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The Red Lion, Vicarage Road King’s Heath, Birmingham B14 7LY. Wednesday 7.45 pm. Doors open 7.15 pm. Finish around 10.30 pm. |
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Red Lion Folk Club Spring 2026 |
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Jan14th |
Christopher Crompton & Julie Disney Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Tonight Christopher Crompton and Julie Disney combine to provide what will be a truly great evening. He is a singer-songwriter, musician, writer and poet who’s work is created from a diverse palette of influences. His distinctive voice and guitar playing create a unique sound. Julia is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer-songwriter and arranger. Strong folk influences are combined with classical training. Her voice that has been likened to the great Sandy Denny and to Joni Mitchell, |
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Jan21st |
TBA Plus TBA |
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Jan28th |
TBA Plus TBA |
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Feb 4th |
TBA Plus TBA |
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Feb 11th |
TBA Plus TBA |
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Feb 18th |
Blackeard’s Tea Party |
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£16 no member discounts |
Hold on to your tri-corn hats and be prepared to stamp your wooden legs – Blackbeard’s Tea Party are in town. Sea-shanties will be given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals will become late-night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch of reprobates hit the stage. They have dirt under their fingernails and a twinkle in their eyes, and you can expect fantastic musicianship, playful choreography and an unstoppable urge to move your body. |
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Feb 25th |
Oli Jobes Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Oli Jobes is the folk part of the popular Lost Notes band but is here performing by himself. Expect songs from almost every genre of folk and beyond which together with Oli’s extensive guitar skills and his vast vocal range guarantee a tremendous evening. |
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Mar 4th |
Vo Fletcher & Loz Kingsley Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Vo Fletcher ( guitar and vocals) has played with an abundance of fine musicians; Nigel Kennedy, Fairport Convention, The Albion Morris Band , and Rik Mayall to name just a few . Loz Kingsley ( mandolin and vocals) has played in bands big and small and recently released his album “ Vintage Mandolin” Together as a duo, they perform material best described as GoodTime Blues. As well as acoustic, imaginative versions of great songs by Dylan, The Stones , Ry Cooder, Johnny Cash and many more. You will enjoy their relaxed blend of rehearsed and improvised material. |
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Mar 11th |
Phil Beer |
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£20 no member discounts |
There’s nothing we can say about Phil Beer that hasn’t already been said better by others. He’s a world-class, award winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, arranger and composer and we’re delighted to welcome him back to the club. |
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Mar 18th |
TBA Plus TBA |
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Mar 25th |
Kings Heathens Plus TBA |
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£12 Buy now |
David Fisher walked into Evan C Ritchie’s barber shop for a haircut carrying the implements of his busking trade. Conversation revealed a mutual love of the traditional music of the ocean and the land, and Kings Heathens was formed. Evan C Ritchie is from Texas and came to the club for the first time in 2022. Individually they are great: together spectacular. |
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Apr 1st |
Emily Maguire Plus Jody Prewett |
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£14 |
With seven albums and five books to her name, British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire is truly “a talent to be reckoned with”. With a remarkable, inspiring story to tell, her thought-provoking lyrics, supremely expressive voice and spellbinding live performances have won her fans across the globe. She has toured with Don McLean, performing in the Albert Hall, and with other major acts, and played the acoustic stage at Glastonbury Emily is now based back in the UK and we are thrilled she has agreed to play at the Red Lion. |
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Apr 8th |
CLOSED |
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Apr 15th |
Ranagri Plus TBA |
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£16 no member discounts |
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. Ranagri has established themselves as a standout act, drawing in crowds from around the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship. |
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Apr 22nd |
TBA Plus TBA |
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Apr 29th |
TBA Plus TBA |
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May 6th |
Juniper Folk Plus TBA |
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£14 |
Based in the West-Midlands, Juniper is a six-piece folk band who bring their own style and flair to traditional English, Scottish and Irish tunes. Genre-bending, energising, mesmerising, boundary-crossing, Juniper are a group of close friends who combine their collective musical influences on the stage to create a show full of bold, intriguing traditional and contemporary sounds. |
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May 13th |
Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Whilst Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer are acclaimed for their image provoking song-writing, expressive vocals and authentic musicianship, they are frequently recalled for their warmth, humour and their remarkable ability to engage with their audience. Karen’s natural theatricality and life affirming playful energy compliments charmingly with Paul’s calm geniality and combined they magically turn a great performance into a real event. |
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May 20th |
Edwina Hayes Plus TBA |
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£14 |
We are absolutely delighted that Edwina has agreed to come to the Club. Her beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-Americana. She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison as well as her own gigs playing stages from Glastonbury to the Royal Albert Hall. Dividing her time between the UK and America, Edwina's second home is Nashville where she is much loved as a songwriter and artist. |
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Prices are for non-members. Members - £2 less unless otherwise indicated with a *. Membership costs only £10 and lasts for a year. Please note, if you book online there will be an additional 10% booking fee. For on-line sales we can only sell tickets at the non-members price. If you are a member please purchase a full price ticket and we will give you a refund on the door. Students half price. Again, if booking on-line purchase a full price ticket and we will give you a refund on the door. Non-members are always most welcome. Tickets are available on the door. Advance tickets may be purchased from the club during any performance or online via this page. For most concerts we have enough seats for all. However, for a few events latecomers will have to stand. Please note a ticket guarantees admission, not a seat. |
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