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Article, Foggy Furze Folk Club, Friday, 23 September 2011

Article, Foggy Furze Folk Club, Friday, 23 September 2011    -   Another splendid guest night was enjoyed by all present, when our very own  local band, “On The Edge”, entertained us with a constant stream of classic and upbeat numbers, that had everyone singing along.  Guitars, a bass, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, penny whistles and shakers all contributed to make each song their own.  The one that really hit the spot was their take on a “Show of Hands” number, “Cousin Jack”.  Well done, guys and gal!

Make a note in your diary for our next Guest Night on 11 October 2011 with Hilary Blythe and Bob Hall. comment From Ian The Bob Hall Show consists of Bob on piano and vocals, and Hilary Blythe on bass and vocals “Britain’s leading blues and boogie woogie pianist” _{Yorkshire Post}

This week the FFFC is taking a minibus of about 14 of us on a club swap to the Berkley Taverners at Whitley Bay.  This is a return visit as they came to the Foggy Furze Folk Club in the Atheneum Club in Church Street back in July.  That was a smashing musical night when we made some new friends.  It’s all very exciting and we’ll have a report for that for you in our next article. Just to let you know, it’s Headland Folk Club night over at the Cosmopolitan this evening, 23 September 2011, where Barrie will be pleased to greet you.

So stay in touch with the folkie goings-on on www.foggyfurzefolk.com or chat to me on kay@foggyfurzefolk.com.  It’s only £1 on a singaround over at the FFFC or £2 for our guest nights.

Our guests this week were our very own “On the edge” Kay Ian Mark and Paul were excellent and all there practice paid off. The whole club joined in song after song as they did there own versions of lots of favourite folk, blues and country songs. the whole evening was very entertaining, thanks On The Edge, great night.

next week on Tuesday is a workshop night, a chance to practice a few songs ready for the trip to Whitley Bay folk club next Wednesday. please all with a seat meet at The Travellers Rest at 6 30 as we hope to get the bus away before 7 o clock.

Article, Foggy Furze Folk Club, Friday, 9 September 2011

I think every female member of the FFFC is still swooning after our mini-guest spot last week.  Brian Lewis lived up to musical expectations and finished the evening with James Taylor’s ‘You’re my Best Friend’.  Soft velvety voice, charismatic presence, totally understated, completely entertaining.   Our next guests over at the club, held in the Athenaeum, Church Street, Hartlepool, will be On the Edge, a local, upcoming, 4-piece band who play an eclectic selection of new, old, known and unknown for the entertainment of their audience.  They play next Tuesday, 13 September 2011, only £2 entry. Don’t forget to head for the Cosmopolitan this evening, Friday, 17 September 2011.  The summer break is over and we’re all ready for the new season at the Headland Folk Club.  Barrie will be there to welcome you and introduce the singing.                   There’s music over at the nursery each Monday with the Pools Folk and Acoustic Club and Skyran are to play over at Whitby Pirate Day on the bandstand at 4.00 pm on 17 September 2011.                It’s only £1 for a singaround night at the Foggy Furze Folk Club or £2 on a guest night and you’re always welcome.  We start at 8.30 each Tuesday.  To keep up to date with events why not check out our web site on www.foggyfurzefolk.com or get in touch with me on kay@foggyfurzefolk.com.

Article, Foggy Furze Folk Club, Friday, 29 July 2011

Folk season is in full swing now with festivals cropping up all over the place.  In the next two or three weeks you can visit Staithes or Saltburn, Wantage, Cambridge or Cropredy and any number of other towns far and wide and catch the folkies at play.  It’s all just fun in the sun.

If you want a preview of what Saltburn Festival has to offer, we’re playing host to Cliff Healey on Tuesday, 9^th August 2011.  Cliff does folk and country with equal aplomb and his laid back style and superior technique will have you cheering.  A lovely singer with lovely songs, so get along with your £2 to see him at the Foggy Furze Folk Club in the Athenaeum in Church Street, Hartlepool.

Tonight is the Headland Folk Club night over at the Cosmopolitan and Barrie will be there to welcome you in as your host.  Get in early for a seat and enjoy a bit of craic before it all starts.

The Nursery still plays host to the Hartlepool Folk and Acoustic Club each Monday and they’re enjoying themselves, just a-picking and a-grinning.  Why not go and join them.

Skyran are hosting one of their great evenings over at the Woodcutter in Kingsley Avenue on Saturday, 6 August 2011 so get along there and help them celebrate their evening as well.

You’ve got lots to do, all over town so we’d best let you get started on it.  Don’t forget, FFFC is £1 for singarounds, £2 for guest nights.  You can get in touch through our website at www.foggyfurzefolk.com or chat with me on kay@foggyfurzefolk.com.  And you’re always welcome in a folk club.

Article, Foggy Furze Folk Club, Friday, 15 July 2011

Hope you’ve got loads of get up and go cos there’s so much going on in Hartlepool you’re going to need it.

Over at the Foggy Furze Folk Club, we were roundly entertained by 2/3 of the Monkey Moonshine Band.  Whilst it was a different set to that planned, they carried it off with aplomb and carried the audience with them.  Might be worth considering doing that set more often – it certainly had everyone joining in.

The next guest to be at the FFFC is to be Cliff Healey who will play on Tuesday, 9 August 2011.

The Headland Folk Club is on this Friday, over at the Cosmopolitan.  It was a great evening last time so come along and help it repeat  itself.  You’re always made welcome.

Now the Nursery Inn isn’t open this Monday, 18^th, but is back online on Monday, 25 July 2011 so get down there and enjoy a great night.

Skyran are next taking part in an event in support of Hartlepool & District Hospice on Saturday, 23 July 2011.  This is supported by Hornseys and Surfside over on the promenade at Seaton Carew and a further guest is J B Butterfield.

So don’t forget, fun down at the FFFC in the Atheneum Club in Church Street every week at 8.30 pm, only £1 on a singaround night, £2 for a guest night.  Performers and visitors always welcome.