Isle of Wight Folk Music – April 2024 – DIY Folk

Posted on April 1, 2024 by folkonwight

This month, we focus on playalong and singaround sessions. There are five Irish sessions this month, two- one relocation and a bonus session – listed below. The rest are listed in Clubs/Sessions/Folk Nights. Add in the revived ‘Irishish’ session at Cowes and a slow session in Ventnor for less experienced players, opportunities for any instrument player to enjoy.

Those who like a good singaround are also spoilt for choice this month. The much-loved Downland Traditional Folk Club re-starts in at The Sun, Calbourne on Tuesday 9th. Wold Zong has temporarily migrated from March, so meets on Sunday 7th as well as Sunday 28th. Clubs/Session/Folk Nights also has details of evening sessions at the Dairyman’s Daughter every Tuesday, The Gallybagger on the last Thursday and afternoons at The Traveller’s Joy. Have fun.

Tue 2 ‘Irishish’ playalong session at Cowes Ale House, 19.30 for 20.00

Wed 3 Irish music monthly playalong session returns to the Woodman’s Arms, 20.30

Sun 7 Wold Zong Singaround at St Pauls Church Hall, Shanklin, 19.00. £2 for hall hire.

Tue 9 Relaunch of the Downland Traditional Folk Club at The Sun, Calbourne, 19.30 Contact: thepoetonline@gmail.com Food available to order on 722711

Tue 16 Jam and Tea @ Trinity. Slow music playalong session for beginners, improvers and anyone who finds other sessions too fast, any instrument. Audience and singalong welcome. 14.00 to 16.00, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ventnor. Refreshments available. Donation to church welcome.

Fri 26 Irish music playalong session at the Wheatsheaf Inn, Yarmouth , 20.00

Isle of Wight Folk Music – April 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023 by folkonwight

Aggiefest is in full swing, enjoy! Well done to Maureen Forster and team for all their hard work.

A Star is Reborn

Glenn Koppany has at last been able to revive his successful folk night at the Star Ale and Coffee House in Ryde. This charming little venue will now play host to a Folk and Music session on the second Sunday each month, from noon. Well worth delaying your Sunday lunch for!

Get your dancing shoes on

It must be Spring, there are two barn dances in April! The first is on Saturday 8th at Bluebells, Briddlesford, and the second on Friday 21st in Ryde. Full details are on the Events page.

Music all the way

Last year’s Irish and Traditional music weekend was so successful that they plan to do it all again this year!

Dave Harris

It was very sad to learn of the death of Dave Harris, recently. Dave and his wife, Caroline, performed at folk clubs as The Bilge Rats. The couple lived on a houseboat for a number of years until the structure eventually succumbed to old age. Later on, the couple lived in Somerset.

January 2022 – Isle of Wight Folk Music- Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2022 by folkonwight

Folkonwight wishes you all a happy and music-filled New Year!

Boxing Day at Arreton Barns was quieter than usual but there was plenty of dancing

Quiet start

Not surprisingly, recent uncertainty means fewer gatherings at the start of 2022, but there are plans under discussion for possible new clubs and folk nights later in the year……

Or perhaps not so quiet

Meanwhile, there are two major events at Quay Arts Centre to look forward to. Vibrant five-piece band The Outside Track visit on Friday 28th January. The Outside Track’s blend of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has brought them an enthusiastic following. Expect an energy-packed mix of fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar and flute plus step dance and vocals delivered by virtuoso musicians. Not to be missed! https://www.quayarts.org/event/the-outside-track-2/

On Friday February 25th, Peter Knight and John Spires, two of the most gifted musicians on their chosen instruments, the violin and the melodeon. Together they create inspirational performances based on musical folk traditions, particularly the rich heritage of dance tunes. This will be a night to remember, well worth spending your Christmas present money on! https://www.quayarts.org/event/peter-knight-and-john-spiers/

Christmas went ahead