THE LAMB FOLK CLUB

upstairs at the Lamb Inn, Church Street, Eastbourne

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first and third Wednesday of each month

All welcome – Pay on the door – 8.30pm start

EASTBOURNE STORYTELLERS 28^TH JANUARY

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2^nd December – Pamela Wyn Shannon - £5

With echoes of Pentangle and Nick Drake, Pamela’s wistful vocals and beautiful finger-picking guitar style creates music of timeless grace “….utterly lovely., so sweetly poignant…” Shirley Collins.

16^th December – Christmas Party – Free Entry

Yes it’s party time with food, giant raffle and lots more!

6^th January 2010 – Open Stage - £1

A new year of marvellous music beckons with our customary warm welcome to all.

20^th January – Ben Paley and Tab Hunter - £5

Beautiful and energetic Swedish, Irish, Klezmer and American traditional music and more from a top-drawer fiddle and guitar duo.

3^rd February – Isambarde - £5

With an unusual and winning combination of guitar, fiddle and oboe, coupled with full-on vocal harmonies, this young trio has taken the club and festival scene by storm, breathing fresh life into a repertoire of mainly traditional songs.

17^th February – Brian Stimpson - £2

Our versatile guitar and banjo picker presents a lively mix of American roots music.

3^rd March – Mad Agnes - £5

From the USA, this trio’s performances are unique in the folk world, being a mix of street theatre, rock, Celtic and classical music. Their lyrics, vocal intricacies and instrumental prowess make their music smart, intelligent and, above all, entertaining!

17^th March – Open Stage - £1

Usually spots consist of two songs, newcomers always welcome.

7^th April – Mountain Firework Company £5

Led by Irish singer songwriter Gareth McGahan, the band’s gorgeous alt-country/folk is equal parts darkness and cheeky humour! Check out their wonderful new album ‘Samurai’.

21^st April – Steve Ashley - £5

Co-founder of the legendary Albion Country Band, Steve played a key role in the development of English folk rock with his classic album ‘Stroll On’. His recent album ‘Time and Tide’ cements his position as one of our very finest songwriters.

5^th May – Terry Fougere - £2

Classy folk, blues and original songs from our resident singer and guitarist.

19^th May – Zoox - £5

Using a fabulous range of instruments (from contrabassoon to congas) this superb trio serves up a cocktail of new melodies and traditional tunes with a delicate balance of strings, wind and percussion.

2^nd June – Open Stage - £1

A warm and attentive audience awaits, performers free.

16^th June – Bof! - £5

This band comes highly recommended and specialises in the songs and tunes of central France and Brittany played on a variety of traditional instruments including diatonic accordion, hurdy gurdy, bagpipes and mandola.

Floor singers are welcome but early arrival is recommended. Admission for floor singers is half price when full admission is £4 or more, otherwise there is no charge.

Residents - Nick Westcott, Terry Fougere, Dave Rannie ,

Brian Stimpson

Enquiries – (01323) 728268 or 638811 www.lambfolkclub.freeuk.com

Residents: Nick Wescott, Terry Fougere, Brian Stimpson, Dave Rannie

Enquiries: (01323) 728268 or 638811

Email: lambfolkclub@freeuk.com

Eastbourne Storytellers, with members of the Lamb Folk Club, present an evening of stories and songs on the theme

‘Love is a Four-Letter Word’

In the function room at the Lamb Inn, 7.30pm

Free entry, voluntary collection.

For further details, please ‘phone Lynne on 01323 644206