Next club night – Friday December 5

SALLY IRONMONGER
& BRIAN CARTER

A welcome return to Hadleigh from this wonderfully entertaining couple. Sally and Brian have been writing, performing and bickering together for nearly 20 years.  They have produced 4 studio albums of songs about shipyards, prostitutes, trips to the seaside, self-deprecating amusing songs and protest anthems. They are an absolute one off. They have a quirky and distinctive style, with Brian’s unusual and accomplished guitar technique the perfect accompaniment to Sally’s unique voice.   They love what they do, and their aim is to entertain, with songs that make you laugh, or cry, or just think. There is more information on their website HERE.

Featured Guest

EllY Tree

Bringing passion and flair to music you can dance, listen, laugh and cry to, EllY Tree, otherwise known as Helen Woodbridge, sings original, intelligent and irresistible folk songs performed with a driving rhythm and a voice that seems to “summon up the gods”.  Kath Tait. “This is weirdly wonky punk folk.” Vocal comparisons have been made with Edie Reader, Hazel O’Connor, Mama Cass, Joan Armatrading and Joni Mitchell and the songwriting of David Byrne. This evening she will be accompanied by Faradena Afifi.
There is 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.

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.

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

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