Special events
Every 4th Sunday: Michelle's Music Nights. Starts about 8 pm.
A broad-ranging evening of folk-based music and words named in memory of
Michelle Holding, who hosted the sessions with Bonz Barnes from their
resumption after Covid to the end of 2023. Come along to sing, share
and listen to traditional, contemporary and instrumental folk, plus
poetry, blues and country, in a singaround format. Contact Bonz at:
bonz1@btinternet.com for enquiries, or to add your name to the mailing list.
Note that it is not the last Sunday. Often it's the same thing but not always.
The next one will be on February 23.
Kyla Brox & Danny Blomeley
Saturday 22 February 8pm
A Love Music Hate Racism gig
Daughter of cult blues figure, Victor Brox, the Mancunian vocalist began her career as a teenager in her father’s band and has now honed her own sophisticated sound, as heard on her critically acclaimed and award-nominated albums. Blues and soul become inextricably entwined in multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, Kyla Brox, whose raw talent has seen her described as “the finest female blues singer of her generation”. Kyla will be playing in duo form with her husband, virtuoso acoustic guitarist in his own right, Danny Blomeley.
A limited number of early bird tickets will be available in the club until 31 January. General sales will start on 1 February, with tickets (£10) available also from George Street Bookshop and online at wegottickets . £12 OTD
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Thursday Feb 27
Folk Train
Will Hawthorne
The train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 18.33, returning at 21.19 from Glossop. If you're coming direct to the Club, it's best to get there by 7 pm to get a seat.
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Saturday March 8
Celtic (Welsh/Irish) Night
Starting at 7.30 pm
Once again, we are celebrating St David’s Day and St Patrick’s Day together on one night.
Tunes, songs, poems, stories, or whatever you want to bring along – from or about Wales (in English or Welsh) or Ireland.
There will be a taste of Welsh and Irish food too (cheese, bar brith/barmbrack etc – no cawl this year).
Admission is free; we will ask for donations to cover the cost of the food.
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Thursday March 20
Johnny Campbell
The Pennine Way Tour
8pm
Following on from the success of his 2024 album, True North, acclaimed Folk artist Johnny Campbell embarks on a nineteen day tour like no other. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Britain's first long-distance path, The Pennine Way, he sets his compass north, from Edale, Derbyshire, traversing the Backbone of England. 268 miles and 17 gigs.
Tickets (£10 for advance booking) are available at the Labour Club and at George Street Bookshop. Also online at wegottickets
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