Category: Shirley Folk Club

All about the Shirley Folk Club at the Red Lion

April 6, 2011

April 1st goes with a bang!

Our April Fool’s day meeting proved to be another good night, notable for lots of chorus singing and upbeat songs. Lots of the regulars did their usual stuff but we were also entertained by a fine performance from Sam who wowed us with his bluesy […]

March 20, 2011

A Cracking Night and News of a Big Name Signing!

Performer’s Night – 18th March What a great night we had once again on Friday. It was our highest attendance and longest performer’s list so far which can’t be bad! A big welcome to all of those who came for the first time – do […]

March 11, 2011

Ric Takes Centre Stage

Ric James feature night – 11th March What a fine evening we enjoyed once again last night at our very last Thursday meeting! It was good to see a few old friends who have not been for a while – don’t leave it so long […]

February 21, 2011

Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley

We were richly entertained by the excellent Tom and Gren at our last meeting. How good it is to be able to bring such quality performers to Shirley! Tom’s fine fiddle playing was the perfect accompaniment to Gren’s flowing finger style guitar and rich vocals. […]

February 12, 2011

Next Up – Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley

Tom Kitching and Gren Bartley will be entertaining us at our next meeting on Friday 18th February. Tom and Gren are one of the brightest young acts on the folk scene today and you can find out more about them by following the link from […]

February 12, 2011

First Friday is a cracking success!!

Our first Friday meeting was a great success with a good turnout and some cracking entertainment. I managed to forget a few words in the very first song but it was all quality stuff after that!! Ric treated us to a great performance of one […]