Folk-Club

Folk club in Walthamstow, often described as one of London’s friendliest.

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A Club that welcomes musicians, singers, poets and listeners. We A Club that welcomes musicians, singers, poets and listeners. We consider ourselves a Music Club rather than a pure Folk Club as we welcome any acoustic music - traditional folk, country, blues, bluegrass, contemporary and original. The Club normally takes the form of a sing around, however we do present artists around 5 or 6 times a year backed up by our members. The singaround is held in the upstairs room at the Red Lion in Wath. Although the room can be a little chilly in the winter all are assured a warm welcome and an appreciative audience. (We do ask that chatting is kept to a minimum during performances.) We have regulars who arrive almost every week and some members who appear every few months. All are welcome. ...

We formed in 1972 when pewter tankards and Arran sweaters were the "dress code" for folk clubs - and as the saying goes - we’re still doing it after thirty years - though the Arrans have long since shrunk in the wash and the tankards are now sadly a bit bent! We have guest singers and groups from all over the country and try to cover the many styles and types of music that over the years have become part of the folk scene. The club has a friendly informal atmosphere in which local people can have the opportunity to get up in front of an audience and experience the fun and nerves, of a live performance. ...

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