American Folk Lights Up The Saltcellar

We had another wonderful evening at the Saltcellar on Saturday with the talented Kate Lissauer who delighted us with her fiddle, guitar, banjo and her beautiful voice. We also heard high quality performances from other folk who sang and played traditional and new music and, a first for the Saltcellar, we were treated to some dance!  The Saltcellar Folk Club is going from strength to strength. Thank you very much to all who came and took part, either on the stage or in the audience, and helped to create a most enjoyable musical evening.

The next Saltcellar Folk Club evening is on 7th January and it will be a singaround with performances from the floor. If you play or sing, this is your chance to perform in front of a friendly audience. If you enjoy listening to music, then come along to hear what promises to be a range of folk styles – there will undoubtedly be opportunities to join in too. As there is no guest artist, the cost of admission will be reduced to £1.

Before then, why not enjoy some seasonal folk music: Johnny Coppin brings his "All On A Winter's Night" show to Colston Hall 2 on Saturday 10th December (see  http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event2623).

December's Folk Club

On Saturday 3rd December Kate Lissauer will be headlining at the Saltcellar Folk Club.  Kate, currently resident in England, is an exponent of American old-time country music.  Reviewers have described Kate as "one of the finest old time fiddle/banjo players & singers anywhere" and "a wonderful warm and genuine presence". For further information see Kate's website.

Doors open at 7.30pm and prior to Kate's performance there will be opportunities for floor singers and players. If you would like to contribute, please let us know when you arrive.

Admission is £6 on the door. The Saltcellar is in the basement of Totterdown Baptist Church, Wells Road, Bristol. There will be a coffee/tea bar (with cakes). We don't have an alcohol licence but you are welcome to bring your own beverages. 

A Great Night in the Saltcellar!

We had a fantastic evening on 5th November where we were greatly entertained by Sandy and Graham Ball from Wiltshire with their beautifully performed songs, both self-penned and interpretations. We also enjoyed a fine array of floor singers and musicians.  Many thanks to all those who sang and played.

Our next meeting will be on 3rd December. We are pleased to welcome Kate Lissauer as our main guest. Kate brings her knowledge and love of mountain, bluegrass and folk music to life through a passionate instrumental and vocal style.

Further information about Kate is on her website - http://www.katelissauer.com

Finally, a reminder to all lovers of folk and acoustic music in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire that Sunday at 1pm is the time to tune into your local BBC radio station, to listen to Johnny Coppin's excellent show.

Sandy and Graham Ball at the Saltcellar Folk Club

This Saturday (5th November) at the Saltcellar Folk Club we are please to welcome Sandy and Graham Ball.

Sandy and Graham have been performing together for nearly twenty years and have developed a broad repertoire of traditional and contemporary songs from Britain and the US, as well as songs Sandy has written.

Graham is well known for his subtle accompaniments, which flow through his instrumental skills on guitars, mandolin and cittern. Sandy is a highly regarded singer, with a beautiful voice, who also plays guitar, dulcimer or whistle to add an extra richness to many of their songs. Together, with their lovingly crafted arrangements and warm vocal harmonies, they create a spellbinding musical experience that appeals to wide range of audiences.

Doors open at 7.30pm and admission is £6. Floor singers and musicians are invited to perform during the first part of the evening.  Performances will be on a first-come basis so get there early and make yourself known!

The Saltcellar is in the basement of Totterdown Baptist Church.  The entrance is on Cemetery Road, off Wells Road and access is down a flight of stairs.

A coffee bar will be selling coffee, tea, soft drinks and homemade cakes.  The venue does not have a licence to sell alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own drinks.  Bottle openers and glasses will be provided.  The Co-op just a few doors downhill sells wine, beer and cider.

Welcome to the Saltcellar Folk Club

Welcome to the blog of the Saltcellar Folk Club in Totterdown, Bristol.  The club started in April 2011 and meets on the first Saturday of each month at 7.30pm.

The club meets in the basement of Totterdown Baptist Church in Wells Road, a location with excellent acoustics. Our intention is to invite good quality folk and acoustic acts from Bristol and the surrounding counties to headline each month. To date, for example, we have enjoyed Issy and David Emeney from Somerset (http://www.myspace.com/issyemeney) and Corncrow from Cornwall (http://www.myspace.com/corncrow).

Prior to the main act, each month also includes opportunities for floor singers and musicians.

This blog will include information about what's on at the Saltcellar folk club and news about related musical events and acts in the area.