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
Brighstone Barnacles meet at The Three Bishops, Brighstone from 7.30, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays. Audience welcome. Tel pub on 01983 740226
8pm Cowes Alehouse, Shooters Hill, PO31 7BE 01983 294027 Every Monday. A wide variety, including songs, but the core is playalong Irish tunes.
Shalfleet Shanty Singers meet at the Horse and Groom, Ningwood at 7.30. every Monday between September and May. Audience and newcomers welcome. Tel. Martyn on 531548 or 07810633477
Island Storytellers- Third Monday, 7.30 Venues vary. Donation £2 07837 601315 for more details
Tuesday
9pm Dairymans Daughter at Arreton Barns, PO30 3AA 01983 539361 Every Tuesday. Song and music. Singaround/performance.
Wednesday
First Wednesday 8.30 pm. Irish music session. Woodman’s Arms, Wootton. Tel. 01983 524040 Playalong.
Third Wednesday. Porter Club Folk Night, Lake Doors 7.30 for 8pm. Performance. Porter Club, behind Les Mills/TJ’s gym, Sandown Road, Lake PO36 9LE £1 entry.
Second and fourth Wednesday. Waverley Folk and Music Night at the Waverley Inn, Carisbrooke at 8pm. Tel. Anita 07986 583714 or The Waverley 01983 522338. Performance, often with short guest spot. Christmas Party THURSDAY 19th December, then closed until 8th January.
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 iplayer after a few days if you miss live broadcast.
Every Wednesday Sounds Lively choir singing folk, gospel and songs from around the world. 12.30, Unitarian Church, High Street, Newport, PO30 1SS. £5 per session.
Thursday
Friendly traditional Irish music session at a leisurely pace. Bob’s House, Blackwater. Tel 01983 524040 for details. Playalong. NO SESSION 14TH NOVEMBER.
Last Thursday of month, Gallybagger Folk at The Gallybagger Inn, Reading Rooms, Main Road, Chillerton, PO30 3ER. 8.00 start. Singaround. NO MEETING BOXING DAY.
Friday
First Friday -Traveller’s Joy Folk Club meets at the Traveller’s Joy, 85 Pallance Road, Cowes, PO31 8LS, 8.00 for 8.30pm. Singaround
Third Friday – Trinity Folk Night in the hall of Holy Trinity Church, Ventnor. 7.30. There is a bar. Performance. NO MEETING OCTOBER 2019.
Fridays – Shanty singing group is being set up in Ventnor. Venue TBA.
Sunday
First Sunday -Ventnor Guitar Club open mic. night at the Winter Gardens, Ventnor, 8pm. Not only folk.
Irish Sessions at Quay Arts Centre, 15 September, 20 October, 17 November 1pm, 15 December, playalong
Third Sunday – Quay Folk Club at Quay Arts, Newport 7.00 for 7.30 start, ends 10.30 approx. Showcases top Island performers. Collection. Performance. Pre-booked floor spots.
The IW Scottish Fiddlers reherse at the Newport Congregational Church, Pyle Street PO30 4NA 1UH 2nd and 4th Sundays 6.15 pm. Musicians and audience welcome. Details 759185 or mail bookings@scottishfiddlers.co.uk
Wight Accordion Group (for button and piano accordions) meet 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.
Talking Heads Irish Music session is in Southampton but attended by some Island musicians, Sunday, weekly, 3-6 . Venue: The Hobbit, 134 Bevois Road, SO14 OJZ. Text Neil (from the Island) on 0776 346 4258
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