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October Events

Folk at the Barlow is a not-for-profit organisation. Our aim is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and participate in folk music and song. Both the folk club and the Festival are run by unpaid volunteers. Children's tickets (under 16) are free and students up to 21 are half price. The Barlow has a fabulous venue with a great stage with state-of-the art sound and lighting. There is a separate bar serving local ale etc.

Next Concert Fri 18 Oct 8pm Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer

with Eleanor Hill & Nick Mallion

To book tickets email folkatthebarlow@gmail.com, ring/text 07427613783 or use the online form. Tickets are £12.50 each.   A small additional charge is added if using the online form as Paypal charge us.

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Supporting Vicky and Jonny are Folk at the Barlow's talented duo Eleanor Hill and Nick Mallion. Eleanor's beautiful treble voice is complemented by Nick's innovative and intricate guitar accompaniments. There will be songs with choruses and songs with a story, and hopefully some of Nick's own compositions. Eleanor is part of the Matilda Trio, as seen at the Festival,  and Nick plays with local band Watch the Wall, due to appear here in 2025.

Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer effortlessly blend traditional material with contemporary sounds. Their performances showcase new interpretations of old songs alongside original self penned tunes and new contemporary songs that are entirely at home in the tradition.

Vicki is a brilliant and versatile classical and folk musician. She studied double bass at the Royal College of Music and also plays various types of bagpipes, flute, recorder, piano and, probably most famously, the nyckelharpa  (come along if you want to find out what this is). 

Jonny plays guitar, piano, bouzouki, citole and harpsicord. His outstanding technical ability, together with a wide musical taste in folk, soul, jazz and choral music, have made him a tireless and forceful innovator and an inventive composer.

As well as giving compelling and mesmorising concerts, Vicki and Jonny have an extensive tunes repertoire in various genres and hold dances, including medieval and Playford. Their workshops are also greatly enjoyed and they will be visiting Edgworth Primary School to spread the joy of music.

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Fri 1 November 8pm First Friday singaround 

Folk at the Barlow's usual friendly singaround in the Reading Room (aka the Bar) at the Barlow. All are welcome to come along and participate or just to observe and enjoy. Song, music or poems are all welcomed. No entrance fee but there is a collection which will hopefullly cover the room hire cost.

And the Lancashire Society are out on the road again....

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