Next club night – Friday May 2

Tonight we welcome two main guests

Rosewood

Rosewood are a trio well-known to Hadleigh audiences. Simon and Val Haines and Phil Lyons have played in clubs and festivals around the country for many years. Their eclectic repertoire includes music from 17th century Italy, to traditional songs with choruses you can join in with, and from a Scottish retreat march to a Kirsty McColl song. They’re also known for the range of instruments  they play which include guitars, concertina, diatonic accordions, bagpipes, flute and recorder. There is more information on their website HERE.

CRUEL FOLK

Cruel Folk are Sean Holden and Paul Holden from aarkest Norfolk. They both have decades of experience playing live music; initially in the rock and jazz worlds, but more recently on the English folk circuit, having found a shared interest in traditional music, an  interest that was originally prompted by the power and authenticity of folk’s oral tradition. That interest was raised to a new level when Sean, originally a drummer, discovered the bouzouki, inspired by the playing of Andy Irvine. Now in addition to playing both traditional and contemporary material they write original, often historical ballads. Expect dark tales, accompanied by bouzouki, guitar and other instruments.  There is more information and samples of their music on their website HERE

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.

Details of our annual French weekend of music and dance are HERE

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.

For further information, contact club organisers Simon or Val Haines on 07818 417780 or 07818 417781 or email simonhaines1@icloud.com