Wednesday 12 July - Ben Robertson - Ben is an accomplished young guitarist and singer from North Wales who includes a wide range of instrumentals and songs in his repertoire. Inspired by the likes of Martin Simpson and Davy Graham, he plays fingerstyle guitar folk tunes and songs from across the British Isles and Europe, from traditional Irish to contemporary Scandinavian. Ben is becoming increasingly popular on the UK folk festival circuit.
‘Ben's playing is absolutely sublime. He's a massively entertaining performer with a great sound’ (Granny’s Attic)
https://www.benrobertsonmusic.co.uk
Wednesday 13th September - Will Finn & Rosie Calvert - Will and Rosie are a dynamic folk-inspired duo from the North East of England. Graduates of the Folk and Traditional Music BA at Newcastle University, they have been taking the festival circuit by storm with their a capella harmony quartet The Teacups for the past ten years. Their duo work has been met with accolades wherever they go. Playing traditional music with a contemporary flair, their shows are a veritable smorgasbord of folk fusion, utilising piano, steel pan, and close -knit harmony singing.
‘Will and Rosie sing beautiful close harmonies with a tremendous vocal range; their songs and tunes from diverse and eclectic sources blend into an extension of the ‘folk tradition’ (James Hall, The Hearth Arts Centre)
https://willfinnandrosiecalvert.com
AUGUST - CLUB CLOSED
Our Club offers a friendly and intimate setting enjoyed by artists and audience alike: many performers comment on the warmth of their reception and a true folk club atmosphere. The club features local, national and even international guest performers while invariably there is the traditional floor-spot session before the main act for local or visiting performers to each sing or play a tune or two.
Do come and visit our friendly club!
ALL GIGS:
ALL GIGS:
Venue: The Youth Hut (between Village Hall and Vine Pub), West Street, Hambledon PO7 4RW - Start: 8.30pm (doors open 8.00pm). Floor spots and guests welcome!
Entry: £12.00 (£10.00 members, £6.00 under 18s and students)
Drinks: From Vine Pub next door (or bring your own). Tea/Coffee available at the Club - Contact enquiries and booking/ reservations phone 023 9263 2719 or email: folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk Web: https://www.hambledonfolkclub.com