Check out these cracking folk, acoustic and roots gigs at Lincoln Drill Hall

Check out these cracking folk, acoustic and roots gigs at Lincoln Drill Hall

Wednesday 22 February 8 pm in the Room Upstairs- Treehouse

Local musicians The Treehouse have built a strong following through their use of beautiful harmonies and heartfelt lyrics drawing comfortable similarities with bands such as Fleetwood Mac and early Jethro Tull. Join us for this very special acoustic performance, the second in our series of occasional gigs in our Room Upstairs. www.buildthetreehouse.com

Support acts are Jason Rungapadiachy and Steph Summerfield

Tickets: £6

Wednesday 29 February 8 pm - Steve Knightley in Concert

Steve Knightley is the song-writing force behind Show of Hands, widely acclaimed as the finest acoustic roots duo in England. In 2010 Steve won the best original song for ‘Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed’ at the BBC Radio2 Folk Awards and is now enjoying success as a solo artist. Renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the escapades, hopes and fears not only of people in his native West Country but beyond, Steve also pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues.
‘One of England’s greatest songwriters’ BBC Radio 2’s Mike Harding. www.myspace.com/steveknightleymusic   plus pre show music in the café Bar from Komposit Tickets: £16

Friday 2 March 8 pm Spring Ceilidh with Liam Robinson Dance Band

Come along and enjoy some fun traditional dancing that everyone can take part in. No previous experience necessary and suitable for all ages and abilities.

Musician and dance caller Liam Robinson has performed across Europe and North America at events from small house dances to large festivals. His band, featuring Tim Walker on percussion and brass and Nina Zagorski on Piano bring you some of the best traditional dance music around. www.minimorris.co.uk     Tickets: £7 (£5 concessions)

Tickets for all events from Lincoln Drill Hall Box Office 01522 873894 boxoffice@lincolndrillhall.com   www.lincolndrillhall.com  

Something Nasty in the Woodshed & Leatherat @ Lincoln Drill Hall - Tonight

Something Nasty in the Woodshed & Leatherat @ Lincoln Drill Hall - Friday 17 February 8pm

Two of the UKs premier Folk Rock acts combine for this double headline concert, profits from which will go to JJ's Memorial Fund which raises money towards helping injured Paratroopers and their families www.jjsmemorialfund.org
With a potent mix of electric and acoustic instruments and the emotive sound of the great highland bagpipe, Something Nasty in the Woodshed play a mix of self-penned storybook songs and revamped traditional themes and deliver a gut punching sound! 
Oxfordshire based Leatherat have shared stages with such diverse acts as the Levellers, The Stranglers and even Status Quo and in 2010 performed at the Cropredy Festival. The band have a contemporary style but with a traditional flavour, describing themselves as ‘The love child of Fairport Convention and Motorhead’…

Tickets: £9 in advance (£10 on the door) 01522 873894 boxoffice@lincolndrillhall.com

www.lincolndrillhall.com

Please note this is a standing gig with some seating available

Live Jazz With The Tony Giles All Stars @ The Bustard Inn

Live Jazz With The Tony Giles All Stars @ The Bustard Inn
Wednesday 29th February 2012 8.00pm - No admission charge

This is for all music lovers, not just jazz lovers with these full time professional musicians playing the well known, old standards such as 'My Funny Valentine', 'These Foolish Things', Georgia' and the 'Theme from Beauty and the Beast'. Come along and enjoy this sing-a-long, toe-tapping, hip swinging great music. Please book if you wish to dine.

www.thebustardinn.co.uk

01529 488250
The Bustard Inn
44 Main Street
South Rauceby
Lincolnshire
NG34 8QG

The Blues Band @ Lincoln Drill Hall Thursday 16 February 8pm

The Blues Band @ Lincoln Drill Hall Thursday 16 February 8pm
The individual members of The Blues Band were already held in admiration by generations of rhythm and blues fans when they formed back in 1979. More than three decades and over 17 albums later they continue to add to their growing army of followers. The band is today acknowledged throughout Europe and beyond as being amongst the very finest purveyors of rhythm & blues. Tickets: 01522 873894 £18 in advance (£20 on the day)

boxoffice@lincolndrillhall.com www.lincolndrillhall.com

Live Music @ Old nicks tavern Horncastle February 2012

Live Music @ Old Nick's Tavern Horncastle February 2010

www.oldnickstavern.co.uk

email oldnickstavern@btconnect.com

01507 526862

Tues 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th	Jam & Open Mic Night (Musicians come & join in – ALL genres welcome – backline provided). 8.30pm start.
Wed 1st	Dead Wolf Club (Alternative/New Wave/Punk) Touring from London this 4 piece are excited to announce the release of their first record. Building themselves a reputation as a vitriolic live band, from the debris of smashed guitars Dead Wolf Club rise to present their debut album, due out on 1st February 2012. 9pm start
Sat 4th	Quillerdrive (Heavy Classic Rock) Quillerdrive has a little lady with a very big voice and four accomplished musicians who will rock the place to its foundations, playing covers from Led Zep, Thin Lizzy, Janis Joplin, Black Sabbath and many more. 9pm start
Sat 11th	Dog Goblins (Rock/Modern Rock) Dog Goblins are a 4 piece alternative rock band from Sleaford and Boston whose influences come from many different places; from folk to punk, from classic rock to indie and everything in between. The band play a high energy set mixing their own material with a mixed bag of covers. This band can provide something for everyone! 9pm start
Wed 15th	Sahara (Indie/Rock/Alternative) Old Nicks invites this young 5 piece band from Alford playing mainly covers with a few tracks of their own. Their influences include Arctic Monkeys, Biffy Clyro, Born Ruffians, Counting Crows, Foals, John Frusciante, Karnivool, Muse, Raconteurs, Radiohead plus Red Hot Chili Peppers.  9pm start
Sat 18th	The Nicol Blues Band (Blues/Rock) The lean, raw spirit of the blues runs through the core of this Hull quartet, playing tracks by Hendrix, Clapton, John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, Stevie Winwood and others, plus a few of their own compositions, this well-seasoned bunch show how it’s done.  They are a fantastic band with Les Nicol, who has a musical pedigree as long as his arm, must be one of the finest blues guitarists to grace any stage. 9pm start
Wed 22nd	Stillpoint (Alternative Rock) This 3 piece touring from Northern Ireland will be playing predominantly their own outstanding material with a few covers thrown in for good measure. They have an epic sound and are well worth the effort to come out and see on a Wednesday evening.  9pm start
Sat 25th	The Gypsies (Rock Covers) This 4 piece from Lincoln are a top class rock covers band. Many local radio stations have queued to interview them. A dedicated bunch of guys, all with a wealth of experience. A must see!  9pm start

"That's Not Me" Album Launch

Lincoln's local heroes 'That's Not Me' will be performin live and launching their new album 'Yours Faithfully' at a gig in Lincoln's Cafe Portico on 17 February 2012.

Check out a review of the album... Here!!!! and check out their facebook page Right Here!!!

Performance starts around 8.30 pm

Gin House – January Gigs 2012

Gin House – January Gigs 2012

Catch Gin House at these venues in January

Fri 13 Jan Rock Haven Lincoln www.myspace.com/the_rock_haven

Sat 14 Porterhouse King’s Lynn www.thelondonporterhouse.co.uk

Sat 28 Adam and Eve Lincoln www.adamandevelincoln.co.uk

Band From County Hell Spring Gigs 2012

Band From County Hell Spring Gigs 2012

Catch the leading Celt Rockers at these venues...
26 Feb The Bicycle Shop 17 St Benedicts Street Norwich NR2 4PE 01603 625777

16 Mar King Georges Hall Northgate Blackburn BB2 1AA Tickets £10 advance/£12 door www.kinggeorgeshall.com   Box Office: 0844 8471664

17 Mar St Patrick's Day
Rescue Rooms Masonic Place Goldsmith Street Nottingham NG1 5JT
• Seven Little Sisters
• Band From County Hell
• Greenman Rising
• Quiet Loner
Tickets £7.00 advance, doors 6pm. Alt-tickets Box Office: 0845 413 4444
www.rescuerooms.com
www.alt-tickets.co.uk

31 Mar The Axe & Cleaver 16 West Street Boston PE21 8QH Telephone: 01205 367300

4 Apr The Portland Arms 129 Chesterton Road Cambridge CB4 3BA
Doors: 7.30pm.
80 tickets at £6.50 are available from www.wegottickets.com  
More info: www.theportlandarms.co.uk bfch website www.bfch.co.uk  

Grimsby Jazz Players Night

Grimsby Jazz Players Night
Thursday 15th March, 2012 8.00pm

Stamford Cub, Clee Road, Grimsby, DN32 8QL

Doors open 7.00 pm music starts 8.00 pm

Tel: 01472 873730 / gill.wilde@gmail.com

Another of the regular Players nights where instrumentalists and vocalists are

invited to take their place on the stage. Gentle Jazz will provide a top class rhythm section for the night.

Come along to play or support those brave enough to perform.

More information from Tel: 01472 873730 / gill.wilde@gmail.com

Tickets £4 on the door

Lincolnshire Folk News January 2012

Lincolnshire Folk News January 2012

DATE NAME OF EVENT, VENUE AND TIME PRICE & CONTACT DETAILS

We 4th The Willows, South Holland Centre, Market Place, Spalding 8.00pm £6, Elizabeth 01406 380100

We 4th Alford Acoustic Club, Half Moon Hotel, Alford 8.30pm £1.50, free, Nick 01507 462751
We 4th French Music Session, The Blue Bell, Gringley on the Hill 8.30pm Jerry, 01427 890151
We 4th Radio Lincolnshire Folk Show with Tom Lane 94.9FM, 104.7FM 6.30pm Tom, 01400 272705
We 4th Bootleggers Appalachian & Band, St Hugh’s Church Hall, Old Brumby, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Julia, 01724 843174
Th 5th 600 Whiskies Unplugged, The George Hotel, Leadenham 8.15pm Free, Tom 01400 272705
Th 5th Poacher Morris, Burton Road Methodist Hall, Burton Road 7.45 - 9.30pm Sue, 01522 576458
Th 5th Siren Folk with Alan Ritson 107.3FM 8.00pm Alan, 0794 903 5554
Th 5th Lincoln Folk Dance Club, St Faiths Church Hall, West Parade, Lincoln 7.45pm Colin, 01522 880968
Fr 6th The Haxey Hood, various locations through Haxey from midday onwards... just turn up and enjoy!
Fr 6th Lincoln Folk Club, UNISON, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln 8.00 -11.00pm £2, £1, Colin, 01522 880968
Sa 7th The Write Note, Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln 12.00 - 2.00pm Free, Steve, 01522 824563
Su 8th Folk Song Session, The Hare and Hounds, Haconby, nr. Bourne 8.00pm Jan, 01778 425422
Su 8th Music Session, Red Lion Inn, Church Road, Stickford 8.30pm Nick & Marion, 01205 480395
Su 8th Steve Tilston, Grimsby Folk Club, Spider’s Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby 8.00pm £7, Mary, 01507 462045
Mo 9th Singers Night, Boston Folk Club, The Eagle, West Street, Boston 8.15pm Greg, 01205 358783
Tu 10th Lincoln City Radio Folk Show with Alan Ritson 103.6FM 7.00pm Alan, 0794 903 5554
Tu 10th British Isles Traditional Music Session, The Newmarket Inn, Louth 8.30pm Patrick, 01507 605385
Tu 10th Session at the Coach and Horses, High Street, Barton Upon Humber 8.30pm Lawrie, 01652 632390
We 11th Radio Lincolnshire Folk Show with Tom Lane 94.9FM, 104.7FM 6.30pm Tom, 01400 272705
We 11th AVID Ceilidh, Gertrude Morris Village Hall, Main Street ,West Stockwith 8.00pm £1, Jerry 01427 890151
We 11th Bootleggers Appalachian & Band, St Hugh’s Church Hall, Old Brumby, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Julia, 01724 843174
Th 12th Poacher Morris, Burton Road Methodist Hall, Burton Road 7.45 - 9.30pm Sue, 01522 576458
Th 12th Lincoln Folk Dance Club, St Faiths Church Hall, West Parade, Lincoln 7.45pm Colin, 01522 880968
Th 12th Tune Session, Lincoln Arms, Bridge Street, Spalding 8.00pm Paul, 01775 723026
Fr 13th Session, The Red Lion, Bull Ring, Horncastle 8.30pm Free, Jonathan, 07548 925199
Fr 13th Singaround, Gainsborough Folk Club, Melrose Club, Gainsborough 8:30pm £1, Mike & Sue, 01427 838726
Su 15th Grantham Folk Club, Blue Pig Inn, Vine Street, Grantham 8.00pm Lesley 01572 789939
Su 15th Music Session, Red Lion Inn, Church Road, Stickford 8.30pm Nick & Marion, 01205 480395
Su 15th Club Night, Grimsby Folk Club, Spider’s Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby 8.00pm £1.50, Mary, 01507 462045
Su 15th Tune Session, Tap & Spile, Hungate, Lincoln 2.00 - 5.00pm Free, 01522 534015
Su 15th Third Sunday Session, Marquis of Granby, Northgate, Sleaford 4.00 - 8.00pm Free, 01529 300277
Su 15th Acoustic Night, The Thorold Arms, High Street, Harmston 8.00pm Free, 01522 720358
Tu 17th British Isles Traditional Music Session, The Newmarket Inn, Louth 8.30pm Patrick, 01507 605385
Tu 17th Session at the Coach and Horses, High Street, Barton Upon Humber 8.30pm Lawrie, 01652 632390
Tu 17th Reely Grim Folk Dance Club, The Blacksmiths Arms, Rothwell 8.00pm £1, Dave & Joy, 01472 887984
We 18th Bootleggers Appalachian & Band, St Hugh’s Church Hall, Old Brumby, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Julia, 01724 843174
We 18th Alford Acoustic Club, Half Moon Hotel, Alford 8.30pm £1.50, free, Nick 01507 462751
We 18th English Music Session, The Blue Bell, Gringley on the Hill 8.30pm Jerry, 01427 890151
We 18th Radio Lincolnshire Folk Show with Tom Lane 94.9FM, 104.7FM 6.30pm Tom, 01400 272705
Th 19th Poacher Morris, Burton Road Methodist Hall, Burton Road 7.45 - 9.30pm Sue, 01522 576458
Th 19th Lincoln Folk Dance Club, St Faiths Church Hall, West Parade, Lincoln 7.45pm Colin, 01522 880968
Th 19th Singaround with Colin Hayes, Welland Yacht Club, Riverbank, Spalding 8.00pm Elizabeth, 01406 380100
Fr 20th Lincoln Folk Club, UNISON, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln 8.00 - 11.00pm £2, £1, Colin, 01522 880968
Sa 21st Burns Night with the Beltonas, Pinchbeck Village Hall, Rose Lane, Pinchbeck 7.30pm Chris 01775 722873
Su 22nd Joe Topping, Grimsby Folk Club, Spider’s Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby 8.00pm £7, Mary, 01507 462045
Su 22nd Music Session, Red Lion Inn, Church Road, Stickford 8.30pm Nick & Marion, 01205 480395
Tu 24th Lincoln City Radio Folk Show with Alan Ritson 103.6FM 7.00pm Alan, 0794 903 5554
Tu 24th Session at the Coach and Horses, High Street, Barton Upon Humber 8.30pm Lawrie, 01652 632390
Tu 24th British Isles Traditional Music Session, The Newmarket Inn, Louth 8.30pm Patrick, 01507 605385
We 25th Radio Lincolnshire Folk Show with Tom Lane 94.9FM, 104.7FM 6.30pm Tom, 01400 272705
We 25th Session, The Boar’s Head, Newmarket, Louth 8.00pm Stu, 01507 604949
We 25th Bootleggers Appalachian & Band, St Hugh’s Church Hall, Old Brumby, Cleethorpes 7.30pm Julia, 01724 843174
Th 26th Burns Night Ceilidh and Dinner, Lincoln Drill Hall, Free School Lane, Lincoln 7pm £25, 01522 873894
Th 26th Poacher Morris, Burton Road Methodist Hall, Burton Road 7.45 - 9.30pm Sue, 01522 576458
Th 26th Lincoln Folk Dance Club, St Faiths Church Hall, West Parade, Lincoln 7.45pm Colin, 01522 880968
Fr 27th Session, The Red Lion, Bull Ring, Horncastle 8.30pm Free, Jonathan, 07548 925199
Fr 27th Singaround, Gainsborough Folk Club, Melrose Club, Gainsborough 8:30pm £1, Mike & Sue, 01427 838726
Su 29th Club Night, Grimsby Folk Club, Spider’s Web, Carr Lane, Grimsby 8.00pm £1.50, Mary, 01507 462045
Su 29th Music Session, Red Lion Inn, Church Road, Stickford 8.30pm Nick & Marion, 01205 480395
Mo 30th Folk at the Oak Singaround, Oak Inn, Easton on the Hill, Stamford 8.30pm Bob, 0116 2593395
Tu 31st Drop-in music session, The White Hart, Ludford 8.30 p.m Brian, 01472 398704
Tu 31st Lincoln City Radio Folk Show with Alan Ritson 103.6FM 7.00pm Alan, 0794 903 5554
Tu 31st Session at the Coach and Horses, High Street, Barton Upon Humber 8.30pm Lawrie, 01652 632390
Tu 31st British Isles Traditional Music Session, The Newmarket Inn, Louth 8.30pm Patrick, 01507 605385
Tu 31st Bishop’s Morris Longsword Dance, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Newport 7.30pm Liam, 01522 560163

email: lfn@minimorris.co.uk