Gregorz Reesiak IV
Emily C Smith
James Lawrence
Mark Slater
Ruth Jacob
Influences
Harrisburg, Emily C Smith, Dan Raza, Trent Miller, Prints Of Whales, Indigo Moss, The Cedars, The Hankdogs, The Lovebirds, Congregation, Petra Jean Phillipson, The Wave Pictures, Jason McNiff, Southern Tenant Folk Union, The Left Outsides, Bob Meyer, Smoke Fairies, Tom Baxendale, Colum Regan, The Toy Hearts, Zetland Players, Howl Griff, More Story Fours, Pete Greenwood, Boycott Coca Cola Experience, Arthur Brick, Dexter Bentley, Mark Slater, Ruth Jacob, Guitar Club, Kat Flint, The Weather Underground, Lettie, King!, Gary Nock, Oscar Cainer, Kevin Molloy, The Lamy Brothers
"Folk @ The Moon" along with its sister night, "Last Exit @ The Moon", has established itself over the past 12 months as South London's premier folk & americana evening. Held on the first Friday of every month at the legendary Half Moon in Herne Hill, the "Folk @ The Moon" sessions have seen some of the very best performers on the London folk circuit today. Focusing on the rising stars of the folk, country, and americana world, you can find some of the names of the artists who've already performed in the influences column. The nights are hosted by Harrisburg (that's me) and his band of helpers and there are always 4 acts and a live DJ all rolled in for a fiver. For those of you who have never been to The Half Moon, it's one of South London's top venues and has easily the best sound system. The venue has a capacity of 220 and has hosted the likes of U2, Van Morrison, The Police, Rory Gallagher, & The Wonder Stuff in years gone by.
Whilst I'm always keen to hear new music it should be noted that this is no ordinary pub gig. This is a concert hall designed for big crowds and artists should consider the names in the influences column before getting in touch. If you don't have a following it's best not asking for a gig. I will always look at an artist's gig history and upcoming gigs before booking them. As a guideline, I would say that London-based artists should be playing venues such as The Green Note, The Electroacoustic Club, The Easycome Acoustic Club, The Betsy Trotwood, Boogaloo, The Old Queen's Head, The Buffalo Bar, The 12 Bar, Monkey Chews, Hooked On Wednesdays, Come Down Meet The Folks, What's Cookin', The Red Rooms, etc. If you are not at least at this stage of your gigging career it's very unlikely I'll be able to book you.
Oh, and you will get paid. This is not the Dublin Castle. The bigger the crowd the bigger the payment but as a gigging musician I'm confident there are very few venues/promoters who are as fair as I am. We need to return the power to the people who create the songs we all love. And to do that we need people coming through the door so please come down to one of my nights. You won't regret it.
Tune in to episode 12 of the Lantern Society Radio Hour, featuring the creme de la creme of the capital's most comely crooners. Stunning live performances beautifully captured for your listening pleasure, at London's Finest Folk Club, The Lantern Society.
And, why not join us for the next Lantern Society - Thursday 18th June.
The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, London. EC1R 3BL
Hello Folk @ The Moon. This is our first headline London show for a very long time, to celebrate finishing our new album which will be out later this year. So come on down and have a good time with us.
...and of course don't forget London's Finest Folk Club, The next Lantern Society - Thursday 7th May at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3BL. Neartest tube Farringdon.
Hello Folk @ The Moon. The new episode of The Lantern Society Radio Hour is now on the air. As recorded at London's Finest Folk Club on 16th april 2009. Click the banner below to subscribe for free at iTunes, or simply use the player to tune in.
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And do come along to the next installment of the Lantern Society at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, on Thursday 7th May.
Upcoming shows: 15-17 May - Wood Festival, Braziers Park, Oxfordshire. BUY TICKETS
18th May - Spectacle Records Presents: Your New Favourite Bands at Catch Bar, 22 Kingsland Road. Shoreditch, London. HEADLINE SHOW.
we had ourselves a mighty fine time last friday, thanks a bunch for having us, hope to see you again real soon, let us know if you want us at the betsy anytime. cheers mark& graham the henry brothers
Greg, Thanks a million for a wonderful, amazing, memorable Coal Porters gig in Herne Hill at Folk on the Moon last Friday night. We all loved it to bits!! Hope we can see you again soon, you're a good man with a good heart. Please go to MySpace Coal Porters and get 'em up here as MySpace Friends too, okay? best always, Sid Griffin
Hey Neil, keep up the good work. It's nice to see This Is The Kit and Lettie in your top friends. Two artists I've booked myself. Sid Griffin's Coal Porters this week!
Hi there. You should listen to my December show on DandelionRadio. com. Lettie and This Is The Kit do more than appear in my Top Friends! ;-)
What time are the fabulous COal Porters onstage Dec 5 Friday at The Half Moon in Herne Hill? I need to know as they are the best band I have ever seen in my life!! a fan
Man, put me down for that! Sounds great, thanks. Yeah, you'd like my friend, Curl, he's a big TVZ head. We're having a get together soon, I think. I'll let you know, man. Be all the better to have you there!
howdy, thank you kindly for bein so neighbourly, mighty sweet of you. see you with the Coal Porters on 5th dec, cheers. mark & graham the henry brothers
hey greg, we're still keen to come play sometime...do suggest a date. sorry we couldn't do 3rd oct. btw, what are you up to for halloweeeeeen??? xbrona & tanya
Hey greg. good to meet you and I look forward to hearing you play soon. Just read your biog thing on the Harrisburg site. My great grandad sang opera in pubs in Nottm!
with love... hear sessions by the flotsam and jetsam of the folk and country scene every WEDNESDAY tea-time from six o'clock until eight (gmt) re-run on SUNDAY afternoons from one o'clock
