Updated 15/03/24

 

Welcome to our most basic of websites!

We hope it provides you with most of the information you want and all of the information you need.

 

Almost all of our gigs take place at:

Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott,

Nr. HINDHEAD, Surrey GU26 6TZ

 

 

For further information or ticket reservations for all of our events, either call:

Des O'Byrne on: 01428 607096

or e-mail:

grayshottfolkclub@btinternet.com

 

Established in January 2011, Grayshott Folk Club brings you the very best in Folk, Roots and Acoustic live music events.

We generally host one or two events most months and have a well-appointed and comfortable venue, which has wonderful facilities for both performers and audience alike, as well as having superb acoustics.

 

We run a  fully-licensed Bar, which stocks a range of locally-sourced Bitters (from the Triple fff Brewery near Alton and Langham's Brewery, near Midhurst).

 

We also stock Wine, Cider, Lager and a variety of soft drinks are also available.

Perhaps you might prefer Tea or Coffee?

 

We sell all of these at reasonable prices. 

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Below you will find information about our confirmed gig for December 2023:

 

Next Up:

 

Friday 22nd March 2024 @ 7.30pm

 

SAM KELLY with JAMIE FRANCIS

 

This gig has been rescheduled from June 2023, when Sam was taken ill. Fortunately, he received the best possible treatment and was prescribed the right medicine so now he is as right as rain and fired up, ready to visit Grayshott.

 

Sam and Jamie first met at University in 2010. They shared similar tastes in music and had backgrounds in the Irish music culture.

They have played together ever since and have an instinctive and passionate musical bond, on stage. Sam mainly plays Guitar and sings and although Jamie is also an accomplished guitarist, in this duo he specialises in the Banjo.

 

Sam is a BBC Radio 2 award-winning Folk singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. He leads Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys (nominated for Best Group at the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk awards) and Jamie is a founder member. Many of the other Lost boys have played at Grayshott with other Folk outfits.

 

Bristol-based Sam and Jamie are two of the most respected and innovative musicians on the current UK Folk scene. Together, they perform inventive interpretations of traditional Folk songs and tunes, as well as toe-tapping original compositions at Folk Clubs, venues and Festivals. Between songs they regale audiences with humorous anecdotes and tales of their misadventures on the road.

 

When not busy with The Lost Boys, Sam is a regular member of Kate Rusby's touring band and he has been invited to play alongside; Seth Lakeman, Kris Drever, Phil Beer and John McCusker.

Equally, Jamie has appeared on stage with; Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, among others.

 

Come along to listen to two young rising stars in the Folk firmament.

 

Meanwhile,listen to them here:

 

"Hickathrift":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVRXxN0SGsI

 

"Little Sadie":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAdH7vgKnbE

 

Tickets £15

 

In person from Grayshott Post Office

By phone on 01428 607096

Or online,through ENTS 24

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Monday 22nd April 2024 @ 7.30pm

 

THE LEISURE SOCIETY

 

 

The Leisure Society first played for us at Grayshott Village Hall on Saturday 21st September 2019. We had plans in place to re-book them in January 2021 but a little thing called Covid delayed their return so we are finally delighted to be welcoming back our favourite Indie Pop/Folk band to Grayshott Folk Club!

 

Founded in 2006 when fellow Burton-on Trent musicians Nick Hemming and Christian Hardy joined forces, The Leisure Society set about producing songs that have meaningful lyrics, memorable melodies and the highest possible production standards.

 

Their first album, "Sleeper" was released in 2009 and quickly gained the attention of those who know a thing or two about music; Dermot O'Leary, Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie as well as Guy Garvey (from Elbow), who chose "The Last Of The Melting Snow" as one of his songs of the year.

It was also nominated for an Ivor Novello Award. 

Listen to it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MhHXAIGhQQ

That same debut album contained another song that was also nominated for an Ivor Novello award and it was called "Save It For Someone Who Cares"

Listen to it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtKuu2IZ8b8

The Leisure Society started as they meant to continue........

 

 

The Leisure Society have never been ones to rest on their laurels. They've continued to produce brilliant Pop/Folk songs and have now released five outstanding albums.

They have toured and collaborated with artists including;

Ray Davies (The Kinks), Brian Eno, Laura Marling, Neil Hannon (The Divine Comedy), Richard Thompson, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott (The Beautiful South).

 

Here is a selection of the songs you'll be able to hear at Grayshott:

 

"Fight For Everyone":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFp1aR2YTAY

 

"The Beat Of A Drum":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmqY2t00Szc

 

"You've Got The Universe":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TqeHXxp600

 

The disruption of Covid created problems for us all and The Leisure Society have yet to release their delayed sixth album but when they visit us as part of their nationwide "Into The Arms of Hope" Tour 2024, they promise a selection of favourites from their back catalogue as well as some carefully chosen newer songs, written during and after the Covid pandemic.

 

One such song was released in 2023, in order to keep loyal fans happy and it features the band's long time admirer and friend, Brain Eno.

 It is called "Brave Are The Waves". Listen to it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrN4ISf4o6g&list=RDhrN4ISf4o6g&start_radio=1

 

Having played a string of "incredibly uplifting" gigs in November 2023, founding members Nick Hemming (Guitar/Vocals), Christian Hardy (Keyboards) and Mike Sidell (Violin), can't wait to share their music with us all again.

 

We can't recommend this band strongly enough and we can't wait to welcome them back again....... 

 

Tickets £18

 

Call 01428 607096 to reserve yours

or

order them online from Ents24 at:

https://www.ents24.com/nr-hindhead-events/grayshott-village-hall-1/the-leisure-society/6999036

 

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Friday 10th May 2024 @ 7.30pm

 

STEVE WICKHAM (The Waterboys)

with RAY COEN

 

"Fisherman's Blues" The Waterboys:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4UQJwd3awQ

 

"All Will Be Well" Steve Wickham:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvKyxcMNn-k

 

Tickets £18

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Friday 31st May 2024 @ 7.30pm

 

MERRY HELL

 

The Wigan Wanderers return with their unique brand of uplifting and joyous Folk/Rock. From their pevious visits, we already know how this band takes an audience and drags it kicking and screaming along with it. Right from the start, Band and audience become one and before you know it, the whole hall full of people are swaying singing along to anthemic songs such as "Bury Me Naked":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8XSJjpYdA4

or

"Come On England":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SDJawQiyMc

 

Resistance is futile. Whatever happens, you'll be swept up by the europhic sounds and the ever-optimistic vibe that this band generates, wherever they play.

 

 

 

Don't delay. They've already played to packed houses at Grayshott and are selling out gigs, all over the country.

 

Tickets £18

 

Call 01428 607096 to reserve yours

or order online from Ents 24 at:

https://www.ents24.com/nr-hindhead-events/grayshott-village-hall-1/merry-hell/7002452

 

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Saturday 20th July 2024 @ 7.30pm

 

RUM RAGGED

 

Newfoundland has a strong tradition of Folk music, going back generations. Understandably, many songs are about the sea and the fishing industry and the skilful playing of the musicians from this part of the World are legendary.

 

We are therefore delighted to present Rum Ragged, who will be touring the UK and visiting Grayshott to entertain us. They are a four-piece band, whose players play guitar, banjo, button accordion,

 

Tickets 

 

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Between March 2020 and June 2021, the Covid pandemic meant that events were beyond our control and whilst we had to postpone a dozen gigs or more during that time, we are proud to say that we still managed to put on some socially-distanced, limited capacity gigs and witnessed some memorable musical performances between lock downs, those being:

 

Katherine Priddy/Jon Wilks

September 26th 2020

 

Zoe Wren + Hannah Dorman

October 22nd 2020

 

Police Dog Hogan

Friday 25th June 2021

 

We sincerely thank all of these performers for putting on excellent shows, despite the obvious challenges that the Covid-19 situation created.

 

We would also like to thank those willing and supportive punters who kept the faith and helped us stay afloat, when so many were sinking.......

 

Since restrictions were fully lifted in July 2021, we have all thoroughly enjoyed cracking gigs by:

 

Friday 6th August 2021

MERRY HELL 

 

Sunday 5th September 2021

SERIOUS CHILD WITH ANDY RUDDY

+ KIRSTY MCGEE

 

Saturday 30th October 2021

INDIA ELECTRIC CO.

 

Saturday 6th November 2021

THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS

 

Friday 12th November 2021

COIG

+ COPPER VIPER

 

Friday 28th January 2022

NIALL MCNAMEE & BAND

 

Saturday 19th March 2022

THE TRIALS OF CATO

 

Friday 22nd April 2022

CUA

+ ANTOINE & OWENA

 

Friday 14th May 2022

HONEY & THE BEAR with FRIENDS

 

Friday 15th July 2022

BOB FOX

 

Saturday 6th August 2022

THE OCELOTS

 

Saturday September 2022

KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN

 

Saturday 15th October 2022

BLACKBEARD'S TEA PARTY 

 

Friday 4th November 2022

STEVE WICKHAM & RAY COEN

+ Rebecca Jayne

 

Saturday December 3rd 2022

INDIA ELECTRIC CO.

 

Friday 16th December 2022

ST. AGNES' FOUNTAIN

SOLD OUT

 

Saturday 28th January 2023

BARN DANCE/CEILIDH WITH: THE HOG'S BACK BAND

 

Saturday 11th February 2023

KITEWING

(Alden & Patterson with The Shackleton Trio)

 

Saturday 24th March 2023

THE HONEYBEES

(Odette Michell, Amy Goddard, Zoe Wren)

 

Saturday 22nd April 2023

THE OCELOTS

(Ashley & Brandon Watson)

+ Hannah Scott

 

Friday 26th May 2023

JOHN BLEK

 

Saturday 5th August 2023

MERRY HELL

+ Virginia Kettle

SOLD OUT

 

Saturday 23rd September 2023

SILVERBLUES

(Ray Jackson-Lindisfarne, Ric Sanders-Fairport Convention,

Tom Leary-Feast of Fiddles, Vo Fletcher-The Ric Sanders Trio)

SOLD OUT

 

Saturday 14th October 2023

JAMES YORKSTON/NINA PERSSON (The Cardigans)

SOLD OUT

 

Saturday 11th November 2023

HONEY & THE BEAR + Friends

 

Thursday 30th November 2023

POLICE DOG HOGAN

SOLD OUT 

 

Wednesday 20th December 2023

JOHNNY COPPIN, DIK CADBURY, PAUL BURGESS

with: "ALL ON A WINTER'S NIGHT"

 

Saturday 27th January 2024

SIMON MAYOR with HILARY JAMES & Friends

 

Saturday 24th February 2024

ADAM BEATTIE with FIONA BEVAN & Friends

 

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Postponed gigs in 2020, included:

 

Siobhan Miller, Bob Fox, Oysters 3, Daphne's Flight, John Blek,

Tannahill Weavers, Fara, Tim Edey, Johnny Coppin,

Honey & The Bear and Becky Mills.

 

We have now honoured most of these gigs and hope to reschedule the others, when and if we can.

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Sadly, owing to continuing Covid-19 restrictions in 2021, we had to postpone even more planned gigs with:

 

The Bully Wee Band, The Leisure Society, John Blek,

The Way Down Wanderers (due to be on tour from the USA),

McGoldrick, McCusker & Doyle and Daphne's Flight.

 

We also intend to re-arrange gigs with these performers,

IF and WHEN possible. Please keep checking back here as new information will appear here just as soon as we confirm things.

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Please note: our e-mail address is now:

grayshottfolkclub@btinternet.com

Or you can call us on 01428 607096

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A little bit of Grayshott Folk Club history:

 

Grayshott Folk Club went live with our first ever gig on

22nd January 2011. The main aim of Grayshott Folk Club is to bring "quality live music at affordable prices " to Grayshott, which is a village near HINDHEAD in South-West Surrey but Grayshott Village Hall is actually situated just inside the Hampshire border.

 

We mostly host Folk bands/musicians and our past guests have included;

 

Altan, Bob Fox, Acoustic Strawbs, Ashley Hutchings/Blair Dunlop/Becky Mills, Belshazzar's Feast, Breabach, Coig, Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies, Jon Wilks, Katherine Priddy, Lau, Merry Hell, O'Hooley & Tidow, Sam Carter/Sam Sweeney, St. Agnes' Fountain, SilverBlues, Steve Wickham,The Bully Wee Band, The Churchfitters, The Young 'Uns and Tide Lines, amongst many others. 

 

We occasionally stray off-piste with a little bit of live Americana/Pop/Rock/Prog Rock music and

Caravan, Colin Blunstone & Band, James Yorkston/Nina Persson, Jarrod Dickenson, Joe Topping & Scott Poley, Linda Lewis, Mike d'Abo, Police Dog Hogan,

The Christians and The Leisure Society have all played for us since we started out.

 

Basically, we do whatever we can, to keep it live, keep it local and to keep hungry musicians off our streets......

 

Our first choice venue is:

Grayshott Village Hall,

Headley Road,

Grayshott,

Nr. HINDHEAD,

Surrey GU26 6TZ

 

and from time to time, we also use

 

Grayshott Social Club, Hill Road, Grayshott,

Nr. HINDHEAD Surrey GU26 6HL

and

St. Alban's Church, Tilford Road,

HINDHEAD, Surrey GU26 6RB

as venues to host our live music events.

 

If you wish to buy tickets for our gigs, you can buy them in person from:

Grayshott Post Office, Crossways Road, Grayshott GU26 6HJ

 

Alternatively, you can call Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096

or e-mail me at: grayshottfolkclub@btinternet.com 

for all enquiries relating to Grayshott Folk Club.

 

We also sell our tickets online through ENTS 24 but please be advised there is a 10% surcharge for using this service.

 

Ents24 tickets

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Watch this space and do please keep coming back to us for updates!