July 2012
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(E) England; (NW) North Wales. |
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Sun
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Sain Dynwyd / St Donats | BEYOND THE BORDER FESTIVAL: TRANSGLOBAL UNDERGROUND, FERNHILL, ALMAS ALMATOV, COMPANY OF STORYTELLERS with DYLAN FOWLER & GILLIAN STEVENS, NICK HENNESSY, DAN YASHINSKY & BRIAN KATZ, DANIEL MORDEN & OLI WILSON DICKSON, XANTHE GRESHAM & ARASH MORADI, DOMINIC KELLY, CAT WEATHERILL, SUSE WEISS, MEGAN LLOYD, GUTO DAFIS, MARJAN VARDAT & MUSICIANS, JULIE MURPHY, JO BLAKE CAVE & GLOWGLOBES, TAFFY THOMAS with TONY FARREN, SARAH STUART & GUTO DAFIS. St Donats Castle; http://www.beyondtheborder.com/ (ends today) |
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Llawhaden | ANDREW DUGMORE: PILGRIMAGE - CAULDRONS & FURNACES. Walk from Abergavenny to St David's with storyteller Andrew staging an event at Llawaden Castle, 5pm. Contact the website for latest times: http://pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/default.asp?PID=571#eventsanchor |
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Bryngarw, Penybont-ar-Ogwr / Bridgend | JACKIE OATES, Bryngarw House & Country Park, 7.30pm. £10 / £8; www.grandpavilion.co.uk or via the Box Office: 01656 815995. bryngarw.house@bridgend.gov.uk |
| Tues 3 | Rosebush, Pembs | A FANFARE OF STRUMPETS, THE CENTENARY OF WOODY GUTHRIE: Tuesday Acoustic Music Club, South Riverside Community Development Centre, Brunel Street, 7.30pm - 10pm. A Fanfare Of Strumpets are Helen Vincent, Celia Webb, Blanche Rowen and Sue Ansell, a glorious blend of voices. The Centenary of Woody Guthrie contains songs and readings by Mikey Price, Frankie Armstrong and Darien Pritchard. |
| Tues 3 | Rosebush, Pembs | ANDREW DUGMORE: PILGRIMAGE - CAULDRONS & FURNACES. Walk from Abergavenny to St David's with storyteller Andrew staging a performance at The Old Post Office, Rosebush, 5pm. Contact the website for latest times: http://pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/default.asp?PID=571#eventsanchor |
| Wed 4 | Casmael / Puncheston | ANDREW DUGMORE: PILGRIMAGE - CAULDRONS & FURNACES. Walk from Abergavenny to St David's with storyteller Andrew staging an event at The Drovers Arms, Puncheston, 4pm. Contact the website for latest times: http://pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/default.asp?PID=571#eventsanchor |
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Gloucester | Gloucester Guildhall, 23 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1NS, 9pm, 01452 503050, www.gloucester.gov.uk/guildhall |
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Bristol / Bryste | MIKE McDONAGH, The Pilgrim Inn, 21/23 Holywood Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4LE, 9pm. 01179 717894 |
| Fri 6 | Bristol / Bryste | MIKE McDONAGH, The Spring Gardens, 188 Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol BS8 4RP, 9pm. 07886 799630, http://springgardenlive.co.uk |
| Sat 7 | Ton Cynffig/ Kenfig |
CALAN, Prince Of Wales Inn, Kenfig, 7.30pm, £10 - tickets available from Menter Iaith Bro Ogwr or at Siop yr Hen Bont. marged@menterbroogwr.org, 01656 732200 / 01656 669397. Calan stop off in South Wales in their international tour promoting their acclaimed CD Jonah |
| Sat 7 | Llanfilo, Powys | THE VILLAGE QUIRE: HIGH DAYS & HOLIDAYS ALONG THE WELSH BORDER MARCHES. 01874 712166 |
| Sat 7 | Y Gelli / Hay-on-Wye |
CERI RHYS MATTHEWS & SILD:
WELSH & ESTONIAN MUSIC. Richard Booth's Bookshop, 44 Lion Street,
Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AA. 7.30pm, tickets £10. Advance booking strongly recommended. 01497 820322, www.boothbooks.co.uk |
| Sat 7 | Y Melin Parc / Parkmill | GOWER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEKEND: RICHARD WILLIAMS, IAN CHARLES, JEMMA KRYSIA, AFTERNOON IN PARIS, DOG HOUSE, MARDY JUG BAND, ANDY JONES, WILL KEELAN, LAST TUESDAY SOCIETY, MUDSKIPPERS. Gower Heritage Centre, from 12.30pm |
| Sat 7 | Abertawe / Swansea | HENRY MARTEN'S GHOST, The Americano |
| Sat 7 | Tŷddewi / St David's | ANDREW DUGMORE: PILGRIMAGE - CAULDRONS & FURNACES. Walk from Abergavenny to St David's with storyteller Andrew staging performances at Oriel Y Parc (4pm) and the Bishop's Palace (5pm). Contact the website for latest times: http://pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/default.asp?PID=571#eventsanchor |
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Bristol / Bryste | MIKE McDONAGH, Marlow’s Bar, 1 Newmarket Avenue, City Centre, Bristol BS1 2EH, 9pm. 0871 376 9042 http://www.thistle.com |
| Sun 8 | Y Melin Parc / Parkmill | GOWER ACOUSTIC MUSIC WEEKEND: SHANDO NEMETH, MAX, JOSH ACE, SICKNOTE STEVE, THISTLEDOWN, ACOUSTIC ZEPPELIN. Gower Heritage Centre, from 12pm |
| Sun 8 | Pontnewydd Ar Wy/ Newbridge On Wye | FOLK POWYS: New Inn, 11am. Beginners' session with tutors CORNELIUS & NIGEL HARDY, General Session 1pm onwards. |
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Pontyclun | DAVID GIBB & ELLY LUCAS: Llantrisant Folk Club, The Windsor Hotel, Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun, 8.30pm. Guests £8, members £5. www.folkwales.org.uk, Pat Smith, 01443 226892/ 07989 209824 |
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Wed
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Y Drenewydd / Newtown | CHEONG BAE, Theatr Hafren - Korean dance group |
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Wed
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Cas-gwent/ Chepstow Shirenewton/ Drenewydd Gellifarch |
THE ISCA MORRISMEN TOUR WITH PIGSTY MORRIS: Coach And Horses, Chepstow (8.30pm), Carpenters Arms, Shirenewton (9.30pm) |
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| Fri 13 | Pontrhydfendigaid | HANNER CANT: LLEUWEN, HEATHER JONES, GRIFF RHYS, HUW M, GAI TOMS, NEIL ROSSER, FFLUR DAFYDD, COWBOIS RHOS BOTWNNOG, BOB DELYN A'R EBYLLION, MEIC STEVENS, TECWYN IFAN, THE GENTLE GOOD, GWIBDAITH HEN FRÂN, BRYGYN & HEFIN HUWS, 9BACH, ELIN FFLUR a mwy: Ym Mhafiliwn, 6og (a 14 Gorfennaf) |
| Fri 13 | Tyndyrn / Tintern | FOLK ON THE LAWN: GAUDY ORDE, PETER GOWEN, EMILY KRAEMER (8pm - 10pm.) Tintern Abbey Mill (to Sun July 15) www.folkonthelawn.com/ |
| Fri 13 | Penfro / Pembroke | TWMPATH: DAWNSWYR GLANCLEDDAU & FINE FOLK: Foundry House, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, £3.50 (Part of the Pembroke Festival) |
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Sat
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Treorci | BELLOWHEAD: Park & Dare Theatre, Treorci, 8pm. Box Office: 08000 147111. The brilliant Bellowhead 11-strong juggernaut ploughs on its triumphant course with a special event to mark Rhondda Festival. Online sales: www.rct-arts.co.uk |
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Sat
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Myddfai | RORY McLEOD with support from BILLY IN THE LOW GROUND & ANDY JONES: Myddfai Community Centre / Village Hall, Doors open 7pm, £10. Fundraiser for Small Nations Festival: info@smallnations.co.uk, Alison 01550 779023 |
| Sat 14 | Pontrhydfendigaid | HANNER CANT: LLEUWEN, HEATHER JONES, GRIFF RHYS, HUW M, GAI TOMS, NEIL ROSSER, FFLUR DAFYDD, COWBOIS RHOS BOTWNNOG, BOB DELYN A'R EBYLLION, MEIC STEVENS, TECWYN IFAN, THE GENTLE GOOD, GWIBDAITH HEN FRÂN, BRYGYN & HEFIN HUWS, 9BACH, ELIN FFLUR a mwy: Ym Mhafiliwn (tan 2yb) |
| Sat 14 | Tyndyrn / Tintern | FOLK ON THE LAWN: EMILY KRAEMER, HUW CHIDGEY, THE BLEEDIN' NOSES, SPROATLY SMITH, ALAN COLES, ROVING CROWS, DORA'S FUR, BLUSHING MELONS, LOWRI EVANS (acoustic), STARK, WICKER BONES, NEWPORT FOLK CLUB, TINPOTS, DRAGON'S BREATH, GWEN MAIRI (from 12.30pm.) Tintern Abbey Mill (to Sun July 15) www.folkonthelawn.com/ |
| Sat 14 | Penfro / Pembroke | THE NUMBERS RACKET & CHAILO SLIM, PAPER AEROPLANES: Foundry House (evening - part of the Pembroke Festival) |
| Sat 14 | Aberteifi / Cardigan | CORELW: Twmpath/dance, 7.30pm, £5. Small World Centre, Bath House Road, SA43 IJY. 01239 615 952: Book online: http://www.whatevertheweatherwales.co.uk/en/events/corelw.html |
| Sat 14 | Llanarthne | INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DANCE, National Botanical Gardens, 10.30am. www.gardenofwales.org.uk, info@gardenofwales.org.uk, 01558 667149 |
| Sun 15 | Tyndyrn / Tintern | FOLK ON THE LAWN: SUE VERRAN, JULIAN MEEK, ELAINE MORGAN'S CIRCLE OF FIRE, LIZ KIRBY, JANE BUTLER, LOWRI EVANS, ROB LEAR, TIM DEERE-JONES, TYLWYTH TEG, RUMNEY FOLK CLUB, DENNIS REMME, HEED THE THUNDER (from 12.30pm.) Tintern Abbey Mill (ends today) www.folkonthelawn.com/ |
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Penfro / Pembroke | LOWRI EVANS, THE CROOK FAMILY, RAUL SPECK (afternoon), Foundry House (Part of the Pembroke Festival) |
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Caerdydd / Cardiff | SHONA LEIGH & SIMON HEYWOOD, Milgi's Yurt, 213 City Rd, Cardiff, 8pm - stories & music |
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Wed 18 |
Rhyl | BLACK UMFOLOSI, Pavilion Theatre, Promenade, Rhyl, Denbighshire. 01745 330000. www.rhylpavilion.co.uk |
| Wed 18 | Rosebush, Pembs |
CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST, The Old Post Office, Rosebush SA66 7QU ~ 01437 532205 http://cahalenandeli.com/?page_id=81 |
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Wed 18 |
Pen-hŵ/ Penhow, Magwyr/ Magor | THE ISCA MORRISMEN TOUR WITH CARDIFF LADIES: Rock & Fountain, Penhow (8.30pm), Wheatsheaf Inn (9.30pm) |
| Thu 19 |
Pontypridd |
JAMIE SMITH'S MABON: The Muni Arts Centre, Gelliwastad Road, 8pm. £10 advance, £13 on the door. The breathtaking accordion wizard and composer is joined by five dazzling musicians as part of Pontypridd's Big Week. Be there! |
| Thu 19 | Aberhonddu / Brecon | BLACK UMFOLOSI, Theatr Brycheiniog, Canal Wharf, Brecon, Powys. 01874 611622. www.brycheiniog.co.uk |
| Thu 19 | Tŷ Du / Rogerstone, Gwent | KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN: Newport Folk Club, Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, High Cross Road, Rogerstone, NP10 9AD, 8.45 pm. 01633 897923, www.newportfolkclub.co.uk/ |
| Thu 19 | Dolgellau | COWBOIS RHOS BOTWNNOG, TWMFFAT, SWNAMI & more: Tŷ Siamas, Eldon Square, Dolgellau, 7.30pm. Tickets £10, 01341 421800 |
| Thu 19 | Pontardawe | GWYL Y GWACH, Pontardawe Inn, Pontardawe |
| Thu 19 | Abertawe / Swansea | BLUEGRASS PICKIN' SESSION with ROLAND EMMANUEL, The Welcome Inn |
| Fri 20 | Pontardawe | BOB & GILL BERRY, Valley Folk Club, Ivy Bush Hotel, Pontardawe |
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| Fri 20 | Pontardawe | GWYL Y GWACH, Pontardawe Inn, Pontardawe |
| Fri 20 | Pontfaen, Pembs | PICKIN' IN THE BREWERY, Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard SA65 9TP. B4313 near Fishguard (until Sunday 22) |
| Fri 20 | Y Gelli / Hay-On-Wye | THE MUCH ADO BAND: Scottish Ceilidh, The Globe |
| Fri 20 | Llanymddyfri / Llandovery | CHRIS YEMM, Rhys Pritchard hall, Llandovery - circle dancing. 01550 720483 |
| Sat 21 | Dolgellau | CLERA: TRADITIONAL INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS, 1.30pm to 5pm, Ty Siamas, Eldon Square, Dolgellau. Tutors are: Beginners: ANGHARAD JENKINS (Calan, DnA, Adran D); Intermediate: IDRIS MORRIS JONES (Gwerinos, Pigyn Clyst); Experienced: RHIAIN BEBB (Rhes Ganol). Suitable for any instrument. Cost: £7.50 Children £5. www.tysiamas.com/news.cfm?newsID=138 |
| Sat 21 | Dolgellau | RISESIWN: (1pm to 4pm) - Dolgellau's Eldon Square will be closed to traffic and visitors can enjoy an afternoon of music and dance including performances by new and established artists. There will also be numerous stalls to browse in the town centre. At 2.30pm you can enjoy the procession of the Green Man of Gwernan and the Serpent of Coed y Moch followed by an open air Twmpath/Ceilidh. Enjoy traditional music sessions in the town's hostelries. |
| Sat 21 | Dolgellau | BOB DELYN A'R EBILLION, RYLAND TEIFI & MENDOCINO, SILD & MORE: Ship Hotel, Dolgellau, 7.30pm, £12 Weekend ticket available: £25. 01341 421800 or 07860 934722 |
| Sat 21 | Pontfaen, Pembs | PICKIN' IN THE BREWERY, Gwaun Valley Brewery, Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard SA65 9TP. B4313 near Fishguard (until Sunday 22) |
| Sat 21 | Pontardawe | NOSON O GERDD A CHAN, Wern Fawr, Ystalyfera |
| Sat 21 | Pontardawe | GWYL Y GWACH, Pontardawe Inn, Pontardawe |
| Sat 21 | Tretio, Sir Penfro/ Pembs | O'CEILI BAND: Ceilidh & Barbeque, Tom Sutton's Farm, £5. Tom: 01437 720026 |
| Sat 21 | Llandinam | JO MUNTON, VADABONDI PUPPETS: 7.30pm, Llandinam Village Hall - Instument session to follow. |
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Sun |
Castell Nedd / Neath | HENRY MARTEN'S GHOST, NRG Cafe, Neath |
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Abergwaun/ Fishguard | WENDY RULE & DOMINIC BERRY, The Ship & Anchor, High Street, 7pm - 10pm. |
| Sun 22 | Pontfaen, Pembs | PICKIN' IN THE BREWERY, Kilkiffeth Farm, Pontfaen, Fishguard SA65 9TP. B4313 near Fishguard (until Sunday 22) |
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Mon
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Caerdydd / Cardiff | FLOOK, Level 3, St David's Hall, Cardiff, 8pm - Roots Unearthed present the flutes of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly weave and spin traditionally rooted tunes into the breathtaking sound of the groundbreaking band. Fiery technical brilliance and adventurous musical imagination. Welsh Proms series |
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| Wed 25 | Pontyclun | GUTO DAFIS & DANNY KILBRIDE: Llantrisant Folk Club, The Windsor Hotel, Llantrisant Road, Pontyclun, 8.30pm. Guests £8, members £5. www.folkwales.org.uk, Pat Smith, 01443 226892/07989 209824 - marvellous storyteller & melodeonist meets amazing guitarist & trac director! |
| Wed 25 | Caerdydd / Cardiff | THE BUCKET BAND: Level 3, St David's Hall, 1pm, £4 - Welsh Proms series |
| Wed 25 | Bedwas, Machen | THE ISCA MORRISMEN TOUR WITH CARDIFF MORRIS: Fishermens' Rest Inn (8.30pm), White Hart Inn (9.30pm) |
| Thu 26 | Casnewydd / Newport | TORI LANG & CALUM ROSS, Lyceum Folk Club, The Lyceum, Malpas Road, 8.45pm. www.lyceumfolknewport.org.uk/ |
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Abertawe / Swansea | HENRY MARTENS' GHOST, The Brunswick |
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Fri
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Y Barri / Barry | TARAN & ADRAN D IN CONCERT: The Ship Inn, Barry, Harbour Road, CF62 5SB, doors open 8pm; tickets at the door: £10. |
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Cas-gwent / Chepstow | HOLLY TAYMAR: Chepstow Acoustic Music Club, Chepstow Castle Inn |
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Tŷddewi / St David's | ST DAVID'S FOLK FESTIVAL: CALAN, AR LOG, THE HENNESSYS, PAPER AEROPLANES. Whitesands Road, St David's, 2pm. Adults £22, children £10. |
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