THE LAMB FOLK CLUB

upstairs at the Lamb Inn, Church Street, Eastbourne

first and third Wednesday of each month

All welcome – Pay on the door – 8.30pm start

2008 Programme:

2nd January 2008 – Open Stage - £1

After the difficulties of 2007, a new year of great music beckons! As always, a warm welcome awaits both audience and performers.

16^th January – Pigs Ear - £4

A welcome return from a terrific quartet who, between them, play over a dozen instruments! Their repertoire, although wide-ranging, is firmly rooted in the British folk tradition.

6^th February – Benji Kirkpatrick - £4.50

Benji is a key member of both Bellowhead and Faustus, an engaging performer with a unique and distinctive bouzouki/guitar style that is fresh and powerful!

20^th February – Brian Stimpson - £1.50

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

5^th March – Zoox - £4

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.

19^th March – Steve Ashley - £4.50

Singer and guitarist Steve co-founded the legendary Albion Country Band and played a key role in the development of English folk rock with his classic album “Stroll On”.

His acclaimed new album “Time and Tide” cements his reputation as one of our very finest songwriters.

2^nd April – Kevin Barber and Mark Taylor - £4

Acoustic Americana played on guitar, mandolin, banjo and dobro from a supremely talented and entertaining duo.

16^th April – Open Stage - £1

New singers, musicians, storytellers etc.always welcome.

7^th May – Eric Andersen - £5

A rare chance to hear a legendary songwriter who emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene alongside Bob Dylan and Phil Oches in the early 1960s. Eric’s songs, such as “Violets of dawn” and “Thirsty boots”, have been recorded by artists all over the world, including Johnny Cash, Judy Collins and Peter, Paul and Mary. With 25 albums and a career spanning 40 years, Eric has proved to be a unique and enduring artist with a broad and ageless audience.

21^st May - Terry Fougere - £1.50

Laid back and classy folk and blues incorporating some excellent self-penned material.

4^th June – Rattlebone - £1.50

Well chosen, mainly traditional, songs and tunes from a popular multi-instrumental band led by Stuart Walker.

18^th June – Peter Finger - £5

Germany’s Peter Finger is at the forefront of the acoustic guitar revival and is regarded as one of the world’s finest finger-style guitarists. With jaw-dropping technical skills and melodic invention, expect a remarkable live show. Do not miss!

Floor singers are welcome but please arrive early or phone in advance. Admission for floor singers is half price when full admission is £4 or more, otherwise there is no charge.

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

Enquiries: (01323) 728268 or 638811

Email: lambfolkclub@freeuk.com