Come, my lads, and let's be jolly, drive away all melancholy...
Mel and Colly
WEDNESDAY 25th NOVEMBER 20:30 admission £6
TIM HALL & SADHU SEVA
Tim played a support set to Forcenra back in April and was such a sensation that we simply had to get him back! A veteran of many innovative bands including Tribal Laughter, Silver On The Tree and Mother Gong and a hugely regarded solo performer, Tim will be joined at Barley Folk by Glastonbury guitar ace Sadhu Seva.
Tim Hall
WEDNESDAY 2nd DECEMBER 20:30 admission £2
OPEN HOUSE
Catch a bright star and place it on your forehead, say a few spells and baby there you go...
Warlord Of The Royal Crocodiles
WEDNESDAY 16th DECEMBER 20:30 admission £5
KEITH HILLS
Keith Hills began his love for the acoustic guitar in the 1970's, and quickly established himself as a fine musician in the folk clubs of his native Cornwall and the UK; travelling extensively through Europe, with guest appearances on radio and at folk festivals. "An outstandingly skilled musician with an enviable depth and spread of understanding of the acoustic guitar" Living Tradition
Keith Hills
WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY 20:30 admission £2
OPEN HOUSE
Come wind come rain we're off again,
our muddy boots plod down the lane
WEDNESDAY 27th JANUARY 20:30 admission £6
NANCY WALLACE
Solo artist, Memory Band person, member of The Owl Service and fRoots cover star, Nancy is without doubt one of the most original and exciting British folk voices to emerge in recent years. Her album 'Old Stories' is simply a 'must-have' (and enjoys heavy rotation here at Folk Towers!)
Nancy Wallace
WEDNESDAY 10th FEBRUARY 20:30 admission £2
OPEN HOUSE
Just listen to me and I'll tell you a song,
If you stay very quiet then it won't take me long.
You asked me to sing you something that's new,
Well to please you tonight I don't care if I do
That bloke with the guitar
WEDNESDAY 24th FEBRUARY 20:30 admission £6
JAMES FAGAN
Despite being an award-winning performer and recording artist, and having toured the worlds' most prestigious folk stages many times with Nancy Kerr, Andy Irvine, Cara Dillon, Martin Simpson, Liz Doherty and The Fagans; James has somehow never found the right time to play a truly solo gig.
So... he's coming to our place. Blimey!
BARLEY FOLK is a new venue for folk, traditional and acoustic music at The Barley Sheaf, Liskeard, Cornwall.
The Barley Sheaf in Church Street has a rich history as Liskeard's most bohemian pub and one of Cornwall's leading live music venues. The Barley's unique ambience and off Parade location has made it popular with locals, musicians and students alike.
Since taking over as landlord of the Barley Sheaf in April 2005, seasoned entertainer Gary Swift, aka Swifty, has striven to enhance the live music experience. Swifty's partner Emma Hill is also an experienced musician, teaching drums and playing with indie rock trio The Hulas.
Swifty and Emma
BARLEY FOLK is located in the recently refurbished upstairs function room, a wonderfully atmospheric space of wood and stone in the oldest part of the building. Performers and audiences can expect to find an attention to quality of sound and lighting unparalleled among Cornwall's regular folk venues.
Swifty's Barley Folk henchperson is Steve Hunt (half of Corncrow - Barley Folk's resident opening act) who will compere the events and do his level best to keep everyone happy!
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR ALL BARLEY FOLK EVENTS AVAILABLE FROM THE BAR OR TELEPHONE: 01579 342055
TICKETS RESERVED BY TELEPHONE MUST BE COLLECTED BY 20:00
Thanks for adding us as a friend. Your playlist track is great. You might enjoy the New Lost City Ramblers box set coming out next week Aug 25. You can hear the entire first disc on NPR
Thanks for adding us to your circle and for your support. Judging by the pre bookings we're going to have a fantastic night with Julie Felix! All the best, Kev
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