, Daisybell, John Kearney and KC Jones.
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Our Guests in December 2014 were CAROLE PALMER and MARIA BARHAM. You can read more about them elsewhere or by following Links to their own pages.
