Archive of Past Festivals
2007 Festival Events
Plymouth Music Accord May Music Festival 2007
- Saturday May 26 in Plymouth City Centre 11am-4pm
It is with regret that the above event has been cancelled, due to circumstances beyond the control of the committee. The event is being re-located to "Big Days in the Park" (Freedom Park) on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August, run by Plymouth and District Mind in association with Plymouth Folk Roots.
- Saturday May 26 at Sherwell United Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth 8-11 pm
Plymouth Folk Roots Ceilidh with a super new ceilidh band see poster
Bring your own beverages!
price & details 01752 564847
 Saturday June 16 8 - 9.30pm - Beth Leachman & Margot Krimmel - Plymouth
Two skilled and highly talented musicians from Colorado, Beth Leachman (celtic harp/bodran/vocals) & Margot Krimmel (celtic harp), play a house concert at a private house in Stoke, Plymouth, followed by an open mike session.
Call 01752 564847 for details and reservations. Very limited capacity! www.bethleachman.com
- Saturday August 25 11am-7pm Sunday 26 August 11am -5pm
Plymouth and District Mind in association with Plymouth Folk Roots and other community groups
BIG DAYS IN THE PARK
A community festival in Freedom Park
Fun, Folk, Rock, Dancers, Stalls, Refreshments
Plymouth Folk Festival 2006
7 - 11th June
This year will be the 7th Folk Festival! We are presenting a lively weekend of music, song and dance, through the participation of many local performers.
WEDNESDAY June 7th at 8pm
STORYTELLING, MUSIC and POETRY
 Cellar Bar - Fortescue Hotel - Mutley Plain
Twisted Tales - A Stone Soup evening of Storytelling, Music, and Poetry.
Storytelling with a Twist from Stone Soup, accompanied by an array of local talent during an open platform section for budding Storytellers, Poets, and (Acoustic) Musicians. Suitable for Adults (16+) Only Admission £3.
Further information from www.stonesoupstorytelling.org.uk mail@stonesoupstorytelling.org.uk 01752-319335
SATURDAY 10th June: Plymouth City Centre
DAY OF DANCE AND MUSIC
 FESTIVAL INFORMATION/FIRST AID POST: CAMPER VAN BESIDE STAGE, PLACE DE BREST
NB timings/running order of programme may be subject to change
CITY CENTRE STAGE - PLACE DE BREST
- 10.30 Western Approach (Barbershop singers)
- 11.00 Plymouth Morris AND Plymouth Maids (in front of stage)
- 11.30 Plymouth Thai Dancers
- 12.00 Sangreal (Indie)
- 12.45 Black Friday (Irish Folk Punk)
- 13.30 Runaway Days (Folk)
- 14.15 Plymouth Musical Theatre Company
- 14.45 Kris Oxland (Up & coming singer-songwriter)
- 15.20 Raas Garba (Gujarati Folk Dancers - interactive)
 NEW GEORGE STREET, Central area outside Waterstones Bookshop
10.30 onwards
- Western Approach
- Plymouth Maids
- Clog Dancers
ARMADA WAY (Royal Parade end)
- 10.30 - 11.30 Crooked Tempo Samba
- 11.30 - 12.00 Plymouth Morris AND Plymouth Maids
 LOWER GUILDHALL
Your turn to dance! All Welcome
- 13.00-15.30 Another one of Wally’s Famous Tea Dances £2 including tea and biscuits
SATURDAY LUNCH TIME SESSION 12 noon onwards: The Dolphin, Barbican
Plymouth Morris inside and outside!
All welcome! Bring your instruments and voices please.
SATURDAY 10th JUNE 19.30-22.30, St. Matthias Church Hall, North Hill
PLYMOUTH ROOTS GIG
Doors open 19.15; Open mike 19.30 -20.45
Running order to be announded by Deni
Tickets on door £3, under 12 free
Snacks on Sale. BYO drinks (alcohol/soft) and Picnic!!
 Performers: (times approximate)
- 19.45 Deni (Melodic contemporary folk, piano & vocal)
- 20.00 Steve Mason's Strung Out (Energetic Britfolk voc. Guitar, fiddle, percussion, cello)
- 20.30 Tom Hunter (Blues like he means it!)
- 20.50 Poz & Jill (Piano, guitar, fiddle, solo & harmony vocals)
- 21.20 Mike Plucknett (Folk rock, elaborate fingerpicking guitar and mellow vocals)
- 21.40 Famous Joe Fogey (Incomparable Old Time Bluesman)
- 22.00 Rip the Calico (Terry & Fi Williams – Frenetic folk vocs, guitar & whistle)
Please vacate the hall by 10.50.
SUNDAY June 11 at 8pm
Plymouth Folk Festival Finale with Folk on the Moor
The Moorland Hotel, Wotter
presenting Mick Ryan and Pete Harris
Contact: Graham Searle 01752 881638 or Ben Campbell 01752 708770
Please contact Deni Couch (01752 661367) or Marilyn Goldsbrough (01752 564847) if you would like to be included in any of these events.
Sponsors
The Plymouth Folk Festival is sponsored by Plymouth City Council
Freedom Park Folk Fun Day
It was with much regret the June Folk Fun Day in Freedom Park had to be cancelled at the last minute. Plymouth Folk Festival Committee apologises profusely for any inconvenience and disappointment caused. It is with great pleasure that we announce we shall be holding a similar community event and do hope that you will come along and support us.
We are aiming to make this a bigger and better event, so be sure to let us know if you are interested in taking part in any way. Look for our contact details on this website.
Sunday 3rd September Folk Fun Day in Freedom Park, Greenbank. 12 noon - 5pm Entry free
featuring
  THE RUNAWAY DAYS- STRUNG OUT TOM HUNTER
- GLYNIS MORGAN
- ANTHONY ROSE THE OLD HATS
- MARILYN COWAN & KEITH NICHOLLS
- THE HYDE FOLK CLUB
- PLYMOUTH THAI DANCERS
- RAAS GARBA (Gujarati Folk Dancers)
- PLYMOUTH MORRIS tbc
And lots more!!
Plus
The Acoustic Café presents
- JIMMY BUDDHA
- NEIL VOGLER
- ROB CONGDON
- PAULINE
Music marquees, dance, craft stalls etc.
Refreshments available or bring your own picnic
FREE ADMISSION
For details of this and other events phone 01752 564847
A Plymouth Folk Festival promotion
Sponsored by Plymouth City Council
   
 
Past Events Archive
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Plymouth Folk Festival 2007
 Friday May 25 2007 SOLD OUT!
also part of Plymouth Music Accord May Music Festival 2007
WATERSON:CARTHY IN CONCERT
Norma Waterson
Martin Carthy
Eliza Carthy
Saul Rose
Read biography of Waterson:Carthy (pdf)
A Plymouth Folk Roots Promotion
Sponsored by Form Design Group Architects
New Continental Hotel, Millbay Road, Plymouth
Licensed Bar opens 19.00
Doors Open 20.00
Concert 20.30
Tickets: £14 advance, £8 under 16, £16 on door
Tickets available at Rainbow's End, 21 Mayflower Street, tel. 01752 669641 or by post (+SAE) from F. Patterson, Ravenswell, Fernleigh Road, Mannamead, Plymouth, PL3 5AN, tel. 01752 669598. Cheques must be made payable to Plymouth Folk Festival please!
- Saturday May 26 in Plymouth City Centre 11am-4pm
It is with regret that the above event has been cancelled, due to circumstances beyond the control of the committee. The event is being re-located to "Big Days in the Park" (Freedom Park) on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 August, run by Plymouth and District Mind in association with Plymouth Folk Roots.
- Saturday 26 May at Sherwell United Church Hall, North Hill, Plymouth 8-11pm
Plymouth Folk Roots Ceilidh with a super new ceilidh band see poster
Bring your own beverages!
price & details 01752 564847
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