Mansfield Brown Cow Folk Club

Programme for 2006 Show Current
October
17	Beelzebub
24	Singers
31	Palava & James Chadwick

November
7	Singers
14	Copper Kettle
21	Singers
28	Harbour Lights

December
5	Singers
12	Jolly Jock
19	Adrian Nation
26	Boxing Day Christmas Party

Programme for 2007
January
2	Singers A Happy New Year to all.
9	Singers
16	Vin Garbutt	£8
23	Singers
30	Ilkeston Folk Club Ensemble

February
6	Sensible Shoes
13	Singers Drag out those love songs for Valentine's Night!
20	Orpheus Supertones
27	Singers

March
6	Feature: Paul Pearson
13	Singers
20	Jon Strong
27	Feature: Tina Taylor

April
3	Jezz Hall and friends.
10	Singers
17	Flossie Malavialle A French singer from the North-East of England!
24	Singers

May
1	Feature: Tony Wade May Day celebrations.
8	Singers
15	Isambarde
22	Singers
29	Feature: Liam 'Zimmerman' Dolan 60s Night - 60s/70s dress welcome!

June
5	Singers
12	Jez Lowe His only solo appearance in the area – get those tickets bought!	£4
19	Singers
26	Richard Grainger Songwriter of distinction.

July
3	Singers
10	Bill Whaley & Dave Fletcher Well-honed traditional material delivered with a dry sense of humour.
17	Singers
24	Feature: Amy Notman Amy's powerful and passionate vocals are a real delight.
31	Singers

August
7	Feature: Gordon Burke Fine singer of traditional, contemporary and music hall songs - Gordon describes himself as "the perfect antidote to insomnia..."
14	Singers
21	Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer Vicki is a master (mistress??) of the haunting Scottish Lowland Pipes and Jonny is a fine guitarist and singer. With their unique style and material they are in great demand for festivals and we're lucky to have them.
28	Singers

September
4	Singers
11	Bob Fox "One of the scene's superior singers and his voice is as confident and ebullient as ever" (Colin Irwin - Folk Roots). Absolutely true	£8
18	Ruth Notman
25	Feature: Calm Down

October
2	Singers
9	Singers
16	Feature: The Bouviers Continuing from their great performance at the Mansfield Folk Festival
23	LaZag Beautiful 'medieval' folk from Italy. Another website, also on myspace	£3
30	Singers

November
6	Phil Hare
13	Feature: Girls' Night In
20	Andy Sissons and Friends
27	Singers 100th Anniversary of the Brown Cow.

December
4	Alias Ratpoyson A changed line-up from this local band who played at the Mansfield folk festival 2007.
11	Singers
18	Kick 'n' Rush Christmas bash.
28	Kick 'n' Rush * Not a Folk Club night * Since there is no Tuesday night session for a while, a Friday evening in the main Brown Cow lounge with this lively band might be just the tonic...

Programme for 2008
January
8	Easy Terms
15	Feature: Hoi Polloi
22	Singers
29	Acushla	£3

February
5	Singers
12	Singers
19	Taxi Andy Band
26	Singers

March
4	The Bezzas Roger Wilson & Emma Reid, a unique duo that allows Hank Williams to mingle with erratic Bingsjö polskas. Both Roger and Emma have websites too.	£4
11	Singers
18	Feature: Stella & Irvine
25	Singers

April
1	Jezz Hall Band	£3
8	Singers
15	Tangata Music ranging from rich jazz injected Celtic melodies, to the odd vocal harmony, through to Baltic frenzy and hefty funk to get people on their feet! See Myspace	£3
22	Singers
29	Vikki Clayton	£4

May
6	Singers
13	Singers
20	Dana & Susan Robinson "New Time Old-Time music" from the USA. I've heard that they are a truly brilliant pair of musicians and really entertaining too!	£4
27	Singers

June
3	Feature: Den Johnson Local singer and songwriter.
10	Ray Bouvier Ray hardly needs an introduction, vocalist and guitarist - one of the Bouviers.
17	Singers
24	Reg Meuross See the website, also on myspace.	£4

July
1	Singers
8	Feature: Dick Pike
11	The Mansfield Freebie Friday night 7:30 till midnight, Mansfield Rugby Club Mega Acoustic Jam Free Admission and Camping
12	The Mansfield Freebie Saturday 12 noon till midnight, Mansfield Rugby Club Folk Concert Free Admission and Camping
15	Duncan McFarlane Band 'Robust folk-rock - reels, jigs and stout songs, well-executed and infectiously lively' Also on myspace	£4
22	Singers
29	Kate Bramley (of Jez Lowe’s Bad Pennies). See myspace

August
5	Singers
12	Skyhook Stunning twin fiddles, guitar and bouzouki driving Irish, Scottish and Cape Breton tunes and songs.	£4
19	Feature: Martin Sumpton
26	Singers

September
2	Singers
9	Steve Tilston Singer songwriter & guitarist. See also myspace	£5
16	Singers
23	Singers
30	Anthony John Clarke His recordings are excellent - but he is that rarity on the Folk Scene... a performer who is even better live! See also myspace	£4

October
7	Singers
14	Feature: Brackenrigg Lively trad. Duo.
21	Singers
28	Beelzebub	£3

November
4	Singers
11	Tom Bliss ... and on myspace
18	Singers
25	Singers

December
2	Tom McConville Band "a brilliant fiddler and great singer". myspace
9	Singers
16	Singers
23	Calm Down Christmas bash
30	Singers

Programme for 2009
January
6	Three Legged Dog A brilliant Celtic/folk-rock band who have been amazing audiences with their unique, energetic style, humour and musicianship. myspace	£3
13	Singers
20	Pete Morton Also see myspace	£3
27	Singers

February
3	Singers
10	Tom Kitching & Gren Bartley See myspace	£4
17	Singers
24	Kimber's Men Britain's Premier Sea Song and Shanty Group.	£4

March
3	Singers
10	Belshazzar's Feast	£4
17	Singers
24	Singers
31	Askew Sisters Also on myspace	£4

April
7	Singers
14	Singers
21	Singers
28	Singers

May
5	Quicksilver	£4
12	Singers
19	Lester Simpson Possibly best known as a member of Coope Boyes & Simpson, or as a presenter of Folkwaves.	£4
26	Singers

June
2	Singers
9	Nathan Rogers From Canada, the legendary Stan Rogers’ equally talented son. myspace	£4
16	Singers
23	Doghouse Roses Fiddle, guitar and fine song from Glaswegians Paul and Iona. myspace	£4
30	Singers

July
7	Jill Fielding Band Also see myspace	£4
11	Mansfield Folk Festival 2009 Free Admission. Friday/Saturday 10-11th July 2009 Location: Mansfield Rugby Club. Map
14	Singers
21	Sandy Brechin & Ewan Wilkinson One of the finest Scottish accordion/guitar duos. More links: Sandy Ewan	£5
28	Singers

August
4	Feature: Terry Wood	£2
11	Singers
18	Phil Hare Check out Phil's videos on youtube - and don't miss this chance to see him for real at the folk club!	£4
25	Singers

September
1	Singers
8	Damien Barber & Mike Wilson The Demon Barber front man teamed up with powerful north-eastern singer Mike Wilson.	£5
15	Feature: Calm Down
22	Singers
29	Feature: Liam & Wes

October
6	Singers
13	Feature: Harvey & Anna Elias
20	Singers
27	Tina Taylor & George Papavgeris See myspace for Tina and George	£3

November
3	Singers
10	Feature: Rule of Thumb Rob Bartlett & Ed Hulse. See the video section below for some samples from their previous visit.
17	Singers
24	Toe Tappers Steve B on lead vocals, guitar, harmonica & tap shoes (all at the same time), fab fiddling and broomstick bass from Steve D.	£2

December
1	Singers
8	Feature: Tony Wade A firm favourite: multi talented and sure to please with a seasonal theme + plenty of floor singer spots
15	Singers
22	The Bouviers Our Christmas Bash with this fabulous local band. Come and have fun.	£2
29	Singers

Programme for 2010
January
5	Singers Tonight will be a normal Singers' Night Originally planned performance cancelled due to severe weather: CANCELLED Hannah James and Sam Sweeney CANCELLED
12	Singers
19	Feature: Bob Ebdon It’s a pleasure to be able to give Bob a longer spot to do justice to his diverse autoharp & vocal repertoire. Bob's autoharp page + plenty of floor singer spots.
26	Singers

February
2	Feature: Rosa's Lovely Daughters Bronwyn and Nicky are regulars to the club but tonight we welcome all four "Daughters", who measure their involvement in singing and the folk scene in decades rather than years. They sing a mix of folk, classic pop, close harmonies and some original material – in fact, anything that takes their fancy, some acappella and some with a range of instruments – guitar, accordion and Celtic harp. Their stunning harmonies have been very well received wherever they have performed.
9	Singers
16	Alan Prosser Expect some superb guitar work and great vocals from the guy who power riffs the Oysterband and wrote or co-wrote many of the band’s best loved songs. myspace	£5
23	Singers

March
2	Singers
9	Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts Jamie's dextrous percussive and lap-style guitar work is a visual as well as a sonic delight, while Katriona's intricate fiddle playing shifts seamlessly from sensitive to fiery and back again in the blink of an eye. During 2009 they brought their unique sound to more than ten festivals and supported, among others, Dave Swarbrick, Bellowhead, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan and Spiers & Boden. Their first major CD "Shadows & Half Light" is receiving great press reviews. This young duo well deserve their Radio2 Horizon Award Nomination for emerging artists	£3
16	Singers
23	Feature: Frozen Gin are Bernard Wright and James Medd, a traditional folk duo from Nottingham, who rework the song and dance music of Britain and present it in a refreshing, youthful style. After releasing their debut EP in mid 2008, both members left Nottingham to study music at university. 2010 marks a return to their local music scene and with the addition of a third member, Nathaniel Mason, who knows what their future holds.
30	Singers

April
6	Feature: Acushla This multi-instrumental band playing Celtic tunes and songs have entertained us before with their driving music + plenty of floor singer spots
13	Singers
20	Steve Turner Steve’s singing and concertina playing are now widely acclaimed with great press reviews and national radio plays.	£3
27	Singers

May
4	Feature: To Be Sure This local trio always please on singers nights with lovely songs and tunes. It’s a pleasure to be able to “Feature” Keith, Bob and John at the club. + plenty of floor singer spots
11	Singers
18	Keith Donnelly A superbly original Stand-Up and never offensive; a great singer-songwriter; a fine guitarist; a stunning storyteller and “funny” doesn’t do him justice. Phil Cool reckons “ he laughed so much that he blew a whole cheese sandwich out of his nose”. This is now fully SOLD OUT If you don't have a ticket (or reserved one) .. PLEASE .. don't turn up as we really can't get any more in. Thanks.	£4
25	Singers

June
1	Feature: Mitch An entertaining evening of “Odd Odes” and Funny Songs + plenty of floor spots
8	Singers
15	Hannah James & Sam Sweeney This young duo who are half of Kerfuffle and one-time finalists in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk awards, are now playing sell-out gigs. Expect great fiddle, voice and accordion and maybe some clog dancing too! myspace (£3 members) - with support from our Liz -	£4
22	Singers A 70s theme to this Singers night. Singers are encouraged to resurrect their old Paxton, Donovan, Cohen etc. material !! 70's Style Fancy Dress is Optional
29	Feature: Cruel Folk We welcome singer and multi-instrumentalist Sean Holden and guitarist Paul Holden over from Norfolk. They are devoted to the continuing renewal of the English tradition, using instruments including mandocello, mandolin, guitar, bouzouki and whistle. youtube video Myspace + plenty of floor spots

July
6	Singers
13	Feature: Oak Tree Mick Possibly a farewell performance from this long-time regular at the club? Or maybe not... I'm sure we'll be hearing more from Mick... See the videos here and here. + plenty of floor spots
16	Mansfield Folk Festival Acoustic Jam Session 7:30 pm till midnight Gates open 2 pm Free Admission and Camping Map
17	Mansfield Folk Festival All day Concert 12 Noon until Midnight Free Admission and Camping Map
20	Singers
27	Feature: Neil & Julie Smith A couple who have been on the local folk scene for a long time now and need no introduction to the Brown Cow audience. See myspace and the video + plenty of floor spots

August
3	Singers
10	Jez Lowe Jez is a marvellous singer-songwriter and great favourite of many of our members. His compositions are influenced by his origins in County Durham. In 2006 he contributed to the BBC Radio 2 'Radio Ballads' and in March 2009 collaborated with seven other songwriters on the prestigious 'Darwin Song Project'. (£3 members) with support from Tina Taylor Tickets - Sorry - sold out	£5
17	Singers
24	Singers
31	Singers

September
7	Americana & American Folk Music On a rare visit from the USA, we welcome Jack Lawrence (Doc Watson’s musical partner & one of the most influential flat picking guitarist around) who is playing tonight with Richard Plank from the UK. Jack and Richard will be coming direct from the Didmarton Bluegrass Festival. (£3 members) See also www.acousticart.co.uk Tickets available from 1st August	£5
14	Singers
21	Feature: Dick Pike
28	Singers

October
12	Flossie
26	Feature: Jinski guitar / vocal duo from Newcastle

November
16	Feature: Down Trodden String Band
30	Kieran Halpin

December
21	Kick n Rush Christmas Party with Kick n Rush

Every Tuesday Doors open 8:00 p.m. for prompt start at 8:30 p.m. Finish 11:00 p.m. • Guest nights: £2 unless stated otherwise. All Singers' Nights and Feature Nights £1 admission • Singers’ nights: all singers and musicians welcome. • Feature nights: 2 short spots from featured artist + floor singers: Raffle and free buffet. Non-smoking. Mansfield Folk Club Organisers: folkclub@kochut.co.uk Phone: 01623 825382


	The Mobile Stage Trailer stage hire nationwide - ideal for outdoor events of all kinds.
	Mansfield Folk Festival 2010 Friday/Saturday 16-17th July 2010 Free Admission.
	Mansfield Folk Festival 2009 Friday/Saturday 10-11th July 2009 Free Admission.
	Videos - Mansfield Folk Festival 2009 Some videos from the Mansfield Folk Festival 2009.
	Ghost of Mansfield Morris Meet in different pubs around the Mansfield area every Wednesday night from around 8:30 pm.
	Belper Folk Club A club with open nights where performers and audience are welcome. At least once a month there's a quality guest booking.
	The Music Well Internet Folk Music radio station. Formerly Radio Britfolk.
	Folkwaves Enjoy two hours of the best in Folk music every Monday evening, on BBC Radio Nottingham. 95.5 FM and on DAB. Listen live via the internet, or catch up with a recording of the latest broadcast.
	Mansfield Folk Festival 2008 Background information for the festival in 2008.
	Folk and Roots Music Festivals A useful listing of UK folk festivals from Folk and Roots
	Music Festival List Another listing of music festivals in Britain, courtesy of fROOTS magazine. A good way to plan your festival visits.
	Three Legged Dog Ceilidh Band Nottingham-based Ceilidh Band - featuring among others, our own John Crawford.
	Neil and Julie Smith - members of the folk club who perform and record their own material.
	The Bouviers Local band and well-known members of the Folk Club.
	Calm Down Another band whose members are frequent participants at the folk club.
	Kick 'n' Rush Where would we be without them? A band with a history about as long and venerable as the folk club itself.
	www.robertpitt.co.uk Local photographer Rob Pitt - MySpace. A varied display of photos, mostly of musicians. Websites showcasing Rob's photography.
	Mansfield & Dukeries Irish Association aims to foster and promote Irish culture and heritage.
	Southwell Folk Festival 2010 10 - 13 June 2010. An Exciting Weekend of the Best in Folk Music & Dance
	Dumbles Folk Sing around Group held every 2 weeks at the Dumbles Pub, Southwell.