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 togend tickets.
ther, 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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Open Stage 2024 album
This album is now available on streaming platforms.
A play list is available on YouTube at:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yLo4_Tifwg&list=OLAK5uy_lfzk4z7Fz8WqDfPC66H3enzvB_YWqhFGY
For more details see the Open Stage 2024 Album page.
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Monday 4th November 2024:
Round-the-room session
TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
Round the Room Session starting at 8:00 pm
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
Another opportunity to come along and perform. Instruments welcome. There’s no need to book, just turn up.
Free admission but donations welcome.
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Friday 8th November 2024:
Anthony John Clarke
Support: Vic Lennard
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £12(door), £11(advance), £10(members).
Anthony John Clarke: Described by Fairport Convention as “a national treasure”, AJ has been an integral part of the UK music scene for thirty years. Originally from Belfast, AJ emerged there with his songs ‘The Broken Years’ and ‘The Only Life Gloria Knows’, but now presents as one of the most humorous and entertaining acts around. Audiences cannot resist the musical invitations to sing, from this true gentleman of the music world.
Expect a degree of sentiment, but also songs covering topics from “The Man From Uncle” to car boot sales, Presidents, karaoke nights, nuns, grandchildren and how to avoid them (he has at least five), camping, bigots, and hitchhiking. He is perhaps the funniest at serious songs and the most serious about funny songs.
On this occasion, AJ will be aided and abetted by the equally charming and witty Julia Porter.
“a lyrical feast with just a dash of Viking” – Folk and Honey.
https://anthonyjohnclarke.com/
Vic Lennard has managed to make a career from the unusual combination of music, maths and journalism. Handling most styles from folk to soul and heavy rock, he’s spent the last fifty years playing live and recording, and he now spends most of his time playing guitar in bands and duos around Cambridgeshire. Tonight is your chance to hear him solo!