July 8, 2018

Ray’s chat 46

Hi Folks It’s RAYS CHAT Forty Six Yes here we are it’s SUMMER: And When Summer is GOOD. It Can be GREAT! The sun was shining I sat on my patio with a glass of Sangria and a Tappas lunch.. with This playing: Put in: […]

July 8, 2018

Mike Davids, Anne Adams & Friends Featured Guests 20th July

Our last soiree before the summer break (no Folk Club in August) brings the fine guitar talents of Mike Davids, the lovely vocals of Anne Adams and it’s always nice to invite friends along. The last time they came to the Shirley Folk Club at […]

June 25, 2018

Rik Middleton our Featured Guest 6th July

Rik Middleton makes a welcomed return to the Shirley Folk Club at the Red Lion on the 6th July as our Feature Guest. Rik is the master of satire so don’t expect a normal night! Songs with a twists that will have you fits of […]

June 17, 2018

Ray’s chat 45

Hi Folks It’s RAYS CHAT Forty Five June 15th was another MAGIC Night at THE RED LION: We had Diane Kemp as the Main Guest. Superb session. Here on RAYS CHAT: We have Chatted about Many famous Women Folk Singers. And then about many of […]

June 4, 2018

15th June Feature Guest Diane Kemp

The next Shirley Folk Club at the Red Lion (B90 3AX) on Friday 15th June brings our very own Diane Kemp to our stage. Diane one of Birmingham’s finest interpreter of traditional song and unaccompanied singing never fails to delight with a variety of songs. […]

June 3, 2018

Ray’s chat 44

Hi Folks It’s RAYS CHAT Forty Four We have chatted about Women Folk Singers in the last few RAYS CHATS. And NOW it is TIME TO CONSIDER SOME MEN Singers: And we have plenty to choose from: If you research Early Folk; A name you […]