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FolkLaw Gig History - 2011

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Thurs 27th Jan 2011- Bromsgrove Folk Club Showcase - FolkLaw will be playing a full mic'd set along side some other fantastic up-n-coming acts at the 2011 Bromsgrove folk club showcase. Often hailed the friendliest club in the midlands - it's going to be an excellent evenings entertainment. www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk for more info!
 
Thurs 3rd Feb 2011- The Prom, Bristol - FolkLaw take to the stage at Bristols best known live music cafe bar. 26 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AL - 0117 942 7319 - Start 9pm. www.theprom.co.uk for more info!
 
Sat 5th Feb 2011- United Services Club - Chletenham - (in association with BroadWater Entertainments) FolkLaw are proud to be making their Club debut in the USC - one of cheltenhams longest established and respected members clubs.
 
Fri 11th Feb 2011- Pear Tree Inn - Hook Norton - FolkLaw plays a full evening set in this home of fine ales and fine music!
 
Fri 18th Feb 2011- The Exmouth - Cheltenham - (in association with BWM Promo) - A fabulous venue with great beer, come and join us for our first time at the Exmouth - start 8:30. The Exmouth Arms, Bath Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7LX www.theexmouth.co.uk for more info!
 
Sun 27th Feb 2011- The Priory Inn - Tetbury - Sample some fantastic cuisine and enjoy FolkLaw providing the evening soiree at the Priory restaurant in Tetbury, which has been described as one of the finest eating establishments in the South West. 8pm-10pm. The Priory Inn , London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JJ . See www.theprioryinn.co.uk for more info!
 
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Thu 17th Mar 2011- Blue Boar, Chipping Norton. Some extra irish stuff mixed into the FolkLaw set for this St Patricks Night special in Chippy. I remember the blue boar well from my days with the Bleeding Hearts, and it's going to be great to go back! The Boar has some fine ales and quite an atmosphere so it should be a good start for the St Pats mini tour. Blue Boar, Goddards Lane, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5NP - see www.theblueboar-chippingnorton.co.uk
 
Fri 18th Mar 2011- Ashley Hotel, Rowley Regis, Birmingham (in association with BroadWater Entertainments). Continuing the St Pats theme FolkLaw will be weaving more traditional irish numbers through the set for the second night of the 2011 St Patricks tour which takes in the delights of Birmingham! 393 Long Lane, Rowley Regis, B65 0JE.
 
Sat 19th Mar 2011- Holly Fest 2011 - Oxford - Last night in the St Patricks mini tour FolkLaw are taking part in a 4 band extravaganza at the Holly Bush in Oxford. Acts starting around 7:30pm and running through till midnight(ish), with entertainment from FolkLaw, the Scott Gordon Band, impressive slide guitar from Hip Route and the very best in Country Folk from the Maramdukes. Holly Bush, Bridge Street, Osney Island, Oxford. OX2 0BD
 
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Fri 25th Mar 2011- The New County Hotel, Gloucester - (in association with BWM Promo) - An acoustic laid-back evening is in store for this gig at the recently refurbished New County Hotel, 44 Southgate Street Gloucester GL1 2DU.
 
Weds 6th Apr 2011- Live and Acoustical Showcase - Oxford - Featuring FolkLaw and two other acts showcasing their original material. Start 8:30. See Live and Acoustical on Facebook for more details.
 
Sun 24th Apr 2011- The Priory Inn - Tetbury - Join us to celebrate Easter Sunday with FolkLaw for a fantastic evening conert in the Priory restaurant, Tetbury. Long described as one of the finest eating establishments in the South West the priory are proud of a 30 mile food rule for local ingredients, which fits the FolkLaw ethos brilliantly. Last time we were there we had a hand-made gourmet pizza baked over an open fire and it was delicious. 8pm-10pm. The Priory Inn , London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JJ . See www.theprioryinn.co.uk for more info!
 
Mon 2nd May 2011- The Priory Inn Real Ale and Cider Festival - Tetbury - An open-air Bank Holiday monday afternoon gig in the sun at the Priory Inn Real Ale Festival. We'll also be joined by Tetbury's own local singer songwriter Harry Jones 12 o'clock midday-5pm. The Priory Inn , London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JJ . See www.theprioryinn.co.uk for more info!
 
Sat 7th May 2011- BloxFest 2011- Free music and dance festival in the heart of Bloxham. We played in the rain last year to a cracking audience and this year promises to be even better! For regular updates on line-ups over multiple stages, info and directions keep your eye on www.bloxfest.org.uk!
 
Fri 13th May 2011- The Spring Gardens, Bristol - Acoustic showcase featuring FolkLaw and other up-n-coming Bristol acts action packed night of new original material. The Spring Gardens venue is a Not-For-Profit organisation supported by the local community and provide their stage and PA for free to support local artists - top notch. If we had one of these in every town and village in the country we'd all live in harmony and the world would be a better place! Start 8:30. See www.spring-garden-tavern.co.uk for more details.
 
Thu 19th May 2011- The Cross Keys, Gloucester - Supporting local folk-rockers the Jigantics for an action packed night of fiddle-fueled revelry at one of Gloucesters finest music establishments! See www.thejigantics.com for info on the headline act, and www.crosskeysinngloucester.com for info on the venue.
 
Fri 27th May 2011- M@C Festival Fundraiser, Sun Inn, Hook Norton. Come along for a sneak preview of some of the acts that will be performing at this years Music at the CrossRoads festival! You'll get short taster of quite a few of the acts and discount price tickets for the festival will be on sale. We've been looking forward to playing at the Sun Inn for a while and this will make for a great debut. Full line up details will be available soon. See www.the-suninn.co.uk for directions.
 
Sat 28th May 2011- The Strand, Cheltenham - (in association with BWM Promo) - Great to be coming back to one of our favorite Cheltenham venues Always a good vibe in this place! Start 9pm prompt. See www.strandpub.co.uk for directions!
 
Sun 29th May 2011- Pear Tree Beer Festival - Open air afternoon free family-friendly beer festival in the Beer Garden of the Pear Tree Inn, Hook Norton, OX15 5NU - Bands from 12 midday, all afternoon and into the early evening! Top notch! Full line up details to follow.
 
Mon 30th May 2011- The Prom, Bristol - FolkLaw are delighted to be coming back to Bristols best known live music cafe bar. 26 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AL - 0117 942 7319 - Start 9pm. www.theprom.co.uk for more info - and check out our Videos page for footage of last time we were there!
 
Sun 5th June 2011- Whychwood Festival, Cheltenham race course - FolkLaw will be up early for the Sunday morning on the Seaside stage sometime between 10am and 12am with Gloucester GuildHall sound lab. We'll also be lending out our instruments as part of the workshop - so you can come and have a go on the FolkLaw fiddle!!! Also catch us busking in the tea-tents throughout the day. Top notch!
 
Sat 11th June 2011- The Avon - Avon Dassett - The "Soapbox Derby!" afternoon charity concert in aid of Air Ambulance featuring 4 bands and a hog roast. Get there for yer lunch and don't be late! The Avon, Southam, Warwickshire. CV47 2AS. For more information, see www.theavon.co.uk.
 
Sun 19th June 2011- The Seven Stars - Bristol - An afternoon showcase featuring four up-n-coming artists from the South West in this multi-CAMRA-award-winning real-ale establishment. MC'd by singer songwriter and PA guru extraordinaire Alfie Kingston. Watch the brave man weep as he endeavours to EQ my cheap and battered Tanglewood! For directions see www.7stars.co.uk
 
Sat 25th June 2011- Lymm Folk Festival - FolkLaw solo i.e. Nick! is pleased to be performing alongside a host of superb acts in the reknowned Saturday afternoon concert at Lymm Folk Festival. This will be a rare FolkLaw solo gig, with reflective solo numbers such as 'over a line', 'summer sun' and 'gypsy rain' alongside the upbeat irish and american blue grass fiddle. 2pm - 6pm Lymm Rugby Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0AT See www.lymmfolkclub.org.uk for more info and details of other festival events that day and through out the week.
 
Sun 26th June 2011- Lymm Folk Festival - Nick appears solo with 'the Days that the Rains came Down' at the Lymm Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition! On stage 3pm. Lymm Rugby Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0AT (post-gig update - it wasn't the winning entry, but Pete Coe said he loved the song - and that's plenty enough inspiration for me!!! Top notch!) See www.lymmfolkclub.org.uk for more info.
 
Sat 2nd July 2011 (4pm)- Music at the Crossroads Festival 2011 - One of the FolkLaw highlights this year is the M@C festival in Hook Norton. See www.hookymusic.co.uk. Fantastic music! Tons of bands on two stages, a heavy rock stage and an acoustic stage, plus Magicians, Bouncy castle & inflatables, Festival Stalls, Camping, Family picnic area and the fabulous Hook Norton Brewery providing the ales. Ferris Hill Farm, Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, OX15 5DF . Tickets £20 on the day + concessionary rates and some really good advance ticket discounts - see online for details. Proceeds from M@C go to various local and national charities, and in the past 10 years M@C has raised over £50,000 for charitable causes. Nice one!
 
Sat 2nd July 2011 (eve)- The Crown Inn, Nuneaton - Absolutely fantastic to be going back to a venue which Nick grew up with during his time with the Hearts. Fantastic atmosphere and music guaranteed starting at 9:30pm prompt with a late bar! See www.thecrownnuneaton.com for details. 10 Bond Street, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4BX
 
Fri 8th Jul 2011- The Exmouth - Cheltenham - (in association with BWM Promo) - A fabulous venue with great beer, come and join us for our return to the Exmouth - start 8:30. The Exmouth Arms, Bath Rd, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7LX www.theexmouth.co.uk for more info!
 
Sat 9th July 2011- Salisbury Arts Center - FolkLaw are playing from 12 midday to 2pm for one of the reknowned "Live Lunch" concerts at Salisbury arts center. Get there early to get yourself a table and top cuisine from the Arts Center Cafe. Free Entry! www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk - Bedwin Street, Salisbury, SP1 3UT
 
Sun 10th July 2011- The Priory Inn - Tetbury - Another welcome return to the fantastic Priory restaurant in Tetbury, which serves the most amazing 'blue-cheese and pear pizza' that i've ever experienced - all made with local ingredients from within 30 miles - stunning! 8pm-10pm. The Priory Inn , London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JJ . See www.theprioryinn.co.uk for more info!
 
Tues 12th July 2011- Folk Around Fishponds Anniversary Event - The Cross Keys, Fishponds Road, Bristol FolkLaw are privelidged to be on the bill as special guests at the Folk Around Fishponds club celebrating the day of its anniversary. For some history about the club see the Folk Around Fishponds website.
 
Thu 14th July 2011- The Cross Keys, Gloucester - An action packed night of fiddle-fueled revelry at one of Gloucesters finest music establishments! See www.crosskeysinngloucester.com for info.
 
Sun 17th July 2011- Forest Folk Club - With the talented close-harmony trio Loxley. This promises to be one of the highlights of the FolkLaw calander for 2011! If you want to hear the FolkLaw songs word-for-word without the noise and buzz of the pub-atmosphere then come along to this one. You'll get an insight into the stories behind the songs and we're planning on a debut performance of one of our latest numbers - specifically written for the Forest of Dean. Nice! Tickets on the door - no pre-booking.
 
Weds 20th July 2011- Banbury Folk Club Showcase - at The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxon. We are playing a 35 minute set along side some other fantastic up-n-coming folk acts and with guest MC Dave Fry. Tickets £6 on the door - see the banbury folk club website at www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk for more info.
 
Sunday 24th July 2011- Gloucester Food and Drink Festival - at Gloucester Docks. This will be a full on out door event and we'll be on the main festival stage at 5pm finishing off the festie! See www.gloucesterquaysfoodfestival.co.uk for more info.
 
Sat 30th July 2011- Fighting Cocks - Stottesdon - Fighting Cocks, High St.,Stottesdon, Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire, DY14 8TZ It's a pleasure to be back at this pub - which is one of the finest village inns in the country and has stood at the heart of the local village community for decades, runs a local post office and has helped keep local businesses alive. Free entry - start 9:pm, but get there early and try out some of the local home made fare - which has even been tasted by royalty! See www.dinewithus.co.uk/fighting-cocks for more info!
 
Thurs 4th Aug 2011- The Prom, Bristol - FolkLaw are delighted to be coming back to Bristols best known live music cafe bar where the artistic surroundings offer a laid back respite from the heat of the English summer. Enjoy a cold beers on the promenade terrace or sit upstairs in one of the balcony rooms with an unbeatable view of the stage! 26 The Promenade, Gloucester Rd, Bristol, BS7 8AL - 0117 942 7319 - Start 9pm. www.theprom.co.uk for more info - and check out our Videos page for footage of last time we were there!
 
Sun 14th Aug 2011- Miners Aid Charity Festival - All-day charity beer festival at the Miners Arms in the Forest of Dean raising money for poverty in Africa - The Miners Arms, Whitecroft, Lydney, Forest of Dean, GL15 4PE. Acts will be on from midday and FolkLaw will be on-stage for a set sometime in the evening. See The miners arms on Facebook for more info.
 
Fri 19th Aug 2011- The Strand, Cheltenham - (in association with BWM Promo) - The second of our post-Whychwood-Festival Cheltenham gigs sees us getting our dancing shoes back on at one of our favorite Cheltenham venues. Yes, this was the place where a beer-fueled cossack dancer aimed a thumping kick to Bryns mando, half way through the blue grass number, and somehow managed to improve the sound. Nice one! Always a good vibe in this place! Start 9pm prompt. See www.strandpub.co.uk for directions!
 
Sat 27th Aug 2011- Tall Ships Festival, Gloucester Docks - Music is going on all weekend and we're on the main marquee stage at 8pm on the Saturday. This will be a special 'FolkLaw and Friends' gig - featuring the fantastic Martin Vogwell on guitar and mandola who'll be performing his reknowned song 'Fighting for ol Charlie' - it should be right up the street of this historic flavoured festival! You can find out more about Martin and his music at www.martinvogwell.co.uk and www.facebook.com/martinvogwellmusic.
 
Mon 29th Aug 2011- Bank Holiday Charity Beer Festival, The Royal, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham. We're opening the afternoons festivities 1pm and music will be going on all afternoon in the fantastic beer garden! There's a special deal on which gives you unlimited gastro style BBQ food and salads, so this promises to be a good'un!
 
Sat 3rd Sept 2011- Afternoon and early evening beer and cider festival at the Wharf at Over. Also on the bill is Russ Poole - the talented singer song-writer and host of the Guild Hall music lab, who gigged with us in the CD tent and Pimms Bus at Whychwood this year. Bob Smith, the infamous Forest of Dean singer songwriter, Bryn Williams + other acts! Top notch! Music from 12 midday - 8:30pm, with FolkLaw headlining from 7:30pm till 8:30pm. For directions see www.thewharfhouse.co.uk
 
Sun 4th Sept 2011- BadgerFest, Brook Farm, HaresCombe, Gloucester, GL4 0XD. Great to be part of this debut 2-day festival in the heart of the cotswolds - FOlkLaw are closing out the festival at 2pm on the Sunday afternoon. loads of local acts from rock to acoustic + DJs into the night + camping + a classic/customised VW car show. For tickets and more info see www.badgerfest.co.uk.
 
Sat 10th Sept 2011 (lunch)- The Strand, Cheltenham - (in association with BWM Promo) - Come and enjoy the Strands annual beer festival! We're on at 2pm and bands are on all afternoon and into the evening. See www.strandpub.co.uk for directions!
 
Sat 10th Sept 2011 (eve)- The Gaydon Inn, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire CV35 0HA. - We popped in to the Gaydon on our way back from the Avon Dassett festival earlier this year for a quiet pint, and came out with smiles on our faces! Amazing hospitality and top food, it's going to be a pleasure for us to be going back and do a full gig here as the FolkLaw duo.
 
Sat 17th Sept 2011- Quarry Festival 2011 - fantastic family friendly festival sponsored by Stroud FM, with all proceeds going to the Meningitis Trust. In the quarry just off the B4014 Avening to Tetbury Road - and if you ain't sure where it is, then just follow yer nose, cos you can bring your own BBQ food at this one!! This will be the full folklaw line-up and is one of our Festie highlights this year and you'll find us on the Mushroom Stage around 8pm! See Quarry Festival homepage on Stroud Events
 
Sun 2nd Oct 2011- The Priory Inn - Tetbury - Another welcome return to the fantastic Priory restaurant in Tetbury, which serves the most amazing cuisine. The 'blue-cheese and pear pizza' may be off the menu due to seasonal fluctuations, but thats because everything is made with local ingredients from within 30 miles - great! 8pm-10pm. The Priory Inn , London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JJ . See www.theprioryinn.co.uk for more info!
 
Sat 8th Oct 2011- Walk the Line Festival 2011 - Cheltenham. Great news! It looks like we're set to be on stage at one of the best local festivals in Cheltenham! Full details TBC - see www.walkthelinefestival.co.uk for details.
 
Sat 15th Oct 2011- The Prince Albert - Stroud - We're doing a short 20 minute set half way through the evening as a warm up to our full on December gig at the Albert! Two other fantastic acts are on the bill for tonight, which is a bit of a change to our last news letter - it's the barmans last night in the UK before he goes travelling the globe, so should be a fantastic party atmosphere! For directions and more information, see the prince albert website www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk.
 
Weds 19th Oct 2011- Banbury Folk Club - at The Mill Arts Centre, Spiceball Park, Banbury, Oxon. We're returning for a full FolkLaw concert at a club which gave us such a fantastic warm reception in the Mill arts Center earlier this year. Tickets £6 on the door - see the banbury folk club website at www.banburyfolkclub.co.uk for more info. This should be a stunning concert!
 
Nov 2011Recording in the studio! If all goes to plan then with some luck we'll be recording some of the latest folklaw tracks in one of Gloucesters premiere studios during November. We're very excited! Songs we're hoping to lay down include, Leaves of Gold, Rains Came Down, Conquer Trees, Gypsy Rain, Dublin City, Bethlehem and Someway Somehow, along with some brand new numbers.
 
Fri 2nd Dec 2011- The Wharf Inn, Fenny Compton - A cracking live music gastro pub on the canal. There's overnight camping available, but bring yer thermals cos it's December! Our satnav struggled a bit when we came here so get directions first - you'll find the Wharf on the A423 between Banbury and Southam on the crossroads for Wormleighton and Fenny Compton. For directions and more information, see www.thewharfinnfennycompton.co.uk.
 
Sat 3rd Dec 2011- The Prince Albert - Stroud - One of Strouds top local music venues, great beer and the friendliest landlord and landlady in the area. Don't miss it! For directions and more information, see the prince albert website www.theprincealbertstroud.co.uk.
 
Fri 9th Dec 2011- Cafe Rene, Gloucester - We're delighted to be taking FolkLaw down to of the most reknowned music venues in the area - the brilliant Cafe Rene's - where you can dine by candlelight and then get your fill of live music all the way into the small hours. www.caferene.co.uk.
 
Sun 11th Dec 2011- The Priory Inn - Tetbury - A festive return to FolkLaws favorite restaurant in the SouthWest! 8pm-10pm. The Priory Inn , London Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8JJ . See www.theprioryinn.co.uk for more info!
 
Sat 17th Dec 2011- A one-off special Christmas Food and Folk evening in the New Inn in the heart of Gloucester! Also on the bill are local folk-rockers the Gigantics. Full ticket details TBC, but it's one not to be missed and promises to be a great end to the FolkLaw 2011 calendar!
 

 
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