Hambledon Folk Club
What's on
WEDNESDAY 13th MAY NARTHEN
Narthen are Jo Freya, Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson. They present an orchestra of sound between them via whistles, sax, fiddles, viola, hammer dulcimer, accordion and hurdy-gurdy as well as four magnificent voices. They perform a wide range of tunes and songs from the traditional to modern, expressing the material through vocal harmony and their large variety of instruments. There’s a huge amount of warmth and humour in every show from four people who together create a new sound.
'The strength of the musicianship of all the band’s members is clear. There is great diversity, all performed with confidence and surety. There is humour too.’ (Essex Folk News)
‘There were amazing harmonies from Narthen’ (Dartmoor Folk Festival)
'The mighty Narthen’ (Oxford Folk Week)
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8.30pm start (doors open 8.00pm)
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Entry: £12.00 (£10.00 members, £6.00 under 18s and students)
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For reservations phone: 02392 632719 or email folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE BOB FOX
For almost 50 years, Bob Fox has been regarded as one of the iconic voices of British folk song. His career began in his native North-East during the vibrant folk revival and he has become one of the most highly rated and best-loved singer/guitarists in the UK and beyond. Masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary song, combined with an outstanding guitar technique, has earned him countless nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards over the years. Bob played the role of Songman for over four years in The National Theatre’s West End production of War Horse and in two subsequent touring versions. Bob is a consummate performer with a warm stage presence and great sense of humour.
‘Velvet voice, lovely guitar work, wonderful songs, don’t miss him “down South”' (Dartford Folk Club)
‘As soon as I heard Bob Fox sing I realised he must have one of the best voices in England, I have always regarded him as an artist of great ability and integrity’ (Ralph McTell)
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8.30pm start (doors open 8.00pm)
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Entry: £12.00 (£10.00 members, £6.00 under 18s and students)
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For reservations phone: 02392 632719 or email folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk
WEDNESDAY 8th JULY SI BARRON
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8.30pm start (doors open 8.00pm)
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Entry: £12.00 (£10.00 members, £6.00 under 18s and students)
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For reservations phone: 02392 632719 or email folkclubhambledon@hotmail.co.uk
With a passion for folk music, Si Barron has been singing and playing nationally for 15 years. He is a fine interpreter of traditional songs which he complements with creative guitar accompaniments, alternating with some lovely harmonium playing. His repertoire also includes excellent original songs based on stories from his former home county, Devon. Si plays and sings with great integrity and skill; his crystal clear voice and relaxed style win over his audience with virtuoso musicianship, intriguing stories and good humour.
‘Si Barron left us all spellbound with his staggering guitar skills, great songs well sung, his humour and sheer quality performance throughout.’(Nova Scotia Folk Club, Bristol)
‘Si Barron is doing for the 2020s what Nic Jones did for the 1970s by taking the traditional English song repertoire and tying it to crisp, flawless guitar parts that are, in themselves, masterclasses in how to simultaneously play fingerstyle chord and melody lines.’ (FATEA Magazine)