Next club night – Friday June 6
Terence Blacker
Terence Blacker is a firm favourite with Hadleigh audiences with his hilariously satirical songs. This is how he describes his life as a writer and musician.
Most of my life I have earned my living by writing books and newspaper columns. Since the age of eight, I’ve played a stringed instrument – first a ukulele and then a guitar.
One was work, and one was play.
A few years, ago something unexpected happened: the two sides of my life merged. Having written stories for the page of many years (long stories, short stories, for children of all ages, for teens), I found myself writing them to music.
My career as a songwriter and singer has taken me musical and literary festivals around the world, to theatres and folk clubs. I’ve taken a one-man show of songs and stories to the Edinburgh Festival and in 2022 I launched a musical celebration/investigation into ageing in the 21st century, called Old Enough to Know Better. I am currently taking it around theatres, clubs and festivals.
There is more information on his website HERE
Featured guest
Anni Meehan with Richard Colver
Ipswich-based Anni has not performed at our club for some time, so we’ve invited her
back with a new accompanist, Richard Colver. Anni sings. Richard plays guitar and sings. They have known each other for eight years now, as they are half of a rock band called ‘Cool Remedy’. Each though, has a love for more mellow music, be it folk, blues and even a little jazz. Songs with heart and soul. “This performance is an opportunity to play a few songs we love: some with a sing-along chorus; others with a Celtic twist, and at least one where you get to be part of the backing track. We’re so looking forward to seeing you.”
Hadleigh Folk and Acoustic Music Nights are normally, though not always, held on the first Friday of the month – from September to June. Address:
The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL.
We feature folk music in the broadest sense of the word. In addition to “traditional” and “contemporary” folk music, you can expect to hear hints of pop, country, jazz or even classical music.
Our doors open at 7.45 and the music starts at 8 o’clock.
Each evening starts with an informal short “floor spot”. Please contact us in advance to book a floor spot.
Next, after a short break, is our Featured Guest: a 30-minute performance from an individual or group.Finally, after another short break, our Main guest finishes the evening with a 60-minute performance. Occasionally we have two joint main guests each of 45 mins. Our evenings finish around 10.00.
Entry price is £8.00 – no advance tickets
THERE IS NO BAR AT THE ANSELL CENTRE BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.
There is plenty of free parking within easy walking distance of the venue.
Details of our annual French weekend of music and dance are HERE
For further information, contact club organisers Simon or Val Haines on 07818 417780 or 07818 417781 or email simonhaines1@icloud.com