Woodman Folk Club - Newsletter

Well, that’s almost it for another year, Summer that is and phew, what scorcher it’s been, and a very busy one too!.….Several festivals visited and many pints quaffed and before ye know it it’s Woodman opening time again, and once again we have an exciting line-up for you this September to kick-start the year off, albeit a slightly later start than a normal month, so fewer guests to tell you about, but here goes:-

Friday 16th September will be the first one of our legendary Singers’ Nights. Don’t be disappointed, these singers nights are normally over-subscribed so do please contact Debby or Derry on 01384 560462 to ensure you get a floor spot, we have a maximum of 14 slots. Alternatively just come and enjoy the talent on display. A great night is guaranteed! Also it will be membership renewal night: only a fiver and you save a pound on every other night at the club. You know it makes sense!

Then on the following Friday (23rd) we are going to be enjoying a very long awaited return of old Woodman friends Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby. Whilst this wonderful duo has visited the club on many previous occasions, it has actually been 5 years - (October 2017) – since they last delighted a club audience. They always have a delightfully laid back, easy style, enchanting vocals and Brian’s dazzling guitar is a joy to hear, and tonight will I’m sure be no exception. With Brian originally hailing from Northern Ireland and Cathryn from the US of A, we can expect an evening of eclectic, largely self-penned music inspired by life on both sides of the pond. They are undoubtedly one of the folk genre’s best loved duos and we take pleasure in welcoming them back to the Woodman.

Friday 30th features a brand new act to the club in the form of BirdBrother. Formed in 2011 in Sussex, BirdBrother was originally conceived as an acoustic duo of Philip Stapley and Kris Jude, they recorded an album 'Peace to the Wanderer' which was released in 2012. Philip Stapley then relocated to Shropshire and over the last 3 years he has been performing with Paul Beadle, (Whiteleaved Oak, Splatt, Journeyman), on flute and percussion. I believe we can expect an interesting mix of contemporary folk with a 60’s folk-rock flavour. Sounds intriguing….. and not to be missed!

So, whilst it’s a short month it’ll be a good’n so why not come on down and enjoy yourselves!

Tarrarabit,

Rob x