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Sad news. Ed Jeffares passed away on 29th February. Ed was a great supporter of our folk music community. He took a large number of videos and posted them onto Facebook for all to enjoy. Deepest condolences go to Norreen and all of Ed’s family.

March Music

St Patrick’s Day brings forth an array of Irish music.

Fri 15 The Hooleys Irish and Country Band at The Bugle, Brading. 20.00

Sat 16 The Crew at Goddards Brewery, Hale Common, 19.00. Booking 611011

Sat 16 and Sun 17. St Patrick’s Day celebration of Irish music with JC, Donal and Tom/ Chris Monkton Arts, Ryde, 19.00

Sun 17 St Patrick’s Day with Shtum at The Sportsman’s Rest, Porchfield, 13.00 Food available, book on 01983 530305

Sun 17 The Hooleys Irish and Country Band at The Vine, St Helens, 15.00

Sun 24 Wild Roses and friends at Bar 74, Ryde, 16.30

Sun 24  Quay Folk Club takes place a week later than usual and with a nautical theme.  Guests: The Watch and newcomers East Cowes Shanty.

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Cowes Week

Good to see the Dance Preachers are appearing twice this year, at Northwood House and at the Yacht Haven . No doubt buskers will be out and about too.

Charity Events

The Quirky Teapot is holding a Vintage Charity Day on Saturday 12th August. Sea Gels Shanty Band are performing. The Teapot is promising music all day, so other folk performers may be present, too, but no details are available at the time of writing.

Play Music on the Porch Day is on Saturday 26th August at Porchfield Cricket Club, from 13.00. Guests ArtnRick and Scarecrow duo will perform , plus there will be a folk session for all instruments, voices and standards. The Altzheimers Society will benefit from this.

Ventnor Fringe The ‘folk arts’ were particularly well represented at the Fringe this year by the Island Storytellers, Holly, Monty and Sue and also visitor Xanthe Gresham- Knight. Brilliant Xanthe stepped in at the last minute.

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Wonderful Wolverton

Wolverton Folk and Blues Festival have announced their donations to charity for this year. The event in May raised just over 12,000, an amazing result! Southampton Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Trust received £9500 and £2400 went to the Brighstone School Association. What a fantastic haul, well done to all concerned.

Another great event

Quay Folk Club held another terrific special guest night in June. A packed house were treated to an evening of wonderful songs from Miranda Sykes, with 2nd Time Around supporting most ably. The atmosphere was electric (and sweltering). Miranda’s stall ran out of CDs, so only the lucky first comers will be able to carry on enjoying her music !

Ventnor Fringe

Folk music, storytelling and morris dancing are all represented at this year’s Ventnor Fringe. Visitors from Bristol, Usti Baba (pictured), look to be a big draw, especially with their unusual ticket pricing! Elizabeth and Jameson are well known at Ventnor Arts Club and always popular. Retiring Ventnor vicar and Dylan enthusiast Hugh Wright and songwriter Patience Wells present an evening of spiritual songs. The local storytellers are performing and so is visitor Daniel Morden. Finally, Bloodstone Border Morris will entertain the crowds on the Esplanade. Full details of all these events are on Events in the menu.