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Session news: New Acoustic Singaround - Momus Folk - Café Momus, Manor St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 1TL
Launched Tuesday 28th January 2025. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. From 7.30pm (for 8pm start) until 10.30pm. Accompanying and solo instruments welcome. Sing a song, play a tune. Folk, Roots and World music welcome. 20-minute feature spots, by arrangement, for groups and/or soloists. Wide range of drinks from the bar. Free parking available nearby. 21 bus route between Plympton and St Budeaux. More information from Marilyn Cowan on 01752 309983.

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Harberton Folk Circular - Tuesday 21 January 2025

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Part One - A full listing to the end of February
Part Two - One-liners for March
The full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings (extending well into the year) appear as always on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.

***** Part One *****

NEW Friday 31 January 2025 7.30pm - Kerdroya & the Cornish Hedge - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Beautiful short film about Kerdroya, the Cornish Landscape Labyrinth constructed from Cornish hedges, located beside Colliford Lake on Bodmin Moor. The evening begins with live Cornish music from 'Dalla Duo' who created the gorgeous soundtrack for the film. Evening ends with a Q&A session. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

NEW Friday 31 January 2025 8.30pm - Geoff Lakeman & Rob Murch - B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
The “Titan of Twang” and the “Concertina Crooner” team up as a dynamic duo. £2. Details www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

Friday 31 January 2025 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Banned From The Moor - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
Suitable for all ages. Caller Jayne Boswell will talk you through all the moves and you don’t need any prior experience to enjoy this toe-tapping extravaganza. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk. Part of the 3-day TeignMove Dance Festival (www.teignmove.co.uk).

Friday 31 January 2025 8pm - John Martyn Project - Civic Hall, Market Square, Totnes TQ9 5SF
A special concert where six established artists from the world of folk, soul, and more come together to celebrate the music of John Martyn. It features Blythe Pepino, Kit Hawes, Pete Josef and Sam Brookes. They reinterpret the many different aspects and eras of Martyn’s music, delivered in a sensitive and poignant manner. Details www.cabaretvoltaireevents.com.

NEW Saturday 1 February 2025 - Sea Shanty Festival - Village Hall, 15 School Road, Kingskerswell TQ12 5DJ
Featuring The Out Of Tunas, Midsummer Gurnards, Wrecked Again, All Hands On Deck, The Sea Gals. Doors 6.30pm. Tickets £5 from Roger on 07979 237483. Details here.

Saturday 1 February 2025 - Jim Moray - Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street EX4 3LS (map)
One of the most celebrated interpreters of folk song in the UK, Jim Moray has marked himself out as having a singular, idiosyncratic vision that has rarely wavered in style and substance. Plus Amelia Coburn who has come through the English Folk Expo mentoring scheme. Details www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/genre/music.

Saturday 1 February 2025 8pm - Mississippi MacDonald - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
English soul-blues singer/songwriter/guitarist whose blues are authentic, heartfelt, and reflect a lifetime of learning from the greats. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 1 February 2025 7.30pm - Simon & Garfunkel Story - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU (map)
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the hit show features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Sunday 1 February 2025 - Burns Night - Bay Church, 4 Saint Andrews Road, Paignton TQ4 6HA
Featuring live music from the ceilidh band Banned from the Moor; Piper; 3 course Burns supper. Details here. Tickets £27.50. Paignton Amateur Rowing Club.

Sunday 2 February 2025 2pm - Silvington - St Mary's Church, South St, Denbury, Newton Abbot TQ12 6DH
"Powerful words - they can really tell a story". "They blend so well together - a class act, and such well crafted songs." For tickets/information contact Rachel Belringer on 07751 804007. In aid of Denbury Church.

Sunday 2 February 2025 7.30pm - Tannahill Weavers - Ashburton Arts Centre, West Street, Ashburton TQ13 7DT
Firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage; from reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. Details www.wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts.

Sunday 2 February 2025 7.45pm - Maggie Duffy & Bob Thomson - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
A wonderful singer/songwriter and poet in her own right, Maggie has supported a plethora of top names in the folk world, such as Bob Fox, Phil Beer and Aly Bain/Phil Cunningham. From the Westcountry, she has a superb voice and has written many topical songs, including “Cheap Daily Life”, about the constant battle between farmers and the supermarkets. For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Tuesday 4 February 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring Kate Hall: singer-songwriter from Plymouth.Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

Thursday 6 February 2025 8pm - The Ciderhouse Rebellion - Livermead Cliff Hotel, Torbay Road, Torquay TQ2 6RQ
They've been described as, “profound and eloquent, epic and haunting, wild, dramatic and occasionally unhinged”. “Two virtuoso musicians playing some of the most startling and original music you will ever encounter. Compelling, exciting and utterly original” Phil Beer. The duo brings together master accordionist Murray Grainger and fiddle player Adam Summerhayes. The pair play some traditional tunes, particularly from the NE of England, and compose their own music, specialising in creating within the moment so each performance is uniquely magical in its improvisatory focus. Details https://fougoumusic.com/fougoufolk.

NEW Friday 7 February 2025 8.30pm - Ciderhouse Rebellion - B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Virtuosic in-the-moment music from the originators of improvised folk. Every The Ciderhouse Rebellion performance is uniquely magical, whether springing from a single unplanned note or a trad tune. Masters of improvisation, the duo is fiddle player Adam Summerhayes (“Paganini of the traditional violin.” fRoots) and master accordionist Murray Grainger. Details www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

Saturday 8 February 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman - Quad Theatre, Marjon Arts Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8BH
Seth returns to Plymouth Quad in February 2025 for an intimate hometown show. Details www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seth-lakeman-tickets-1080299497879.

Saturday 8 February 2025 8pm - Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired boutique orchestra BCO play gypsy and folk-flavoured music in their unique and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional music to their artful distillations of Romantic masterworks to soaring Gaelic folk anthems, BCO is an infectious musical experience like none other. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 8 February 2025 7.30pm - Stompin' Dave & Lucy Piper Electric Duo - Bridge Inn, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QQ (map)
'In other parts of the world they have cyclones, tornadoes and hurricanes, in the UK we have Stompin' Dave. Dave is a phenomenal artist, a great guitar player and vocalist, and an outstanding tap dancer...' Blues in the South. Dave will be joined by Lucy Piper on Drums, 'one of the UK's leading Blues Drummers' - The Guardian. Tickets £15 from The Bridge Inn, event website: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/thebridgeinn. Presented by Blues South West.

NEW Saturday 8 February 2025 7.30pm - d'Accord French & Breton dance and music - St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH (map)
We welcome back the wonderful Godot - Jon Mills (melodeon, voice) and Kate Price (cello, recorders) - whose experience and passion in playing for dancing will be sure to get you on your feet. It will be a great night! www.facebook.com/groups/149787688758876.

Sunday 9 February 2025 8pm - Sound of the Sirens - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
Singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon comprising of Abbe Martin & Hannah Wood. Honing their craft over the past decade, Martin & Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites as “one of the UK’s finest folk acts” not only on the Westcountry scene, but nationally, and internationally too. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

Saturday 15 February 2025 7.30pm - The Exmouth Shanty Men - Jubilee Hall, High Street, Stoke Canon, Exeter EX5 4AR
An "Exeter Folk Club & Folk @ The Stoke Presentation". Expect the unexpected, as the Exmouth Shanty Men perform a variety of sea shanties, from traditional songs to modern ones, and mix fun and authenticity in their stage show. Under the concert banner, Tall Ships And Tavern Tales, their ever-popular show, will showcase both the rowdy and more serene examples of shanty-singing and songs, mixed with plenty of humour, theatricals and props to provide a very entertaining evening! Come along and have a good sing! Tickets £12 paid in adv (£14 reserved / paid on door) from The Cornelius Family exeterfolkclub@outlook.com / 01392 210983 or Alison Bloomer alison_bloomer [at] yahoo.co.uk.

Saturday 15 February 2025 7.30pm - La Vie En Rose - Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter EX2 4AZ (map)
The heartfelt wail of the blues; the sultry heat of the campfire; the crazy swirl of the bal musette, all fused together with virtuosity and passion in the melting pot of 1930’s Paris: the result was gypsy jazz. La Vie En Rose play this exuberant, toe-tapping music with a swing and joie-de-vivre as fresh today as when Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli first conjured it from the back streets of Pigalle. Details www.wegottickets.com/cygnettheatre.

Tuesday 18 February 2025 8pm - "Every Folkin’ Tuesday" at The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Featuring HiddenCoves: Acoustic duo known for their catchy melodies and reflective lyrics. Details www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events. Free entry.

NEW Wednesday 19 February 2025 7.30pm - Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley - Music At The Farmhouse, The Farmhouse, Lower Broomborough, Totnes TQ9 5LX
Details www.wegottickets.com/event/644979. Venue: www.wegottickets.com/location/25481.

NEW Thursday 20 February 2025 8pm - Daisy Mae - B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Plymouth whose music is in the style of acoustic jazz and folk. Most of her songs are in the form of social commentary, with lyrics that focus on having an open mind and living without confines. She takes inspiration from artists with soulful melodies and truthful lyrics including Bob Marley, Julie London, Billie Holiday, and Bob Dylan. Free. Details www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

Thursday 20 February 2025 7.30pm - The Irish House Party - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton TQ3 3HF (map)
The original show was set up in Dublin by a group of musicians who wanted visitors to the city to experience what a real Irish house party is like. It’s all presented in a fun and humorous way resulting in a fabulous theatre going experience. Incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting. The live music, Irish dancing and banter is infectious and enters the psyche in seconds. The show itself features All Ireland champion musicians and dancers who combine a unique blend of light hearted audience interaction with fascinating stories about the music and the instruments themselves. Details www.palacetheatrepaignton.co.uk/whats-on.

Thursday 20 February 2025 7.30pm - Adam Guerrero - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
Adam, from Seville in Spain, comes to the UK for the first time to promote his third CD of self composed songs and tunes. Expect an evening mix of blues, ragtime and folk mixed in with Spanish and spaghetti western influences and a hint of Pink Floyd... . With superb musicianship... Intrigued? Tickets are priced for you to come and see and hear for yourself! Details www.wegottickets.com/event/636123.

NEW Friday 21 February 2025 7pm -  Cole Stacey -  St Michael & All Angels Church, Stockland, nr Honiton EX14 9BR (map)
'Postcards From Lost Places' album launch. With explorations into traditional songwriting and verse in his blood, Cole will be sharing his debut album to audiences far beyond his Dartmoorian horizons. At its heart is a symbiosis of ‘lost’ places and forgotten words, stretching as far back as the 13th century, paired with Cole’s distinctive lyrical songwriting and remarkable field recordings. “Cole’s soaring vocals were a highlight of an electrifying performance, nothing short of mesmerizing” Scottish Music Network. www.colestacey.net. Doors 6.30pm. Tickets £14 from www.ticketsource.co.uk/stockland-promoters/t-jzyrxox, or call Wendy 01404 881207 for access arrangements. Parking available at Stockland Village Hall car park EX14 9EF (bring torch).

NEW Friday 21 February 2025 8pm - Moscow Drug Club - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes TQ9 5PB (map)
...where certain elements of 1930s Berlin Cabaret, Hot Club de France, Nuevo Tango & Gypsy Campfire meet, have a few to drink and stagger arm in arm into the darkness of some eastern European cobbled street on a mission to find the bar where Django Reinhardt & Tom Waits are having an after hours jam with the local Tziganes… Details www.barrelhousetotnes.co.

Friday 21 February 2025 - Jim Crawford - Milverton Music, Victoria Rooms, Fore St, Milverton, Taunton TA4 1JU
We are very much looking forward to a return visit from this wonderful musician and singer. Blues legend Jim Crawford is a phenomenal blues guitarist whose left-hand dances along the frets as if by magic. He has toured much of Europe and the USA captivating audiences with his intimate folk/blues style. Full details www.milvertonmusic.co.uk/page6.html.

Saturday 22 February 2025 7.30pm - Adam Guerrero - Ice Factory, 10 Somerset Place, Teignmouth TQ14 8EN
Adam, from Seville in Spain, comes to the UK for the first time to promote his third CD of self composed songs and tunes. Expect an evening mix of blues, ragtime and folk mixed in with Spanish and spaghetti western influences and a hint of Pink Floyd... . With superb musicianship... Intrigued? Tickets are priced for you to come and see and hear for yourself! Details www.wegottickets.com/event/636125.

Saturday 22 February 2025 7pm - Plymouth Morris 53rd Annual Ceilidh - Woolwell Community Centre, Darklake Lane, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7TR
With the PM Ceilidh Band. BYO snacks. Tickets £8, available from: Marion 07837 271769 or bagman@plymouthmorris.uk.

Saturday 22 February 2025 8pm - Ceilidh with Phoenix - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter EX6 7UE
Exeter Ceilidhs is a series of ceilidhs (barn dances) held on Saturdays. £8 - £15 (voluntary pricing); U16 £4, U10 free. BYO water / alcohol. See www.exeterceilidhs.net for full details of pricing, band information etc. Contact: Jeremy on 07969 297633, email contact@exeterceilidhs.net.

Saturday 22 February 2025 - Mad Dog Mcrea - Shooters Sports Bar, Sandy Lane, Dawlish EX7 0AF
Details www.wegottickets.com/event/633399.

Saturday 22 February 2025 8pm - Suthering - Calstock Arts, The Old Chapel, Sand Lane, Calstock PL18 9QX (map)
Produced by BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner, Sean Lakeman (Levellers, Seth Lakeman), the duo's second album is a bold new direction in sound for the duo. A poignant and powerful exploration of themes affecting the social and political landscape, the 2024 album is a collection of personal reflections, captivating stories and modern-day songs of protest and unity. Details www.wegottickets.com/calstockarts, www.calstockarts.org.

Saturday 22 February 2025 7.30pm - Seth Lakeman with full band  - Exeter Cathedral
New album The Granite Way Tour. www.sethlakeman.co.uk.

Sunday 23 February 2025 7.45pm - Chris Newman & Maire Ni Chathasaigh - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter, Plymouth PL7 5HP
Both musical supremos, they combine effortlessly and will wow you with their dexterity and sublime musicianship. Chris’s playing on guitar has variously been described as “utterly breathtaking” (Folk Wales) and “life affirming” (RnR magazine) and Maire as "the doyenne of Irish harp players" (Scotland on Sunday) and “an absolute legend” (The Irish Echo - USA). For reservations please contact folkonthemoor1@gmail.com. www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 23 February 2025 7.30pm - The Irish House Party - Pavilions Teignmouth, The Den, Teignmouth TQ14 8BG
At last, an Irish music show that has come out of Ireland without the clichés that usually follow! There are no flat caps or twee costumes here. Instead you get incredibly talented musicians and dancers who simply want to bring you the sound and fun of Ireland in an intimate and homely setting. Details www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.

Sunday 23 February 2025 8pm - Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF (map)
‘The Last Of The Singers’ Tour 2025. Two of the UK's most iconic voices have combined as a duo. Details www.topshamfolkclub.org /www.wegottickets.com/TopshamFolkClub.

Sunday 23 February 2025 7pm - "Sunday Sessions": The Dunwells - The Old Warehouse, Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Successful Leeds based indie-folk-pop band with strong vocals, powerful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Details/tickets (£18.50+) www.theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events.

Wednesday 26 February 2025 7.30pm - Fairport Convention - Exeter Corn Exchange, George St, Exeter EX1 1BU (map)
Since their formation in 1967. During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes, but one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance. The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on fiddle, mandolin and vocals. Fairport will be joined on stage by former member Dave Mattacks on drums. Details www.exetercornexchange.co.uk/whats-on.

NEW Thursday 27 February 2025 8.30pm - David Mitchell - B-Bar, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth PL1 2NJ (map)
David describes his guitar playing as “Folk-Classical fingerstyle”, combining these genres to create a beautiful and unique take on some well known pieces as well as performing his own original compositions. David is also a skilled luthier, usually playing a lovely nylon-stringed Classical Guitar that he crafted himself. David also plays other stringed instruments as well as whistles and recorders. Upon hearing David perform at Lyme Folk Weekend Ralph McTell said, “I wish I could play the guitar like that”. Free. Details www.barbicantheatre.co.uk/whats-on.

Friday 28 February 2025 7.30pm - Cole Stacey - St Paul's Church, Yelverton PL20 6AE
Visceral and lyrical songwriter, singer and musician who has roamed the highest diverse echelons of British folk, 80s pop, spoken word and ambient electronics. With explorations into traditional songwriting and verse in his blood, Cole will be releasing his extraordinarily honest debut album to audiences far beyond his Dartmoorian horizons. As one half of alt-folk duo India Electric Company alongside Joseph O’Keefe, Cole has recently been found on prime-time live sessions for BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music with KLOF declaring them “one of the truly pioneering acts in folk music” and BBC Radio 1 describing them as “A full musical odyssey”. Details www.wegottickets.com/event/637587.

***** Part Two - One-liners for March *****
and remember, the full open-ended Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk currently extend well into the year.

Friday 7 March 7.30pm - The Countrymen - Calstock Arts
Friday 7 March 8pm - Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne - Exeter Folk & Acoustic Music Club
Friday 7 March 8pm - Moscow Drug Club - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton
Saturday 8 March 8pm - Sound of the Sirens - Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, The Barbican, Plymouth
Sunday 9 March 7.45pm - Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne - Folk on the Moor, Moorland Hotel, Wotter
Friday 14 March 8pm - Police Dog Hogan - Exeter Corn Exchangep)
Friday 14 March 7.30pm - Lady Maisery - Holy Cross Church, Church St, Crediton
Saturday 15 March 7.30pm - Crazy World of Arthur Brown - Ashburton Arts Centre
Saturday 15 March 7.30pm - The Dubliners Encore - Plymouth Pavilions
Monday 17 March 7.30pm - Gigspanner Trio - Saint Andrew's Church, 14 St Andrew's Pl, Cawsand, Torpoint
Wednesday 19 March 7.30pm - Keith James: The Music of Yusuf / Cat Stevens - Exmouth Pavilion
Friday 21 March 7.30pm - Steve Knightley - Calstock Village Hall
Saturday 22 March 8pm - Steve Knightley - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes
Saturday 22 March 7.30pm - Gigspanner - The Flavel Arts Centre, Dartmouth
Saturday 22 March 8pm - Daoirí Farrell - Calstock Arts
Saturday 22 March 7.30pm - Reg Meuross - Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton
Saturday 22 March 7.30pm - American Contra Dance - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter
Sunday 23 March 8pm - Chris Wood - Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham
Monday 24 March 7.30pm - Ashley Hutchings & Blair Dunlop - Palace Theatre, Palace Avenue, Paignton
Tuesday 25 March 7.45pm - Cara Dillon & Band - Barnfield Theatre, Exeter
Friday 28 March 8pm - Oison Leech - Barrel House, 59 High St, Totnes
Saturday 29 March 7.30pm - Ashley Hutchings & Blair Dunlop - Holy Cross Church, Church St, Crediton
Saturday 29 March 7pm - Lodestone 20th Birthday Ceilidh with 4 Feet First - Town Hall, Bedford Square, Tavistock
Saturday 29 March 8pm - Ceilidh with Amber Fire - Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter
Thursday 3 April 8pm - The Fureys - Exeter Corn Exchange
Friday 4 April 8pm - Rachael McShane & The Cartographers - Calstock Arts

All information is given in good faith but no responsibility can be accepted for its accuracy. Do check with the organiser before setting out on a long journey. A listing here does not guarantee that tickets are still available.

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General items retained from previous circulars

Important note:
Do spare a few minutes occasionally to scan through the full open-ended Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which currently extend well into the year.

Ashley Hutchings 80th Birthday Tour
An old friend of Harberton Folk, Ashley turns 80 in January and is celebrating by undertaking a limited tour in March 2025 with his son Blair Dunlop, an established star in his own right, to present a night of songs and reminiscences of a remarkable life in folk music. West Country tour dates include Gt. Torrington, Paignton and Crediton; full details www.ashleyhutchings.co.uk.

Session news
The Tuesday folk sessions at the Artillery Arms, Stonehouse, Plymouth have ceased at the request of the landlady.

Music venue update: The Old Warehouse (TOW), Prince of Wales Road, Kingsbridge TQ7 1DY
Following on from the success of the recent “All Folkin’ Week” Beer & Music Festival, and their fully established free entry live music events (“Every Folkin’ Tuesday”), TOW are very pleased to announce the launch of “The Sunday Sessions”! From May 2024, TOW will become a dedicated live music ‘venue’ on the last Sunday of each month, playing host to some amazing artists from across the UK…and even further in some cases! Each of the shows will be ticket-only and mostly standing (limited seating will be available/bookable in advance) – doors and taproom will open at 7.00pm on the Sunday evening and all shows will end by 10.00pm at the latest. 'Sound of the Sirens' will launch The Sunday Sessions on May 26.
See https://theoldwarehousekingsbridge.co.uk/theoldwarehouse-events for details of all music events at TOW.

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Sid Valley Radio Folk Show
Mondays 6-8pm. The Folk Show with Steve and Barry. www.sidvalleyradio.co.uk.
If you know of any other folk shows on local (online) radio, please let me know the details.

Revd Sabine Baring-Gould Centenary
2024 marks the centenary of the death of the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould who was squire and parson of Lewtrenchard in Devon. He was an early collector and recorder of folk tunes and songs from the West Country such as “Widecombe Fair”. He also wrote and translated many hymns and carols such as “Onward Christian Soldiers”. See www.sbgcentenary.co.uk for details of various events (concerts, talks etc.) celebrating the Revd.

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Bicton Inn in Exmouth
The Bicton Inn at 5 Bicton Street, Exmouth EX8 2RU has a regular monthly music programme of various genres including folk; usually: 3rd Thursday - Acoustic folk with Becky Brooks; 4th Thursday - Bicton folk night (recently updated contact no. 07876 064108). www.bictoninn.co.uk.

[3/12/23] Craig Taylor (from Diptford) writes:
"I am looking for a couple of tune players - fiddle/accordion to start up a working band. I am Australian (for my sins) so think it’ll definitely be a Bush Band (compared to the finesse of the ceilidh calling/dancing). Please contact by email ct@wellmusic.co.uk or call 07786 296325."

Session news
Wednesday 25 October 2023 8pm - Lympstone Folk - Change of venue
We're still meeting on the fourth Wednesday at 8, but the Redwing pub in Lympstone is now closed and awaiting new owners. We are therefore currently meeting at the Swan, next to the railway station, until further notice.

Ashburton Arts Centre
Another multi-genre arts centre, described by The Guardian as "One of the best small live music venues in the UK". Up and running in an old chapel since 2018. Again, I only list the folkier events there, but see https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/ for more information on a very busy programme. Many events are priced on a 'pay what you can afford' sliding scale.

Regular klezmer and East European sessions at Ashburton
Ashburton Arts Centre will be hosting klezmer and East European sessions every 2nd Monday of the month, starting 9/10/23. Free admission. Led by Družba www.klezmer-devon.com, we’ll start off in the slow lane for the less experienced at 7 followed by the main session at 8. For details of tunes please email bunelik@gmail.com. All acoustic instruments and abilities welcome to join in, learn tunes, listen, or dance. Note that diatonic instruments such as melodeons, tin whistle, etc will need accidentals to play in keys such as G minor, D minor. If unsure, email above. Real ale bar. Full details www.ashburtonarts.org.uk/regular-activities/klezmer-east-european-session.

Tom Brown R.I.P.
A stalwart of the West Country traditional music scene with his wife Barbara, Tom sadly passed away on 30 August 2023. Tom and Barbara supported one of our concerts in Harberton back in 2001. Our thoughts, love and deepest sympathies are with Barbara and their family.

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Raddon Hill Clog Morris...
...invite you to Free Evening Taster Sessions at Kingsteignton Community Hall, TQ12 3LP, 8.00-9.30pm on Tuesdays 5th September and 3rd October 2023. For further information please call Triss or Ron on 01626 367173, see www.raddonhillclogmorris.co.uk, or email info@raddonhillclogmorris.co.uk. Membership works out at approximately £1 a practice session.

I've managed to have a fairly major updating session at the full open-ended Southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk which now include events as far ahead as June 2024. In my e-circulars I usually list the upcoming events for the next 2 months at most, but some events are so popular that they sell out weeks or even months in advance, so it's well worth a quick glance through the whole Diary on the website, even if it's just to get your favourite seats at your venue of choice.

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Part One - Other stuff - Map link corrections
but I have made important changes affecting the whole of the www.harbertonfolk.co.uk website and many of the entries included in these circulars.
These changes concern the Streetmap.co.uk map links I use. It came to my attention recently that many of my links no longer worked - my apologies for this! Streetmap.co.uk had changed the way their links worked. I have made corresponding corrections and - fingers crossed! - hopefully any map link you see will now work again.

East Devon session news: Tale Valley Folk Sessions...
...have just celebrated their first anniversary. www.facebook.com/TaleValleyFolkSessions. Sessions take place on the first Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Nog Inn, Feniton EX14 3BT the third Sundays 12-3pm at the Talaton Inn EX5 2RQ.

Wild Goose Choir - A new folk-based community choir in South Brent
Freya Harbottle writes: "I'm soon to be starting a new folk-based community choir. The first session will be on Tuesday 6th June (7 to 9pm) and the choir will run on a regular weekly basis at The Village Hall in South Brent. We'll be learning material from across the folk canon, from the very traditional to the contemporary. Open to ages 18+. No previous choir experience required. Get in touch for more info or to book a free taster session: freyaharbottle@gmail.com.

Commonplace Creative Retreats
Miranda Sykes and Hannah Martin are running creative retreats based in a beautiful ancient farmhouse in Totnes. Each retreat is linked to the seasons, and will feature craft sessions, lots of lovely seasonal food, and an exclusive informal concert from SykesMartin to close the day.
The next event they have planned is their Beltane retreat on April 29th, with dates also in the diary for Summer Solstice (June 24th) and Midwinter (December 9th) events later in the year. Full info at: https://sykesmartin.bandzoogle.com/commonplace-creative-retreats.

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The Beehive Folk Café - Bi-monthly at Beehive Arts Centre, Dowell Street, Honiton EX14 1LZ
Free, mostly acoustic session of folk, blues and roots hosted by folk singer Sue King. Everyone welcome to come along to perform or have a drink and listen to some very talented local musicians. www.beehivehoniton.co.uk. Tel: 01404 384050. Next date: Wednesday 15 March 2023 7.30pm.

Folklife
If you'd like to read and learn more about many aspects of folk throughout the West Country and beyond. then check out the following:
Free entries in Folklife's online free-to-all Directory (incl. Zoom): www.folklife-directory.uk, entry forms on site.
Folklife West folk magazine (56 A4 pages) printed & posted (paid-for) - or free online!
Read or download: www.folklife.uk, Members' News, Festivals Diary; www.folklife-traditions.uk, researched articles + archive.
Plus Updates on www.folklife.uk/updates & you can sign up for our free emailed Newsletter.
Contact sam@folklife.uk.

Folk Club News
Brixham Folk Club now meets on the first Friday of the month at The Edge, Bolton Street, Brixham TQ5 9DH. www.facebook.com/Brixham-Folk-Club-1210249625809406, 7.30pm start, £2 performers, £3 non-performers.

Plymouth Community Folk Orchestra - Reminder
Tuesday mornings 3, 10, 17, 24 May, 14, 21, 28 June, 5, 12, 19 July - 11am to 12.30pm. £8 per session. Concession available
At Emmanuel Church Hall, Compton Avenue, (corner of Mannamead Road) Plymouth, PL3 5BZ
Make a big band, make some music, have some fun! All levels of ability welcome. Play music from Devon and beyond. Develop music skills and learning by ear. Play in harmony. Scores and sound files provided. The Community Folk Orchestra is ‘open’ - so, there are no auditions and all are welcome to come along. Participants can join at any time. You will, however, need an acoustic instrument, some enthusiasm and a willingness to participate! For more information contact David Faulkner 07967 121985 / david.eelgrinders@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/PlymouthCommunityFolkOrchestra.

Exmouth Folk Club
The Club has resumed its regular 4th Sunday meets, 7-10pm at the GWRSA Railway Club, 3-5 Royal Avenue, Exmouth EX8 1EN.
For more information call Chris Austin 07812 688432. Free admission, all performers and supporters welcome, acoustic only. Real ales are served and there is parking and level access. www.facebook.com/groups/exmouthfolk.

Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
I've always thought of Lyme Regis being well outside my normal coverage (loosely defined as "within a 30-mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies" or "the southern half of Devon), but Google Earth tells me that the town is only about 39 miles in the former category - and the Marine Theatre is putting on a great programme of major folk concerts these days, with some of the acts probably not coming any further west on their tours, so I will give the venue a listing from time to time. The main one below caught my eye in Steve Cunio's 'Sadfolk' (www.sadfolk.co.uk) latest Somerset & Dorset email circular listings as Harberton Folk put on Blazin' Fiddles at the Ariel Centre in Totnes way back in 2003 and 2005:

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Eliza Carthy & Saul Rose: I've been enjoying lots of music on Youtube and only recently came across a 2014 concert performed by Eliza & Saul in St. George's Church, Headstone, Harrow which reminded me of the wonderful show they did for us at Harberton Parish Hall back in January 2001.
Enjoy the high quality video and audio at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef22ID0qb0Q&list=PLjeyCtW07nIs5YQ41j9ASZwKUHlpMJprk&index=1.

Cecil Sharp's People.org.uk
A one-stop website for all the singers, musicians and dancers who met Cecil Sharp, as he travelled around England collecting folk music and dance between 1903-23. You can read about their lives. Over 650 individuals in hundreds of locations. They were working people – agricultural labourers, glovers, laundresses, sailors, shoemakers etc. Their stories should be told! https://cecilsharpspeople.org.uk.

The Mike Harding Folk Show
The former BBC folk show host presented a weekly show of his own online from 30 December 2012 to 22 October 2017 (over 250 programmes), and since then has presented further roughly monthly shows which still continue. All 270+ shows are available as podcasts at www.mikehardingfolkshow.com.

Folk news slightly further afield:
Somerset & Dorset (SaDFolk) folk events - Regular email updates
A regular and comprehensive emailed listing is available through www.sadfolk.co.uk (Somerset and Dorset folk, Steve Cunio) for folk events in venues large and small in those two counties, some of which are not too far away from the Harberton Folk area.
SaDFolk always includes full details of upcoming events, workshops and courses at Halsway Manor in Somerset which is owned by the Halsway Manor Society who operate the manor as a national centre for the folk arts, the only residential folk centre in the UK.
Folk in Cornwall
What it says on the tin - www.folkincornwall.co.uk - clubs, sessions, events...
Acoustic Calendar - Sign up for email updates at www.sanchobramble.weebly.com
Tony Watts' monthly calendar of folk clubs, singarounds, acoustic sessions & open mics in the South West. "The Acoustic Calendar is all about DIY music (NOT concerts, gigs, ceilidhs etc). The purpose of the Calendar is to keep you informed of all the places where you can take your voice and/or instrument and join in or do your own thing."

A quick note on what gets listed below (and in the Diary on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk):
The listings are of course primarily intended for 'folk' events; they will occasionally include Americana, blues and other genres, particularly if the event organisers have taken the trouble to send me material. Be assured though, they will never include tribute bands! (excellent though many of these are) These e-circulars usually cover the full Diary for the coming 4 to 5 weeks, while the website Diary is completely open-ended.

Frequency of these emails
I used to try to get these emails out once a week, but now they seem to be every 10-14 days. Perhaps that's not a bad thing - reducing the information overload - but it does mean that contributors need to give me as much notice as possible to hopefully ensure that their items can be included in good time. JC

Changing your subscription details:
If you change your email, or decide that you don't want to get these messages any longer, please scroll right to the bottom of any Harberton Folk e-circular where you will find links to the Mailchimp system which will enable you to make the appropriate changes.
[this exact wording borrowed from a recent SaDFolk email (Somerset and Dorset Folk) - see Part Two below]

Important Admin note: Email delivery problems

I've had problems sending the previous two circulars to 190+ addresses (mainly BTInternet, BTOpenworld, Yahoo, Sky, AOL, plus a few others, all of which use the Yahoo email platform). The circulars have been soft-bounced, i.e. rejected, on both recent occasion by most of those addresses "for policy reasons".
When the same address soft-bounces several circulars in succession, MailChimp (the system I use to send circulars) eventually hard-bounces that address, i.e. permanently removes it from the circulation and I, as Admin, cannot then reinstate that address, although the person in question can re-subscribe themself.
This has happened a couple of times over the last 12 months and I have no real idea why it happens, so it's very difficult trying to do anything about it. But this present circular is a trial inasmuch as it employs simpler formatting with less complex underlying code in the hope this may increase the acceptance rate.

In the interim I have been communicating directly with the 190+ about this problem and I would like to thank the large number of them who very helpfully responded to my last communication when I sent a copy of the latest missing circular as a PDF file attachment, apparently successfully, whereas an attempt to simply forward a copy of the original circular to a test group of 10 addresses failed.

Several people also mentioned that they had an alternative email address which could be used for receiving the circulars - and I would ask anyone in this position to please use the 'update subscription preferences' link at the very foot of any circular to update their email address in the MailChimp data base accordingly. Should you no longer be able to access any original circular, I can update your email address for you on request (but it's best if you do it yourself if possible).
If you change to a Gmail address, please note that my circulars may arrive in your Promotions inbox folder.

It remains to be seen whether the 190+ will actually receive this circular.

[version sent on 8/6/18 to remainder of 270 contacts 'cleaned' by MailChimp, inviting re-subscription]
Once again this copy of yesterday's Harberton Folk email circular is being sent directly from my laptop (not via MailChimp, nor in MailChimp format this time) to those mostly btinternet / btopenworld / yahoo / aol / sky email addresses who were removed a while back from Harberton Folk's MailChimp database due to unknown circumstances and have not yet re-subscribed.
If you wish to continue receiving the regular circulars, please re-subscribe by going to www.harbertonfolk.co.uk where you’ll find a link to a short form to complete – and you’ll be back on the list.
Or simply reply to this email and ask me to re-subscribe you.
You can view Harberton Folk's GDPR-compliant Privacy Policy on the website.
Note that the e-circulars are now being sent from hfolk@johnculf.co.uk.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
At some point in the not too distant future I will no longer be able to continue sending these separate copies to you.
Best wishes
John Culf

[version sent to NON-GDPR segment on 8/6/18]
GDPR - Still time to update your preferences to continue receiving Harberton Folk Circulars - Please act now
The new GDPR data protection law came into force on May 25th.
I'm still hoping some more of the people who have not yet UPDATED THEIR PREFERENCES appropriately (see the link at the very foot of this circular) will do so to enable me to continue sending them the circulars. You will also find an 'unsubscribe' link there, should you need it.
The full list of 1350+ contacts is now effectively split into two parts, one containing the 955 contacts who have already updated, the other (to which this customised version of yesterday's circular is being sent) containing the remainder.
Alternatively, you can simply reply to this email and I can do the updates for you, if you tell me that is your wish.
New contacts can subscribe to the circulation at any time via a link provided on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.
Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf

[version sent to GDPR CONSENT segment on 7/6/18]
Firstly, my thanks to the 955 contacts who have (thus far) confirmed their consent to continue receiving Harberton Folk emails. My list is now effectively divided into two parts, i.e. those who have, and those who have not (yet), re-confirmed. I'm now able to send separately to the two groups and will be sending further GDPR reminders (with the circular) to the latter group, and can assure everyone receiving this version of today's that this is the last time I will mention GDPR! Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation. John Culf

Harberton Folk Circular - Friday 25 May 2018
If you would like to continue receiving Harberton Folk email circulars...
...you must confirm your consent to do so - or your contact details will soon be removed from the circulation!
I know many of you will be fed up of receiving emails about GDPR - but today May 25th is the day the new law comes into force.
To date, barely half of my 1300+ contacts have signed up for continued circulars and I am sure there are many more who wish to remain on the list but just haven't got round to taking the appropriate action yet.
Even if you don't read any more of this circular, jump to the "Update subscription preferences" link at the very foot of this email which will offer you a very short simple form to complete - your existing details will already be there (with asterisks blanking most of your email address for security) - just tick both the vacant boxes and click 'Update Profile'. You can enter a completely different email address if you wish. (You could even 'Unsubscribe'!)
I intend to send several further reminders about this in the coming days because I really want to lose as few contacts as possible from the list.

Harberton Folk Circular - Tuesday 15 May 2018
Sorry it's been so long since the last circular. GDPR stuff has been taking up a lot of my spare time, but I think I'm almost there now.
GDPR Update - My Next Email will Require Action on Your Part
My next email (hopefully tomorrow) will be particularly important as it will hopefully ensure that the Harberton Folk email circulation is operating in compliance with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force with effect from 25 May 2018.
You must take action as indicated in that next email (or any subsequent reminders) if you wish to continue receiving the e-circulars, i.e. re-confirm your consent to receive Harberton Folk e-circulars.
If you do not, we will unfortunately be obliged to remove your name and email address from the circulation.
Sorry to sound rather 'technical' or officious, but this IS REALLY IMPORTANT and we don't want to lose you!
Please also note that a few changes are also being made at the same time in the hope of reducing the likelihood of these circulars being regarded as spam/junk by some email systems/providers. For example, the sending address will in future appear as hfolk@johnculf.co.uk (in case you need to 'whitelist' this address or otherwise approve it for receiving Harberton Folk e-circulars.
John

Update on the New Data Protection Law (GDPR)
My thanks to the significant number of people who have sent comments and offered advice on this subject, following my piece last week. I'm beginning to get a good idea of what I need to do to keep the Harberton Folk email circulation 'legal' and will share this with you soon. It will require simple action on your part to enable you to continue receiving the e-circulars.

New Data Protection Law
Some of you may have heard recent mention of a new (EU) data protection law coming into effect on May 25th; some may have even heard its name: General Data Protection Regulation 'GDPR'. I am still struggling to understand the possible  implications of this for my Harberton Folk email circulars and the MailChimp data base containing your details which underpins the circulars, and what I may have to do - and ask you to do - to ensure compliance with the new law and thereby allow you to continue receiving these circulars. Watch this space! JC

Flaxey Green Website - www.flaxey-green.co.uk
This excellent Devon website contains a wealth of folk-related information in addition to an events diary, such as comprehensive listings for folk dance clubs, pub sessions, bands, solo artists, callers, musicians wanted/available, morris sides, a For Sale section (currently including a couple of melodeons, a Peavey KB3 amplifier and other sound equipment.

Reminder for Gmail users:
As well as probably putting these circulars in the Promotions inbox folder (rather than the Primary folder), Gmail also 'clips' long emails, such as these circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.

'Roots and Shoots' on Exeter's community radio station Phonic FM www.phonic.fm
Listen on 106.8 FM and online on 1st, 3rd, 4th (and 5th) Mondays of the month 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Featuring the best in folk/roots music with a strong emphasis on local music - both live in the studio and recorded. News too of folk/roots events in Exeter and south and east Devon. We welcome contributions from musicians, singers and anyone involved with folk/roots/world music in and around Exeter. Most importantly, listen in, then get in touch to tell us your reactions and suggestions. Contact Roots and Shoots: Telephone 01837 871498 (Martin Henning), email m.henning@hotmail.co.uk.
A message from Adrian Bull
"I co-host the 'Roots and Shoots' radio show. I specialise in playing all things folk(ish) and am particularly keen to promote local artists and events/clubs. If you are a musician and would like me to play some of your music on the show, or even come on as a guest, then I would love to hear from you. I am also keen to have promoters, folk club organisers on the programme."

'Technical' Notes
1) I send copies of my circulars to several different email addresses of my own (Plusnet, Hotmail, Gmail) to help check that as many as possible are reaching their intended recipients. Last week the copy to my Plusnet address unusually finished up in my spam folder. Very occasionally a copy may disappear without trace. I have no idea why - the joys of email! Anyway, if you think you may be missing a copy at any time, you can always find the full open-ended southern Devon Folk Diary listings on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk, along with the most recent circular(s).
2) A chance communication with a recipient of these circulars has revealed that Gmail, as well as probably putting the circulars in the Promotions inbox folder (rather than the Primary folder), also 'clips' long emails, such as these circulars, and you need to select the 'View entire message' option to do just that.
The person in question had failed to see the 'Christmas events' section in Part because of the above clipping.

The following interesting item appeared in Steve Cunio's Somerset & Dorset Folk Events Diary email today - Have any Harberton Folk recipients experienced this issue yet?
"Do you use Gmail?
I've had a couple of emails from people asking why SaDFolk had started to send them Google Calendar invitations to events they had no interest in. I haven't changed anything here, but following a bit of searching round the Net, I found that Google had made this 'improvement' to their service.
If you have a Gmail account and a Google Calendar account and any email you receive contains something which Google interprets as an event you might want to go to, it automatically adds the invitation to your calendar and sends you an email about it.
To turn this off, you need log into your Google Calendar then click on the gear wheel icon in the top right, select ‘settings’ then look for ‘Events in Gmail’. Under that there should be a ‘Add automatically’ setting. Deselect that and the problem should go away."
Please let me know (by reply to this email) if you as a Harberton Folk recipient have experienced this issue. Thanks. JC

Folklore & Mythology Resource Guide
I've added the following link www.supersummary.com/folklore-mythology-guide (Folklore and Mythology Resource Guide) to the Links page page on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk.

An 'interesting' email problem
Those of you who read my recent notes about the various problems I experience when sending these e-circulars may be interested/amused to see a (new) rejection message received from a recipient at a local educational establishment. I have highlighted the offending word in bold/red and added spaces so it's not rejected again. This word appeared in the item about Hayseed Dixie:
Microsoft Antigen for Exchange found a message matching a filter. The message is currently Identified.
Message: "hf21_30 080226"
Filter name: "KEYWORD= racial discrimination: h i l l b i l l y"
Sent from: "John Culf"

Apologies for such a long gap since the last circular. Remember, the full open-ended Diary is always available on www.harbertonfolk.co.uk contains gigs right through to June 2025, many of these added in the last couple of days - so do have a quick scroll through to see if there's anything that takes your fancy. Tickets will usually be on sale for any gig listed.