FULL 2024-2025 PROGRAMME HERE

NEXT EVENING – FRIDAY OCTOBER 4th

Andy Smythe

A singer-songwriter from London, Andy Smythe is seeking to contribute towards a renaissance in the British songwriting with a meticulously arranged retro-sound that combines the melodic and lyrical craftsmanship of Dylan, McCartney and Buckley. He writes about his ‘inner world’ in a Lennon/Bowie style. Andy has been playing on the UK scene since the early 2000’s, performing at events such as The Borderline singer/songwriter festival and venues such as the 12Bar Club and the National Theatre. Andy is not seeking to pursue recent trends in music but explore and develop his distinctive voice, composing arrangements for his songs that continue to develop his signature sound. The most important thing for him is ‘the song’ and enhancing its message with a thoughtful and innovative presentation. There is more information on Andy’s website HERE.

Mulley and Winn

Tony Winn has been a regular and popular guest at our club for many years. He is a great writer of comic as well as more serious songs. He is now performing  with Helen Mulley  a singer and flautist who has performed in Hadleigh previously with her band Helen and The Neighbourhood Dogs. We’re pleased to give this exciting new duo one of their first gigs. More information HERE .

Hadleigh Folk and Acoustic Music Nights are normally, though not always, held on the first Friday of the month – from September to June. Address:

The Ansell Centre, Market Place, Hadleigh IP7 5DL.

We feature folk music in the broadest sense of the word. In addition to “traditional” and “contemporary” folk music, you can expect to hear hints of pop, country, jazz or even classical music.

Details of our annual French weekend of music and dance are HERE

Our doors open at 7.45 and the music starts at 8 o’clock.

Each evening starts with an informal short  “floor spot”. Please contact us in advance to book a floor spot.

Next, after a short break, is our Featured Guest: a 30-minute performance from an individual or group.Finally, after another short break, our Main guest finishes the evening with a 60-minute performance. Occasionally we have two joint main guests each of 45 mins. Our evenings finish around 10.00.

Entry price is £8.00 – no advance tickets

THERE IS NO BAR AT THE ANSELL CENTRE BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS.

There is plenty of free parking within easy walking distance of the venue.

For further information, contact club organisers Simon or Val Haines on 07818 417780 or 07818 417781 or email simonhaines1@icloud.com