Wigan Folk Club holds twice-weekly singarounds from 9pm till midnight:
Tuesdays at the Fox & Goose, 37-39 Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 1XR, and
Thursdays at the Keepers Inn, 279 Woodhouse Lane (behind Farmfoods), Wigan, WN6 7TD.
Admission is free, and both venues provide refreshments during the interval. There is an open music policy - anything you want to sing, play or recite is acceptable as long as it's acoustic and unplugged. Singers, musicians, poets, monologuers and audience are very welcome. Please feel free to come along, make new friends and have some fun! For further information contact Wigan Folk Club: wiganfolkclub@hotmail.co.uk.
Dates for your Diary:
Easter Monday 5th April 2010: WIGAN DAY OF FOLK'n'VERSE. Further details nearer the time.
Thank you for accepting! New album out early 2010, limited edition acoustic CD available to order now but stocks are low. All the best for the festive season Andrea xx www.andreaglass.co.uk
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
Its been a while and we thought it was about time we updated you on what we've been up to. Our debut EP Little World is now available at our gigs and will soon be available from our myspace and facebook pages, you will also be able to download it from itunes, but we don't have a release date for this as yet.
To celebrate the fact that we have now reached 25,000 plays on myspace, we are giving you a free MP3 of Rockabye Baby. All you have to do is send your email address to queen.elvis@yahoo.ie and we will send it to you.
We have spent the last year rehearsing with a full band and are now ready to bring it on the road. You can get a look at us when we appear on Balcony TV this week with the full line up. We are currently taking bookings for gigs/concerts/festivals and can be contacted on the email above, or through our myspace and facebook pages.
Thankyou for your continued support in what has been a great year for us!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
LEIGH MINERS RECREATION CLUB - 18/09/2009 - 6pm THE BEAT BOYS (LIVE) + dvd film premiere FREE ENTRANCE! re-live the 60's with THE BEAT BOYS celebrating 50 years in the music industry (decca recording artistes 1963)
Thanks for finding me... You know, I'm sure we came over to an Easter sing with you guys last year at the pier - The Fleetwood Contigent! Hope to see you again sometime...
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
This Saturday 16th May the Citadel gives you the opportunity to witness a living legend in traditional music and folk rock, Dave Swarbrick.
Widely acknowledged as one of Britain's finest folk singers and fiddle players, we know no loyal fan will want to miss out on what promises to be another memorable performance.
Tickets are on sale now priced just £12/£10, doors open at 8pm.
If you require further information, or would like to book tickets please contact the Citadel Box Office on 01744 735436 or visit www.citadel.org.uk
Thank you so much my friend - welcome to the camp !!!!
A common love of music - what more could we ask for - well, (and I'm assuming here that we haven't got our heads stuck in the sand or up our own backsides) apart from world peace, a solution to global warming and a bit more personal wealth that is !!!
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -
2 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Online Now!
