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, Children's tickets (16 and under) are free and students 21 and under 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.
November Events
Events featuring friends of Folk at the Barlow
At the Irwell Works Brewery in Ramsbottom BL0 9YQ.......
Come and enjoy fabulous music from people you know and love. There'll be free entrance, interesting beers and a great ambiance.
Thursday 21 November 8pm : Clare Douglas & Richard Moss. Clare and Richard performed a wonderful set at our recent Festival. A chance to see them again.
Wednesday 27 November 8pm : MALpractice. Popular Folk/Americana trio rocking it with guitar, fiddle and percussion. As seen at our August showcase : Martin, Aunty Lesley and Andrew.
And at St Joseph's Club, School Lane, Brinscall PR6 8QP
Sat 30 Nov 8pm , (doors open 7pm)
ACCOUSTIC CABARET featuring the Greater Northern Folk Ensemble
As seen and enjoyed at our recent Festival
...and a chance to participate yourself - take along a tune, song or poem .
Donation collected towards Music for All
December Events
Fri 6 December 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 20 December 8pm Bernard Wrigley with The Wanderers
We are delighted that the Bolton Bullfrog has been persuaded to make a special appearance at Folk at the Barlow! Singer, actor, author, poet, song-writer, comedian and most accomplished player of guitar and concertina, Bernard surely needs no introduction. His humorous songs and poems are legendary. The Barlow Hall will be filled to the rafters with laughter and song. Bernard has been delighting audiences in Lancashire, Britain and beyond for more years than any of us are admitting to, and has also made many T V appearances alongside such actors as Victoria Wood and Celia Imrie.
Take a look at Bernard's website - there is some great stuff on there!
As this is our Christmas concert, the evening will start at 6:30 pm with Christmas carols, mince pies and mulled wine in the bar (no extra charge). There will be a collection and raffle during the evening in aid of Bolton Hospice, so some cash would be appreciated. There is a downloadable carol book below for those of you who like to read from your phones.
THIS CONCERT IS NOW SOLD OUT
We will keep a waiting list as there are usually a few cancellations due to illness etc. To add your name to it please email folkatthebarlow@gmail.com .
Ably supporting Bernard will be Southport-based Americana / Folk band The Wanderers comprising Pete Rimmer (guitar, banjo), Chris Nelson (fiddle, mandolin) and Colin Maddocks (bass) with all three on vocals. The band are residents at the Bothy folk club in Southport and will give the concert a rocking start. Chris is no stranger to the Barlow, having appeared here several times with wife Siobhan.
Carol Book
Click on the pdf icon to view the carol book
