The Red Lion, Vicarage Road Kings Heath,

Birmingham B14 7LY.

Wednesday 7.45 pm. Doors open 7.15 pm.

Finish around 10.30 pm.

Red Lion Folk Club

Spring 2026

Apr 15th

Ranagri

Plus Rosemary Stacey

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£16

no member discounts

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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.

Apr 22nd

Lost Notes Trio

Plus Tu Kay & Ryan

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£14

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We are delighted that the Lost Notes Trio have agreed to appear in our spring programme. Always a favourite at the club This local  group are a real treat! They are (partly) based in Moseley where politics, drunkenness, misery and glee abound. It makes for a great night out! Oli Jobes likes folk, Ben Mills likes jazz and they contend to cover a wide spectrum of music from RnB, funk, blues, country and folk-a fast-paced set that is always high on fun and audience engagement. So be ready for a fabulous evening of fun, dance and music.

Apr 29th

Edwina Hayes

Plus Rob Peters

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£14

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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.

May 6th

Juniper

Plus Claire Boswell

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£14

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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.

May 13th

Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer

Plus Jack Blackman

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£12

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With glowing reviews from Edinburgh Fringe and beyond, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer bring a unique Anglo-German flair to the folk scene.

With just two voices, guitar and Irish flute/recorders, Paul and Karen let their folk-inspired arrangements and imaginative song-writing sparkle and combined with their playful cultural banter (Stoke-on-Trent meets Stuttgart), an unforgettable experience blending musical excellence with theatrical presence emerges.

May 20th

Bob Fox

Plus John & Carole Hoare

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£14

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For 50 years BOB FOX has been regarded as one of “the iconic voices” of British folk song.

Masterful interpretation of traditional and contemporary song combined with an outstanding guitar technique has earned him countless nominations in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Bob was “Songman” in The National Theatre’s production of WarHorse and can also be heard singing extensively on the new BBC Radio Ballads.

Don’t miss the chance to see and hear one of our finest exponents of story telling through song, expect to hear of love, joy, work and humour all accompanied by a wonderful guitar style that can both drive or embellish his supreme singing.

Prices are for non-members. Members - £2 less unless otherwise indicated. Membership costs only £5 and lasts until the end of the season. 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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