Previous Gigs
Jul'10
16th
Pete Morton
Singer songwriter from Nottingham who entertains with a wealth of self-penned songs on subjects ranging from love to politics. As an ex-busker, Pete is a keen observer of life and this is reflected in many of his songs.
Jun'10
11th
Dick Miles
All the way from southwest Ireland, Dick will be regaling us with songs and English concertina playing of the highest quality.
May'10
14th
Trio Threlfall
Sisters Jane and Amanda breathe new life into English traditional songs, accompanied on guitar by Roger Edwards. A first time for this trio at Deal Folk Club so have a look at their material on the link below - you won't be disappointed!
Apr'10
16th
Geoff Higginbottom
A welcome return to the man with the big voice. Geoff is also a multi-instrumentalist and plays six-string and 12-string guitars,Appalachian dulcimer and bodhran. Expect traditional and modern songs on a wide range of topics plus a few lively shanties
Mar'10
12th
Jim Reynolds
Our Bristolian friend returns with his mix of
blues, ragtime, rhythm and blues, music hall and folk traditions. Jim has penned some extremely sensitive songs about life, people and relationships, while others are tongue in cheek.
Dec'09
04th
Carey, Rathbone & Bell
A well-known local group making their debut at Deal Folk Club. Are they as lively, energetic and
upbeat as their website claims? Come along and find out!
Nov'09
13th
Johnny Silvo
Johnny is on his annual autumn migration from Norway and will be warmly welcomed by his many fans at Deal. Singer/guitarist with a huge voice and a huge personality. With a vocal style ranging from Satchmo to Ella Fitzgerald, this should be an interesting evening's entertainment!
Oct'09
23rd
Richard Grainger
The voice of Teeside comes to the South Coast! Nice to see Richard back in Deal with his versatile singing,guitar work and no doubt a bit of Teeside humour too...
Oct'09
02nd
Pam Ward and Paul Cherrington
A welcome return to Pam and Paul - it's only been 10 years since their last gig at Deal! A mixture of music from traditional and contemporary folk to ragtime and blues, accompanied by some great vocals.
Sep'09
18th
Flossie Malavialle
Kicking off the Deal Maritime Folk Festival weekend, that well-known franco-geordie Flossie is our guest tonight.
Sep'09
11th
Singaround
A chance to get your singing voices into good shape for next week's Deal Maritime Folk Festival.
Jul'09
10th
Ingrid & Barrie Temple
Folk music and singing in the traditional vein
Jun'09
19th
Ben Sands
Hailing from Newry in Co. Down, Ben is a multi-instrumentalist singing mainly self-penned material.
May'09
29th
Will Morgan
A celebration of the songs of the late, great Jake Thackray from this popular Midlands-based entertainer. Will's aim is to sing as many Thackray songs as the allotted time will allow!
May'09
22nd
Singaround
As Avril is away in the North Country, tonight's musicfest is hosted by club regulars Bill & Carol.
May'09
01st
Blind Summat!
A four-piece band from N.Yorkshire playing contemporary and trad Scottish, Irish, English and US folk songs and tunes on fiddle, banjo, guitar, whistles, mandolin, accordian and a few other instruments.
Apr'09
03rd
Jim Reynolds
A welcome return to Deal for the popular West Country singer/songwriter - Jim's mainly self-penned songs are a reflection on life, the universe and everything......
Mar'09
06th
Eddie Walker and Fraser Spiers
Welcome back to Eddie, the guitarist with a repertoire ranging from trad to ragtime to blues. Accompanied tonight by some virtuoso harmonica playing courtesy of Fraser Spiers.
Feb'09
09th
Tom McConville
Professional folk singer and fiddler from Newcastle accompanied tonight by versatile guitarist David Newey.
Jan'09
02nd
Singaround
If your New Year resolution was to learn some new material, then here's your chance to try it out!
Dec'08
08th
Greg Hastings
The Wandering Man has wandered all the way from Australia to Deal Folk Club. Guitar, humourous anecdotes and a digeridoo!
Nov'08
14th
Johnny Silvo
Those who've seen Johnny at the Deal folk club before will know that we're in for a great evening's entertainment. With his amazing vocal range, great guitar playing and humourous anecdotes Johnny really is not to be missed.
Nov'08
07th
Three Sheets in the Wind
An 'occasional' trio of those well-known traditional folk performers Keith Kendrick, Derek Gifford and Geoff Higginbottom. A great evening of song is guaranteed!
Oct'08
08th
Paul Sirman
Great local singer/songwriter with a wealth of maritime songs plus trad. Tonight also sees the launch of Paul's new CD 'Wings'.
Sep'08
19th
Singaround
The Friday Folk Club welcomes visitors to this weekend's Deal Maritime Folk Festival - songs and tunes of a nautical nature particularly welcome tonight!
Sep'08
05th
Hughie Jones
ex of the legendary Spinners. Hughie performs a varied programme with lots of maritime songs, trad folk and no doubt a few yarns and personal anecdotes.
Jul'08
18th
Barber and Taylor
Kevin and Mark perform a range of roots music, energised by driving bluegrass rhythms and tinged with melancholy Americana. Their act features a range of instruments inc. slide guitar, mandolin, banjo and lap resonator. guitar.
Jun'08
20th
Rattlaz
Chris Tophill, Kevin Richards and Jack Pound are well-known performers on the local folk scene. Their act features accordian, djembe, congas, guitar and harmonica.
May'08
23rd
Geoff Richardson and Jim Leverton
Have a look at Geoff an Jim's discography via the Visit Site link below.
May'08
02nd
Bram Taylor
A welcome return to Deal for this ever-popular entertainer. With his large repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs, accompanied on guitar or concertina and sprinkled with Bram's usual humour, this is an evening not to be missed!
Apr'08
11th
Steve Turner
As seen on the cover of this February's edition of The Living Tradition magazine! Steve's singing and concertina playing guarantee an excellent evening's entertainment.
Mar'08
07th
The Amazing Mr Smith
A combination of humour and excellent acoustic guitar playing. Prepare for an evening of zany entertainment and a range of strange instruments!
Feb'08
08th
Jim Reynolds
Guitarist and singer performing self-penned and traditional folk, blues, jazz, ragtime and rhythm an blues.
Jan'08
11th
Happy Trails
Trevor, Ian and Al bring you American folk and country music with Southern style...