Uxbridge Folk Club

8:00 pm, Thursday, May 30th, 2024

Cider with Molly

Tickets £15.00, members £12.50

The moment I heard Cider with Molly perform last year I knew I had to book them for Uxbridge, they are quintessential musicians.

This is yet another Uxbridge Folk Club event you will not want to miss!

A collaboration between Ciderhouse Rebellion (virtuoso musicians; fiddle player Adam Summerhayes and accordionist Murray Grainger) and vocalist Molly Donnery (“A voice that encourages ever more attentive listening as you strive to catch every nuance of her impeccable delivery” – FRUK)

Molly gives a truly captivating performance grounded in Irish tradition but lifted to an altogether higher level through Adam and Murray's improvisational brilliance.

"Cider With Molly cast their evocative magic over songs born of tradition. From the misty beauties of Mo Bhuachaillín Donn to the joyous race of Murphy’s Running Dog – their hugely exciting collaboration showcases undeniable talent with electrifying performances. Masters of improvisation The Ciderhouse Rebellion are joined by stellar Irish singer Molly Donnery. Already acclaimed in their own rights (multiple FATEA awards and championed by the likes of Phil Beer, BBC Radio 3, and FRUK) the new trio draw listeners into the very heart of the music with each performance being uniquely magical in its improvisatory focus. There’s something quite special about Cider With Molly and many in the scene seem to agree after prestigious live shows at venues such as London’s Green Note and Birmingham’s Kitchen Garden. With exquisite playing from Summerhayes and Grainger, Molly Donnery’s vocals have found a creative match that is truly spellbinding."

“....some of the most startling and original music you will ever encounter. Compelling, exciting and utterly original” - Phil Beer, Show Of Hands

Jim McLean

We are very pleased to be able to welcome the versatile Jim McLean to open our evening.

"Some performers can possess a crowd just by walking onto the stage, and Jim is one of these.. Add to the mix his skilful use of dynamics and you have one of the most interesting artists I have seen” - (Readifolk)

"What a wonderfully entertaining and laid back evening we were treated to by Jim McLean. Humour, great musicianship, memorable melodies and a truly generous personality” - (Horsham Folk Club)

8:00 pm, Thursday, June 27th, 2024

Double Header!

Na-Mara / Daria Kulesh

Tickets £15.00, members £12.50

It is far too long since we last welcomed Rob Garcia and Paul McNamara to the club. With Rob's mandolin, mandola, classical guitar and vocals and Paul's guitars and vocals, Na-Mara are quintessential folk performers.

"One of today's leading folk ballad duos on the British Folk Scene." - Michael Moll, Folk World

Described by Folk London as "elegant and skilled musicians". They perform in venues and festivals across the UK as well as in France, Germany, Spain and China. They have featured in broadcasts on BBC Radio 4 and a host of local radio stations. Their music includes self-penned songs; traditional songs from the British Isles; their own translations of songs from the Breton, French and Quebecois traditions; and tunes from Brittany, France and Spain.

Daria started her folk performance career in this country, after emigrating from Russia, at Uxbridge Folk Club, and has gone from strength to strength ever since. With her striking voice and strong Russian and Ingush heritage, Daria Kulesh offers her audiences a thoroughly engaging, entertaining and enchanting experience.

“One of the finest voices and one of the most intriguing and interesting songwriters on the present folk scene”. - Mike Harding

Daria will be accompanied by Tristan Seume. As a soloist, accompanist, writer and session musician, Tristan Seume is one of the UK’s leading acoustic guitarists. Tristan also plays guitar and bouzouki for multiple BBC folk award winning singer, Jackie Oates in her band, appearing at arts centres and festivals across Europe.