Isle of Wight folk song clubs, folk music sessions, Irish music, storytellers etc
Playalong – tunes are led by one musician and the rest join in. Singaround – usually one song/tune/poem each round the room. Performance – more formal, with a ‘stage’ area.
NOTE: This information is as accurate as I can make it, however occasionally cancellations or changes happen. Most music and song sessions and clubs are free.
Monday
MONDAYS 15.00 Music afternoon on Zoom hosted by The Oddfellows. www.vectisradio.comhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/4200449988?pwd=MnVSbVhsclg3N1NNckMxcE0vV3hHdz09
MONDAYS Open Mic on Zoom, 20.00. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89106105858 Meeting ID: 891 0610 5858 Passcode 1234
Brighstone Barnacles meet at The Three Bishops, Brighstone from 7.30, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays. Audience welcome. Tel pub on 01983 740226 CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
8pm Cowes Alehouse, Shooters Hill, PO31 7BE 01983 294027 Every Monday. A wide variety, including songs, but the core is playalong Irish tunes. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Shalfleet Shanty Singers, now meeting outdoors to practise, late Monday afternoon. Mail Richard.hughes@zetnet.co.uk or tel. Martyn on 531548 or 07810633477.
Island Storytellers- Third Monday, 7.30 Venues vary. Donation £2 07837 601315 for more details or see Events.
Tuesday
9pm Dairymans Daughter at Arreton Barns, PO30 3AA 01983 539361 Every Tuesday. Song and music. Singaround/performance. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Wednesday
First Wednesday 8.30 pm. Irish music session. Woodman’s Arms, Wootton. Tel. 01983 524040 Playalong. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Every Wednesday John Hacker ‘s Folk Show on Vectis Radio. 7 til 9pm. 104.6 or http://www.vectisradio.com. Includes early blues and roots, invited guests and some live music. John invites local bands to send him CDs he can feature. On Vectis Radio iplayerand facebook after a few days if you miss the live broadcast.
Waverley Folk and Music Night at the Waverley Inn, Carisbrooke. 07986 583714. Performance/ singaround. NOW IN A MARQUEE
Thursday
Every Thursday, Friendly traditional Irish music session at a leisurely pace. Bob’s House, Blackwater. Tel 01983 524040 for details. Playalong. CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Thursdays, Traveller’s Joy Folk Club in the pub garden, first and third Thursday of the month, 2pm. Limited space indoors if weather is bad. Performance/Singaround .OPEN
THURSDAYS Folk Night at the Porter Club, Lake, PO36 9LE, 19.15 for 19.30. June 10th and 24th, second Thursday of month only from July. folknightlake@gmail.com, booking essential for June 10th. Performance/ Singaround. OPEN
Last Thursday of month, Gallybagger Folk at The Gallybagger, Main Road, Chillerton, PO30 3ER. 8.00 start tbc. The Gallybagger is where the old Reading Rooms used to be, look out for the new sign outside. Singaround. REOPENING ON JULY 29th.
Friday
Third Friday – Trinity Folk Night in the hall of Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor. 7.30. There is a bar. Performance. REOPENING JUNE 25TH
Fridays – Shantilly Clad singing group, specialising in sea songs old and new, including some folk songs. The Green Room, Salisbury Gardens, Ventnor, PO38 1EJ. 19.00. Starts Friday 10 January 2020 Contact via shantillyclad page on Facebook. Not every Friday. NO MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Saturday
SATURDAYS Andy Roberts, most Saturdays 18.00, £3 online donation or live at Freshwater £10. https://andyroberts.bandcamp.com/merch/attend-in-person
Howlin Wolf Folk, Blues and Jazz Club, Dimbola Lodge, 1 to 4. Showcase 1 to 1.45, followed by open mic. Free. Pete Darby 01983 638201 STARTING 2021, DATES TBA.
Sunday Irish Sessions at Quay Arts Centre, playalong NO SESSIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Third Sunday – Quay Folk Club at Quay Arts Centre, Newport 7.00 for 7.30 start, ends 10pm approx. Showcases top Island performers and. Collection. Performance. Pre-booked floor spots. Reopening tba.
Wight Accordion Group (for button and piano accordions) meet fortnightly on Sunday at 6pm in Sandown. Mixed styles with some UK and international folk tunes. Contact Rene Mairis on 07881 811757 or mail renemairis@btinternet.com Facebook page. Beginners welcome. Restarting 23rd May.
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