Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival – 19th June to 6th July 2013

Run by the Family Folk-up gang, Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival, last seen in November 2011, makes a welcome return today.

This year’s festival takes place from Thursday 19th June to Sunday 7th July at venues across the city and features concerts, music sessions, and free gigs.

Festival Curator, Will Hughes, says that Liverpool is a city of music and tradition. But what is Liverpool’s traditional music?

“There are many answers to this question. Liverpool is such a musical city because of the open arms with which it welcomes new people, culture and music and so it is continually creating a new and enriched community. That is why traditional music in Liverpool today consists of everything from English folk songs, traditional Irish music and sea shanties to old-time country music, blues, ragtime and Dixieland.”

“When compiling the festival programme this year we have attempted to bring together and include everything that demonstrates and exemplifies the magnificent wealth of traditional music of all styles and genres still being performed, appreciated and adored by scores of people all over the city, every week, every month or every now and then…”

“Liverpool is blessed with a host of exceptional artists, committed promoters and unique venues that keep the wonder of traditional music alive.  We hope that you find something new to whet your musical appetite, tug at your heart strings or get your toes tapping.”

The full programme of events, plus any changes or updates, can be found at the festival’s website liverpoolfolkandroots.co.uk

 

FREE GIG

Wednesday 19th June

Liz Green
at The Caledonia, Caledonia Street

Eccentric and rather magical;
an extraordinary voice and enchanting mix of muddy blues-tinged folk songs

From 8pm – FREE

CONCERT

Thursday 20th June

Mellowtone and Ceremony Concerts present…
Nancy Elizabeth at Leaf Tea Shop, Bold Street

Nancy Elizabeth is an astounding folk singer and multi-instrumentalist. Touring in support of her album ‘Dancing’ – it is her lightness of touch as a musician, songwriter, producer and performer that sets Nancy apart from the crowd. While the adventurous sounds she conjures conspire to create a mesmeric physical effect, the emotional purity of the lyrics is just as powerful.

Doors 8pm. Tickets £6.50.

CONCERT

Saturday 22nd June

Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival presents…
An Evening of Sea Shanties and Maritime Songs at The Nordic Church, Park Lane
featuring…

Hughie Jones – Former member of The Spinners and the most admired Maritime singer-songwriter performing today
Lizzie Nunnery – A captivating new voice in British folk
Loctup Together – Astounding close harmony singing duo with an amazing repertoire of folk and maritime songs
Bob Conroy – Founding member of US maritime group ‘Stout’ and acclaimed banjo player
Dave Owen – A charismatic and talented singer and guitarist with an expert knowledge of traditional songs

Doors 7:30pm. Tickets £5 – on sale here.

CONCERT

Sunday 23rd June

Liverpool Acoustic Live presents…
Martyn Joseph at Sefton Park Palm House

Martyn Joseph is as performer like no other. Touring in support of a brand new studio album “Songs for the Coming Home”, shades of Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews there may be – but he stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

Doors 7pm, 7:30pm start. Tickets £15 from here.

FREE GIG

Sunday 23rd June

The Loose Moose String Band
at The Caledonia, Caledonia Street
Liverpool’s one and only bluegrass supergroup

From 8pm – FREE

MUSIC SESSION

Monday 24th June

Traditional Irish Session
at The Edinburgh, Sandown Lane
From 8pm – FREE

FOLK CLUB

Wednesday 26th June

Everyman Folk Club presents Bob Conroy and Bob Wright
at Osqa’s Sports Bar, Oldham Street

From 8pm – FREE

MUSIC SESSION

Wednesday 26th June

Cajun Session
at The Caledonia, Caledonia Street
From 8pm – FREE

FOLK CLUB

Thursday 27th June
Woody Guthrie Folk Club at The Ship and Mitre
Hosted by Alun Parry. Full details at woodyfolkclub.wordpress.com
Tickets £3 in advance here

CONCERT

Friday 28th June

Liverpool Acoustic Live presents…
Luke Jackson at The View Two Gallery, Mathew Street
with support from Phil Chisnall and Luke Cusato

Luke is a rising 18 year old Roots singer/songwriter and 2013 sees him nominated for both the Horizon Award for Best Emerging Talent and the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. With a bold, show-stopping voice and finely honed guitar skills, Luke is a confident and captivating performer who demonstrates an astonishing maturity.

Doors 8pm, 8:30pm start. Tickets £6 in advance here, £7.50 on the door.

FREE GIG

Friday 28th June

The Downtown Dixie Band
at The Caledonia, Caledonia Street
Traditional Dixie Jazz 7 piece band

From 8pm – FREE

CONCERT

Saturday 29th June

The Corduroy Folk Club presents…
David Hirst with Lizzie Nunnery at The Ship and Mitre

David Hirst is an alternative folk singer from Liverpool, whose dreamy acoustics and humble crooning makes him an intriguing artist.
Think Chris Isaak, Roddy Frame and Gotye wrapped up in vintage sepia film, and you get an idea of what David Hirst sounds like.
Lizzie Nunnery is a Liverpool based folk singer, songwriter and playwright whose captivating style and originality has gained praise and support from a diverse range of DJs including Radio 1’s Rob da Bank and Radio 2’s Mike Harding,

Doors 8pm. Tickets £5.

FREE GIG

Saturday 29th June

The Rip Roaring Success
at The Caledonia, Caledonia Street
Western Swing Violin, Guitar & Bass

From 8pm – FREE

MUSIC SESSION

Monday 1st July

Traditional Irish Session
at The Edinburgh, Sandown Lane?
From 8pm – FREE

FREE GIG

Wednesday 3rd July

The Basement Folk and Open Mic
at The Caledonia, Caledonia Street
From 8pm – FREE

FOLK CLUB

Wednesday 3rd July

Everyman Folk Club
at Osqa’s Sports Bar, Oldham Street
From 8pm – FREE

CONCERT

Friday 5th July

‘The Darktown Strutters Ball’ at The Kazimier
An evening of Hillbilly, Jazz, old-time, hokum, stomps, rags, reels and two step featuring
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra and Sid Bailey’s No Good Punchin’ Clowns.
More acts to be announced.

Doors 8:30pm. £5 on the door.

FREE EVENT

Saturday 6th July

Children’s Concert and Workshop
at The Nordic Church, Park Lane
Traditional songs, nursey rhymes and fairy tales for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Bring your little ones to listen, sing and play along.

From 11am

CONCERT

Saturday 6th July

Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival and The Village present…

‘A Ragtime Closing Party’ at The Nordic Church, Park Lane

We bring the festival to a close 1920’s style with an evening of ragtime, syncopated jazz and muddy blues featuring the incomparable talents of Serious Sam Barrett and S.J. Downes. More details and full line-up to be announced.

From 8pm. Tickets £5 – on sale soon!

 

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Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival – 19th June to 6th July 2013