A round up of events in the coming month.
Friday 6th February to Sunday 8th February – Light in the Darkness – Various venues around Ulverston
Mostly not folk but some great acoustic sets on the line up.
Light in the Darkness is a free pub music festival, bringing happiness to a dark winter. Join us for a weekend of live performances from talented musicians, creating an electric atmosphere with their soul-stirring melodies. Immerse yourself in the joyous celebration of music, good company, and warmth amidst the winter chill.
More info on the festival here https://www.facebook.com/groups/1765965874279625/
Full line up here https://litdulverston.wixsite.com/my-site-2/acts-and-venues
Sunday 15th February -Tony McManus & Julia Toaspern – Ulverston Sports and Recreation Club – Doors open 7:00 pm
Tony McManus is the leading celtic guitarist worldwide and has just been listed as one of the 50 transcendental guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. While Tony is known as a soloist his frequent collaborations with diverse musicians have always been a significant part of his work.
Julia Toaspern is a multi-talented musician from Berlin who combines classical training on violin and voice with a wide interest in genres such as jazz, baroque and traditional music. She has released two albums of original songs and has performed in both classical and singer/songwriter modes on both sides of the Atlantic. On top of all this her skills as a guitarist are prodigious and make an exciting fit with Tony’s work.
Tickets here https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/102775
More info here https://furnesstradition.org.uk/
Sunday 22nd February – South Cumbria American Roots Session – Ulverston
The Hope & Anchor, Ulverston is South Cumbria American Roots “Bluegrass and Old Time Music Session” 7.45 for an 8pm start. String players and songs welcome.
More info at https://thornswb.wixsite.com/scars
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSIONS
Mondays – There are weekly song and music sessions every Monday evening at the Ring O’Bells and the Duke of Cumberland in Kendal.
Tuesdays – throughout the month Furness Trad keeps a session running at Hope & Anchor in Ulverston. Starts about 8.30pm
Wednesdays – Appleby Acoustic at The Hub, Chapel Street, Appleby, CA16 6QR, 3-5pm, folk, blues, contemporary, pop, etc etc. Refreshments available. Organiser Brian Gaudet – gaudetbrianr@gmail.com
Saturdays – Acoustic night at The New Inn 1730, Brampton (near Appleby), CA16 6JS, 7.30pm, folk, blues, contemporary, pop, etc etc. Real ales. Organiser Brian Gaudet – gaudetbrianr@gmail.com
REGULAR SESSIONS
Please check with the organiser or venue to confirm the session is going ahead.
Second Tuesdays – Arnside Singaround – Arnside Sailing Club
More details here https://www.arnsidevillage.co.uk/events/folk-singaround/
(2nd Tuesday) Arnside Singaround is at Arnside Sailing Club. Come along to this relaxed afternoon of songs, music and stories. Performers and audience welcome. We commence at 1pm in the licensed Clubhouse. Doors are at 12.30pm. Soup and a roll available for lunch, just £4. Entry is £2. Wrap up warm – it can be draughty.
Twice Monthly Tuesdays/Thursdays – Ullswater Ukulele Society – Glenridding
Check dates at https://glenriddingvillagehall.co.uk/whats-on
Ullswater Ukulele Society meet at Glenridding Village Hall, 10am until 12noon. £1.50 per session. All welcome. For info lynn@lynnandrews.co.uk or casfolk@hotmail.com.
Second Wednesdays – Folk at the Silverdale Hotel – Silverdale
( 2nd Wednesday) Folk at the Silverdale Hotel welcomes up and coming local musicians.
£7.50 entry, 8pm start.
Check Facebook page for latest artists www.facebook.com/folkatthesilverdale
Third Tuesday – Lakeland Fiddlers – Ring O’Bells, Kendal
If you want some great fiddle music and the occasional song join the Lakeland Fiddlers for their evening session on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ring O’Bells, Kendal.
Fourth Tuesday – Folk & Acoustic Session – Dockray Hall, Penrith
Check dates at https://dockrayhall.com/#Whatson
A popular monthly FOLK & ACOUSTIC SESSION -songs and tunes welcome, at Dockray Hall Penrith. Running on every 4th Tuesday at 8pm.
Last Thursday of the month – Song & Music Session – The Punchbowl, Barrows Green
Simon Rose hosts the monthly last Thursday mixed song & music session at The Punchbowl, Barrows Green. More details from simonrose64@tiscali.co.uk
Many thanks and acknowledgements to Steve and Sandra Harrison for providing the list upon which this page is based