FRIDAY COMING:
FRIDAY NIGHT OUT
Local Singers Sing on May 16th
... and joining us this month
Bernie Parry
Though Bernie lives in Leeds, he's not appeared at the Grove before, with us.
Tonight, though, Bernie is looking forward to having not so far to travel to a gig!
As he travels as far as the United States to perform, then we are happy to oblige!
We look forward to hearing Bernie's songs, some tales of his travels, and how he has that knack of writing songs that so many others want to sing! - like Vin Garbutt, or Bob Fox ...
find out more ...Sam and Ed
Guest Nights
2nd & 4th Fridays 8.30pm
First Friday Sing
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Next Guest Night:
Dave Webber and Annie Fentiman on May 23rd
We were aware of John's talent at the Whitby Folk Festival over several years, and knew him to be a fantastic player of the accordion, melodeon and concertina.
His choice of song is broad, with each strongly delivered, and some may know songs of his own.
But we really got to know him the last time he was at the Grove. We discovered his tremendous sense of humour and vigour (he dances in a morris team too, The Shropshire Bedlams), an energy that transmits itself to the audience.
We sense that he revels in the close contact with the audience, the atmosphere such as at the Grove.
Yet he works with Martin Carthy in Brassmonkey, Chris Parkinson who was here last December, Richard Thompson, Roy Bailey and the list goes on!
John Kirkpatrick is a phenomenon, and as such you should not miss him.
Further detailsSam and Ed
“Expectancy in the air - Friday nights”
Friday nights at ‘Folk at the Grove’ have their own special atmosphere ... there is an expectancy in the air when the lights dim, the candles lit and the spotlight falls upon the first singer ...
Singers Nights - 1st & 3rd Fridays, 8.30pm
... the strength of folk music is in you ... who want to sing and play music yourselves ... and listen ...
FIRST FRIDAY SING: Every 1st Friday, Local Singers Sing. Join us, and sing! and everyone can join in with the choruses ...
FRIDAY NIGHT OUT: Every 3rd Friday, Local Singers Sing and where we feature local singers and musicians.
For details see What‘s On
Guest Nights - 2nd & 4th Fridays, 8.30pm
We have a range of guests that may appeal to you.
Next to appear:
Dave Webber and Annie Fentiman on May 23rd
For details see Guests
Special Night
YORKSHIRE SONG ON MAY 30th
Yorkshire has a wealth of songs, and Leeds is within its borders, so we decided to have a night of Yorkshire songs.
Hear these old Yorkshire songs again tonight!
Tonight is the opportunity to meet up with these songs again with Steve Gardham, Ray Padgett, John Greaves and Jim Potter!
Folk at the Grove, of course, over many years have several singers who sing them such as Geoff Wood, Jim Potter and Alma Wright, and few more besides! They will be joining us too.
Singers of different origins have no fear. We will also be represented! An odd Geordie song or two, or Welsh, or Scottish or Irish!
Find out more Special Nights
Graeme Miles
‘Forgotten Songs Remembered’
Martyn Wyndham-Read on April 20th 2007, with Graeme Miles at the launch of his newly published book of songs
For details see Graeme Miles new book of songs
First Friday Sing
YOUR COMMENTS!
Annie Dearman, Martin Clarke & Steve Harrison - April 25th 2008
What a great idea suggesting that these friends do a night together!
The evening ranged from Vernon Dalhart to the Everley Brothers back to traditional English from both Annie and Martin, tunes from Sam Fawcett to Flaco Jiminez’s dad, and all carried off with irrepressible humour.
Please persuade them to do it again if only for a repeat of the grand finale ‘Goodnight, Irene, Goodnight’!
Dave from Todmorden
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Folk Leads Publications 2007