Grimsby Folk Club

29/08/2024

The very talented Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne coming to Grimsby Folk Club on 22nd September. Not to be missed.

25/08/2024

September 8th: The Smugglers
We reopen after the summer break with local group The Smugglers.
Initially together during the early nineties, life took The Smugglers in different directions and away from playing together as a band. After a time apart, they reunited in 2009, and from the first few faltering attempts at playing and singing in Robin Hood's Bay Folk club, they now have a love of playing and singing folk tunes to whomever will listen.
They are a band working hard to give voice to traditional songs that have been handed down through the generations, and contemporary folk songs from the more recent writers.
Members - £10 Non Members - £12 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)
at The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN

25/08/2024

Grimsby Folk Club - Coming soon
Members - £10 Non Members - £12 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)
at The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN

01/08/2024

Sunday August 4th at Leadenham House LN5 0QW from 11.00. Day of Lincolnshire Folk
Amazing and FREE in a beautiful setting.

More of the artistes playing: Paul Bellamy & Lynn Haynes, Eoin Mac, Harry Li Jill & Bernard Blackwell, Candacraig, Homity Graham McLusky, Peasant's Revolt, Malt Whiskers Paul Dickinson & Angela King, Ivor Pickard, Cameron Love Matt Tango Ellerby Art and Music.

There's other festival stuff too. Various artiste's merch stalls, Little Pot Stove CD stall, Artisan Market, Circus skills, Poet Tree with Scott Coe - Poet & Artist, Workshops, Morris Dancing and more …

Things to Bring: Suncream AND a rain mac, a smiling and sunny disposition, a sense of awe and an appreciation of the beauty of the Lincolnshire landscape.

We're SO looking forward to seeing you there!

15/07/2024

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

To coincide with the release of my new album, I’m undertaking my largest solo tour to date this autumn, beginning on the 13th September at Cullercoats Watch House in North Shields and concluding in Chester at St Mary’s Creative Space on the 11th October, and taking in loads of great venues in between.

If I’m not coming to a venue near you, the first portion of my gig at Rosslyn Court in Margate on the 3rd October is being livestreamed and will be available to watch on YouTube.

More details and ticket links on my website (link in comments)

Pre-order the new album from my online shop (link in comments) – I’m offering signed copies for the first 100 pre-orders, nearly all of these have been snapped up so get in there quickly.

13th September Cullercoats Watch House, North Shields (Phoenix Folk)
15th September Bothy Folk Song Club, Southport
19th September John Wesley's New Room, Bristol
22nd September Grimsby Folk Club
23rd September Grand Union Folk Club, Leicestershire
26th September Maidenhead Folk Club
27th September Guildford Folk Club
1st October Hoy at Anchor Folk Club, Southend-on-Sea
2nd October Cecil Sharp House, London
3rd October Rosslyn Court, Margate
7th October Folk at the Grove, Leeds
9th October Hambledon Folk Club, Hampshire
10th October Kitchen Garden, Birmingham
11th October St Mary's Creative Space, Chester (SoundBox Acoustic & Roots)

15/07/2024

Check out this exciting project celebrating the life and songs of North Lincolnshire's Mo Ogg.

08/07/2024

A wonderful evening to end the season with the talented brothers, Patakas. Paul Bellamy and Lynn Haynes opened the night, with Stewart Murdoch from Louth starting off the second half. The club will be closed for the summer until September 8th when our guests will be The Smugglers.

30/06/2024

Another excellent night at Grimsby Folk Club listening to the beautiful voice of Edwina Hayes. The evening kicked off with Ian Skelton and the second half started with some tunes from Sue and Abbie. It was lovely to see some new faces in the audience.

27/06/2024

Sunday June 30th: Edwina Hayes. Take a break from the football and enjoy an entertaining evening with the wonderful Edwina.

Sunday June 30th: Edwina Hayes (Please email [email protected] to secure your place as we are expecting a lot of interest)
One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Highly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.
"The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song." Nanci Griffith
At The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)

27/06/2024

Sunday July 7th: Patakas
Note the change of date because of the football
‘Exceptionally talented’ brothers, Joe and Will Sartin, launched in June their first recording as Patakas (pronounced pa : ta : kus), a new duo bursting on to the English folk scene. With Joe’s sublime voice and guitar playing and Will’s dexterous mandolin, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that run through the very core of their family. Joe & Will are the sons of the late Paul Sartin (Belshazzar's Feast, Faustus). As a family one of the greatest songs for them to sing is Fiddlers Green (written by our very own John Conolly).
At The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)

20/06/2024

Sunday June 23rd Singers and Musicians Night
8pm at Spiders Web, Grimsby
Everyone welcome. Sing, play, read poetry or just listen.
Only £1.50 admission

20/06/2024

Sunday June 30th: Edwina Hayes (Please email [email protected] to secure your place as we are expecting a lot of interest)
One of the finest female singer/songwriters this country has produced in years. Edwina brings together English folk, Americana and the rich Northern singer/songwriter tradition to create a sound that’s truly her own. Highly accomplished she’s toured with such notable performers as Jools Holland, Van Morrison, Nanci Griffith and Loudon Wainwright III to name just a few.
"The sweetest voice in England. A wonderful young woman, so gifted and full of song." Nanci Griffith
At The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)

12/06/2024

Sunday June 16th. Zoom night from home. Start time is 8pm. If you would like to perform or just listen, please email [email protected]. We would love to see some new faces joining in.
Coming soon: June 30th: Edwina Hayes. Please let Mary know if you are coming as we are expecting a lot of interest

08/06/2024

Sunday June 16th: Nick Dow Cancelled
Unfortunately we are very sorry to say that we have had to cancel the Nick Dow night once again, mainly because of the England football match being shown in the adjoining room which may create a lot of noise and spoil an excellent evening. In its place we will be having a zoom night.

08/06/2024

Sunday June 9th: Room & Zoom
Tonight we are going to host another night of singers, musicians and poets both in the room and with our friends further a field on Zoom. Only £1.50 in the room at the Spiders Web, all welcome to perform or just to listen. Start time is 8pm. If you would like to perform or listen on zoom, please email [email protected]

03/06/2024

Nigel and Teri gave us another great night at Grimsby Folk Club last night supported by Paul Bellamy and Lynn Haynes.

24/05/2024

June 2nd: Nigel & Teri
Nigel and Teri are well known throughout Lincolnshire and beyond and supporters of live music everywhere. They perform a variety of songs and tunes, both traditional and contemporary. Come and have a great sing, you will know many of the songs.

13/05/2024

Sunday May 19th 8pm at Spiders Web, Grimsby
Singers and Musicians Night
Everyone welcome. Sing, play, read poetry or just listen.
Only £1.50 admission
The club will be closed on 26th May for Spring Bank Holiday

05/05/2024

May 12th: Scolds Bridle
Scolds Bridle have been entertaining audiences throughout the UK and abroad since they were barely out of their teens. They epitomise the art of Folk entertainment and continue to enthral audiences with their unique style and humour. Firm favourites of the club, Liz Walmisley and Sue Bousfield first appeared at "Folk at the Bistro" as well as Cleethorpes Folk Festival. They have performed their show "We are the women left on the Shore" at the Fishing Heritage Centre.
Come and hear them at the Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)

26/04/2024

Sunday April 28th 8pm at Spiders Web, Grimsby
Singers and Musicians Night
Everyone welcome. Sing, play, read poetry or just listen.
Only £1.50 admission
The club will be closed on 5th May for May Day weekend.

22/04/2024

A terrific night last night with Hunter Muskett. Very well attended and supported by Jan and Paul Ramsey and Eddie Weekes.

11/04/2024

April 21st: Hunter Muskett
Please can you contact [email protected] to secure a place if you intend to come as we are expecting a lot of interest.
The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)
Hunter Muskett is an acoustic/electric 3-piece playing distinctive original songs in a folky, bluesy sometimes Americana vein. Terry Hiscock - acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitar, piano, vocals, Doug Morter - acoustic and electric guitars, vocals, Rog Trevitt - bass guitar, mandolin, vocals. Originally formed in 1969 they played at home and abroad until 1974 producing two, now collectable, albums: Every Time You Move with bassist Danny Thompson and then with Keith Relf of the Yardbirds who produced the album Hunter Muskett.
Doug Morter went on to carve out a career as the ‘go-to’ vocalist/guitarist of the folk-rock scene collaborating with the Albion Band, Maddy Prior, Jerry Donahue, and Richard Digance among many others. Since reforming in 2010 Hunter Muskett now tour again and have released two albums of new material: That Was Then This Is Now and Unafraid and Sober. Terry's song, "Silver Coin", is still performed by Archie Fisher and Barbara Dickson as well as floor singers everywhere.

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

April 14th: Room & Zoom. Grimsby Folk Club are hosting another night of singers, musicians and poets both in the room and with our friends further a field on Zoom. Only £1.50 in the room at the Spiders Web, all welcome to perform or just to listen. ☺️ Start time is 8pm. If you would like to perform or listen on zoom, please email [email protected]

08/04/2024

We had a super, entertaining evening last night with Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner. Ian Skelton supported them and we also had a welcome visit from John Conolly who regaled us with a couple of his songs.

07/04/2024

Don't miss our guests this evening, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner

Sunday April 7th: Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner
At The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)

Individually, and in combination with a variety of well-known singers and bands, Lynne and Pat have both served long apprenticeships on the shop-floor of folk music. Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles (including swanee, policeman's and referee's), list a spoons workshop in their hall of fame, and are not in the least averse to dressing up or dancing when a song requires it. They both agree, however, that their voices are their most important instruments. Their resulting style is a unique blend of stunning song and harmony, and a humour which takes their audience on a roller-coaster ride - "everything from high tragedy to ingenious s**t in glorious vocal harmony!"

27/03/2024

Sunday April 7th: Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner
At The Spider's Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby DN32 8LN
Members £10.00, Non-members £12.00 8pm start (Doors open 7.30pm)

Individually, and in combination with a variety of well-known singers and bands, Lynne and Pat have both served long apprenticeships on the shop-floor of folk music. Between them they play guitar, recorder, English concertina and a variety of whistles (including swanee, policeman's and referee's), list a spoons workshop in their hall of fame, and are not in the least averse to dressing up or dancing when a song requires it. They both agree, however, that their voices are their most important instruments. Their resulting style is a unique blend of stunning song and harmony, and a humour which takes their audience on a roller-coaster ride - "everything from high tragedy to ingenious s**t in glorious vocal harmony!"

27/03/2024

Please note, the folk club will be closed this week for Easter. See you all on the 7th April.

19/03/2024

Sunday March 24th 8pm at Spiders Web, Grimsby
Singers and Musicians Night
Everyone welcome. Sing, play, read poetry or just listen.
Only £1.50 admission
The club will be closed on 31st March for Easter weekend.

19/03/2024

We had a lively St Patrick's night with our guests for the evening, Gone to the Dogs who regaled us with lots of toe-tapping tunes interspersed with a few songs from Ian. The evening was opened with a few songs from Paul Bellamy and Lynn Haynes.