Otley Folk Club

29/08/2024

For our next feature spot on Wednesday 4th September, we are delighted to welcome 'HerOrangeCoat' also known as Georgia.
Her beautifully crafted music is original, soulful and heartfelt indi folk. Armed with her ukulele, she has a remarkable ability to turn melancholy into an enticing musical journey.
Not to be missed

Cash on the door.

21/08/2024

TONIGHT 👍

Lewis 'Burner' Pugh

Next Wednesday.
Lewis 'Burner' Pugh is an artist from Leeds influenced by everything from bluegrass and country through to skiffle and punk. Brought up on bluegrass and folk music, he plays traditional music and his own songs which are often political. A master of the banjo / guitar, and a poet with a social conscience.
Don't miss it.

16/08/2024

Next Wednesday.
Lewis 'Burner' Pugh is an artist from Leeds influenced by everything from bluegrass and country through to skiffle and punk. Brought up on bluegrass and folk music, he plays traditional music and his own songs which are often political. A master of the banjo / guitar, and a poet with a social conscience.
Don't miss it.

14/08/2024

Feature nights 2024.

06/08/2024

Features to look forward to prior to Otley Folk Festival 2024.

Last order - 7 August

Lewis Pugh - 21 August

Her Orange Coat (AKA Georgia) - 4 Sept

Tony Wright - 11 Sept

Otley Folk Festival - 20-22 Sept https://otleyfolkfestival.com/otleyff/

25/07/2024

Next feature night will be 'Last Orders'.
(the original Otley 'Boy Band' 🤔)
Wednesday 7th August, 8pm start.
This will be a cracking evening, get there early 👍

17/07/2024

Mike Wood, Nick Betts and Steve Fairholme.
Blues, folk, jazz influenced trio.

10/07/2024

A top night at the club.

The wonderful Hebble (Band) doing their eclectic thing. (Catch them at Otley Folk Festival 20th September)

Excellent support from Mike Wood and Pete Ivatts

10/07/2024

Tonight 👍👍👍

HEBBLE will be with us on Wednesday 10th July, 8pm start.
Not to be missed 👍

01/07/2024

HEBBLE will be with us on Wednesday 10th July, 8pm start.
Not to be missed 👍

30/06/2024

Sadly Angelo Palladino is unable to be with us on July 10th.
Instead we have HEBBLE BAND, ably supported by Mike, Nick and Steve.

12/06/2024

A top drawer evening with Phil Cockerham and Dickie Dixon, great support from Mike Wood and Rick Peacock.

12/06/2024

Coming up

10/06/2024

This Wednesday 👍

Get yourselves down for Phil Cockerham and Dickie Dixon - Janglebuddies.

Wednesday 12 June.

Phil and Dickie perform original and traditional songs and tunes in a variety of styles and moods.. Armed with guitar, Irish bouzouki, harmonium and and well-crafted harmonies.

8pm start.

Singers night next week 👍

31/05/2024

Get yourselves down for Phil Cockerham and Dickie Dixon - Janglebuddies.

Wednesday 12 June.

Phil and Dickie perform original and traditional songs and tunes in a variety of styles and moods.. Armed with guitar, Irish bouzouki, harmonium and and well-crafted harmonies.

8pm start.

Singers night next week 👍

30/05/2024

OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
20-22 September 2024

ARTISTS
Our full list of artists include...
Sean Lakeman & Kathryn Roberts * Nancy Kerr & James Fagan * Jez Lowe * Alex Hart * Bella Gaffney * Sherburn, Bartley & Sanders * Plumhall * The Heathen Kings * Paul Martin & Ian McKown * Dariush Kanani * Tony Wilson * Duncan McFarlane Band * Lewis Pugh * Jon Palmer Band * Stuart Priest, plus a host of our local and loyal folk talent.

VENUES & ACCESS
Our main venue for Friday & Saturday is Otley Parish Church. This super building has been refurbished so it is now an event space as well as a church. Access is good for wheelchairs and it will have a bar.

The Black Horse Hotel is right in the centre of Otley on the crossroads near the market square. The stables at the rear of the pub has good level access, the upstairs room is only accessible by a staircase.

St Josephs School is the venue for our family folk day on Saturday. Level access to the hall and the outside areas.

The Labour Club is upstairs above the festival office (Labour Rooms, Walkergate, Otley) it has a stairlift to the club room.

CAMPSITE
Our campsite will be on the Pool Road on the outskirts of Otley. It will be provided with portaloos and security. Space is limited and initially is only available to be booked by ticket holders.

[email protected]

25/05/2024

Summer programme Otley Folk Club.
Next week Chris Manners.

21/05/2024

Wonderful new single from Plumhall {last weeks feature act} and the title track from their new album, One Star Awake. Album due out 7th June.

Provided to YouTube by IIP-DDSOne Star Awake · PlumhallOne Star Awake℗ PlumhallReleased on: 2024-06-07Music Publisher: cop conComposer, Lyricist: Nicholas B...

16/05/2024

A grand evening with PLUMHALL, splendid support from Nick Betts and Kim Ralls

16/05/2024

Wednesday 29th May we welcome back Chris Manners, a song-maker, singer and guitarist.

‘Brilliant tunes that seem to just leap out of the folk tradition.’

14/05/2024

We're thrilled to have PLUMHALL return to Otley Folk Club! Fresh from their successful 30-date tour as special guests of the legendary Fairport Convention, and a recent performance at Costa Festival Ibiza, Michelle and Nick bring their mesmerizing blend of acoustic and electric instruments to the OFC stage.
Michelle and Nick are critically-acclaimed songwriters who create breathtaking soundscapes to their powerful original songs. They are renowned for their exquisite vocal harmonies and scintillating guitar playing.

Please get there early.
Cash only OTD

08/05/2024

Singers night tonight. 8pm

PLUMHALL next week Wednesday 15th
£10 OTD cash only.

We're thrilled to have PLUMHALL return to Otley Folk Club! Fresh from their successful 30-date tour as special guests of the legendary Fairport Convention, and a recent performance at Costa Festival Ibiza, Michelle and Nick bring their mesmerizing blend of acoustic and electric instruments to the OFC stage.
Michelle and Nick are critically-acclaimed songwriters who create breathtaking soundscapes to their powerful original songs. They are renowned for their exquisite vocal harmonies and scintillating guitar playing.

Please get there early.
Cash only OTD

02/05/2024

The Grove Band and friends played to a full house last night.
A lovely gathering.

25/04/2024

Our programme for May through to August with some fabulous acts coming up

NB. Singers night only £1

18/04/2024

The Grove Band will be with us on 'Mayday', Wednesday May 1st.

Bluegrass / Americana night.
Expect a packed stage with Neil, Kevin Garratt et al.

13/04/2024

Top fiddle player Tom McConville returns to Otley Folk Club from Northumberland accompanied by Michael Biggins.

Tom McConville and Michael Biggins are top musicians who have been awarded BBC Folk Musician Of The Year and BBC Scottish Trad Musician of the Year independently.

Tom ‘s fiddle and Michael’s piano and Accordion playing is amongst the finest there is, powerful and exciting with a range of songs performed in great style. They have a range of music including Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass and Jazz and songs all performed with a great sense of style, verve and humour!

10/04/2024

Well done Serious Sam Barrett/YaDig? Records Sam Barrett . 'A Drop of the Morning Dew' in at 27, the official 'Folk Albums' chart. A truly wonderful album and so well deserved. 👏

03/04/2024

Tom McConville and Michael Biggins are top musicians who have been awarded BBC Folk Musician Of The Year and BBC Scottish Trad Musician of the Year independently.

Tom ‘s fiddle and Michael’s piano and Accordion playing is amongst the finest there is, powerful and exciting with a range of songs performed in great style. They have a range of music including Irish, Scottish, Bluegrass and Jazz and songs all performed with a great sense of style, verve and humour!

03/04/2024

Last call for what will be a fabulous night.

Tickets:
Serious Sam Barrett/YaDig? Records
[email protected]

Or £10 on the door, get there early 7.30pm.

The Otley Folk Club guest on the April 3rd is Serious Sam Barrett.
Tickets can be purchased directly from him @ Bloomfield Square(selling fast). A limited number will be available on the door. So buy early to avoid disappointment.
"A Drop Of the Morning Dew" is Sam Barrett's 8th Solo album and contains material drawn from his 20 years of touring and writing songs. Recorded Live at the Bacca Pipes, Keighley.
A wonderful album with 4/5* review in MOJO magazine this month.

Not to be missed. 8pm