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First Saturday of the month
Next session is on Saturday 4th May 2019
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8:00 - 11.00 |
The Coopers Arms Crowborough TN6 1SN |
Ian and Jane Boulton |
Folk at the Coopers Arms
We are acoustic only and welcome all abilities playing music, singing, telling stories or jokes. |
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First Sunday afternoon of the month
Next session is on Sunday 5th May 2019
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12:00 - 2.30 |
The Volunteer, 12 Eastgate St, Lewes BN7 2LP |
Bryan Creer |
Instrumental, mainly traditional English.
Closed in May if it's Bank Holiday weekend. |
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First Sunday evening of the month
Next session is on Sunday 5th May 2019
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8:30 |
The Crown, Newick |
Alan Rae |
| Open acoustic jam session at the Crown every first Sunday of the month starting 8.30pm. We do a lot of traditional stuff but also some golden oldies etc... |
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First Sunday evening of the month
No session on Monday May 6th
Next session is on Sunday 2nd June 2019
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8:00 |
The Gun and Spitroast, Horsmonden |
Gavin Atkin |
The aim is to play a good mix of mainly English tunes, including whatever people bring along, as well as our own favourites and a good helping of the tunes folks have been been looking at during the Wednesday night classes
(see the http://www.singdanceandplay.net/free-traditional-music-classes-at-the-gun-and-spitroast-horsmonden/ site for details).
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First Sunday evening of the month
Next session is on Sunday 5th May 2019
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7:30 |
Famous Green Man, 71 High Street, Ewell Village, Surrey, KT17 1RX |
Helena Cooper
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Broadly in the English tradition, the session is designed to be welcoming to intermediate and beginner players and will include a steady-speed hour with tunes from a provided list.
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First Monday evening of the month
Next session is on Monday 6th May 2019
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8:30-11:00 |
The Greets Inn, Warnham |
Ring Polly Dare on 01403 248387 |
| English tunes session. |
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First Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 7th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
John Harvey, Lewes |
Valmai Goodyear |
| Instrumental, mainly traditional English.
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First Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 7th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Red Lion, Shoreham BN43 5TE |
Annie |
| An informal gathering of 'Last Orders' playing mostly Irish songs and
instrumentals. Anyone is welcome to come and listen or play a tune or
sing a song. Mostly Irish, but English and Scottish welcome.
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First Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 7th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Alton Steady Session |
David Johnson
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| A monthly session aimed at beginner and improving musicians at the Three Horsehoes in East Worldham, GU34 3AE, so if you’d like to play some mainly English tunes at a ‘slow and steady’ pace, please do come along. There will be no pressure!
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First and third Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 7th May 2019
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8:30 |
Gavin Atkin |
Free traditional music classes by Gavin Atkin.
They're not sessions exactly (we tend to focus on only a few tunes each time) but they will be of interest to some of the same people.
http://www.singdanceandplay.net/free-traditional-music-classes-at-the-gun-and-spitroast-horsmonden/
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First Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 7th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Green Man, Horsted Keynes |
Brian Reynolds |
| Open to all singers and musicians; in fact anyone who enjoys performing and listening to others.
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First Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 1st May 2019
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7.30 - 10.00 |
Beechwood Hall Hotel, Worthing |
Amaryllis Gunn
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The South Downs Folk Singers - songs of the South Downs
Voices only! Come and join us: we perform at local gigs too.
http://southdownsfolksingers.blogspot.co.uk/
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First Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 1st May 2019
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7.30 - 10.00 |
The Squirrel Inn, Hurtmore |
Kevin Gorton 01483 415962 |
| The sessions are mainly traditional English, Scottish and Irish but we do have some other types of music.<
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Second Sunday evening of the month.
Next session is on Sunday 12th May 2019
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8pm |
The George Hotel, Henfield |
Mike Ainscough |
| An eclectic mix of blues, rags, reels and airs...
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Second Sunday evening of the month.
Next session is on Sunday 12th May 2019
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8pm |
The Jenny Lind, Hastings |
Paul |
| Irish Traditional Music Session run by Hastings Comhaltas branch. First hour is a slow session for learners. |
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Second Sunday evening of the month
Next session is on Sunday 12th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
The Laughing Fish, Isfield |
Will Duke |
| Instrumental, mainly traditional English. |
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Second Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 14th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Elephant and Castle, Lewes |
Bryan Creer |
Concertinas Anonymous. Concertina practice session. All systems, beginners welcome.
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Second Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 14th May 2019
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8:00-10:00 |
The Star, Alfriston |
Andy and Mac |
Folk and Acoustic music with guests
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Second Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 14th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Prince of Wales, 49 South Road, Newhaven BN9 9QL  |
Paul Pops Vaughan |
| A small friendly gathering with no strict format or rules. The locals enjoy the music and an appreciative landlord provides snacks.....and the occasional pint! |
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Second Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 8th May 2019
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8:00 - 11:00 |
The Roundhill, 100 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 4SG |
Saskia Jackson |
| Informal and friendly group playing English instrumental dance tunes. All acoustic players welcome, of any level. We usually have a mix including melodeons, concertinas, strings, guitar and woodwind. Please join our Facebook group 'English Dance Tunes Sessions @ The Roundhill' for the latest information. |
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Second Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 8th May 2019
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8:30-11:00 |
The Royal Oak, Pett |
- Chris Hamblin |
| This is an open gathering of musicians sharing in the extensive repertory of Irish session tunes.
Instrumentalists who have some knowledge of Irish tunes are welcome to join in, anyone is welcome to come along, sit down, have a drink and listen. Session usually led by Chris Hamblin, Charlie Gask & Friends |
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Second Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 8th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
The Lamb, 10 Fisher Street, Lewes, BN7 2DG |
Michi Mathias |
Fiddle & banjo tunes from American old-time Appalachian stringband tradition.
Usually closed in August. |
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Second Thursday evening of the month
Next session is on Thursday 9th May 2019 |
8:30 |
The Old House, West Street, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1BY |
Ann Wade
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| Mainly English traditional tunes with a few songs |
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Third Monday evening of the month
Next session is on Monday 20th May 2019
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8:30-11:00 |
The White Horse, Maplehurst |
Ring Polly Dare on 01403 248387 |
French tunes session, with a few poems. Tunes from England and Continental Europe very welcome as well.
Ring Polly to check that it is on during the summer. |
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Third Monday evening of the month
Next session is on Monday 20th May 2019
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9:00-11:00 |
Bridge Inn, Shoreham by Sea BN43 5TE.
Variable so check the website. |
Shoreham Sessions |
| The music mainly originates from the folk tradition, and might have come from England, Scotland, Ireland or elsewhere |
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Third Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 21st May 2019
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8:00-10:30 |
Now at Sandra's house. Check with Elizabeth or Sandra for the address. |
Elizabeth Rimmington |
Bring songs, tunes and storytelling - whatever you
find interesting and/or want to share with us, but
be prepared for us to want to learn all about it.
Bring your own beverages. |
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Third Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 21st May 2019
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7.30 - 10.00 |
John Harvey, Lewes |
Tina Cox
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The South Downs Folk Singers - songs of the South Downs
Voices only! Come and join us: we perform at local gigs too.
http://southdownsfolksingers.blogspot.co.uk/
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Third Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 21st May 2019
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7.30 - 10.00 |
The Albion, 33 George Street, Old Town, Hastings, TN34 3EA |
Alan Jeffries
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| Mainly English tunes with a few traditional songs thrown in. Runs from 20:00 to around 22:30.
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Third Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 15th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
The Rose and Crown, Fletching |
Alan Rae |
| While most of our repertoire is folk music of one sort or another our definition of “Folk” is pretty elastic so if you want to play some blues or acoustic rock you will be very welcome. |
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Third Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 15th May 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Frimhurst Family Home, Guildford Road, Frimley Green, Surrey, GU16 6NU |
Jason French |
| Surrey Bluegrass Jam. |
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Third Wednesday evening of the month
Next session is on Wednesday 15th May 2019
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9:00-11:00 |
Folk By The Fireside at The Woolpack, Burgess Hill, RH15 8NN |
Dan Whaley |
| Eclectic, acoustic singaround, with absolutely all styles welcomed. We adhere to the “All music is folk music –I ain’t never heard no horse sing” point of view. |
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Third Thursday evening of the month
Next session is on Thursday 16th May 2019
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9:00-11:00 |
The Stag Inn, Hastings TN34 3BJ |
Ring Sian Hayward 01424 427985 |
| Rattlebag (a 4-piece acappella folk group) host this singaround on the third thursday of the month at The Stag Inn, Hastings Old Town.
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Third Thursday evening of the month
Next session is on Thursday 16th May 2019
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7.45 |
The Three Moles, Selham, Selham OR The Chichester Inn, Chichester - please check the website each month |
Julie Thurston
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The South Downs Folk Singers - songs of the South Downs
Voices only! Come and join us: we perform at local gigs too.
http://southdownsfolksingers.blogspot.co.uk/
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Third Sunday evening of the month
Next session is on Sunday 21st April 2019
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8:00 onwards |
The Wheatsheaf, 34 Kingston Road, Ewell. KT17 2AA |
Alan Mead
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The Ewell Sessions
7.30pm slow session for newish players or anyone that doesn’t mind playing slowly. 8pm onwards a more regular session, informal, plenty of steady tunes mostly traditional English.
http://www.theewellsessions.net/ |
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Fourth Monday evening of the month
Next session is on Monday 22nd April 2019
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8:30 onwards |
The Partridge, Partridge Green |
Mick Bullen or ring Brian Skinner on 01403 865130 |
| No particular focus - tunes, songs, whatever! Now hosted by Brian
Skinner, Tim Carter and Mick Bullen |
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Fourth Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Elephant and Castle, Lewes |
Bryan Creer |
Lewes Favourites session tunes practice session.
Come and learn some of the tunes played in local sessions. We run through them at a sensible speed as many times as you like. |
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Fourth Sunday evening of the month
Next session is on Sunday 28th April 2019 |
8:30-11.00 |
The Plough, Lower Beeding |
Brian Skinner
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| English music session at The Plough, Lower Beeding. Fourth Sundays - not when its Christmas Day. Lead by Brian Skinner, Marilyn and Phil Jarrett.
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Last Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 30th April 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
The Swan, Worthing |
Freddie Adams |
| Mostly English, but with a bit of French and Irish thrown in for good measure. |
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Last Tuesday evening of the month
Next session is on Tuesday 30th April 2019
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8:00-11:00 |
Red Lion, Shoreham BN43 5TE |
Will Flewett |
Irish Traditional Music Session.
Hosted by Will Flewett (Uilleann Pipes and mandolin), Sue Johnston (fiddle, vocals), John Brewins (whistles, flute, vocals, guitar). |
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Last Friday evening of the month
Next session is on Friday 26th April 2019
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8.30 |
The Royal Oak, Whatlington |
Paul |
| Irish Traditional Music Session. |
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Last Sunday evening of the month (except Bank Holiday weekend when it will be the Monday)
Next session is on Sunday 28th April 2019
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8:00-10:30 |
The White Horse Pub, Ditchling |
Ian Chisholm |
| Ballads and blues, rags reels and airs, an eclectic acoustic session.
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Last Sunday evening of the month
from September to April
Next session is on Sunday 28th April 2019
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8:00 |
Castle Inn, Crook Road, Castle Hill, Brenchley, Kent, Kent, TN12 7BN |
Gavin Atkin |
Starting at 8pm and continuing until it's time to sing Nellie Dean.
The style's very much mixed tunes, stepping and singing, and the material's trad and old fashioned.
They're chaired sessions with featured guests, but there's no entry charge.
http://www.singdanceandplay.net/free-traditional-music-classes-at-the-gun-and-spitroast-horsmonden/
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| Every Sunday afternoon |
4:00-6:00 |
The Bugle, Brighton |
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| Predominantly Irish tunes. |
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| Every Sunday evening |
8.45 for 9.00 |
The Mitre, Brighton |
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| Singaround. |
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| Every Sunday evening |
7.30 |
The Chimney House ,28 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton BN1 5DF |
Robin Doody |
| Front Room Folk play a wide range of traditional and contemporary folk tunes from English, Celtic, French, Swedish, American to a handful of our own tunes and the occasional song.
New players of all levels are very welcome! To make it easier we're totally cool with playing from dots which are all stashed online. And there's always a friendly shoulder to look over on the night.
Check Front Room Folk on Facebook or Twitter @FrontRoomFolk and frontroomfolk.org.uk and please pop along to say hello some time! |
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| Every Monday evening |
9 p.m. start |
The Admiral, Brighton |
Mandy Murray |
Mainly Irish tunes but also some Swedish, French, English and American.
Line up is Mandy Murray,Ben Paley and Jim Birch,musicians and singers welcome |
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| Every Monday evening |
9 p.m. start |
The Star, Godalming,Surrey |
Kevin Gorton 01483 415962 |
| The sessions are mainly traditional English, Scottish and Irish but we do have some other types of music. |
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| Every Wednesday evening |
9 p.m. start |
The Pond, Brighton |
Ring Kluggers on 01273 692849 or Ian on 01273 509552 |
| Singaround |
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Every four weeks on a Sunday evening
Next session is on Sunday 21st April 2019
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8:00 |
Fitzherberts, Brighton |
Vince Purcell |
| Old Time American session run by Vince and friends |
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