FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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6th February 2012
We, at the Barnfield Music Club, wish all performers and audience past and present, a very warm Happy Christmas and hopefully a prosperous New Year. We look forward to meeting and greeting new and previous performers and audience in 2012. We have been trying a new Bose sound system for the last 2 club nights, and we have had very positive feedback on sound quality. The committee members, would like to say a very sincere thankyou, to MARKET CARPETS in Exeter, who have donated, very generously to the club, a Bose system. It will be primarily for the club use, and will be safely stored in between club nights, but it will be available for hire, (with sound tech.), for independent concerts/gigs. Contact the club for details. Once again, a very BIG thankyou, and as the sponser said, "one of the best music clubs in the area, deserves the best equipment!!"
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, Adelia, Adrian Connery, Adrian Vranch, Alan Hooper, Alan Howlett, Alex Cross, Alex Gregory, Alice Jemima, 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, 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 Williams, Devonbird, Exmouth Shanty Men, Fruit of the Vine, Full Blown Wiggy, Gabrielle & Pierre, 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, Jeff Sleeman, Jenna Witts, Jerry Cahill, Jessa Tilley, Jim Howden, Jimmy Ireland, Jo Wright, John Barber, John Brookes (Cliff Jones Accompanying), John Phillips, John White, John Williams, Julie Yount and Stuart Wills, 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 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, Simon (the Beard), Simon Scott, Slater Lyon, Somesortofthreat, State Of Undress, Steph and Jeff, Stephen Snow, 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 Ben 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:
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.
November 2011
Another good night, slightly quieter! Welcome to Mozura, (Laura,Mo,Richard) and Matt Calder, dipping their toes into the BMC for the first time, you are very welcome any time! The sound techs. tried a new sound system, which was very good, but the jury is out, as to whether we will get one, watch this space!! Performers on the night in order of appearance:-The Golly Whoppers, Martin Sidebotham (with Nigel Dee and Pete Furnish), Giles Bown, Tom Mathews, Matt Calder, Sid Vinicombe and Paul First, Mick Burch(with Pete Furnish), Mozura, John Andrews, Ben Pritchard, Acacia, Ian gardner, Nigel Dee, Pete Furnish, and the evening finished with the Golly Whoppers. Thanks to Mick for being M/C, and Kevin for loaning and setting up the new P/A, and of course, thanks to all the usual suspects!! We'll do all again with all your help on 2nd. December, Jerry.
August 2011
Friday 2nd September was yet another busy night at the Barnfield Music Club, in fact we couldn't fit all the performers on unfortunately so apologies for that. Performers on the night were; Jaime Leigh, Harry Vinnicombe, Breakout, Simon Scott, Peter & Maggie Cornelius featuring Martyn Cornelius & Alan Howlett, Martyn Cornelius, Jimmy Ireland, Dave Wood, Ben Pritchard, Ian Gardner, Matt Whipp, Cliff Jones, John Brooks, Pete Furnish, Nigel Dee, Martin Sidebotham and an excellent finish to the evening from John White joined by Alan Howlett, Pete Furnish & Martyn Cornelius. Thank you to our ever loyal audience and to all the dedicated performers without whom this would not be possible. Look forward to doing it all again 7th October. Jaime
July 2011
Friday 5th August proved to be another very successful night for the club, expertly hosted by our very own Mick Burch and featuring many young musicians and newcomers to the club. Performers on the night were; Andrew Mackay, Jaime Leigh & Ben Van Weede, Harry Vinnicombe, Pete Furnish, Martin Sidebotham, Nigel Dee, Harry Dowell, Tony Gale, Used Batteries, Mick Burch & Alan Howlett, Maurice & Jaime Leigh, Jimmy Ireland, Andy Murphy, Ben Pritchard, Cliff Jones, John Brookes & Cliff Jones, Giles Bown and an excellent finish to the evening from Ben Van Weede and Pete Furnish. Thank you to all the performers and to our ever faithful audience. Look forward to seeing you in September. Very best wishes, Jaime
June 2011
July 1st,saw a very nice turn out, and a good line up, presented by M/C for the night, John White. BMC welcomed 2 new performers to the club:-Ben Pritchard and Jimmy Ireland, and also nice to see Anne Darby, and wish her all the best in the athletics meeting in Sacramento. The performers for the night:- John White, Sue Mentz with Alan Howlett, Ian Gardener and Sally, Andrew Mckay, Pete Furnish, Tony Charlton, Giles Brown, Ben Pritchard, Jimmy Ireland, Tom Mathews, John Brookes, Steve Thomason, Anne Darby, Tanya Tovey, Dave Woods. A big thanks to all who came and look forward to the 5th August, Jerry.