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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 Autumn 2024 |
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Sept 18th |
Phil Beer |
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£16* |
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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Sept 25th |
Johnny Coppin Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter, composer and poetry anthologist. Formerly with the folk-rock band Decameron. His clear voice together with his ability to write fine songs make his music essentially English in character while having universal appeal. |
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Oct 2nd |
TBA |
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Oct 9th |
Tilly & The Drolls Plus TBA |
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£12 |
The Drolls were formed in Moseley, Birmingham in 2018, dedicated to creating and performing great songs, both originals and covers. On this occasion, the band are led by the amazingly talented Tilly Clark, with experienced multi-instrumentalists Tauny, Chris, Steve and Alex, to create a powerful and emotional sound ranging from upbeat melodies through to slower ballads, spine-tingling folk and blues songs. Recent new song releases have been featured on BBC Introducing. |
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Oct 16th |
Ray Cooper Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Many of you will remember Ray as Chopper in the Oysterband but in 2013 he decided to go solo and has never looked back. He moved to Sweden in 2000 to a small red wooden house close to the forest and the wild beasts. The love of winter, the Swedish fiddle tunes and the love of a woman took him there. ‘There is a melancholy to the music—it’s the blues of the north. It is home.’ |
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Oct 23rd |
Blackbeard’s Tea Party Plus TBA |
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£14 |
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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Oct 30th |
Ranagri Plus Luca Faulkner |
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£14 |
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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Nov 6th |
Joe Topping Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Described by Sir Tom Jones as “a Weaver of Dreams”, Joe Topping is a folk singer and multi instrumentalist from Liverpool whose singing and guitar playing regularly moves listeners to tears. His charismatic stage presence and engaging stories have entertained audiences all over the country and all across Europe. |
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Nov 13th |
Joshua Burnell Trio Plus TBA |
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£12 |
Joshua Burnell makes retro pop-rock for the modern world. Expect hooky melodies drenched in warm, retro-synth textures, reverbing guitars, lush harmonies and words that make you think. Imagine The War On Drugs meets Genesis with “lashings of Peter Gabriel stylings,”
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Nov 20th |
Ben Walker & Kirsty Merryn Plus TBA |
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£12 |
BBC Folk Award winner Ben Walker joins forces with highly acclaimed singer and pianist Kirsty Merryn to create a fresh take on a tradition ripe for rediscovery. They explore how people have sung about their relationship with the seasons, with work, and with each other. Ben says ‘It’s a huge pleasure to share this project with Kirsty, she loves the tradition but doesn’t only look back; she’s a fantastic interpreter of song.’ |
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Nov 27th |
Karen Pfeiffer & Paul Walker |
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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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Dec 4th |
TBA |
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Dec 11th |
TBA |
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Dec 18th |
Mad Jocks & Englishmen’s Christmas Extravaganza |
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£12 |
We end the autumn programme with the traditional Mad Jock’s Christmas Extravaganza. As always we have no idea what to expect except a wonderful evening to end the year. Their music includes a blend of contemporary music, bluegrass and country with a generous helping of (politically incorrect) humour. Essential preparation for the rigours of a family Christmas. |
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Prices are for non-members. Members - £2 less except * prices. 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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