Programme

Friday 18th – Sunday 20th July

www.mitcheldeanfolkfestival.org.uk

12.00pm

Venue: White Horse

Folk Walk

Join the gang for a walk across the fields to Longhope (approx 5 miles), stopping for drinks and songs at various points along the way. The walk is dog-friendly (although some venues may require them to stay outside), and is fine for all ages provided you can get over a stile or two! Why not come early to the White Horse and enjoy breakfast from 10.00am too… Bookings taken on the phone number below.

For more information and barn dance tickets:

Visit www.mitcheldeanfolkfestival.org.uk

Or call Andrew Maliphant on 07772 053778

12.30pm – 1.00pm

Venue: Playing Fields

Peeky Blinders Acoustic duo with close harmonies and unique arrangements. Expect country, folk, bluegrass and the odd song from the 60’s.

1.10pm – 1.40pm Ben Coulson Our accordion busker will delight you with a mix of traditional folk songs along with some more modern tunes. Expect the unexpected!

1.50pm – 2.20pm Drybrook & District Male Voice Choir Based in Drybrook with members aged between 17 and 90, the choir performs traditional male voice songs and some contemporary numbers.

2.30pm – 2.50pm Stephen Miller An accomplished guitarist who performs classical numbers and also familiar songs from a variety of eras.

3.10pm – 3.55pm Crooked End A lively combo of guitars, bass, percussion, flute and keyboards who combine jazz, rock and folk to bring the afternoon to a crooked end!

Venue: Library

12.00pm – 4.00pm

Poetry

Join Mel Adams for an afternoon of poetry from some of the Forest Bards!

Saturday 19th July

7.30pm – 11.00pm Mitcheldean Community Centre

Venue: Brewery Tap, The MEWS

7.30pm– 11.00pm Music & Singers

An open mic evening with an eclectic mix of musicians, bands and soloists. Come and sample local ales in the cosy and hospitable atmosphere whilst enjoying the local folk scene.

2.00pm – 3.15pm

Clint Mann leads a workshop for guitarists of all abilities, with a focus on alternative tuning.

Don’t forget to bring your guitar!

Venue: Community Centre

Guitar Workshop

10.30pm – 4.00pm

On the streets, in the squares and on the playing fields, local dance groups will clack and jingle.

Venue: Various

Morris Dancing

8.00pm – 11.00pm

An informal gathering of musicians and singers around the bar to entertain you.

Venue: White Horse

Music & Singers

6.00pm– 6.10pm Andy Scarf Expect a welcome tale and sing-song from our tuba-man.

6.15pm – 6.30pm The Minstrels Songs and dances from medieval Spain and Portugal.

6.35pm – 6.45pm Rebecca Kay Enchanting ballads with guitar and whistle accompaniment.

6.50pm – 7.20pm Mike Taylor

Accomplished guitarist performs singer/songwriter items from the 60’s & 70’s.

7.25pm – 7.55pm BB Jade Blues, jazz and country influences featuring the vocals of Jade Olivia-Patrick

8.00pm – 8.15pm Tracey Dixon Powerful and moving songs from this extraordinary Mitcheldean vocalist.

8.20pm – 8.45pm Jules, Ian and the Jamkits A potpourri of tunes and harmonies from this talented ensemble.

8.50pm – 9.20pm Steven Whittard-Smith & Steve Miller Banjo and classic guitar combine with a mix of solos and duets.

9.25pm – 9.55pm Clint Mann Singer-songwriter with indie meets folk guitar thrash.

10.00pm – 10.30pm May Thrill With Hazel Baker on whistle and Roy Stirzaker & Bill Taylor on guitars, three vocalists combine to arrange traditional folk music in a style of their own.

The Playing Fields will also house a tea shop,

stalls, food vending, kids attractions & toilets.

Venue: Brewery Tap, The MEWS

Tickets available on the door or in advance by

calling Andrew on 07772 053778

12.05pm – 12.25pm Country Dancing – Primary School

Judging of fancy

dress in the

community centre

at 1pm, and for

‘flower’ cakes at

3.30pm