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.