Events by Venue
Holy Trinity Church
Ring of Bells
Scotch Horn Centre
Tithe Barn
Mon 12 May
Blagovest Ensemble
20:00
Unique repertoire of Russian sacred and folk music form these sublime voices from St Petersburg.
20:00
Unique repertoire of Russian sacred and folk music form these sublime voices from St Petersburg.
Tue 13 May
Harry Browns
20:00
Salty fun from this harmonic group who with any luck will be releasing their new CD. Wonderful songs to set your heart on fire.
20:00
Salty fun from this harmonic group who with any luck will be releasing their new CD. Wonderful songs to set your heart on fire.
Wed 14 May
Craig and Willoughby
20:00
American singer-songwriter CATHRYN CRAIG and accomplished British guitarist BRIAN WILLOUGHBY create an intimate atmosphere with songs about life experience, coupled with amusing anecdotes. 2007 fi nds the duo on British roads once again delighting ‘live’ audiences with their unique musical partnership, dipping into their shared and solo recorded catalogues. CATHRYN has sung with The Righteous Brothers, Shel Silverstein (Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show), Jorma Kaukonnen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) and Bobby Bare, while BRIAN has played for Mary Hopkin, Roger Whittaker, Joe Brown, Jim Diamond and Monty Python and was lead guitarist with Strawbs for 25 years.
20:00
American singer-songwriter CATHRYN CRAIG and accomplished British guitarist BRIAN WILLOUGHBY create an intimate atmosphere with songs about life experience, coupled with amusing anecdotes. 2007 fi nds the duo on British roads once again delighting ‘live’ audiences with their unique musical partnership, dipping into their shared and solo recorded catalogues. CATHRYN has sung with The Righteous Brothers, Shel Silverstein (Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show), Jorma Kaukonnen (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) and Bobby Bare, while BRIAN has played for Mary Hopkin, Roger Whittaker, Joe Brown, Jim Diamond and Monty Python and was lead guitarist with Strawbs for 25 years.
Thu 15 May
Andy Hague Quintet & Jim Reville Band
20:00
Comprising some of the best musicians in the Bristol area, the Quintent has recorded several times for national radio, toured twice with support from Jazz Servicdes, and appeared at Jazz festivals such as Brecon & Swanage. The repertoire combines Andy's catchy original compositions with fresh treatments of jazz standards.
20:00
Comprising some of the best musicians in the Bristol area, the Quintent has recorded several times for national radio, toured twice with support from Jazz Servicdes, and appeared at Jazz festivals such as Brecon & Swanage. The repertoire combines Andy's catchy original compositions with fresh treatments of jazz standards.
Sat 17 May
Nicola Francis & Luke Hanks
17:30 - 19:30
An early evening concert of classical usic at Holy Trinity Church, featuring Nicola Francis (flute) and Lukas Hank (violin).
17:30 - 19:30
An early evening concert of classical usic at Holy Trinity Church, featuring Nicola Francis (flute) and Lukas Hank (violin).
Sun 18 May
Festival Service
18:30
An evening of song enjoyed within the splendor and acoustics of the Holy Trinity Church, a very uplifting experience
18:30
An evening of song enjoyed within the splendor and acoustics of the Holy Trinity Church, a very uplifting experience
Fri 16 May
Jon Boden and John Spiers
20:00
Voted best duo in the Radio 2 Folk awards Boden and Spiers have been at the forefront of reinvigorating traditional English music as we know it. Boden is a superb fi ddle player with a powerful voice and stage presence. He literally gives the music real kick with his infamous stomp board. Spiers has comes from a strong Morris tradition and makes the melodeon sing. They are highly inventive and the tunes are punched out with rhythmic inventiveness and subtle harmonies. It is impossible to stay still and not smile! This gig is not to be missed and tickets will go quickly.
20:00
Voted best duo in the Radio 2 Folk awards Boden and Spiers have been at the forefront of reinvigorating traditional English music as we know it. Boden is a superb fi ddle player with a powerful voice and stage presence. He literally gives the music real kick with his infamous stomp board. Spiers has comes from a strong Morris tradition and makes the melodeon sing. They are highly inventive and the tunes are punched out with rhythmic inventiveness and subtle harmonies. It is impossible to stay still and not smile! This gig is not to be missed and tickets will go quickly.
Sun 18 May
Irish Sessions with the Sessioneers
12:00 - 14:00
Following a very successful outdoor session last year, we look forward to do it all again in 2008. Please pop along to the Ringers and join in!
12:00 - 14:00
Following a very successful outdoor session last year, we look forward to do it all again in 2008. Please pop along to the Ringers and join in!
Fastest to Canada
20:00
Originally formed back in 1991 by Jacqui Haigh (vocals/guitar) and Andy Collins (vocals/guitar), along with Andy Marr (sax/flute/whistles and vocals). The lineup has evolve over the years and now includes Mo Morgan on drums, and ex Skin The Peeler bass player Richard Ireland. Anyone who's seen Fastest to Canada before will know exactly what to expect: first class folk rock. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of seeing this band before, don't be put off - this is not a band covering the tired and familiar ground that the description "folk rock" might imply!
20:00
Originally formed back in 1991 by Jacqui Haigh (vocals/guitar) and Andy Collins (vocals/guitar), along with Andy Marr (sax/flute/whistles and vocals). The lineup has evolve over the years and now includes Mo Morgan on drums, and ex Skin The Peeler bass player Richard Ireland. Anyone who's seen Fastest to Canada before will know exactly what to expect: first class folk rock. For those of you who haven't had the pleasure of seeing this band before, don't be put off - this is not a band covering the tired and familiar ground that the description "folk rock" might imply!
Sat 17 May
Weekend of Folk
10:00 - 20:00
A grand mixture of concerts and dance featuring Appalachian and Morris dance dis- plays on the Saturday and a big barn dance in the Tithe Barn on the Saturday night followed by Irish sessions and workshops on the Sunday.
10:00 - 20:00
A grand mixture of concerts and dance featuring Appalachian and Morris dance dis- plays on the Saturday and a big barn dance in the Tithe Barn on the Saturday night followed by Irish sessions and workshops on the Sunday.
Nailsea Arts & Dance Festival
12:00 - 17:00
With contributions from many local artists gathered and displayed in the Tithe Barn. The exhibition adds an exciting backdrop to events taking place during the day.
12:00 - 17:00
With contributions from many local artists gathered and displayed in the Tithe Barn. The exhibition adds an exciting backdrop to events taking place during the day.
Applejacks Appalachian Clog Dancers
12:00 - 17:00
Applejacks dance in the Appalachian style, which originates from the Appalachian mountains in the South Eastern states of Northern America. The style has its roots in the dances borught by the early settlers. Over the years, traditional steps from Europe have been combined with those of African and Native American dancers, emerging as the tapping of hobnailed work shoes on kitchen floors and porches. Applejacks choreography provides a performance which is individual and highly enjoyable for both dancers and audience.
12:00 - 17:00
Applejacks dance in the Appalachian style, which originates from the Appalachian mountains in the South Eastern states of Northern America. The style has its roots in the dances borught by the early settlers. Over the years, traditional steps from Europe have been combined with those of African and Native American dancers, emerging as the tapping of hobnailed work shoes on kitchen floors and porches. Applejacks choreography provides a performance which is individual and highly enjoyable for both dancers and audience.
Tiger Feet Appalachian Danders
12:00 - 17:00
Tiger feet are an Appalachian dance group formed in 1997 and based in Cardiff
12:00 - 17:00
Tiger feet are an Appalachian dance group formed in 1997 and based in Cardiff
Rag Morris - Morris dancing at its best!
12:00 - 17:00
Rag Morris has acquired its own inimitable style over the past 25 years - energetic, colourful, comic, a bit 'off-the-wall'. Certainly never boring, and very rarely normal, wearing brilliantly coloured rag shirts and bells. Their repertoire comes from the dances of the Cotwold Hills and the wild Welsh Borders, and we dance with sticks, hankies, bare hands and plastic chickens, to the accompaniment of melodeons, accordions, whistles, drumbs and strohviols.
12:00 - 17:00
Rag Morris has acquired its own inimitable style over the past 25 years - energetic, colourful, comic, a bit 'off-the-wall'. Certainly never boring, and very rarely normal, wearing brilliantly coloured rag shirts and bells. Their repertoire comes from the dances of the Cotwold Hills and the wild Welsh Borders, and we dance with sticks, hankies, bare hands and plastic chickens, to the accompaniment of melodeons, accordions, whistles, drumbs and strohviols.
Tingill Maypole Dance Team
12:00 - 17:00
A very popular local dance team provide fun memories of bygone school days
12:00 - 17:00
A very popular local dance team provide fun memories of bygone school days
Arts and Craft Fair
10:00 - 16:00
Craft Fair and Art Exhibition by local artists.
Among the craft stalls will be the Weston Wood Turners, Jan Ashman with leather goods, Claire Hall with glass and silver jewellery, the North Somerset Quilters, the Nailsea and Backwell Knit and Natter group, Barbara Burden with sculptures and hand-made cards by Chris Simmons. Becky Turner will also have a display of her animal portraits. Work will be on sale and there will also be some demonstrations. Local Art work will be displayed and will be on sale.
So plan ahead for a really special present for friends and family!!
10:00 - 16:00
Craft Fair and Art Exhibition by local artists.
Among the craft stalls will be the Weston Wood Turners, Jan Ashman with leather goods, Claire Hall with glass and silver jewellery, the North Somerset Quilters, the Nailsea and Backwell Knit and Natter group, Barbara Burden with sculptures and hand-made cards by Chris Simmons. Becky Turner will also have a display of her animal portraits. Work will be on sale and there will also be some demonstrations. Local Art work will be displayed and will be on sale.
So plan ahead for a really special present for friends and family!!