TOPIC FOLK CLUB, BRADFORD
At the Bradford Irish Club, Rebecca Street, BD1 2RX - a wheelchair-friendly venue
Newsletter No. 102 - September 2010
Welcome to the Topic's Autumn Season. This coming month is packed with talent you won't want to miss. Perhaps September will be your first visit to the Topic, at least in its current venue. We hope you will be impressed and will want to come again and again. Those of you who already visit regularly, thank you for your continued support.
2nd September - Steve Tilston This will be a popular night, so come down early. Steve celebrates 40 years in the music business this year. He is one of this country‚s finest song writers with many of his songs considered modern folk-song classics and have been covered by the likes of Fairport Convention, Dolores Keane, John Wright and others. He‚s also renowned for the way he takes a favourite traditional „old chestnut‰ and makes it his own. He's a greatly celebrated artist in Britain and abroad, winning accolades in Europe, Australia and the USA. Writer of the classic songs Slipjigs and Reels, The Naked Highwayman and Here‚s to Tom Paine, he's also a superb guitar player. £5/£6
9th September - Singers & Musicians Everyone welcome to come along and take a turn to sing, play (or just listen) in an informal and supportive atmosphere. Free entry and raffle.
16th September - Edwina Hayes You may have seen Edwina when she performed locally at one of the Raggalds Acoustic series of concerts some months ago to a very appreciative audience. It was clear that she in turn greatly appreciated each member of her audience as she chatted companionably between numbers. She has been described by Nanci Griffith as having „The Sweetest Voice in England‰: Nanci has in fact covered one of Edwina's songs, Pour Me a Drink. Edwina's version of Feels Like Home was featured in the major motion picture My Sister's Keeper. Touring the folk and acoustic circuits extensively, Edwina spends most of her time on the road performing her songs to an ever-increasing audience of fans. Her first appearance at the Topic: definitely something to look forward to. £5/£6
23rd September - Sarah McQuaid Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignance. If you are a guitarist you may be familiar with The Irish DADGAD Guitar Book of which Sarah McQuaid is the author. If you enjoy singing, have a look at http://www.sarahmcquaid.com where you will find a link to download the music for a for 6 part canon written by Sarah, which she invites audiences at her concerts to join her in singing. Something a bit different. £5/£6
30th September - John Tams & Barry Coope. These very popular high-profile guests were winners of Duo of the Year in 2008. John was also 2006 Folk Singer of the Year and now has six BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two Honorary Doctorates and a Sony Gold Award. Barry is also well-known as one third of prestigious á capella group, Coope, Boyes and Simpson. Advance tickets are on sale. Get yours now while there's still time! You can buy them any Thursday at the Club, or email rahel@blueyonder.co.uk for details of how to order by post. Price: £9 members/£10 non-members.
7th October - Tich Frier Known and loved by many Bradfordians, Tich Frier returns with his varied repertoire ranging through traditional and modern Scottish songs, Burns, his own compositions, hilarious parodies and music hall songs to contemporary classics all linked together with his inventive off-the-cuff stories.Tich has also worked regularly on TV and radio (tracks from his albums have received airplay on national and local radio stations) and appeared many times at the world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Well summed up in Folk Roundabout magazine: "A tremendously gifted and oft-welcomed back performer......Tich's live performances are always superbly enjoyable and involving‰. So come on down! £5/£6
And coming later...
October: Suntrap, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner
November: Winter Wilson, The Hall Brothers & John Carey with Michelle Plum,
More details in the next newsletter or see http://www.topic-folk-club.org.uk
If you would like to become a member of the Topic Folk Club, a reduced fee of £3 will take you up to the end of this year. The new membership year starts on 1st January 2011. Being a member entitles you to the lower ticket prices shown in this newsletter, as well as the chance to become more involved in the workings of the club if you would like to.
The Topic runs on Thursdays at the BRADFORD IRISH CLUB. 8.30pm start. (Singers & Musicians nights start at 8.15pm)
Floor singers are always welcome, especially in the first half. Please get there by 8.15pm if you‚d like a slot - it helps the MC to plan the evening.
To find the Topic on Facebook search for "Topic Fc"
Rahel Guzelian Topic Newsletter Editor rahel@blueyonder.co.uk www.topic-folk-club.org.uk www.myspace.com/topicfolkclub
Topic Newsletter No 102 September 2010
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