Topsham Folk Club
Topsham Folk Club is held every Sunday(not guest nights) in the Malt House at The Globe, Fore Street, Topsham, Devon EX3 0HR  Singers and musicians are welcome and entrance on singers nights is free. If you want to perform on a singers night, please make sure you arrive by 7.45pm and make yourself known to the evening's compere. People normally perform 2 songs or tunes within a 10 minute slot. Don't worry it is not compulsory to perform! you are welcome to come along and just listen.

Most Sunday's are singers nights and run from 8.00pm until 10.30pm.. Guest nights are held in Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0EF and start at 8pm.

 

Guest Nights

29 September 2013

State of the Union (Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams)

In the grand tradition of ‘The Special Relationship’, State Of The Union combines the talents of America and England, producing an end result that is sure to delight fans of hook-laden songs, fiery and emotional guitar playing and soulful vocals.

State Of The Union is a masterclass in songwriting, showing off the talents of bluesy Americana stalwart Brooks Williams and cult British singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine to full effect.

£12*/£14

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13 October 2013

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin combine influences as diverse as English folk music, Indian classical and American blues . Using slide guitars, fiddle, banjo, vocals, and even beatbox harmonica, their debut album, Singing The Bones, has garnered warm praise from the likes of Mike Harding (BBC Radio Two), Fiona Talkington (BBC Radio Three), and fRoots Magazine. They have played everywhere from Maida Vale Studios to Nashville, Tennessee; and are regulars on the festival circuit, from Glastonbury Festival to the Ham Marquee at Sidmouth Folk Week.

£9*/£11

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17 November 2013

The Young'uns

The Young'uns have established their fast-growing reputation in the folk world with sublime a cappella harmonies, but the Teesside trio – Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes and David Eagle – are an unlikely force of nature on stage, beguiling audiences with irrepressible  humour, bold vocals, gripping storylines and innate musicality.

£8*/£10

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1 December2013

Martin Simpson

There is no doubt that after 35 years as a professional musician Martin is, right now, better than ever. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, his interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving.

£14*/£16

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* denotes ticket price if bought in advance

Contact for artists bookings and enquiries: John Stephens on 01392 875332 or email

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