The Howwood Inn , Main Street, Howwood, west Renfrewshire (a short journey from Glasgow City Centre) The Howwood Inn is the oldest inn in Renfrewshire and one of the oldest in Scotland. It has a unique character with a lively atmosphere and a wide range of roots based music. A friendly session, a mix of traditional tunes and whatever songs you choose to give us. Set around a roaring fire in a local village pub. All welcome. ...
The Kalamazoo Klub was started sixteen years ago by two local musicians, Paul Alcantara and Guy Simpson. They had been playing in folk and acoustic clubs in London and the South East for years and decided that North London needed a music venue that would bring top quality, live acoustic artists to the area from all genres of music. The Kalamazoo Klub has, in the years since, attracted some of the most famous names in acoustic music, from Bert Jansch who was the first artist to appear, Martin Carthy, Robin Williamson and John Kirkpatrick through to more diverse artists from the worlds of folk, celtic music, Blues, flamenco, Country and even Chinese classical music. ...
The Lift, based in Glossop, Derbyshire, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2007. It operates as a collective and is one of the longest-running entirely voluntary global music clubs in the UK. In the last 12 years, the club has put on over 200 concerts by top-quality national and international performers. Its main aim is to celebrate the vitality of cultural diversity, and this is reflected in its programme of regular concerts and annual festivals (see the archive page), together with occasional school and community-based music workshops. ...
As well as hosting top name acts from the international folk world, local musicians and singers are encouraged to take part in Open Mic/Singers nights. This gives the club an opportunity to pick support acts for the main concerts. So whether you are a fan of good folk music or a budding musician wanting to showcase your talent, The Milkmaid Music Club is the place for you! Well behaved people of all ages welcome. Real Ale bar and Tea/Coffee served. ...
A friendly forum for singers and musicians to use to entertain an audience. The club is run on a fortnightly basis with alternating guest and singer/musician nights. The club has a very laid-back atmosphere, starts at 8.30pm, with a door charge of £3. There is also a Facebook page for anyone to join, called New Cleveland folk club unplugged.