MAD-Aid Concert

Shtum ( pictured above) ably represented folk at Quay Arts with their unique, easy listening blend of folk at the fundraising concert to help those in need in Ukraine. Their tunes are played on fiddle, mandolin, cittern, double base, guitar and sets include some well-chosen John Hacker vocals as well. Many of Shtum’s tunes and songs are self-penned.

DEC Earthquake Appeal Concert

Folk musicians contribute to many charity concerts each year. The next one to look forward to is in aid of the DEC Earthquake Appeal on Saturday 11th March at the Waverley, Carisbrooke, in the afternoon. Shtum are also included in the line-up for this one, at 1.30, together with Coppersmith (see below), who kick off proceedings at 12.30 and Feck! who close the show with a spot starting at 4.40. Well done to the organisers for neatly avoiding a clash with the evening concert at Quay Arts described below.

Amazing Quay Arts

Quay Arts is continuing to bring a selection of superb performers over the Solent. Saturday 11th sees a visit from Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth, two of the most inspiring instrumentalists in traditional music, bringing you an unforgettable evening of tunes and songs. https://www.quayarts.org/event/will-pound-jenn-butterworth

Just a week later, Will Page, of the band Noble Jacks, rolls in with his Americana-powered fiddle and songs. Great music to blow your head off! https://www.quayarts.org/event/will-page/

Aggie, Aggie, Aggie, Oy,oy,oy

Don’t miss the rich voice of Jim Causley (pictured above) when he kicks off Aggiefest on Thursday 30th March with an afternoon of song and poetry at Ryde Library. Booking is essential on 823825 as a delicious afternoon tea is included! Aggiefest continues on the following two days, see Events page for more details and updates.

Watch out, St Patrick’s About!

At the time of writing, folkonwight Events page lists FIVE St Patrick’s Night folk music events!