Woodman Folk Club - Newsletter

Hello Folketeers!

Spring is in the air! At last the winter is behind us, so let's all celebrate.

On Friday the 6th March we have yet another of our legendary Singers Nights. You definitely need to get there early to book your spot as Singers' Nights are very popular and slots are limited. Alternatively, to be sure, it would be best to book a spot in advance by contacting Debby & Derry - contact details are on the home page. And don't forget the revised timing, starts at 8.00pm sharp!

Then on Friday the 13th of March we have the fantastic Crows. We take very great pleasure in welcoming back Crows. They absolutely mesmerized the audience with a blistering show just a year ago. Crows are a hugely popular band and great exponents of the English folk tradition. Crows are: Mick Ryan on vocals, Paul Downes on guitar, banjo, mandolin and vocals, Dave Bordewey on violin, and Pete Harris on bouzouki, Guitar and vocals, and other weird and wonderful stringed instruments and together they make a formidable rousing sound. Beware, they swap instruments between the band all the time! Crows are masters of their trade, delivering top-class songs. Mick’s powerful vocals and the band's overarching harmonies, form a wall of voices that are both melodic, powerful, and strong. Then on Friday the 20th of March, we keep the good times rolling with the fabulous, Kelly's Heroes. We are very happy to announce the return of the vibrant Kelly’s Heroes. Kelly’s Heroes are: Steve on guitar, Patrick on fiddle, Helen on button melodeon and Tony on vocals, bodhran. These guys have been around for eons but this will be their third Woodman appearance after yet another brilliant show in November 2024. With a repertoire that encompasses fast and furious Celtic tunes and songs, gentle ballads, quality contemporary numbers as well as some original material, this Nottingham based band are one of the most sought after on the club, pub, and festival circuit. Their rich sound provided by the accordion, powerful rhythm guitar and bodhran give a fullness that belies the number of people on stage.

Marching on to Friday the 27th of March, we have yet another Fabulous Woodman Singers' Nights. You definitely need to get there early to book your spot as Singers' Nights are very popular and slots are limited. Alternatively, to be sure, it would be best to book a spot in advance by contacting Debby & Derry - contact details are on the home page. And don't forget the revised timing, starts at 8.00pm sharp!

Reminder: The Woodman Folk Club is closed for the Easter holidays on the 3rd of April and the 10th of April. We kick-off again on the 17th of April with the marvellous Cathryn Craig and Brian Willoughby!

You might also like: Bob & Des do Radio! Tune in to Black Country Radio Xtra to listen to Folk & Beyond with Bob Bignell and myself, you will hear some of the best Woodman FC, Bromsgrove FC and other local folk club guests and international folk legends from past, present and future. There is a new show every month, so tune in or click the link on our home page to support your local Folk radio station.

Don’t forget, We are a cash only venue and door.

Support live music venues whenever you can. Use it or lose it!

Well, Folketeers, that’s all from me for now. I’ll be news-lettering again in April.

See you at the Woodman FC and all your favourite local Folk Clubs

Enjoy Yourself!

Derry xx