FOLKAID NEWS...
Saturday 7th Oct 2006 at Globe Hotel Topsham 8PM
Margaret Duffy, Dave Woods and The Old Porch Band
An evening of acoustic music in aid of 'Shelter box'
Entry £6 for further details ring John Tel 01395 267029
Easter Saturday 15th April 2006 8PM
Singer/songwriter Mike Silver supported by Phil Beer
The Malthouse of the Globe Hotel Topsham Exeter
Many thanks to everyone involved, this event Raised £722.39 for the Pakistan earthquake appeal.
Special concert in aid of "Children in Need" 11TH November 2005 - 8pm (RAISED £90.31)
Featuring: "THE JOYCE GANG" AT THE MALTHOUSE, THE GLOBE HOTEL TOPSHAM DEVON
Tickets available from Segal's bookshop Topsham £6.
Folkaid Concert 26th April 2005
Raised £765.62 for the Express and Echo’s "Smile" Appeal Click here for more information.
28th January 2005
Tsunami Concert report. Click here for more information.
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Featuring:
Julian Piper playing all styles of acoustic blues
Colin Wilson and The Boys from Melbourne Street with original songs
Margaret Duffy entertaining singer/guitarist
Asprey, Billings and Ewart. Multi talented songwriters and instrumentalists
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The inaugural concert organised by FOLKAID on Thursday night 27/1/2004 was an outstanding success.
The Barnfield Theatre was completely sold out and the audience were thrilled by the wonderful performance of the entertainers.
Local lads John Asprey, Chris Billings, and Steve Ewart opened the evening with a collection of country music and original songs.
Legendary singer RALPH McTell then wowed the audience with a delightful set of his well-known songs. He finished with the entire audience joining in and singing "Streets of London"
The evening concluded with the South West’s famous SHOW OF HANDS. Steve Knightley and Phil Beer set about showing the audience why they are amongst the nominations for the BBC folk awards for the second year in succession. They were joined for one song by Mick Burch of Folkaid before being joined by Ralph Mctell for a rousing encore.
When asked of Ralph what he thought during the performance of Show of hands he simply replied, "It doesn’t get any better than this"
Thanks to the generosity of the performers who gave their time as well as donations from their CD sales, the organisers of FOLKAID were able to announce that the total monies raised from the event came to £6241.06. This amount will be presented in full to the coordinated tsunami appeal.
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Music Club news...
Music club Xmas Party 7.30 p.m. Saturday the 17th Dec 2005 in the Barnfield Theatre Main Theatre
A fast moving show featuring many of the performers who have graced the Bedford room.
If you have performed or attended the music club during the year come claim your complimentary ticket from the theatre box office 01392 270891 or by ringing Gerry on 07843419178. Entry is FREE but there will be a Xmas draw to cover costs and the apre concert buffet.
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The Barnfield Theatre acoustic Music Club
Held on the first Friday of every month in the Bedford room of the Barnfield Theatre Exeter Tel 01392 270891 commencing at 8pm.
(Click here for a list of performers who have appeared)
"An opportunity for singers with instrumental or harmony accompaniment to display and improve their talents and abilities before an audience in an amplified theatre setting"
Whats it all about ?
The idea was to book a regular venue which fits in well with the monthly Friday night folk circuit in the Exeter area.
Certainly not another folk club,the idea is to put together entertaining shows to an audience and provide a showcase for local talent.
An amplified system and lighting is provided together with a stage area and it is simply a case of plug in and play.
Performers are able to get further information by ringing the theatre on 01392 270891 or by ringing Gerry on 07843419178
The committee will use their judgement in allotting the timing of each spot thereby keeping the evening entertaining for all. It well may be one song for a nervous newcomer, two songs for an improver or an extended fifteen minute three song spot.
It is hoped that an appearance at the Barnfield Music Club is something for performers to prepare ,rehearse and work towards.
Performers can just turn up on the night and take their chance on being allocated a spot. However it is always helpful for the compere to know in advance who is likely to be available for his selection. The compere will be at the venue by 7.30pm.
The public are warmly invited. FREE ENTRY however we do need everyone to buy a draw ticket to cover our costs.
The Folkaid committee are:
Mick Burch(President) Sussanah Billeter (Chair) Sheila Stephens (Treas) Rowena Whiter (Sec) Alan Hooper, John Nettleton, Gerry Williamson, Marysa Williamson
Music Club sub committee are:
Mick Burch, Alan Howlett, Jim Howden, Gerry and Marysa Williamson, and Roger Hutton (Sound engineer)
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Mitch Norman, Billy Mallet, Steve M organ, Steve Waters, Colin
Wilson, Mick Groves, The Old Porch Boys, The Cornelius Family, Tony
Woollard, Ted Dowse, Jim Howden, Tony "The Tappster" Apps, Kathy Jenkins. Roger Hutton, Mick
Burch, Cliff Jones, Sean and Heard, Martyn Rooney,
Adrian Vranch, Chris Davis and the Dufflebags, Carla Brian and Tony
Johnstone, Viv Clements, Alan Hooper, Becky Driscol, Mr Perfect, Sid
Vinnicombe, Matt Franklyn, Canon-a-Nouille, Dave Leggett, Steph and
Jeff, Andy Murphy,Rosa Rebecca, Slater Lyon, Matt Norman, Sally Ewin,
Rip the Calico, Full Blown Wiggy, Paul Downes, Suzanna Billeter,
Gerry Cahil.
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