Waveney Folk Club - Past Acts

29 Apr 2022 Singers Night	Hara are a four piece folk band formerly called Ludlam Pikes. Because of illness they have unfortunately had to cancel this gig. Therefore local folk singers will provide tonight’s entertainment. There will be no door charge tonight only we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
13 May 2022 The Medlars	The Medlars were formed in the late 2000’s and were driven by the desire to play and perform tunes and songs from the English tradition. They aim to revisit and create new arrangements of classic English folk songs with a twenty-first century feel. With original musical influences remaining these compositions have expanded drawing upon ideas from within and outside the folk music tradition. The Medlars have performed at a variety of venues and events, eg folk festivals, and folk clubs and are well known and popular in and around their home town of Colchester. The Medlars are a talented trio consisting of Emma Hardy fiddle and vocals, Tom Hardy guitar and vocals, and Alie Barnes vocals. The Waveney Folk Club looks forward to hearing and seeing The Medlars.
27 May 2022 Anto Morro	London Irish folk singer, songwriter,and artist. Currently based in North Norfolk he is a regular performer on t the East Anglian and London folk music circuit. In addition to performing well known Irish and English folk songs Anto has written and recorded and regularly performs his own compositions. Never Had to Shout was his critically acclaimed debut album released in 2013. Anto has been writing and recording music since that time, including songs influenced by recent lockdown events. Inspiration for his songs comes directly from life and his love of popular culture. A deep knowledge of the folk song tradition coupled with his London Irish heritage has given Anto a unique perspective on making music and writing songs. Hence a very interesting and entertaining musical character and he makes a welcome return to the Waveney Folk Club.
10 Jun 2022 John Ward Trio	50th Anniversary Celebration gig. Local folk singer and songwriter John Ward and his trio return to celebrate this special occasion. Yes the Waveney Folk Club has been running successfully for fifty years. John Ward made his club debut as a solo performer back in the 1980’s . He has long lasting connections with the Waveney Folk Club from the days when the club was located in the back room at the Waveney pub. in Oulton Broad. The club started life there in June 1972. John Ward will feature his specially created picture show to offer an historic background and feature to this evening’s musical entertainment. So come along and join us for this very special celebratory occasion, and enjoy another great evening of folk music at the Waveney Folk Club.
24 Jun 2022 Fifty years of floor singers special singers night.	Floor singers who have performed at Waveney Folk Club over the past fifty years are invited to join us for this unique celebratory evening. The chance for floor singers, the backbone of the club, to perform their favourite song or songs chosen from the time spent supporting the Waveney Folk Club. Yes the fifty years celebrations continue in this evening event. There will be no door charge as such this evening only, we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
8 Jul 2022 Summer Sing-A-Round Evening	Local singers and visitors to the club will entertain with a wide and varied selection of folk and acoustic songs and tunes. This is the start of the summer season when some of the regular Club followers are away on holiday and professional folk artists are often entertaining at folk festivals. Nonetheless it should be an entertaining and enjoyable evening of folk music in a relaxed and informal, but organised way. There will be no door charge as such this evening, we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone is welcome so come along and play or listen ; it’s an inexpensive night out.
22 Jul 2022 Summer Sing-A-Round	Local singers and visitors will entertain this evening. Expect to hear a wide range of folk and acoustic songs and tunes. There is no door charge as such this evening we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. So come along and enjoy playing or listening to a relaxed and enjoyable evening of folk and acoustic music.
5 Aug 2022 Summer Sing-A-Round Evening	Local singers and visitors will entertain this evening, offering as usual a wide range of songs and tunes. There is no door charge as such this evening we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone is most welcome so come along and enjoy playing or listening to the music this folk club evening.
19 Aug 2022 Summer Sing-A-Round Evening	The sing-a-round season continues, so expect to hear a wide range of songs and tunes on offer this summer evening. There is no door charge again this evening we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. It will once again be , I am sure, an entertaining and inexpensive folk club evening . Yes a great way to spend a Friday evening playing or listening to the music.
2 Sep 2022 Sing-A-Round Folk Club Evening	This looks like being the last of the Summer Season Evenings so come along and enjoy playing or listening to the music. Once again we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. So take advantage of the opportunity to play or listen to the folk and acoustic music on offer this evening. Everyone is most welcome I am sure it will be an enjoyable and entertaining Folk Club Evening.
16 Sep 2022 Homity	Folk duo originally from Suffolk, who perform a mix of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes, as well as their own compositions. Previously based in Lincolnshire where they won the B.B.C. Song for Lincolnshire Competition in 2015 and were runners-up in 2016. With this sweet voiced harmony duo Ian sings lead vocals and plays guitar and Michelle sings harmony vocals and plays a range of whistles and occasionally the concertina. During the time they were based in Lincolnshire they were well known on the folk circuit in that part of country , playing at various folk clubs and festivals. Now back in Suffolk they bring their Lincolnshire musical experience and collection of folk songs to the Waveney Folk Club in what promises to be a really good evening of folk music.
30 Sep 2022 Hara	Formerly called Ludlum Pikes this newly created musical trio love playing Americana, Folk, Acoustic Roots and more....featuring their own original material plus carefully chosen covers. Alongside established favourites they are blending new songs and musical flavours with some new arrangements and carefully crafted instrumentation’s. You can expect to hear and see Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Cello and Bass, all blending with Vicky’s lovely vocals.
14 Oct 2022 Autumn Time Singers Night	Local singers and visitors entertain to celebrate Autumn with songs of a seasonal flavour and few more for good measure. As the leaves are turning brown and the evenings drawing in now is the time to enjoy an evening of folk and acoustic songs to celebrate the changing of the seasons. There will be no door charge tonight only, we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone is welcome so come along and enjoy the evening of musical entertainment.
28 Oct 2022 Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter	Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter, a Kent based folk duo have been writing, and performing for nearly 20 years. Always popular and always in demand. They have produced 4 studio albums of songs about various topics including shipyards, prostitutes, trips to the seaside, and self-deprecating and amusing songs and protest anthems. They are an absolute one off. They have a quirky and distinctive style. They love what they do, and their aim is to entertain with songs that make you laugh, or cry, or just think.... Sally’s unique voice and Brian’s accomplished guitar technique make them a perfect folk club duo and joyous entertainers.
11 Nov 2022 Singers Night. Songs of Peace and War	Local singers and visitors commemorate Armistice Day with songs of war and peace. Folk and acoustic songs could be about aspects of war or about peaceful times within the country or within the folk singers own life time. And I am sure there will be some tenuous links to the theme of war and peace... There will be no door charge as such this evening we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome....
25 Nov 2022 Phil Hare	Phil Hare is an established professional folk club performer. He is a guitarist, folk singer, songwriter, recording artist and music teacher based in March Town, Cambridgeshire. His guitar playing is dazzling and he has a rich voice and impressive delivery and overall a very interactive and experienced folk club entertainer. Phil’s solo music career began almost thirty years ago and he is widely regarded as one of the finest and most distinctive guitarist working on the current UK folk/ acoustic music circuit. Expect to hear a mix of self penned material and carefully selected covers in different styles all delivered in a truly entertaining manner from this highly accomplished folk music performer.
9 Dec 2022 Christmas Party Night	It’s that time of year when local singers entertain with songs of seasonal good cheer and merriment and plenty of humour. Always a popular and enjoyable folk club social evening of music and entertainment. Please bring some party food to share, it always seems to work out splendidly that way so everyone can enjoy a tasty interval bite to eat. Bring your own beer and wine to celebrate this seasonal folk club singers party night. Everyone Welcome, there is no charge tonight only we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Happy Christmas Everyone......
20 Jan 2023 Tosh & Brendan	Highly popular and locally based singer, guitarist, songwriter and good all round entertainer Tosh Ewins teams up with the musically talented Brendan. They will be performing once again at the Waveney Folk Club. Expect good popular folk music songs plus laughter and good humour a plenty from this experienced duo delivered in a truly special folk club entertaining style. Yes great harmonies, well known folk covers, plus one or two self penned compositions. This promises to be an entertaining and enjoyable folk club evening to kick start 2023.
3 Feb 2023 Tin River	Suffolk based Tin River make a welcome return to the Waveney Folk Club. This talented folk trio consist of Skip melodeon and vocals, Maryra guitar and Mim vocals and whistles . Their material comes from various traditions and sources and has been described as lively, driving, tender and considered. Overall a blended and balanced mix of folk music creating a diverse repertoire of songs and tunes enjoyed and appreciated by folk club audiences. Tin River have over the years built up a great reputation and following on the local folk scene . They are regular performers at Folk East, and have performed at folk clubs, fairs and pub folk music events within the local area. Tin River are a well liked and talented folk music trio performing once again at the Waveney Folk Club.
17 Feb 2023 Singers Night, Valentines Remembered	Yes Valentines Day, has just passed by , so this Singers Night is centred around songs we love to play and sing and feel passionate about. So come along and hear local singers perform their most loved songs and tunes, and who knows maybe some of those songs might be romantic as well...... There will be no door charge tonight only we simply have a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome it should be an enjoyable and friendly folk club evening.
3 Mar 2023 Adam Clark	Adam Clark plays traditional music with guitar, banjo, and voice. After three decades of performing, recording and writing with various bands, exploring the rich traditions of American folk and bluegrass, ( The Cobbler Bob String Band and The Corncutters, West African ( with Sefo Kanoute ), and his own songwriting he has turned his performing focus towards folk music. Nowadays he is focused and inspired by folk music with links to his home county of Norfolk and the wider British Isles. The Waveney Folk Club looks forward to hearing and seeing Adam Clark making his debut appearance on Friday 3rd March in what promises to be an enjoyable folk club evening.
17 Mar 2023 Singers Night. St. Patrick’s Day Theme	Local singers and visitors entertain with songs and tunes with an Irish connection or inspiration. Yes now is the time to play and sing those songs from the Shamrock Isle as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in a unique folk club evening. Everyone Welcome..... There will be no door charge tonight we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
31 Mar 2023 Emma Ewins	Emma Ewins is a singer and guitarist who has been playing live music for over 15 years. After dabbling in folk tunes as a teenager she came back to the folk music scene as part of a duo called Patchwork Skies playing at venues across London and the wider U.K. Performing in clubs, musical pubs and festivals, a particular favourite being the Bromsgrove Folk Festival. Emma had a brief rest from music to start a family but is now back and is delightedly playing folk music once again as a solo musician. She can also be found making music for children as Tiddly Folk and in Patchwork Skies. Originally from the West Midlands Emma now lives with her family in the fine city of Norwich. You can find Emma on Instagram and YouTube under @emmaewinsmusic.
14 Apr 2023 Lowestoft Longshoremen (Shanty Group)	This is a special fund raising event for the local Ashley School, there will be no door charge tonight instead there will be a collection for The Ashley School . The Lowestoft Longshoremen were formed as a performing shanty singing group about ten years ago, when like minded individuals joined together to indulge their passion for performing sea shanty songs. The Lowestoft Longshoremen practice and rehearse every week as they look to expand and refine their sea shanty repertoire. They perform at numerous local venues to entertain and share their passion for songs of the sea. The Lowestoft Longshoremen are happy to give up their time to support local charities and good causes and their performances are always entertaining and very popular. Their musical focus is naturally about songs of the sea and much of their repertoire will be familiar to the audience who are invited to join in with words and actions as they sing enthusiastically about, hauling ropes, climbing rigging and other seafaring activities. So come along and enjoy this entertaining and shanty singing evening and support the Ashley School with your donations.
28 Apr 2023 April Singers Night	Local singers and visitors will entertain with some of their favourite songs and tunes. This evening is a good opportunity for floor singers to show their performing talent as they entertain and take over the evening and enjoy being under the performing spotlight...... There will be no door charge tonight as such we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
12 May 2023 Kelly & Woolley	Matt Kelly and Gary Woolley played their first gig at the Ely Folk Festival twelve years ago; they now have a few hundred gigs behind them. This goes to show how popular and talented this acoustic duo are. This creative and musically minded acoustic duo consists of fiddle and guitar played by Matt and Gary who hail from Cambridge and Bury St. Edmunds. They sing songs and play tunes in a variety of styles: folk, cajun, bluegrass and country. Always popular and always in demand they perform regularly at venues and festivals across the region. Their recently release CD entitled the Cuckoo Tree is an excellent recording that would certainly please all folk music followers. They are certain to make a big impression at the Waveney Folk Club where they will be appearing for the first time in what promises to be a highly enjoyable and entertaining folk club evening.
26 May 2023 Anto Morra	London Irish folk singer, guitarist,songwriter and artist. Currently based in North Norfolk Anto is a regular performer on the regional and London folk and acoustic music scene . In addition to performing well known Irish folk songs, Anto has written , recorded and regularly performs his own highly rated compositions. Expect to hear some tracks from his latest remastered C.D. which is due for release very shortly. Inspiration for his songwriting comes directly from life and a love of popular culture. A deep knowledge and respect of the folk song tradition coupled with his London Irish heritage has given Anto a unique perspective on making music and writing songs. Anto remains a very interesting and talented entertaining and artistic character who makes a welcome return to the Waveney Folk Club.
9 Jun 2023 Singers Night Folk Club Birthday Night	The Waveney Folk Club celebrates its 51st Birthday. So come along and play your favourite songs or listen to the music on offer as the local and visitor folk singers provide the musical entertainment this evening. Celebrate in folk club style everyone welcome. There is no door charge tonight we simply have a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
23 Jun 2023 Step up to the Stage Summer Season.	Local singers and visitors are invited to take to the stage and entertain for the evening. The summer season is the chance for anyone to take a turn at performing on stage, everyone welcome..... There is no charge tonight we simply put the hat around and have a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
7 Jul 2023 Singers Night...Step up to the Stage	Local singers and visitors will entertain as part of the summer season program. Expect to hear a wide variety and Mixture of acoustic material. So come along and step up to the stage and perform or simply relax and enjoy the Folk Club evening of entertainment.....There will be no door charge tonight we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome.....
21 Jul 2023 Singers Night...Step up to the Stage.	Yes another chance for local performers and visitors to showcase what they can do ...Expect to hear a good mix of songs and tunes. Summer is here and the seasonal program continues going forward so come along and perform, or come along to enjoy the wide range of music on offer. Everyone Welcome, there is no door charge tonight we simply put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall....
4 Aug 2023 Singers Night, Step up to the Stage.	Local singers and visitors are invited to take to the stage and entertain tonight. Expect to hear a variety of styles and songs all unplugged in that unique folk club way. Everyone Welcome so come along and play or simply listen to organised entertainment on offer tonight as part of the summer season folk club program. There will be no door charge tonight we just put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
18 Aug 2023 Singers Night, Step up to the Stage.	Once again local singers and visitors are invited to perform their music and entertain tonight. Everyone Welcome so come along and enjoy this organised unplugged folk club evening. There will be no door charge tonight we simply have a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
1 Sep 2023 Step Up to the Stage. Singers Night	Local singers and visitors entertain with a wide selection of songs and tunes. As summer draws to a close enjoy the last of the summer season Singers Night. Play or listen everyone is most welcome. There will be no door charge tonight only we just have a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall.
15 Sep 2023 Liz Simcock	Liz Simcock is one of the country’s finest female singer songwriters. Acoustic music at its best, put simply Liz Simcock is a class act. Liz commands an excellent songwriting style and her performances are faultless. With a strong and expressive voice and high quality songs her music has been described as fresh, original and very entertaining. Liz is always in demand and a very popular artist whenever she appears at the Waveney Folk Club.
29 Sep 2023 The Larks	The Larks, Liz Miller and Chris Wilbraham are a popular acoustic folk duo based in Bury St. Edmunds. They perform with guitar and mandolin to compliment their voices and offer quality music with their harmonised sound. They perform a wide range of songs including an eclectic selection of acoustic and folk covers together with their own original creative material. The Larks are an established acoustic duo and over years they have played at festivals, folk clubs and theatres. They are well liked and respected on the folk club circuit. They make a welcome return to the Waveney Folk Club in what promises to be an enjoyable folk club evening.
13 Oct 2023 Singers Night	Local singers and visitors get the chance to entertain this evening. Always popular and entertaining with a wide variety of styles and music all unplugged in that unique acoustic format. So come along and perform or simply listen to what’s on offer, it’s bound to be an enjoyable folk club evening. There will be no door charge tonight only we just put the hat around to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome.
27 Oct 2023 Homity	Folk duo now based in Suffolk, who perform a mix of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes as well as their own compositions. Previously based in Lincolnshire where they won the B.B.C. Song for Lincolnshire Competition in 2015 and where runners up in 2016. Homity are a sweet voiced harmony duo, Ian sings lead vocals and plays guitar and Michelle sings harmony vocals and also plays a range of whistles and occasionally the concertina. During the time they were in Lincolnshire they were well known on the folk circuit in that part of the country, playing at folk clubs and festivals. Now back in Suffolk they bring their Lincolnshire musical experience and collection of folk songs to the Waveney Folk Club in what promises to be a really good evening of folk music.
10 Nov 2023 The Medlars	The Medlars were formed in the late 2000’s and were driven by the desire to play and perform tunes and songs from the English traditional. They aim to revisit and create new arrangements of classic English folk songs with a twenty-first century feel. With original musical influences remaining these compositions have expanded drawing upon ideas from within and outside the folk music tradition. The Medlars have performed at a variety of venues and events, e.g. folk festivals, and folk clubs and are well known and popular in and around their home town of Colchester. The Medlars are a talented trio consisting of Emma Hardy fiddle and vocals, Tom Hardy guitar and vocals, and Alie Barnes vocals. The Waveney Folk Club looks forward to hearing and seeing the Medlars.
24 Nov 2023 The Blow-ins	The Blow-ins are a folk music duo who make gentle acoustic music with Celtic harp, guitar and vocals. Playing together since they met in 2012, they are well known at local folk clubs and folk events and radio stations within the Scarborough area where they are based. They perform an eclectic mix of old and new folk songs and tunes, together with some of their own carefully crafted compositions. The Blow-ins go from ancient love songs to contemporary protest with quiet humour and powerful emotion. The Waveney Folk Club looks forward to The Blow-ins making their first appearance at the club on November 24th.
8 Dec 2023 Christmas Party Singers Night	The folk club celebrates Christmas with a night of merriment and seasonal good cheer. Local singers and visitors entertain with Christmas songs or songs of laughter and fun. It should be a really good enjoyable social folk club evening. Bring some party food to share and whatever you fancy to drink. Although the kettle will be available to buy tea and coffee. There will be no door charge tonight only just a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome.....
19 Jan 2024 Singers Night	Start 2024 with a step up to the Stage evening. Local singers and visitors entertain playing and singing some of their favourite songs and tunes covering a wide range of styles in that unplugged folk club way. There will be no door charge tonight only just a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone welcome - it’s the perfect way to start the folk club program for 2024.
2 Feb 2024 Tony & Dave	Tony and Dave have been performing folk songs and acoustic music individually for several decades. Now they have come together as a duo to perform this special night of folk music at the Waveney Folk Club. UNFORTUNATELY THIS GIG IS NOW CANCELLED. Tony has had to go down to Sussex where his daughter is seriously ill in hospital. Our thoughts are with Tony and his family at this difficult time. The evening club night will now be a Singers Night, local singers and visitors are encouraged to perform or listen to the music this evening starting at 8pm. ( There will be no door charge tonight only just a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. ) Everyone Welcome. Tony is the dad of the famous rockstar Rag & Bone Man. Moreover Tony, an expert guitar and mandolin player, has even performed on stage alongside his famous son at star studded venues. It’s nearest the Waveney Folk Club will get to a celebrity rock star..... Dave, well known on the local music scene as Manchester Dave because of his North West heritage, has a history of playing at folk clubs and festivals in the Manchester area. Although now residing alongside the east coast Dave still finds the time to return up north to perform folk club gigs when the need arises. Dave is a talented guitar player and performs a wide range of classic folk song covers. So expect to hear plenty of songs well known to a folk club audience. In addition Dave is a very talented songwriter capable of producing some really memorable folk songs. Together Tony & Dave are certainly a duo worth seeing and hearing at the Waveney Folk Club.
16 Feb 2024 Singers Night plus Showcase Performance	Local singers and visitors will entertain playing some of their favourite songs and maybe with a romantic flavour to acknowledge the passing of Valentines Day this week. Additionally the club will be treated to showcase performance by experienced folk singer and guitarist Kevin Taplin. And to make it a bargain night of entertainment there will be no door charge tonight only just a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome.... It promises to be really good Singers Night with a showcase spot as an added extra.....it is bound to be a popular night so floor singers are advised to come early and be ready and prepared to perform in front of an appreciative folk club audience....
1 Mar 2024 Peter & Jane Bromley	Peter and Jane are a folk duo from Suffolk who love making music. Their original songs and tunes are influenced by the broad spectrum that is the folk genre and their performances always include a joyful selection of traditional material, arranged to suit the duo’s voices and instruments. These instruments include flute, whistles, guitar, banjo and small pipes. Whether playing Scottish airs, Irish jigs and reels, or singing bluegrass favourites, traditional ballads or one of their own songs Peter and Jane have an accomplished and thoughtful style that centres around close harmony between their instruments and voices. The duo have played at numerous folk clubs and festivals in East Anglia in the past few years and entertain audiences with lively and varied performances chosen from their large repertoire to suit the occasion.
15 Mar 2024 Step up to the Stage, Singers Night	Unfortunately the Browns have had to cancel this gig because of ill health reasons. Therefore it will be a Step up to the Stage Singers Night instead. Local singers and visitors to entertain, so come along and listen or perform everyone Welcome. There will be no door charge tonight only a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. The Browns will be returning to the club at a later date. The Browns are a Norfolk based singer-songwriter duo who started singing together in 2018 after reconnecting in 2015. Known for their rich and expressive blend of voices in harmony they have performed at festivals and folk club venues across East Anglia and beyond. As well as playing music from a rapidly expanding list of own songs, the Browns being their unique arrangements and harmonies to contemporary and traditional folk songs. With just two voices and one guitar they have developed an exceptional sound. The Browns come highly recommended by those lucky enough to have seen them perform at various acoustic and folk venues throughout the area.
29 Mar 2024 Singers Night, Step up to the Stage	Local singers and visitors entertain with a range of songs and tunes as we celebrate Easter time and the season of Spring. There is bound to be a good variety of material and musical styles on offer as one would expect on a folk club Singers Night. So come along and perform or simply listen to the entertainment on offer in a friendly and welcoming environment. There will be no door charge tonight we simply have a collection to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Everyone Welcome.....
12 Apr 2024 Cambridge and Walker	Traditional and contemporary folk music duo renown for their quality musicianship. The stand out feature of Cambridge and Walker’s music making is the loving care with which they treat their material. Moreover their unique tender and persuasive way of communicating the songs message to the audience is a feature of the Cambridge and Walker performance. Expect great musicianship , quality vocals and a variety of material moulded into their style of folk music. Overall they are a fabulous singing duo, singing in what has been described as exquisite harmony; yes the perfect guitar and voice duo. Cambridge and Walker make a very welcome return to the Waveney Folk Club for what promises to be an excellent evening of folk music.