Merry Christmas

I'd like to wish all the members and friends of the New Cleveland Folk Club a very merry Christmas, we had a brilliant year and 2013 is set to be an even better one. All the very best to you all, luv Lorna

Christmas party review

Hiya guys, thank you so much to everyone who came to the Christmas party on Friday night and made it a brilliant end of year party. First, I'd like to thank Suzanne Holding for helping blow up balloons, also Steven Ireland, Jim Boran and Kevin Roddy for helping put decorations up. A big thank you to Michelle and Bonz for entertaining us all, as well as Mike Harding who accompanied Michelle and Bonz, playing Harmonica and Mandolin. Mike also joined regular sing/musician Steve Woolley. The evening began with our very own resident singer, the lovely Ian Sproson, who got things off to a flying start. It was also nice to see John Billock again, John was a regular singer/songwriter/musician the first time the folk club was at the Cleveland Hotel, he was a very young man then! A new regular to our club is musician, Steven Ireland, Steven recently moved to the area, he plays a number of instruments and played Accordion on Friday, with Irish jigs and Russian folk, Steven is currently building 'A One-man band' and hopes to have it completed in the new year.

After Steven's superb performance, our guests of the night Michelle and Bonz played well known songs from their vast repertoire. After a short break, Des Basterfield performed, Des was a recent guest but is becoming a regular to add a bit of variety and anarchy to the mix, I've still not seen these silver shoes! The night played well over time but was well worth it, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank those who have supported the club as Singer's, Musician's or Club Member's and people behind the scenes, doing posters, accounts and publicity, they know who they are and without their help the club would not run as smoothly as it does. So, until January 11th 2013 I'd like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and let's hope that the club continues to grow. A small foot note I'd like to mention, on Friday, singer/songwriter/musician Alan Taylor came to the club, but due to injury was unable to play, I understand Alan is going in for surgery very soon, our thoughts and prayers are with him and the hope for a speedy recovery so next time Alan comes to the club, he too can perform. luv and best wishes L xx

club update

Hi gang, the freezing weathers gone so Manchester's back to normal . . . cold, wet and windy. One thing's for sure, the heating's on in the upstairs room and Petra's even putting the bar on upstairs. Crackers, poppers and a fantastic guest, Michelle Holding, and much more . . . what more can a Christmas party ask for? So instead of staying at home, watching boring TV, come and join us at the club, let's make it an end of the year party to remember! Be there or be talked about, Luv Lorna xx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, well, for a singer's night what a really good night we had. We had three new artists come to the club, Steven Ireland has recently move to Crumpsall and will fit in very well with the club, he played Accordion, playing Gypsy style and Russian folk music. Steven informed me he also plays mandolin and is working towards building a one-man band busker. He has the parts he's just got to put it all together, lol! This will take a few months and I'll keep you posted. Steven also brought a friend, Paul, who entertained us by asking for topical subjects, he would then put music and lyrics to it, which was quite good fun. There was also, Harry, who kept very quiet till the second half, but then dedicated 'I Love my Dog' to Corky, Ian's guide dog - who has also become our mascot. He also did his version of 'Winter's Tale' by David Essex, and 'Streets of London' by Ralf McTel, it really was up there as one of the best singer's night. This Friday the 14th will be the last club night of the year, so we are having our Christmas Party with special guest the fantastic, Michelle Holding and Bonz. Last time Michelle was here it was a brilliant night, enjoyed by everyone, there are also a few surprise guests and you never know, I too may sing, lol! It would be good to see you, so we can end 2012 with a musical bang, see you Friday starts 20:30 prompt until 23:30 luv L xx

P.S.
Anybody wishing to sing or play on the night, must contact me by phone no later than Thursday.

club update

Hiya gang, just a short note to tell you this Friday the 7th Dec is a singer's musician's and poet's night, so anyone can come along to perform. Also slight change, next Friday the 14th Dec we are having the club Christmas Party, with special guest Michelle Holding and Bonz. We also have some members from Poulton-Le-Fyldes folk club, who are coming along to perform, I'm sure there will be plenty of song and Christmas cheer. So join in the spirit of Christmas and come along to the club. The club will be closed until Jan 11th which opens with a guest night, our guest is local singer/songwriter, Stuart Warburton from Bury. Hope to see you this Friday or for the party on the 14th, luv Lxx

Friday Night Review

Hi gang, sorry for the late review, computers and modern technology. . . enough said. "Hangover fading but whew! What a night. What can be said about Roydan that hasn't been said before. Not only does he do what it says on the tin, but one hell of a lot more. It was a roller coaster night careered along without loosing momentum. Many different styles and guest performers just added, added and added soooo much to the night. Hope one of us can get the pics/vids up on this site cos Roydan and his friends deserve all the success that we can throw at them. Here's to the next time hopefully soon! Just remember it's Roydan Styles. . . and Co. cos everyone in the band is a star too!" - Ian Sproson.

Well what can I say that Ian hasn't already said, although I can tell you the musicians names. We started the night with resident singer, Ian Sproson before I, myself took a backseat for one night as the incredibly talented Roydan Styles took over the night and played an excellent Master of Ceremonies, although I know he has got years of experience. Roydan's wife, Nicky Chaplin was on lead vocals and electric double base, we also had, Jonny Hulme on five string banjo. Anthony Scruton was on percussion, Bas 'Sax' Collingwood on Saxophone, and together they were an excellent alliance of superb talents. Another lady that came with Roydan, Kate Thomson, sang and played guitar, we also had an extra visit from the brilliant Des Basterfield minus silver shoes, lol, over all it was absolutely amazing night.

We've made a minor change to the club calendar, instead of finishing on the 7th of Dec, we've added an extra night so on Friday the 14th it will be the club Christmas party, with special guests: Michelle Holding accompanied by Bonz. So that's something that looks to be another brilliant night, if her last appearance is anything to go by. We are then closed and reopen on Jan the 11th, with a guest night, our guest is Stuart Warburton. So I hope to see you on the 7th if not hopefully on the 14th for the Christmas party, I'm sure there will be a few more surprises. Luv Lxx

club update

Hi guys, hope all are well. Sorry for the lack of updates, but my PC died on me last week, I'm surprised it lasted as long as it did!! Anyway back to important things, this Friday 23rd is a club night, our guest this week is the fabulous Roydan Styles! Roydan was a guest last year and was renown for playing 'Wonderwall' with Barry playing Didgeridoo on Karen Galston's show at North Manchester Community Radio, brilliantly funny. Roydan performed with his wife Nicky, Nicky played an electric double bass whilst 7 months pregnant, it really was a brilliant night. Roydan describes his music as a mixture of 'self-penned bluegrass' and folk music (mainly upbeat) with some blues edge. Roydan is also bringing some friends with him, Jonny Hulme playing banjo and, Anthony 'Bongo' Fury on percussion's so I'm sure we're in for a good night, hope to see you there, love L xx

club update

Hiya gang, sorry but I'll have to keep this brief as my PC is not working but, this Friday 19th of Nov is a Singers, Musicians, and Poets night so anyone is welcome to come along and perform. Club starts 8:30pm, bar until 11:30pm. Our next guest night is 23rd of Nov and the guest is the absolutely brilliant Roydan Styles, I tell you! Put a note in your diary, well worth coming to see, hope to see you Friday luv L xx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, in the words of Ian Sproson ''

Whew! What a night got a hangover to prove it, but by ell it was worth it. Des Basterfield was superb as expected. I love his battered old suitcase as a base thump! Also a superb accordian player who took us all to Ireland and Russia in seconds Steve deffo for a booking for me. Steve Woolly was in good form too and everyone I'm sure had a wonderful night. Hope the vids come out and can be posted for us all to share. Due to ongoing health  problems I was unable to run the last two club nights so please don't  think I've deserted everyone, hopefully I'll be back next club night which is 9th November and is a singers musicians and poets night  so I hope to see you there luv Lxx

Sorry bigfather yes I meant 26th Oct Lxx

Club update

Hiya gang, hope everyone is well, this Friday 26th October is a club night.This week our guest is the outstanding talent of Des Basterfield. Des usually plays in a trio 'The Flat Cap Two' and plays timeless good time goodies from Rock n Roll to Folk via Reggae and Swing with a bit of anarchy thrown in for good measure. Des is definitely recommended so be there early to get a seat, club starts 8.30pm hope to see you there luv Lxx   

Club Update

Hiya gang, just a short note to tell you it's a club night tomorrow Friday 12th October It's a singers, musicians and poets night so anyone is welcome to come along and perform. The next guest night is 21st October when our guest is Des Basterfield (Flat Cap Three) but I'll tell you more about that on next update.Hope to see you tomorrow luv Lxx ,

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, thank you to everyone who came on Friday, what an absolutely brilliant night! Ian 'Sproggy' Sproson got the night off to a fine start as usual, he amazes me just how extensive his repertoire is! lol Steve, Carolanne and a friend who came with them Barry, didn't fail to impress. Steve sang a lot of his well known stuff that everyone could join in with, he then asked Ian to sing 'Mon like thee'  Steve played guitar and joined in chorus which was really nice, so when I manage to edit the recording of the night, I'll put it on the guest video feature. Carolanne has an amazing voice range singing and playing songs from Joni Mitchell to Crosby Stills and Nash. We were also lucky to get a visit from Des Basterfield which was a nice surprise so he sang a few songs Des plays with a band called 'Flat Cap Three' and is a guest at the club on 21st October so it really was a good night, so much so we didn't notice we ran 30 minutes over time oops! The next club night is on October 12th which is a singer's musician's and poet's night hope to see you all again luv Lxx

Club Update

Hiya gang,

just a short note to let you know this Friday 28th September is a club night and is a guest week. Our guest this week is renown singer/ musician from Derbyshire Carolanne Robinson accompanied by well known singer/musician Steve Woolley , both Steve and Carolanne play traditional, contemporary folk music as well as modern folk They are both singers and musicians in their own right, plus well known for performing at numerous folk festivals and music venues in Derbyshire and Manchester. Steve tells me he will also have guest musicians including an electric percussionist!! Definitely worth seeing . The club starts at 8.30 bar 11.30 hope to see you there luv Lxx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang , thanks everyone for Friday night, and a big thanks to Ian & Steve for making it an entertaining and enjoyable night. Next club night is 28th September, our guests are renown performer from Derbyshire Carolanne Robinson accompanied by Steve Wooley, it's  promising to be a good one  with Steve getting other musicians involved including, an eclectic bongo drum player, watch this space for updates or join us on facebook luv Lxx

Club Update

Hiya gang, just a quick note to let you know this Friday 14th September is a club week. This Friday is a singers, musicians and poets night, so anyone can come along and perform if they wish to. The next guest night is 28th September, our guest is renown performer from Derbyshire Carolanne Robinson accompanied by well known musician Steve Woolley, why not follow us on facebook join at New Cleveland folk club unplugged. hope to see you Friday luv Lxx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, it's a shame a few of you were unable to make it last  due to previous engagements, but what a night of superb music you missed. The evening began with our very own Ian 'Sproggy' Sproson then Garron, Garron played in so many different styles including slide guitar, harmonica and also teamed up with other musicians Steve Woolley and two friends of Garrons, Keith and Polly too. An extremely entertaining night. Anyone interested in buying Garron's new CD 'Away from the bright lights' should contact him on www.garronfrith.co.uk or via our facebook page, it's had rave reviews and certainly well worth it .The next club night is on 14th September which is a singers, musicians and poets night, I hope to see you then, or you can keep in touch via the club facebook page go to New Cleveland folk club unplugged and join luv Lxx 

Club Update

Hiya gang, just a short note to let you know it's club night this Friday 31st August, and is a guest night. Our guest this week is the phenomenal Garron Frith, Garron came to our club last year after being referred by Claire  Mooney, and he didn't disappoint . Garron from Manchester, is a singer/songwriter as well as being a talented musician has an astounding array of musical styles, ranging from folk to blues and much more, he's also a really nice person too, definitely not to be missed. The club starts at 8.30pm be there early to get a seat, hope to see you then luv Lxx  

Club review

Hiya gang, sorry I was unable to make it on Friday, but I cracked a tooth while I was away and had to have it removed, but the show must go on and the night was hosted by the wonderful Ian Sproson helped by Kevin Roddy, so a big thank you for standing in at such short notice X  Next club night is on the 31st August when our guest will be brilliant singer songwriter Garron Frith, definitely not to be missed I'll remind you all nearer the time. If you want to have a preview of Garron checkout his video on 'guest videos list' below or go to Garron Frith.co.uk to hear more,  luv Lxx

Club Update

Hiya gang, hope you are all well, just a short note to let you know the club reopens again this Friday 17th August, after being closed briefy for summer holidays. This Friday is a singers, musicians and poets night. I'm sure you all know this but just in case you are reading this for the first time, this Friday is open for anyone to come along and sing, play an instrument or read poetry, whether you own works or someone else's it matters not, and even better if you are able to do all three, lol. The club is there as a forum for anyone to perform to a very laid back audience or just to be entertained, the club starts at 8.30pm. The next guest night is on 31st August when our guest will be the absolutely brilliant Garron Frith, you can see a preview of Garron if you click on guest video list below, hope to see you Friday luv Lxx

Friday Night Review & Update

Hiya gang, thank you to everyone who made it on Friday, it's great to have Sproggy and guide dog Corky there, the only dog with a folk club sat nav!! According to Ian, when they get off at the Metro station in Crumpsall, Corky knows exactly where he's going and  Ian is literally brought to the folk club, he's then deserted at the bar and Corky comes up the stairs to the club ha ha well trained dog !! It was lovely to have Stuart Thompson join us, he and Steve Woolley make a brilliant duo. We also had the talented Keelan sisters, Fran played some of her own songs,  plus Alex read some of her own poems they were both really good, so we're looking forward to them coming back again. We were very lucky to have the lovely Sue Thornton singing more traditional songs for us, so on the whole a very good night. The club is closed now due to summer holidays, we will be open again on 17th August. So until then enjoy the sun, the Olympics and probably loads of BBQ's!! Keep well and I'll see you all next time luv Lxx

Club Update

Hiya gang, just a short note to tell you this Friday is a club night, it's a singers, musicians and poets night and anyone is welcome to come along whether it is to play, sing or perform in an entertaining manner or just enjoy being entertained.  After Friday night the club will be closed for two weeks, due to summer holidays or should I say soggy holidays!! The club will reopen again on Friday 17th August, but I hope you can make it on Friday, there's a couple of new artist's coming too who are well worth seeing and supporting, we start at 8.30pm as usual see you then luv Lxx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, in the words of Ian Sproson ; Great night as ever with Mike giving a great performance as ever. Nice group of people there also to give the night a great atmosphere. Must check out the videos on the blog soon. I couldn't put it better myself! It truly was excellent, shame we ran out of time, but Mike's agreed to come back again as a special guest appearance on a singers night and sing the rest of the songs on his list lol. Next club night is 20th July which is a singers-musicians-poets night so see you then luv Lxx

Club Update

Hiya gang, hope everyone is well, just a short note to let you know this Friday 6th July is a guest night. Our guest this week is the extremely entertaining, Mike Bowden, a club favourite. Mike has always supported the club, the first time around too, and was liked for has laid back style, plus his blues like songwriting. Mike has a video on our Guest Video feature if you want short preview. The club starts 8.30pm and you will need to be there early, last time Mike was at the club, the audience was greater than we anticipated and we had to bring more chairs in!! Hope to see you there, luv Lxx 

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, well what a shame the weather was so horrendous on Friday, I hope everyone managed to survive unscathed. It  was a big shame but thanks to those who did brave the rain, I've pointed out recently we've had some amazingly talented people coming to the club, last week was no exception, we had the superb Stuart Warburton. Stuart is a local singer songwriter from Bury and has been around the world playing his music, he only played a few of his songs, but he truly was excellent and I hope we can have him at the club in the future on a guest night, watch this space so you don't miss him.!! A big thank you too to Ian Sproson, Steve Woolley and Stuart Thompson for providing a much needed distraction from dreary weather, I hope Steve and Stuart had a good time at the Droylsdem Folk Weekend also thank you to Kevin for helping with the practical side of the club, it really is appreciated.  Next club night is 6th July and is a guest night, our guest is the fabulous Mike Bowden it'll always an entertaining night with Mike, looking forward to having him back to his roots!! Hope to see you all then luv Lxx
PS If anyone knows of anyone local to Blackley Manchester who can  help download a recording from a Nokia X6 to a DVD please can you contact me many thanks Lxx

Club Update

Hiya gang, hope everyone is ok, just a short note to let you know this Friday 22nd June is a club night, this week is a singers and musicians night and poets of course. Over the last few months we've had some really excellent talent come to the club but usually on guest nights, so there's not enough time to listen to them properly, singers nights are there for anyone to come along  try new songs or just join in with others or just simply enjoy the company. The next guest night is 6th July our guest then is Mike Bowden, hopefully we'll see you on Friday luv Lxx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, firstly my apologies for review being late, secondly, a short update on Ian 'Sproggy' Sproson, Ian's away on holiday in Russia!! yeah I was surprised too, but he ended up singing with Morris troupe & playing their big base drum?? I'm sure we'll get the full story when he's home. On Friday I was surprised that there wasn't more people to see Claire, although on a positive side those who had battled the bad weather were a really good bunch, also such an array of excellent talent. The night began with our 'temporary resident singer' the wonderful, Keep The Change Bob, who very kindly stood in for Sproggy and got the evening off to a good start. I've always tried to encourage diversity at the club, so I was really pleased when Alex Keelan, new to the club and a friend of Claire's got up and read poetry she had written, which was really good, followed by her sister Fran, who played and sang one of her own songs, excellent talent obviously runs in the family. Claire had asked that I let people perform in the first half of the evening then she would do complete second half, an odd way of doing things  I know, but it did work out well.  Michael Burns previously from Northumbria sang a couple of traditional style songs, then David Gordon and finally Steve Whoolley, time for a break me thinks!!

Claire opened the second part of the night with well known songs including Ordinary Rebel, The Fleece song, Enough is Enough and more. For Claire's final song at the end of the night, Claire gave out 'shaking ffruits' as percussion instruments and Dick 'Weymouth' one of our regular members now, was talked into  playing a slide whistle next to her and other audience member joined in from their seated places Michael Burns played Mandolin, Keep The Change Bob on guitar, and Di Williams on the tin whistle then all joined in for a big finish. I hope I can try to put a recording of that on the blogpage. What a finish!! hope to see you all next time, luv Lxx 

Club Update

Hiya gang, hope everyone is well, just a short note to tell you tomorrow night, 8th June is a guest night. Our guest this week is renowned singer songwriter Claire Mooney, Claire has been a supporter of the club since we reopened,  but this is the first time we have had a guest night solely for her. Claire is well known for her superb ability to write songs from protest songs to love songs and thought provoking lyrics, as well as being an excellent singer and musician, Claire also runs creative workshops and really is multi talented !! I think you'll be in for a treat if you haven't seen Claire before and if you have you'll know. If you click on the Guest Video Link you can see a preview of two of Claire's songs. well worth seeing I suggest you get there early to make sure you get a seat club tarts at 8.30pm look forward to seeing you there luv Lxx

Friday Night Review

Hiya gang, I was sorry to hear a few of our regular members were unable to make it on Friday due to other plans that were unavoidable, we did miss you and hope to see you back next time. The night started off quite slow really, the weather didn't help either, so we were using brute force to open windows lol, we even managed to open the door to the veranda, which hasn't been opened to my knowledge for the last year or so!! With the room a bit cooler Ian Sproson got us off to a good start, we were also lucky to have two new artists to the club. Chris Rogan joined us and sang a beautiful song 'Set My Dreams Free' which he had written, plus others, a really talented singer songwriter, but I'm sure he has already been told that many times before. Steve Woolly came with one of my favourite musicians, the lovely Stuart Thompson and in no time they were all joining in with each other,  playing well known songs turning it into more of  a jamming session!  Another friend of Steve's Dave Hammond, came in late on in the evening and although he said he was a bit rusty he played and sang really well, plus as he didn't know the club was there, I'm sure he will be back again. Everyone seemed to be having such a good time, it was hard to get them to finish  We have had a good friend of  Mike Bowden's,  Dick (not Richard)  or 'Weymouth'  who has started coming to the club more regularly, and has restarted an old harmonious refrain we had many moons ago at the Cleveland at the end of the night, 'pass your glasses to the bar''!!  or 'Me Dad's Drunk Again'  which was always requested from Ian Sproson !! where did I leave my Tardis?? lol.  The next club night is June 8th with the brilliant Claire Mooney, not to be missed.  Until then enjoy the sunny weather luv Lxx  

Club update

Hiya gang, just a short note to tell you it's a club night tomorrow 25th May. It's a singers and musicians night so anyone is welcome, including poets, we have had a few new faces recently so why not come and join in. Our next guest night is 8th June, we have the brilliant Claire Mooney, if you click on 'Guest Video Link' feature on this page you can listen to two from Claire's numerous repertoire . Hope to see you tomorrow luv Lxx

New Feature

Hiya gang, I would like to explain a new feature I have added to the blog page which is under the heading of Guest Video Link. This new feature will allow previous guest or future guests to have a link of a recording for viewers to watch via the blog page. The name of the song will appear next to guests name just click on the artist/song.. For previous guest that would like to use this feature,  please send  a link and details to my email address. I hope you enjoy using this feature
The first to use this feature is Garron Frith,  the recording is from his new album and he will be a guest at the club on 31st August. luv Lxx

Friday night review

Hiya gang, firstly I glad to report, our resident singer Ian Sproson is feeling alot better and will be fighting fit for next folk night. Sproggy was really missed on Friday,  but the extremely entertaining Keep the change Bob  very kindly stood in for Ian to start off the night .Our guest was the superb and exceptionally talented Alun Parry, Alun wasted no time getting us joining in with all well known favourite's including 'The Dirty Thirty', 'Go to work on Monday' and two of my favourites 'If Harry don't go' and 'Waiting for the lovers' and more. It was nice to have an old friend of the Cleveland folk club from the first time around Walter Brown, Walter sang a beautiful song, 'A thousand miles away' about  a soldier in the armed forces, also 'Accrington station gates'. We also had our regular poet extraordinaire Simon Rusty, who  delighted us with parts of his repertoire including ' A brief hysterical rhyme by Prof  Stephen Hawkins' Simon has a book out with a collection of his poetry 'the Satical Verses'  by Simon Rusty,  please make sure you get the right one!! With a few songs from  regular club member Steve Woolly,  then  Alun finished the night with the folk version of  Nickleback's 'rockstar' 'I wanna be a folkstar' (check out facebook page for the club or youtube to hear this and some of Alun's performances)  and 'Oh Mr Cameron' which was partly written by Alun's mum!! On the whole a good night was had by all. With even more new faces that didn't know about the  club, who really enjoyed themselves, it's beginning to feel like it used to be. The next club night is 25th May, a singers and musicians night look forward to hopefully seeing you there luv Lxx      

Club update

Hiya gang, just a short note to remind everyone tomorrow (11th May) is a guest night, our guest is extremely talented Alun Parry. Alun appeared at the club last year and is back by popular  demand, he is an excellent songwriter and performer, he's a pretty nice guy too. Alun also runs his own club, the Woody Guthrie folk club in Liverpool which is the first Thursday of the month, and is always a complete sell out within days of tickets going on sale!! Alun is definitely well worth making the effort to see,  I'm sure he won't disappoint hope to see you there  luv Lxx  

Friday night review

Hiya gang, Fridays  just keep getting better, in the words of Ian Sproson "What a night you all missed! Should have been there to hear some fantastic music with 2 lads we haven't seen before but Lorna should book em sharpish!!!" I couldn't have put it better myself lol ! Those "lads" are better known  as Dave Mather's and Pete Robinson from Salford City radio (94.4 FM every Thursday 6pm to 7pm). Dave and Pete performed a number songs ranging from Eric Boyle's song to Jake Thackeray including songs they had written I have to say it really was an excellent night and I'm sure like other singers and musicians that have come to the club, they will come back If you would like to see Dave and Pete performing, they are at The Wagon and Horses Salford alternate Thursdays, but check before you go. The next club night is May 11th, our guest is the fantastic singer songwriter Alun Parry from Liverpool, Alun is definitely well worth seeing he really  is a superb songwriter and performer, I know you won't be disappointed. Hope to see you there luv Lxx

Club update

Hiya gang, just a short note to let you know it's a club night tomorrow 27th April, it's a singers and musicians night so anyone is welcome to come along to perform or just to listen others who have come to perform. If you would like to join in with members comments go to our facebook page New Cleveland folk club unplugged and join, you  will also hear of any last minute changes and join in the banter with other members. Hope to see you there luv Lxx 

Friday night review

Hiya gang, what a brilliant night last Friday was, Michelle Holding and friend Bonz was our guest, it was nice to have a lot of new faces as well as the regular ones. The evening began with our wonderful resident singer, Ian Sproson, who got everybody in singing mood with his new song and others from his wide repertoire, then the evening got better and better. On the evenings Michelle and Bonz had come down to the club, I was ill and had missed them, so I was very happy I'd taken the word of our members and we had booked them. Michelle and Bonz lived up to their reputation, brilliant songs, melodic harmonies and cheeky banter, kept us entertained all evening. We were also in for a treat with an unexpected performance from the superb, Pete Ryder, who performed his excellent version of 'Nat Shapiro's time',  plus regular Steve Whoolley did duets with Bonz, on the whole a good time was had by all, an absolutely excellent evening. The next club night is April 27th which is a singers and musicians night,  that also included poets too. Anyone is welcome to come and perform at the club, hopefully see you there next time luv Lxx  

Club update

Hiya gang, hope you are all well just a quick note to let you know this Friday is a guest night.Our guest this week is the excellent and talented Michelle Holding Michelle is a local singer songwriter and plays contemporary as well as traditional folk music plus her own work. Earlier in the the year Michelle came to the club on two separate singers night and went down a storm and even did duets with our resident singer Ian Sproson which they both enjoyed hopefully we can have a repeat performance be sure to get there early to get a seat we start at 8.30. Hope to see you there lv Lxx

Friday night update

Hiya gang, thank you to those of you who made it to the club last Friday, a big thanks to Ian Sproson  not only for sharing his new song with us which is excellent,  but also for his positive outlook which is infectious lol   It's abit of a shame that  singers and musicians night at the club are poorly attended by floor singers or prospective future guest, it would be the perfect showcase for you to share your talents, the next singers and musicians night which isn't until  27th April however before that we have a guest night is 13th  April is the excellent singer songwriter Michelle Holdings that's definitely a night not to miss be sure to put that in your  diary lv Lxx

Club update

Hiya gang hope all ok tomorrow is a singers night so looking forward to seeing you there, also hearing Ian Sproson's new song and spoil Corky our club mascot lol lv Lxx

Club update

Hiya Gang, hope you are all well, tonight is a guest night our guest is singer song writer Graham Carter. Graham is new to the Manchester area and plays a number of genres from folk to blues and more I'm sure it will be an entertaining night one not to be missed, Get there early to get a seat, club starts 8.30pm Hope to see you there lv Lxx

update

Hiya gang many congrats to Roydan & Nicky on their new arrival Ellie-Mae, wow she is a little cutie aww I want one lol yeah that'll be the day, tried it once now he's 25yrs and worse than when he as a baby haha. Roydan don't leave it too long to wet the baby's head xx Thanx to everyone for Friday shame a few of our regulars didn't make it, so we went for quality over quantity lol. Sproggy was on top form as usual & Korky has become our mascot with his new dog tag!! well it's just a bit of fun xx It was nice to have some new faces, three musician who are regulars from Chorlton folk club Andrew, Aiden & John. Andrew played banjo Aiden & John both played guitar they were all really good also really nice people hope they come back soon Next guest nite is  Friday 16th March our  guest is singer songwriter Graham Carter, well worth checking out Hope you can make it see you there luv Lxx

Club update

Hiya gang,

just a quick note to let you know,( if you don't already) that this Friday Feb 17th the club celebrates it's first birthday yay!! It's not been an easy road, but with continued support from some members we've achieved it. As it is such a special night, many of the guests who have appeared at the club are coming back for the night, so if you missed a guest or would just like to see them again you will be more than welcome, also if you've not been to the club recently it will be a good opportunity for you  to catch up, it really would be nice to see you .

Some of the guest coming are Ian Sproson, Mike Bowden, Bob Ashworth, Claire Mooney, Jo Zeph Roberts, Steve O'Donague, Garron Firth, Damien Maddison, Vinney T Spencer and Alun Parry, and still some to confirm, I'm sure it will be an entertaining night all round and will start at 8.30pm so be there early to make sure you get a seat.

I hope you cane make it,  look forward to see you there, .luv Lorna xx

Club update

Hiya Gang, due to freezing weather conditions and heating problems the folk club will be cancelled just for this week sorry for any inconvenience caused. The next club night is 17th February which is the  clubs 1st birthday party, numerous guets will be there, check club listing on this page for full list, Hope you can make it, be there early to get a seat, feel free to contact me for any other enquiry lv Lxx

Club update

Hiya gang, hope everyone is well, this Friday 20th January our guest is Jo Zeph Roberts. Joe is a local singer songwriter and has been playing his unique style of music for a number of years  around the folk scene and has also played as part of a duo with Mike Bowden under the name of Masque, although he now plays on his own. Club starts 8.30pm I would suggest you get there early to get a seat as Joe is well worth seeing hope to see you there lv Lxx

Club update

Happy new year to you all, I hope you are all well, Friday night went off to a fine start, due to illness the night was run by the wonderful Ian Sproson, there were plenty of singers and new faces a good time was had by all.
Next Friday our guest is extremely talented singer/songwriter Jo Zeph Roberts  Joe runs his own club at Chorlton Cricket club  South Manchester, which is on Thursday nights Joe has also played as a duo with Mike Bowden some years ago, but is now a solo singer and mussician, definitely well worth seeing! starts 8.30pm be there early to get a seat.
 On the 3rd of February it's a singers and musicians night anyone is welcome to come along to sing or play instruments, you don't need to book a  place just come along on the night.
February 17th  the club is one year old yay!! to celebrate this achievement we have a number of guests coming back to play it's sure to be a good night check club listings for more details of guests so come and celebrate with us .Look forward to seeing you soon lv Lxx