FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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29th July 2012
A date for your diaries, or phones!!, Music workshop, (topics and schedule to be announced),with a concert in the evening. In the Clifford Suite, all day,Sunday 29th. July. Tickets expected to be around £10 for each session, or £15 for both sessions including concert. Limited numbers, can be booked through our website contact form or phone Jerry.
30th December 2012
Hello all, Jerry's mobile number has CHANGED from that which is listed farther down, (as a temporary note until I get it changed in the main script)!! It is now:- 07596843373. Sorry to anyone that has tried the other number!!
Held on the first Friday of every month in the Clifford room of the Barnfield Theatre Exeter Tel 01392 270891 commencing at 7.45pm.
We charge a very modest entry fee, which is also a raffle ticket. This is just to cover our costs.
Click here for a list of performers who have appeared.
What's it all about?
"An opportunity for singers with instrumental or harmony accompaniment to display and improve their talents and abilities before an audience in an amplified theatre setting"
The idea was to book a regular venue which fits in well with the monthly Friday night folk circuit in the Exeter area. It is certainly not another folk club. The idea was to put together entertaining shows to an audience and provide a showcase for local talent. After three years many hundreds of performers have performed at the club. An excellent amplified system and lighting is provided with a resident engineer together with a stage area. It is simply a case of plug in and play.
Performers are able to get further information by ringing the theatre on 01392 270891 or by ringing Jerry on 07545 437387 or 01626 772270. The compères will use their judgement in allotting the timing of each spot thereby keeping the evening entertaining for all. It well may be one song for a nervous newcomer, two songs for an improver or an extended fifteen minute three song spot. It is hoped that an appearance at the Barnfield Music Club is something for performers to prepare and work towards.
Performers can just turn up on the night and take their chance on being allocated a spot. However it is always helpful for the compère to know in advance who is likely to be available for his selection. The compère will be at the venue by 7.30pm.
The public are warmly invited.
The Music Club sub committee are:
Mick Burch - Founder
Jerry Williamson - Secretary and Treasurer
Roger Hutton - Chair and Sound Technician
Tom Matthews - Sound Technician
Alan Howlett - Sound Apprentice and Stage Hand
Jaime Leigh - Website Manager and Compere
Marysa Williamson - Door Supervisor and Raffle Manager
CONCERT NIGHTS
The club are now giving an opportunity to artists wishing to stage a concert on their own or with their guests. These additional evenings are arranged in conjunction with the theatre. The artist decides the price of the tickets which are sold through the theatre box office. The theatre then deduct the room hire charge of the Clifford Room plus a deduction of a box office and club admin charge. The charges are very reasonable leaving the net figure and any sales of CDs to the artist.
The first concert in August saw folk band "Isambarde" entertain a large audience. Isambarde were supported by Phil Beer of "Show of Hands" fame.
Any artist interested in putting on a Music Club concert in the Clifford Room of the Barnfield Theatre should contact Gerry or the theatre.
HALL OF FAME!
Just some of the artists who have appeared:
(Click on any underlined name to go to that artist's web site)
Acacia Ann, Adam Sweet, Adelia, Adrian Connery, Adrian Vranch, Alan Hooper, Alan Howlett, Alex Cross, Alex Gregory, Alice Jemima, Alice, Jim, Gabriel and Charlie, Alive and Kicking, Amy Wadge, Andrew Mackay, Andy Clarke, Andy Mills, Andy Murphy, Anita Jardine, Barry Cutler, Becky Driscol, Ben Morgan Brown, Ben Pritchard, Ben Tellamy, Ben Van Weede, Billy Bottle, Billy Mallet, Breakout, Brook Green Band, Canon-a-Nouille, Carla Brian and Tony Johnstone, Carrie, Chlay, Chordial, Chris Austin and Albie MacMacmahon, Chris Davis and the Dufflebags, Cliff Jones, Cole Stacey, Colin Wilson & The Boys From Melbourne Street, Coral Butcher, Crossborder, Cydney Brown, Dan Crisp, Dave Helsby, Dave Leggett, Dave o\' Brian, Dave wood, David Hoader, David Treadaway, David Williams, Devonbird, Exmouth Shanty Men, Fruit of the Vine, Full Blown Wiggy, Gabrielle & Pierre, Gidley's Turn, Giles Bown, Glen, Sally and Steve, Gollywhoppers, Gordon Cambell, Graham Butterfield, Graham Vincent, Harry and the Hecklers, Harry Dowell, Harry Vinnicombe, Ian Gardiner, Ian James, Isambarde, Jack Dean, Jackie Williams, Jaime Leigh, James Wallwork, Jamie Boyle, Jeff Sleeman, Jenna Witts, Jerry Cahill, Jessa Tilley, Jim Howden, Jimmy Ireland, Jo Wright, John Barber, John Brookes (Cliff Jones Accompanying), John Elliott, John Phillips, John White, John Williams, Julie Yount and Stuart Wills, Karl Zumar, Kathy Jenkins, Katie Marie, Kerry Brux, Kevin Spiers, Lara Conley, Lara Conley, Lecaila Band, Lee Coatham, Lips, Fingers and Thumbs, Lisa Fitzgibbon and the Power Folk Quartet, Maggie Duffy, Marc Woodward with Kirkwood Brown Trio, Mark Glover, Mart Heron, Martin and Janet Sidebotham, Martin Rooney (Lonesome Cowboy), Martin Weller, Matt Calder, Matt Franklyn, Matt Norman, Matt Petherbridge and Ben, Matt Whipp, Maurice, Mel Rout, Mick Burch, Mick Groves, Mike Selly, Mitch Norman, Morning Rush Band, Mozura, Neil Davis, Nicky Swann, Nicola, Our Wife Now, Paul Downes, Phil Beer, Rebecca Worthley, Reg Meuross, Richard Marriott, Richard Reece, Rick Lawes, Rick Lawes & Peter Furnish, Rip the Calico, Rob Lees and Nick Bayes, Rob Tovey, Robert Edis, Robert Wheaton, Roger Hutton, Rosa Rebecka, Rosie Erangey, Sally Ewin, Sarah Owen & Nick Janaway, Sarah Yeo, Sean and Heard, Sid Vinnicombe and Paul, Sidewalk Anthem, Simon (the Beard), Simon Scott, Slater Lyon, Somesortofthreat, State Of Undress, Steph and Jeff, Stephen Snow, Steve Banks (Blue Jewel), Steve Morgan, Steve Thomason, Steve Tyler and Andy Clarke, Steve Waters, Still Waters, Stuart James, Stuart James & Nadya, Sue Mentz, Suzanna Billeter, Tazuo Nakajima, Teahorse, Ted Dowse, The Campus Choir, The Cornelius Family, The Old Porch Band, The Sidewalk Anthem, Thunderbridge Blue Grass Boys, Tobias B Jacob, Tom Matthews, Tom Wells, Tony Charlton, Tony Chipperfield, Tony Harvey, Tony Woollard, Trish Boothby, Used Batteries, Venezuela, Verity Greenaway, Viv Clements... plus many many more.
Other recent artists include:
May 2012
May 4th.,Another very good night, with over 70 people, coming in, a very good standard of music and song. Welcome to a new and very competent m/c-John Brookes, also good to see and hear new performers-Adam sweet, David Hoader, Chordial(Jade,Robert and Chris) and Jamie Boyle, great to see y'all, and welcome back any time!! Performers in order of appearance:-Adam Sweet, Ben Pritchard, Mary Dinham with Peter Furnish, Tony Harvey, David Hoader, Mitch Norman, Chordial, Giles Bown, Cliff Jones and John Brookes, Jamie Boyle, Sidewalk Anthem, Matt Calder, Andrew Mackay, Jerry Cahill, Richard Marriott, The Golly Whoppers. Thanks to all the performers for a great night, and to the audience for their appretiation, next BMC on 1st. June, Jerry.
April 2012
A very busy night on Good Friday. Welcome to 3 new performers:- Karl Zumar, David Treadaway, and Jeff Sleeman, hope you all liked what we do, and will come again. We had a very varied and entertaining show, and thanks to all that contributed, and sorry to those that couldn't get on! Performers in order of appearance:-Martin Sidebotham with Pete Furnish, Nigel Dee, Alan Howlett and John White, Karl Zumar, Devon Bird, Giles Bown, The Old Porch Band, David Treadaway, Mary Dinham, Jimmy Ireland, Jeff Sleeman, Pete Furnish, Accacia, Tom Mathews, Ben Pritchard, Nigel Dee, Jules Yont and Stuart Wills (The Sidewalk Anthem). Ian Gardner did a grand job as M/C. Many thanks to all, and audience for another great night. Next BMC on 4th May, see you then, Jerry and the team.
March 2012
Another good evening, slightly down on numbers, due to really bad fog and road closures!! We welcomed a new performer to the club:- Steve Banks of Blue Jewel, (see forthcoming events), who sang and played some great tunes on the Violin, a concert not to be missed!! Thanks to Mick Burch for compering. Performers in order of appearance:-Mick Burch with Alan Howlett, Richard Marriot, Alex Gregory, Mitch Norman, Martin Sidebotham, Steve Banks, Jerry Cahill, Accacia, Giles Bown, John Williams, Ben Pritchard, Alex Gregory and finished with a get together-Mick,Mitch and Alan. Many thanks to all who made it!, and we will be here on April 6th. Jerry.
February 2012
Another busy night, hosted in good form by John White. We welcomed 3 new, (to the B.M.C.), sets of performers:- Richard Marriott,(lovely voice and songs, from Exeter), Gidley's Turn,-Barry and Derick, ( a very lively "bluegrassy" duo from near Mortonhampstead, who got everybody clapping along!), and a group from Exeter, who John Christened- "The Band With no Name", but who will probably have a name next time we see them!!,(Alice, Gabriel, Jim and Charlie, who did 2 great numbers), you are all welcome back anytime!!. All performers in order of appearance:- John White with Sue Mentz and Alan Howlett, Sue with Jo Wright, Richard Marriott, Sid Vinicombe and Paul, Adelia and Jeremy, Ben Pritchard, Pete Furnish, Cliff Jones and John Brookes, Pete, Maggie and Martyn Cornelius, with Alan, "The Band-With-No-Name"!!, Martyn Cornelius, Acacia, Gidley's Turn, Nigel Dee with Pete Furnish, Martin Sidebotham and friends, Giles Brown, Tom Mathews, Graham Butterfield and Jimmy Ireland finished the evening. Thankyou to all the performers and audience for braving the cold weather!, hope to have another good night on the 2nd. March. Jerry.
January 2012
We had a very good start to the New Year, a great mix of performers, and a new M/C. We were honoured to have two profesional performers who did what they know how to, very well!, for the first time at the club. Sarah Yeo, a professional entertainer and singer from East Devon and Bucks., and Reg Meuross, another great singer on the pro, circuit, from Somerset. List of performers in order of appearance:- Sue Mentz and dancer-Jo Wright, Tony Harvey, Mary Dinham, Sarah Yeo, Ben Pritchard, Kat Jenkins and Jim Howden, Acacia and Terry Stacey, Mitch Norman, Reg Meuross, Pete Furnish, Clff Jones and John Brookes, Pete and Maggie Cornellius and Alan Howlett, Martyn Cornellius, John White with friends, Dave Woods, Graham Butterfield. Ian Gardner, did a great job as M/C, (his first time for the club), also many thanks to Terry Stacey for his expertise on the P/A system, who stepped in at very short notice. Thanks to all who came, and will be here again on 3rd. February. Jerry.
December 2011
A very good night on the 2nd. December, welcome and well done to Martin Sidebotham, who was M/C for the night, he did a grand job!! Performers in order of appearance:-Martin Sidebotham, Graham Butterfield, Roger Hutton, the two Harrys,(Vinicombe and Fisher), Mary Dinham, Jimmy Ireland, Pete and Maggie Cornelius with Alan Howlett, Ian Gardner, and welcome to Devonbird,(Robert, Kathy and Sophia),for their first performance at the club, Ben Pritchard, Adelia and Jeremy, Dave Wood, John Brookes, Acacia, Martyn Cornelius with Alan and John White and Alan finished the night in fine style!! Many thanks to all performers and audience, and a special thanks to MARKET CARPETS for donating the BOSE sound system for our future use. We'll do it all again on the 6th. January 2012, Jerry.