TwickFolk
UK acoustic music events organization
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TwickFolk (previously known as Twickenham Folk Club) organises acoustic music events in and around Twickenham, in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. A registered charity,[1] it is run, not for profit, by a small group of volunteers.[2] It was established in January 1983[2][3] and is now one of the best known and most highly respected folk clubs in London and the South East of England.[4]
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 Gerry Evans compering for TwickFolk at The Cabbage Patch pub's upstairs "Patch Bar", March 2014 | |
| Founded | 1983 |
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| Type | acoustic music organisation run entirely by volunteers |
| Legal status | registered charity |
| Focus | acoustic folk and roots-based music |
| Location |
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| Method | concerts |
| Revenue | ticket sales |
| Employees | none |
| Website | www |
TwickFolk organises gigs on Sunday evenings, usually at the Patchworks music venue at The Cabbage Patch pub in London Road, Twickenham,[5][6] featuring British and North American acoustic folk and roots-based music in a programme that includes blues, country music and Americana as well as traditional folk music.[7] The evening usually consists of a main "guest" preceded by a support act or several floor spots.
Occasionally TwickFolk organises singers' nights. These consist of either several performed floor spots or an unplugged singaround where everyone sits in a circle and those who want to sing or play an instrument can take turns to do so.[6][8] TwickFolk has also organised workshops on building a cigar box guitar[9] and on playing guitar and nyckelharpa.[10]
TwickFolk has also held charity fundraising nights benefiting national and local charities.[2][3]
Performers
Guests who have appeared at TwickFolk include Nels Andrews,[11] Les Barker,[12] Sally Barker,[13] Bird in the Belly,[14] Alyssa Bonagura,[15] Maggie Boyle and Paul Downes,[16] Chuck Brodsky,[17] The Carrivick Sisters,[18] Olivia Chaney,[19] Charlie Dore and Julian Littman,[20] Kris Drever,[21] Gareth Dunlop,[22] Ana Egge,[11] Carrie Elkin,[23] Mark Erelli,[24] Stephen Fearing,[25][26][27] David Francey,[28] Vin Garbutt,[29] Dick Gaughan,[30] Melissa Greener,[27] Sid Griffin,[31] Jack Harris,[32] Hatful of Rain,[33][34] Rebecca Hollweg,[35] Luke Jackson,[36] Robb Johnson,[37] Diana Jones,[38] Kara,[39] Sam Kelly Trio,[40] Lau,[5] Sarah McQuaid,[41] Madison Violet,[42] Emily Maguire,[43] Iain Matthews,[44] Megson,[29] Jim Moray,[45][46] Jess Morgan,[47] Elliott Morris,[48] Pete Morton,[29][49] O'Hooley & Tidow,[50] Earl Okin,[51] Ellis Paul,[52] Rod Picott,[53][54] Rebecca Pronsky,[55] Kim Richey,[22][56] Justin Rutledge,[57] Southern Tenant Folk Union,[58] Sunjay,[59] Miranda Sykes,[60][61] Greg Trooper,[62] Dan Walsh,[63] Kevin Welch,[64] Dan Wilde,[47] Brian Willoughby[65] and Chris Wood.[66]
Broadcasts
In March 2014 BBC Radio Wales marked the Six Nations rugby tournament by broadcasting live, from Isleworth's Red Lion pub, a concert, Twickenham Heartbeat, in its folk roots and acoustic music programme Celtic Heartbeat. Hosted by Frank Hennessy and Bethan Elfyn, it featured performers from TwickFolk, and special guests including Ralph McTell.[67]
Gallery
The Cabbage Patch pub in Twickenham
Ellis Paul at TwickFolk, May 2006
Earl Okin at TwickFolk, February 2014
Sue Graves performing at Isleworth's Red Lion pub at a TwickFolk concert, Twickenham Heartbeat, recorded and broadcast live by BBC Radio Wales on 9 March 2014
Ralph McTell performing for TwickFolk, March 2014
Diana Jones at TwickFolk, March 2014
Jez Lowe performing at TwickFolk, February 2015
