To book tickets email folkatthebarlow@gmail.com ring/text 07427 613783 or use the onsite booking form
Folk at the Barlow is a not-for-profit organisation. Our aim is to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and participate in folk music and song. Both the folk club and the Festival are run by unpaid volunteers. Concert tickets are £12.50 each, except Oct and Nov which will be £15 each. Children's tickets (16 and under) are free and students 21 and under are half price. The Barlow is a fabulous venue with a great stage which has state-of-the art sound and lighting. There is a separate bar serving local ale etc.
February Events
Fri 7 February 8pm First Friday singaround
Folk at the Barlow's usual friendly singaround in the Reading Room (aka the Bar) at the Barlow. All are welcome to come along and participate or just to observe and enjoy. Song, music or poems are all welcomed. No entrance fee but there is a collection which will hopefullly cover the room hire cost.
21 Feb 25 State of the Union
Support act : Len Pilkington Start 8pm, doors open 7:30pm
Tickets are £12.50 each. to book please mail folkatthebarlow@gmail.com or use the form
Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams as State of the Union, create a magical, enthralling musical atmosphere and achieve a full sound with just two guitars and two voices. Their performances are consistently brilliant, emotive and entertaining. They have appeared at Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Costa del Folk, Wickham Festival and FolkEast.
They formed in 2011, creating two albums State of the Union and Snake Oil. They have toured the UK, Ireland and Portugal, and appeared on The Andrew Marr Show.
Their Saltwell Sessions album showcases covers, some obscure and some well-known, including Don’t Blame Me (The Everly Brothers), Halfway (Greg Trooper) and Unforgettable (Nat King Cole).
The songs State of the Union create are equal parts wit, whimsy and pathos, with an impeccable sense of rhythm and melodic beauty. They interweave melodies and harmonies, nimble picking and full-tilt chording. It’s rich and expertly executed. And both love the craft of writing.
Boo Hewerdine spent years fronting English rock band The Bible and has enjoyed a solo career spanning over two decades and written thousands of published songs.
Brooks Williams is an Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist, in 2020 celebrating 30 years touring and recording with tours in both the USA and the UK.,
Local singer-songwriter-guitarist LenPilkington is a favourite at Folk at the Barlow singarounds, He appeared at last year's Festival and at our August showcase. His beautifully crafted and performed songs have simple but meaningful messages.
Other Events from friends of Folk at the Barlow
IRWELL WORKS BREWERY
Ramsbottom
DOUGLAS & MOSS –
Thursday 27th February at 8pm
Free entry, great beers
Richard Moss and Clare Douglas appeared at last year's Festival. Talented and inspiring performers.
