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Article, Foggy Furze Folk Club, Friday, 18 May 2012

Spring has sprung and we’re all singing jolly songs about Whitsun and dancing to distract us from the dismal weather.

Last Tuesday over at the Foggy Furze Folk Club, held in the Atheneum in Church Street, Hartlepool, we had Phil Drane as our guest for the month.  What a treat.  He started with nimble fingers doing some ragtime and finished with one of the most beautiful farewell songs I’ve ever heard.  So lovely.  And all the bits in between were polished and beautifully presented.  So many good songs and over the whole gamut of genres.  It was an excellent night’s entertainment.

Our next guest is Rebekah Findlay on 12 June and her new album is already selling like hotcakes so get yourself there and check her out yourself.  She’s absolutely excellent.

On Tuesday, 29 May 2012, Carol Southwell is going to give us a master class in how to deliver good folk songs.

Don’t forget Barrie over at the Pot House tonight, he’s there waiting to greet you at the Headland Folk Club.

Little bird tells me Jeff Butterfield, that stalwart of the Hartlepudlian music scene, has just done a Danish tour so he’s getting himself out and about there.

Don’t forget to catch up with our goings on at www.foggyfurzefolk.com or speak to me on kay@foggyfurzefolk.com.  It’s only £1 on a singaround night or £2 for a guest night.  You’re always welcome – if you can find a seat.

Article, Friday, 10 February 2012

It’s a busy, busy week for the folkies in town.  Big event tomorrow at the Catholic Club in Marlowe Road, starts 7.30 with Maggie Gee and ending with the Backtrackers for a good dancey end to the evening.  It’s a fundraiser for the HCPT and will help send people with special needs on a respite break.  Tickets are only £3 and it’s the place to be.

Tonight is the fortnightly gathering of the Headland Folk Club over at the Cosmopolitan where Barrie Archer will welcome you with his usual bonhomie.  Get there early to get a seat.

At the Foggy Furze Folk Club, held at the Atheneum Club in Church Street, on Valentine’s night, Tuesday, 14 February 2012, we’re to be entertained by the New Prairie Home Companions.  Stan’s well on form at the moment with the best setting yet for his rich, strong voice.  Come along and listen, they’re good.

Over at the Nursery on Saturday, 18 February 2012, our old friend Martin Nesbitt is playing.  Martin has an unplummable depth of both comic and ballad songs, known and loved or new and loved anyway, simply because he wrote them and we know he’s good.                   All in all I think I’m going to have a very good fortnight, you can join in if you want.  Only £1 a singaround night over at the FFFC or £2 on a guest night.  You can get in touch on www.foggyfurzefolk.com or chat to me on kay@foggyfurzefolk.com.  Have a great fortnight.