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Day Varies
ØØ Day varies. USA LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN from Boston, Mass.
→2-4 EDT [= UK 7pm-9pm].
⇒ SIGN UP VIA WEBSITE For details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
Join the mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
⊕ Ballad sings and tavern/chantey sings, often 1st Sunday, but varies for seasonal themes and concerts - join the mailing list. (revised Sam, 11/2023)
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Sunday
Ø Sunday, weekly. England LOCH DOWN FOLK CLUB from North-East.
→ 8pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK https://us04web.zoom.us/j/445376545?pwd=L1BiRlozc2NqYXJZQlQ4ZkVIaW45dz09
Meeting ID: 445 376 545 Password: 000338
⊕ Songs, tunes, poems or just come for the craic and have a listen. All nationalities. All languages. All welcome. (confirmed Paul Clarke, 6/23)
🄹 Sunday, 1st and 3rd. England JULIE & GAVIN'S SUNDAY NIGHT ZOOM SESSION from Marden, Kent.
→ 7.30pm to 10pm London time.
⇒ EMAIL For the link, please send an email to gmatkin<at>gmail.com Join the mailing list by emailing gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singdanceandplay.net A traditional-leaning Zoom that features songs interspersed with tunes [New listing: added Nov 2023]
(TBC) Sunday, fortnightly. Israel LET'S SING TOGETHER (Virtually!) from Jerusalem.
→ 8:15 to 10:30pm Jerusalem time [6.15 to 8.30pm UK time].
⇒ EMAIL For the link. please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com
⊕ www.facebook.com/pg/JM.Folk.Music.Evenings/posts/ We open at 8:00 pm and the singing starts at 8:15 (Israeli time) [6.00-6.15 UK time]. We usually finish around 11pm-ish Israeli time. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Ø Sunday, occasional. USA LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN, ONLINE BALLAD SING from Boston, Mass. - see Day varies USA above for details.
(revised Sam, 11/2023)
(TBC) Sunday, 1st. USA Virtual SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s monthly SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC from NY. New York City. → 2pm - 4pm EST, this is 7pm- 9pm UK time.
⇒ SIGN UP VIA WEBSITE. Sign up on southstreetseaportmuseum.org/chanteysing to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior.
⊕ Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear. Hosted by singers from the New York Packet. If you'd like to lead a song, register at least a week before the sing. NOT checked this one lately (11/23)
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Monday
🄵 Monday, fortnightly. England DRAGON INN: VIRTUAL IRISH SESSION from Worcester , Worcs.
→ Starts 8.30pm. As to which Mondays, check Mike's calendar on worcesterfolk.org.uk
⇒ EMAIL You will need to contact Mike Walton, mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ An "Irish trad" (not enforced) session on the Mondays when the live Dragon Inn session (see venues - Midlands) doesn't run. (updated Jan 2023)
Ø Monday (& Thursday), weekly. England PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS from Newcastle upon Tyne.
→ 8pm-9.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Monday, weekly. Scotland BORDERS ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS from the Scottish Borders.
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=music Meeting ID: 720 1946 2970 Passcode: music
⊕ Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Weekly, plus monthly 2nd Fridays. Ray. (Code revised 16/02/2022)
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Tuesday / Dydd Mawrth Zoom / Zŵm
🄵 Tuesday, 1st. Cymru / Wales LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB ZOOM from Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
→ The doors open 8:20pm, music starts 8.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK See Facebook www.facebook.com/Llantrisant-Folk-Club-226706954032491/ or http://folk.wales/updates/whats-on-at/
⊕ Yes, we’re making virtual music via Zoom! Just go to Zoom link on the Facebook page Live club every Wed. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Ni'n cwrdd ar Zoom ail nos Fawth bob mis. /Tuesday, 2nd. Cymru / Wales SESH SŴN Ddigidol. o Gastell-nedd Port Talbot / from Neath Port Talbot.
→ 7 - 9pm.
⇒ EMAIL Contact details to have the zoom link is cymuned<at>micnpt.cymru
⊕ Whether you’re fluent or learning Welsh, this is a chance to join in a traditional Welsh Folk Session. So grab your instruments and come along to enjoy in a friendly, supportive environment. [update Aug 2021] Now live ??? TBC (Nov 2023)
🄵 Tuesday, 3rd. Cymru / Wales THE LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB. from Newport.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2802265304 Meeting ID: 280 226 5304
hfacebook.com/Lyceum-Folk-Club-of-Newport-213395425376402/ and on lyceumfolknewport.org.uk/
⊕ We are holding virtual club nights every 3rd Tuesday via Zoom. For more details about our Zoom evenings, see "Lyceum Folk Club of Newport" on Facebook. Live Club on Thursdays. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Tuesday, weekly. England PHOENIX FOLK SINGAROUND from Newcastle upon Tyne.
→ 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You can perform a song (or tune) to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club. (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Ø Tuesday, 1st & 3rd. USA SAN FRANCISCO FOLK MUSIC CLUB'S SINGS from San Francisco, CA.
→ 1pm - 3 pm PDT = 9pm - 11pm UK time.
⇒ VIA WEBSITE, sign up via website https://www.sffmc.org to receive an invitation to the meeting: subscribe to our Harmony email list, via the website https://www.sffmc.org
⊕ Whether you sing traditional songs or newer songs, a cappella or with your guitar, whether you play Old-Time, Irish, or other instrumental tunes, whether you dance contra, Irish, or swing, we’re always thrilled to meet new musicians! [added 19 Jun 2021]
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We have Folklife members from Skye to Brussels!, but no significant circulation outside our main area (Wales; England West Country & W.Mids).
. . . but it might be worth joining Folklife in some circumstances:
-- for venues near to our area
-- for venues in popular holiday areas
-- for venues with something else to publicise eg a folk act, or a folk festival - we can publicise all your folk activities if you are a Folklife member
-- or if interested in our general articles on our Folklife Traditions Journal , and in reading folk news in 'Folklife West
-- . . . or to support us ! Contact sam@folkife.uk
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Wednesday
🄵 Wednesday, 4th. England WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB from Highworth, Wilts.
→ about 7.45pm for 8pm, and the contact is Geoff Davies 01793 706753.
⇒ EMAIL Any queries or for invites use whfczoom<at>gmail.com [confirmed Sam 7/23]
🄵 Wednesday, last. England Virtual FOCSLE MUSIC from Southampton, Hampshire.
→ 8pm.
⇒ EMAIL Contact Paul Clarke for Zoom link, pls. e-mail virtual<at>focsle.org, and see Website http://www.focsle.org
⊕ FOCSLE Music meets virtually, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (incl. some professionals) on last Wednesdays, 8pm (UK). [Amended to last Wed ,Aug 2024]
Ø Ø Wednesday, weekly USA CA. THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SESSION from California.
→ Start 12pm Pacific time, 3pm Eastern time, 8pm Ireland+UK
⇒ DIRECT LINK is https://link.americeltic.net/session
To request the link during the session, you can send us an email [or US only, text] message
⊕ Every Wednesday, Tony Becker and Mark Wallis (occasionally) co-host an Trans-Atlantic Irish Traditional Virtual Zoom Session. Like most in-person Irish sessions, this session’s music emphasis is on traditional Irish, Contra-dance, Old-Time and similar instrumental dance tunes, with an occasional song.
[confirmed Sam 7/23]
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Thursday
(TBC) Thursday, weekly except 3rd. England VIRTUAL THURSDAY ZOOM SESSION at CENTRAL BAR from Gateshead.
→ 1pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Meeting number is 895 8997 2620 and pass number id 015239.
⊕ Ged Moore. 3rd Thursdays live. (confirmed Paul Clarke, 6/23)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS from Newcastle upon Tyne.
→ 8pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England ZOOM AT THE TOP from Newburgh, Lancs.
→ 8.15 for 8.30 start.
⇒ EMAIL, OR FACEBOOK. We’re on Facebook or e.mail me for the link, maggihuyton<at>yahoo.com. Meeting ID 174 901 873
⊕ On Mondays, Room at the Top Folk Club is live in The Red Lion, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Lancs, see Venues England other regions webpage.
(Updated July 2023)
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Friday
🅄 Friday, fortnightly. England ‘PETE’S ALTERNATE FRIDAY SINGAROUND from Coventry.
→ 7-30pm UK time.
⇒ DIRECT LINK link is 87338821694 password 115009
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87338821694?pwd=UGJDMW1VcnhuOEtjdTV0RUE5ZGZTUT09
⊕ Small but perfectly formed! Join us if you feel like it, poets and musicians welcome as well as singers. Every fortnight, Pete Grassby.
[updated 17/1/2023]
Ø Friday, weekly. England FRIDAY FOLK ZOOM from Kent.
→ 7.30-10pm.
⇒ PHONE. If you are on our email circulation list you will receive an invite every week with a link to click. Otherwise ring Sue on 01-304-360877 if you wish to take part. [confirmed 7/2023]
🅄 Friday, 1st. Scotland ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB ZOOM from the Scottish Borders
→ Waiting room opens at 7.30pm UK
⇒ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/RollingHillsFolkClub The Zoom link changes monthly. Send a private message on the Rolling Hills Folk Club Facebook page with email to receive the link and time information or contact by EMAIL : rolling.hills1<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Summer break - no Zooms in July & August [revised contact details November 2023]
🄵 Friday, sometimes 1st, usually 2nd. Scotland SRÙBAG! Cèilidh Seinn na Gàidhlig –– Gaelic Song Cèilidh Zoom fromEdinburgh.
→ 7.30pm.
⇒ FACEBOOK OR EMAIL See www.facebook.com/seiseansrubag or contact https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contac for the Zoom link and/or more information.
⊕ Gaelic songs live online. Scottish and Irish Gaelic songs are welcomrom the wider Celtic family such as Breton and Welsh songs. Monthly Guest singer and additionally the song turn goes round the virtual “Room”. Linn Phipps.
Ø Friday, 2nd. Scotland TEVIOTDALE ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS (was Borders Online Music Session) from the Scottish Borders
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=ck0xNGVYdVJpcG16RW5oZkNobXZXUT09
Meeting ID: 860 4678 1202 Passcode: music
⊕ The 2nd Friday of each month, and every Monday too. Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Ray.
(name, and code, revised 1/03/2023)
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Saturday
Ø Saturday, weekly, except 3rd. England SATURDAY SEA SONGS from London.
→ 7 - 9pm.
⇒ EMAIL Contact via email editor<at>folklondon.co.uk to join. [revised 12/2023]
🄵 Saturday, 4th. England CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB from Cornwall.
⇒ EMAIL Email Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ www.dreamersfolk.co.uk Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world! Nigel Morson. New - starts Feb 2022.
🄵 Saturday, 3rd. Scotland LEARN (SCOTTISH) GAELIC SONG SESSION Zoom from Skye.
⇒ VIA WEBSITE Contact https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contact/ Linn Phipps
→ 6pm UK/Ireland time
⊕ Free, with all materials provided, no prior knowledge of Gaelic required, pls contact Linn if interested! [2/3/2022]
(TBC) Saturday, monthly. USA Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING from San Francisco, CA.
→Noon to 1:30pm, Pacific time; 8pm - 9.30pm UK time.
⇒ VIA WEBSITE To pre-register to lead a chantey (fills up fast!): https://maritime.org/sea-chantey-sign-up/ (if not leading a chantey, no registration needed). Event information at https://maritime.org/evernts-home/chantey-sing/
Day of event link to enter for live streaming streaming: https://GikveButter.com/ChanteySing
⊕ Donations to the Association will be accepted during the event, which will be used to buy virtual technologies to broadcast more events from the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. [added 23 Aug 2020]
Ø Ø Saturday, 2nd. USA NH - PMFF CHANTEY SING. from Portsmouth, NH.
→ 8-10 PM London time
⇒ DIRECT LINK Shortly before each sing, we'll post zoom info on our website (http://www.pmffest.org/) and in the corresponding calendar entry at https://www.bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
⊕ An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. [added 8 Aug 2020]
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Day Varies TEST
ØØ Day varies. USA LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN from Boston, Mass.
→2-4 EDT [= UK 7pm-9pm].
⇒ SIGN UP VIA WEBSITE For details see sites.google.com/view/lynnoel/music/mermaidstavern
Join the mailing list at http://mailinglist.mermaidstavern.com
⊕ Ballad sings and tavern/chantey sings, often 1st Sunday, but varies for seasonal themes and concerts - join the mailing list. (revised Sam, 11/2023)
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Sunday
Ø Sunday, weekly. England LOCH DOWN FOLK CLUB from North-East.
→ 8pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK https://us04web.zoom.us/j/445376545?pwd=L1BiRlozc2NqYXJZQlQ4ZkVIaW45dz09
Meeting ID: 445 376 545 Password: 000338
⊕ Songs, tunes, poems or just come for the craic and have a listen. All nationalities. All languages. All welcome. (confirmed Paul Clarke, 6/23)
🄹 Sunday, 1st and 3rd. England JULIE & GAVIN'S SUNDAY NIGHT ZOOM SESSION from Marden, Kent.
→ 7.30pm to 10pm London time.
⇒ EMAIL For the link, please send an email to gmatkin<at>gmail.com Join the mailing list by emailing gmatkin<at>gmail.com
⊕ Singdanceandplay.net A traditional-leaning Zoom that features songs interspersed with tunes [New listing: added Nov 2023]
(TBC) Sunday, fortnightly. Israel LET'S SING TOGETHER (Virtually!) from Jerusalem.
→ 8:15 to 10:30pm Jerusalem time [6.15 to 8.30pm UK time].
⇒ EMAIL For the link. please send an email to pgbacal <at> gmail.com
⊕ www.facebook.com/pg/JM.Folk.Music.Evenings/posts/ We open at 8:00 pm and the singing starts at 8:15 (Israeli time) [6.00-6.15 UK time]. We usually finish around 11pm-ish Israeli time. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Ø Sunday, occasional. USA LIVE FROM THE MERMAID'S TAVERN, ONLINE BALLAD SING from Boston, Mass. - see Day varies USA above for details.
(revised Sam, 11/2023)
(TBC) Sunday, 1st. USA Virtual SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM’s monthly SEA CHANTEYS AND MARITIME MUSIC from NY. New York City. → 2pm - 4pm EST, this is 7pm- 9pm UK time.
⇒ SIGN UP VIA WEBSITE. Sign up on southstreetseaportmuseum.org/chanteysing to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior.
⊕ Listen in, lead or request a song, and belt out the choruses for your neighbors to hear. Hosted by singers from the New York Packet. If you'd like to lead a song, register at least a week before the sing. NOT checked this one lately (11/23)
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Monday
🄵 Monday, fortnightly. England DRAGON INN: VIRTUAL IRISH SESSION from Worcester , Worcs.
→ Starts 8.30pm. As to which Mondays, check Mike's calendar on worcesterfolk.org.uk
⇒ EMAIL You will need to contact Mike Walton, mike<at>worcesterfolk.org.uk
⊕ An "Irish trad" (not enforced) session on the Mondays when the live Dragon Inn session (see venues - Midlands) doesn't run. (updated Jan 2023)
Ø Monday (& Thursday), weekly. England PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS from Newcastle upon Tyne.
→ 8pm-9.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Monday, weekly. Scotland BORDERS ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS from the Scottish Borders.
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=music Meeting ID: 720 1946 2970 Passcode: music
⊕ Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Weekly, plus monthly 2nd Fridays. Ray. (Code revised 16/02/2022)
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Tuesday / Dydd Mawrth Zoom / Zŵm
🄵 Tuesday, 1st. Cymru / Wales LLANTRISANT FOLK CLUB ZOOM from Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
→ The doors open 8:20pm, music starts 8.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK See Facebook www.facebook.com/Llantrisant-Folk-Club-226706954032491/ or http://folk.wales/updates/whats-on-at/
⊕ Yes, we’re making virtual music via Zoom! Just go to Zoom link on the Facebook page Live club every Wed. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Ni'n cwrdd ar Zoom ail nos Fawth bob mis. /Tuesday, 2nd. Cymru / Wales SESH SŴN Ddigidol. o Gastell-nedd Port Talbot / from Neath Port Talbot.
→ 7 - 9pm.
⇒ EMAIL Contact details to have the zoom link is cymuned<at>micnpt.cymru
⊕ Whether you’re fluent or learning Welsh, this is a chance to join in a traditional Welsh Folk Session. So grab your instruments and come along to enjoy in a friendly, supportive environment. [update Aug 2021] Now live ??? TBC (Nov 2023)
🄵 Tuesday, 3rd. Cymru / Wales THE LYCEUM FOLK & ACOUSTIC CLUB. from Newport.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2802265304 Meeting ID: 280 226 5304
hfacebook.com/Lyceum-Folk-Club-of-Newport-213395425376402/ and on lyceumfolknewport.org.uk/
⊕ We are holding virtual club nights every 3rd Tuesday via Zoom. For more details about our Zoom evenings, see "Lyceum Folk Club of Newport" on Facebook. Live Club on Thursdays. [confirmed Sam 7/23]
Ø Tuesday, weekly. England PHOENIX FOLK SINGAROUND from Newcastle upon Tyne.
→ 7.30pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You can perform a song (or tune) to the rest of the group, just as you would in a regular folk club. (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Ø Tuesday, 1st & 3rd. USA SAN FRANCISCO FOLK MUSIC CLUB'S SINGS from San Francisco, CA.
→ 1pm - 3 pm PDT = 9pm - 11pm UK time.
⇒ VIA WEBSITE, sign up via website https://www.sffmc.org to receive an invitation to the meeting: subscribe to our Harmony email list, via the website https://www.sffmc.org
⊕ Whether you sing traditional songs or newer songs, a cappella or with your guitar, whether you play Old-Time, Irish, or other instrumental tunes, whether you dance contra, Irish, or swing, we’re always thrilled to meet new musicians! [added 19 Jun 2021]
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We have Folklife members from Skye to Brussels!, but no significant circulation outside our main area (Wales; England West Country & W.Mids).
. . . but it might be worth joining Folklife in some circumstances:
-- for venues near to our area
-- for venues in popular holiday areas
-- for venues with something else to publicise eg a folk act, or a folk festival - we can publicise all your folk activities if you are a Folklife member
-- or if interested in our general articles on our Folklife Traditions Journal , and in reading folk news in 'Folklife West
-- . . . or to support us ! Contact sam@folkife.uk
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Wednesday
🄵 Wednesday, 4th. England WHITE HORSE FOLK CLUB from Highworth, Wilts.
→ about 7.45pm for 8pm, and the contact is Geoff Davies 01793 706753.
⇒ EMAIL Any queries or for invites use whfczoom<at>gmail.com [confirmed Sam 7/23]
🄵 Wednesday, last. England Virtual FOCSLE MUSIC from Southampton, Hampshire.
→ 8pm.
⇒ EMAIL Contact Paul Clarke for Zoom link, pls. e-mail virtual<at>focsle.org, and see Website http://www.focsle.org
⊕ FOCSLE Music meets virtually, via Zoom. Join us and our international music friends (incl. some professionals) on last Wednesdays, 8pm (UK). [Amended to last Wed ,Aug 2024]
Ø Ø Wednesday, weekly USA CA. THE TRANS-ATLANTIC SESSION from California.
→ Start 12pm Pacific time, 3pm Eastern time, 8pm Ireland+UK
⇒ DIRECT LINK is https://link.americeltic.net/session
To request the link during the session, you can send us an email [or US only, text] message
⊕ Every Wednesday, Tony Becker and Mark Wallis (occasionally) co-host an Trans-Atlantic Irish Traditional Virtual Zoom Session. Like most in-person Irish sessions, this session’s music emphasis is on traditional Irish, Contra-dance, Old-Time and similar instrumental dance tunes, with an occasional song.
[confirmed Sam 7/23]
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Thursday
(TBC) Thursday, weekly except 3rd. England VIRTUAL THURSDAY ZOOM SESSION at CENTRAL BAR from Gateshead.
→ 1pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Meeting number is 895 8997 2620 and pass number id 015239.
⊕ Ged Moore. 3rd Thursdays live. (confirmed Paul Clarke, 6/23)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England PHOENIX FOLK TUNES SESSIONS from Newcastle upon Tyne.
→ 8pm - 9.30pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK Weblinks and other info on phoenixfolk.org.uk/online-sessions/4594895190
⊕ You'll hear the tune leaders playing live fiddle & guitar so that you can play along at home. Everyone joining in will be muted during tunes; we'll still all be playing music together, and you can be un-muted inbetween tunes! (added 22/7/2020)
Ø Thursday, weekly. England ZOOM AT THE TOP from Newburgh, Lancs.
→ 8.15 for 8.30 start.
⇒ EMAIL, OR FACEBOOK. We’re on Facebook or e.mail me for the link, maggihuyton<at>yahoo.com. Meeting ID 174 901 873
⊕ On Mondays, Room at the Top Folk Club is live in The Red Lion, Ash Brow, Newburgh, Lancs, see Venues England other regions webpage.
(Updated July 2023)
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Friday
🅄 Friday, fortnightly. England ‘PETE’S ALTERNATE FRIDAY SINGAROUND from Coventry.
→ 7-30pm UK time.
⇒ DIRECT LINK link is 87338821694 password 115009
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87338821694?pwd=UGJDMW1VcnhuOEtjdTV0RUE5ZGZTUT09
⊕ Small but perfectly formed! Join us if you feel like it, poets and musicians welcome as well as singers. Every fortnight, Pete Grassby.
[updated 17/1/2023]
Ø Friday, weekly. England FRIDAY FOLK ZOOM from Kent.
→ 7.30-10pm.
⇒ PHONE. If you are on our email circulation list you will receive an invite every week with a link to click. Otherwise ring Sue on 01-304-360877 if you wish to take part. [confirmed 7/2023]
🅄 Friday, 1st. Scotland ROLLING HILLS FOLK CLUB ZOOM from the Scottish Borders
→ Waiting room opens at 7.30pm UK
⇒ FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/RollingHillsFolkClub The Zoom link changes monthly. Send a private message on the Rolling Hills Folk Club Facebook page with email to receive the link and time information or contact by EMAIL : rolling.hills1<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Summer break - no Zooms in July & August [revised contact details November 2023]
🄵 Friday, sometimes 1st, usually 2nd. Scotland SRÙBAG! Cèilidh Seinn na Gàidhlig –– Gaelic Song Cèilidh Zoom fromEdinburgh.
→ 7.30pm.
⇒ FACEBOOK OR EMAIL See www.facebook.com/seiseansrubag or contact https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contac for the Zoom link and/or more information.
⊕ Gaelic songs live online. Scottish and Irish Gaelic songs are welcomrom the wider Celtic family such as Breton and Welsh songs. Monthly Guest singer and additionally the song turn goes round the virtual “Room”. Linn Phipps.
Ø Friday, 2nd. Scotland TEVIOTDALE ONLINE MUSIC SESSIONS (was Borders Online Music Session) from the Scottish Borders
→ Opens from 7.30pm (GMT), music starts at 8pm, till 10pm.
⇒ DIRECT LINK https://us02web.zoom.us/j/72019462970?pwd=ck0xNGVYdVJpcG16RW5oZkNobXZXUT09
Meeting ID: 860 4678 1202 Passcode: music
⊕ The 2nd Friday of each month, and every Monday too. Singers and musicians of all abilities welcome. Ray.
(name, and code, revised 1/03/2023)
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Saturday
Ø Saturday, weekly, except 3rd. England SATURDAY SEA SONGS from London.
→ 7 - 9pm.
⇒ EMAIL Contact via email editor<at>folklondon.co.uk to join. [revised 12/2023]
🄵 Saturday, 4th. England CORNWALL ZOOM FOLK CLUB from Cornwall.
⇒ EMAIL Email Nigel Morson, ntmorson<at>aol.com. https://en-gb.facebook.com/MistOverFourLanes/
⊕ www.dreamersfolk.co.uk Join our regular singers & musicians & guests from around the world! Nigel Morson. New - starts Feb 2022.
🄵 Saturday, 3rd. Scotland LEARN (SCOTTISH) GAELIC SONG SESSION Zoom from Skye.
⇒ VIA WEBSITE Contact https://linnphippsfolk.co.uk/contact/ Linn Phipps
→ 6pm UK/Ireland time
⊕ Free, with all materials provided, no prior knowledge of Gaelic required, pls contact Linn if interested! [2/3/2022]
(TBC) Saturday, monthly. USA Virtual SF MARITIME ASSOCIATION CHANTEY SING from San Francisco, CA.
→Noon to 1:30pm, Pacific time; 8pm - 9.30pm UK time.
⇒ VIA WEBSITE To pre-register to lead a chantey (fills up fast!): https://maritime.org/sea-chantey-sign-up/ (if not leading a chantey, no registration needed). Event information at https://maritime.org/evernts-home/chantey-sing/
Day of event link to enter for live streaming streaming: https://GikveButter.com/ChanteySing
⊕ Donations to the Association will be accepted during the event, which will be used to buy virtual technologies to broadcast more events from the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. [added 23 Aug 2020]
Ø Ø Saturday, 2nd. USA NH - PMFF CHANTEY SING. from Portsmouth, NH.
→ 8-10 PM London time
⇒ DIRECT LINK Shortly before each sing, we'll post zoom info on our website (http://www.pmffest.org/) and in the corresponding calendar entry at https://www.bostonsongsessions.org/virtual-sessions
⊕ An open chantey & maritime zoom-based sing with organizers and regulars of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. [added 8 Aug 2020]
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FL ENGLISH FOLK SONG & DANCE SOCIETY (EFDSS) www.efdss.org Office 020 7485 2206
⌂ Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent’s Park Road, LONDON, NW1 7AY.
⊕ National organisation: folk song, music, dance, tradition. Membership: two magazine subscriptions, use of VWM Library, free performers’ insurance, and more. [EFDSS; previously listed; now a FL member, August 2017]
∅ FOLK CAMPS ................................. www.folkcamps.co.uk Office 0208 1232136
⌂ Folk Camps Society Limited, 43 Mill Street, Tonyrefail, PORTH CF39 8AB. Mobile: 07919 048183. info<at>folkcamps.co.uk
⊕ Folk Camps runs holidays with an emphasis on the enjoyment and participation in folk dance, music and song. For people who like folk festivals, dancing, camping in the great outdoors, making their own music and meeting other fascinating people!
FL WORKERS’ MUSIC ASSOCIATION [no website] Chair: Anne Schuman 020 8699 1933
⌂ 240 Perry Rise, Forest Hill, London, SE23 2QT. Email anne.schuman<at>btinternet.com
⊕ Encourages the social, as opposed to the individualistic approach to the arts; has direct contacts with National and Local Trade Union organisations, has affiliates from choirs and bands across the country, and runs a successful Summer School every August.
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2006 Sep - FWJ 01 e-mag
20 A4 pages (incl. colour photos)
● ‘A Worcestershire Folk Club: Somers Traditional Folk Club' p3-4
● Dave Jones, Welsh Border Morris: ‘Introduction’ & ‘Evesham Morris Dances’ p5-7
● Charles Menteith, ‘Worcestershire Songs: “Bill The Weaver” & “Now on that hill …" p8-9
● Eric Payne “Mud, Dust and Noise”: Whitman’s Hill Quarry, p11
● Roy Palmer, Ballad Printers of Worcester, 1. John Butler’ p12-13
● Roy Palmer, ‘Cecil Sharp at Evesham’, p14-15
● Robert Wimbury ‘Worcs Memories: A Worcs Coronation Pageant’ p17
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Societies
● Worcs. Folklife’s Recording Facilities’ p17
● ‘Holly & Mistletoe Auctions’ p18 ● ‘Worcs Chinese Association’ p18
Publications
● ‘Romany Road’ magazine p18
● ‘The Folklore of Worcestershire’ (Roy Palmer), reviewed Eds p2
Worcestershire Festivals, & Performers
● Upton Folk Festival: photos by Colin Davies p.10
● ‘Just Latin Salsa’ ‘Food & Folk’, ‘Dampiers Round’, ‘Appleyard Dancers’, p18-19