What’s On

Your guide to folk events in Coventry and Warwickshire.

We’ve linked to a new calendar format which should make more local folk events accessible and easy to update. Just click on the maroon lettering below – or scroll down for individual listing of forthcoming events.

Cov & Warks Folk Events Listing

If you are planning any folk event in the CV postcode area – big concert, back-room singaround, online performance, dance display, or whatever, click here to email us, providing the following details:

  • Date, start-time and end-time
  • Name of venue
  • Type of event
  • Artists/performers appearing
  • Location including postcode
  • Description – including how to book tickets, web links, etc
Please note that information on this page is based on advertising and public announcements by the venues and/or events organisers.
While every effort is made to ensure that details provided here are correct, CVFolk cannot guarantee its accuracy which is why we include contact information for each event so that you can check and confirm if necessary,

Feb
17
Mon
Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet @ Temperance
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet return after their phenomenal 2024 tour, “They Want What You’ve Got.” This tour followed their stunning headline performance at the Manchester Folk Expo, where they captivated the audience with their unique blend of musical styles and infectious energy. We saw them there and just HAD to book them.

Ríoghnach Connolly, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, leads Honeyfeet with her eclectic taste for musical adventure. Together, they drive a broad terrain of musical textures, from esoteric protest songs to foot-tapping and floor-thumping dance rhythms. Known for her deadpan wit and broad, smiling on-stage banter, Connolly delights in sharing her multicultural voyage of discovery, pushing aside life’s banality in favor of mischievous energy and creative joy.

Traditional and folk music are fundamental to Connolly’s musical canon. Drawing from a long line of singers on both sides of her family, she channels the music of her grandparents and incorporates a breadth of styles and folk traditions from around the world. Her voice seamlessly blends elements of Sean-nós Caoineamh, West African griot, and American deep-south resonance. Connolly also performs in a more traditional form with Stuart McCallum as The Breath, while her performances with Honeyfeet are known for their heavily layered and theatrical songs. They played Temperance in May and were extraordinary. We can’t wait to hear the loud dancy version!

The Honeyfeet lineup includes Lorien Garth Edwards on bass, Ellis Davies on guitar, John Ellis on keyboards, Biff Roxby on brass, and Phill Howley on drums. An eclectic troupe based in Manchester, Honeyfeet’s sound spans from big-band swing to Alabama blues-tinged folk, all held together by Connolly’s powerful vocals and flute.

Honeyfeet’s album, *Orange Whip*, released in March 2018, was met with critical acclaim and was BBC 6 Music’s Album of the Day. The band’s energetic and captivating performances have made them a staple on the festival circuit, headlining stages at Shambala, Beautiful Days, Cambridge Folk Festival, Glastonbury, Boomtown, Wilderness, Secret Garden Party, and Kendal Calling – to name but a few!

This promises to be our gig of the year. They are loud and great fun. We can’t wait!

Wychbury @ Warwick Folk Club
Feb 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Performers Slots and Guest Night Reservations

Don’t forget to book a slot as a performer email us at folkclub.warwick@gmail.com

It’s a good idea to reserve seats for guest nights in advance by sending an email to us at folkclub.warwick@gmail.com you can then pay on the night.

Please remember to include a contact phone number so that we can get in touch if there are any late changes to the programme.

Fox Acoustic Sessions @ Fox Inn
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Fox Acoustic is an intimate singaround.   Music of any style on any instrument.

Quigleys Music Session @ Quigleys
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Monday and Saturday night sessions have been going on now for 30 years Featuring Eric, Bob and Leslie Robson, Phil Gregg, Robin, Joe Heckles, Terry Mc Hugh, and Trevor from the famous Daventry Boyz. Occasionally Dave Broadfield.

‘CovTrad’ traditional music session @ Humber Hotel
Feb 17 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Free casual music session focused on traditional tunes from Britain and Ireland with bits of Americana, Skandi, etc.

If you are a beginner with only a few tunes, let us know and we’ll join in at a speed that works for you.

Feb
18
Tue
Coventry Comhaltas – Irish instrument lessons plus Sessions. @ The Hearsall Inn
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

The Coventry Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We are dedicated to promoting Irish music, dance and language.

We hold music classes for a range of traditional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, button accordion, mandolin and bodhran, every Tuesday evening commencing at 7.00 pm for tin whistle and 7.30 pm for all other instruments. Lessons are £2 per week with the first taster lesson absolutely free. Details on https://coventrycomhaltas.wordpress.com/about/

Classes are followed by a session in which musicians of all abilities are welcome to come along and join in. If you do not play an instrument but enjoy listening to Irish music you are also more than welcome to join us.

Causton & Walker @ Wurzel Bush folk club
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Fuelled by Penni McLaren Walker’s guitar work and beautiful songs accompanied by Bryan’s exquisite mandolin playing, Causton and Walker have amassed a popular following with their entertaining foot-tapping, moving music.
Floor spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact us or message via Facebook to reserve a space.
https://www.wurzelbush.org/

 

Songwriting – with either Ellie Gowers, Stylusboy, or Lauren South @ Warwick Arts Centre - Helen Martin Studio
Feb 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

SONGWRITING

Every Tue during term (Till June 24th)

times 8pm – 10pm

Warwickshire based songwriter, Ellie Gowers returns  with Steve Jones (aka Stylusboy) and Lauren South to deliver a series of workshops across the year. Whether you’re just starting your songwriting journey or are looking to refine your craft then these free sessions are for you. Helen Martin Studio FREE

https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/r8W-songwriting-workshopsautumn-2024/?sfnsn=scwspmo 

Feb
19
Wed
Kenilworth Acoustic Sessions – Traditional @ Kenilworth Centre
Feb 19 @ 11:45 am – 1:45 pm


Please note – now starts 11.45am

Gerry Colvin Band + Phil Benson @ Atherstone Folk Club
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Free admission – paper money Jug collection

Floor-spots available! Just email Phil Benson and ask.

phil@atherstonefolkclub.org.uk