Presenting live acoustic music in Twickenham most Sundays, at Patchworks, The Cabbage Patch pub, 2 minutes from Twickenham Station
TwickFolk has been presenting live music in South West London since January 1983. We are now one of the best-known and most highly respected hosts of live acoustic, folk, blues and Americana in South East England. We aim to book the best quality acts across a broad range of genres – traditional and contemporary music from Britain, Europe and beyond. Doors open at 7.45pm, for music at 8pm. The Cabbage Patch serves a selection of real ales and craft beers alongside everything you’d expect of a pub, including food.
Coming up at TwickFolk:
4 October: Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For three decades, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From their roots in 90’s folk supergroup Equation through to becoming a revered duo in the folk music scene, this multi award-winning folk music couple continue to exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary acoustic music.
Last year saw them celebrate 30 years of their musical partnership with the release of their first live concert album. Entitled Another Day At The Circus, it perfectly encapsulates the intimate poignancy of an evening with a couple at the top of their game. Tonight’s performance will feature some exciting new material as well as their best-loved favourites.
Kathryn and Sean have twice been voted BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo as well as winning Best Duo honours from both Spiral Earth and Fatea Magazine.
“Folk music for the modern age” – The Telegraph
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11 October: Singaround: Informal, unplugged song circle
Another of our very popular singaround evenings.
Expect anything from sea shanties to psychedelia, with a mix of original songs, traditional songs and covers of well known and less known songs. Some performers will take requests on the night.
If you fancy a go at singing in public, then this is the place to start.
If you just want to sit back and listen, that’s also fine. In fact listening, and paying attention to the words and music, is what an evening of folk is all about.
We welcome anyone with a song or a tune to play. Or a poem or a story tell. Expect a warm welcome and a supportive ring of singers and audience.
Non-performers are welcome to come and there is no need to pre-book.
… Continue reading. →18 October: Jack Rutter
Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter has established himself as one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene in recent years. A hugely engaging stage presence, his soaring vocal, powerhouse guitar and bouzouki playing and masterful arrangements of traditional songs and contemporary covers have enthralled audiences from the largest festival main stages to the most intimate folk clubs.
His critically acclaimed third album, This Is Something Constant, is a compelling and spellbinding showcase of gripping story ballads and upbeat festival-stage firecrackers, perfectly pitched and delivered with soaring, crystal clear vocals that breathe new life into ancient tales.
Jack made his first visit to TwickFolk in 2023 and we are delighted to welcome him back for what promises to be an exceptional evening.
“Jack Rutter is one of the most enthralling folk singers, guitarists & musicians on the British folk scene today – with This Is Something Constant, the final release in a trilogy, he has hit the highest watermark to date” – Folk Radio UK
“Singular and compelling; one of the finest singers in folk today” – Songlines
“An outstanding performer” – The Independent
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TwickFolk is a registered charity, no 1159059, and is affiliated to Folk21, a loose affiliation of folk clubs who are trying new avenues of gaining audiences
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See our YouTube playlist of highlights from previous TwickFolk events