The 20th Annual Denholm Folk Festival ~ 2024.
Thursday 31st October – Sunday 3rd November
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| Time | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 31st October | ||
| 8.00pm | Auld Cross Keys Inn Welcoming Session | Free |
| Friday 1st November | ||
| 8.00pm | Denholm Village Hall ANDY POPPLESTONE Andy is one of the finest singer guitarist in the UK today and his interpretation of both traditional and contemporary songs are outstanding. Wherever he has performed in the UK, he has dazzled packed audiences with his outstanding guitar playing with in a variety of open tunings.  SARAH LANG and friends Sarah Lang has been a well known figure on the Dublin traditional music scene for over 20 years. Equally accomplished as a singer and fiddler she has toured extensively in Europe in a variety of different bands. She has also been the resident singer in the world famous Johnnie Fox's pub in Dublin for the past 15 years. A regular visitor to Denholm Festival sessions, we decided it was time that Sarah should be included in our official programme this year. COLUM SANDS Colum Sands is a universal storyteller who draws on a long Irish tradition of poetic musicality to weave songs for the world. ...Colum's gift is of breaking down cultural barriers through choice words and eloquent music. John O'Regan, Rock 'n' Reel “An unforgettable, wonderful performer. I've just seen him play to 2500 people in the Australian National Folk Festival's biggest venue and make everyone feel as if they were sitting in his lounge room. He's warm, witty, moving and funny” Steve Barnes Director Fairbridge Folk Festival  | £15 |
| 11pm | Denholm Village Hall – Festival Club Late-night session | Free |
| Saturday 2nd | ||
| All Day | Sessions in Fox & Hounds and Cross Keys | Free |
| 8pm | Denholm Village Hall ANDY POPPLESTONE (See Friday night) JEZ LOWE After months of collaborations and heavy-duty tours, Jez is now back to a more leisurely pace for a series of solo club gigs and festivals over the summer. A double nomination in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards – for best singer and best new song – was a timely reminder of Jez Lowe’s standing in the UK folk and acoustic music scene. Not only he is one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks, The Young Uns, Megson and The Duhks.  ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE Described by Fairport Convention as a National Treasure, this singer-songwriter has been an integral part of the UK music scene for 30 years. Originally from Belfast, AJ emerged there with his songs ‘The Broken Years’ and ‘The Only Life Gloria Knows’, but now presents as one of the most humorous and entertaining acts around. Audiences cannot resist the musical invitations to sing from this true gentleman of the music world. Expect a degree of sentiment, but also songs covering topics from the Man From Uncle to Car Boot Sales, Presidents, Karaoke Nights, Nuns, Grandchildren and how to avoid them (he has at least five), Camping, Bigots, and Hitchhiking. This man is perhaps the funniest at serious songs and the most serious about funny songs. Enjoy the ride with AJ and everyone is advised to bring all necessary medication!  | £15 |
| 11pm | Denholm Village Hall – Festival Club Late-night session | Free |
| Sunday 3rd | ||
| All Day | Sessions in Fox & Hounds and Cross Keys | Free |
| 2pm | Denholm Church Concert | Free |
Ticket hotline 07473 819434
Free sessions all weekend in the Auld Cross Keys & The Fox and Hounds.
A licensed bar will be available during concerts in the Festival Club, Lesser Hall & late night sessions till 1:00am. (Sorry no meals again this year).
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