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.
The Golden Hind has been refurbished so from April our concerts will take place back at
The Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
For details of what's coming up, see the Programme at a glance page and the Detailed Programme page.
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Friday 8th May 2026:
Double Header with
The John Meed Trio;
Thursday's Band
At the Golden Hind, 355 Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1SP
8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Entry: £11(door), £10(advance), £9(members).
The John Meed Trio is Lucinda Fudge (viola and vocals), Matt Kelly (violin, viola, mandolin and vocals) and John Meed (vocals, guitar and piano). John is a Cambridge-based singer-songwriter whose songs have been compared to those of Al Stewart, Leonard Cohen Jacques Brel and Richard Thompson. Lucinda and Matt – who are both equally at home in orchestras and in other local folk bands – bring these songs to life as their strings ‘mesh beautifully to add an irresistible sparkle’. They will be playing new songs as well as material from their album A sudden rain which according to one reviewer offers ‘songwriting of great perception and insight’ while ‘Lucinda and Matt’s strings soar heavenwards’.
Established in 2014, Thursday’s Band are a spellbinding four piece that combines free-flowing strings, guitars, and vocal harmony. Sometimes their songs are personal; sometimes they tell tall tales; sometimes they break out into wistful laments and exuberant tunes - but they all come from the heart. It’s a heady mixture, seasoned with folk, country, cajun, classical, even a dash of flamenco - and that special magic that only happens when experienced musicians lock together as a band.
‘Magnificent music. One of the strongest we have seen...’ (Bishops Stortford Acoustic Club, South Mill Arts Centre)
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Praise for the Folk Club
Lester Lloyd Reason of The Lights made the following comment after they had performed at the Folk Club on 28th March 2025:
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"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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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.


