To book tickets email folkatthebarlow@gmail.com ring/text 07427 613783 or use the onsite booking form
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. Concert tickets are £12.50 each, except Oct and Nov which will be £15 each. Children's tickets (16 and under) are free and students 21 and under are half price. The Barlow is a fabulous venue with a great stage which has state-of-the art sound and lighting. There is a separate bar serving local ale etc.
July Events
Fri 4th July 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.
Fri 18th July 8pm The Hunch doors open 7:30 support act Nat Clare
Tickets are £12.50 each. to book please email folkatthebarlow@gmail.com to book direct or use the form
Welcoming the Hunch who are :MICK DOONAN, BOB THOMAS, TONY BACON, CHRIS HANKS, MARCUS FROST
Five musicians at the top of their game, honed from years of performance. With talent in great measure, they showcase their creativity & technical brilliance in every song. Intriguingly crafted classics and soul searching ballads shine with five-part harmonies and instrumental virtuosity, all introduced with dry wit and audacious humour. A unique band ….. to see them is a must.
Mick Doonan was a founder member of the legendary 70s folk-rock band Hedgehog Pie and comes from the famous Tyneside dynasty. John Doonan Snr, was an All-Ireland flute champion. Michael also fronts The Mighty Doonan’s folk-rock band. In The Hunch he provides vocals as well as flutes and pipes.
Bob Thomas fronted another highly respected folk-rock outfit, Kitsyke Will, and has since lent his wonderful soul-inflected vocal style to The Solicitors, as well as singing, playing percussion and harmonica with The Hunch.
Alongside these two are the stunning acoustic guitarist/vocalist Chris Hanks and keyboards/accordionist/vocalist Tony Bacon, both alumni of West Yorkshire’s thriving roots scene. Marcus Frost is the latest addition to the line up; with extensive experience in the local blues/rock scene, Marcus brings his unique style of percussion and vocals.
A collective ready wit & easy rapport with audiences of all sizes ensures that any gig involving The Hunch goes with a swing - tasteful, exciting, assured, soulful, enjoyable and lasting in the memory.
Singer-songwriter Nat Clare is a favourite at Edgworth who has now moved North of the Ribble so sadly isn't seen quite so much. With a powerful and expressive voice and his own great compositions we look forward to catching up with him
Other Events from friends of Folk at the Barlow
LOCAL PUB SESSIONS ARE BACK!
We are pleased to tell you that the monthly sessions are back, with the Tunes session on the first Monday in the Rose and Crown from 8.00 - 11.00 (next on 21 July) and the song session on the third Monday in The White Horse from 8.00 - 11.00 (next on 7 July.
