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ABOUT US...
We usually meet on the first Sunday of the month doors open at 7pm, finishing around 10.15pm. Singing starts at 7.30ish
EXPECT....
intense and intimate nights with great singers and musicians!
Our residents are Sarah and Ian and the 7 piece harmony group Shötley Crüe, followed by floor singers. Put your name down on the list at the door if you want to sing.
Our guest singers and musicians will do 2 sets, the first starting shortly after 8pm.
LOCATION
We are upstairs at The Castle pub, 280 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, SE22 9JH
The pub is a 20 mins walk from East Dulwich station or get a bus to Crystal Palace Road. Parking is a lot easier on Sunday!
ENTRANCE is usually £10 or £12, pay on the door.
CONTACT
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Our events are organised by and are responsibility of Dulwich Folk, not The Castle Pub
Monthly Folk night in Dulwich
At the Castle Pub, Crystal Palace Road, SE22 9JH
On 3 November at 7.30
PETE COOPER AND RICHARD BOLTON
Pete and Richard (described by Sarah Coxon as “ Two superbly innovative musicians at the height of their craft”) were one of the very first acts Dulwich booked so we are very pleased to welcome them again. Pete’s fiddle and Richard’s cello will fire through an amazing set of dance and other tunes from England and also the rest of the world from 17 th century onwards, complemented by the odd song from Pete.
Pete, described by Froots magazine as “A one-man fiddle inspiration industry “ is Director of the London Fiddle School and a member of the Leading Anglo- Appalachian group “Rattle on the Stovepipe”. He has published many books of fiddle tunes. Richard has worked in jazz, blues and classical as well as folk.
Pete and Richard´s recent CD “Burning Bright” shows the range of their repertoire containing ( apart from English / Scottish material) music from Virginia , Poland , Brazil and Bulagaria. It also features artwork on the cover and on the cd which was done by Abel Kesteven our resident artist when they visited us last time.
Fiddle and cello are an extremely potent musical combination and Pete and Richard don’t perform together often enough so take this opportunity to see them . A terrific evening is guaranteed.
Entrance tonight is £12.
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1 DECEMBER
NIAMH PARSONS AND GRAHAM DUNNE
One of Ireland's finest singers and a great guitarist . A very warm welcome back to Niamh and Graham.
This is a rare chance to hear one of Irelands great singers! Niamh is renowned not only as a brilliant interpreter of traditional songs but also for the way she can transform modern material (for example check out her version of the Briar and the Rose by Tom Waits). Niamh’s singing has a depth and colour that mark her out as truly outstanding. The great Archie Fisher described her as a singer “who only comes along once or twice in a generation”. Niamh has released nine albums over the course of her career, all of them infused with tenderness, conviction and beauty. Niamh is also President of the Irish Musicians Union.
Niamh is accompanied by Graham Dunne on guitar ; they have been performing together since 1999. Their relationship has been described as a “fathomlessly deep musical and yes, spiritual bond…which draws out the essence of the songs.” When not accompanying Niamh Graham is usually seen playing jazz guitar (and even Flamenco!).
Niamh and Graham don’t make it to England too often, so make sure you don’t miss them.
Check out Niamh’s singing at niamhparsons.com
Entrance tonight is £13.