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We welcome approaches from you asking if you can play at the club. It would be appreciated if you could read the notes here, and then check available dates below, (TBA is a bit of a hint) before contacting us.
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January 2025
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Get rid of that post-Christmas feeling. Come and sing! No guests, just you. Just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available; individual time depends on numbers.
Event Details
Get rid of that post-Christmas feeling. Come and sing! No guests, just you.
Just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available; individual time depends on numbers. of course.
Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but spots may still be available on the night, subject to the time available, of course.
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
Chris Marklew
Long-time singer and club organiser, Chris is based in Redditch. Ran a Tamworth based club in the 70s.
He is a Bert Jansch style guitarist.
John Meechan
John has been on the folk scene for 40-odd years. Hailing from Yorkshire, many of his songs are rooted there.
His passion for folk songs has resulted in a wide-ranging repertoire, always particularly well-presented.
Elaine Meechan
Elaine, keyboard and accordion player in many an ensemble, has that rare talent that true musicians possess; the ability to empathise with those she performs with. She is an important part of a number of folk-related bands in the area.
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
15 January 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
February 2025
Event Details
Gerry Colvin was born in Barrow-in-Furness. In the 1970’s Gerry joined pop band ‘The Man Upstairs’. They released three singles and toured with ‘The Smiths’. In the early 1980’s he co-founded and
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Gerry Colvin was born in Barrow-in-Furness.
In the 1970’s Gerry joined pop band ‘The Man Upstairs’. They released three singles and toured with ‘The Smiths’.
In the early 1980’s he co-founded and fronted the legendary John Peel favourite skiffle-cowpunk indie outfit ‘Terry & Gerry’. This seminal band toured Europe and the USA and appeared on countless Radio and TV shows including “The Tube” and “The Old Grey Whistle Test”. Their five singles and album all reached No.1 in the indie charts. In 2010 Cherry Red released ‘Let’s Get the Hell Back to Lubbock’, the definitive ‘Terry and Gerry’ compilation.
In the early 1990’s Gerry worked in Nashville as a professional songwriter and back in the UK collaborated with Alison Moyet, co-writing on an album project. He also penned TV themes, musicals, film scores and wrote and presented for BBC Radio 2. His band ‘Gerry Colvin’s Inexperience’, a fusion of Soul, R and B and Folk-Country, became a firm favourite on the College circuit.
In 1993 Gerry formed the folk-pop band ‘The Atlantics’: they toured extensively including a slot at Glastonbury Festival where Gerry was compere, and appeared on BBC’s prestigious ‘Pebble Mill at One’.
Colvin’s other major project at this time was film music as vocalist with ‘The National Screen Orchestra’; he also performed as a comedy double act with Hollywood superstar Mackenzie Crook.
In 1995 Gerry co-founded the five piece folk band Colvinquarmby. They released six critically acclaimed albums and were voted best band at the prestigious Fairport Convention Cropredy Festival in 2009. In 2010 they won the Hancock Award for ‘Best Live Folk Act’. In May 2013 Gerry was invited by New York producer and Robert Plant song collaborator Dave Barratt to record ‘Revolution’ for the ‘Beatles complete on ukulele’ album and website.
In 2015 the original line-up of Terry and Gerry reformed and toured nationally with rock heroes Status Quo culminating with a concert at The Albert Hall!! Terry and Gerry also appeared at Glastonbury that year and released the ‘Dear John’ EP: a self penned tribute to the late John Peel. Cherry Red re-issued the greatest hits album too!!
In 2013 Gerry released a self-penned solo album ‘Jazz Tales of Country Folk’ . His new CD ‘Six of One half a Dozen of the Other’, a collection of ten(!) brand new songs, is available now. And his novel ‘The Rabbits of Zakynthos’ will be published [2023].
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
19 February 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
March 2025
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Hazjak are Yorkshire duo Steve Chapman Smith and Lynne O’Malley, both well known and respected musicians on the Northern acoustic scene. Together they play an eclectic style of Roots, Americana
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Hazjak are Yorkshire duo Steve Chapman Smith and Lynne O’Malley, both well known and respected musicians on the Northern acoustic scene. Together they play an eclectic style of Roots, Americana and Folk music.
Steve – vocals, guitar, banjo, bouzouki, bass and mandolin. Lynne – vocals, piano, tenor guitar, banjo, percussion, whistle and harmonica, and of course Hazjak’s trademark harmonies.
Hazjak released their debut album “Listerville” in December 2020 to great critical acclaim, including a 4 star review in R and R magazine.
“Uplifting evening of most enjoyable music by Hazjak… Brilliant entertainment and great fun as always… You really take the listener with you” Topic Folk Club, Dec 2021
“A highly talented duo… Excellent songs, superb musicianship and harmonies in abundance” Tykes Stirrings, Spring 2021
“High calibre musicianship. Roots based music of the finest kind. They write raw and penetrating songs of truth and heart-rending stories to stir your souls.” Ian Mayor, Drystone Radio
With Support by …
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
19 March 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
April 2025
Event Details
Described by Bright Young Folk as “experienced storytellers” who bring “timeless quality” to their music, award-winning duo Farefeld (Chris Elliott, Caitlin Jones) have been playing music together since they met
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Described by Bright Young Folk as “experienced storytellers” who bring “timeless quality” to their music, award-winning duo Farefeld (Chris Elliott, Caitlin Jones) have been playing music together since they met in 2014. Previously performing alongside Bella Gaffney (Magpies) and Heather Sirrell (Pilgrim’s Way) in the four-piece ‘Bric-a-Brac,’ they formed as a duo in 2017.
In 2022, the duo joined forces with virtuoso bassist Mike Seal, who gigs with them as much as he can (when he’s not doing something very clever!)
Both proudly from Staffordshire, Farefeld bring a mix of traditional and self-penned ballads about place, identity, old and new. Driving guitar and bouzouki accompany haunting whistles and harmonium along with intricate and warm vocal harmonies. Expect to hear songs written for and collected from all around the Midlands and beyond, accompanied by the heartfelt human stories that inspired them, their charming storytelling and warm Midlands humour.
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Tom Patterson
A Birmingham based Geordie folksinger and guitarist, Tom has a growing reputation as a writer of songs in the traditional folk style, seventeen of which have won competitions at folk festivals in the UK and Ireland. Known for folk club and festival appearances across the UK and further afield, Tom has been described by folk music publication, Living Tradition, as “someone worth looking out for”. His weekly Birmingham residency at Cartlands Café, Kings Heath Park, has also recently received a glowing review from the Birmingham Post and Mail.
Tom either plays solo, or in a long established duo with talented Loughborough multi-instrumentalist, Dave Morton. Together they have recorded two CDs of original material – “We Are The Lucky Ones” and “Just The Way It Is”, which Living Tradition called, “a CD of great songs”.
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
16 April 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
Event Details
Mean Mary’s Woman Creature Tour: An Evening of Fast-Picking Fun Join Mean Mary, along with her brother Frank James, for an unforgettable night of music on her Woman Creature
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Mean Mary’s Woman Creature Tour: An Evening of Fast-Picking Fun
Join Mean Mary, along with her brother Frank James, for an unforgettable night of music on her Woman Creature tour. This dynamic duo brings a blend of harmonies, fast-picking, and a dash of humour. Expect to hear crowd favourites like “Iron Horse” and “Blazing,” as well as new hits like “Tarzan” and the title track “Woman Creature” from her latest album.
Mean Mary, an award-winning musician and writer with over 35 million views on her YouTube videos, has captivated audiences since her childhood days playing for tips on the streets of Nashville. Described by The Tennessean as having “startling talent” and by No Depression as possessing “the voice of a ragged angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil,” Mary is a seasoned performer with over 4000 festivals and concerts under her belt.
Named Deering Banjos’ Goodtime Ambassador, Mary’s banjo playing is known to give chills, as noted by Janet Deering herself. Equally adept on the guitar, fiddle, and eight other instruments, Mary’s lightning-fast fingers, haunting vocals, and intricate storytelling make her performances truly unique. Whether it’s ghost pirates or demon guitars, you never know what fascinating tales will unfold in a Mean Mary show. Prepare for a high-energy evening filled with guitar, banjo, fiddle, and upbeat rhythms!
Award-winning musician/writer and fan favourite (over 34 million views on her YouTube videos), Mean Mary, literally grew-up in music. She evolved from a child prodigy who played for tips on the streets of Nashville (“startling talent” said the Tennessean) to a seasoned performer and headliner of over 4000 festivals and concerts (“the voice of a ragged Angel combined with the banjo playing of the Devil” says No Depression).
meanmary.com
Mean Mary
Woman Creature Tour
2025
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Time
30 April 2025 20:00 - 22:30
Price
£15
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
May 2025
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Since forming in 2016, Daisybell have been making waves on the local and national folk scene, delivering performances of passion, wit and raw emotion at clubs from Minehead to Gateshead,
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Since forming in 2016, Daisybell have been making waves on the local and national folk scene, delivering performances of passion, wit and raw emotion at clubs from Minehead to Gateshead, Worcester to Sheffield, releasing an EP and a video, fitting in a couple of live radio appearances and drawing acclaim for their “Sing Like A Daisybell” vocal workshops.
To date, the trio have appeared at festivals in Warwick, Broadstairs, Moira, Lichfield, Bromyard, Alcester, Bedworth and more.
Lauded for their song-writing, harmonies, and engaging stage presence, now is a great time to check out their gigs, recordings and social media banter.
With Support by …
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
21 May 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
June 2025
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Mim’s roots go back to the UK Folk Scene of the ’70s when “Our Mim” was likened to Joan Baez, and ranked alongside Maddy Prior and other revivalists of the time. Then, she
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Mim’s roots go back to the UK Folk Scene of the ’70s when “Our Mim” was likened to Joan Baez, and ranked alongside Maddy Prior and other revivalists of the time.
Then, she played a significant role in the folk revival, appearing at most of the Folk Clubs and Festivals of the time, including Edinburgh and Cambridge, with acclaim from all the leading critics of the day. Miriam’s interpretation of traditional and modern folk songs are unique, and her ability to lead a Folk audience into chorus singing, particularly, ‘Keys of Canterbury’ at Cambridge Folk Festival 1976, is the stuff of legends.
Over the years in South Africa, she has entertained for many concerts and festivals, including Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth and Splashy Fen ‘Over Africa’ features on the 10 years CD – and established herself as a shining light in the entertainment business.
She is unique in South Africa, her songs, like ‘The beautiful pass at Van Reenen’ and ‘Over Africa’ have become part of their music heritage.
Her ‘protest’ songs about the border war ‘I don’t want my child to die’ (Richard Haslop featured this on his ‘Roots to Fruits’ radio show) and ‘Mother’s lament’ have been recognised as some of the best, ranking alongside those from other troubled lands like Ireland, USA etc.
These songs, and the music of South Africa, are becoming world renowned now, and Mim is part of this surge.
She originally retired from the UK Folk Scene in 1977, to have a family, and now they have flown the nest, the family encouraged her to get back ‘out there’, and she is now re-established as Miriam Backhouse-Erasmus, Professional Folk Singer, in the UK. Folk Club, Arts Centre and Festival appearances there have been a great success and Miriam’s UK 2007 tour was a sell out.
Since marrying John Erasmus, relocating to South Africa, in 1977, and raising a family, she has diversified into the full range of music, playing ‘Anna’ in ‘The King and I’ under the direction of EOH’s Steven Stead, amongst countless other musicals, concerts, Radio and TV appearances.
“A lady of exceptional talent, Her voice is immaculate, impeccable and scintillating.. What a joy to hear every word she sings with perfect diction. ‘Mim has a delightful personality that immediately envelopes her audiences, her enchanting voice and easy-going banter captivates every audience whatever age… from toddlers to serene-agers.
We have often used her various talents for product launches… fashion shows… celebration entertainment and social events. One of the few entertainers that make one’s heart smile.” Sandy Day Promotions sandyday@telkomsa.net
“Together with a professional approach to audiences, Miriam’s haunting voice and tasteful instrumental work never fail to impress”. John Leonard. Smooth Operations. Producer of Radio 2 Mike Harding Show
facebook.com/MiriamBackhouseErasmus
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April Moon
Combining catchy boot-stompin tunes with intertwined guitars, big vocal harmonies and a kick drum made from an old suitcase, Jaime April and Jason Moon make up the UK-based duo APRIL MOON. Although they grew up on the prairies beside the North Saskatchewan River, the pair split their time between several countries a year, living out of a cool campervan they call ‘The Clubhouse’
APRIL MOON’s newest single ‘Uptown Lady Life’ brings out the fun, whimsical side of the duo’s songwriting and is the final of a 4-part series of releases in 2024 that is a follow up to their full-length album ‘The Other One Was You’. Jaime and Jason have been awarded a funding grant through Help Musicians to support the releases and have been enjoying radio play on BBC Introducing, Amazing Radio and Countryline Homegrown.
APRIL MOON call their genre Canadiana – think Americana, but with a big helping of northern charm that oozes through their style of kooky storytelling and lyrics, creating a vivid, sunshine filled world that covers everything from love, scandal and divorce to growing up on the prairies, living in an abandoned brewery, life on the road and cow autopsies.
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
18 June 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
July 2025
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Steve Redshaw Steve has taught in primary schools for the best part of forty years. Now retired and living aboard his
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Steve Redshaw
Steve has taught in primary schools for the best part of forty years. Now retired and living aboard his narrow boat, Miss Amelia, he can pursue his passion for making music. Over the years, Steve has played in a variety of bands – a Pogues rip-off, the Lincolnshire-based Old Parrot Band, several East Anglian Ceilidh bands, the Petworth Town Brass Band and The Charcoal Burners, a south of England based folk fusion four piece. He is presently a member of the popular Rugby trio, The Scutters.
His aquaintance with the unique Steve Boyer (now sadly departed) has involved him in much charity busking, a children’s holiday club, dementia music cafes and even a Hank Williams tribute band. He has also worked on musical and film projects for young people with the Warwick based RYTC.
Steve has been playing the acoustic guitar for what he says are too many years to count and draws on a deep love of traditional music, performing in many of the wonderful Folk Clubs and sessions that thrive in this area of the Midlands.
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Comharsa are becoming an established part of the folk scene having been formed in 2012. Neighbours in Polesworth, Mick Stanley and Mick McGrath, talking after one too many Guinness, decided it would be good idea to have a jamming session at Mick Stanley’s house. They included their daughters, Alison and Emma Stanley and Megan McGrath, and decided on the name Comharsa which was Gaelic for neighbour.
With Jimmy Cook on Cajon, and just 3 numbers in their repertoire, they went along to a local open mic night. When they were asked to play more, they knew then that they would need to practice more songs and eventually perform as a band.
Megan eventually left to study music at Liverpool but still joins in when time allows, so Mick Stanley’s brother Tom joined the band on guitar.
The bands performances were halted briefly when lead singer Mick Stanley was hit by a car outside Nuneaton Folk Club in November 2014 and he sustained serious leg injuries, but the group are performing again, better than ever.
Group members are multi talented, playing several instruments to bring different sounds to the performance.
Although all the band members are English, they are all of Irish decent and try to keep to the true flavour of irish folk music. Songs made famous by bands such as the Clancey Brothers and The Dubliners, with renditions of Irish Rover, Whiskey in the Jar, Tell Me Ma, Holy Ground, etc, along with ballads such as Spancil Hill and Fields of Athenry and others, makes for a good Irish night.
Comharsa – The Band
www.facebook.com/comharsa
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
16 July 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
August 2025
Event Details
Our annual August Singers Night! The recipe will remain the same, just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available. Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but
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Our annual August Singers Night!
The recipe will remain the same, just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available.
Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but spots may still be available on the night, subject to the time available, of course.
phil[at]atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
20 August 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
September 2025
Event Details
Local favourites Yonderland are Jane Moss and Paul Monks. With finely-honed original songs and a few popular covers, they are rapidly gaining a reputation as a must-see act.
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Local favourites Yonderland are Jane Moss and Paul Monks. With finely-honed original songs and a few popular covers, they are rapidly gaining a reputation as a must-see act.
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
17 September 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
October 2025
Event Details
Emma is a Black Country wench that performs laid back classic sing-along songs and some self-penned songs. She has done a few guest nights at Brewood Folk Club, and regularly does
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Emma is a Black Country wench that performs laid back classic sing-along songs and some self-penned songs.
She has done a few guest nights at Brewood Folk Club, and regularly does support for Pete Kelly at the Red Lion Folk Club.
There will be some interesting Tipton stories and a lot of laughs, but most importantly, everyone will be able to talk Tip’n by the end of the noight.
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
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Just email Phil and ask.
Time
15 October 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Price
Donation
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
November 2025
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Stonesthrow combines the strong lead vocals of Tony Fowkes with the natural harmonies of Steve & Julie Wigley. The Derby based trio perform mainly acapella, with their set spiced
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Stonesthrow combines the strong lead vocals of Tony Fowkes with the natural harmonies of Steve & Julie Wigley. The Derby based trio perform mainly acapella, with their set spiced by the occasional song featuring Julie on accordion and Steve’s guitar.
Their choice of songs ranges from the traditional working songs of the sea and the land to contemporary songs of family, love and loss, providing a rich variety of material for their three part harmonies.
They have been winners and runners-up in the ‘Write a Song for Lincolnshire‘ competition and have performed at the Chester Folk Festival Fringe, Moira Furnace Folk Festival and a number of folk clubs around the country.
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
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Time
19 November 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Price
Donation
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
December 2025
Event Details
Scarecrow emerged in 2006, formed by three members of a popular Oxfordshire barn dance band who shared a common desire to develop our collective breadth of musical styles, instruments and
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Scarecrow emerged in 2006, formed by three members of a popular Oxfordshire barn dance band who shared a common desire to develop our collective breadth of musical styles, instruments and influences. The band brings together the classical music of Rey Lear, allied to folk tunes from David Moore with jazz and blues influences from Gordon Raitt. The resulting “Scarecrow Sound” reflects these diverse abilities and influences in both the repertoire and arrangements of well known and sometimes more obscure songs and tunes.
Rey plays bass guitar, flute, whistle, recorder and lead vocals. Rey is also very active as a member of a classical quartet, a recorder ensemble and runs Brackley Choir. He has worked as a professional musician since graduating and has toured the Caribbean, worked on cruise ships and been involved in music education for most of his professional life. His influences include his Mum & Dad as well as Billy Connolly, Brahms and Liszt.
David plays whistles, bagpipes, flute and percussion as well as backing vocals. He is self taught on all his instruments. Interests outside Scarecrow include playing Pipe & Tabor for the Adderbury Morris men and occasionally with historical “costume” bands on the English border pipes and Hummelchen pipes. He has toured with bands and Adderbury Morris in Oman, USA, Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Belgium and Romania. Influences range between Steeleye Span, Blowzabella, The Albion Dance Band and Show of Hands.
Gordon plays acoustic guitar and bouzouki, and lead vocals. Gordon is the force behind the distinctive “Scarecrow” sound; his arrangements of the songs and tunes result in the tight and unusual arrangements that we have become recognised for. In addition to his Scarecrow commitments Gordon plays bass guitar in a rock band. He has been influenced by many genres of music including Blues, Jazz, Folk and Classical.
www.scarecrowband.co.uk
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
TBA
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Just email Phil and ask.
Time
17 December 2025 19:30 - 22:30
Price
Donation
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
January 2026
Event Details
Get rid of that post-Christmas feeling. Come and sing! No guests, just you. Just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available; individual time depends on numbers.
Event Details
Get rid of that post-Christmas feeling. Come and sing! No guests, just you.
Just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available; individual time depends on numbers. of course.
Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but spots may still be available on the night, subject to the time available, of course.
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
Chris Marklew
Long-time singer and club organiser, Chris is based in Redditch. Ran a Tamworth based club in the 70s.
He is a Bert Jansch style guitarist.
John Meechan
John has been on the folk scene for 40-odd years. Hailing from Yorkshire, many of his songs are rooted there.
His passion for folk songs has resulted in a wide-ranging repertoire, always particularly well-presented.
Elaine Meechan
Elaine, keyboard and accordion player in many an ensemble, has that rare talent that true musicians possess; the ability to empathise with those she performs with. She is an important part of a number of folk-related bands in the area.
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
21 January 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
February 2026
Event Details
“With two grand voices – individually and in harmony” (Folker-German Folk Magazine), the Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer offer a versatile miscellany of self-penned and imaginatively arranged songs,
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“With two grand voices – individually and in harmony” (Folker-German Folk Magazine), the Anglo-German duo Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer offer a versatile miscellany of self-penned and imaginatively arranged songs, delivered with guitar, woodwind instrumentation and occasional percussion.
“I’ve never seen our audience so spellbound!” (Malc Gurnham, Bedworth Folk Club)
So, what is it that makes this internationally touring pair so irresistible? Whilst Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer are acclaimed for their image provoking song-writing, expressive vocals and authentic musicianship, they are frequently recalled for their warmth, humour and their remarkable ability to engage with their audience. Karen’s natural theatricality and life affirming playful energy compliment charmingly with Paul’s calm geniality and combined they magically turn a great performance into a real event.
The duo has toured its shows extensively taking in New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Ireland and most corners of the UK, wooing audiences with Karen’s southern German accent tinged with an ‘oatcake induced’ North Staffordshire dialect from Paul’s heritage.
The pandemic has seen them focusing their attention on writing, recording and developing their online presence. Their live stream ‘Afternoon Tea with Paul & Karen’ is now in excess of 100 shows and still attracts a dedicated international following. The new album ‘Auf Wiedersehen, Me Duck’ was released in May 2022 and received a great amount of radio play, video attention and glowing reviews:
“Eclectic, performed with passion and with excellent musicianship.” Folk & Honey
“Charming, varied and fun” Irish Music Magazine
Overall, “A first-class experience.” (Bietigheimer Zeitung)
www.paulwalkermusic.co.uk
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
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Time
18 February 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Price
Donation
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
March 2026
Event Details
Silvington is a Plymouth-based duo formed in 2016 by two established performers, both members of the Folk on the Moor club in Ivybridge. In an interview on Radio Devon the
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Silvington is a Plymouth-based duo formed in 2016 by two established performers, both members of the Folk on the Moor club in Ivybridge. In an interview on Radio Devon the story of their coming together was described by presenter David FitzGerald as “folk at first sight”.
Tricia Moore has a well-established pedigree which was honed over many years in the folk clubs and bars of Plymouth, Canterbury and Aberdeen, as well as a stint on a cruise ship and a few local television spots. More recently, solo performances around Cornwall and West Devon preceded a return to her folk roots at Folk on the Moor, where her delicate guitar playing and clear voice mark her out as a fine performer.
John Connor was a member of Fairfield, the resident band at Bromsgrove Folk Club in the West Midlands, for 23 years before relocating to Devon and establishing himself as a solo performer in the local folk scene. A multi-instrumentalist, he contributes to Silvington’s trademark vocal harmonies.
Purveyors of both traditional and contemporary songs, they are also prolific songwriters in their own right, and their repertoire rightly showcases many self-penned gems. They are increasingly to be found on the guest lists of clubs and festivals on their home turf and further afield. Well-crafted songs delivered with a close blend of vocals and instruments are hallmarks of their performances, recognised not only by their audiences but also by fellow artists.
www.silvington.org
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Time
18 March 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Price
Donation
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
April 2026
Event Details
As heard on BBC Introducing (“Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I Love it!”) The Lost Notes are a folk/Americana band from Moseley Birmingham, renowned for their energetic and joyous live shows with
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As heard on BBC Introducing (“Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I Love it!”) The Lost Notes are a folk/Americana band from Moseley Birmingham, renowned for their energetic and joyous live shows with a sound that “Fits in amongst peers like… Fleet Foxes, …Fairport Convention… Crosby Stills Nash and Young.” (Rocking Magpie).
“A brilliant 3 part harmony group – they sound even better live!” (CMR Nashville Radio)
“Coming across as a blend of Crosby Stills and Nash and the better acoustic elements of contemporary country, this Birmingham quintet have managed to pull in some jazz influences as well …worthy to sit with the best of Laurel Canyon circa 1974.” FATEA MAGAZINE
After a summer of festival performances including Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Off The Rails Festival and Costa Festival, Portugal, on 20.09.24. the band released their third studio album: “GOOD LUCK SHOES”. The album features ten new songs spotlighting tales of the wary, the hopeful, the loved and the lovable; the wild and the lost, the unhinged and the crossed. The fixed up, the torn down, the hoe-downs and throw downs, topped by the musings of a deliriously optimistic psychopath with a death wish.
“GOOD LUCK SHOES” was selected as “Editor’s Choice” by the British Country Music Association, was album of the week on British Country Music Radio and has already received some great reviews:
With Support by …
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
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Time
15 April 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
May 2026
Event Details
Emerging Gloucestershire & Bristol folk-roots sensation, Dryadic, deliver an infectious blend of rootsy folk with a melodic pop flair on strings, keys and stomp, peppered with heart soaring vocals and
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Emerging Gloucestershire & Bristol folk-roots sensation, Dryadic, deliver an infectious blend of rootsy folk with a melodic pop flair on strings, keys and stomp, peppered with heart soaring vocals and vibrant fiddle licks. Their inimitable balance of trad, new, romantic, feel-good and rousing rhythms underpin candid lyrics, tenacious hooks and intoxicating vocals to masterfully command the most diverse audience.
Expect a rhythmical mix-up of stomping feminist protest songs to travelling folk tales to dreamy, epic ballads with candid, hilarious, queer lyrics and five-string fiddles with oversized (double) bass guitars do-si-do-ing with the audience! Having built a reputation for compelling live shows, Dryadic has captivated audiences at venues and festivals across the UK, from Glastonbury’s Avalon Stage to Brighton Pride. With performances alongside folk luminaries like Grace Petrie, O’Hooley & Tidow and Heather Peace, Dryadic’s presence is both magnetic and purposeful, engaging listeners through both the music and the inclusive atmosphere created.
Dryadic members joining leader and song-writer Zora McDonald on guitar, stomp and piano, are Aly Rainey on fiddle and George Pearson on double bass.
With Support by …
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Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
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… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
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20 May 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
June 2026
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17 June 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
July 2026
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15 July 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
August 2026
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Our annual August Singers Night! The recipe will remain the same, just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available. Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but
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Our annual August Singers Night!
The recipe will remain the same, just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available.
Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but spots may still be available on the night, subject to the time available, of course.
phil[at]atherstonefolkclub.org.uk
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
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… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
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19 August 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
September 2026
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16 September 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
October 2026
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21 October 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
November 2026
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18 November 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
December 2026
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16 December 2026 19:30 - 22:30
Atherstone Red Lion Hotel
January 2027
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Get rid of that post-Christmas feeling. Come and sing! No guests, just you. Just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available; individual time depends on numbers.
Event Details
Get rid of that post-Christmas feeling. Come and sing! No guests, just you.
Just get in touch to be included. Lots of spots available; individual time depends on numbers. of course.
Please contact Phil Benson if you want to perform, but spots may still be available on the night, subject to the time available, of course.
Floor Singers booked to perform on the night …
Chris Marklew
Long-time singer and club organiser, Chris is based in Redditch. Ran a Tamworth based club in the 70s.
He is a Bert Jansch style guitarist.
John Meechan
John has been on the folk scene for 40-odd years. Hailing from Yorkshire, many of his songs are rooted there.
His passion for folk songs has resulted in a wide-ranging repertoire, always particularly well-presented.
Elaine Meechan
Elaine, keyboard and accordion player in many an ensemble, has that rare talent that true musicians possess; the ability to empathise with those she performs with. She is an important part of a number of folk-related bands in the area.
… and there are still floor-spots available!
Just email Phil and ask.
Time
20 January 2027 19:30 - 22:30
