Welcome to Cambridge Folk Club
Intimate roots and acoustic music
Cambridge Folk Club presents Open Stage, Showcase and Guest Nights. Buy your tickets on-line from this website or phone 01638 603986
We are a live music club offering all styles of acoustic and folk music. We support local and national artists in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We meet every Friday night at 8.00pm in the upstairs function room at The Golden Hind, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1SP. This easily accessible pub offers a wide selection of draught lagers, beers and ciders, and a great range of pub food, and there's parking too.
For details of what's coming up, see the Programme at a glance page and the Detailed Programme page.
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Praise for the Folk Club
Maddie Morris sent us this after performing at the Folk Club on 16th February:
"Cambridge Folk Club is an example of what a folk club should look like, and the direction I hope the folk scene continues to go in. With a commitment both to the tradition, and to creating events that welcome everyone. Cambridge Folk Club is a warm, welcoming and safe atmosphere for artists and audiences and a true embodiment of what folk music should be. People coming together, sharing music, laughter and community through song. The team are welcoming, friendly and helpful, the sound is beautiful and the audiences are appreciative."
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Friday 15th March 2024:
Elizabeth and Jameson
Support: Isla Mae
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £12(door), £11(advance), £10(members)
Elizabeth & Jameson: Hannah Elizabeth and Griff Jameson have joined forces to create an acoustic folk-roots sound which encompasses both their individual musical backgrounds. Hannah’s influences are firmly planted in traditional folk-roots, whilst in contrast Griff has formed his musical reputation within folk pop/rock genres. Together, Elizabeth & Jameson arguably offer the best of both backgrounds; this is simplistic, classic song writing at its best - a stripped back harmony-driven sound with acoustic guitar, violin and exquisite vocals.
As well as securing high-profile support slots on the UK folk-roots circuit, the duo have built up a strong following after spending the last few years touring folk and acoustic clubs and venues across the UK. Their debut studio album, Northern Shores & Stories was officially released in 2020 and has been receiving critical acclaim across the acoustic folk-roots community.
Recent festival highlights include Cambridge Folk Festival and the Great British Folk Festival. Elizabeth & Jameson were awarded the NMG Award for best Acoustic, Folk & Roots Act of 2019, and were proud to open four shows for Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra as part of their 2019 Autumn/Winter tour.
The duo's newest EP Dead Ends & Hand Me Downs was released in Autumn 2022 alongside a tour of live dates around the UK. Plans for 2024 include recording new material for their second studio album, and a busy schedule of live dates to showcase their new music far and wide.
https://www.elizabethandjameson.co.uk/
Isla Mae is a teenage singer-songwriter from South Cambridgeshire. In her words: “I love to tell stories through my music, both real and made up, usually to release my emotions and anxieties. My style is varied and can range from folk or acoustic to Pop Indie – I write what I write and it is what it is. I’m told that my songs are relatable and I’ve recently been likened to Lily Allen, Lucy Spraggan, Katie Tunstall and Phoebe Bridgers. My lyrics are frequently described as mature beyond my years and have led to me winning the Cambridgeshire Rhapsody Songwriting Project 2021, Cambridge Band Competition Best Acoustic Act for the last two years, Cambridge 105 Radio "One To Watch" 2022 and Essex Underground Radio's Secret Society Top Lyricism Award 2023. Last year, I was also named a UK/Ireland age 16 - 18 Top 10 Finalist in Song Academy's Young Songwriter Competition, a double semi-finalist in the U18 category of the UK Songwriting Contest and a nominee in the 18 and under category of the New Music Generator Awards. My debut EP "Dancing under a Pseudonym" was released on streaming services in May 2023.”
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Become a Member of the Cambridge Folk Club
You are welcome to show your support for the Cambridge Folk Club by becoming a member for just £15 per year.
You can buy a year's membership here.
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Stay safe and healthy, and enjoy listening to the music we all love so much.
With best wishes from all of us at Cambridge Folk Club.