Programme
The
Folk
Train runs on the fourth Tuesday of each month (not
necessarily the last Tuesday!).
Departure is from Sheffield (platform 2C - a long trek from the station
entrance!) at 7:14pm
and returning on the 9:28pm from Edale. |
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Artists
are
subject to confirmation but this site will be updated as
necessary
tba – to be announced
tbc – to be confirmed
ctp - change to programme
Last update: 25 March 2008
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Ring
0114 266 9532 (ask for Gerry) for
further
Sheffield - Edale Folk Train information.
(But
before ringing try
the Folk Train FAQ)
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| 22
April 2008 |
Robin Garside and the Fiddle Society
Robin
is a singer of songs old & new and a musician of dexterity and
virtuosity. An entertainer in the time honoured folk tradition, he
plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin and banjo with great enthusiasm and
gusto (but not necessarily all at the same time!). He's also the leader
and musical arranger of the Sheffield Traditional Fiddlers
Society which will add a more robust sound on the train.
See www.robingarside.co.uk
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| 27 May
2008 |
Johnny and the Prison Didn't Help
Boys
Arising from the Fagan's backroom scene they "plug in, tune up, hit the
first chord and they're up and running"! Describing themselves in terms
of country-style, fiddle-led, harmonious Geordiecana, the band includes
some familiar faces to Folk Train regulars.
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| 24
June 2008 |
Sheffield City Morris
What can I say? This versatile
bunch of dancers, singers, musicians and all-round good chaps are back
again and I'm in there! We hope that some
good weather will get us outside The Rambler for the first al
fresco performance of the year.
See www.scmm.co.uk
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22
July 2008
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The New Orleans
Strollers
Traditional music with a
difference! The Strollers last appeared on the Folk Train exactly two
years previously and brought a packed train with them. Fingers crossed
for good weather so that we don't have to crush into the pub!
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26 August 2008
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The Down Trodden String Band
Down Trodden first
came together to provide music for Well Heeled Appalachian dance group.
(With any luck we'll have some of them there) Since then they have gone
on to play concerts,
barn dances and festivals all around central England.
They characterise their music as Folk/Americana - string band music
from the Appalachian Mountains.
See - and hear! - www.myspace.com/downtroddenstringband
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23 September 2008
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Silverwheel
Silverwheel mix the beauty and power of traditional music with
the imagination and dynamics of rock. From heartbreaking airs and songs
to irresistible grooves that make the most of traditional dance power.
Five experienced, soulful musicians blend harmony vocals, acoustic
guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki, bass and drums, fronted by a singer
who commands the stage.
See www.silverwheel.net/
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